Amid growing concern over drug-resistant superbugs and non-healing wounds that endanger diabetes patients, nature's original antibiotic, honey, is making a comeback. More than 4,000 years after Egyptians began applying honey to wounds, Honeymark International, a Long Island-based company that makes medicated creams and lotions, began using honey in its products as a powerful antibacterial healing agent. Honey was used to treat wounds and burns for years before antibiotics were invented. Doctors assumed antibiotics worked better but recent studies are proving otherwise.
Honeymark uses a particular type of honey called Manuka Honey which is an extremely potent type of honey that experts say kills germs and speeds healing. Also called Leptospermum honey, Manuka Honey comes from the hives of bees that collect nectar from flowers that grow on the Manuka Bush which is indigenous to New Zealand.
Since bacteria has the ability to mutate and become resistant to antibiotics, which are becoming ineffective at fighting pathogens, Manuka Honey is a valuable resource in today's medical world. Manuka Honey has also been found to reduce inflammation and can eliminate the foul odors associated with infected wounds. Health care products containing Manuka Honey have been gaining popularity overseas, fueled by scientific reports on their medical benefits. Regular honey can have mild medicinal benefits. However, Manuka Honey is far more potent according to recent studies. Manuka Honey can also prevent the dangerous drug-resistant staph infection known as MRSA from infecting open wounds.
"It's been used on wounds where nothing else will work," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Manuka Honey can kill the toughest bacteria even when diluted 10 times. There's actually more clinical evidence for honey in wound treatment than for any pharmaceutical products," Buonanotte said.
In addition to wound care, Honeymark has developed Manuka Honey products that are effective in treating eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, ringworm, athlete's foot, nail fungus, etc. Honeymark intends to introduce new honey-based products later this year. For more information or to purchase their products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit their website at www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Brand: Honeymark
Wound Care Product: First Aid Antiseptic Lotion
Main Ingredient: Manuka Honey
Website: www.HoneymarkProducts.com
Contact: 1-866-427-7329
Friday, January 25, 2008
Protecting Yourself Against MRSA and other Staph Infections
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (also known as MRSA) is a type of staph infection that is resistant to certain antibiotics. These antibiotics include methicillin and other more common antibiotics such as oxacillin, penicillin and amoxicillin. Staph infections, including MRSA, occur most frequently in hospitals and other healthcare facilities but could also occur within the community.
In the community most Staph or MRSA infections are skin infections that may appear as pustules or boils which often are red, swollen, painful or have pus or other drainage. These skin infections commonly occur at sites of visible skin trauma such as cuts and abrasions and areas of the body covered by hair (back of neck, groin, buttock, armpit, beard area of men). MRSA is usually transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact or contact with shared items or surfaces that have come into contact with someone else's infection (towels, used bandages, etc.)
MRSA skin infections can occur anywhere. Some settings have factors that make it easier for MRSA to be transmitted. These factors, referred to as the 5 C's, are as follows: Crowding, frequent skin-to-skin Contact, Compromised skin (cuts or abrasions), Contaminated items and surfaces, and lack of Cleanliness. Locations where the 5 C's are common include schools, dormitories, military barracks, households, correctional facilities, and daycare centers. In addition to being resistant to antibiotics and most traditional forms of medicine, MRSA is especially concerning, given the fact that it can be fatal if entered into the blood stream.
The recent outbreaks of these types of antibiotic-resistant infections have communities across the country extremely concerned. However, there is a viable solution that is cost-effective and safe. Even though antibiotics and other prescription medications are not effective against MRSA, there is a special type of honey that is being used in health care products that is capable of destroying MRSA and other forms of bacteria. It's called 'Manuka Honey' and it's being used as a main ingredient in some health care products. "Unlike antibiotics, Manuka Honey destroys bacteria by drawing water out of the microorganisms by osmosis," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey. "Bacteria have the ability to mutate and become resistant to elements that can destroy it. However, bacteria cannot survive without water and that's what makes Manuka Honey different than more traditional forms of medicine."
Manuka Honey is a special type of honey that is indigenous to New Zealand that has been found to have no negative side effects. It's also an all-natural, organic ingredient. Manuka Honey has other factors that assist in the healing process of wounds by generating new skin growth and increasing blood circulation. Wound care products made with Manuka Honey have also been known to prevent scaring, relieve pain and remove any malodor associated with the wound.
"MRSA can exist on the surface of the skin without causing any complications until it enters the body through a break in the skin," says Buonanotte. "Using our First Aid Antiseptic Lotion on cuts, scrapes, abrasions or any other type of wound can help prevent staph or any other kind of infection because the Manuka Honey makes it impossible for bacteria to exist." For more information or to purchase health care products containing Manuka Honey, call 1-866-427-7329 or go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Brand: Honeymark
Product: First Aid Antiseptic Lotion
Uses: Heals wounds and burns while protecting against bacterial contamination and skin infection, including Staph/MRSA.
Website: www.HoneymarkProducts.com
Contact: 1-866-427-7329
In the community most Staph or MRSA infections are skin infections that may appear as pustules or boils which often are red, swollen, painful or have pus or other drainage. These skin infections commonly occur at sites of visible skin trauma such as cuts and abrasions and areas of the body covered by hair (back of neck, groin, buttock, armpit, beard area of men). MRSA is usually transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact or contact with shared items or surfaces that have come into contact with someone else's infection (towels, used bandages, etc.)
