What most people don't know is that honey, in addition to tasting good, has an antibacterial activity, due primarily to hydrogen peroxide formed in a slow-release manner by the enzyme glucose oxidase present in honey. Some honeys are no more antibacterial than sugar, while others can be diluted more than 100-fold and still halt the growth of bacteria. The difference in potency of antibacterial activity found among the different honeys is more than 100-fold.
Manuka Honey is the only honey that is tested for its antibacterial activity. It contains an additional antibacterial component found only in honey produced from Leptospermum plants found in New Zealand. Manuka Honey is more effective than other types of honey with hydrogen peroxide against some types of bacteria. For example, Active Manuka Honey is about twice as effective as other honey against Eschericihia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, the most common causes of infected wounds.
"The United States is a little behind in recognizing the amazing potential of Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Countries in Europe and other parts of the world have been utilizing Manuka Honey for medicinal purposes for many years. Once it's more recognized in the U.S., Manuka Honey products will be in every medicine cabinet and every doctor's office."
Many medical professionals are now using Active Manuka Honey and are getting good results in patients with wounds that have not responded to standard treatment. It has also been found that Manuka Honey has significant healing properties in healing burns, ulcers, throat and eye infections and is particularly effective with destroying bacteria associated with peptic ulcers. It is also effective as a wound dressing, assisting the healing process.
For more information about the incredible healing properties of Manuka Honey, go to www.ManukaHoneyProducts.com.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Honey as an Antimicrobial Agent
Honey having antibacterial properties has been known for more than a century. Although it has been used as a medicine since ancient times in many cultures, in its ancient usage there was no recognition of its antibacterial properties. It was just known to be an effective remedy. This is not surprising considering that it is only since the latter part of the last century that it has become known that many ailments are the result of infection by micro-organisms. Now it can be recognized that the effectiveness of honey in many of its medical uses is probably due to its antibacterial activity.
It is well established that honey inhibits a broad spectrum of bacterial species. There are many reports of bactericidal as well as bacteriostatic activity. There have also been reports of honey having anti-fungal activity. These numerous reports of the antimicrobial activity of honey have been comprehensively reviewed. "The collation of data shows that honey is active against a wide range of bacterial and fungal species, many of which cause infections," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing honey as an antimicrobial agent. However, there are ailments which may be treated with honey which have not had the infectious agents tested for their sensitivity to the antimicrobial activity of honey. Also, there has not been much distinction made in the different types of antimicrobial activity in honey to which the various microbial species are sensitive.
Key Factors:
1. Osmotic effect Honey is a saturated solution of sugars, 84% being a mixture of fructose and glucose.
2. Acidity Honey is characteristically quite acidic, its pH being between 3.2 and 4.5, which is low enough to be inhibitory to many animal pathogens.
3. Hydrogen Peroxide The major antibacterial activity in honey has been found to be due to hydrogen peroxide produced enzymically in the honey.
4. Phytochemical factors the evidence for the existence of other antibacterial factors is mainly that the peroxide-generating system does not account for all of the observed antibacterial activity, but there have also been some reports of isolation of antibacterial substances from honey that are not hydrogen peroxide.
5. Variation in antibacterial activity in almost all reports on the medical use of honey as an antibacterial agent, no consideration is given to the selection of type of honey for therapeutic use.
For more information or to purchase health care products made with honey, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com
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P.O. Box 133
Eastport, NY 11941
USA
866-427-7329
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It is well established that honey inhibits a broad spectrum of bacterial species. There are many reports of bactericidal as well as bacteriostatic activity. There have also been reports of honey having anti-fungal activity. These numerous reports of the antimicrobial activity of honey have been comprehensively reviewed. "The collation of data shows that honey is active against a wide range of bacterial and fungal species, many of which cause infections," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing honey as an antimicrobial agent. However, there are ailments which may be treated with honey which have not had the infectious agents tested for their sensitivity to the antimicrobial activity of honey. Also, there has not been much distinction made in the different types of antimicrobial activity in honey to which the various microbial species are sensitive.
Key Factors:
1. Osmotic effect Honey is a saturated solution of sugars, 84% being a mixture of fructose and glucose.
2. Acidity Honey is characteristically quite acidic, its pH being between 3.2 and 4.5, which is low enough to be inhibitory to many animal pathogens.
3. Hydrogen Peroxide The major antibacterial activity in honey has been found to be due to hydrogen peroxide produced enzymically in the honey.
4. Phytochemical factors the evidence for the existence of other antibacterial factors is mainly that the peroxide-generating system does not account for all of the observed antibacterial activity, but there have also been some reports of isolation of antibacterial substances from honey that are not hydrogen peroxide.
