Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products, is utilizing a special type of honey that has been proven to destroy strains of bacteria that are otherwise impervious to antibiotics.
The medical industry has been turned upside down with the onslaught of cases involving antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Due to the microorganisms' ability to mutate and become resistant to elements that are attempting to destroy them, medical professionals have been searching for an alternative solution to treat Staph infections and other hard-to-kill bacteria. Their prays were answered when a manufacturer of advanced wound care products hired BioScreen Laboratories to do some third-party product testing on their products in order to confirm their effectiveness in destroying this life-threatening bacteria.
Honeymark International is a skin care manufacturer that has found a niche in developing products containing Active Manuka Honey which is a particular type of honey that has been found to have extremely powerful antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Honeymark hired BioScreen to perform tests to determine the effectiveness of their product in destroying MRSA. The result of the testing indicated that Honeymark's Manuka Honey product does have antimicrobial activity against MRSA.
This is ground breaking news considering that there are very few options to treat wounds infected with MRSA. Manuka Honey kills bacteria in a different manner in which antibiotics do. Manuka Honey draws water out of bacteria, making it impossible for the bacteria to survive. Manuka Honey creates an acidic and sugary environment within the wound bed that bacteria cannot withstand. To date, there has been no bacteria that has been able to develop a resistance to Manuka Honey.
Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion can be purchased on their website and soon at retailers across the country. The company also plans on releasing similar products in the form of an Antiseptic Spray and an Sanitizing Hand Gel later this year. "We've been achieving great results with our wound product in healing Staph infections," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "There are currently no over-the-counter products that are as capable of healing seriously infected wounds. The antibacterial properties of Manuka Honey have far superseded those of any other OTC product on the market."
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
15 Reasons to Use Manuka Honey for Medical Purposes
Recent studies have shown that a particular type of honey known as "Manuka Honey" contains extremely powerful healing properties, even more so than antibiotics in some cases.
Prior to the invention of antibiotics, honey was used for many years as a remedy for infected wounds and a variety of other health conditions. Among the different types of honey available, scientists have now discovered that honey derived from a floral source indigenous to New Zealand called Manuka Honey has extraordinary healing properties.
Unlike the days when honey was used as a natural remedy, medical professionals now know that many health conditions are caused by presence of infectious bacteria. Over the course of the past few decades, there has been a significant overuse of antibiotics by doctors. In addition, bacteria has the ability to mutate and become resistant to elements that are attempting to destroy them, such as antibiotics. In the wake of an overwhelming amount of reported cases of Staph infections involving antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial, doctors are scrambling around in search of a viable solution. Manuka Honey contains very powerful antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. To date, there has been no types of bacteria that have shown a resistance to it.
Manuka Honey destroys bacteria in a different manner in which antibiotics do by drawing water out of the bacteria, making it impossible for the bacteria to survive. As a result, wound dressings containing Manuka Honey have been successful in treating life-threatening infections involving hard-to-kill bacteria such as MRSA. This news has taken the medical industry by storm.
Honey is no longer being viewed as just a food item. It's transition from the food cabinet to the medicine cabinet is inevitable. Not just any honey will do though. Laboratory studies have indicated that even though standard honey may contain some antibacterial properties, Manuka Honey is significantly more potent. Below is a list of 15 reasons to use Manuka Honey for medical purposes:
1. Manuka Honey has no known side effects;
2. Manuka Honey has natural antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties;
3. Manuka Honey creates a moist healing environment that allows new skin cells to grow across a healing wound flush with the surface of the wound, preventing deformity of the skin and scaring;
4. Manuka Honey rapidly clears infection by destroying bacteria;
5. Manuka Honey repairs damaged skin and regenerates new skin growth;
6. Manuka Honey hastens the healing process;
7. Manuka Honey eliminates malodor by destroying the bacteria that cause it;
8. Manuka Honey can heal Staph infections and destroy antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA and VRE;
9. The viscosity of Manuka Honey provides a protective barrier to prevent wounds from becoming infected;
10. Manuka Honey causes scabs and dead skin cells to lift off the surface of the wound, leaving a clean healthy wound bed in which re-growth of tissue can occur;
11. Manuka Honey stimulates the growth of tissue involved in the healing process;
12. Manuka Honey 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;
13. Manuka Honey has an anti-inflammatory action that relieves pain;
14. Manuka Honey has antifungal properties that cure ringworm and other fungal conditions;
15. Manuka Honey is all-natural and organic.
"At a time that consumers are losing faith in pharmaceuticals and gaining faith in natural alternatives, Manuka Honey has earned its well-deserved recognition as a healing agent," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of Manuka Honey products. "Even though many people are still unaware of its potential, it is our believe that Manuka Honey will soon become a valued resource in the skin care industry."
