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Sep 02 2010

Manuka Honey for the Treatment of Wounds

Category: Uncategorized — admin @ 9:53 am

Manuka Honey is derived from the nectar of the tea tree flower which grows wild throughout the pollution-free countryside of New Zealand. This amazing natural resource is gaining worldwide acceptance as a breakthrough wound dressing because of its exceptional ability to disinfect and heal.

There are hundreds of different types of honeys that are produced by bees around the world. Even though all types of honey contain some healing properties, mostly due to the presence of hydrogen peroxide, Manuka Honey is renowned for having the most medicinal compounds which sets it apart of the rest. Manuka Honey is known for having the following characteristics:

* antibacterial
* antimicrobial
* antiviral
* anti-parasitic
* antioxidant
* antiseptic
* anti-inflammatory
* anti-fungal

Because of these curative qualities, Manuka Honey is considered a viable treatment alternative to conventional medicines and has become a staple within the medical industry.  Manuka Honey possesses all of the necessary qualities to be the perfect wound dressing. There are many components to wound care. Below are some key points that make Manuka Honey ideal for wound management:

1. Its antibacterial properties destroy harmful microorganisms that cause infection.
2. Its anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce pain.
3. It has the ability to repair damaged skin and regenerate new skin growth.
4. It creates a moist healing environment that allows new skin cells to grow flush with the surface of the wound, preventing deformity of the skin and scaring.
5. It eliminates malodor by destroying the bacteria that cause it.
6.  It’s effective in destroying antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA.
7.  It’s an all-natural substance that has been found to have no negative side effects.

One skin care manufacturer is now using Manuka Honey as a main ingredient in their products. Honeymark has developed a wound care product containing active Manuka Honey as a natural healing agent. Their First Aid Antiseptic Lotion has been used to treat serious conditions such as chronic wounds, skin ulcers, pressure sores, MRSA Staph infections and other hard-to-heal wounds where traditional forms of medicine have failed.

“We’ve taken the sticky mess out of applying Manuka Honey directly to the skin,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. “Our First Aid Antiseptic Lotion is a formulation of wound healing ingredients combined with all of the healing benefits of Manuka Honey.”

Honeymark’s First Aid Antiseptic Lotion with Manuka Honey can also be used for minor cuts, scrapes and burns. For more information or to purchase this product, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Honeymark manufactures health care and cosmetic products containing Manuka Honey.

www.HoneymarkProducts.com

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Aug 26 2010

Destroying the Mrsa Super-bug With Manuka Honey

Category: Uncategorized — admin @ 9:48 am

Recent studies show an increase in bacterial infections that are resistant to antibiotics. In order to combat these new strains, medical professionals are resorting to the use of Manuka Honey as a viable alternative to traditional forms of medicine. Used for medical purposes thousands of years ago, the antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of honey have been rediscovered by the medical profession where conventional drugs have been found ineffective. In addition to having antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, Manuka Honey has been known to have anti-fungal properties and anti-inflammatory properties as well, making it an extremely valuable resource.

Not all honey is the same as Dioscorides and Aristotle discovered thousands of years ago. In the wake of all the reported staph infections, scientists have been researching the antimicrobial properties of Manuka Honey against MRSA which is a bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics. Even though regular honey contains some level of antibacterial activity, only Manuka Honey is powerful enough to destroy antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA. Manuka Honey comes from the hives of honeybees that gather nectar from the flowers of the manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium) which grows wild throughout New Zealand. Manuka Honey has been tested for antibacterial activity and contains a property found only in honey made from the Leptospermum plants. This property is called the “unique manuka factor” (UMF) which produces a more potent antibacterial action. This property also makes Manuka Honey more stable and active in all situations, unlike other types of honey which loses its effectiveness under certain conditions, such as being exposed to heat or light.

