The threat of Zika virus is a legitimate one, especially when considering the effects the disease has on unborn children when their mothers contract the virus, causing birth defects in the children. Given Zika is generally spread through mosquitoes just as malaria is, there have been considerable efforts on the part of local and state…
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To be contenders for the Olympics, athletes must be driven and dedicated, spending almost the entirety of four years training for several weeks of competition against the rest of the world’s best. Everything they do is designed to improve performance including their diets, which are customized for their sport’s specific requirements. Admittedly, most of us…
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We all have our favorite foods, but Michael Geraghty, the Irish body coach and fitness guru who’s made a splash on social media in recent months, has reminded us of the distinction between regular food and superfood, which is a marketing term for foods with supposed health benefits. As someone with a strong take on…
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Honeybees, like people, have the ability to balance their nutritional needs and know what they need and want at different times, depending on what they’re lacking or carrying a surplus of. For that reason, bees tend to show preference for certain flowers over others, often those allowing for the best adaptation possible or the best…
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Many would say that without the ability to “google” information, they would be unable to go about their lives as they normally would and would have a seriously hard adjustment period back to their lives before becoming so dependent on the wonder that is Google. From researching, shopping online, looking up recipes or the weather,…
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The debate over marijuana use has been a hot subject for the past few years, with four states having legalized the right to grow, distribute, sell, and buy the drug within their borders, with many states continuing to discuss the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana. As the debate continues, many states still recognize marijuana…
DetailsTypically when one sees actors and actresses out in their real lives and off the job, many comment on how well they look and what great shape they are in even when not engaged in a major project. While we all subconsciously know they likely have trainers helping them keep in shape, it’s not often…
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What You Should Consume When You Aren’t Feeling Good Cold and flu season is here, and many of us are suffering with running noses, sore throats, and annoying coughs that will not give us any rest. Whether you decide to power through the day, do a mediocre job of keeping up and staying on task…
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Honey and Benadryl Could Be the Key to Helping with Canker Sores One of the most painful and nagging experiences we can have as human beings is having a canker sore on the inside of our mouths. Canker sores are erosive and eroding ulcers that spread throughout the mouth and are often accompanied by a…
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What You Should Consider for Your New Year’s Resolution this Year Eat healthier, exercise more, spend more time with family, save money – these are all common New Year’s Resolutions that we have all probably declared at one time or another in our lives. With 2016 just a few short weeks away, many of us…
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Using Manuka Honey and Other Natural Remedies for that Pesky Tooth Problem Toothaches can be some of the most annoying and frustrating pains we can deal with, but when they occur during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we want to get rid of the pain and continue celebrating as soon as possible.…
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How Honey Can Transform Your Hair The most recent trends in hair are more about hair care and less about hair design or color. Just like everyone is eating healthier and exercising, there has also been a large spike in the interest of keeping hair healthy and strong. While everyone has their own tips and…
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SweetBio Secures $900,000 in Funding Just a few short months after completing the ZeroTo510 accelerator program and just under a year after the company was formed, SweetBio has just finalized follow-on funding equally $900,000 for the continued development of its ground breaking product – this according to an article featured on BizJournals.com/Memphis. This funding is…
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Horse Cheats Death with Help of Honey A horse in the United Kingdom who was on the verge of dying made an amazing recovery thanks to some TLC and honey. The horse, named Miracle, ran into a fence and suffered a foot-long wound in her leg. Owner Sue Gessey runs the Animal Healing Trust located…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Winter is the season of holidays, hot chocolate, and outdoor fun. However, winter can also be the season of coughing, sniffling, and sneezing. Manuka honey lozenges can go a long way towards easing your pain. Manuka honey lozenges are also a great year-round option for those who want the benefits of Manuka honey on…
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Manuka Honey Products that May Help You this Cold and Flu Season As the leaves begin to change and the temperatures begin to drop, more individuals are finding themselves falling victim to the common cold and having to deal with the flu and all its symptoms. While over the counter cold medicines work well, many…
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Exploring the Claim that Hot Beverages Will Ease Your Cold Symptoms Having a cup of hot tea has been a remedy for sneezing, stuffiness, and the common cold for many, many years, just like using ice to calm a burn or a throat lozenge to stop a cough. Hot liquids like tea are thought to…
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A Natural Alternative to Traditional Toothpaste A lot of people love the foamy factor or toothpaste, but aren’t so keen on the chemicals that different toothpaste manufacturers use to achieve that effect. Luckily, these consumers have access to a number of different natural toothpastes on the market today and there are also a number of…