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Prior to the invention of antibiotics, honey was used for many years as a remedy for infected wounds and a variety of other health conditions. Among the different types of honey available, scientists have now discovered that honey derived from a floral source indigenous to New Zealand called Manuka Honey has extraordinary healing properties.
Unlike the days when honey was used as a natural remedy, medical professionals now know that many health conditions are caused by presence of infectious bacteria. Over the course of the past few decades, there has been a significant overuse of antibiotics by doctors. In addition, bacteria has the ability to mutate and become resistant to elements that are attempting to destroy them, such as antibiotics. In the wake of an overwhelming amount of reported cases of Staph infections involving antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial, doctors are scrambling around in search of a viable solution. Manuka Honey contains very powerful antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. To date, there has been no types of bacteria that have shown a resistance to it.
Manuka Honey destroys bacteria in a different manner in which antibiotics do by drawing water out of the bacteria, making it impossible for the bacteria to survive. As a result, wound dressings containing Manuka Honey have been successful in treating life-threatening infections involving hard-to-kill bacteria such as MRSA. This news has taken the medical industry by storm.
Honey is no longer being viewed as just a food item. It's transition from the food cabinet to the medicine cabinet is inevitable. Not just any honey will do though. Laboratory studies have indicated that even though standard honey may contain some antibacterial properties, Manuka Honey is significantly more potent. Below is a list of 15 reasons to use Manuka Honey for medical purposes:
1. Manuka Honey has no known side effects;
2. Manuka Honey has natural antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties;
3. Manuka Honey creates a moist healing environment that allows new skin cells to grow across a healing wound flush with the surface of the wound, preventing deformity of the skin and scaring;
4. Manuka Honey rapidly clears infection by destroying bacteria;
5. Manuka Honey repairs damaged skin and regenerates new skin growth;
6. Manuka Honey hastens the healing process;
7. Manuka Honey eliminates malodor by destroying the bacteria that cause it;
8. Manuka Honey can heal Staph infections and destroy antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA and VRE;
9. The viscosity of Manuka Honey provides a protective barrier to prevent wounds from becoming infected;
10. Manuka Honey causes scabs and dead skin cells to lift off the surface of the wound, leaving a clean healthy wound bed in which re-growth of tissue can occur;
11. Manuka Honey stimulates the growth of tissue involved in the healing process;
12. Manuka Honey 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;
13. Manuka Honey has an anti-inflammatory action that relieves pain;
14. Manuka Honey has antifungal properties that cure ringworm and other fungal conditions;
15. Manuka Honey is all-natural and organic.
"At a time that consumers are losing faith in pharmaceuticals and gaining faith in natural alternatives, Manuka Honey has earned its well-deserved recognition as a healing agent," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of Manuka Honey products. "Even though many people are still unaware of its potential, it is our believe that Manuka Honey will soon become a valued resource in the skin care industry."
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
The Next Big Thing in Skin Care
New studies are showing that a special type of honey known as Manuka Honey has extraordinary healing properties and is successful in the treatment of a variety of different skin conditions.
Not all honey is created equal, according to a manufacturer of skin care products. Honeymark International has a product line containing a unique type of honey called "Manuka Honey" which is derived from particular floral source found in New Zealand. This natural ingredient is now being viewed as a miracle substance, considering the fact that it is being used to successfully treat conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, infected wounds, pain, ringworm, athlete's foot, etc.
Manuka Honey has gained its well-deserved notoriety in Europe and is quickly becoming a household name in the U.S. With consumers having easy access to the Internet, they are scouring the web for answers and more viable alternatives to their health conditions. For example, WebMD.com, a very popular website for individuals to obtain information about medical conditions receives over 1 million hits per day. Among the most requested ailments are questions about Staph infections and MRSA. In addition to the fact that some of these infections are considered life-threatening, antibiotics just aren't working on them any more. However, the microorganisms associated with these infections have not been able to develop a resistance against Manuka Honey, making it one of the only options available.
Patients suffering from eczema their entire lives are finding that products containing Manuka Honey are actually working when all other products have failed. Manuka Honey is not only capable of eliminating the dry blotches associated with dermatitis but it actually heals damaged skin and regenerates new skin growth. Even psoriasis that has been virtually untreatable up until now is having a hard time resisting the powerful healing properties of Manuka Honey.
Manuka Honey gets its healing power from strong antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. All types of honey contain hydrogen peroxide, a known antiseptic. However, Manuka Honey has additional properties that provide more potency to its effectiveness. Unlike standard honey, Manuka Honey is not affected by heat or light. It also remains stable when diluted as will happen when applied to the skin. Consumers also find comfort in knowing that Manuka Honey is an all-natural, organic ingredient that has been found to have no negative side effects when used for medical purposes.
