Benefits of Honey

Using the information found in the Gram Negative Enteric Baccilli and Gram Positive Cocci Reference books,

NEVER give honey to a child less than 1 year old. Honey in very young children may cause infant botulism, which may be associated with SIDS

Fluid building up in the tissues caused by an inflammation response, triggered by the repeated stresses on the tissues, can lead to maceration of the deeper tissues, resulting in wounds and ulcers. Especially in patients with limited healing due to circulation conditions and diabetes, or those suffering peripheral neuropathy (Fig 3)

Norovirus and Salmonella are the two most common pathogens, resulting in the most hospitalizations and deaths. Norovirus is a pathogen that infects the stomach and intestines by causing inflammation. Symptoms of norovirus include; nausea/vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain leading to dehydration causing one to urinate more frequently and feel dizzy while standing up. In order to avoid contracting the Norovirus, the CDC recommends thoroughly washing fruits, vegetables and cooking seafood to appropriate temperatures, which can survive up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/preventing-infection.html). Salmonella affects the gastrointestinal tract when bacteria is swallowed, mainly coming from raw food products; eggs,

Manuka honey was a potential treatment because it is hypertonic from its sugar content and is seen as an alternative medicine with having anti-bacterial qualities. According to Balick, there are small amounts of non-peroxide within the honey that can heal infected wounds, however there is little research on Manuka honey's antibacterial properties when it has been ingested (Balick,

The design of this study will be quasi-experimental, in that the standard elements of the studies mentioned before will be present in this proposal, but with the inclusion of a newer solution, that are being used in order to clean wounds and prevent infection from occurring once the wounds have been dressed with a novel silver dressing. This will include a solution that contains Manuka Honey in it (the active ingredients are not all known yet, only that a chemical reaction that takes place when exposed to a wound is the formation of benzoyl peroxide (Mandal and Mandal, 2011)), and covered/packed with Mepilex wound dressings. This will also serve as only a baseline sample — no combinations

The more nectar they suck, the more honey we receive, which is really good for us. “Just planting flowers in your garden, yard, or in a planter will help provide bees with forage” (Queen of the Sun). That’s why you should buy local, raw honey. “For your own personal health, strive to buy local, raw honey that is from hives that are not treated by chemicals” (Queen of the Sun). Don’t just help the bees, but also help yourself.

Honeybees play a significant role in helping pollinate many different crops and flowers. As honeybees gather pollen and nectar for their survival, they pollinate crops of fruits and vegetables. “Some crops, including blueberries and cherries, are 90-percent dependent on honey bee pollination; one crop, almonds, depends entirely on the honey bee for pollination at bloom time” (KAUFFELD). According to facts listed by the Almond Board of California, “one-third of global food production volume relies on pollinators, to some degree” (@almonds, Bee).

The gram-negative bacilli were first discovered and described by Theodor Escherich, a German pediatrician in 1885. Originally named as Bacterium coli commune, the name was changed to Escherichia coli (E.coli) (Stanford T. Shulman et al., 2007). E.coli is known as the most free-living organism being studied. More than 700 E.coli serotypes have been discovered. Their “O” antigen (somatic), and “H” antigen (flagellar) and “K” antigen (capsular) distinguish the different E.coli serotypes. E.coli is commensal bacterial species of the mammalian colon. The bacterium typically colonizes the gastrointestinal tract of an infant within a few hours of life. It is known that E.coli and its human host-derived a mutual benefit that they coexist in good health. Most of E.coli strains are harmless except in immunocompromised hosts, or when gastrointestinal barriers are violated that even non-pathogenic strains can cause disease. Nevertheless, there are certain serotypes that may cause disease in humans and animals. Pathogenic E.coli can be divided into six recognized diarrheagenic categories: enteropathogenic E.coli (EPEC), Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC), enterotoxigenic E.coli (ETEC), enteroaggregative E.coli (EAEC), enteroinvasive E.coli (EIEC) and diffusely adherent E.coli (DAEC) (James B. Kaper et al., 2004). E.coli caused a major health problem in developing countries such as China and Korea. It has been found to be associated with most gastrointestinal diseases in

Depending on the type of wound this may include debridement, swabbing or using fluids to remove debris and necrotic tissue. Some patients may even prefer to shower their wounds with tap water. This should be discussed with the nurse as a preferred and more suitable method for irrigation, as swabbing may damage fragile granulation tissue (Briggs 2008) as cited by Griffiths et al (2001).

This paper is a summary of a workshop held to discuss the affects of aging on chronic wound healing, and discusses the limited research on wound management. The workshop was sponsored by The Association of Specialty Professors, the National Institute on Aging, and the Wound Healing Society. The workshop was attended by leading health care experts in the field of geriatrics, wound management, and skin again. Scientist and Program Staff from national organization were also in attendance. Those national organizations include National Institute on Aging, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and the National Institute of Nursing Research. The purpose of this workshop was to explore the process of wound healing in elderly patients. These processes included the molecular and cellular processes. Therapeutic approaches such as cellular and tissue-engineered remedies, negative pressure wound therapy, electrical stimulation, nutrition, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and ultrasound therapy were discussed.

Is honey effective in reducing acute cough symptoms due to upper respiratory tract infections in

Rub onto scars twice daily. The antibacterial properties in honey can help heal wounds and promote skin cell growth. With constant use, scars should fade. Using honey is not recommended if you have oily

Bees produce one hundred and fifty million dollars worth of honey per year in just the U.S., which gives a little boost towards the economy, and jobs are also created from honey production such as beekeepers, honey factories and distributors, which all benefits the economy.(33 Reasons) Just imagine if honey was to cease to exist, it would be tragic, losing the delicious, sticky fluid, given not only its taste factor, but also the medicinal uses, having antibacterial properties, heal wounds, be used treat certain diseases and infections, has antiviral effects and countless other medicinal

Although there is not much evidence to the local honey theory, many do believe it works. It is believed to work because it exposes the body—and the immune system—to local allergens. It works much like an allergy shot, but is all-natural.