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Honey, as a natural food, has many effects such as nourishing health and enhancing immunity, and is loved by people. However, honey is not suitable for everyone, especially certain groups of people, and it is important to be cautious when eating honey. This article will combine the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, quote ancient and modern famous prescriptions, and conduct a review of these groups of people and the appropriate and prudent consumption of honey.
First of all, mothers are one of the groups of people who should consume honey with caution. The body is weak after childbirth, and it is necessary to pay attention to maintaining the balance and stability of the body during the recovery period, so it is not advisable to consume honey too early. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that honey is warm and easy to cause internal fire, which has a negative impact on the mother. Therefore, during the postpartum recovery period, try to avoid consuming honey to avoid causing discomfort to the body.
Secondly, diabetics should consume honey with caution. Honey is rich in glucose and fructose and is considered an inedible sugar for diabetics. Especially for those with more severe diabetes, consuming too much honey may cause blood sugar to rise, which can worsen the condition. Although honey is beneficial to the general population, it is recommended for diabetics to choose carefully how and how much to consume under the guidance of a doctor.
In addition, infants and young children should also consume honey with caution. According to statistics, the intestinal tract of infants and young children is not fully developed, which is easy to breed bacteria such as Clostridium sporezii, and Clostridium spore in honey can produce toxic botulinum toxin in the intestine. This toxin can cause great harm to the development of the nervous system of infants and young children, and even cause spasmodic paralysis, therefore, for infants under 1 year of age, the consumption of honey should be prohibited.
For the above people and other people with a history of allergies and poor digestive function, it is best to consult the advice of a professional doctor or Chinese medicine practitioner before consuming honey to ensure their own safety. In addition, even the average person should consume honey in moderation and not in excess. Excessive intake of honey as a food with high caloric energy may lead to problems such as obesity and oral diseases.
There are many methods and principles of compatibility for honey in traditional Chinese medicine theories, such as the "Compendium of Materia Medica" contains records such as "honey is warm and sweet". Honey is commonly used in ancient recipes to regulate symptoms such as qi deficiency, yang deficiency, and weakness of the spleen and stomach. Of course, honey is a food of the same origin as medicine and food, so you should be cautious when using it medicinally and follow the guidance of a physician to avoid counterproductiveness.
In conclusion, honey, as a natural food, is beneficial to the human body in many cases. However, honey is not suitable for everyone, such as pregnant women, diabetic patients, and infants and young children. In addition, even for the general population, honey should be consumed in moderation and should not be abused excessively. If in doubt, it is best to consult a medical professional or TCM practitioner to ensure the safety and health of the individual.
Health References:
1.Wu Wei. Warm drinking honey has a high trick [J].Health Times, 2015(5):20-21