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one of many to consider as you add a n Boost energy Sure, it’ll sweeten your tea,
steady dose of raw local honey to your n Relieve morning sickness but did you know that honey
diet. A key element to remember is that n Soothe sore throats can also function as a natural
the power-packed properties exist in n Aid in weight loss, especially when
raw honey, which is a pure, unfiltered replacing processed sugar as a antibiotic? Just dab a little
and unpasteurized sweetener made by daily sweetener onto a wound, blemish, etc.,
bees from the nectar of flowers. When n Raise levels of health-promoting to help encourage healing,
you buy from local independent farmers, antioxidants in the body prevent bacterial growth and
beekeepers and farmers markets, you n Promote restorative sleep minimize scarring. Remember
are generally getting the best quality n Aid in the treatment of burns and when shopping: the darker
raw honey. Any honey not labeled raw, wounds when infused bandages the honey, the stronger its
unheated and unfiltered has most likely are applied
been processed for a long shelf life, n Treat coughs antibacterial properties.
n When mixed with cinnamon, provides
robbing it of its incredible nutritional relief from bladder infections, arthritis,
value and health powers. Expect upset stomach and bad breath
raw honey to be opaque rather
than the golden color which is Know Your Beekeeper!
achieved through heating. Fresh,
raw honey is tastier and This is the number one step in finding the
as a healing remedy, healthiest local honey possible; check your local
it can boost the farmers market and beekeeping association to
following: research beekeepers in your area who use no
chemicals, use wooden frames and natural wax
foundation. The beekeepers also shouldn’t heat
their honey, feed or move their bees.

Between before and after.

In addition, we offer two Family Birth and Newborn
Centers in the Lehigh Valley: Muhlenberg, which is our
newest birthing destination opening summer 2017 and
Cedar Crest.
It’s all the care your whole family needs. Between before and
after. Go to LVHN.org/WelcomeBaby and let’s get started.

LVHN.org/WelcomeBaby
610-402-CARE