Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Know the Facts before Buying Manuka Honey


Unscrupulous suppliers are jeopardizing the integrity of the Manuka honey industry by selling poor-quality products that are not true to label.

The pharmaceutical industry is regulated very heavily by the Food and Drug Administration.  Every pharmaceutical product undergoes extreme scrutiny and must endure rigorous new drug application procedures before it is approved.  However, nutritional supplements and other natural products are not regulated in the same manner as pharmaceutical products.  Therefore, a lot can fall through the cracks.

Consumers have been getting ripped off by natural products manufacturers for years.  Products containing low potencies with ingredients that are not bioactive are sold for a low price in health food stores across the country.  Thanks to the internet, consumers now have a way of researching products and reading product reviews by actual users rather than just being at the mercy of marketing ploys on labels.

In the past year, Manuka honey has become very popular in the U.S. market as a result of its many uses and impressive qualities.  Due to the short supply of this unique type of honey, the price has increased substantially.  This profit potential has prompted industrial pirates to get a piece of the action.  Like the misfortune of other natural products that have suffered from poor quality, low price imitations corrupting the reputation of their better counterparts, Manuka honey is now at risk of the same character assassination. 

Wedderspoon is one of the brands that is currently being criticized for misrepresenting the potency of their Manuka honey.  It has been discovered that Wedderspoon Manuka honey that is labeled as active is, in fact, inactive.  Independent laboratory reports revealed a potency level of 4+ on jars of their honey that were labeled as 12+ or 16+.  Only Manuka honey with a potency level of 10 or higher is considered active.

Wedderspoon also claims their Manuka honey is organic but this classification is also in question.  There is no USDA seal anywhere on the label and the manner in which honey is harvested makes its organic status difficult to establish.  For example, it is easy to certify produce or livestock as organic because farmers can control whether or not they use pesticides, chemicals or antibiotics to grow them.  However, bee farmers cannot control where the bees gather nectar from.  Honeybees have been known to fly up to two miles from the hive in order to collect nectar.  If the honeybees use the nectar from flowers of a neighboring farm that are not certified organic, it won’t be possible to certify the honey they produce.

Consumers are encouraged to do their due diligence and find out which brands are reputable before making a purchase.  When it comes to using products for health purposes, quality is imperative.  The placebo effect only goes so far when it comes to certain conditions.  Don’t perpetuate the sale of inadequate products that ride on the coattails of better quality products.  Your health depends on it.

Monday, May 21, 2012

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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Manuka Beeswax Candles by Honeymark


Beeswax candles actually clean the air where they are burning, rather than paraffin candles which give off toxic fumes.

Paraffin candles are the most commonly burned candles but they are also the most dangerous to our health.  Paraffin is an inexpensive sludge waste product that is derived from petroleum.  It is bleached then texturized with carcinogenic substances.

Once burned, paraffin candles release toxins into the air that are known as carcinogens. These toxins are then inhaled by anyone in the same room and linger in the areas that they are burned in. In addition, their soot leaves a residue on walls, discoloring fabrics and ceilings.  In fact, soot from paraffin candles contain many of the same toxins found in diesel fuel.  What most people don’t know is that paraffin candles are as dangerous to the lungs as second-hand cigarette smoke.

Beeswax candles, on the other hand, are good for the air and give off a natural, honey fragrance while providing a longer, cleaner burn than candles made with other types of wax.  Beeswax candles may be more expensive than other types of candles, but they last twice as long as soy candles and three times longer than paraffin candles.  When beeswax candles burn, they clean the air like a natural air purifier. This is because beeswax candles give off negative ions that help concentration and clean the air.  They are also non-allergenic and can help soothe the symptoms of hay fever, asthma and environmental allergies.

Air contains billions of electrically charged particles called ions, which act upon our capacity to absorb and utilize oxygen.  The ions in the air can affect our mood, energy and health. Negative ions actually feel good. Too many positive ions make us feel bad and contain pollution and allergens. Negative ions remove the pollution and allergens from positive ions, allowing them to drop harmlessly to the ground.  This process cleans the air of dust, odors, toxins, pollen, mold, dust mites feces and viruses. This is especially beneficial for people who have allergies and other environmental sensitivities.

Individuals with allergies, sinus problems and asthma have reported a significant improvement in their symptoms, breathing better and sleeping better after burning beeswax candles in their bedroom for 3-4 hours before bedtime. Benefits of beeswax candles are as follows:
  • 100% All-Natural
  • Environmentally Friendly
  • No Soot
  • Non-Toxic
  • Non-Carcinogenic
  • Anti-Allergenic
  • Relieves Stress
  • Emits air-purifying, negative ions
  • Long lasting burn
  • Brighter Flame
  • Virtually dripless
Honeymark’s Manuka Beeswax Candles are made with 100% pure beeswax extracted from the same hives that produce Manuka honey.  For more information or to purchase Manuka Beeswax Candles, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.