A Treatment Solution for MRSA that Really Works

Honeymark, a manufacturer of high-end skin care products has developed an antiseptic cream containing a special type of honey that is effective in successfully treating Staph infections caused by MRSA and other infectious bacteria.

During the course of the last 10 years, the number of hospital patients infected with a resilient, antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria called MRSA has escalated dramatically. There is reason to believe that there are even more cases than reported publicly. Nevertheless, MRSA Staph infections have risen to epidemic proportions.

MRSA is not airborne but rather spread by touch or contact. Statistics indicate that 6 out of 7 people infected with MRSA contracted it at a hospital or some type of healthcare facility. Last year, the CDC announced that MRSA claims more than 18,000 lives per year. This number supersedes the amount of people who die of AIDS. About 2 million hospital patients, nationwide, contract infections (MRSA-related or otherwise) during hospital stays each year, 100,000 of which end up being fatal.

Hospitals, however, are by no means the only place where MRSA can be contracted. About 30% of the general population unknowingly carry MRSA on the surface of their skin without any noticeable side effects. In addition to hospitals, outbreaks have been known to occur in places such as schools and public gyms. Private residences and even pets are also places that can harbor and spread this potentially life-threatening bacteria. Public hysteria over MRSA has been amplified by the fact that antibiotics tend to be ineffective in treating it.

Antibiotic-resistant disease is a man-made problem caused by the abuse and overuse of antibiotics. Prior to the advent of antibiotics, honey was often used to treat wounds and clear infection. Now that antibiotics have proven to be less effective against certain types of infections, medical professionals are reverting back to the use of honey for medicinal purposes.

One of the most medicinally potent honeys of all is found in New Zealand. As well as clearing any infection that may be present, Manuka Honey has a very potent anti-inflammatory action which soothes wounds and removes the inflammation which otherwise would stop it from healing. It stimulates tissue growth and repairs wounds. Manuka Honey also stops scarring from appearing during the healing process.

The secret behind honey's healing power is glucose oxidase, which is an enzyme that is found in the saliva of honeybees. This enzyme, combined with the nectar of flowers, produces honey. The enzyme's antibacterial properties protect the honey from contamination. This enzyme also converts glucose to hydrogen peroxide, which is a gentle disinfectant.

The acidity of honey is enough to stop bacterial growth. The hydrogen peroxide present in honey is produced at safe levels (1/1000th of the level of a bottle of hydrogen peroxide antiseptic) but still potent enough to stop bacteria from growing. This is another factor that makes Manuka Honey a powerful antibacterial agent.

It's important to know that not all honey should be used for medicinal purposes. The antibacterial properties in honey vary greatly, depending on the flowers that the bees gather nectar from. Manuka Honey, which is derived from the Manuka plant in New Zealand, is the only honey that should be used for medical purposes. Manuka Honey has extremely high levels of antibacterial properties, significantly higher than that of other types of honey. Manuka Honey also contains a mystery ingredient known as the Manuka Factor. It is believed that this unique antibacterial factor is its secret weapon in battling the MRSA superbug.

Manuka Honey is unique in terms of its healing properties. There is no other honey like it in the world. It has the ability to penetrate skin very well, getting to deeply infected tissues. Manuka Honey is now being considered the best topical solution to treat serious infections.

Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion contains active Manuka Honey as a natural healing agent. "Our First Aid Antiseptic Lotion has been used to successfully treat MRSA Staph infections," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Patients no longer have to suffer with the negative side effects of antibiotics that usually end up being ineffective anyway. Manuka Honey is a safe and effective treatment alternative."

In addition to the treatment of MRSA, prevention is also a concern. Honeymark's Hand Sanitizing Gel, Antiseptic Spray and Liquid Hand Soap, all contain Manuka Honey and can be used to prevent the spread of MRSA and other infectious bacteria.

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

Anti-MRSA Kit by Honeymark

A manufacturer of high-end skin care products has developed extremely powerful antibacterial products that can both treat and prevent MRSA Staph infections. Consumers can now purchase all of these products in one package.

After many years of overuse and misuse of antibiotics, bacteria have developed antibiotic resistance, which has become a global health crisis. Experts are also predicting the emergence of new drug-resistant strains in the future. These facts have significantly escalated public hysteria and have imposed upon us the chilling reality that no one is impervious to life-threatening, infection causing bacteria.

