Saturday, May 24, 2008

Manuka Honey Healing

Recent studies and scientific research indicates that the antimicrobial properties found in Active Manuka Honey play a major role in healing a wide variety of health conditions.

Medical grade honey produced in New Zealand known as 'Manuka Honey' is being used as an ingredient in health care products because of its extraordinary healing properties, especially its ability to miraculously heal wounds. Clinical studies have shown that Manuka Honey effectively addresses wound issues such as exuding wound fluid, tissue inflammation, pain, devitalized tissue and infection. Manuka Honey-based creams and lotions have been developed to make the application easier and not as messy or sticky as applying honey directly on the skin.

The differences between the various types of honey and their healing properties depend on the floral source that it is derived from. Not all kinds of honey should be used for medical purposes. It is generally accepted that Active Manuka Honey is the only type of honey that should be used therapeutically. Manuka Honey's healing properties are so effective that scientists and medical professionals are beginning to regard it as the best natural antibiotic in the world.

Honey has been used as a healing agent for thousands of years. In fact there has even been mention of honey being used for medicinal purposes in the Bible, Koran and Torah. Honey dressings were used for wound care all the way up until the first part of the 20th century. With the advent of antibiotics in the 1930s and 1940s, doctors were under the misconception that antibiotics were more effective that honey. However, with the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria (such as MRSA), medical professionals have been reconsidering the use of honey in modern medicine. Even consumers have been warming up to the idea of using honey as a medicine with all of the recent documentation available on the Internet stating Manuka Honey's effectiveness as an all-natural healer with no negative side effects.

Unfortunately, the therapeutic use of active Manuka Honey is grossly underutilized. As more reports of its astounding results become known, this is expected to change. Scientists caution that only medical grade active Manuka Honey should be used for healing wounds and other health conditions and not the standard honey that can be purchased in supermarkets as a food item. Active Manuka Honey is filtered, gamma-irradiated and produced under carefully controlled standards to ensure its potency.

Manuka Honey may be ahead of its time as many doctors have failed to recognize the evidence linked to its effectiveness. However, honey's transition from the food cabinet to the medicine cabinet is imminent. Manuka Honey's ability to combat bacterial "biofilms" is unprecedented. A biofilm is a bacterial community that exists within a self-produced extra-cellular polysaccharide matrix. Bio-films act as a barrier, protecting the bacteria from antimicrobial elements, such as antibiotics. "Manuka Honey prevents the bacteria from forming biofilms and proceeds to draw water out of the bacterial cells, making it impossible for the bacteria to survive," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing active Manuka Honey as a healing agent. "This is how Manuka Honey is able to destroy MRSA and heal Staph infections where antibiotics have failed." To date, there has been no evidence of any form of bacteria being able to develop a resistance to Manuka Honey.

There is no doubt that honey is being re-established as a valuable agent in modern wound care management. Healing properties of Manuka Honey are as follows:

  • Provides a moist healing environment;
  • Has a debriding action;
  • Removes malodor;
  • Has extremely powerful antibacterial and antimicrobial properties;
  • Has an anti-inflammatory activity which helps reduce pain.

In addition to wound care, reports indicate that Manuka Honey is also effective in treating the following conditions:

  • Eczema
  • Ringworm
  • Arthritis
  • Acne
  • Lice and Dandruff
  • Psoriasis
  • Muscle and Joint Pain
  • Dermatitis and other dry skin conditions
  • Skin Ulcers and Pressure Sores

For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Manuka Honey, the Natural Analgesic

Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, Manuka Honey is now being used as a natural pain relieving ingredient in health care products.

Millions of people suffer from joint and muscle pain. Whether its arthritis, backaches, muscle stiffness or strains, many seek relief from pain on a daily basis. There are plenty of pain relief medications that can be purchased over-the-counter. It's just a matter of finding which one works best for you.

