Active Manuka Honey Internal Uses

UMF stands for Unique Manuka Factor, the factor responsible for naturally destroying bacteria such as staph (staph aureus), strep (streptococcus) and H. Pylori (Helicobacter Pylori). That makes Active Manuka Honey the only honey shown to kill H. Pylori. According to Dr. Molan's research of more than 20 years, UMF is a special non-peroxide antibacterial activity making Active Manuka Honey one of the rarest and most precious honeys in the world! The Manuka Factor has not yet been identified yet.

Every batch of Manuka Honey is tested by an independent laboratory for UMF antibacterial activity, using a testing method developed at Waikato University. Each jar is guaranteed to have an antibacterial activity 2,5 times greater than standard antiseptic (minimum 10% carbolic equivalent).

Active Manuka Honey has been researched by Dr. Peter Molan, Senior Lecturer at the Waikato University in New Zealand for over 20 years and may well be an alternative for many peptic ulcer sufferers worldwide.

Dr. Molan has found that Active Manuka Honey seems to naturally destroy h. pylori bacteria. Active Manuka Honey is typically taken for 2-6 months for stomach ulcers, all depending on how long the problem has existed. The honey works best when taken 20 minutes before a meal on a small piece of bread. Taking the honey this way keeps it concentrated in the stomach as long as possible.

The honey coats and protects the stomach while it can fight the bacteria. The strong antibacterial activity of the honey is due to a unique factor which Molan named Unique Manuka Factor (UMF). This factor is a special non-peroxide antibacterial activity that only Active Manuka Honey possesses. The substance however has so far not been identified.

On the official Web site of the Waikato Honey Research Unit of the Waikato University, the interested public can read more about recent research projects on Active Manuka Honey and find further resources: http://bio.waikato.ac.nz/honey/honey_intro.shtml#Peptic

Active Manuka Honey is exclusively packaged for MANUKA HONEY USA. The honey is packaged in food grade safe brown containers, protecting the content from sunlight and breakage.

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The UMF Activity in Manuka Honey has been described by Molan and Russell (1998) and Allen (1991). The substance has so far not been identified. Westen (1999) found that the activity was not caused by the phenolics (including flavonoids) found in Manuka Honey.

Honey has been shown in laboratory studies to have antibacterial activity against the 7 most common species of bacteria found in wounds. Minimum dilutions varied depending on the species of bacteria and the type of activity, but complete inhibition was shown for all species at below 10% honey concentration. Manuka Honey that showed UMF activity was effective in killing Staphylococcus aureus, the most common wound-infection species, at 1,8% honey concentration (Willix 1992). Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) strains have also been tested against both types of activity, with complete inhibition shown at 10% honey concentration (Molan 1996).

Research has shown a link between gastritis and peptic ulcers and the bacteria Helicobacter Pylori. Manuka Honey with UMF10+ activity, and other honey with peroxide activity, were both tested in laboratory cultures again helicobacter pylori. Only Active Manuka Honey showed inhibition against the bacteria, with complete inhibition shown at 5% honey concentration (Al Somal 1994). It appears likely that Active UMF10+ Manuka Honey may offer healing properties for millions of stomach ulcer (peptic ulcer) sufferers worldwide!

Honey has shown in the laboratory to have antibacterial activity against a range of bacterial species causing gastroenteritis and diarrhea. Average concentration for UMF Manuka Honey was 5-11% for complete inhibition and 8-15% for bacterial death (Brady and Molan, as reported in Molan 1996)

Since ancient times honey has been used as a natural medicine in many cultures. The antibacterial properties of honey however have only been discovered a century ago.

Honey in fact inhibits a broad spectrum of bacteria. Some reports even show an antifungal activity in honey. Some honeys will work better than others though. The Honey Research Unit at the Waikato University in New Zealand is constantly investigating honey as a therapeutic agent.

But how exactly can you explain the antibacterial activity found in (regular) honey?

Basically, the antibacterial effect of (regular) honey is due to four major processes or qualities: The osmotic effect, the acidity of honey, the production of hydrogen peroxide in honey and the phytochemical factors.