Despite the grim reality of antibiotics proving to be relatively useless in combating the MRSA superbug, there is a solution that, oddly enough, comes in the form of a natural ingredient. Honeymark's secret ingredient isn't really that much of a secret at all, actually. Just maybe not well known in the U.S. yet. Active Manuka Honey has been proven to be one of the only substances in the world that is capable of completely eradicating MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.

Manuka Honey is a premium honey that is made by bees that utilize a particular nectar from a flower that can only be found in New Zealand. This flower grows on the Manuka bush, also known as the tea tree or Leptospermum scoparium. It's this unique nectar that gives Manuka Honey the extraordinary antibacterial properties it is becoming known for.

Honey has been used to treat wounds and infections for many years in many different cultures. However, it has been discovered that Manuka honey from New Zealand has additional healing properties not found in other types of honey, making it far more superior for medicinal use. This medical-grade honey is now being viewed as one of the only viable treatment alternatives to antibiotics for the treatment of MRSA.

Honeymark's Anti-MRSA Kit includes all of their products that can be used to treat and prevent MRSA such as their First Aid Antiseptic Lotion, Hand Sanitizing Gel, Antiseptic Spray and Liquid Hand Soap, all of which contain active Manuka Honey as a natural antibacterial agent. The pack also includes a 500 gram jar of active Manuka Honey. Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion has been used by many people to successfully treat MRSA. The company boasts this product as its best seller, specifically because of its ability effectively treat Staph infections.

Prevention is also very important, especially for individuals who have previously suffered from a MRSA Staph infection, which can reoccur if not treated properly. Honeymark's Hand Sanitizing Gel, Antiseptic Spray and Liquid Hand Soap are excellent products to ensure your skin is free from harmful bacteria that can cause infection.

"At a time when antibiotics and other traditional forms of medication have completely failed to cure this potentially life-threatening condition, the medical industry has viewed Manuka Honey as a major breakthrough in the treatment of MRSA," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Unlike antibiotics and some pharmaceuticals, Manuka Honey is an all-natural ingredient that has been found to have no negative side effects."

Honeymark's Anti-MRSA Kit is ideal for students, teachers, athlete's and an absolute must for medical professionals and hospital workers. For more information or to purchase this pack, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Prevention and Treatment of MRSA with Manuka Honey

In many randomized controlled trials, scientists have concluded that Manuka Honey is capable of killing MRSA and healing Staph infections.

MRSA related Staph infections are the cause of concern in many hospitals across the world. It is not an uncommon occurrence that a patient is admitted into a hospital with one ailment and leaves with a Staph infection. Although, hospital patients aren't the only ones concerned about MRSA. Doctors and other medical professionals have grown increasingly more fearful that they may be exposed to this deadly bacteria.

MRSA is a mutated form of bacteria that has developed a resistance to antibiotics. If gone untreated, a MRSA-Staph infection can be fatal. Amidst all the hysteria, scientists are beginning to recognize that a particular type of honey, known as Manuka Honey, is actually effective against this notoriously resilient superbug.

Researchers have examined MRSA that has come in contact with Manuka Honey and have determined that MRSA cannot survive in the healing environment created by Manuka Honey. MRSA is a bacterium that grows and divides into 2 similar cells every half hour. It divides by forming a wall across the middle of the cell, which then splits in half to create 2 new cells. Studies have shown that Manuka Honey interferes with the cell cycle of MRSA by affecting the separation of new cells, so that cells unable to complete division are disabled at that point in the cell cycle.

All types of honey contain hydrogen peroxide which is a known antiseptic and disinfectant. However, scientists have discovered that there is an additional antibacterial component in Manuka Honey, making it much more effective for therapeutic use. This additional component, known as UMF, is unaffected by enzymes that dilutes the effectiveness of regular honey. It remains active when used as a wound dressing and diffuses deeper into skin tissues.

In addition to its unparalleled antibacterial properties, Manuka Honey is also considered to be antimicrobial and, therefore, capable of treating both bacterial and fungal infections. Another advantage to utilizing Manuka Honey for medical purposes is that its anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce pain in damaged tissue.

Manuka Honey is made by bees that use the nectar from the flower that grows on the Manuka bush, which is indigenous to New Zealand. It's this unique nectar that provides Manuka Honey with it's impressive healing qualities. Since Manuka Honey comes from New Zealand, it can be somewhat hard to come by. However, a New York-based manufacturer of skin care products called Honeymark has developed a line of Manuka Honey products that is available in the U.S.