There is a special type of honey that comes from New Zealand called Manuka Honey that is gaining popularity as a natural ingredient in health care products. It has been reported that Manuka Honey is effective in treating symptoms such as eczema, infected wounds, ringworm, dandruff, ulcers, etc. However, scientists are now discovering that Manuka Honey contains anti-inflammatory properties that can be used as a natural pain reliever.

Manuka Honey has the ability to penetrate the surface of the skin, diffusing into the depth of skin tissue. This enables it to reach affected areas and immediately reduce inflammation of the muscles and joints. A New York-based company called Honeymark has developed a Pain Relief Cream containing Active Manuka Honey. This product eliminates the sticky mess of applying Manuka Honey directly on the skin. In addition to Manuka Honey, it contains other valuable ingredients that contribute to its effectiveness in relieving pain, such as Camphor, Menthol, Emu oil and Almond oil.

"When used as a topical analgesic, Manuka Honey starts working immediately by reducing inflammation and pain," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Our Pain Relief Cream provides a smooth application on the skin instead of dealing with the stickiness of Manuka Honey."

For more information or to purchase Honeymark's Pain Relief Cream with Manuka Honey, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Active Manuka Honey Creams

Skin care products containing Manuka Honey are gaining popularity as their effectiveness overshadows that of antibiotics and other traditional forms of medicine.

As Manuka Honey's popularity increases, so does the need for it's topical application to become more user-friendly. Manufacturers of Manuka Honey products have been developing special formulations, blending this natural ingredient into skin creams in an effort to eliminate the sticky mess of dealing with honey directly on the skin.

It is important to know that not all Manuka Honey is the same. Only Active Manuka Honey should be used for medical purposes. The term "Active" indicates that it has some type of medical effectiveness. In New Zealand, where Manuka Honey comes from, there is a rating system that has been developed to signify its level of potency. It is generally accepted that Manuka Honey with a UMF rating of 10 or higher is considered to be medical grade honey. Anything less does not have the antibacterial activity to be appropriate for medical use.

Active Manuka Honey has proven to be so effective, that it cannot be ignored by the medical industry. Even doctors who historically favor pharmaceuticals rather than natural alternatives are beginning to warm up to Manuka Honey, as reports of its effectiveness spread around the world. In the years to come, it is expected that Manuka Honey will become widely accepted as a preferred, natural healing agent. It is currently being used in hospitals across Europe and has recently penetrated the U.S. market.

Active Manuka Honey is considered valuable for the following reasons. Its antibacterial properties are second to none. Manuka Honey's ability to destroy bacteria is so powerful that it is even capable of killing antibiotic-resistant microorganisms such as MRSA. There are currently no products sold over-the-counter that are strong enough to heal Staph infections the way Manuka Honey creams can. Manuka Honey also has an analgesic effect due to its anti-inflammatory properties. This helps to relieve pain in muscles, joints and damaged skin. Manuka Honey is also considered to be antimicrobial, meaning that it can also heal fungal infections in addition to bacterial infections.

Manuka Creams can be used to treat conditions such as eczema, acne, arthritis, infected wounds, burns, psoriasis and a variety of other skin conditions. Manuka Honey has a soothing effect on the skin, moisturizing it and healing damaged tissue. Its not only known for its healing ability, but its also known to heal quickly and efficiently. When Manuka Honey dressings are used to treat a wound, scarring is usually eliminated because the moist environment it creates lifts scabs easily, allowing the wound to heal flush with the surface of the skin.

"Given the limited tolerance of consumers who quickly lose patience with products that are difficult to use, Manuka Honey creams will most likely be favored over raw Manuka Honey," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International which is a manufacturer of Manuka Honey Products. "The fact still remains that there are no products being sold today that can come close to the effectiveness of Manuka Honey products, especially in the areas of First Aid and Skin Care."

For more information or to purchase active Manuka Honey creams, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Manuka Honey Skin Care

Studies have found that one particular type of honey contains extraordinary healing properties, making it an ideal ingredient in various skin care and wound care products.