MRSA skin infections can occur anywhere. Some settings have factors that make it easier for MRSA to be transmitted. These factors, referred to as the 5 C's, are as follows: Crowding, frequent skin-to-skin Contact, Compromised skin (cuts or abrasions), Contaminated items and surfaces, and lack of Cleanliness. Locations where the 5 C's are common include schools, dormitories, military barracks, households, correctional facilities, and daycare centers. In addition to being resistant to antibiotics and most traditional forms of medicine, MRSA is especially concerning, given the fact that it can be fatal if entered into the blood stream.
The recent outbreaks of these types of antibiotic-resistant infections have communities across the country extremely concerned. However, there is a viable solution that is cost-effective and safe. Even though antibiotics and other prescription medications are not effective against MRSA, there is a special type of honey that is being used in health care products that is capable of destroying MRSA and other forms of bacteria. It's called 'Manuka Honey' and it's being used as a main ingredient in some health care products. "Unlike antibiotics, Manuka Honey destroys bacteria by drawing water out of the microorganisms by osmosis," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey. "Bacteria have the ability to mutate and become resistant to elements that can destroy it. However, bacteria cannot survive without water and that's what makes Manuka Honey different than more traditional forms of medicine."
Manuka Honey is a special type of honey that is indigenous to New Zealand that has been found to have no negative side effects. It's also an all-natural, organic ingredient. Manuka Honey has other factors that assist in the healing process of wounds by generating new skin growth and increasing blood circulation. Wound care products made with Manuka Honey have also been known to prevent scaring, relieve pain and remove any malodor associated with the wound.
"MRSA can exist on the surface of the skin without causing any complications until it enters the body through a break in the skin," says Buonanotte. "Using our First Aid Antiseptic Lotion on cuts, scrapes, abrasions or any other type of wound can help prevent staph or any other kind of infection because the Manuka Honey makes it impossible for bacteria to exist." For more information or to purchase health care products containing Manuka Honey, call 1-866-427-7329 or go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Brand: Honeymark
Product: First Aid Antiseptic Lotion
Uses: Heals wounds and burns while protecting against bacterial contamination and skin infection, including Staph/MRSA.
Website: www.HoneymarkProducts.com
Contact: 1-866-427-7329
Advanced Wound Care with Manuka Honey
One manufacturer has been making its mark on both U.S. and international consumer markets and the brand name is 'Honeymark'. Honeymark International manufactures health care products containing Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent. With recent studies impressing even medical professionals who historically only believed in pharmaceuticals, this natural ingredient is making its way to the center stage. Manuka Honey is a special type of honey that has been found to have incredible healing qualities, primarily due to hydrogen peroxide and an antibacterial property called the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF. The best part is that Manuka Honey has been found to have no negative side effects.
Manuka Honey has become known as an excellent source for treating infected wounds. It has also been found to be effective in destroying MRSA and healing staph infections. This has been of significant interest among the medical community since antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria have been found in hospitals and schools, nation-wide. Manuka Honey seems to be successful in destroying bacteria because of its ability to draw water out of the bacteria by osmosis. Bacteria requires water to survive. Manuka Honey has also been known to provide a protective barrier around wounds, therefore preventing infection.
"Manuka Honey creates a moist healing environment that allows skin cells to regrow across a healing wound, flush with the surface of the wound. This prevents scarring and deformity of the skin," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "If a dry scab forms on a wound, the skin cells can only grow across the wound deeper down where it is moist. Manuka Honey causes scabs and dead cells to lift off the surface of the wound, leaving a clean and healthy wound bed in which regrowth of tissue can occur."
Manuka Honey stimulates the regrowth of tissue involved in the healing process. It stimulates the formation of new blood capillaries and the growth of fibroblasts that replace the connective tissue of the deeper layer of the skin and produces the collagen fibers that give strength to the repair. In addition, Manuka Honey stimulates the growth of epithelial cells that form the new skin cover over a healed wound. As a result, Manuka Honey prevents scarring and keloid formation and eliminates the need for skin grafting, even with more serious wounds. Manuka Honey also has an anti-inflammatory action which reduces the swelling around a wound. This improves circulation and hastens the healing process. Manuka Honey has also been known to reduce the pain generated by the wound. The amount of fluid exuding from the wound is also decreased by the anti-inflammatory action. Another factor is that the high sugar content draws lymph out of a wound which lifts dirt out of the wound bed.
Some doctors have reason to believe that Manuka Honey prevents the odor that is commonly associated with serious wounds and skin ulcers by clearing bacterial infection, and more immediately, by providing sugar to any bacteria present. In this environment, lactic acid is produced instead of the smelly byproducts of the degradation of protein.
