Honey May Be a Natural Way to Beat Bacteria

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By Dr. Mercola

By Dr. Mercola

If you’ve ever heard of Manuka honey (scientific name Leptospermum scoparium), perhaps you’re already aware that it’s been used for millennia as a remedy for inflammation and bacterial infections.

A new study at the University of Southampton in the U.K. recently reported that the honey from Down Under may be useful for decreasing the risk of infections and helping to prevent pathogenic bacterial colonies known as biofilm from developing on catheters and other medical devices.

Catheters are generally used to either monitor how much urine a patient releases or to drain it. According to The Journal of Pathology: …read more

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