1. The Osmotic Effect: Honey consists of 84% fructose and glucose (sugar) and 15-21% water. The sugar molecules and the water molecules interact strongly so that bacteria have not enough water available for growth.

2. Acidity: Honey has a pH between 3.2 and 4.5 and is considered quite acidic. This acidity therefore inhibits the growth of bacteria. The optimum pH for bacterial growth lies between 7.2 and 7.4. However, if honey is diluted, the pH could become higher, and therefore the antibacterial quality of honey would be destroyed. Paradoxically, dilution is what is needed in order to support the production of the next important antibacterial component in honey: hydrogen peroxide.

3. Hydrogen Peroxide: This antibacterial component is encymically produced in honey through dilution. Hydrogen peroxide is considered to be the most important antibacterial component of honey. The concentration of hydrogen peroxide in honey is low enough not to inflammate a wound or damage the tissue.

4. Phytochemical Factors: Besides the honey's strongest anti-bacterial component (hydrogen peroxide), honey also contains some minor chemical factors of that quality. Exactly here lies the difference between the antibacterial qualities of Active Manuka Honey and Regular Honey!

Manuka Honey from New Zealand has shown to have a unique phytochemical factor. What exactly the factor is, has however not been identified yet. The factor was discovered 20 years ago by Prof. Dr. Peter Molan from the Waikato University in New Zealand. He removed the hydrogen peroxide from Manuka Honey and could still observe a high antibacterial activity. Dr. Molan named the factor 'Unique Manuka Factor', or short, UMF. Dr. Molan has researched Manuka Honey for over 20 years. In fact, hydrogen peroxide and the UMF in Manuka Honey enhance each other's power through a synergetic effect. That makes Manuka Honey so powerful and precious. The UMF is also very stable: hydrogen peroxide, which most honeys contain, is easily destroyed by heat, light, water or the catalase effect of the body serum. UMF however stays in the honey and does not lose any of its antibacterial strength.

The name UMF is always followed by a number, indicating the anti-bacterial strength of Manuka Honey. The Manuka Honey is tested in licensed laboratories in New Zealand for its potency. The testing process underlies strict guidelines of the Honey Research Unit at the Waikato University in New Zealand. Once the Manuka Honey has reached a UMF rating of more than 10, it is a highly active honey, and it is labeled as Active Manuka Honey.

The UMF rating of the Active Manuka Honey varies every year. This year's rating is the highest rating ever in 10 years, with a UMF rating of 19.8!

Stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers are both peptic ulcers. A stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) is a sore that occurs in the lining of the stomach. In general stomach ulcers can be related to infections with helicobacter pylori bacteria.

The h. pylori bacteria weaken the protective mucus coating of the stomach and duodenal, where the mucus is produced. The stomach juices that contain the digestive fluids hydrochloric acid and pepsin then eventually cause stomach or duodenal ulcers by irritating the stomach or duodenal lining.

It is also stated that the overuse of aspirin and non-steroid anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) can be the cause for stomach ulcers.

Heartburn is the irritation of the esophagus lining through acids. It is caused when acid stomach juices move upward into the esophagus. Another term for heartburn is acid reflux.

However, stomach ulcers and heartburn are both related to acids. That is why certain symptoms occur in both ailments. Also, the pain can be aggravated by the same factors. Although many therapies can be used for both, stomach ulcers and heartburn, the treatments for those diseases usually vary.

For both, peptic ulcers and heartburn, Active Manuka Honey might be the solution that you long have been looking for.

In the case of peptic ulcers caused by h. pylori, a good way to destroy h. pylori naturally, without the unwanted side effects of antibiotics, is a treatment with Active Manuka Honey. Active Manuka Honey has the ability to destroy h. pylori bacteria in the stomach and duodenal.

In the case of heartburn, the smoothing and protecting properties of Active Manuka Honey in combination with a healthier diet can help relief heartburn the natural way. A lot of medications relief the symptoms of heartburn only temporarily since they can only be taken for a short time period due to numerous side effects.