All of these factors have lead to the notion that Manuka Honey is a valuable resource for treating wounds. Buonanotte feels that the antibacterial potency of Manuka Honey is well in excess of that needed to stop the growth of MRSA and VRE. Studies have also shown the Manuka Honey has been effective in killing E. coli. Honeymark's wound care product is their "First Aid Antiseptic Lotion" which is available on their website (www.HoneymarkProducts.com) and will be in retail locations by mid-2008. All of Honeymark's products contain Manuka Honey as a healing agent. Honeymark also has products effective in treating conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, ringworm, athlete's foot, etc. Honeymark plans on releasing some new products in 2008 which will be similar to their First Aid Antiseptic Lotion but in the form of a spray and a sanitizing hand gel. For more information or to purchase their products, call 1-866-427-7329 or go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Brand: Honeymark
Wound Care Product: First Aid Antiseptic Lotion
Main Ingredient: Manuka Honey
Website: www.HoneymarkProducts.com
Contact: 1-866-427-7329
Manuka Honey has become known as an excellent source for treating infected wounds. It has also been found to be effective in destroying MRSA and healing staph infections. This has been of significant interest among the medical community since antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria have been found in hospitals and schools, nation-wide. Manuka Honey seems to be successful in destroying bacteria because of its ability to draw water out of the bacteria by osmosis. Bacteria requires water to survive. Manuka Honey has also been known to provide a protective barrier around wounds, therefore preventing infection.
"Manuka Honey creates a moist healing environment that allows skin cells to regrow across a healing wound, flush with the surface of the wound. This prevents scarring and deformity of the skin," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "If a dry scab forms on a wound, the skin cells can only grow across the wound deeper down where it is moist. Manuka Honey causes scabs and dead cells to lift off the surface of the wound, leaving a clean and healthy wound bed in which regrowth of tissue can occur."
Manuka Honey stimulates the regrowth of tissue involved in the healing process. It stimulates the formation of new blood capillaries and the growth of fibroblasts that replace the connective tissue of the deeper layer of the skin and produces the collagen fibers that give strength to the repair. In addition, Manuka Honey stimulates the growth of epithelial cells that form the new skin cover over a healed wound. As a result, Manuka Honey prevents scarring and keloid formation and eliminates the need for skin grafting, even with more serious wounds. Manuka Honey also has an anti-inflammatory action which reduces the swelling around a wound. This improves circulation and hastens the healing process. Manuka Honey has also been known to reduce the pain generated by the wound. The amount of fluid exuding from the wound is also decreased by the anti-inflammatory action. Another factor is that the high sugar content draws lymph out of a wound which lifts dirt out of the wound bed.
Some doctors have reason to believe that Manuka Honey prevents the odor that is commonly associated with serious wounds and skin ulcers by clearing bacterial infection, and more immediately, by providing sugar to any bacteria present. In this environment, lactic acid is produced instead of the smelly byproducts of the degradation of protein.
All of these factors have lead to the notion that Manuka Honey is a valuable resource for treating wounds. Buonanotte feels that the antibacterial potency of Manuka Honey is well in excess of that needed to stop the growth of MRSA and VRE. Studies have also shown the Manuka Honey has been effective in killing E. coli. Honeymark's wound care product is their "First Aid Antiseptic Lotion" which is available on their website (www.HoneymarkProducts.com) and will be in retail locations by mid-2008. All of Honeymark's products contain Manuka Honey as a healing agent. Honeymark also has products effective in treating conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, ringworm, athlete's foot, etc. Honeymark plans on releasing some new products in 2008 which will be similar to their First Aid Antiseptic Lotion but in the form of a spray and a sanitizing hand gel. For more information or to purchase their products, call 1-866-427-7329 or go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Brand: Honeymark
Wound Care Product: First Aid Antiseptic Lotion
Main Ingredient: Manuka Honey
Website: www.HoneymarkProducts.com
Contact: 1-866-427-7329
A Cure for Ringworm, Athlete's Foot, Jock Itch and Nail Fungus
Ringworm is a fungal condition that is extremely contagious. Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm or parasite. It's actually a skin infection that is extremely difficult to treat. Depending on the location of the infection, there are multiple forms of ringworm:
* tinea corporis - skin on the body;
* tinea capitis - scalp;
* tinea pedis - feet (also known as athlete’s foot);
* tinea cruris - groin area (also known as jock itch);
* tinea unguium - toenails and fingernails.
Although ringworm is commonly found on children, the disease can also be found on adults. All forms of ringworm are considered to be highly contagious, and can be transmitted from one person to another by skin-to-skin contact or by entering into contact with contaminated personal items such as towels, clothing, combs, scissors, etc.
For as frustrating of a condition as fungal infections can be, there is a viable treatment option. Recent studies have indicated that a special type of honey called 'Manuka Honey' has incredible antifungal and antibacterial properties. "There are several products available that contain Manuka Honey as a healing agent," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "The manufacturers may state the fact that Manuka Honey has both antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, there are no other Manuka Honey products like our 'Anti-Fungal Solution' that are specifically formulated to treat fungal conditions."
Manuka Honey is gaining its well-deserved recognition within the medical community. Buonanotte feels that there are no natural or synthetic ingredients that have more antifungal properties than Manuka Honey. With all of the negative side effects that go along with many pharmaceutical products, consumers are feeling more comfortable with natural ingredients like Manuka Honey which has been found to have no known side effects.
Honeymark is a manufacturer of health care products containing Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent. For more information or to purchase Honeymark's Anti-Fungal Solution, call 1-866-427-7329 or go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
* tinea corporis - skin on the body;
* tinea capitis - scalp;
* tinea pedis - feet (also known as athlete’s foot);
* tinea cruris - groin area (also known as jock itch);
* tinea unguium - toenails and fingernails.
Although ringworm is commonly found on children, the disease can also be found on adults. All forms of ringworm are considered to be highly contagious, and can be transmitted from one person to another by skin-to-skin contact or by entering into contact with contaminated personal items such as towels, clothing, combs, scissors, etc.
