Manuka Honey Eradicates MRSA

Manuka Honey from New Zealand has been found in randomized controlled clinical trials to significantly reduce the presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in wounds.

MRSA continues to dominate global headlines as a formidable hospital-acquired infection, killing thousands of patients each year and becoming a huge burden on healthcare costs. The number of hospital admissions for MRSA has increased rapidly over the last decade, with a 300% increase in 2005 over that of 2000, and a 1000% increase over that of 1995. Conservative estimates suggest a global figure of up to 53 million people infected by this antibiotic-resistant strain. MRSA is resistant to such common antibiotics as methicillin, amoxicillin, penicillin, and oxacillin, and is quick to adapt to new ones. Historically, MRSA has been most common among people with weak immune systems, living in either hospitals or long-term care centers. However, it has been increasingly present in healthy individuals, giving rise to community-acquired MRSA.

Studies showing Manuka Honey‘s ability to eradicate MRSA have many medical professionals impressed, and even releaved. MRSA, which is now reaching out beyond the walls of hospitals and other healthcare facilities into the general community, claims more lives than AIDS in certain countries. Manuka Honey’s ability to eradicate this superbug makes it a truly unique substance in the field of wound care. Retailers have seen steady growth in interest and sales of Manuka Honey products within the past year.

In randomized and controlled clinical trials, Manuka Honey was used on venous leg ulcers that had been proven to be non-healing under standard treatment. In these studies, half the patients had a common advanced wound care gel added to the standard treatment, and half had Manuka Honey added. After four weeks, 70% of the Manuka Honey treated wounds versus only 16% of the hydrogel treated wounds had MRSA eradicated. It has been concluded that for sloughy venous ulcers, the efficacy of Manuka Honey in eliminating MRSA in such wounds is a positive finding that may have implications for wound management and infection control.

Wound care is a major healthcare concern, compounded by several factors, including an aging population. Medical professionals are also predicting an emergence of new antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria in the future. To date, there have been no reports of any infectious bacteria being able to develop a resistance to Manuka Honey. These reports are encouraging and may breath life to new generations of advanced wound care.

For more information about Manuka Honey‘s effectiveness in treating MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant infections, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Treating MRSA and Other Infections with Manuka Honey

Manuka Honey’s ability to eradicate MRSA is what has made Manuka Honey famous, and for good reason. A life-threatening condition which would start as a general infection, would often result in months of pain, suffering and sometimes end in death. In fact, the Center for Disease Control has announced that more people die in the U.S. of MRSA than of AIDS.

Manuka Honey Inhibits MRSA

Manuka honey kills bacteria by destroying key bacterial proteins. Researchers have investigated the mechanisms of Manuka honey action and found that its antibacterial properties were not only due to the sugars present in the honey.

MRSA was grown in the laboratory and treated with and without Manuka honey for 4 hours. The experiment was repeated with sugar syrup to determine if the effects seen were due to sugar content in honey alone. The bacterial cells were then broken and the proteins isolated and separated on a system that displayed each protein as an individual spot. Many fewer proteins were seen from the Manuka honey treated MRSA cells and one particular protein, FabI, seemed to be completely missing. FabI is a protein that is needed for fatty acid biosynthesis. This essential process supplies the bacteria with precursors for important cellular components such as lipopolysaccarides and its cell wall. The absence of these proteins in honey-treated cells could help explain the mode of action of Manuka honey in killing MRSA.

Manuka honey has been known to have wound healing and antibacterial properties for some time. However, the way in which they act is still unknown. If we can discover exactly how Manuka honey inhibits MRSA, it could be used more frequently as a first-line treatment for infections with bacteria that are resistant to many currently available antibiotics.

Defeating MRSA with Manuka Honey

With a frightening number of community-acquired diseases spreading across our nation, it may come as a surprise that your first line of protection may be as close as your kitchen cabinet. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a common strain of bacterium that has become smarter than antibiotics, continues to claim more victims. Earning its reputation as a “super bug,” MRSA has migrated from hospitals to schools and gyms where otherwise healthy youngsters have contracted chronic and even fatal infections from these antibiotic-resistant bacteria. When traditional methods fail to treat this infection, there may be an answer that is older than medicine itself. The help is found in the beehive, and specifically, in a unique type of honey from the New Zealand Manuka tree.