"Manuka Honey is natures best kept secret," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Although, its ability to conquer the battle against MRSA superbugs is projecting Manuka Honey into the lime light." Unlike some traditional forms of medicine, Manuka Honey has been found to have no negative side effects when used for medical purposes.

Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion contains Active Manuka Honey and is their best selling product, specifically because of its ability to heal Staph infections. For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Manuka Honey, the Natural Wound Healer

Honey from New Zealand provides what scientists believe to be the most efficient wound healing properties, capable of eradicating even the most resilient bacterial infections.

When it comes to health care products, consumers want to feel completely comfortable with the ingredients used. At a time when more people are losing faith in pharmaceuticals and leaning more toward natural alternatives, honey has become a desirable ingredient. With the FDA cracking down on pharmaceutical companies to disclose all possible side effects of their products, consumers seek refuge in the fact that honey has no negative side effects when used topically on the skin as an antibacterial agent.

Talk about track records...honey has been used as a wound dressing for over 4000 years. Recent studies have shown that the utilization of honey as a healing agent holds up better than more traditional dressing materials in its effectiveness in managing wounds.

Manuka Honey, which is derived from a plant that is native to New Zealand, has proven to be the superior type of honey to use for therapeutic purposes because of the existence of additional antimicrobial properties. Standard honey can lose its ability to destroy bacteria if exposed to certain conditions such as heat or light. It can also lose its effectiveness if diluted by wound fluid. However, Manuka Honey's antibacterial action is stable and maintains its potency when exposed to these elements. It also doesn't have any adverse effects on wound tissue the way other wound dressings do.

Manuka Honey's main claim to fame is its ability to destroy MRSA and heal Staph infections. As antibiotics are proving to be less effective against these resilient strains of bacteria, Manuka Honey is gaining popularity as a universal wound dressing for conditions such as skin ulcers, surgical wounds, pressure sores, chronic wounds and even simple every day cuts and scrapes. Medical professionals are even finding that Manuka Honey works wonders on 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns.

In addition to its ability to efficiently clear infection, Manuka Honey also has an anti-inflammatory action which helps to relieve pain associated with wounds. It's debriding action removes foreign matter and dead tissue from a wound, allowing for a clean healing environment that's conducive for the regeneration of new skin tissue. By osmosis, Manuka Honey draws moisture out of bacterial cells, in essence, forcing them to shrivel up and die.

As a general rule, Manuka Honey seems to work on hard-to-heal wounds where other conventional methods have failed. Manuka Honey has also been known to form a protective barrier around a wound, preventing it from becoming infected. Malodor is reduced or in some cases eliminated in more serious wounds become the microorganisms in the wound feed on the sugars in the honey and give off more pleasant-smelling gasses.

Another benefit to using wound dressings containing Manuka Honey is that a moist healing environment is created, which lifts scabs and dead skin tissue from the wound. This allows the wound to heal flush with the surface of the skin, preventing scarring. A scar forms when a wound can only heal below a scab, creating deformity. Manuka Honey also has the ability to diffuse deep below the surface of the skin which allows it to clear deep-seeded infection.

To overcome the messiness associated with applying honey directly to the skin, a company called Honeymark has developed a First Aid Antiseptic Lotion containing Active Manuka Honey which allows for a much more user-friendly application. "Manuka Honey has been proven to destroy the MRSA bacterium when antibiotics have failed," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Manuka Honey inhibits the growth of bacteria better than any other substance that has been used to treat infection." Buonanotte cautions that only Active Manuka Honey should be used for wound care. Ordinary honey may not have enough potency to destroy the bacteria that infects wounds.

For more information or to purchase Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Effective Staph Infection Treatment

Since antibiotics have proven to be virtually useless when treating Staph infections, doctors turn to a special type of honey that contains extremely powerful antibacterial properties.

People all over the world are being faced with the horrifying news from their doctors that they have contracted a Staph infection. What is a Staph infection? These hard-to-heal infections are caused by a mutated form of bacteria (MRSA) that has developed a resistance to antibiotics and other traditional forms of medicine. MRSA Staph infections can be fatal once entered into the blood. Therefore, immediate attention is required.

Staph infection symptoms can be identified by pain and swelling around a wound, pimple-like boils on the skin, blistering and peeling skin. Treatment for Staph infections doesn't have to be a mystery, just because antibiotics don't work. Studies now show that active Manuka Honey can rapidly heal a Staph infection more efficiently than medicine. To treat a Staph infection, just apply a small amount of Manuka Honey directly to the effected area. Since Manuka Honey has an osmotic effect, it immediately begins to draw moisture out of the bacterial cells, making it impossible for the bacteria to survive.