Bacteria is the cause of many skin irritations as well as malodor. Because Manuka Honey's main claim to fame is destroying bacteria, it has become quite a commodity. Manuka Honey destroys bacteria by drawing water out of the microbes, making it impossible for them to survive. This is different than the way antibiotics destroy bacteria. Since bacteria have the ability to mutate and become resistant to elements that are attempting to destroy them, we are slowly starting to see antibiotics become less effective. There have been no reports have any kind of bacteria being resistant to Manuka Honey which means that this natural resource may be finding a permanent place in the world of modern medicine.
As if all of this wasn't impressive enough, Manuka Honey has also been known to have anti-inflammatory properties, making it possible to relieve pain. Products are now being developed to treat arthritis as well as other types of muscle and joint pain. "Manuka Honey has natural antibacterial, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties, making it an extremely valuable substance," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "In all of my years in the health care industry, I haven't seen any one substance be more effective in treating such a wide variety of symptoms so efficiently and without side effects. This is why Manuka Honey is now gaining a competitive edge over pharmaceuticals and other traditional forms of medicine."
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Not all honey is created equal, according to a manufacturer of skin care products. Honeymark International has a product line containing a unique type of honey called "Manuka Honey" which is derived from particular floral source found in New Zealand. This natural ingredient is now being viewed as a miracle substance, considering the fact that it is being used to successfully treat conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, infected wounds, pain, ringworm, athlete's foot, etc.
Manuka Honey has gained its well-deserved notoriety in Europe and is quickly becoming a household name in the U.S. With consumers having easy access to the Internet, they are scouring the web for answers and more viable alternatives to their health conditions. For example, WebMD.com, a very popular website for individuals to obtain information about medical conditions receives over 1 million hits per day. Among the most requested ailments are questions about Staph infections and MRSA. In addition to the fact that some of these infections are considered life-threatening, antibiotics just aren't working on them any more. However, the microorganisms associated with these infections have not been able to develop a resistance against Manuka Honey, making it one of the only options available.
Patients suffering from eczema their entire lives are finding that products containing Manuka Honey are actually working when all other products have failed. Manuka Honey is not only capable of eliminating the dry blotches associated with dermatitis but it actually heals damaged skin and regenerates new skin growth. Even psoriasis that has been virtually untreatable up until now is having a hard time resisting the powerful healing properties of Manuka Honey.
Manuka Honey gets its healing power from strong antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. All types of honey contain hydrogen peroxide, a known antiseptic. However, Manuka Honey has additional properties that provide more potency to its effectiveness. Unlike standard honey, Manuka Honey is not affected by heat or light. It also remains stable when diluted as will happen when applied to the skin. Consumers also find comfort in knowing that Manuka Honey is an all-natural, organic ingredient that has been found to have no negative side effects when used for medical purposes.
Bacteria is the cause of many skin irritations as well as malodor. Because Manuka Honey's main claim to fame is destroying bacteria, it has become quite a commodity. Manuka Honey destroys bacteria by drawing water out of the microbes, making it impossible for them to survive. This is different than the way antibiotics destroy bacteria. Since bacteria have the ability to mutate and become resistant to elements that are attempting to destroy them, we are slowly starting to see antibiotics become less effective. There have been no reports have any kind of bacteria being resistant to Manuka Honey which means that this natural resource may be finding a permanent place in the world of modern medicine.
As if all of this wasn't impressive enough, Manuka Honey has also been known to have anti-inflammatory properties, making it possible to relieve pain. Products are now being developed to treat arthritis as well as other types of muscle and joint pain. "Manuka Honey has natural antibacterial, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties, making it an extremely valuable substance," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "In all of my years in the health care industry, I haven't seen any one substance be more effective in treating such a wide variety of symptoms so efficiently and without side effects. This is why Manuka Honey is now gaining a competitive edge over pharmaceuticals and other traditional forms of medicine."
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Using Manuka Honey as a Natural Antiseptic
The next stage in advanced wound care is the use of a special type of honey known as "Manuka Honey" which has been found to have extraordinary antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Before antibiotics were invented, it was not uncommon for medical professionals to use honey on a wound to prevent infection and to quicken the healing process. Recent studies are now showing that a special type of honey called Manuka Honey is extremely effectiveness in treating cuts, wounds, burns, insect bites, various skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and other forms of dermatitis. Fungal infections are also being treated with Manuka Honey, including ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch and nail fungus. Clinical trials have proven that the medical use of Manuka Honey is an effective way to clear even the most heavily infected wounds quickly, without the negative side effects and potential for overuse of antibiotics. It is so effective that it is even being successfully used to treat Staph infections by destroying MRSA.