Manuka Honey has been used successfully in wound dressings and is now being used by a company called Honeymark as a main ingredient in their health care products. Honeymark has recently hired BioScreen, a laboratory in California to conduct third-part product testing to certify their products’ effectiveness in destroying MRSA. “As a wound dressing, Active UMF Manuka Honey reduces inflammation, swelling and pain quickly,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. “This healing occurs much faster in conditions where standard antibiotic and antiseptic treatment was not working. In addition to quickening the healing process, another benefit of using Manuka Honey on wounds is that it doesn’t cause tissue damage or scaring as other antiseptics do.”

There are many reports of Staph infections being completely inhibited by Manuka Honey. Manuka Honey is also an antioxidant, containing flavanoids with anti-carcinogenic properties. It’s important to note that these properties do not exist in other types of honey. Honeymark uses Active Manuka Honey with a UMF rating of 10+ to ensure its effectiveness, says Buonanotte.

In addition to being extremely effective in treating infected wounds, Manuka Honey has also been used for other health conditions such as ring worm, athlete’s foot, burns, arthritis, eczema and other forms of dermatitis. For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

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May 20 2010

New Antiseptic Spray With Manuka Honey

Category: Uncategorized — admin @ 9:37 am

Honeymark’s Antiseptic spray is a non-staining, non-greasy, non-sticky, alcohol-free antiseptic that can be used to relieve pain and prevent infection in wounds, scrapes and burns.

With cases of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria (such as MRSA) on the rise, keeping skin free of harmful germs is an increasingly growing concern. MRSA bacterial cells don’t need a wound to penetrate the surface of the skin. This resilient bacterium can find its way into pores, hair follicles or microscopic cracks to cause a serious and potentially life threatening infection.

Some antiseptic products contain synthetic ingredients that can damage the skin as a result of regular and continuous use. Most hand gels and soaps contain alcohol which can dry the skin and crack it which gives germs an opportunity to get below the surface of the skin where they can cause infection. However, Honeymark’s Antiseptic Spray utilizes Manuka Honey as a natural antimicrobial agent. Manuka Honey is a safe, natural ingredient that has been found to have no harmful side effects when used topically on the skin as a healing agent. Studies have proven that there are no forms of harmful microorganisms that can combat the powerful healing properties of Manuka Honey, whether they be bacterial, viral or fungal. This product also contains Benzalkonium chloride which is considered one of the safest biocides and has a long history of efficacious use in eradicating bacteria.

Honeymark’s Antiseptic Spray can be used to both heal and prevent infection. For scrapes and abrasions, it has a lot more of a user-friendly application for covering large portions of the skin apposed to antiseptic creams. It’s also good for reaching areas often missed by soap and hand gels, such as around jewelry (rings) and under long fingernails. It’s also a safe “no-touch” first aid treatment rather than having to risk cross-infection if applying an antiseptic to another person.

Honeymark’s Antiseptic Spray is ideal for sports bags, lockers, pocketbooks, satchels, knapsacks or first aid kits. These days, it’s important to protect yourself from infection as well as preventing yourself from passing infection to the people you touch. There are many people who unknowingly carry infectious bacteria on their skin that can easily infect other people who may have a break in their skin. If you’re on the go and there’s no place to wash your hands, one spray of this product forms an instant, protective layer that helps to prevent infection and aids natural healing.

“Manuka Honey has a very soothing effect on the skin,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. “Its anti-inflammatory properties help relieve pain associated with wounds, burns, insect bites and stings while protecting against harmful bacteria that cause infection.” Manuka Honey is currently being regarded as one of the only substances in the world that is capable of killing MRSA and healing Staph infections.

The non-aerosol, pump spray is safe for the environment and easy to use. For more information or to purchase Honeymark’s Antiseptic Spray with Manuka Honey, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com. Honeymark products are not tested on animals.

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May 13 2010

New Alcohol-free Hand Sanitizing Gel With Manuka Honey by Honeymark

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The leader in Manuka Honey skin care products has outdone themselves again by launching a new product that is effective as a preventative measure in the battle against MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria that cause infection. Their Hand Sanitizing Gel contains Manuka Honey as an antibacterial agent and is capable of destroying bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, VRE, MRSA, etc. It also contains Benzalkonium chloride which is an FDA approved antiseptic.