5. Variation in antibacterial activity in almost all reports on the medical use of honey as an antibacterial agent, no consideration is given to the selection of type of honey for therapeutic use.
For more information or to purchase health care products made with honey, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com
Honeymark International
P.O. Box 133
Eastport, NY 11941
USA
866-427-7329
HoneymarkProducts.com
Manuka Honey Heals
Manuka Honey could be the new antibiotic, according to Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of honey-based health care products. By studying the way bacteria protect themselves from attack by forming slimy clumps, Honeymark scientists have discovered that Manuka Honey may be an effective new weapon in breaking up the microbes’ defenses.
“If the bacteria can multiply enough to form a slimy mass called a biofilm, they are much less sensitive to antibiotics and antiseptics,” says Frank Buonanotte. “Doctors treating badly injured and infected patients urgently need to remove these biofilms so that they can treat their wounds safely, and prevent the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.”
Honeymark scientists studied six different strains of bacteria, five of which came from injuries. The bacteria was grown in a laboratory to form biofilms, which are notoriously difficult to treat when they appear as hospital infections. Biofilms prevent healing in wounds and may lead to chronic ulcers. The laboratory grown samples were treated with Manuka Honey, then unattached bacteria were washed off and the remaining slime layer was studied after different time periods. In every sample, the biofilm was disrupted making it more susceptible to the treatment with conventional antibiotics. This research could have a major impact on the medical industry, particularly the way medical professionals look at wound care. It’s also important to note that Manuka Honey has no known harmful side effects.
“Manuka Honey could be a realistic alternative to treatment with antibiotics and antiseptics,” says Frank Buonanotte. “With the rise in hospital infections from resistant bacteria, there is a need for more effective treatments. Dressings with Manuka Honey is available by Honeymark and for the first time we are seeing that Manuka Honey is effective against these tough biofilms as well as slowing isolated bacteria.”
For more information about the incredible healing properties of Manuka Honey or to purchase health care products containing Manuka Honey as a healing agent, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
“If the bacteria can multiply enough to form a slimy mass called a biofilm, they are much less sensitive to antibiotics and antiseptics,” says Frank Buonanotte. “Doctors treating badly injured and infected patients urgently need to remove these biofilms so that they can treat their wounds safely, and prevent the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.”
Honeymark scientists studied six different strains of bacteria, five of which came from injuries. The bacteria was grown in a laboratory to form biofilms, which are notoriously difficult to treat when they appear as hospital infections. Biofilms prevent healing in wounds and may lead to chronic ulcers. The laboratory grown samples were treated with Manuka Honey, then unattached bacteria were washed off and the remaining slime layer was studied after different time periods. In every sample, the biofilm was disrupted making it more susceptible to the treatment with conventional antibiotics. This research could have a major impact on the medical industry, particularly the way medical professionals look at wound care. It’s also important to note that Manuka Honey has no known harmful side effects.
“Manuka Honey could be a realistic alternative to treatment with antibiotics and antiseptics,” says Frank Buonanotte. “With the rise in hospital infections from resistant bacteria, there is a need for more effective treatments. Dressings with Manuka Honey is available by Honeymark and for the first time we are seeing that Manuka Honey is effective against these tough biofilms as well as slowing isolated bacteria.”
For more information about the incredible healing properties of Manuka Honey or to purchase health care products containing Manuka Honey as a healing agent, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Manuka Honey Wipes Out the NHS Superbug
Well known for thousands of years for its medicinal properties, Manuka Honey is able to kill mutant bacteria, including MRSA which has defeated all but the strongest antibiotics. The latest discovery by researchers comes at a time of growing scientific interest in Manuka Honey’s healing capability. Manuka Honey contains natural antibacterial agents which experts have discovered can prevent the growth of a number of hospital-acquired wound infections, even at very low concentrations.
Honey was revered by the ancient Greeks and Egyptians as a powerful medicinal agent and used to help heal burns and sores. During World War I, German physicians mixed it with cod liver oil to use as a surgical dressing for battle wounds. With the widespread use of antibiotics to combat infections in the latter part of the last century honey was regarded as a home remedy. Recent studies have indicated reason to take honey more seriously, particularly Manuka Honey which is a special type of honey, only found in the New Zealand region, which seems to have more healing properties than other types of honey.
