Exotic Honey ‘Mist’ Stops FATAL Lung Infection?

If the past couple of years have taught us anything, it’s that we all NEED to be mindful of what’s going on with our lungs.

Even the slightest tickle… cough… or congestion is enough to make your head spin.

Is it a cold… allergies… or COVID?

But even if you’ve dodged a positive COVID test, it doesn’t mean your lungs are out of the woods.

While rare, there’s a fatal lung infection that is making the rounds… and as of now it requires some high-octane antibiotics to keep it under control.

But new research has discovered that a spoonful of an exotic honey can help stop this lung infection from getting worse…

Without pumping your body full of MORE antibiotics.

Here’s the scoop.

A new study published in the journal Microbiology has found that combination of manuka honey (which comes from bees in Australia and New Zealand) and a common antibiotic can successfully treat Mycobacterium abscessus – a potentially fatal lung infection.

When left untreated, this infection can cause tuberculosis and leprosy.

Using a nebulizer — a device that produces a fine spray of liquid patients can inhale — researchers combined manuka honey with a smaller-than-usual dose of amikacin – a common antibiotic – to create a “new” treatment.

The study found that this innovative honey-based spray improved bacterial clearance… and required fewer doses of antibiotics, which put patients at a reduced risk of drug-related side effects.

Previous studies have found that manuka honey aids in a number of antimicrobial functions.

So even if you aren’t at risk of this lung infection, it’s a natural way to help your body fend off harmful bacteria.

When looking for manuka honey, be sure to Look for a product that has a Unique Manuka Factor (or UMF) of at least 10. The higher the UMF rating, the more antibacterial activity it has.

Look for labels that say “UMF Manuka Honey” or “Active Manuka Honey” … manufactured in New Zealand… and licensed by the Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA).

This ensures you’re getting the good stuff.

To breathing easy,
Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Melore, Chris. “Manuka honey could help treat potentially fatal lung infection.” https://studyfinds.org/manuka-honey-lung-infection/

CDC. “General information about Mycobacterium abscessus.” https://www.cdc.gov/hai/organisms/mycobacterium.html

Watson, Stephanie. “How to Select Manuka Honey and What It’s Used For.” https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-select-manuka-honey