Cases of Flesh-Eating Ulcer Rise on Mornington Peninsula, Manuka Honey Being Used According to a new report, almost half of all the Bairnsdale Ulcer cases that have been recorded in Victoria are taking place on the Mornington Peninisula. Over 40 cases of the flesh-eating ulcer have been reported in the area so far this year,…
When comedian Michael McIntyre is touring, every hour is spent preparing for his next performance. “It’s all about that hour and a half,” he said. “So I just ignore people the rest of the time.” With his grueling schedule, it is important for McIntyre to keep in tip top health and much of the money…
Bayer Researchers Say Bees Will Face a Tough Winter Dick Rogers, the head scientist at the Bayer Bee Care Center located in North Carolina, says honeybees will be facing a tough winter this year. Rogers has been studying honeybees at the center for decades and in a recent blog post expressed that he conducts evaluations…
Delicious Honey Syrup Using Blue Borage Honey There is nothing more delicious on our morning pancakes than syrup and fresh blueberries. But, have you ever consider combining your favorite pancake toppings together? Blueberry syrup is delicious for those breakfast-time treats and making your very own syrup at home is easier than you may imagine. This…
A Delicious Twist on a Holiday Tradition Turkey has long been the centerpiece of many a Thanksgiving Day table. While we traditionally season our turkeys with savory spices like thyme, salt, and pepper, have you ever considered adding some sweetness to your main dish? Adding honey to the turkey will not only help it to…
Research Being Done by Students Could Save Bee Colonies When honeybees fly from one flower to the next, they are doing much more than collect nectar in order to make honey. According to UNCG professor of biology Dr. Olav Rueppell, in an article posted in UNCG.edu, the honey that bees produce is simply a bi-product…
250,000 Bees Used to Produce Honey Killed In a case police are referring to as “bizarre,” a pesticide has been used to kill hundreds of thousands of honeybees in the apiary located in the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. Honey from these bees was being used for the last five years in many recipes at the resort’s…
Sites Show Honeybee and Human Relationship in Ancient Times Many people enjoy honey on their morning toast or in a nice warm cup of tea and recent years have seen the popularity of honey grow by leaps and bounds. Most grocery stores receive their honey from beekeepers and farmers that are located throughout the world…
Blitz the Hunting Dog and Best Friend Healing Well from Honey A lucky dog from Blaine, Minnesota is on the road to recovery after a dangerous hunting accident. Blitz, a German wirehaired pointer, was hunting with owner Tim Ramler when the injury occurred, and he was sure Blitz was not going to survive. “I thought…
A Warm, Delicious Soup Using Honey that Your Family Will Love Nothing says cooler weather like those amazing comfort food dinners we all love. One of these great comfort foods is a delicious soup that can help warm you up after a long, cold day. A lot of the soup recipes we love are savory,…
How African Honeybees May be Able to Help Moderate a Global Crisis Honeybee populations have been on the decline in many countries across the globe, something that is worrying scientists, politicians, and the public. The decline in populations could affect everyone since it has such a profound impact on our food security – since honeybees…
Local Hemp Honey Considered ‘Super Food’ Nick French, a local Colorado beekeeper, works on a 70-acre hemp farm that also houses a dozen bee hives. Using the bees on this property, French has been able to harness the power of three different super foods used to create his Colorado Hemp Honey. French’s honey contains essential…
Dallas Investor Hope to Help Honeybees with New Technology A businessman in Dallas, TX, is hoping new technology used to track activity in honeybee hives will help to increase the insect’s struggling population. Oren Salomon wants to begin development on technology that can unveil what happens in a honeybee hive and his true passions lie…
New Invention Helps Honey Lovers Find the Real Thing A new invention was unveiled at Parliament earlier this month that can help the honey industry determine whether or not a jar of Manuka honey is real. A team at Auckland University created a portable unit that shines a light onto the honey that has the…
Two Classes Work Together to Cultivate the “Perfect” Bee Garden Two classes from Purdue University have teamed up in order to find the best living environment for honeybees in their local area. As explained in an article posted on PurdueExponent.org, students from “Bee Biology and Bee Keeping” and “Planting Design II” classes are working together…
A Delicious, Hand-Held Meal Using Blue Borage Honey Since football season is in full swing, many of us are looking for easy, delicious handheld meals that we can share during parties and tailgating events. Barbeque is always a big hit, but slow roasting chicken, shredding by hand, and allowing it marinade for hours is simply…
New Zealand Importer Receives Award for Dedication to Workers with Disabilities The founder and CEO of Pacific Resources International, or PRI, received the Employee/Accommodation Award during a ceremony in Santa Barbara last week, this according to an article featured on Independent.com. David Noll, who presides over the family run business, received the award in honor…
Action Plan Puts Focus on Investment, Jobs in Bay of Plenty A new economic plan in the Bay of Plenty focuses on bringing in investors and creating jobs in Tauranga. Steven Joyce, Economic Development Minister and Te Ururoa Flavell, Maori Development Minister, launched the plan earlier this week in Rotorua following the release of a…
How SweetBio is Using Honey for Oral Pain Relief Many of us consider honey as a sweet, sticky substance that we use in cooking and baking – but to SweetBio, a Memphis-based biotechnical company, it is much, much more. The organization is on a mission to create a membrane that could potentially be used during…
Researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast have discovered a substance produced by stingless bees that could change how wounds are healed. Karina Hamilton, a biomedical PhD student has been studying a substance called cerumen for over three years – cerumen is a waxy secretion that is produced by bees. Hamilton has made a…
Onewhero Beekeepers Keep Busy During Swarm Season John Burns, a Onewhero beekeeper, doesn’t run from swarms of bees – he embraces them. During this time of year Burns carries a protective bee suit, pair of secateurs, and brush in his car just in case he comes across a swarm of bees. Since bees have become…
Winter can be the most taxing season on the human immune system. Less sunlight means less vitamin D. Viruses linger longer on cold surfaces. Dropping temperatures dry out the air. Dry air dehydrates the respiratory system’s mucous membranes and inhibits the body’s ability to ward off infection. Viruses jump from one person to the next…
A recent article on Jillian Michaels’ website suggests several alternative uses for Manuka honey. To understand why these alternative uses might be effective, it is important to understand the unique properties of Manuka honey. What is Manuka Honey? Manuka honey is honey derived from the Manuka flower of New Zealand. Quality control of Manuka honey…
Salad might seem like light fare best suited for the blue skies and warm breezes of summer. Don’t let the winds of autumn blow your healthy diet off track. Seasonal vegetables can combine to create unique salads any time of year. The following salad recipe takes advantage of the fall pumpkin harvest, while the dressing…