There's a new area of medical research and it focuses on an edible item that has been around for a very long time. This all-natural substance that is being studied for medical use is honey, but not necessarily the kind of honey you would buy in a supermarket. This type of healing honey is known as Manuka Honey, and experts are saying that it can relief a host of ailments.In laboratories all around the world, researchers are working relentlessly on new medical treatments. As it turns out one of the most promising is Manuka Honey.

Medicinal uses for honey go back 5000 years to the ancient Egyptians and Greeks. However, honey is generating new interest these days as the science of its healing powers catches up to its folk legend. Honeymark International of Long Island, NY is having success with its line of Manuka Honey-based health care products. Honeymark products are made with Manuka Honey, which is a particularly potent type of honey that comes from New Zealand region and is known for its healing ability. Manuka Honey can do what an increasing number of modern antibiotics cannot, which is stop drug-resistant super-bugs such as MRSA and VRE.

"Manuka Honey accelerates the healing process in wounds and burns," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "It does this by sucking the moisture out of the cells of the bacteria and then they can't function." Wound care dressings containing Manuka Honey, such as the ones manufactured by Honeymark, are particularly effective in hard-to-heal wounds that are unresponsive to other forms of medication.

Manuka Honey contains vitamins and other useful components that contribute to its effectiveness, such as copper, iodine, zinc, enzymes, hydrogen peroxide, etc. The healing power of honey doesn't end there. Manuka Honey has been effective in treating symptoms such as eczema, arthritis, ringworm, athlete's foot, acne, etc.

Buonanotte emphasizes that the honey sold in supermarkets does not have the healing properties that are found in Manuka Honey. This is because standard honey is filtered and boiled to prolong the shelf life, not to mention that commercial honey just doesn't have the same antibacterial components that are found in Manuka Honey. If your worried about the sticky mess of using honey topically on the skin, Honeymark makes medicated creams and lotions that contain Active Manuka Honey.

For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Using Manuka Honey to Treat Fungal Infections

A particular type of honey known as Manuka Honey has been found to have strong antifungal properties making it effective in treating conditions such as ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, nail fungus, tinea, etc.

Scientists have discovered that a mono-floral honey known as Manuka Honey has an antifungal activity. Fungal infections are one of the most common diseases of humans and are some of the most difficult to treat. Antibiotics may be effective in treating bacterial infections but they are ineffective against fungal infections. Since poor immunity is a common cause for some fungal infections, bacterial infections can also be present as well. Manuka Honey is ideal for treating this type of condition because it contains both antifungal and antibacterial properties.

In laboratory studies, it was found that the hydrogen peroxide and the non-peroxide activity in the Manuka Honey inhibited the growth of fungi. It was also found that less of a concentration of Manuka Honey was necessary than that of which is required to treat infected wounds, burns and ulcers because there is no exudation.

Nail fungus can be exceptionally difficult to treat because the nail acts as a protective layer. Most products that are sold over-the-counter only provide temporary relief because the fungus is only suppressed for a short time. However, Manuka Honey has the ability to penetrate deep into the layers of the skin where it destroys infectious bacteria and fungus spores. Fungus spores can cause infection through small breaks in the skin. Once an area of the skin has been infected with a fungus organism, decaying skin allows bacteria to multiply, causing a distinctive bad aroma from the infected area.

Since Manuka Honey is sticky and not particularly user-friendly when used on the skin, health care products manufacturer, Honeymark International, has developed an Anti-Fungal Solution containing Active Manuka Honey which is effective in treating a wide variety of fungal conditions. Honeymark's Anti-Fungal Solution comes in a squeeze tube for easy application. "The dropper tip is a hygienic alternative to brush-on applicators which can cause the spread of further infection," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Our special formulation makes it easier to apply Manuka Honey to the effected areas, along with other ingredients that are effective in treating fungal conditions."

For more information or to purchase Honeymark's Anti-Fungal Solution, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Treating MRSA with Manuka Honey

As the threat of Staph infections and antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria sweep the nation, patients seek refuge in a special type of honey that is working where traditional forms of medicine have failed.