It is important to know that standard honey that can be purchased at supermarkets does not have the antibacterial properties capable of healing a Staph infection. Only Active Manuka Honey is suitable for medical use. If the thought of applying honey directly to your skin is undesirable, consider using Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion which contains Active Manuka Honey. This product eliminates the sticky mess of using honey on your skin while providing all the same health benefits of Manuka Honey.

"When considering how to treat a Staph infection, the first step is to destroy the bacteria that causes it," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Bacteria cannot survive within the healing environment created by Manuka Honey which is why it is such an effective ingredient in wound dressings."

The days of honey being considered merely a food item may be over. With reports of its effectiveness in treating infected wounds and a variety of other skin conditions, Manuka Honey's notoriety as a healing agent is increasing to an all-time high. Honeymark is also developing Manuka Honey products to prevent Staph infections. The company reports that those products should be made available to consumers later this year.

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

Battling the MRSA Superbug with Manuka Honey

With predictions of MRSA killing more people in the future than AIDS, medical professionals turn to the use of an old remedy; honey.

MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus) is an antibiotic-resistant bacterium that causes life-threatening infections. A MRSA infection can become fatal if entered into the bloodstream which is why it is imperative to treat this condition immediately. MRSA treatment doesn't have to be as difficult as some people think. Even though antibiotics have become ineffective in treating these types of Staph infections, a particular type of honey, known as Manuka Honey is extremely effective.

MRSA Staph infections can be healed efficiently and quickly with the use of bio-active Manuka honey-based dressings. Studies have shown that the MRSA superbug can not develop a resistance to Money Honey because it has an osmotic effect that draws moisture out of the bacterial cells, making it impossible for the bacteria to survive.

An appropriate treatment for MRSA is to apply a Manuka honey-based dressings such as Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion directly to the effected area. Active Manuka Honey has the ability to diffuse into the depth of skin tissue, healing deep-seeded infections that are otherwise hard-to-heal. The treatment of MRSA in a timely manner is critical as to avoid more serious complications. MRSA skin infections have a tendency to reappear which is why continued use of a Manuka honey-based dressings is advised.

Treating MRSA related Staph infections with antibiotics is proving to be increasingly more ineffective. It is also estimated that additional antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria will begin to emerge in the future, which is why doctors have become more dependent on the use of Manuka Honey as an antibacterial agent. Manuka Honey breaks down the MRSA colonization and destroys the resilient bacterium where antibiotics have failed.

MRSA symptoms can be identified as pimple-like boils. Precautions should be taken in hospitals and schools to prevent the spread of MRSA infection. Such precautions are maintaining good hygiene, regularly washing hands, using clean towels to dry hands after washing and the use of non-alcohol hand sanitizing gels. MRSA eradication is an extreme challenge faced by hospitals worldwide. Statistics indicate that it is more likely to contract a Staph infection in a medical facility than anywhere else within the community.

Manuka honey-based MRSA treatments are becoming available to hospitals and individuals worldwide as word of its effectiveness becomes mainstreamed. With reports of Manuka Honey acting as a natural cure for MRSA, antibiotics will most definitely be used less, especially since MRSA drugs usually prove to be useless. To date, there have been no reports of any bacteria being able to develop a resistance to Manuka Honey which is bringing new hope in the area of infection control.

"Our First Aid Antiseptic Lotion is our best selling product, specifically because of its ability to eradicate MRSA and heal Staph infections," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "In addition, this product is also effective in treating pressure sores, skin ulcers, surgical and chronic wounds as well as minor cuts and scrapes."

For more information or to purchase Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion with active Manuka Honey, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

How Manuka Honey Kills MRSA and Heals Staph Infections

Breaking news in the industry of advanced wound care has led to the recognition of honey derived from the Manuka Tree (indigenous to New Zealand) has extraordinary antibacterial properties that are capable of destroying antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA.

As the name suggests, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureaus (MRSA) is a bacterium that has developed a resistance to Methicillin and other antibiotics. With the overuse of antibiotics in the past 3 decades, experts predict the emergence of more drug-resistant bacteria in the future.