For as frustrating of a condition as fungal infections can be, there is a viable treatment option. Recent studies have indicated that a special type of honey called 'Manuka Honey' has incredible antifungal and antibacterial properties. "There are several products available that contain Manuka Honey as a healing agent," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "The manufacturers may state the fact that Manuka Honey has both antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, there are no other Manuka Honey products like our 'Anti-Fungal Solution' that are specifically formulated to treat fungal conditions."
Manuka Honey is gaining its well-deserved recognition within the medical community. Buonanotte feels that there are no natural or synthetic ingredients that have more antifungal properties than Manuka Honey. With all of the negative side effects that go along with many pharmaceutical products, consumers are feeling more comfortable with natural ingredients like Manuka Honey which has been found to have no known side effects.
Honeymark is a manufacturer of health care products containing Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent. For more information or to purchase Honeymark's Anti-Fungal Solution, call 1-866-427-7329 or go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
New Breakthrough in Antibacterial Wound Care Products
Many antibacterial substances have been evaluated by medical professionals to find a treatment for wounds infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. However, most of these substances have no proven effectiveness on infected wounds, nor is it known if they have any adverse effects on wound tissues. Scientists are now discovering that honey may offer a viable solution. Numerous reports have shown that honey rates extremely well in comparison to conventional dressing materials in its effectiveness in the treatment of wounds. What most people don't know is that honey has a potent antibacterial activity and is very effective in clearing infection in wounds as well as protecting wounds from becoming infected. It also has a debriding action, an anti-inflammatory action and a stimulatory effect on granulation and epithelialisation.
A particular type of honey has been found to have more healing properties than others. This type of honey is called Manuka Honey which is being used as a key ingredient in many new health care products because of its incredible healing properties. "The evidence that Manuka Honey is effective in clearing infection from wounds is in numerous reports and is gaining more recognition within the medical community, says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Doctors are now finding that Manuka Honey is cleaning wounds in cases where conventional medicine had failed. These reports describe infected wounds quickly becoming sterile, mostly within a week." It has also been discovered that Manuka Honey acts as a barrier, preventing clean wounds from becoming infected, preventing cross-infection. "Studies have also found that Manuka Honey has no adverse side effects on tissues, so it can be safely used on wounds and inserted into cavities and sinuses to clear infection," says Buonanotte.
The antibacterial activity in honey is due primarily to hydrogen peroxide, produced by enzyme action when it is diluted, remaining well below the level that causes inflammatory effects. Researchers have determined that the antibacterial potency of Manuka Honey is well in excess of that needed to stop the growth of MRSA and VRE. Under laboratory conditions the unusual antibacterial activity of Manuka Honey is about twice as great as the hydrogen peroxide activity of other types of honey.
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Brand Name: Honeymark
Company: Manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey as a healing agent.
Wound Care Product: First Aid Antiseptic Lotion with Manuka Honey
Website: www.HoneymarkProducts.com
Contact: 1-866-427-7329
A particular type of honey has been found to have more healing properties than others. This type of honey is called Manuka Honey which is being used as a key ingredient in many new health care products because of its incredible healing properties. "The evidence that Manuka Honey is effective in clearing infection from wounds is in numerous reports and is gaining more recognition within the medical community, says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Doctors are now finding that Manuka Honey is cleaning wounds in cases where conventional medicine had failed. These reports describe infected wounds quickly becoming sterile, mostly within a week." It has also been discovered that Manuka Honey acts as a barrier, preventing clean wounds from becoming infected, preventing cross-infection. "Studies have also found that Manuka Honey has no adverse side effects on tissues, so it can be safely used on wounds and inserted into cavities and sinuses to clear infection," says Buonanotte.
The antibacterial activity in honey is due primarily to hydrogen peroxide, produced by enzyme action when it is diluted, remaining well below the level that causes inflammatory effects. Researchers have determined that the antibacterial potency of Manuka Honey is well in excess of that needed to stop the growth of MRSA and VRE. Under laboratory conditions the unusual antibacterial activity of Manuka Honey is about twice as great as the hydrogen peroxide activity of other types of honey.
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Brand Name: Honeymark
Company: Manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey as a healing agent.
Wound Care Product: First Aid Antiseptic Lotion with Manuka Honey
Website: www.HoneymarkProducts.com
Contact: 1-866-427-7329
Manuka Honey Information
There are many different types of honey, predicated on the floral source that it's made from. Manuka Honey is a special type of honey that has been used to heal and cure a variety of symptoms and ailments for many years. Even though Manuka Honey has been used as a natural remedy for thousands of years, recent studies have indicated that it has more healing properties than even antibiotics, making it an amazing natural resource.
While all types of honey have some medicinal value, Manuka Honey has been known to have higher antibacterial activity than other types honey. The reason being is that it contains an additional antibacterial component found only in honey produced from the Leptospermum plant (indigenous to New Zealand) which has become known as the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF.
The enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide in honey is destroyed when honey is exposed to heat and light. However, Manuka Honey is stable so there is no concern about it losing its healing properties in storage. Manuka Honey provides a more potent antibacterial action, diffusing into the depth of infected tissues, more so than the hydrogen peroxide from other types of honey.