Honey has been used for treating infections for many of years. Recent studies have shown that Active Manuka Honey is the most potent. Honeybees make Manuka Honey by using the nectar of the flowers that grow on the Manuka bush, indigenous to New Zealand. Scientists have discovered that this particular type of honey contains extraordinary antibacterial properties. Even though all types of honey contain hydrogen peroxide, Manuka Honey contains additional antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that are unaffected by heat, light or when diluted. This is why Manuka Honey is being used for medical purposes over other types of honey.

Manuka Honey is now being used to treat burns, insect bites and stings, bed sores, wounds, acne, poison ivy , diabetic wounds, scratches, cuts, abrasions, and hard-to-heal wounds. However, one of the most notable uses of Manuka Honey is the topical application in preventing and treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus ) and VRE (vancomycin-enterococci). Some people have reason to believe that MRSA could end up casing more deaths than AIDS in the future. This type of Staph infection used to be mostly contracted in hospitals. However, MRSA is now spreading through out our communities, infecting people at schools, gyms, restaurants, hotels, swimming pools, prisons, etc.

These types of infections used to be treatable with antibiotics. However, forms of bacteria have immerged showing a resistance to antibiotics. The Staph bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) can be found anywhere. It is estimated that approximately 20% to 25% of the population has Staph located on the surface of their skin. However, only about 1% of the population will be infected through wounds or breaks in the skin. Manuka Honey is now being used as an ingredient in wound care dressings in order to treat these infections and destroy the super-bugs associated with MRSA.

Manuka Honey is capable of destroying MRSA because it destroys the resilient bacterium by drawing water out of the cells, making it impossible for it to survive. There has been no reported types of bacteria that have been able to develop a resistance to Manuka Honey. This is becoming of increased interest within the medical community, as doctors scramble to find alternatives to traditional forms of medicine.

"The use of honey for medical purposes is no longer be considered a home remedy," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International which is a manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey. "Manuka Honey does not cause any pain or discomfort when used topically on the skin and has been found to have no negative side-effects. Our First Aid Antiseptic Lotion has been used to treat MRSA and other hard-to-treat infections very successfully."


For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Using Manuka Honey to Treat Burns

A special type of honey known as Manuka Honey is now being used to effectively treat burns due to its ability to repair damaged skin.

There are many different kinds of burns. Burns can be caused by heat, cold, steam, light, radiation, friction, electric, chemicals, the sun, etc. With any type of burn, there is damage to the skin which is, in essence, a wound that needs to be healed and repaired during proper treatment.

Most burns are usually classified into 3 degrees, predicated on the depth of the skin damage. First degree burns are burns that affect the top layer of the skin, for example a blister or sun burn. Second degree burns are more serious in that deeper layers of the skin are affected, causing damage to the nerve endings and sweat glands. Third degree burns are when the fat layer, including nerves, muscles and blood vessels are affected. Fourth, fifth and sixth degree burns are far more serious.

Medical professionals are now using a special type of honey known as 'Manuka Honey' to treat burns. Manuka Honey contains healing properties found in the nectar of a particular floral source, indigenous to New Zealand. Manuka Honey is effective in treating burns for several reasons. Since a burn is technically a wound, Manuka Honey's antibacterial activity protects the burn from becoming infected. It also has the ability to repair damaged skin and regenerate new tissue. Manuka Honey also contains anti-inflammatory properties which helps in reducing the pain associated with burns.

Because Manuka Honey is so effective in treating burns, it is now being used as a main ingredient in burn treatment products. Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion is sold as an over-the-counter wound and burn treatment and contains Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent. "Manuka Honey is being taken very seriously in the U.S. now that new research is proving its effectiveness," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Manuka Honey is an all-natural ingredient that has achieved great success in the treatment wounds and burns because of its amazing healing properties."

For more information or to purchase this product, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Manuka Honey Benefits

Derived from a floral source indigenous to New Zealand, this special type of honey is effective in destroying microorganisms responsible for many negative health conditions.