That is why Active Manuka Honey is more effective on the long run. It coats the esophagus before and after a meal, so the acids that rise from the stomach cannot irritate it any longer. By protecting the damaged esophagus of severe heartburn sufferers over a long time period it can give the esophagus actually the chance to heal better and recover. It usually takes the esophagus several months or more to heal depending on the severity of the damage. Only natural products can be taken over such a long time period without causing side effects. Active Manuka Honey is a 100% pure natural product that can be able to relieve the painful symptoms of heartburn.

Simply take 1 teaspoon of Active Manuka Honey on a small piece of bread before the meals and before bedtime. It is important to take the honey on something (like bread) to transport it to the lower part of the esophagus, right between the stomach and the esophagus. That way it stays concentrated and is not dissolved in the blood stream before it gets to the point where it is needed. Active Manuka Honey coats the lower esophagus and protects it from irritation by acids.

Helicobacter pylori bacteria are the leading cause of peptic ulcers. It is assumed that h. pylori bacteria are accumulated in the body through food and water. However, h. pylori can also be transmitted through person-to-person contact.

Having h. pylori does not necessarily mean that a person will develop a peptic ulcer. Only one out of six persons infected with h. pylori bacteria actually develops a peptic ulcer. It depends on factors not yet identified why exactly an infected person develops a peptic ulcer.

In the stomach, the h. pylori bacteria weaken the protective mucus coating of the stomach or duodenal. Hydrochloric acid and pepsin, part of digestive stomach juices, can then irritate the weakened stomach lining which then eventually leads to a sore or an ulcer.

Normally the stomach can protect itself from these aggressive fluids. It produces a lubricant shield for stomach tissues called mucus. Also the production of bicarbonate acts neutralizing as it breaks down the digestive fluids. Additionally, blood circulation in the stomach lining and regular cell renewal protect the sensitive lining of the stomach.

It is also stated that the frequent use of aspirin or of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen can cause peptic ulcers as they sabotage the stomach’s defense mechanism. NSAIDs prevent the stomach from protective tasks, such as production of lubricant mucus and bicarbonate to neutralize aggressive and harmful acids. They also negatively influence the blood flow in the stomach and the process of cell repair in the stomach lining.

Recent studies have shown that smokers are more likely to develop peptic ulcers. Smoking also aggravates the pain and healing process of peptic ulcers. In fact, ulcers are more likely to recur if a person is a smoker.

Beverages containing caffeine certainly aggravate the pain of an ulcer as it stimulates acid production in the stomach, however it cannot be made responsible for the development of peptic ulcers.

It is also recommended to avoid alcohol. Heavy alcohol consumption causes liver cirrhosis, an ailment that can be observed more frequently in people with peptic ulcers.

Although it is often stated that stress can not be the cause for stomach ulcers, people with emotional stress usually perceive more pain and physical stress can increase the risk of developing a peptic ulcer.

Helicobacter pylori (h. pylori) is a certain bacterium that is thought to cause the majority of all peptic ulcers. Peptic ulcers are stomach and duodenal ulcers.

In the U.S. over 20 percent of the population under the age of 40 and over 50 percent of the population above the age of 60 are infected with h. pylori. However, that does not necessarily mean that the infected person will also develop a peptic ulcer. Whether an infected person develops an ulcer will depend on certain characteristics of the person, the type of h. pylori and other factors that still need to be discovered. It may be genetically predetermined.

In the stomach, the h. pylori bacteria weaken the protective mucus coating of the stomach or duodenal. Digestive stomach acids can then irritate the stomach lining which can lead to a sore or an ulcer.

Statistically 20 million Americans develop at least one stomach ulcer during their lifetime. Researchers are now even trying to find a connection between h. pylori and stomach cancer.

Most likely h. pylori are accumulated over years through food and water. Since the bacteria can also be found in the saliva of infected people, it is also possible that the infection spreads through mouth to mouth contact between people.