In addition to the frustration of MRSA being impervious to antibiotics, its life-threatening nature has communities affected by Staph infections rattled. Since antibiotics don't work and some topical agents cause tissue damage, Manuka Honey is being considered a favorable healing agent. Because Manuka Honey provides an osmotic effect, moisture is drawn out of bacteria without causing damage to the skin. Bacteria cannot survive in the healing environment created by Manuka Honey, making it an ideal wound dressing.

Not only has Manuka Honey been proven to heal all kinds of bacterial infections, it has also been found to have no negative side effects. In addition to its ability to destroy bacteria responsible for infecting wounds, Manuka Honey's healing properties also have the ability to repair damaged skin and regenerate new skin growth. Even though Manuka Honey draws moisture away from bacterial cells, it has a moisturizing effect on the skin.

Honeymark, a manufacturer of Manuka honey-based skin care products has developed a First Aid Antiseptic Lotion containing Active Manuka Honey that is being used to treat MRSA and Staph infections. This product avoids the sticky mess of applying honey directly to the skin while having other valuable ingredients that help clear infection. In addition to Active Manuka Honey, it contains Benzalkonium Chloride which is an FDA approved antiseptic, providing a second line of defense against bacteria.

"While the medical industry scrambles for an alternative to antibiotics, Honeymark has offered them a solution to the MRSA epidemic on a silver platter," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Manuka Honey has the ability to draw water out of bacterial cells, similar to the way salt makes a slug shrivel up and die."

For more information or to purchase Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

A Cure for MRSA

Honeymark International, a manufacturer of advanced skin care products, has announced that its wound care product, First Aid Antiseptic Lotion (Wound & Burn Dressing with Active Manuka Honey), significantly reduces the presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in wounds.

MRSA continues to plague hospitals, schools and communities by killing thousands of people each year. The number of hospital admissions for MRSA has significantly increased over the past decade (1000% increase since 1995). It is estimated that 53 million people carrying MRSA. This resilient bacterium is resistant to common antibiotics such as methicillin, amoxicillin, penicillin and oxacillin. It is also expected that MRSA will quickly become resistant to new antibiotics as well. Historically, MRSA has been most common among people with weak immune systems living in hospitals, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. However, it has become a problem in healthy people, increasing the number of reported cases of community-acquired MRSA.

It has been reported that MRSA, which is now reaching beyond the walls of hospitals and nursing homes into the general community, claims more lives than AIDS in some countries. That's why products such as Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion are being viewed as a valuable alternative to antibiotics. In addition to eradicate MRSA, Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion also helps wounds heal faster. When treating wounds or skin ulcers, the effectiveness of Active Manuka Honey in eliminating MRSA and healing Staph infections is a positive finding that has encouraging implications for wound management and infection control.

In addition to the increase in MRSA, the need for more advanced wound care solutions is being driven by an aging population as well as the rise in diabetes and chronic vascular disorders. It is also expected that more mutated, antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria will begin to emerge in the future. Recent market research suggests an increase in the need for Manuka honey-based dressings because of their effectiveness in healing wounds as well as bacteria's inability to develop a resistance to Manuka Honey.

Even though most doctors usually prefer pharmaceuticals over natural alternatives, MRSA's ability to defeat antibiotics has left the medical industry with no choice other than to take Manuka Honey products seriously. At a time when consumers are becoming more educated on the negative health effects of synthetic pharmaceutical ingredients and gaining interest in all-natural products, Honeymark is capitalizing on the astounding health benefits of Manuka Honey. To date, there has been no reports of any negative side effects to using Manuka Honey for medical purposes.

"Manuka Honey attacks bacteria in a different manner in which antibiotics do," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Manuka Honey's osmotic action has to draw moisture out of the bacteria, making it impossible for them to survive. This is why MRSA and other hard-to-kill bacteria will never be able to develop a resistance to it."

For more information or to purchase Honeymark's Fist Aid Antiseptic Lotion, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

How to Treat MRSA and Staph Infections

Amid the growing concerns for this life-threatening condition, researchers discovery that MRSA cannot develop a resistance to Manuka Honey the way it has been able to with antibiotics.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics, such as methicillin and other common antibiotics such as oxacillin, penicillin and amoxicillin. 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, such as towels or used bandages. If entered into the blood stream, MRSA infections can become fatal.

When treating MRSA, taking antibiotics is not enough to destroy the bacterium or heal a Staph infection. Even though some medicines may help the boil to go away, the germ is still all around you, and you will most likely get it again if proper prevention measures are not followed. This dilemma has doctors and other medical professionals scurrying for an alternative to antibiotics.

