The 10 Grooming Essentials That Every Grown Man Should Own

There a strong chance that over the holiday season you picked up a few ‘men’s essentials’. Deodorant, gym socks, plain white tees, shaving foam, shower gel…the list goes on. But while these products make up a list of things you use to get by, what about the items that actually serve a specific purpose, or enchanted a job that already seems tiresome at best?

Nose Hair Trimmer

Maybe the Daddy of all grooming accessories, the nose hair trimmer couldn’t be more important. You can get away with unruly beard, 12-month unwashed denim, weathered boots or laughter lines of your forehead, but as soon as someone sees the dreaded dangler protruding from your nose it’s game over. They either won’t stop looking at it, or be wondering whether to pull it to let the butler in. Here we have top 5 best nose hair trimmer for which men's are crazy for.

Exfoliating Face Wash

This stuff will not only feel good on your face, but should save you money on moisturizer in the long run. An exfoliator simply gets rid of any dead, damaged or unwanted dry skin, acting as a mild abrasive to any part of your body. Choose a brand which uses natural and environmentally friendly ingredients, and avoid anything with “micro-beads.” Your face will thank you later. Here we have top 5 best exfoliating face wash for which men's are crazy for.

Lip Balm

If you’re in the habit of getting dry lips, then other than a healthy and varied diet which includes drinking lots of water, and eating plenty of fruit, we’d recommend carrying some form of lip balm around. So as a little space-saving tricky we’d recommend a moisturizer that doubles up, and works perfectly, as a lip balm. Plus you won’t need to apply it like it’s a lip stick. If it’s good enough for the Japanese mountain climbers. Here we have top 5 best lip bams for which men's are crazy for.

Under Eye Cream 

Maybe one of the more under utilized items which can be found in our wash bag, the under eye cream is probably quite new to a lot of us—but the benefits are hard to ignore. Usually consisting of uplifting ingredients—avocado, cucumber, and other stuff packed with vitamins—the ability of these products to take you from a tiered-eyed boxing class reject, to a fresh faced blue-chipper is pretty remarkable. 

Army Knife

The ultimate gadget. They’ll get you out of some sticky situation, but also file your finger nails down, or cut your hair. It’s really a win/win, and we always keep a mini pair close by. The scissors can be especially handy on your travels; just think of all the little lose threads that poke out of your suit jacket, stones stuck in the tread of your shoes, or all the canned goods you can open.

Pocket combo 

As they say, the classics never go out of style, and it’s hard to imagine the humble comb becoming a thing of the past. Granted, if a trend for shaven heads hits big time in 2016 we’d see a decline, but then again, what about all those beards? The pocket comb is a handy little gadget—it can neaten your hair up and unknot your facial hair, but also doubles up as a wall texture, or DIY kazoo.

Shaving brush and bowl 

There’s something very pleasing about using the traditional method of lathering up a badger hair shaving brush, in a proper bowl that’s been designed for that specific use. We’re not sure we’d go so far as to use a cut-throat razor, rather we’d leave that bit for the more experienced, but to use good quality, well designed equipment just makes good sense.

Wash bag / Dopp Kit

Probably the most useful piece of kit out of this list, your Wash Bag / Dopp Kit should be as considered as the rest of your items. Depending on your travel habits, and personal preference, we’d recommend choosing something durable, lightweight and constructed from a material with water-resistant qualities. Avoiding an accident is high on your list, especially as it’s likely to take a hammering in your suitcase. 

Fragrance 

One which can divide opinion, but a fragrance is a quick way of enhancing a little something about your appearance, without actually changing the way you look. It suggests that you got up that morning, took your time, and made a reasoned decision to make an effort for the day ahead. That being said, if you choose a cheap, potent cologne then you’re on a sinking ship. Try to choose something subtle, neutral, classic and to fit the season.

Electric Toothbrush

Ever since we converted to using an Electric Toothbrush over a traditional one it’s been very hard to revert back. Powered up, it takes almost all of the effort out of something that is surely one of the most important aspects of our daily hygiene routine. They come with bluetooth connectivity (to an app which records your brushing technique), and countless attachments, but over all of that you need a reliable, high performing model.

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$100 Suit vs. $1,000 Suit – What’s the Difference?