Manuka honey has been used for centuries in traditional Maori folk medicine for treating fevers and colds and healing skin and stomach ailments. Known as “the Healing Honey of the Tea Tree,” Manuka possesses strong curative properties derived from powerful antibacterial agents and high mineral content. Although all honey has some antibacterial action due to its hydrogen peroxide activity, Manuka honey always seemed to have something extra. It is not surprising that Dr. Peter Molan of the University of Waikato in New Zealand began to investigate the healing anecdotes of Manuka honey.

According to Dr. Molan’s studies, a few areas of New Zealand produce a Manuka honey, which contains a second type of antibacterial activity. This rare secondary activity is measured on a scale of 1-20 with Manuka honey testing above 10 regarded as “Active Manuka.” Amazingly, this antibacterial activity is unaffected by enzymes in the body that destroy the hydrogen peroxide components. When used in wound healing, Active Manuka maintains its potency even when diluted over 50 times. It also diffuses deeper into skin tissue than the enzymes of other honeys.

Manuka honey provides a moist healing barrier which helps prevents the cross infection of wounds as well as reducing scarring. It supplies nutrients necessary for healthy tissue regeneration and stimulates the growth of new blood capillaries. Honey draws lymph out to the cells while absorbing moisture; it provides an anti-inflammatory action that reduces swelling, pain, and odor.

Manuka Honey assists in lifting dirt and debris from the bed of a wound and induces sloughing of necrotic tissue. It stimulates white blood cells and speeds up the healing process. Unlike antibiotics, honey has no adverse side effects and does not cause the underlying bacteria to strengthen or create antibiotic resistance. Manuka Honey has proven to be a powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal agent, killing bugs such as MRSA, E. coli and Helicobacter pylori. The popularity of Manuka in wound care is growing throughout the world where it is often used when traditional methods fail to heal persistent wounds. Modern clinical observations document honey’s effectiveness not only in treating serious infections, but also in treating cuts, wounds, burns, insect bites, yeast infections, various skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, and fungal infections from athlete’s foot to ringworm.

Before the advent of antibiotics, it was not unusual for an experienced medical professional to slather honey on a wound to prevent infection and hasten healing. Now science backs up the folklore: Manuka honey is a very effective means of quickly clearing even the most heavily infected wounds, without the side-effects and potential overuse of antibiotics.

A Solution to Antibiotic Resistance

Medical professionals are now using a particular type of honey from New Zealand known as Manuka Honey to treat infections caused by bacteria that have developed a resistance to antibiotics.

In recent years, there has been an escalating concern over the growing resistance of many germs to antibiotics. Penicillin is no longer effective against a number of pathogens. Vancomycin, has long been considered the best weapon against bacteria no longer vulnerable to other drugs. However, it too, is losing its effectiveness. According to experts, almost every human infection (i.e. malaria, tuberculosis, gonorrhea, pneumonia, leprosy, etc.) is now resistant to at least one major class of antibiotics, and the situation is expected to worsen.

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) one of the most notorious antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria has been wreaking havoc throughout communities all over the world. In fact, the FDA has recently announced that there are more people dying of MRSA in the U.S. than of AIDS, raising it to epidemic proportions. To make matters even worse, some experts are now predicting that there will be an emergence of new strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the future.

There is, however, a solution and it comes in the form of a 3000 year old wound remedy…honey. Honey’s effectiveness in suppressing microbes is very different than that of antibiotics. Therefore, antibiotic resistance is less likely with honey. Most microbes need moisture to sustain life. It is, therefore, difficult for microbes to develop resistance to the moisture-extracting properties of honey. Much of honey’s antimicrobial activity is bacteriostatic (freezing the bacteria in time and preventing them from spreading) rather than bactericidal or killing the bacteria. Resistance by bacteria is more likely to happen in an agent that kills them (as in the case with most antibiotics) because the few surviving bacteria (and there are always a few) pass on their resistant genes to future generations. To date, no resistance of pathogens to honey has been reported. This is being viewed as an extremely important medical discovery.

