According to the Department of Health Services in the state of Texas, parents of infant children as well as other adults were warned about giving certain pacifiers to babies, specifically those containing honey. This warning came as a result of four babies in that state becoming sick with botulism and then being treated for it…
According to Gary Pointon, a New Zealand beekeeper, “It’s part of beekeeping that you’re going to get stung, and for the first 20 stings, I was fine. Then, I got stung in the head and went into anaphylactic shock, and the doctors decided I was allergic … [but] it hasn’t stopped me!” Pointon is one…
If you’re familiar with the traditional walnut and orange cranberry relish, it’s possible you may not want to change something you already enjoy. However, if you’re among those who also enjoy trying new things every now and then, you might want to check out this recipe for Manuka honey cranberry relish, which offers the right…
While research into neonicotinoid pesticides, which have proven to be harmful to pollinators like honey bees, has brought about many new revelations, scientists announced recent findings that provide new insight into how these pesticides affect the declining pollinating species around the world. It turns out exposure to a specific neonicotinoid pesticide called imidacloprid causes complex…
Being as small as they are, it can be difficult to provide hamsters and similar pet rodents with treats other than the ones found at your local pet store. However, your hamsters deserve treats just like any other good pet, so, if you’re looking for affordable pet treat recipes, you need to check out this…
According to research performed by the University of California in Berkeley and the University of Exeter, as much as 13 percent of beekeepers in the United States are at risk of losing their honey bee colonies as a result of pesticides sprayed for fighting the Zika virus. This disease, known for affecting unborn children via…
When it comes to improving gut health, it’s always wise to adhere to any treatments or medications offered by your physician, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add other means of treatment to your plan, such as sipping on a probiotic drink made with your own two hands. By making one of these drinks, you’re…
With the major holidays creeping up on us sooner rather than later, it’s crucial for those wanting to look their best to have effective yet simple beauty treatments ready to go. In the end, who doesn’t want to be at their best when the onslaught of holiday parties, nights out, and New Year’s occasions is…
When many families prep their daily or even weekly dinner plans, they try to include something different every now and then, such as homemade dinner rolls as opposed to the kind you find frozen in the supermarket. Rather than going for typical white rolls, however, you can always try out a whole-wheat variety, which not…
Some horse owners will tell you that it’s better to avoid offering treats to their animals and instead offer simple positive reinforcement via pats on the neck or scratches on the mane. However, others stipulate that an occasional treat to go with their regular grain, hay, or grass won’t cause any damage, so long as…
Summer has come and gone, and now flu season has arrived, meaning we’re at that special point in the year when the throat is far more susceptible to scratchiness and soreness. For many people, sore throats are a simple annoyance, but for those out there whose livelihood is dependent upon their speaking and singing ability,…
As anyone with skin can attest to, winter is a mean season for skincare, with colder weather, sharper winds, and a lot more heat indoors doing a number on one’s skin, leaving it feeling rough, dry, and even peeling. For men, skincare in the winter involves much more than just stealing a pinch of your…
As many discover the hard way, lower stomach acid levels reduce the number of nutrients the body is able to absorb—in addition to causing digestive problems, such as bloating and heartburn. Because of this, it’s crucial for you keep stomach acid at a healthy level and to improve it if you’ve developed signs of lowering…
Coming up with new meal ideas every night can be both tedious and difficult all at once, with the latter especially being the case for those whose cooking abilities are more on the amateur side of the spectrum. However, cooking dinner doesn’t have to be an uphill battle—it can be as easy as a walk…
Down on the coastal tip of Texas, specifically in South Padre Island, a nonprofit by the name of Sea Turtle Inc. works to rehabilitate injured sea turtles, even occasionally using Manuka honey to help with their injuries along with the rest of their treatment. And with nearly all their patients, the compassionate staff need to…
Want to pamper your cats while also getting creative in your kitchen for their benefit? If you said yes, then the best way to start is by going homemade on any special treats you offer your favorite feline friend. These Manuka honey catnip biscuits are always a great place to start, given they show your…
Anyone who has ever had a canker sore will tell you that these tiny mouth sores are not only painful, but they’re also persistent little buggers that often only show up at the worst time imaginable. When they appear, these sores, which also go by the name “aphthous ulcers,” can be found under or on…
In its raw form, honey was said to have been used throughout history for various wellness and therapeutic uses dating all the way back to the world’s earliest of civilizations. What these early peoples prized honey for is the same as people today—the sweet syrup’s alleged antimicrobial properties, which is said to be even stronger…
Anybody who really considers themselves to be beef jerky lovers should be willing to try new flavors. However, if your wallet is lighter than you want it to be for jerky experimentation, then you can always try making your own, starting with this Manuka honey jalapeño beef jerky! In the end, you don’t need specialized…
For many dog owners, it can be pretty hard to say no to their canine friends whenever they come up to the table and start begging, even for desserts like vanilla ice cream or cake. Fortunately, there are safe dessert options for dogs—you just have to make them yourself, starting with this Manuka honey berry…
As most adults know, the chicken pox disease typically happens during early childhood, but what many don’t know is it can leave behind unsightly scars on your skin. In most cases, these scars eventually fade away without any assistance, but, even so, many with these scars feel embarrassed by them and want to handle the…
Once summer passes us by, autumn and winter will be coming along for their annual ride and bring flu and cold season with them. When this time of year arrives, the immune system needs a bit of reinforcement. Fortunately, along with antibiotics and other medicines your doctor may prescribe for a flu or cold, there…
After years of living in the public eye on TV and social media, Kylie Jenner shocked everyone when her posts suddenly stopped, and this happened right when pregnancy rumors began swirling around the youngest sibling in the Kardashian-Jenner franchise. Of course, Jenner’s limited appearances online only further piqued the world’s interests until finally her daughter,…