Manuka Honey has natural antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties making it one of the most valuable substances for treating a variety of different symptoms. "Manuka Honey has been known to treat health conditions such as Eczema, Psoriasis, arthritis, wounds, burns, insect bites, infections, ringworm, athlete's foot, etc.," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey as a healing agent. "Research also shows that Manuka Honey reduces malodor and heals without scaring. Additionally, Manuka Honey is now being used to treat antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, such as MRSA." It is important to know that Manuka Honey is a natural, organic substance that has been found to have no known side effects.
Manuka Honey has the entire medical industry perplexed as to how it is as effective in treating certain health care symptoms. There is an increasing number of manufacturers that are using this ingredient as a natural alternative to synthetic ingredients. For more information about the powerful healing capabilities of Manuka Honey, go to www.ManukaHoneyInfo.com. To purchase health care products containing Manuka Honey as a main ingredient, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
While all types of honey have some medicinal value, Manuka Honey has been known to have higher antibacterial activity than other types honey. The reason being is that it contains an additional antibacterial component found only in honey produced from the Leptospermum plant (indigenous to New Zealand) which has become known as the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF.
The enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide in honey is destroyed when honey is exposed to heat and light. However, Manuka Honey is stable so there is no concern about it losing its healing properties in storage. Manuka Honey provides a more potent antibacterial action, diffusing into the depth of infected tissues, more so than the hydrogen peroxide from other types of honey.
Manuka Honey has natural antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties making it one of the most valuable substances for treating a variety of different symptoms. "Manuka Honey has been known to treat health conditions such as Eczema, Psoriasis, arthritis, wounds, burns, insect bites, infections, ringworm, athlete's foot, etc.," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey as a healing agent. "Research also shows that Manuka Honey reduces malodor and heals without scaring. Additionally, Manuka Honey is now being used to treat antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, such as MRSA." It is important to know that Manuka Honey is a natural, organic substance that has been found to have no known side effects.
Manuka Honey has the entire medical industry perplexed as to how it is as effective in treating certain health care symptoms. There is an increasing number of manufacturers that are using this ingredient as a natural alternative to synthetic ingredients. For more information about the powerful healing capabilities of Manuka Honey, go to www.ManukaHoneyInfo.com. To purchase health care products containing Manuka Honey as a main ingredient, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Honeymark Offers a Viable Solution to the MRSA Epidemic
The Journal of the American Medical Association claims that invasive MRSA infections occur in approximately 94,000 people each year and are associated with approximately 19,000 deaths each year. Of these infections, about 86% are healthcare-associated and 14% are community-associated. That means you have a greater chance of contracting a MRSA infection from a visit to the hospital than anywhere else. In addition, the proportion of healthcare-associated staphylococcal infections that are due to MRSA has been increasing. 2% of Staph infections in U.S. intensive-care units were MRSA in 1974, 22% in 1995, and 64% in 2004. This increase is due to the bacterium's ability to mutate and become resistant to drugs. There are an estimated 292,000 hospitalizations with a diagnosis of S. aureus infection annually in U.S. hospitals. Of these, approximately 126,000 hospitalizations are related to MRSA.
There is no doubt that this mutating bacterium must be taken seriously, especially since it has become resistant to antibiotics. What most people don't know is that there is a special type of honey called 'Manuka Honey' that has been proven to be effective in destroying the super-bugs associated with MRSA. Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent has developed a wound care product effective in fighting this battle against this deadly infection. Honeymark's "First Aid Antiseptic Lotion" helps protect against bacterial contamination and skin infection in wounds and burns. Most of this product's antibacterial properties comes from Manuka Honey.
Manuka Honey has an antibacterial activity, due primarily to hydrogen peroxide formed in a slow-release manner by the enzyme glucose oxidase. Manuka Honey also contains an additional antibacterial component found only in honey produced from Leptospermum plants (more commonly known as the Manuka Bush, indigenous to New Zealand) which has become known as the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF. There is evidence that the two antibacterial components have a synergistic action. UMF is not affected by the catalase enzyme present in body tissue and serum. The enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide in most common forms of honey becomes active only when honey is diluted. But UMF is active in full strength honey, which will provide a more potent antibacterial action diffusing into the depth of infected tissues.
The viscosity of Manuka Honey provides a protective barrier to prevent wounds from becoming infected. "Manuka Honey creates a moist healing environment that allows skin cells to re-grow across a healing wound flush with the surface of the wound, preventing scaring and deformity of the skin, says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "In other words, If a dry scab forms on a wound, the skin cells can only grow across the wound deeper down where it is moist." Manuka Honey causes scabs and dead cells to lift off the surface of the wound, leaving a clean healthy wound bed in which re-growth of tissue can occur. Manuka Honey also stimulates the formation of new blood capillaries and the growth of fibroblasts that replace the connective tissue of the deeper layer of the skin and produce the collagen fibers that give strength to the repair. It stimulates the growth of epithelial cells that form the new skin cover over a healed wound. Manuka Honey thus prevents scarring and keloid formation, and removes the need for skin grafting even with quite large wounds.
