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How Manuka Honey Kills MRSA and Heals Staph Infections

Breaking news in the industry of advanced wound burden has led to the recognition of honey derived from the Manuka Tree (indigenous to Recent Zealand) has extraordinary antibacterial properties that are capable of destroying antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA.
As the name suggests, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureaus (MRSA) is a bacterium that has developed a resistence to Methicillin and other antibiotics. With the overuse of antibiotics in the past 3 decades, experts predict the emergence of more drug-resistant bacteria in the future.
In appendix to the frustration of MRSA life impervious to antibiotics, its life-threatening heart has communities affected by Staph infections rattled. Since antibiotics don't occupation and some topical agents cause tissue damage, Manuka Honey is activity considered a favourable healing agent. Because Manuka Honey provides an osmotic effect, moisture is taut out of bacteria without causing damage to the skin. Bacteria cannot survive in the curative environment created by Manuka Honey, making it an ideal wound dressing.
Not only has Manuka Honey been proven to heal all kinds of bacterial infections, it has further been found to have no abrogating side effects. In addition to its influence to deface bacteria responsible for infecting wounds, Manuka Honey's healing properties besides have the ability to repair damaged skin and regenerate contemporary skin growth. Much though Manuka Honey draws moisture out from bacterial cells, it has a moisturizing eventuality on the skin.
Honeymark, a manufacturer of Manuka honey-based skin interest products has developed a Ahead Aid Antiseptic Lotion containing Active Manuka Honey that is growth used to treat MRSA and Staph infections. This product avoids the sticky mess of applying honey directly to the skin while having other heirloom ingredients that corrective clear infection. In addition to Active Manuka Honey, it contains Benzalkonium Chloride which is an FDA approved antiseptic, providing a second line of defense against bacteria.
"While the medical industry scrambles for an alternative to antibiotics, Honeymark has offered them a solution to the MRSA epidemic on a silver platter," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Manuka Honey has the ability to draw water elsewhere of bacterial cells, similar to the conduct salt makes a slug shrivel up and die."
04 Oct 2008 19:11:22

... meanwhile, demand soars for million-dollar houses - The Canberra Times

... meanwhile, demand soars for million-dollar houses The Canberra Times, Australia - Sales agent Andrew Chamberlain of Peter Blackshaw Real Estate Manuka said he also knew ''a dozen'' buyers looking for property over $2 million. ...
04 Oct 2008 19:11:18

Eating up the daylight - The Canberra Times

Eating up the daylight The Canberra Times, Australia - The southside hamlets of Kingston and Manuka boast an almost embarrassment of riches of bars, cafes and restaurants, all geared to offer outdoor experiences ...
03 Oct 2008 18:35:34

Bomber takes out Bulldogs best and fairest - The Border Mail

Bomber takes out Bulldogs best and fairest The Border Mail, Australia - He played his only AFL match against Collingwood in the final home and away round at Manuka Oval before being cut from the list during the off-season. ...
03 Oct 2008 03:06:45

Rainbow Essence proudly announces the exclusive sole Australian ... - PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)

Rainbow Essence proudly announces the exclusive sole Australian ... PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria - The extraordinary natural healing benefits of Manuka Honey are widely documented including its anti-bacterial and wound healing properties capable of ...
01 Oct 2008 21:21:31

It's no bloomin' good: bee mite may affect gardens - Marlborough Express

Marlborough Express It's no bloomin' good: bee mite may affect gardens Marlborough Express, New Zealand - Tuamarina Apiaries beekeeper Will Trollope said his business mix used to be about one third pollination and two thirds manuka honey, but these days it was ...
29 Sep 2008 15:27:19

Policing Kingston - The Canberra Times

Policing Kingston The Canberra Times, Australia - Police Minister Simon Corbell said closed-circuit television cameras would be installed in Kingston and Manuka by the middle of next year, giving police the ...
28 Sep 2008 21:51:21

Mulcahy calls for Kingston police station - ABC Online

Mulcahy calls for Kingston police station ABC Online, Australia - ... police have a greater ability to respond and now the technology to help them in targeting any crime hot spots in the Kingston and Manuka areas," he said.

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