Manuka-Funny Honey
Manuka Honey - the buzz word at this time of year to help ward off and reduce colds, coughs and infections. Manuka is not just any old honey. For starters it tastes and feels rather different. Manuka tastes stronger, has a slightly medicinal quality about it and is less sweet than normal honey plus it has a thick, gooey texture that really makes the jaw work. It’s also packed full of antibacterial healing properties to help target the dreaded lurgy a.k.a yukky sore throats,colds & flu bugs. Manuka honey comes with a UMF = Unique Manuka Factor and the higher the factor the higher the healing properties. So, for example the Manuka 5+ would be suitable for everyday use as a preventative and supportive measure. Then there’s 6+,10+, 12+, 15+ & then it goes up to Manuka 20+ which I would use if I felt really ill or needed a good immune boost. Sometimes I like to dissolve it in some warm ( not hot) water and add fresh lemon to make a soothing drink but it’s also very nice spooned over Greek yoghurt or just straight off the spoon. My father in law regularly has a” non sharing” jar and has been known to polish it off in a few days ( he puts it on his toast). I guess he really likes it plus he rarely comes down with anything. He’ll be getting the Whopper Jar for Christmas this year!
As well as it’s antiseptic,antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties Manuka is also very soothing to the digestive system and may help provide relief from stomach ulcers and acid reflux. Studies have shown that Manuka Honey is also extemely effective against staphylococcus aureus ( a common cause of infected wounds) and Helicobacter Pylori ( common cause of peptic ulcers). Plus recent research work has found that it is effective against the Srreptococcus Pyogenes which causes sore throats. It’s even good for cuts, grazes and sores.
An all round great addition to a healthy diet and your natural medicine chest. They come in lots of different sizes too, from 250g up to 1000g. Manuka honey is also added to many herbal remedies, lozenges, supplements, beauty & skincare products, drinks and herbal teas for additional healing and health benefits.
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Ingredients: Papaya ,pumpkin seeds , lemon balm, plant blend (oats,sweet potatoes,spirulina,spinach leaves,wheat germ,shitake,carrots,chickpeas,pineapple), Magnesium Sulphate.
Typical Values Per 100g
Energy Kcal 33kcal
Energy Kj 140kj
Protein 0.8g
Carbohydrate 7.1g
Carbohydrate Sugars 0.3g
Fat 0.2g
Fat Saturated Nil
Fibre 14.2g
Sodium 0.1g
Salt
What’s good for a cough?
My little girl came home last week with the peaky look of an oncoming bug. That hollow pale demeanor is instantly recognizable. She started off complaining of a bad belly which we solved with a few punnets of blueberries (seemed like she needed a proper poop) and a hot water bottle. The next day progressed to sneezes and runny nose which we attacked with manuka honey, limited dairy intake and plenty of raw carrots, broccoli and hummus. Although she was a bit tired and rundown she seemed to fighting it off. Then came the cough. Chesty and frequent. Out came my essential oils, steamers and the goose grease which I rubbed relentlessly onto her wee chest. I felt we were winning but it was slow progress. The cough was proving a tough nut to crack. She was looking better although still dark around the eyes ( lack of a good night sleep,’cause I had them too) but the cough, well I was on the verge of taking her to the the doctors. I like to rely on my gut feeling for most things but doubt can sometimes creep in when it comes to illness and kids. One last thing to try before bundling her off to sit in an overcrowded sick room. My bottle of Collidial Silver arrived on Wednesday and I gave my girl her first dose. Active silver is known to have natural antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, plus it’s a tasteless spray making administering easy. Slight improvement and we both slept through the night. I continued with the recommended course and by Sunday she said she felt able to go to school. I knew she was getting better ’cause she wanted to start doing puzzles with me again! Her cough is gone and again I managed to avoid antibiotics. I would of course given them to her if she needed them but I’m trying to support her immune system through wholesome foods and plenty of fruits and vegetables to keep her body strong. I’ll keep giving her the silver spray as a preventive measure as there are lots more bugs to fend off !
The views expressed here are not intended to diagnose,treat or cure.
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