Why don't antibiotics work? Antibiotics are medicines that help to fight bacterial infections. However, bacteria have the ability to mutate and become resistant to elements attempting to destroy them, such as antibiotics. Bacteria quickly develop new traits through mutations that help protect them against antibiotics. The mutated organisms survive and reproduce, passing along the mutation to their offspring. Eventually, antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria will outnumber the non-resistant ones under the constant pressure of antibiotic use.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in some way that reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of drugs, chemicals or other agents designed to cure or prevent infections. The bacteria survive and continue to multiply causing more harm. In more simple terms, when a bacteria becomes resistant to an antibiotic, it means that it has come up with a way to keep the antibiotic from working against it. It has been noted that more than 70% of the bacteria that cause infections are resistant to at least one antibiotic used to treat them.

What's the solution? Manuka Honey has the ability to destroy bacteria by drawing moisture out of the bacterial cells, making it impossible for the bacteria to survive. This is different than the way antibiotics kill bacteria. There has been countless clinical studies that have proven Manuka Honey's ability to completely wipe out the superbugs associated with MRSA-related Staph infections. As a result, Manuka Honey is now being used in wound dressings as a powerful antibacterial agent. To date, there have been no reported cases of any bacteria being able to develop a resistance to Manuka Honey.

What is Manuka Honey? There is a unique type of plant that is indigenous to New Zealand and certain parts of Australia called the Manuka Tree (Leptospermum scoparium). Honeybees gather the nectar of the flowers that grow on the Manuka Tree and take it back to their hives where they add enzymes to it to form honey. It is this unique nectar that possess special antibacterial properties which makes Manuka Honey different than other types of honey.

This medical grade honey is now being used in wound care products as a healing agent. Honeymark is a manufacturer of skin care products that utilizes Active Manuka Honey as a main ingredient. Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion is an effective topical solution when treating MRSA. In addition to Active Manuka Honey, this product also contains Benzalkonium Chloride which is an FDA approved antiseptic. The chloride is, in essence, salt which has the ability to absorb moisture, similar to the way Manuka Honey does. Anyone who has ever poured salt over a slug has watched the slug shrivel up and die. The same thing happens to bacteria when it comes in contact with chloride.

"Honeymark has taken the sticky mess out of using plain Manuka Honey on the skin," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Our First Aid Antiseptic Lotion contains UMF Active Manuka Honey which has the ability to diffuse into the depth of tissue, healing wounds below the surface of the skin. This has become our best selling product because of its ability to effectively heal Staph infections."

For more information or to purchase Honeymark's First Aid Antiseptic Lotion, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

The Phenomenon of Manuka Honey

The use of a medical-grade honey that is capable of destroying drug-resistant bacteria is successfully being used as a main ingredient in skin care products to cure a variety of different symptoms where antibiotics and traditional forms of medicine are ineffective.

Interesting information about a particular type of honey that comes from New Zealand is beginning to surface all over the world. Researchers are discovering that Manuka Honey possesses extremely powerful healing properties and may be more effective in treating certain symptoms than pharmaceuticals. As a result, it is being viewed as a natural treatment alternative on health conditions where antibiotics and other conventional medicines have failed. Manuka Honey is also being used as a desirable cosmetic ingredient in skin care products because of its ability to rejuvenate and moisturize the skin.

Manuka Honey has been used successfully in the treatment of burns, blisters, ringworm, pressure sores and dermatitis. It has long been used as an effective wound dressing because of its unparalleled antibacterial properties and its ability to efficiently clear infection. In addition to Manuka Honey's ability to destroy all bacteria, it also keeps wounds from dehydrating. Some traditional wound dressings keep wounds dry which can avoid infection, but leading to scarring. Others keep wounds moist which avoids the severe effects of dehydration, but creates a better environment for bacteria to grow. Manuka Honey has the ability to lift scabs and dead tissue, allowing the wound to heal flush with the surface of the skin while drawing water out of bacterial cells, making it impossible for bacteria to survive.

Researchers have also concluded that Manuka Honey is better than antibiotics because antibiotics actually slow down the rate of cell growth. However, the moisture-attracting nature of Manuka Honey actually pulls body fluids and nutrients into the wound surface where they help regenerate new skin growth and quicken the healing process.