The healing properties of Manuka honey are due to several components. Hydrogen peroxide is produced by an enzyme in all types of honey. Doctors have used hydrogen peroxide to disinfect and heal damaged skin. It also has the ability to clear infections due to its antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. Scientific evidence has proven that most strains of harmful bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen or hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is one of the many components that help regulate the amount of oxygen getting to cells and increases oxygenation of tissues.
Manuka Honey also creates a moist healing barrier around the wound, preventing the dressing from sticking to bandages and causing additional tissue damage. When using a Manuka Honey dressing on wounds, scarring is reduced because it allows skin cells grow without forming a scab. The antibacterial properties and viscosity of Manuka Honey also provide a barrier to prevent cross-infection of wounds.
It is now known that Manuka Honey supplies nutrients necessary for healthy tissue regeneration and stimulates the growth of new blood capillaries. It contains a wide range of amino acids, vitamins, trace elements and high levels of sugar. The Vitamin C content in honey plays a role in collagen synthesis.
The acidity of Manuka Honey also contributes to the healing process in wounds. The high sugar content present in Manuka Honey draws lymph out to the cells while absorbing moisture. Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce swelling and therefore pain. It also lifts dirt and debris out the wound bed and removes any remaining dead skin tissue. It has also been proven in scientific studies that Manuka Honey is more effective than silver sulfadiazine and polyurethane film dressings for the treatment of burns.
"Manuka Honey is relatively new to the U.S. markets but gaining a lot of notoriety within the medical industry as a viable alternative to antibiotics," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent. "Our Manuka Honey products are achieving results on patients when no other products have worked and it has to do with the powerful healing properties of this natural ingredient."
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Before antibiotics were invented, it was not uncommon for medical professionals to use honey on a wound to prevent infection and to quicken the healing process. Recent studies are now showing that a special type of honey called Manuka Honey is extremely effectiveness in treating cuts, wounds, burns, insect bites, various skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and other forms of dermatitis. Fungal infections are also being treated with Manuka Honey, including ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch and nail fungus. Clinical trials have proven that the medical use of Manuka Honey is an effective way to clear even the most heavily infected wounds quickly, without the negative side effects and potential for overuse of antibiotics. It is so effective that it is even being successfully used to treat Staph infections by destroying MRSA.
The healing properties of Manuka honey are due to several components. Hydrogen peroxide is produced by an enzyme in all types of honey. Doctors have used hydrogen peroxide to disinfect and heal damaged skin. It also has the ability to clear infections due to its antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. Scientific evidence has proven that most strains of harmful bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen or hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is one of the many components that help regulate the amount of oxygen getting to cells and increases oxygenation of tissues.
Manuka Honey also creates a moist healing barrier around the wound, preventing the dressing from sticking to bandages and causing additional tissue damage. When using a Manuka Honey dressing on wounds, scarring is reduced because it allows skin cells grow without forming a scab. The antibacterial properties and viscosity of Manuka Honey also provide a barrier to prevent cross-infection of wounds.
It is now known that Manuka Honey supplies nutrients necessary for healthy tissue regeneration and stimulates the growth of new blood capillaries. It contains a wide range of amino acids, vitamins, trace elements and high levels of sugar. The Vitamin C content in honey plays a role in collagen synthesis.
The acidity of Manuka Honey also contributes to the healing process in wounds. The high sugar content present in Manuka Honey draws lymph out to the cells while absorbing moisture. Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce swelling and therefore pain. It also lifts dirt and debris out the wound bed and removes any remaining dead skin tissue. It has also been proven in scientific studies that Manuka Honey is more effective than silver sulfadiazine and polyurethane film dressings for the treatment of burns.
"Manuka Honey is relatively new to the U.S. markets but gaining a lot of notoriety within the medical industry as a viable alternative to antibiotics," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent. "Our Manuka Honey products are achieving results on patients when no other products have worked and it has to do with the powerful healing properties of this natural ingredient."
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Honeymark - Manuka Honey Products
The following is a review of four Manuka Honey products manufactured by Honeymark International.
Manuka Honey is a special type of honey that has been found to have very powerful healing properties. In some cases, Manuka Honey has even been proven to be more effective than antibiotics and other traditional forms of medicine. Most skin conditions are caused by bacteria and other microbes. Because Manuka Honey contains extremely powerful antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, it is now being considered a viable solution to many health conditions. In addition to its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, Manuka Honey also has natural antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties, making it an amazing natural resource. It is also important to know that Manuka Honey has been found to have no negative side effects when used for medical purposes. Active Manuka Honey with a UMF rating of 10+ is a main ingredient in all Honeymark products.