Suits come in many different qualities and price ranges, yet many men believe a suit is a suit. That couldn’t be further from the truth, and it’s like saying a car is a car, no matter whether it is a Tata from India or a Bugatti.

Therefore, in today’s guide, we discuss the differences between a $100 suit and a $1000 suit and we share secrets, so you get the best suit for your money.

Watch the video to better understand the differences between suits qualities and don’t forget to give us a thumbs up if you like it and check the secret of handsome guys. 

Buying Suits On A Budget – I Have Been There

In my wardrobe, I have suits that cost over $5000 new and some that just cost $5. Over time, I’ve seen the entire broadband of suit manufacturing and so I want to share with you what goes into it and what you need to know.

When I became interested in suits, I didn’t have much money and a $100 was a lot and so I had to make things go far. The suit I’m wearing today cost me only $80 but in fact, it’s from A Caraceni in Milan, one of the most renowned tailors in Italy and the world. New, the suit cost over $5000 but I just got it for $80 and if in this guide I will provide tips so you can do the same.

Key Differences Between a $100 Suit & a $1000 Suit & $100 Suit

• You can find it at Jos. A. Bank, H&M, Men’s Wearhouse, they’re all pretty similar. Basically, it is a completely machine-made suit that is sewn together in 2-3 hours max, and there is no handwork whatsoever. When it comes to suits, hand sewing is better because it is more flexible and it adapts to your body more easily and so especially for a jacket, you always want more handwork.
• Made of very cheap fabric and cheap lining. The fabric of a $100 suit is usually stretched with polyester, with nylon, or other artificial fibers. Also, the raw materials may be cotton or wool that go into that fabric are of the lowest quality possible. The $100 suit may not look that different when you see pictures online, but as soon as you touch it, you can immediately tell the difference between a $100 suit and a $1000 suit. It simply is stiffer, less comfortable, and you’re more prone to sweating in it.
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• For the $100 suit, this interlining is of very low quality and is glued to the fabric, that works in the beginning, but it also acts as an insulator, so you’re much more likely to overheat and sweat. Over time and maybe if you walk through the rain, this interlining will come lose, and you will see bubbles forming on your lapels all over your jacket, that looks cheap and sloppy, and it’s the hallmark of a $100 suit.
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• Lack of attention to details. For example, on a $100 suit the buttonholes are first sewn and then cut not the other way around that means you see some fraying. Also, the trimmings are usually low-quality, the buttons are plastic, the lining is polyester, and everything is made to remain low on the cost side, but it also means low on the quality. Usually, you also don’t see any refined cuts, you don’t see fine pick stitching by hand, it’s all either non-existent or machine-made.
• The cut of a $100 suit can, in theory, be as good as the on of a $1000 suit or a more expensive suit but in practice, that’s rarely the case. More often than not, $100 suits are either very fashion-forward, with very skinny lapels, and you can only wear them a year max, before they go out of fashion, or they’re simply old-fashioned and the cut is boxy and bulky and simply not favorable. In order to create a suit from a piece of fabric, you need a pattern. For a $100 suit, this pattern is the same for everyone without any custom element and so it will never fit you perfectly. That aside, the $100 suit patterns are often not very refined.

• Inferior Pattern. In order to tailor a suit, one needs a pattern. On a $100 suit, this pattern is the same for everyone, there’s no custom element, and so it will never fit you perfectly. That aside, the $100 suit patterns are often not very refined. Let’s say they go for a slim suit or a slim silhouette, they make everything slim, even your sleeves and then you can’t move when you want to do something, you can’t wave for a cab, simply because it wasn’t thought through and it’s too tight.
• Deep-cut armhole that restricts your movement. Most $100 suits have deep cut armholes that restrict your movement. In recent years, it has changed a little bit, sometimes they have adopted more modern cuts, and they try to go with details such as working buttonholes, but in reality, they still use cheap buttonholes, and it still looks cheap. So, at the end of the day, a $100 suit looks cheap, and it feels cheap when you wear it. If you think about it more, it makes perfect sense: the retailer has to make some money, the sewer has to make some money, and the factory owner who employs a sewer wants to make money. At the end of the day, there’s not much room left to add anything of quality.
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A $100 Suit Sucks

The consequence of a $100 suit is that the person who sews the garment earns very little and sometimes has to do it under dangerous conditions, so my verdict for a new $100 suit is, it’s never worth its money because it’s below average on day one and just goes downhill afterward.

