Archive for the 'Honey (incl Medihoney)' Category
Sunday, December 26th, 2010
It’s suggested that honey may stimulate the CYP3A enzyme, and this might alter the metabolism of drugs.
Researchers in Germany studied the effect of repeated honey administration on human CYP3A enzyme activity using the benzodiazepine drug midazolam (Versed). (more…)
CAM Interactions, Honey (incl Medihoney) | Comments Off on No effect of honey on intestinal and hepatic CYP3A
Monday, May 10th, 2010
Cough is a major cause of doctor visits among children and adults. It can impact quality of life, cause anxiety, and affect sleep for parents and their children.
Here’s a Cochrane review of the evidence supporting the use of honey to treat acute cough in children. (more…)
Children, Common Cold, Cough, Honey (incl Medihoney) | Comments Off on Treating cough with honey
Monday, January 4th, 2010
Researchers from Germany and New Zealand have reviewed Medihoney — a medically certified honey licensed for professional wound care in Europe and Australia. (more…)
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
 Apitherapy is the use of bee products such as honey to prevent or treat illness and promote healing.
Researchers at Justus-Liebig-University in Giessen, Germany conducted a survey of beekeepers. (more…)
Common Cold, Honey (incl Medihoney), Prostate | Comments Off on Apitherapy: Experience of German Beekeepers
Thursday, October 9th, 2008
 In some cases, it might speed healing, according to this review from The Cochrane Library. (more…)
Burns, Cochrane Library, Honey (incl Medihoney), Surgery, Ulcers | Comments Off on Honey to treat wounds
Friday, August 8th, 2008
In this time of MRSA (methacillin-resistant Staph aureus) skin infections, Medscape reviews 3 CAM wound treatment options.
Here are the highlights. (more…)
Honey (incl Medihoney), Infection, Larval (Maggot) Tx, Leeches | Comments Off on Maggots, and leeches, and honey, oh my!
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
The evidence confirms its antibacterial properties and additional beneficial effects of medical honey on wound healing, according to this article published in Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
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Honey (incl Medihoney), Infection | Comments Off on Medical honey for wound care
Monday, December 3rd, 2007
Is it a good as dextromethorphan — the cough-suppressant found in many over-the-counter cold and cough medicines?
Researchers from the College of Medicine at Pennsylvania State University Hershey show that it is. (more…)
Children, Cough, Honey (incl Medihoney), Infection | Comments Off on Benefits of honey on night cough and sleep quality in children
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
? The media regularly reminds us of the dangers and difficulties in treating infections caused by microorganisms that are resistant to antibiotics.
For example, the Washington Post reports that in 2005, MRSA (methacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections killed nearly 19,000 people in the US, compared to 17,000 HIV/AIDS deaths. (more…)
HIV/AIDS, Honey (incl Medihoney), Infection | Comments Off on Exploring the value of antibacterial honey to treat resistant bacterial infections
Monday, January 15th, 2007
MayoClinic.com has reviewed cold remedies that work and don’t.
Here’s a summary of useful CAM options.
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Common Cold, Echinacea, Honey (incl Medihoney), Infection, Lemon/Lime, Saline, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments Off on CAM and the common cold
Tuesday, November 7th, 2006
In a previous post, the use of honey to treat wounds was discussed. Here is a good review of the antibacterial effects of honey.
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Honey (incl Medihoney), Infection | Comments Off on How does honey kill bacteria?
Tuesday, November 7th, 2006
Historically, a poultice was a soft moist mass of bread, meal, clay, or other adhesive substance. It was usually heated, with the active ingredient spread on cloth, and applied to warm, moisten, or stimulate an aching or inflamed part of the body. The poultice has been used to reduce fever, treat rattlesnake bites, and any condition of the skin that requires direct application of medicine.
Now, the poultice is being used with honey, Medihoney to be precise, in the treatment of wounds.
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Wednesday, October 18th, 2006
Reported earlier on the site was a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which found that 36% of Americans use CAM ? 62% if prayer is included.
Now, here is an estimate of the use of CAM in one Central American country.
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Basil, Berberine (Goldenseal), Cayenne, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cough, Eucalyptus, Garlic, Honey (incl Medihoney), Lemon/Lime | Comments Off on The use of CAM among poor Central Americans