Anti-Itch Cream: This product is effective in treating eczema, psoriasis and other forms or dermatitis. Relieving the itching sensation associated with these conditions is only a small portion of what the product is capable of doing. The Manuka Honey repairs damaged skin tissue and generates new, healthy skin growth. There has been documented evidence indicating that Manuka Honey is extremely effective in healing the dry blotches associated with eczema and psoriasis. This product is also effective in treating insect bites, insect stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, rashes and other skin irritations. Honeymark's Anti-Itch cream also contains hydrocortisone which helps to alleviate itching.
Pain Relief Cream: Unlike many other healing substances, Manuka Honey has the ability to diffuse deep into the depths of skin tissue getting to affected areas. In addition, Manuka Honey has anti-inflammatory properties that are effective in relieving pain. This product is for arthritis and other types of muscle or joint pain. In addition to Manuka Honey, it also contains other pain relieving ingredients such as menthol, Emu oil and almond oil.
First Aid Antiseptic Lotion: Wound care is Manuka Honey's main claim to fame. Bacteria feed off of the damaged tissue in a wound, infecting it and making it difficult to heal. It has been reported that there are no types of bacteria that can survive if Manuka Honey is present. This is because Manuka Honey is extremely acidic and has a high concentration of sugar. Bacteria cannot survive in this type of environment. Manuka Honey also has the ability to draw water out of bacteria, making it impossible for the bacteria to survive. Manuka Honey is so effective in destroying bacteria that it is even effective in treating Staph infections and killing the superbugs associated with MRSA. Other advantages of using a wound dressing containing Manuka Honey is that it creates a moist barrier around the wound that lifts scabs off the surface of the skin, eliminating the possibility of scaring while the anti-inflammatory properties of Manuka Honey eliminates pain. In more serious wounds, Manuka Honey has even been known to eliminate malodor. It is believed that the microorganisms present in the wound give off better smelling gases after feeding on the Manuka Honey. Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion also contains benzalkonium chloride which is an FDA approved antiseptic.
Anti-Fungal Solutions: As indicated above, Manuka Honey has natural antifungal properties that make this product effective in treating ringworm and other fungal conditions such as athlete's foot, jock itch and nail fungus. In addition to the Manuka Honey, this product also contains tolnaftate which is also effective in treating fungal conditions.
"In addition to our line of health care products, Honeymark plans to introduce a cosmetic line later this year," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Our cosmetic line will include a shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer and an Anti-Aging Serum, all containing Manuka Honey."
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Manuka Honey is a special type of honey that has been found to have very powerful healing properties. In some cases, Manuka Honey has even been proven to be more effective than antibiotics and other traditional forms of medicine. Most skin conditions are caused by bacteria and other microbes. Because Manuka Honey contains extremely powerful antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, it is now being considered a viable solution to many health conditions. In addition to its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, Manuka Honey also has natural antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties, making it an amazing natural resource. It is also important to know that Manuka Honey has been found to have no negative side effects when used for medical purposes. Active Manuka Honey with a UMF rating of 10+ is a main ingredient in all Honeymark products.
Anti-Itch Cream: This product is effective in treating eczema, psoriasis and other forms or dermatitis. Relieving the itching sensation associated with these conditions is only a small portion of what the product is capable of doing. The Manuka Honey repairs damaged skin tissue and generates new, healthy skin growth. There has been documented evidence indicating that Manuka Honey is extremely effective in healing the dry blotches associated with eczema and psoriasis. This product is also effective in treating insect bites, insect stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, rashes and other skin irritations. Honeymark's Anti-Itch cream also contains hydrocortisone which helps to alleviate itching.
Pain Relief Cream: Unlike many other healing substances, Manuka Honey has the ability to diffuse deep into the depths of skin tissue getting to affected areas. In addition, Manuka Honey has anti-inflammatory properties that are effective in relieving pain. This product is for arthritis and other types of muscle or joint pain. In addition to Manuka Honey, it also contains other pain relieving ingredients such as menthol, Emu oil and almond oil.
First Aid Antiseptic Lotion: Wound care is Manuka Honey's main claim to fame. Bacteria feed off of the damaged tissue in a wound, infecting it and making it difficult to heal. It has been reported that there are no types of bacteria that can survive if Manuka Honey is present. This is because Manuka Honey is extremely acidic and has a high concentration of sugar. Bacteria cannot survive in this type of environment. Manuka Honey also has the ability to draw water out of bacteria, making it impossible for the bacteria to survive. Manuka Honey is so effective in destroying bacteria that it is even effective in treating Staph infections and killing the superbugs associated with MRSA. Other advantages of using a wound dressing containing Manuka Honey is that it creates a moist barrier around the wound that lifts scabs off the surface of the skin, eliminating the possibility of scaring while the anti-inflammatory properties of Manuka Honey eliminates pain. In more serious wounds, Manuka Honey has even been known to eliminate malodor. It is believed that the microorganisms present in the wound give off better smelling gases after feeding on the Manuka Honey. Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion also contains benzalkonium chloride which is an FDA approved antiseptic.