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What You Should Know About this Breakthrough Book With the amount of attention Manuka honey is getting around the world today, especially all the claims that it is antibacterial, very healthy and an all-around “super food,” it is no surprise that there are a number of books hitting the market all about this product and…
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Nurse Refers to Honey as a “Game Changer” While it may be strange to consider spreading sticky honey on an open wound, this is how nurses treated skin ailments before the introduction of penicillin. Hundreds of years ago, honey was widely used and a well-known remedy for treating a number of different skin issues including…
DetailsFor those individuals looking for an all-natural remedy for their sore, scratchy throat, many turn to Manuka honey lozenges to find relief. These lozenges are comprised of Manuka honey, eucalyptus, menthol, propolis and Echinacea to help soothe the throat and bring the individual some relief. But, what are all of these ingredients? Here we will…
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Cold and Flu Season is Right around the Corner – Make Sure You’re Prepared Although it feels like summer has just arrived, before we know it the leaves will be changing colors and the temperature will begin to drop. While some welcome the coming of the cooler seasons, others dread having to deal with the…
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Medical-Grade Honey Being Used at Kaiser Permanente Fresno Patients being treated for wounds at the Kaiser Permanente Fresno medical center have experienced first-hand the healing power of Manuka honey. In an interview with ABC 30, Marsha Cortes from Visalia was happy to discuss her recovery from a spill she took on her bike not long…
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Keeping Your Hair Healthy Using Manuka Honey and Other Natural Ingredients Blow drying, straightening, curling, coloring, lightening – these are all things women do to their hair on a regular basis to keep it looking beautiful and styled. What many of these women may or may not realize is using heat and chemicals on their…
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3 Potential Health Benefits of Bee Pollen You May Not Know About We usually don’t think of bee pollen as something that can be potentially good for our health. Most people think of any kind of pollen as an annoying irritant that can make our allergies flare up. Scientifically, bee pollen is actually kind of…
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Can Tea Tree Oil Treat Chewing Lice Infestations in Donkeys? Internal parasites that target equine animals have recently been showing signs of resistance to the products that are commonly used to treat and kill them. Another external parasite that is showing the same resistance is the Bovicola ocellatus, or “donkey chewing louse,” which is showing…
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Tea Tree Oil May be a Great Alternative to Neosporin Getting scrapes, cuts, and abrasions is just a part of everyday life. While these little accidents may be painful, small cuts are generally not threatening to our overall health – unless they get infected. The key to treating small scrapes and cuts is to make…
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Manuka Honey: Immune Boosting Tonic A busy summer schedule, and the inevitable stress that comes along with it, can often have our immune systems running low making us more prone to those nasty summer colds. Lorna Jane Clarkson, the founder of Lorna Jane an active wear company, out of Australia, believes that juicing is often…
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Why Manuka Honey is Great in Smoothies The best kind of smoothies are ones that are nutrient dense, helping to provide your body with oils and vitamins that it needs in order to perform at its best. Aside from vitamins and nutrients, smoothies should also contain dietary fat, since fat is often required for many…
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World Opera Title Contender Uses Manuka Honey Pene Pati, a member of Sol3 Mio, has recently made it through the semi-final round of a respected opera competition taking place in London, England. “I’m tired as hell, we’ve just been told the results and all thanks to God I’ve made it through to the second round,”…
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If you are an endurance athlete, or know anyone who is, you have likely heard of or maybe even tried energy gels. Energy gels are used by these athletes to help their overall performance including increasing energy, providing extra calories, and replenishing electrolytes. Often, these energy gels are made out of processed ingredients and while…
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Tips to Keep Your Tummy Tight without Exercise Any personal trainer will tell you that a dedicated workout of crunches and core building exercises is the key to having a flat tummy in time for summer vacation. While working out is an important part of staying fit and healthy, so is being conscious of how…
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Honey Used to Soothe Cat’s Burns After being badly burned in a fire, a cat from Melbourne was reunited with its owners today after being treated by the local SPCA. Lightening the Cat went missing after being burned in a fire that took place at Tuamarina near Blenheim. Lightening would often walk with the school…
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What You Should Know About Honey and Gastritis The occasional upset stomach or bout of indigestion is not cause for concern but, according to the Mayo Clinic, those experiencing reoccurring episodes and chronic gastritis may be suffering from a stomach ulcer and increased risk of stomach cancer. Believe it or not, Manuka honey can be…
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Deer Antler Velvet and How It Works When we say the words “deer antler velvet” we think of something soft and fuzzy. While this is partially true, deer antler velvet is getting more attention for what it claims to do instead of how it feels. Male deer produce antler velvet during a stage of antler…
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