Active Manuka Honey is the only honey in the world that is able to destroy h. pylori bacteria. Peptic ulcers caused by h. pylori, can be treated with Active Manuka Honey. With Active Manuka Honey h. pylori bacteria in the stomach or duodenal can be destroyed naturally, without the unwanted side effects of antibiotics. Active Manuka Honey has the ability to destroy h. pylori bacteria in the stomach and duodenal due to a unique non-peroxide antibacterial activity that has been researched for more than 20 years.

Simply take 1 teaspoon of Active Manuka Honey on a small piece of bread before the meals and before bedtime. It is important to take the honey on something (like bread) to transport it to the stomach. That way it stays concentrated and is not dissolved in the blood stream before it gets to the point in the stomach where it can fight the h. pylori bacteria. Once the h. pylori bacteria are eliminated the stomach or duodenal can recover from the sore and will heal if not further irritated. Active Manuka Honey’s smoothing and calming properties support the healing process of the ulcer.

Once a person is infected with h. pylori, the h. pylori can attack the mucus coating that usually protects the stomach and the duodenum. Since the coating is weakened, acidic stomach juices can easily irritate the very sensitive stomach lining beneath. Eventually this will cause a sore, the stomach/ duodenal ulcer. Ulcers can be very painful. In severe cases people wake up in the mornings with blood in their mouth.

Unfortunately, h. pylori bacteria are able to survive in the stomach because they are able to neutralize the stomach acid that would usually destroy and discard unwanted bacteria in the stomach. Instead, the stomach acid that is thought to work with the stomach is now working against it, irritating the lining of the stomach or duodenal.

The only way to get rid of h. pylori is to completely destroy them, as well as eating a healthy balanced diet and avoid stress (often said to aggravate h. pylori problems). Many doctors prescribe antibiotics. However, antibiotics are mostly accompanied by unpleasant side effects like yeast infections and diarrhea. Another problem is that for some people antibiotics simply do not work and the h. pylori bacteria keep coming back, each time stronger. Therefore, more and more people are looking for natural alternatives to cure h. pylori.

A good way to destroy h. pylori naturally, without the unwanted side effects of antibiotics, is a treatment with Active Manuka Honey. Active Manuka Honey has the ability to destroy h. pylori bacteria in the stomach.

Simply take 1 teaspoon of Active Manuka Honey on a small piece of bread before the meals and before you go to bed. It is important to take the honey on something (like bread) to transport it to the stomach or duodenal. That way it stays concentrated and is not dissolved in the blood stream before it gets to the point in the stomach where it can fight the h. pylori bacteria. Once the h. pylori bacteria are eliminated the stomach or duodenal can recover from the sore and will heal if not further irritated. Active UMF 10+ Manuka Honey’s smoothing and calming properties support the healing process of the ulcer.

H. pylori peptic ulcers are usually treated with antibiotics and drugs that reduce the acid in the stomach and protect the sensitive stomach lining. Which antibiotic to choose depends on the region in which the patient lives, as certain areas in the world seemingly show resistance against some antibiotics. There are currently two types of acid reducing/ suppressing medications in the market, H2 (Histamine) blockers and proton pump inhibitors.

H2 blockers block histamine in the body. Histamine normally stimulates acid secretion in the body. H2 blockers therefore block histamine. Proton pump inhibitors stop a mechanism that usually “pumps” acid into the stomach. By suppressing the acid in the stomach those two types of medication help relieve the pain of the peptic ulcer after some weeks. However, they only suppress the symptoms, but don’t fight the cause.

H. pylori stomach ulcers are currently best treated with a so called “triple therapy” that takes about two weeks. That involves taking two antibiotics and either an acid reducing drug or a stomach protective drug. Although this treatment promises success in 90 percent of the cases, patients still feel very uncomfortable following it. A two week triple therapy lets patients take up to 20 pills per day. Also, many patients suffer from unpleasant side effects, like diarrhea, headaches, or yeast infection.

Nevertheless, a triple therapy is no guarantee that the h. pylori bacteria will never come back. In several cases surgery will be needed.

A good way to destroy h. pylori naturally, without the hassle of taking up to 20 pills per day (!) and the unwanted side effects of antibiotics, can be a treatment with Active Manuka Honey. Active Manuka Honey has the ability to destroy h. pylori bacteria in the stomach and duodenal.