Are You On A Budget? Go Vintage!

Now, if that’s the maximum budget that you have and I used to have that budget, what I suggest you do is you go vintage. Buy used suits simply because you can buy a much higher retail price suit for a lower price, so you get a better quality, and you can look great and feel great without breaking the bank.

You can find complete suits for 10 or 20 dollars that have hardly ever been worn or sometimes completely unworn but have a high-quality, and you can score a huge bargain there. However, not all suits at second-hand stores or vintage stores are of quality, you can also find cheap suits so how do you distinguish between a cheap used suit and a quality vintage suit?

If you want to learn more about that. We also discuss how to build a wardrobe, how to determine quality from crap and everything you wanted to know about suits, garments, and wardrobes.

Quality Hallmarks of a $1000 Suit

No matter what suit you buy, you always need to understand the quality and the quality hallmarks. You need to be able to identify a $1000 suit in a thrift store.

• Quality can be hugely different for suits that cost $1,000. On the one hand, you can have an Armani fashion brand for a thousand dollars which has more machine workmanship and fashion-forward styling than a suit that is made by a custom tailor in Hong Kong. The time that goes into a thousand dollar suit can range from 8 hours to 30 hours so that’s obviously a huge difference and you will also be able to feel that.
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• Generally, a $1,000 suit shows some amount of handwork. Sometimes, these suits have decorative elements like hand-sewn buttonholes that look nice, they use a silk thread that is shiny or a cotton thread, they may have machine-made buttonholes, but it looks nice. They may have an interlining that is sewn in hand or a collar which makes it softer and fit better and make you look better. Generally, big brands like Canali, or Armani, or Dolce & Gabanna, have less handwork but a refined style and pattern that you can use. On the other hands, suits from Asia may have more handwork because the labor is less expensive but the styling can sometimes be a little old-fashioned and not classic and boxy.
• Better Quality Fabric. At the $1,000 price level, you can get a decent quality cloth that lasts, is soft and comfortable on your skin and drapes well on your body. Compared to a $100 this is a huge improvement.
• The biggest advantage of a $1,000 suit: Interlining & Construction. Where the $100 suit has a glued interlining, the $1000 suit has a half canvas or full canvas interlining. So, what does that mean?

   Half Canvas

• A half canvas is sewn to the fabric, and it’s usually made of materials such as horsehair or cotton or wool and that way, it’s more breathable, so you don’t overheat. As a consequence, you’re less likely to sweat, and it moves with you on your body, so it’s more comfortable. To save on cost, this form of interlining is only used on the upper part of your body such as your chest and it’s glued at the bottom part of your jacket.
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• Full canvas

  Full canvas means that the interlining is sewn throughout your jacket, and it’s the best version you can get. At a thousand dollar price point, usually, these canvases are made by machine and not by hand. Even though hand sewing will be better but it’s very time-intensive and for a thousand dollars, you have to make some trade-offs.

• $1,000 Will Not Buy You The Best Of Everything

  Overall, a $1,000  suit will not give you the best of everything, you either can get something with more handwork that is a little more comfortable and lasts longer or maybe something that is more machine made with a more refined cut but you have to compromise on the fabric.

  How To Quickly Identify A Quality Suit? Check the Collar

  No matter if you spend a hundred dollars or a thousand dollars, this little secret will help you save a lot of money and to get quality suits.
  When I walk into a store and look at suits, the first thing I do is to unfold the collar and look at the stitching.
  If it is machine-sewn with a zig-zag stitch, I move on especially at a vintage store. If it’s hand-sewn, I take the jacket off and take a closer look. I do this because a hand-sewn collar indicates a very high quality and if the collar is handsewn, it is very likely that you have a sewn full canvas interlining, and fine details.

 How can you tell if the collar is machine sewn or not?

A machine sewn collar has very regular zigzag stitches or in general consistent stitching. On the other hand, a hand-sewn collar has irregular stitching. Take a look at the picture below and you can see very fine stitching, but it doesn’t have to be that way. However, you can always see slight irregularities. It will take a bit of time to practice. Ideally, you start looking at machine made jackets, then you know what they look like. And then you look at one that is hand-sewn. Eventually, you will be able to tell which one is which with 100% accuracy.