Over the past 30 years, antibiotics have been grossly over-prescribed by medical professionals. This overuse of antibiotics is partly due to patients demanding an easy fix, and to pharmaceutical companies promoting that easy fix. The problem is that many antibiotics are indiscriminate killers. When taken orally, they kill all the flora in the gastrointestinal tract, both good and bad. Such indiscriminate killing can throw the whole system off balance. The body contains beneficial microbes that are important for sustaining good health. However, these microbes are less affected by honey than they are by most antibiotics.

As of late, the medical industry has been taking a closer look at honey as a viable alternative to antibiotics in the treatment of many maladies. Not just any honey will do though. Manuka Honey seems to contain more antibacterial properties than any other type of honey. Manuka Honey is produced by bees that feed on the nectar of the flowers that grow on the Manuka Tea Tree, indigenous to New Zealand. This bioactive, medical-grade honey has been proven to destroy infectious bacteria that are responsible for many different types of health complications, including bacteria that has shown a resistance to antibiotics (such as MRSA and VRE).

“Manuka Honey is being considered a shining beacon of hope for medical professionals who have been scrambling for a solution to antibiotic resistance,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International which is a manufacturer of skin care products that contain active Manuka Honey as a healing agent. “Unlike antibiotics, Manuka Honey has been found to have no negative side effects when used for therapeutic purposes, making it an extremely valuable commodity in the medical field.”

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

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.

Antiseptic Guaranteed to Heal MRSA Staph Infections

Honeymark International has developed a First Aid Antiseptic Lotion containing Active Manuka Honey that is so effective against MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections that the manufacturer has issued a money-back guarantee.

No one is impervious to the resilient super-bug associated with deadly Staph infections. This infection can be acquired at schools, locker rooms, hospitals or basically anywhere within the community and can be fatal if entered into the bloodstream. In the past, doctors were able to treat most serious infections with the use of antibiotics. However, over the past 30 years of antibiotic use (or overuse), some strains of bacteria have mutated and developed a resistance to antibiotics. This has left the medical industry without a solution…until now.

There is a special type of honey that only comes from the New Zealand region that has been found to have extraordinary antibacterial properties not found in other types of honey. Manuka Honey has the ability to draw moisture out of bacterial cells, making it impossible for them to survive. Manuka Honey has also been observed interfering with the bacterial cell division cycle, preventing the infection from spreading and basically stopping it dead in its tracks.

Honeymark International, a New York-based manufacturer of advanced skin care products has developed a line of products containing bio-active Manuka Honey as a natural healing agent. “There is no substance on the face of the planet that is more capable of destroying MRSA and healing Staph infections the way Manuka Honey can,” says Frank Buonanotte, Honeymark’s CEO. “Unlike antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals, Manuka Honey is a natural ingredient that has been found to have no negative side effects.”

Manuka Honey’s ability to eradicate MRSA is now being considered a major breakthrough within the medical industry and has gained worldwide recognition. Even doctors who are trained to believe in pharmaceuticals and usually frown upon natural alternatives are beginning to gain faith in the healing powers of Manuka Honey. “It just simply works,” says Dr. Kenneth Johnson, a private practitioner on Long Island. “I’ve seen it with my own eyes. My patients go to the hospital for one thing and have come out with a Staph infection. After a short period of time, using a Manuka Honey-based dressing clears the infection very efficiently, where traditional forms of medicine had failed.”

“Our First Aid Antiseptic Lotion is our best selling product, specifically because of its ability to heal MRSA Staph infections,” says Buonanotte. “We have a money-back guarantee listed on our website that no one has accessed. It works every time.”

Experts are now predicting that new strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria will begin to emerge in the future. To date, there have been no reports of any bacteria being able to develop a resistance to Manuka Honey and it is expected that there never will be. Bacteria simply cannot survive in the healing environment created by Manuka Honey.