Simply take 1 teaspoon of Active Manuka Honey on a small piece of bread before the meals and before you go to bed. It is important to take the honey on something (like bread) to transport it to the stomach or duodenal. That way it stays concentrated and is not dissolved in the blood stream before it gets to the point in the stomach where it can fight the h. pylori bacteria. Once the h. pylori bacteria are eliminated the stomach or duodenal can recover from the sore and will heal if not further irritated. Active Manuka Honey’s smoothing and calming properties support the healing process of the ulcer.

Even if you or your doctor first want to try an antibiotic for your h. pylori infection, natural Active Manuka Honey might be still an excellent complementary medication for you. Not interfering with other medications and without any side effects Active Manuka Honey can help the antibiotic in fighting the h. pylori bacteria in the stomach or duodenal and therefore speed up the healing process of the peptic ulcer.

In addition to its active ingredient Active Manuka Honey has smoothing and protecting properties. That means, it coats out the stomach and calms it down. Therefore the stomach can heal faster under the protective shield of honey.

Active Manuka Honey also protects the stomach lining from the sometimes aggressive ingredients of antibiotics that can cause side effects. With Active Manuka Honey you might be able to avoid at least the stomach related side effects of antibiotics.

The increasing interest of people and science in natural health alternatives, like Active Manuka Honey, is clearly a result of the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. Another reason is people’s fear of the often strong and unpleasant side effects of antibiotics and pharmaceuticals. Synthetic drugs are out, natural remedies are in!

One of the biggest health problems today is the growing antibiotic resistance of many bacteria. The reasons may differ. Generally there are said to be three major reasons.

For a long time people relied on antibiotics whenever they assumed they had a bacterial infection. Therefore they were pushing their doctors to prescribe antibiotics even if not necessary. To please their patients many doctors did so. This had the effect that the body got used to certain antibiotics. Antibiotics cause certain bacteria to become stronger and after a while resistant to the antibiotic.

Another reason for the growing resistance is that doctors very often do not really know what bacteria exactly cause an infection so they prescribe a broad spectrum antibiotic that fights a wide range of bacteria. The disadvantage of that is that also good bacteria are destroyed. Those good bacteria function often as a barrier for bad bacteria that try to attack our immune system. In general one can say that the more you fight the bacteria, the more resistant they become.

A third reason for the increased resistance is the use of antibiotics in agriculture. 50% of all antibiotics are used for crop, fighting bacterial infections in the animals and making them stronger and healthier. So, as end consumer, human beings accumulate these antibiotics over the years. The antibiotics in our bodies cause bacteria to become resistant. Once resistant bacteria are also a lot stronger and there are no antibiotics left to treat the infection. According to a study, people that had recently taken antibiotics would get infected easier with resistant bacteria than those who did not take antibiotics.

Another problem in our health system arises with the overuse of antibacterial products in the house. By killing the harmless bacteria that usually create a barrier, it is easier for pathogens (the bad bacteria) to invade and cause bacterial infections.

There is clearly a need for effective natural remedies like Active Manuka Honey. Many of our customers were surprised how fast and effective Active Manuka Honey solved their individual health problem.

Since research has not found out yet how h. pylori bacteria actually spread it is almost impossible to prevent an infection. However, as mentioned above, it depends on the person if a stomach ulcer actually develops.

It is often stated that stomach ulcers are stress related. It is certainly true that the cause of stomach ulcers is either h. pylori or NSAIDs, but the fact that an infected person develops h. pylori might be related to a low immune system, which can be in fact stress related. Therefore one could maybe see an indirect connection between stomach ulcers and stress, or also poor nutrition. However, this has never been proven. Nevertheless, stress and poor nutrition definitely aggravate peptic ulcers.

The best advice to avoid an infection is still to always wash your hands before a meal and after using the bathroom. Also try to not eat and drink from the same dishes as other people.

Research is currently working on the development of a vaccine to prevent the infection with h. pylori bacteria.

