Life Supreme — Page 72
LIFE SUPREME 75. A smoker does not only foul himself but he fouls the atmosphere. He is a nuisance to every health loving person who appreciates heaven's pure air. Why should he contaminate the air which others are compelled to breath? A jar of life giving honey can be purchased for the same price as a packet of poisonous cigarettesi. Not only is honey an excellent food but also, as the Holy Quran states, it is a "cure for men. " Its medicinal properties are many. . Honey is a natural laxative and no one who eats it daily along with a normal diet suffers from constipation. Honey is nature's best sweetener whereas refined white sugar has been described as a 'nutritional death trap' as it is deprived of the valuable nutriments which are found in unrefined or brown sugar. White sugar is constipating while brown sugar is a laxative. Honey is perfectly safe for babies and does not cause diarrhea. Should a baby become constipated, honey added to its milk is an effective remedy. Some children wet their beds but a spoonful of honey given at night time will overcome the habit. . Warm water and honey is as good as any cough mixture; and being a sedative it relaxes the muscles and promotes natural sleep. It is, therefore, a remedy for insomnia or sleeplessness and helpful for fretful children who cry at night. Honey is an antiseptic and may safely be applied to wounds. It heals wounds and burns very successfully. . Taken internally it relieves pains associated with arthritis-inflamation of the joints. A well-known beekeeper has said: "Honey really does a remarkable job on arthritis. ". In conclusion the following observation proclaimed by reliable persons who live close to the land are worth our attention: 1. Beekeepers do not have kidney trouble. 2. They have a clear complexion, good eyesight, and no lameness. 3. Among those who eat honey and keep bees there is no cancer or paralysis. . There are innumerable species of insects in the world. The Holy. Quran has singled out one of them-the bee. God has focussed special attention upon this insect. It is indeed a remarkable creature and the drink that comes forth from its belly is a remarkable substance. A chapter in the Holy Quran has been named The Bee. . Let us enjoy the material honey of this world and pray that we may also enjoy the spiritual honey of the next world.