In addition to Honeymark’s Manuka Honey-based Antiseptic Lotion, the company has announced that it will be releasing new products that can be used as a preventative measure. Within the next few weeks, Honeymark will be introducing a Hand Sanitizing Gel, Antiseptic Spray and a Liquid Hand Soap, all of which contain Manuka Honey. These products can help to prevent individuals from becoming infected with MRSA.

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

MRSA Treatment with Manuka Honey

Even though MRSA has become resistant to most antibiotics, it is no match for the powerful antibacterial properties of Manuka Honey.

As data on the prevalence of MRSA continues to mount, hospitals are taking an aggressive approach in preventing the spread of this resilient infection. Statistics indicate that about 2 million patients develop infections while being treated in the hospital every year and 100,000 of them die from the infection.

According to the Center for Disease Control, the proportion of infections that are antimicrobial-resistant has been growing each year. In 1974, MRSA infections accounted for 2% of the total number of staph infections; in 1995 it was 22% and in 2004 it was 63%. In fact, a report issued by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control found that MRSA infections are 8.6 times more prevalent than previous estimates and that the antibiotic-resistant bacteria is found in all wards throughout most hospitals.

Studies show that 30-50% of the population carry MRSA on their bodies. The fact is, MRSA can coexist on the surface of the skin very harmoniously without causing any significant health complications. It’s only when the bacteria penetrates the skin by way of a wound or puncture where it can become harmful.

Despite the grim reality of MRSA infecting our communities, there is a viable treatment solution. A special type of honey found in New Zealand and certain parts of Australia has proven to be effective in destroying this resilient bacterium. It’s not so much the bees in this region that are special, rather than the flowers that grow on the Manuka bush. These flowers produce a unique nectar that contains extraordinary antibacterial properties. The bees use this nectar to create what has become known as Manuka Honey.

It has been discovered that Manuka Honey contains healing properties not found in other types of honey. Manuka Honey destroys MRSA by drawing moisture out of the bacterial cell, making it impossible for them to survive. This is very similar to what happens when you pour salt on a slug.

Honey is one of the only substances in the world that does not expire. Food spoil when bacteria begins to form on it. However, bacteria cannot survive in honey. Honey discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs that were preserved for over 4,000 years has even been found to be suitable for consumption. The absence of bacteria in honey is mostly due to the presence of hydrogen peroxide. In fact, before antibiotics were invented, honey was commonly used for medical purposes, particularly for dressing wounds.

A rating system administered by the Active Manuka Honey Association in New Zealand calculates the potency of Manuka Honey on a scale from 0-30. It is generally accepted that Manuka Honey with a UMF rating of 10 or higher is considered active and suitable for therapeutic use. The higher the UMF rating, the higher the antibacterial activity. However, patients have reported sensitivity to Manuka Honey with extraordinarily high UMF ratings (i.e. UMF 20-30). Even UMF 10 Manuka Honey is potent enough to kill MRSA and heal Staph infections.

When examined under a microscope, it has been discovered that MRSA cells form a septum down the middle, dividing the cell into two separate cells. This happens every 30 minutes. However, Manuka Honey has been found to interfere with the cell division cycle, stopping it dead in its tracks. This has now been considered a major breakthrough in the medical industry.

In summation, active Manuka Honey is one of the only natural substances in the world that is capable of efficiently destroying MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant bacteria. As a result, Manuka Honey is now being used as a main ingredient in antiseptic products. One New York-based manufacturer of skin care products is taking advantage of the natural antimicrobial properties of Manuka Honey. Honeymark has developed a First Aid Antiseptic Lotion that is effective in treatment MRSA and other bacterial infections.

“Our First Aid Antiseptic Lotion is our best selling product, specifically because of its ability to kill MRSA and heal Staph infections,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. “With experts predicting that new antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria will inevitably emerge in the future, Manuka Honey will be considered an extremely valuable resource.” As a natural ingredient, Manuka Honey has been found to have no negative side effects when used for medicinal purposes.

For more information or to purchase Honeymark’s First Aid Antiseptic Lotion with Manuka Honey, 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.

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