According to the CDC, bacterial infections account for almost 2 million health complications each year, 100,000 of which are fatal. Most hand gels contain alcohol to kill germs. Alcohol may have the ability to kill germs but it also dries the skin out and cracks it, giving germs the opportunity to get on the inside where they can cause far more harm than on the surface of the skin. Honeymark’s Hand Sanitizing Gel is alcohol-free and kills germs on contact when you don’t have time to wash, leaving hands felling soft, fresh and clean without the need for water.

Manuka Honey has an antibacterial activity primarily due to the presence of hydrogen peroxide which is formed in a slow-release manner by the enzyme glucose oxidase. Manuka Honey can be diluted and still destroy bacteria very efficiently. It also contains an additional antibacterial compound found only in honey produced from the Leptospermum plant which is known as the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF. In addition, Manuka Honey is considered to be antimicrobial which means that it can destroy any infectious microorganisms whether they be bacterial, viral or fungal.

“Our Hand Sanitizing Gel is a far more superior product than alcohol-based gels such as Purell,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. “With the widespread risk of contracting MRSA and experts predicting the emergence of new drug-resistant bacterial strains in the future, this product offers a safe and effective way to protect yourself against infection.”

Honeymark also offers a similar product in the form of an Antiseptic Spray. For more information or to purchase Honeymark’s Hand Sanitizing Gel with Manuka Honey, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

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Mar 27 2010

Manuka Honey Available in the Usa

Category: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:08 pm

Manuka Honey’s international notoriety stems from its ability to treat a wide spectrum of health conditions both internally and topically on the skin. When taken orally, Manuka Honey has been proven to be effective in treating conditions such as acid reflux disease, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach ulcers, gum disease, etc. Manuka Honey has also been effective in treating a wide range of skin conditions such as eczema, acne, infected wounds, burns, ringworm, etc.

Manuka Honey is considered to be antimicrobial, which means it is effective in destroying microorganisms that are responsible for causing bacterial, viral and fungal infections. Since most health conditions are caused by these unwanted microbes, Manuka Honey’s ability to destroy them has attracted the attention of doctors and other medical professionals around the world. Manuka Honey is even efficacious enough to eradicate MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Since antibiotics have proven to be relatively ineffective in treating Staph infections, the use of Manuka Honey is now being considered a viable treatment alternative. This is being recognized as a major breakthrough in the medical industry.

In addition to its medicinal qualities, Manuka Honey is also drawing attention to itself as a cosmetic ingredient. Manuka Honey has a hydrating and rejuvenating effect on the skin. It also has the ability to increases skin elasticity and collagen production. As a result, Manuka Honey has become recognized as an excellent anti-wrinkle solution. It has other impressive skin care applications in terms of a cleansing agent for clearing acne and other unsightly blemishes. Its antibacterial properties eliminate infections that cause red marks, boils and pimples.

It’s not the bees in New Zealand that are so special, rather than the flowers where they collect the nectar to make the honey. The Manuka bush grows beautiful white and pink flowers that contain this unique nectar with unusually potent healing properties. Honeybees use this nectar to produce Manuka Honey. Bee farmers in New Zealand put their hives within close proximity to Manuka trees so that the bees only use its nectar to manufacture their honey.

Unfortunately, Manuka Honey is somewhat hard to come by. Shipping costs from New Zealand to the U.S. can be more than the honey itself. However, a New York-based company called Honeymark has developed a line of skin care products containing Manuka Honey as a main ingredient. Their creams and lotions also takes the sticky mess out of applying Manuka Honey directly to the skin.

“In many cases, active Manuka Honey has proven to be more effective than traditional forms of medicine,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. “At a time when consumers are becoming more confident in the use of natural and cosmeceutical products, Manuka Honey offers the peace of mind of having no negative side effects. Even medical doctors who are usually more in favor of pharmaceuticals have become impress with the amazing healing benefits of Manuka Honey.”

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

Honeymark manufactures skin care and cosmetic products containing Manuka Honey.

www.HoneymarkProducts.com

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