Anti-Fungal Solutions: As indicated above, Manuka Honey has natural antifungal properties that make this product effective in treating ringworm and other fungal conditions such as athlete's foot, jock itch and nail fungus. In addition to the Manuka Honey, this product also contains tolnaftate which is also effective in treating fungal conditions.
"In addition to our line of health care products, Honeymark plans to introduce a cosmetic line later this year," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Our cosmetic line will include a shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer and an Anti-Aging Serum, all containing Manuka Honey."
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Friday, March 21, 2008
The Healing Benefits of Honey
An ancient remedy is being re-evaluated as a viable solution to treating infected wounds and other skin irritants in the wake of cases involving antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
Honey has been developing a good reputation for its medical qualities. It has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of different health conditions. Hippocrates discovered that honey clears infections and heals wounds. The misconception that modern medicine is more effective had shadowed the previously recognized healing properties of honey but recently it's been making a comeback.
For seriously infected wounds, a particular type of honey has proven to be more effective than standard types of honey. Indigenous to New Zealand, Manuka Honey is particularly valuable because it has a higher level of antibacterial activity than other honeys. Manuka Honey has been found to keep wounds free of infection and reduced inflammation, allowing the wound to heal more efficiently.
Because of its healing properties, Manuka Honey is now being used as an ingredient in wound care and other health care products. The antibacterial properties of Manuka Honey are so powerful that they have even been found to stop the superbugs associated with antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria (such as MRSA) in their tracks. As a result, Manuka Honey products are now being used where antibiotics and standard forms of medicine fail.
In New Zealand, beekeepers move the beehives close to a plant called the Manuka bush. The flowers of this plant produce nectar containing strong antibacterial elements. Unfortunately, Manuka Honey is not an abundant resource. The Manuka bush only flowers during a 6 week period between the months of December and January. Honeybees carry twice their weight in nectar back to their hives where they produce this special type of honey. Only a small percentage of this honey contains high enough antibacterial properties to be used for medical purposes.
Manuka Honey products have one major advantage over antibiotics. Bacteria has the ability to mutate and become resistant to elements that are attempting to destroy them. However, there have been no reports of any bacteria being able to develop a resistance to Manuka Honey. Doctors caution patients that only Manuka Honey contains enough antibacterial and antimicrobial properties to be as effective. Standard forms of honey do not work as well for medical purposes.
The general consensus among the medical community is that Manuka Honey is a viable solution for healing infected wounds and other types of skin conditions. "Manuka Honey has antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties, making it an amazing natural resource," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International which is a manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey as a healing agent. "It has also been found that Manuka Honey has no negative side effects when being used for medicinal purposes. At a time that people are losing faith in pharmaceuticals and gaining faith in natural alternatives, we predict that Manuka Honey will soon become widely used as a main ingredient in many health care products."
Honeymark is the leading manufacturer of Manuka Honey products in the U.S. For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com
Honey has been developing a good reputation for its medical qualities. It has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of different health conditions. Hippocrates discovered that honey clears infections and heals wounds. The misconception that modern medicine is more effective had shadowed the previously recognized healing properties of honey but recently it's been making a comeback.
For seriously infected wounds, a particular type of honey has proven to be more effective than standard types of honey. Indigenous to New Zealand, Manuka Honey is particularly valuable because it has a higher level of antibacterial activity than other honeys. Manuka Honey has been found to keep wounds free of infection and reduced inflammation, allowing the wound to heal more efficiently.
Because of its healing properties, Manuka Honey is now being used as an ingredient in wound care and other health care products. The antibacterial properties of Manuka Honey are so powerful that they have even been found to stop the superbugs associated with antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria (such as MRSA) in their tracks. As a result, Manuka Honey products are now being used where antibiotics and standard forms of medicine fail.
In New Zealand, beekeepers move the beehives close to a plant called the Manuka bush. The flowers of this plant produce nectar containing strong antibacterial elements. Unfortunately, Manuka Honey is not an abundant resource. The Manuka bush only flowers during a 6 week period between the months of December and January. Honeybees carry twice their weight in nectar back to their hives where they produce this special type of honey. Only a small percentage of this honey contains high enough antibacterial properties to be used for medical purposes.
Manuka Honey products have one major advantage over antibiotics. Bacteria has the ability to mutate and become resistant to elements that are attempting to destroy them. However, there have been no reports of any bacteria being able to develop a resistance to Manuka Honey. Doctors caution patients that only Manuka Honey contains enough antibacterial and antimicrobial properties to be as effective. Standard forms of honey do not work as well for medical purposes.
