Posted on 12/26/2007 1:04:55 PM PST by decimon
Amid growing concern over drug-resistant superbugs and nonhealing wounds that endanger diabetes patients, nature's original antibiotic — honey — is making a comeback.
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He said the Medihoney dressing can also prevent the dangerous drug-resistant staph infection known as MRSA from infecting open wounds.
"It's been used on wounds where nothing else will work," said biochemist Peter Molan, a professor at the University of Waikato in New Zealand who has researched honey and other natural antibiotics for 25 years.
He's found manuka honey can kill the toughest bacteria even when diluted 10 times and recommends it especially for people with weak immune systems.
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So, what - precisely - is “manuka” honey, and where do we get it?
But... but... my local tree-huggers and paranoid late-night radio listeners swear there’s not a honey-bee hive left populated in the USA anymore.
A beehive is the most sterile place in the animal kingdom.
The irony of coating diabetes patients in honey.
Btw, here Sweet treats: Honey-based recipes offer a natural sugar alternative
Can I stop using toothpaste and just swish some honey before bedtime?
What would a beehive being sterile have to do with the “healing” property of the honey?
Sure, but how does it taste on toast?
Patient: "So doctor what do you prescribe?"
Doctor: "Nut and Honey."
Be careful with honey and babies.
IIRC, it can carry botulism, not in a form that’s harmful to adults, but babies in particular are more at risk.
You are correct-honey is contraindicated in children under 1 year of age because of the botulism risk.
I thought that was a candidate thread on FR. ;-)
Have you tried this manuka honey?
Yes. Talk about hair of the dog.
I believe the compound is named “propolis”. It is an anti-bacterial agent secreted by bees to keep the hive sterile. Some of that stuff ends up in the honey.
No I have not. However, I do use local produced honey. It has helped me with my allergies.
I am believing more and more in the benefits of natural remedies medicine and less and less in the benefits of big pharma/OTC medicines.
My son had head lice in November. The pesticides recommended by the pharmacist did not eradicate them. Do you know what worked?
Crisco shortening, vinegar and tea tree oil.
I will second guess any doctor/pharmco recommended treatment from here on out.
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