Even if they don’t have a taste for it, people know what honey is like—a very sweet, thick syrup that honeybees make and store to survive. It is even said to be full of specific compounds from plants that are healthy for people to consume. However, most people still wonder which type of honey benefits…
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For the average person, distinguishing raw honey from honey is not that big of a deal. That would be a BIG mistake There is a significant difference in the types of honey available to consumers today, especially when it comes to the honey most shoppers see on the shelves of their local grocery store. What…
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In downtown Seattle, specifically at a facility called The Sanctuary Seattle, enough hives to hold 20,000 honeybees are being installed, with the future occupants coming all the way across the sea in Hawaii. Once they arrive, the Hawaiian-raised Carniolan bees will be used for urban beekeeping, housed on the grounds of the oldest church in…
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Researchers with Washington State University (WSU) may have found a way help save honeybees by introducing micro-particles into the insects’ digestive systems, and from there the particles would absorb the damaging toxins often in pesticides. WSU bioengineering project manager Waled Suliman has stated that the material his team has developed only attracts specific compounds within…
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Suddenly, the theft of bees has become a very real problem for beekeepers here in the United States. The raw honey craze here in the states has the undesirables trying to take a short cut to a new business by stealing other people’s hives. The latest theft occurred in Lula, GA. It would appear the…
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For all you raw honey lovers out there, you may be wondering if it is safe for your dogs to eat the honey as well, especially if you’re interested in baking homemade dog treats. To answer your question, Manuka honey should not hurt your dog, but, given that dogs are carnivores, you will want to…
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While these ingredients likely sound more like the pieces of a healthy breakfast smoothie, they also could have just as many benefits if applied topically onto the skin. If you ever feel the need for some home relaxation as opposed to a spa, try getting creative using these natural, easily-made face masks that will have…
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Whether you’re in need of a quick lunch or something simple for a lazy dinner night, it’s hard to go wrong with ham and homemade honey-mustard mayo using raw honey instead of processed honey. What would make it all the better? A croissant, which adds an extra flair to a sandwich not unlike those you…
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Recently, a critically acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter by the name of Brigid O’Neill sat down to discuss what it is that keeps her going as her career continues to take off. Playing with influences of bluegrass, country rock, and a little bit of jazz, O’Neill’s newest album, “Touchstone,” has received considerable praise from critics, some of…
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These might sound strange, even unusual, but these simple ingredients could help promote glowing skin that makes you look years younger. You may have more success with some over others, and it never hurts to try more traditional approaches. However, if you’re among those individuals whose life has gotten so busy that skin care has…
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While most people either don’t work with animals directly or only have typical family pets, it’s likely not hard to get people to care or feel concern when they hear about attacks against animals, especially when the victim is a prey animal most would consider cute and harmless. Admittedly, not every story ends with the…
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As the weather gets warmer, it is time to start thinking of cocktails that can make use of the great taste of honey as well as providing some refreshment. This recipe makes clever use of fresh, summer ingredients and of course, some raw honey. Sangria traditionally is made with red wine, lemonade, spices, and fresh…
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Something very exciting was revealed in a recent edition of SustainableBrands.com. A Canadian firm is working on a new technique that will use bumblebees to protect bees naturally. The firm, Bee Vectoring Technology, has created an all-natural alternative to crop dusting with pesticides and harmful chemicals. The process is fairly simple. A tray is placed…
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Anyone who loves watching the most recent Marvel superhero movies likely knows of the directing power of brothers Joe and Anthony Russo. There’s just something special about siblings coming together to create something wonderful that they possibly couldn’t have done the same way alone, and fortunately there’s more than one story out there featuring powerhouse…
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For those looking to improve their health, a Mediterranean diet that includes raw honey can allegedly lower your risk of heart disease and comes with reduced occurrences of cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. Additionally, a Mediterranean diet is among the few diets that’s been given a Level of Evidence A Recommendation, which means evidence has been…
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