The general consensus among the medical community is that Manuka Honey is a viable solution for healing infected wounds and other types of skin conditions. "Manuka Honey has antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties, making it an amazing natural resource," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International which is a manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey as a healing agent. "It has also been found that Manuka Honey has no negative side effects when being used for medicinal purposes. At a time that people are losing faith in pharmaceuticals and gaining faith in natural alternatives, we predict that Manuka Honey will soon become widely used as a main ingredient in many health care products."
Honeymark is the leading manufacturer of Manuka Honey products in the U.S. For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Active Manuka Honey
Clinical reports indicate that a special type of honey has the ability to heal wounds and protect against even the most harmful infections. This honey is now being used as an ingredient in skin care products.
Scientists are evaluating different antibacterial substances in order to find an effective treatment for wounds infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The superbugs associated with these types of life-threatening infections have become a major clinical concern. Honey is at the top of the list, given the fact that it has been used for over 4000 years as a wound dressing. More recently, honey has been reconsidered for medical use as numerous reports indicate that it rates favorably in comparison to modern wound dressing materials.
Researchers have discovered that honey possesses a natural antibacterial activity and is very effective in clearing infected wounds as well as protecting wounds from becoming infected. Honey has also been found to have a debriding effect, anti-inflammatory properties and a stimulatory effect on granulation and epithelialisation. In many cases honey has cleared infected wounds when conventional medicine had failed.
Scientists have reported that seriously infected wounds quickly becoming sterile within a week after being treated with a honey-based dressing. It has also been determined that honey forms a protective barrier, preventing clean wounds from becoming infected and therefore preventing cross-infection. Honey has no adverse effects on skin tissue which also makes it safe to use on wounds in order to clear infection.
Honey that is produced from different floral sources have different healing properties. The antibacterial activity in honey is primarily due to hydrogen peroxide which produced by enzymes when honey is diluted. Hydrogen peroxide has been used as an antiseptic but can damage skin tissue in high concentrations. The level of hydrogen peroxide in honey is well below the level that causes damage to skin tissue. A certain type of honey known as Manuka Honey contains an additional plant-derived antibacterial component called the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF which makes it even more effective in the healing process.
It has been determined in clinical studies that the antibacterial potency of UMF Active Manuka Honey is well in excess of that needed to stop the growth of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA and VRE. "The unusual antibacterial activity of Manuka Honey is about twice as great as the hydrogen peroxide activity of other types of honey," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International which is a manufacturer of advanced skin care products. "Manuka Honey has become known as a valuable ingredient in health care products considering the fact that it has the ability to heal better than most pharmaceuticals, without negative side effects."
Buonanotte cautions that standard honey may not have enough antibacterial properties to heal wounds the way Manuka Honey can. Manuka Honey is also potent enough to treat a variety of other skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, ring worm, athlete's foot, etc.
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Scientists are evaluating different antibacterial substances in order to find an effective treatment for wounds infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The superbugs associated with these types of life-threatening infections have become a major clinical concern. Honey is at the top of the list, given the fact that it has been used for over 4000 years as a wound dressing. More recently, honey has been reconsidered for medical use as numerous reports indicate that it rates favorably in comparison to modern wound dressing materials.
Researchers have discovered that honey possesses a natural antibacterial activity and is very effective in clearing infected wounds as well as protecting wounds from becoming infected. Honey has also been found to have a debriding effect, anti-inflammatory properties and a stimulatory effect on granulation and epithelialisation. In many cases honey has cleared infected wounds when conventional medicine had failed.
Scientists have reported that seriously infected wounds quickly becoming sterile within a week after being treated with a honey-based dressing. It has also been determined that honey forms a protective barrier, preventing clean wounds from becoming infected and therefore preventing cross-infection. Honey has no adverse effects on skin tissue which also makes it safe to use on wounds in order to clear infection.
Honey that is produced from different floral sources have different healing properties. The antibacterial activity in honey is primarily due to hydrogen peroxide which produced by enzymes when honey is diluted. Hydrogen peroxide has been used as an antiseptic but can damage skin tissue in high concentrations. The level of hydrogen peroxide in honey is well below the level that causes damage to skin tissue. A certain type of honey known as Manuka Honey contains an additional plant-derived antibacterial component called the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF which makes it even more effective in the healing process.
It has been determined in clinical studies that the antibacterial potency of UMF Active Manuka Honey is well in excess of that needed to stop the growth of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA and VRE. "The unusual antibacterial activity of Manuka Honey is about twice as great as the hydrogen peroxide activity of other types of honey," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International which is a manufacturer of advanced skin care products. "Manuka Honey has become known as a valuable ingredient in health care products considering the fact that it has the ability to heal better than most pharmaceuticals, without negative side effects."
Buonanotte cautions that standard honey may not have enough antibacterial properties to heal wounds the way Manuka Honey can. Manuka Honey is also potent enough to treat a variety of other skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, ring worm, athlete's foot, etc.