The latest findings followed laboratory experiments on bacteria gathered from infected wounds and hospital surfaces, including MRSA. Scientists have found Manuka Honey attacked the bugs even when it was diluted in another medium. “We have found that even at concentrations as low as 3%, Manuka Honey is able to inhibit the growth of the bacteria,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a U.S. manufacturer of Manuka Honey-based health care products. “At higher concentrations, Manuka Honey destroys the MRSA.”
One of the main differences between Manuka Honey and other types of honey is the high sugar content that creates a waterless environment in which the bacteria cannot survive. Manuka Honey is also highly acidic due to the presence of the enzyme glucose oxidase, which adds to its antibacterial properties. Frank Buonanotte says that this enzyme produces a secret weapon, hydrogen peroxide, which was once used as a wound disinfectant in hospitals.
Honey is primarily composed of fructose, glucose and water. It also contains enzymes, vitamins B and C, iron, magnesium, calcium, sodium, silica, manganese and potassium. In most circumstances, regular honey found in supermarkets is not as suitable for treating wounds as Manuka Honey. Some honeys sold in health food stores could contain bacteria spores which you would not want to introduce to wounds. Studies found that wound dressings soaked in Manuka Honey were most effective, even in treating wounds infected with drug-resistant bacteria.
Manuka Honey is made from one of New Zealand’s native plants and has long been used in folk medicine. Recent studies done at the University of Waikato in New Zealand have revealed astonishing results. For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Honey was revered by the ancient Greeks and Egyptians as a powerful medicinal agent and used to help heal burns and sores. During World War I, German physicians mixed it with cod liver oil to use as a surgical dressing for battle wounds. With the widespread use of antibiotics to combat infections in the latter part of the last century honey was regarded as a home remedy. Recent studies have indicated reason to take honey more seriously, particularly Manuka Honey which is a special type of honey, only found in the New Zealand region, which seems to have more healing properties than other types of honey.
The latest findings followed laboratory experiments on bacteria gathered from infected wounds and hospital surfaces, including MRSA. Scientists have found Manuka Honey attacked the bugs even when it was diluted in another medium. “We have found that even at concentrations as low as 3%, Manuka Honey is able to inhibit the growth of the bacteria,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a U.S. manufacturer of Manuka Honey-based health care products. “At higher concentrations, Manuka Honey destroys the MRSA.”
One of the main differences between Manuka Honey and other types of honey is the high sugar content that creates a waterless environment in which the bacteria cannot survive. Manuka Honey is also highly acidic due to the presence of the enzyme glucose oxidase, which adds to its antibacterial properties. Frank Buonanotte says that this enzyme produces a secret weapon, hydrogen peroxide, which was once used as a wound disinfectant in hospitals.
Honey is primarily composed of fructose, glucose and water. It also contains enzymes, vitamins B and C, iron, magnesium, calcium, sodium, silica, manganese and potassium. In most circumstances, regular honey found in supermarkets is not as suitable for treating wounds as Manuka Honey. Some honeys sold in health food stores could contain bacteria spores which you would not want to introduce to wounds. Studies found that wound dressings soaked in Manuka Honey were most effective, even in treating wounds infected with drug-resistant bacteria.
Manuka Honey is made from one of New Zealand’s native plants and has long been used in folk medicine. Recent studies done at the University of Waikato in New Zealand have revealed astonishing results. For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
The Power of Active Manuka Honey
The healing powers of honey have been well known since Pythagoras’ time. Now, some scientists believe that one particular kind called Manuka Honey has antibacterial properties that can be used to treat a variety of different health conditions and symptoms. The level of awareness is increasing and Manuka Honey is gaining popularity within the medical community.
Manuka Honey is now being used to treat conditions such as eczema, wounds, arthritis, Athletes foot, ringworm, psoriasis, poison ivy, etc. "Our products seem to work when others fail," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey as a healing agent. "We at Honeymark believe that Manuka Honey will soon be a household name."
Manuka Honey is made by bees that collect pollen from the manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium) which is indigenous to New Zealand. Manuka Honey has natural antibacterial properties and, when applied to the skin, has been found by some studies to effectively treat wounds and ulcers that have failed to respond to standard medicine, particularly those that are antibiotic resistant.
Manuka Honey's healing powers are so strong that its antibacterial component has been given its own classification which has become known as "the unique manuka factor" (UMF). Strengths range from UMF5, which is believed to be equivalent to a 5% solution of a standard antiseptic, to UMF20 (or higher), which is equivalent to a 20% solution of antiseptic.
