The common merganser (North American) or goosander (Eurasian) (Mergus merganser) is a large duck of rivers and lakes in forested areas of Europe, northern and central Asia, and North America.It eats fish and nests in holes in trees.John James Audubon also used the name Buff-breasted Merganser (in addition to goosander) in his book The Birds of America.t eats fish and nests in holes in trees. John James Audubon also used the name Buff-breasted Merganser (in addition to goosander) in his book The Birds of America.
Its composition is roughly 80 percent carbohydrates, 18 percent water, and two percent vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Naturally heal your body back to health with the benefits of honey, from treating a pesky cold to itchy dandruff. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
Honey is known to bolster the immune system. A daily dose of honey can help you to feel energetic and stay healthy. It also has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties; if you do develop a sore or scratchy throat, honey will soothe and help heal. Use it in your tea, coffee, plain hot water or by itself. You can even gargle with honey (and lemon) in salt water when the mixture is at room temperature. Lemons are loaded with vitamin C, which is known to support the bodyâs natural defenses. Lemon (and lime) juice is reported to decrease the strength of the cold and flu virus in the body and reduce phlegm.