If I go into a vintage store with 300 suits, there are probably only going to be 3-5 suits that are hand-sewn. Using this method, I can quickly go through the entire store and look at the ones in my size and determine if it’s worth staying there or not. If the collar is hand-sewn, chances are, it’s a high-quality garment, and it deserves a second look, and you can use the hallmarks I described in this guide to identify if you should buy it or not.

Conclusion: Know What Makes A Quality Suit

High-quality suits are often just a little more expensive than well-known, used brands or even cheaper suits that are more modern simply because the price range is very limited in those stores. So even if you buy a new suit, you can utilize that same method to look at the existing quality when somebody wants to sell them something.

Now that you know the key differences between a $100 and a $1000 suit, also check out our detailed guide about $500 vs. $5000 suits.

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9 Style tips for teen - How to Be a Fashionable Teenage Boy

You don’t have to spend money to become a stylish teenager. In this style guide for teen guys, you will find practical tips that will help you become more stylish and fashionable.

Learn simple hacks that will make you more approachable instantly and fashion pitfalls to avoid. Here you will find simple, no-nonsense nine style tips that will help you identify that style that suits you the most.

5 Style tips or teens - How to Be a Fashionable Teenage Boy

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Style Tip 1. Get the right hairstyle. One that fits your face and body.

Having a trendy hairstyle does not mean that you have the right one. Imagine the action movie star, Vin Diesel can rock that bald look, but have you ever thought about what he would look like with shoulder-length hair?

Okay maybe that’s too far, you’ll never be able to take it off your mind now, purify yourselves, but you get the point. Just because undercuts are in these days does not mean that they will suit you, this is the same for every haircut that you might find cool on someone else. Sure you could get the exact same haircut as Chris Pratt, with all the styles and textures, but does it actually suit you? The answer is it may or it may not. You will want to find a hairstyle that fits your hair color, the shape of your face, and your facial features.

Another thing is you want your hairstyle to be an integral part of your overall look. If your hair stands out too much, you could be doing something wrong. Your aim is to get people to notice you, not just your hair. Take a look in the mirror and see your overall body type, does your hair make your head look too big? If it does, a thinner hairstyle may suit you more, and vice versa if you think your hair makes your head look too small. Another thing you could try is to determine your face shape and see which hairstyles fit you best.

Style Tip 2. Sleeve length – try shorter sleeves but not too short.

We’re not saying that long sleeve shirts are bad, but you can’t always go out with long sleeves. Eventually, the climate will either be too hot or you just don’t feel like wearing one.

This tip applies for those shirts we commonly wear on any occasion, whether you’re off to hang out with your friends or just thinking of what to wear to school, the short sleeve tees are the way to go. Now we all know how they usually look, they usually cover most if not your whole bicep, let’s avoid that. The aim here to get short sleeves that show your biceps, and no you don’t even have to be fit to nail this. They just look more pleasing to the eye in general, regardless of the body type, shorter sleeves give the illusion of making you look slimmer. Make sure it isn’t too short though, we’re not going for tank tops here, but get something around this length. It’s simple, it’s cool, and it definitely brings out that teenage spirit in you.

Style Tip 3.Avoid overly-complex graphics t-shirts.

There’s always those shirts with really nice big graphics on them and sometimes we can’t deny how they look cool, but unless you plan on going to a concert, you might want to try avoiding shirts with a lot of graphics.

Having a lot of them all over your shirt gives you this dirty, rugged look as compared to the neater, fresh vibe that solid colors can give. We are not saying that graphics t-shirts are all bad, we are just saying they are harder to work because of how much they stand out. Simple graphics are fine — it can help make the outfit less bland but you should probably avoid t-shirts with like an eastern-style dragon wrapping its heads and tails around the shirt.

Style Tip 4. Avoid repetitive patterns unless you know what you’re doing – they are double-edged swords.

A lot of boys these days seem to go for these shirts and polos with small repetitive patterns. It’s not that hard to find these types as you walk through the mall, you will often see them on an undercut, shorts and a polo shirt with small patterns all over.It’s more or less a trend really, but that doesn’t make it good.

A lot of teenage boys always go for this look even though it doesn’t suit them just to fit into the trend. Avoid this, think about how you’re going to stand out when everyone looks and dresses the same. You’ll end up falling for a timely stereotype that won’t stand through the test of time instead of looking your best at any day and age.