Manuka Honey not only fights infection and aids tissue healing but has been found in clinical trials to reduce inflammation and scarring. Its healing properties appear to be due to the presence of the enzyme glucose oxidase, which produces hydrogen peroxide, an antiseptic, and its high sugar concentration which inhibits bacterial growth. Manuka Honey is also known to have natural antimicrobial and antifungal properties
Manuka Honey wound dressings and creams are now being used in NHS hospitals and has been extremely effective in combating MRSA known as the antibiotic-resistant “superbug”. “In the past year, Manuka Honey has become accepted into conventional medicine,” says Frank Buonanotte. It's just a matter of time that more medical products will contain this highly effective ingredient that has no reported negative side effects."
To purchase health care products containing Manuka Honey, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com or call 1-866-427-7329 to order by phone.
Manuka Honey is now being used to treat conditions such as eczema, wounds, arthritis, Athletes foot, ringworm, psoriasis, poison ivy, etc. "Our products seem to work when others fail," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey as a healing agent. "We at Honeymark believe that Manuka Honey will soon be a household name."
Manuka Honey is made by bees that collect pollen from the manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium) which is indigenous to New Zealand. Manuka Honey has natural antibacterial properties and, when applied to the skin, has been found by some studies to effectively treat wounds and ulcers that have failed to respond to standard medicine, particularly those that are antibiotic resistant.
Manuka Honey's healing powers are so strong that its antibacterial component has been given its own classification which has become known as "the unique manuka factor" (UMF). Strengths range from UMF5, which is believed to be equivalent to a 5% solution of a standard antiseptic, to UMF20 (or higher), which is equivalent to a 20% solution of antiseptic.
Manuka Honey not only fights infection and aids tissue healing but has been found in clinical trials to reduce inflammation and scarring. Its healing properties appear to be due to the presence of the enzyme glucose oxidase, which produces hydrogen peroxide, an antiseptic, and its high sugar concentration which inhibits bacterial growth. Manuka Honey is also known to have natural antimicrobial and antifungal properties
Manuka Honey wound dressings and creams are now being used in NHS hospitals and has been extremely effective in combating MRSA known as the antibiotic-resistant “superbug”. “In the past year, Manuka Honey has become accepted into conventional medicine,” says Frank Buonanotte. It's just a matter of time that more medical products will contain this highly effective ingredient that has no reported negative side effects."
To purchase health care products containing Manuka Honey, go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com or call 1-866-427-7329 to order by phone.
Anti-Fungal Solution With Manuka Honey
Honeymark has announced the introduction of an Anti-Fungal Solution that can be used for remedying skin and nail fungus conditions. Fungal infections are caused by microscopic organisms that can live on the dead tissues of the hair, nails, and outer skin layers. Fungus can exist in the nail bed beneath the nail and can be very difficult to eradicate.
Fungus is contagious and is often contracted at places like swimming pools, gymnasiums, public showers and locker rooms. You can even catch a fungal infection from one of your pets. Sometimes, the clothes we wear encourage fungi to develop, such as tight-fitting socks or close-fitting clothing. If left untreated, it can also spread to other parts of the body as well as infect other family members. Symptoms of nail fungus include brittleness, discoloration, thickening, shape distortion, crumbling of the nail and detachment of the nail.
"One out of every five people get a fungal infection at some point in their lifetime. Honeymark's Anti-Fungal Solution is an effective, natural and safe way to treat these symptoms." Frank Buonanotte, CEO - Honeymark International
Fungus is contagious and is often contracted at places like swimming pools, gymnasiums, public showers and locker rooms. You can even catch a fungal infection from one of your pets. Sometimes, the clothes we wear encourage fungi to develop, such as tight-fitting socks or close-fitting clothing. If left untreated, it can also spread to other parts of the body as well as infect other family members. Symptoms of nail fungus include brittleness, discoloration, thickening, shape distortion, crumbling of the nail and detachment of the nail.
"One out of every five people get a fungal infection at some point in their lifetime. Honeymark's Anti-Fungal Solution is an effective, natural and safe way to treat these symptoms." Frank Buonanotte, CEO - Honeymark International
Arthritis Creme A Pain Management Solution with Manuka Honey
Arthritis is a painful disease affecting many people world-wide. Conventional prescription consists of steroids, painkillers and maybe a recommendation of a vegetarian diet. Traditional treatments can also be costly or the side-effects can prevent quality of life. However, now Honeymark has a product containing Active Manuka Honey as an alternative solution.
"There is no cure for arthritis. However our Arthritis Creme provides pain relief and reduces inflammation for individuals suffering from this condition." Frank Buonanotte, CEO - Honeymark International
"There is no cure for arthritis. However our Arthritis Creme provides pain relief and reduces inflammation for individuals suffering from this condition." Frank Buonanotte, CEO - Honeymark International
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