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10/04/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Science again confirms the efficacy of ancient medicine: The antibacterial properties of honey found to be effective against resistant MRSA

To many, honey is more than just a natural sweetener: it’s a source of valuable medicine. A revered folk cure, honey has been used for a variety of medicinal purposes throughout the centuries, and now, science has confirmed that this tasty food may be all that stands between us and the scourge of antibiotic-resistant infections […]

10/03/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Global antibiotic resistance killing thousands: Natural alternatives only viable medicine left

By now, most people are aware that many common bacteria have become resistant to the antibiotic medications commonly prescribed to defeat them. When antibiotics lose their ability to control common and potentially deadly diseases, it is referred to as antibiotic resistance. These pathogens are commonly known as “superbugs.” Over the past few years, an increasing […]

03/31/2017 / By Gregory Van Dyke

HONEY: Is this ancient medicinal food the key to fighting deadly drug-resistant infections?

Exotic honey can be used as a powerful alternative when treating one of the deadliest infections in the U.S. today. A report published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents confirms that exotic honey can battle antibiotic-resistant infections, like Clostridium difficile. Interestingly, C.difficile is caused by an overdose of antibiotics. Two researchers from Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital’s Department of Gastroenterology […]

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