All types of honey contain hydrogen peroxide, a known disinfectant, which is produced when the glucose in honey reacts with oxygen. However, the problem with hydrogen peroxide as an antiseptic is that it breaks down in the presence of enzymes in the body. In honey, hydrogen peroxide is produced in a slow-release manner, which preserves its effectiveness without damaging skin tissue. Although standard honey loses its effectiveness when exposed to light or heat, Manuka Honey's healing properties remain stable which is why it is the only type of honey that should be used for medical purposes.

In addition to the presence of hydrogen peroxide, scientists have also discovered other antibacterial properties in Manuka Honey such as UMF and methylglyoxal. These additional antibacterial properties are what makes Manuka Honey unique and especially effective for medical use. However, it is important to know that not all Manuka Honey has bio-active healing properties. It is generally accepted that Manuka Honey with a UMF rating of 10 or higher is considered to be medical grade honey and suitable for therapeutic use.

Patients all over the world are now enjoying the medicinal benefits of active Manuka Honey as it has been found to be effective against a wide range of microorganisms responsible for many negative health conditions. Manuka Honey has even been proven to work against antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as the MSRA bacterium which is responsible for the life-threatening Staph infections that have been plaguing our schools and hospitals. "It is expected that Manuka Honey may make antibiotics obsolete as more drug-resistant bacteria begin to emerge," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International which is a manufacturer of skin care products that utilizes active Manuka Honey as a main ingredient. "It is not unrealistic to assume that we may see more bacteria resistant to antibiotics in the near future, making the medical use of active Manuka Honey imperative."

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

Therapeutic Benefit of Manuka Honey in Wound Care

Researchers have conducted extensive studies in order to take a closer look at how and why Manuka Honey is effective in healing wounds. The results are very interesting.


In comparing the use of Manuka Honey dressings with topical antiseptics on wound infections, it has been found that Manuka Honey dressings significantly reduce the amount of fluid exuding from the wound. This, in part, is a result of the anti-inflammatory properties present in Manuka Honey. In addition, the anti-inflammatory properties in Manuka Honey also help to reduce pain and minimize scaring.

It has also been established that Manuka Honey dressings create a moist wound environment which facilitates the healing process. Manuka Honey draws lymph out of the deeper tissues of the wound by osmosis and continuously cleanses the wound bed. Lymph fluid contains enzymes that degrade protein molecules. The constant reduction of wound fluids remove foreign body contamination, such as dirt or grit.

The most likely explanation for Manuka Honey’s debriding activity involves the conversion of blood to plasmin, which is an enzyme that breaks down the protein in blood coagulation. This conversion minimizes dead tissue and scab formation on the wound. The osmotic action of Manuka honey draws moisture into the skin.

It has also been found that Manuka Honey has the ability to reduce malodor in wounds. Malodorous substances such as ammonia and sulphur compounds are produced when bacteria feeds on the protein in a wound. Because Manuka Honey provides bacteria an alternative source of energy (sugar), these noxious compounds are no longer produced and wound malodor is eliminated.

In clinical observations, Manuka Honey has also been proven to have the ability to manage wound infection in circumstances where antibiotics and other conventional treatments have failed. More specifically, Manuka Honey has been found to be effective against antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) and other multi-resistant microorganisms. These mutated types of bacteria protect themselves from antimicrobial elements by forming a biofilm. Manuka Honey breaks down these clumpy biofilms as well as preventing the formation of biofilms. These findings are particularly encouraging, considering the growing number of cases involving Staph infections that don't respond to antibiotics. So far there has been no evidence of any bacterial resistance to Manuka Honey. It is highly unlikely that bacteria will ever be able to develop a resistance to Manuka Honey because bacteria rely on sugar as a source of food.

Manuka Honey's antibacterial properties are a result of the following:

1. The high sugar content and low water activity provides an osmotic action;
2. Acidic pH inhibits bacterial growth;
3. Glucose oxidase enzyme produces hydrogen peroxide;
4. Plant-derived factors such as UMF and Methylglyoxal.

Manuka Honey's antibacterial properties have the ability to penetrate below the surface of the skin, making it possible to clear deep-seated infections and boils with unbroken skin. In other words, Manuka Honey diffuses through the skin, getting to deeper tissues.

"The use of Manuka Honey dressings help prevent cross contamination," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International which is a manufacturer of advanced wound and skin care products containing Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent. "The sticky nature of Manuka Honey provides a protective barrier that prevents cross contamination."

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