Frank Buonanotte feels that Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion is the best wound care product on the market because of its ability to effectively treat MRSA/Staph infections, where other products have failed. Honeymark is also in the process of developing an antimicrobial spray that can be applied to both the skin and to hard surfaces as a precautionary measure in protecting against these anti-drug resistant bacteria. Honeymark expects this product to be available by the beginning of 2008. To purchase Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion and other Manuka Honey products call 866-427-7329 or go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
There is no doubt that this mutating bacterium must be taken seriously, especially since it has become resistant to antibiotics. What most people don't know is that there is a special type of honey called 'Manuka Honey' that has been proven to be effective in destroying the super-bugs associated with MRSA. Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent has developed a wound care product effective in fighting this battle against this deadly infection. Honeymark's "First Aid Antiseptic Lotion" helps protect against bacterial contamination and skin infection in wounds and burns. Most of this product's antibacterial properties comes from Manuka Honey.
Manuka Honey has an antibacterial activity, due primarily to hydrogen peroxide formed in a slow-release manner by the enzyme glucose oxidase. Manuka Honey also contains an additional antibacterial component found only in honey produced from Leptospermum plants (more commonly known as the Manuka Bush, indigenous to New Zealand) which has become known as the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF. There is evidence that the two antibacterial components have a synergistic action. UMF is not affected by the catalase enzyme present in body tissue and serum. The enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide in most common forms of honey becomes active only when honey is diluted. But UMF is active in full strength honey, which will provide a more potent antibacterial action diffusing into the depth of infected tissues.
The viscosity of Manuka Honey provides a protective barrier to prevent wounds from becoming infected. "Manuka Honey creates a moist healing environment that allows skin cells to re-grow across a healing wound flush with the surface of the wound, preventing scaring and deformity of the skin, says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "In other words, If a dry scab forms on a wound, the skin cells can only grow across the wound deeper down where it is moist." Manuka Honey causes scabs and dead cells to lift off the surface of the wound, leaving a clean healthy wound bed in which re-growth of tissue can occur. Manuka Honey also stimulates the formation of new blood capillaries and the growth of fibroblasts that replace the connective tissue of the deeper layer of the skin and produce the collagen fibers that give strength to the repair. It stimulates the growth of epithelial cells that form the new skin cover over a healed wound. Manuka Honey thus prevents scarring and keloid formation, and removes the need for skin grafting even with quite large wounds.
Frank Buonanotte feels that Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion is the best wound care product on the market because of its ability to effectively treat MRSA/Staph infections, where other products have failed. Honeymark is also in the process of developing an antimicrobial spray that can be applied to both the skin and to hard surfaces as a precautionary measure in protecting against these anti-drug resistant bacteria. Honeymark expects this product to be available by the beginning of 2008. To purchase Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion and other Manuka Honey products call 866-427-7329 or go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Pain Relief for Arthritis Sufferers
Arthritis is a painful disease affecting millions of adults and children, world-wide. Over 100 different disorders can be classified as arthritis. In fact, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are a leading cause of disability. Conventional forms of treatment for arthritis may consists of steroids, painkillers and sometimes a change in diet. However, new research has indicated that a special type of honey called "Manuka Honey" is effective in treating arthritis as a natural form of pain relief from joint and muscle stiffness. These studies have shown that patients experienced a reduction in their pain levels when treated with Manuka Honey.
The reason why Manuka Honey is effective in treating arthritis is because it has natural anti-inflammatory properties. In forms of Arthritis that are more tissue than bone related, Manuka Honey can reduce inflammation, providing a natural form of pain relief. Anything that is applied to the skin is absorbed into the body. Manuka Honey has a way of diffusing deep into the skin, getting to the effected area. The result is a natural anti-inflammatory action which combines with the body's defense and support systems, improving circulation and nutrients to the joints while removing waste and preventing infections.
The natural anti-inflammatory agents found in Manuka Honey are glucosamine and hondroitin sulphate, which stimulate the body's manufacturing of cartilage components necessary for joint repair and assist in the reduction of pain and inflammation. Frank Buonanotte, the CEO of Honeymark International, which is a manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey as a healing agent says that their Pain Relief Cream is effective on back, neck and shoulder pain as well as providing relief for pains associated with arthritis and sprains. "Manuka Honey is gaining it's well-deserved recognition within the medical community as a viable alternative to traditional forms of medicine," Says Buonanotte. "Manuka Honey is a natural and organic ingredient that has no known side effects and is highly effective in treating a variety of different health conditions in addition to arthritis."
To purchase Honeymark's Pain Relief Cream with Active Manuka Honey, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
The reason why Manuka Honey is effective in treating arthritis is because it has natural anti-inflammatory properties. In forms of Arthritis that are more tissue than bone related, Manuka Honey can reduce inflammation, providing a natural form of pain relief. Anything that is applied to the skin is absorbed into the body. Manuka Honey has a way of diffusing deep into the skin, getting to the effected area. The result is a natural anti-inflammatory action which combines with the body's defense and support systems, improving circulation and nutrients to the joints while removing waste and preventing infections.
The natural anti-inflammatory agents found in Manuka Honey are glucosamine and hondroitin sulphate, which stimulate the body's manufacturing of cartilage components necessary for joint repair and assist in the reduction of pain and inflammation. Frank Buonanotte, the CEO of Honeymark International, which is a manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey as a healing agent says that their Pain Relief Cream is effective on back, neck and shoulder pain as well as providing relief for pains associated with arthritis and sprains. "Manuka Honey is gaining it's well-deserved recognition within the medical community as a viable alternative to traditional forms of medicine," Says Buonanotte. "Manuka Honey is a natural and organic ingredient that has no known side effects and is highly effective in treating a variety of different health conditions in addition to arthritis."