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Manuka Honey
Extensive research has verified that a particular type of honey is extremely effective in treating infected wounds and other skin conditions.
In addition to being a food item, honey has been used as an active ingredient in many traditional healing remedies, primarily due to its ability to destroy bacteria. All types of honey have some level of antibacterial properties. When used on an infected wound, honey has the ability to absorb moisture from bacteria, making it impossible for the bacteria to survive. In addition, honey also produces low levels of hydrogen peroxide, which is a natural antiseptic.
One type of honey known as Manuka Honey contains additional antibacterial properties that are not due to hygroscopic mechanisms or hydrogen peroxide. Manuka Honey is a monofloral honey that is derived from the nectar of the manuka bush (leptospermum scoparium), which grows wild throughout New Zealand. Studies of the applications of Manuka Honey have been conducted by scientists with impressive results. Researchers have shown that Manuka Honey can be an effective antiseptic with the ability to combat many common forms of bacteria that infect wounds.
Studies have verified that Manuka Honey is more effective than the standard medical treatments for burns, skin ulcers and wounds. Its high level of antibacterial activity being effective against antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria has become of increasing interest within the medical industry. Manuka Honey also has the ability to hasten the healing process while avoiding the risks associated with some traditional forms of medical treatments. For example, antibiotics cause cell damage and topical hydrogen peroxide in high concentrations can cause tissue damage. When used as a wound dressing, Manuka Honey creates a moist healing environment which is not only essential for tissue re-growth but the anti-inflammatory properties present in Manuka Honey also reduces pain.
In addition to having a potent antibacterial activity, Manuka Honey also has a debriding action and a stimulatory effect on wound healing and tissue re-growth. Other types of honey are not as effective. Manuka Honey's healing properties are also stable and don't lose their potency when heated or exposed to light, like other types of honey. Under normal circumstances, hydrogen peroxide will be diminished or destroyed when coming in contact with the catalase enzyme present in blood and other body fluids. A similar destructive circumstance occurs when honey comes in contact with boiling water which makes the use of honey in hot tea for a sore counterproductive. Manuka Honey retains its antibacterial activity in both of these scenarios.
"Clinical studies demonstrate that Manuka Honey produces faster results with fewer complications compared to the standard medical treatments for everything from infected wounds to eczema," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of advanced skin care products. "Manuka Honey is found to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial properties and has been found to have no negative side effects when used for medical purposes."
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com
In addition to being a food item, honey has been used as an active ingredient in many traditional healing remedies, primarily due to its ability to destroy bacteria. All types of honey have some level of antibacterial properties. When used on an infected wound, honey has the ability to absorb moisture from bacteria, making it impossible for the bacteria to survive. In addition, honey also produces low levels of hydrogen peroxide, which is a natural antiseptic.
One type of honey known as Manuka Honey contains additional antibacterial properties that are not due to hygroscopic mechanisms or hydrogen peroxide. Manuka Honey is a monofloral honey that is derived from the nectar of the manuka bush (leptospermum scoparium), which grows wild throughout New Zealand. Studies of the applications of Manuka Honey have been conducted by scientists with impressive results. Researchers have shown that Manuka Honey can be an effective antiseptic with the ability to combat many common forms of bacteria that infect wounds.
Studies have verified that Manuka Honey is more effective than the standard medical treatments for burns, skin ulcers and wounds. Its high level of antibacterial activity being effective against antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria has become of increasing interest within the medical industry. Manuka Honey also has the ability to hasten the healing process while avoiding the risks associated with some traditional forms of medical treatments. For example, antibiotics cause cell damage and topical hydrogen peroxide in high concentrations can cause tissue damage. When used as a wound dressing, Manuka Honey creates a moist healing environment which is not only essential for tissue re-growth but the anti-inflammatory properties present in Manuka Honey also reduces pain.
In addition to having a potent antibacterial activity, Manuka Honey also has a debriding action and a stimulatory effect on wound healing and tissue re-growth. Other types of honey are not as effective. Manuka Honey's healing properties are also stable and don't lose their potency when heated or exposed to light, like other types of honey. Under normal circumstances, hydrogen peroxide will be diminished or destroyed when coming in contact with the catalase enzyme present in blood and other body fluids. A similar destructive circumstance occurs when honey comes in contact with boiling water which makes the use of honey in hot tea for a sore counterproductive. Manuka Honey retains its antibacterial activity in both of these scenarios.
"Clinical studies demonstrate that Manuka Honey produces faster results with fewer complications compared to the standard medical treatments for everything from infected wounds to eczema," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of advanced skin care products. "Manuka Honey is found to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial properties and has been found to have no negative side effects when used for medical purposes."
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com
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