Honey was originally used for medical purposes due to its antibacterial properties. However, it was replaced by antibiotics and other forms of traditional medicine in the 1940s and 1950s. Due to recent studies, there is now an increasing interest in honey as a topical antibacterial agent for the treatment of infected wounds, burns, eczema, ringworm and other bacterial and fungal infections.

The antibacterial properties of honey are a result of its high levels of sugar, acidity, osmolarity and hydrogen peroxide content. Manuka Honey is different in that its antibacterial activity is not only attributed to hydrogen peroxide, but also plant-derived components, such as methylglyoxal and what some experts refer to as the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF.

Wounds in laboratory studies were healed more rapidly by wound dressings containing Manuka Honey than by using standard types of honey. The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is also very susceptible to the antibacterial activity of Manuka Honey, making it a valuable resource in treating MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.

The antimicrobial activity of Manuka Honey has been observed in many studies around the world. It has been discovered that Manuka Honey is effective in destroying the following bacterial and fungal microorganisms:

  • Escherichia coli
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Citrobacter freundii
  • Proteus mirabilis
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Salmonella typhimurium
  • Streptococcus faecalis
  • Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Helicobacter Pylori

Research also indicates that Manuka Honey inhibits enzymes called cysteine proteases, which have been implicated in muscle-wasting diseases such as muscular dystrophy, viral replication, tumor invasion and metastasis.

"Manuka Honey is the best thing to happen to the medical industry in decades," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, which is manufacturer of skin care products containing Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent. "At a time when consumers are losing faith in pharmaceuticals and gaining faith in natural alternatives, Manuka Honey is gaining its well-deserved recognition."

For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

The Unique Manuka Factor (UMF)

Manuka Honey is a special type of honey that has been found to have extraordinary healing properties and is now being used as a main ingredient in health care products because of its natural antibacterial activity.

Researchers have discovered that Manuka honey is a superior and effective treatment for wound infections. Studies have shown that all varieties of honey have some levels of antibacterial activity, primarily due to the presence of hydrogen peroxide. However, Manuka Honey has a much higher level of activity, up to 30 times greater than that of other types of honey. The studies have shown that Manuka Honey contains an additional antibacterial component found only in honey produced from the nectar that bees gather from the flowers that grow on the Manuka bush which is indigenous to New Zealand and some parts of Australia. This other antibacterial component has become know as the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF.

There are several components that explain the antibacterial activity found in Manuka Honey. The high sugar content of Manuka Honey creates an environment in which there are very few water molecules, making it difficult for microorganisms to grow. In addition, the low pH level of Manuka Honey inhibits the growth of pathogens. During the developmental stage, bees add enzymes to the nectar to form honey. One byproduct of this enzyme is hydrogen peroxide. When Manuka Honey is diluted by wound or other bodily fluids, the enzyme activity increases, creating a slow release antiseptic that is antibacterial but does not cause tissue damage like other forms of hydrogen peroxide. The Unique Manuka Factor is an antimicrobial component that is somewhat of a phenomenon, creating an environment impossible for bacteria and other microbes to survive.

The fact that other types of honey do not posses this extra UMF compound is what makes Manuka Honey different in terms of its ability to heal. The antibacterial properties in standard honey can be rapidly destroyed if exposed to certain conditions such as heat or light. However the UMF activity in Manuka Honey does not break down, resulting in the antibacterial activity remaining intact and unaffected. It is also important to know that not all Manuka Honey is considered to be active or have healing properties. It is believed that only Manuka Honey with a UMF rating of 10 or higher is suitable for medical use. The higher the UMF rating, the higher its antibacterial activity.

Manuka Honey's ability to heal is so powerful that it has even been found to be effective in treating antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA and VRE. These new developments are taking the medical industry by storm as a need for alternative solutions to these life-threatening, hard-to-kill bacteria threaten our schools, hospitals and communities.

"Wound dressings made with Manuka Honey are a viable alternative to traditional forms of medicine when treating Staph infections," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing Active UMF Manuka Honey as a healing agent. "Our First Aid Antiseptic Lotion has been effective in treating MRSA when other products, including antibiotics, have failed."

For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.