To purchase Honeymark's Pain Relief Cream with Active Manuka Honey, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
New Breakthrough in Eczema Treatment
Eczema is a general term for a variety of inflamed skin conditions. One of the most common forms of eczema is called atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema. Approximately 10% - 20% of the world population is affected by this chronic, relapsing and itchy rash. Eczema is most often characterized by dry, red and extremely itchy patches on the skin.
Individuals suffering from eczema have had a great deal of difficulty in relieving the symptoms. However, recent studies are finding that a special type of honey called "Manuka Honey" is extremely effective. Manuka Honey has antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties making it an amazing natural resource. It has also been known to have the ability to moisturize, soothe and repair dry, cracked and damaged skin.
Why is Manuka Honey so effective in treating eczema and other skin conditions? Research has indicated that Manuka Honey contains a second antibacterial component in addition to the glucose oxidase enzyme which is commonly found in other types of honey. There is evidence that the two antibacterial components have a synergistic action. There is no bacteria that is resistant to Manuka Honey, making it more effective than antibiotics and other traditional forms of medication. Manuka honey is also resistant to heat and has been found to be more resistant to the catalase effect of body serum which can affect the hydrogen peroxide activity found in other honeys.
There is form of eczema treatment that works overnight. However, with continued use, Manuka Honey can be extremely effective because of its active compounds and high antibiotic activity. Additionally, Manuka Honey has been known to repair, strengthen and heal damaged skin, supporting skin regeneration and the formation of new cells. It also has a soothing effect which helps eliminate the itchiness associated with eczema and other forms of dermatitis. The antiviral agent in the Manuka Honey also makes it virtually impossible for bacteria to exist.
"Historically, eczema has been notoriously difficulty to treat," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent. "Now with the new discoveries of the healing power of Manuka Honey, eczema sufferers have a new option." Like all honeys, Manuka Honey is sticky and not particularly desirable to use as a topical application on the skin, not to mention that it's somewhat expensive and hard to come by. However, Honeymark blends Manuka Honey into their creams and lotions, creating a variety of different skin care products. Honeymark's Anti-Itch Cream has achieved great results in treating eczema. Manuka Honey is the main ingredient. This product is also effective in treating insect bites/stings, poison ivy, poison oak/poison sumac, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis. For more information or to purchase this product, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Individuals suffering from eczema have had a great deal of difficulty in relieving the symptoms. However, recent studies are finding that a special type of honey called "Manuka Honey" is extremely effective. Manuka Honey has antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties making it an amazing natural resource. It has also been known to have the ability to moisturize, soothe and repair dry, cracked and damaged skin.
Why is Manuka Honey so effective in treating eczema and other skin conditions? Research has indicated that Manuka Honey contains a second antibacterial component in addition to the glucose oxidase enzyme which is commonly found in other types of honey. There is evidence that the two antibacterial components have a synergistic action. There is no bacteria that is resistant to Manuka Honey, making it more effective than antibiotics and other traditional forms of medication. Manuka honey is also resistant to heat and has been found to be more resistant to the catalase effect of body serum which can affect the hydrogen peroxide activity found in other honeys.
There is form of eczema treatment that works overnight. However, with continued use, Manuka Honey can be extremely effective because of its active compounds and high antibiotic activity. Additionally, Manuka Honey has been known to repair, strengthen and heal damaged skin, supporting skin regeneration and the formation of new cells. It also has a soothing effect which helps eliminate the itchiness associated with eczema and other forms of dermatitis. The antiviral agent in the Manuka Honey also makes it virtually impossible for bacteria to exist.
"Historically, eczema has been notoriously difficulty to treat," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent. "Now with the new discoveries of the healing power of Manuka Honey, eczema sufferers have a new option." Like all honeys, Manuka Honey is sticky and not particularly desirable to use as a topical application on the skin, not to mention that it's somewhat expensive and hard to come by. However, Honeymark blends Manuka Honey into their creams and lotions, creating a variety of different skin care products. Honeymark's Anti-Itch Cream has achieved great results in treating eczema. Manuka Honey is the main ingredient. This product is also effective in treating insect bites/stings, poison ivy, poison oak/poison sumac, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis. For more information or to purchase this product, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Information About Manuka Honey
Honeymark International is a U.S. based manufacturer of health care products that utilizes Manuka Honey as a healing agent. In a time that people are losing faith in traditional forms of western medicine and gaining faith in natural remedies, Manuka Honey is becoming a more popular ingredient in many health care products. Since Manuka Honey is indigenous to New Zealand, it hasn't had a chance to gain it's well deserved notoriety in the United States yet. Honeymark hopes to change that by promoting their new website, Honeymark.net.
Studies have shown that all honey is not created equal. Some types of honey may have more healing properties than others. Manuka Honey gets its medicinal properties because the honeybees in New Zealand pollinate the flowers of the Manuka bush which grows wild throughout New Zealand. The bees then take the nectar of the Manuka flower back to their hive and create a special type of honey that is extremely effective in treating a variety of different symptoms such as eczema, psoriasis, insect bites, wounds, burns, arthritis, athlete's foot, ringworm, nail fungus, etc.