Style Tip 5. Avoid baggy, below-the-knee shorts.

Yes, those baggy cargo shorts have to go. Those long, wide shorts that cover your whole knee make you look shorter.

This is not to say that the shorter your shorts are, the better. You will want to pick ones that cover either half of your knee-cap or a tad bit higher. Wearing below-the-knee shorts only leave a small gap between your shorts and your footwear, thus giving the illusion that you have short legs, the opposite gives you a fresh and cooler look.

Style Tip 6. Posture matters – don’t slouch.

Heed my words because this is critical. Engrave it in your mind that a bad posture can make even the best outfits look terrible.

There are men who can wear anything and still look good. Now try to notice what they all have in common. Disregarding the facial features, what makes them look good regardless of what they wear? That’s right, it’s posture. You don’t have to force it, but avoid slouching unless you want to look like a modern-day hunchback of Notre Dame. Try your best to get your chest out, pull the stomach in and raise your head a bit.

Style Tip 7. About accessories – accessorize but don’t overdo it.

Young men like to wear accessories, that’s an opinion that might as well be considered a fact. Accessories might look really good on their own, but does it look good when they are worn casually?

How about all together? Most of the time, the answer is a big NO. Think about it, on a daily basis, how many people actually wear a spiky wristband or maybe even a necklace that looks like it was straight out of a Marvel movie? Sure it looks nice and detailed but is it really as good as you think it is though? Eye-catching? yes. Fits with your overall outfit? Probably no. Unless you’re getting cast as the next Ghost Rider,  pick accessories that don’t draw too much attention alone. Always remember that the accessories are there to enhance your look, not ruin it. So when choosing an accessory, make sure that it also goes well with the outfit you’re wearing.

Style Tip 8. Experiment with colors – there are more colors than just black and white.

A lot of teenagers, whether a boy or a girl, are inclined to the colors black and white. We honestly can’t blame them. Black makes you look thinner, and white makes you look neat. To top it all off, they fit with mostly anything, so what’s not to like? While these colors are usually a decent choice, relying on them too much can make you look bland.

Try experimenting with different colors now and then, you’d be surprised by how noticeable it is when you try out something new for a change. Be wary of color schemes, we don’t want you looking like a clown now do we? Pick a good solid color, maybe even a flat one and try it out. If you’re really conservative with colors, try earth tones — they look natural and are really comfortable for the eyes.

Style Tip 9. Let your confidence be your guide – be confident and embrace who you are.

We know what you’re thinking — what does confidence have to do with style? The truth is — a lot.

Notice how professional models always look so confident about what they’re wearing, regardless if it looks silly for us. It almost makes them look cool (and more often than not, it does). When it comes to style, wearing the right outfit is one thing, but the confidence to match it is like the cherry on top. Just take a look at that one friend of yours who looks like he’s suffering constipation every time he poses for pictures. Always be confident in what you’re wearing and know your worth because confidence itself can be a big factor when trying to stand out.

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top 10 health benefits of honey

Since ancient times, honey has been used as both a food and a medicine.

It's very high in beneficial plant compounds and offers several health benefits. Honey is particularly healthy when used instead of refined sugar, which is 100% empty calories.

Here are the top 10 health benefits of honey.

1. Honey Contains Some Nutrients:

Honey is a sweet, thick liquid made by honeybees.

The bees collect sugar — mainly the sugar-rich nectar of flowers — from their environment.

Once inside the beehive, they repeatedly consume, digest and regurgitate the nectar.

The end product is honey, a liquid that serves as stored food for bees. The smell, color and taste depend on the types of flowers visited.

Nutritionally, 1 tablespoon of honey (21 grams) contains 64 calories and 17 grams of sugar, including fructose, glucose, maltose and sucrose.

It contains virtually no fiber, fat or protein.

It also contains trace amounts — under 1% of the RDI — of several vitamins and minerals, but you would have to eat many pounds to fulfill your daily requirements.

Where honey shines is in its content of bioactive plant compounds and antioxidants. Darker types tend to be even higher in these compounds than lighter types.

2. High-Quality Honey Is Rich in Antioxidants:

High-quality honey contains many important antioxidant. These include organic acids and phenolic compounds like flavonoids.Trusted 

Scientists believe that the combination of these compounds gives honey its antioxidant power.Trusted So

Interestingly, two studies have shown that buckwheat honey increases the antioxidant value of your blood.Trusted Sourc)
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Antioxidants have been linked to reduced risk of heart attacks, strokes and some types of cancer. They may also promote eye health.