These new findings are spreading like wild fire among the medical community as doctors cannot believe how well Manuka Honey works. "Manuka Honey makes it virtually impossible for bacteria to exist," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "In fact, Manuka Honey has been known to be effective on antibiotic-resistant stains of bacteria." Buonanotte believes that Manuka Honey will become a household name within the next few years. Many health care manufacturers are jumping on the band wagon and taping into this natural resource that has medical professionals perplexed as to how well it works.
"The biggest hurdle Honeymark has is selling the concept of Manuka Honey to the general public," says Buonanotte. "That's why we've launched Honeymark.net, which is an informational site that not only provides information about Manuka Honey but it also contains links to the most recent studies that have been conducted by scientists who have researched the usage of Manuka Honey for medical purposes."
For more information about the healing powers of Manuka Honey, go to www.Honeymark.net. or to purchase health care products containing Organic Manuka Honey as a healing agent, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Studies have shown that all honey is not created equal. Some types of honey may have more healing properties than others. Manuka Honey gets its medicinal properties because the honeybees in New Zealand pollinate the flowers of the Manuka bush which grows wild throughout New Zealand. The bees then take the nectar of the Manuka flower back to their hive and create a special type of honey that is extremely effective in treating a variety of different symptoms such as eczema, psoriasis, insect bites, wounds, burns, arthritis, athlete's foot, ringworm, nail fungus, etc.
These new findings are spreading like wild fire among the medical community as doctors cannot believe how well Manuka Honey works. "Manuka Honey makes it virtually impossible for bacteria to exist," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "In fact, Manuka Honey has been known to be effective on antibiotic-resistant stains of bacteria." Buonanotte believes that Manuka Honey will become a household name within the next few years. Many health care manufacturers are jumping on the band wagon and taping into this natural resource that has medical professionals perplexed as to how well it works.
"The biggest hurdle Honeymark has is selling the concept of Manuka Honey to the general public," says Buonanotte. "That's why we've launched Honeymark.net, which is an informational site that not only provides information about Manuka Honey but it also contains links to the most recent studies that have been conducted by scientists who have researched the usage of Manuka Honey for medical purposes."
For more information about the healing powers of Manuka Honey, go to www.Honeymark.net. or to purchase health care products containing Organic Manuka Honey as a healing agent, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Manuka Honey as a Topical Antibacterial Agent for the Treatment of Infected Wounds
There are now many published reports describing the effectiveness of honey rapidly clearing infection from wounds with no adverse side effects. A particular type of honey found in the New Zealand region called, "Manuka Honey" seems to have the highest potency of healing properties and is being widely used for medical purposes. Evidence suggests that Manuka Honey actively promotes healing. In laboratory studies, it has been shown to have an antimicrobial action against a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungal problems such as athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm.
Honey was used to treat infected wounds as far back as 2000 years before bacteria were found to be the cause of infection. More recently, honey has been reported to have an inhibitory effect to around 60 species of bacteria including aerobes and anaerobes, gram-positives and gram-negatives. An antifungal action has also been observed for some yeasts and species of Aspergillus and Penicillium, as well as all the common dermatophytes. The current prevalence of antibiotic-resistant microbial species has led to a re-evaluation of the medical use of honey.
A recent study on the successful usage of Manuka Honey as a dressing on infected wounds shows that many doctors support the use of Manuka Honey in infected wounds, particularly in patients susceptible to MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Manuka Honey has been used to treat infections in a wide range of wound types. These include burns, venous leg ulcers, leg ulcers of mixed aetiology, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, unhealed graft donor sites, abscesses, boils, pilonidal sinuses, infected wounds from lower limb surgery, necrotising faciitis and neonatal postoperative wound infection. In many of these and other cases, Manuka Honey has been used to heal wounds not responding to treatment with conventional antibiotics and antiseptics.
"Individuals with wounds infected with antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, not responding to antibiotic therapy, results have been achieved after applying our First Aid Antiseptic Lotion with Manuka Honey," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey. "Wounds infected with MRSA have also been cleared of infection and healed by application of our products." To purchase high-end, health care products containing Manuka Honey as a healing agent, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Honey was used to treat infected wounds as far back as 2000 years before bacteria were found to be the cause of infection. More recently, honey has been reported to have an inhibitory effect to around 60 species of bacteria including aerobes and anaerobes, gram-positives and gram-negatives. An antifungal action has also been observed for some yeasts and species of Aspergillus and Penicillium, as well as all the common dermatophytes. The current prevalence of antibiotic-resistant microbial species has led to a re-evaluation of the medical use of honey.
A recent study on the successful usage of Manuka Honey as a dressing on infected wounds shows that many doctors support the use of Manuka Honey in infected wounds, particularly in patients susceptible to MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Manuka Honey has been used to treat infections in a wide range of wound types. These include burns, venous leg ulcers, leg ulcers of mixed aetiology, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, unhealed graft donor sites, abscesses, boils, pilonidal sinuses, infected wounds from lower limb surgery, necrotising faciitis and neonatal postoperative wound infection. In many of these and other cases, Manuka Honey has been used to heal wounds not responding to treatment with conventional antibiotics and antiseptics.
"Individuals with wounds infected with antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, not responding to antibiotic therapy, results have been achieved after applying our First Aid Antiseptic Lotion with Manuka Honey," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey. "Wounds infected with MRSA have also been cleared of infection and healed by application of our products." To purchase high-end, health care products containing Manuka Honey as a healing agent, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
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