3. Honey Is "Less Bad" Than Sugar for Diabetics:

The evidence on honey and diabetes is mixed.

On one hand, it can reduce several risk factors for heart disease common in people with type 2 diabetes.

For example, it may lower “bad” LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and inflammation while raising “good” HDL cholesterol.Trusted Source
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Trusted Sourhile honey may be slightly better than refined sugar for people with diabetes, it should still be consumed with caution.

In fact, people with diabetes may do best by minimizing all high carb food.Trusted Sou

Keep in mind, too, that certain types of honey may be adulterated with plain syrup. Although honey adulteration is illegal in most countries, it remains a widespread problem.

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4. The Antioxidants in It Can Help Lower Blood Pressure:

Blood pressure is an important risk factor for heart disease, and honey may help lower it.

This is because it contains antioxidant compounds that have been linked to lower blood pressure.Trusted Sou

Studies in both rats and humans have shown modest reductions in blood pressure from consuming honey.

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5. Honey Also Helps Improve Cholesterol:

High LDL cholesterol levels is a strong risk factor for heart disease.

This type of cholesterol plays a major role in atherosclerosis, the fatty buildup in your arteries that can lead to heart attacks and strokes.

Interestingly, several studies show that honey may improve your cholesterol levels.

It reduces total and “bad” LDL cholesterol while significantly raising “good” HDL cholesterol.

6. Honey Can Lower Triglycerides:

Elevated blood triglycerides are another risk factor for heart disease.

They are also associated with insulin resistance, a major driver of type 2 diabetes.

Triglyceride levels tend to increase on a diet high in sugar and refined carbs.

Interestingly, multiple studies have linked regular honey consumption with lower triglyceride levels, especially when it is used to replace sugar.

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7. The Antioxidants in It Are Linked to Other Beneficial Effects on Heart Health:

Again, honey is a rich source of phenols and other antioxidant compounds. Many of these have been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease.Trusted Sourc

They may help the arteries in your heart dilate, increasing blood flow to your heart. They may also help prevent blood clot formation, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes.Trusted Sourc

Furthermore, one study in rats showed that honey protected the heart from oxidative stress.Trusted Sourc

All told, there is no long-term human study available on honey and heart health. Take these results with a grain of salt.

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8. Honey Promotes Burn and Wound Healing:

Topical honey treatment has been used to heal wounds and burns since ancient Egypt and is still common today.

A review of 26 studies on honey and wound care found honey most effective at healing partial-thickness burns and wounds that have become infected after surgery.Trusted Sour

Honey is also an effective treatment for diabetic foot ulcers, which are serious complications that can lead to amputation.Trusted Source
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One study reported a 43.3% success rate with honey as a wound treatment. In another study, topical honey healed a whopping 97% of patients’ diabetic ulcers.Trusted Source
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Researchers believe that honey’s healing powers come from its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects as well as its ability to nourish surrounding tissue.Trusted Source

What's more, it can help treat other skin conditions, including psoriasis and herpes lesions.Trusted Sourc
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Manuka honey is considered especially effective for treating burn wounds.

9. Honey Can Help Suppress Coughs in Children:

Coughing is a common problem for children with upper respiratory infections.

These infections can affect sleep and quality of life for both children and parents.

However, mainstream medications for cough are not always effective and can have side effects. Interestingly, honey may be a better choice, and evidence indicates it is very effective.Trusted Sourc
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One study found that honey worked better than two common cough medications.Trusted Source

Another study found that it reduced cough symptoms and improved sleep more than cough medication.Trusted Sour

Nevertheless, honey should never be given to children under one year of age due to the risk for botulism.

10. It's Delicious, But Still High in Calories and Sugar:

Honey is a delicious, healthier alternative to sugar.

Make sure to choose a high-quality brand, because some lower-quality ones may be mixed with syrup.

Keep in mind that honey should only be consumed in moderation, as it is still high in calories and sugar.

The benefits of honey are most pronounced when it is replacing another, unhealthier sweetener.

At the end of the day, honey is simply a "less bad" sweetener than sugar and high-fructose corn syrup.

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