First of all, there is no diet that will either make stomach ulcers go away or avoid people from getting them. There is just a diet that will lessen the pain and symptoms of peptic ulcers. And of course, the wrong diet will slow down the healing process and lead to discomfort and complications.

Generally it is recommended that people eat the food that makes them feel best. Therefore if your favorite spicy food really does not make you feel worse there is no medical reason why you should not keep eating it. However, try to avoid all kinds of foods that promote the acid production in the stomach (see recommendations) in order to avoid a further irritation of the stomach lining.

Please keep in mind that food affects every person differently when reading our recommendations.

What to do:

Always chew your food thoroughly and eat slowly, with enough time; be relaxed while eating
Sit up while eating and after eating (approximately one hour)
Try to eat smaller servings and spread the meals evenly throughout the day; have for example four fixed mealtimes every day
Add probiotics to your nutrition (like yogurt or L. acidophilus tablets *)

It is often recommended to take probiotics in order to restore the balance of your stomach. Probiotics are healthy bacteria, often found in yogurt, that are able to protect your stomach. Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus), the most famous of all probiotics, has even shown to slow down the growth of h. pylori bacteria. Therefore a treatment with L. acidophilus tablets may be helpful in combination with Active Manuka Honey, and could even speed up the healing process.

Gastritis can be an irritation, inflammation, or infection in the stomach lining. The stomach is full of acids (pepsin, a digestive hormone, and hydrochloric acid) that are usually needed for digestion. However, when the stomach lining is irritated or worse, infected, the stomach acids cause pain on the inflamed stomach lining. In general, gastritis is a quite common ailment that can be cured relatively easy and fast. However, if bacteria are involved gastritis may become more complicated.

Many people confuse gastritis with stomach ulcers. Although gastritis can also be caused by h. pylori bacteria, there is no sore or ulcer present in the stomach lining when suffering from gastritis. However, when gastritis is caused by h. pylori bacteria or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), it can develop into a stomach ulcer if not treated early enough.

When suffering from an acute gastritis attack, use antacids to reduce aggressive stomach acids so they do not further irritate the inflamed stomach lining. Also do not eat solid foods. Only drink and try to stick to water or unsweetened fruit tea.

After a day you can slowly start eating bland food, like cooked oatmeal, bananas, dry bread or rice. Absolutely avoid spicy or greasy food.

You can use pain relievers if the pain is too strong, but be sure they are not non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin also can cause gastritis. There are over 300 medications available that contain aspirin in some form, so be very careful when you choose a medication. As alternative drug, try coated aspirin. Coated aspirin dissolves not in the stomach. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is also a safe medication for your stomach.

In general, when the symptoms of gastritis occur and you do not feel better after following the guidelines for an acute attack, you have to see a doctor after some days. By endoscopy he can determine what kind of gastritis you have and prescribe medication or antibiotics.

If no bacterial infection has occurred, the stomach can generally heal by itself when protected. Of course a proper diet is absolutely necessary.

Since the infection of the stomach lining could be viral it could be contagious. Try to avoid direct person-to-person contact. Gastritis can therefore be described as “stomach flu”. As with the flu, the body will heal itself when given enough time. It is also important to give the body (stomach) a rest and not further irritate it. Otherwise a (viral) infection can turn into a more complicated bacterial infection.

A protection of the stomach can be achieved with various medications, for example antacids, H2 (Histamine) blockers or proton pump inhibitors.

Antacids neutralize and therefore reduce the stomach acids. The inflamed or irritated stomach will be less irritated and can heal.

H2 blockers block histamine in the body. Histamine (H2) normally stimulates acid secretion in the body. By reducing the acid the stomach can be relieved from the irritation and has the chance to heal.

Proton pump inhibitors stop a mechanism that usually “pumps” acid into the stomach. By suppressing the acid in the stomach those two types of medication help relieve the pain of the inflamed stomach and thereby help it healing.

As with most chemical medications, they hardly come without side effects. Antacids for example can cause diarrhea or constipation.

Active Manuka Honey is different! Active Manuka Honey is a 100% pure natural product without any side effects. The smoothing and protecting properties of Active Manuka Honey in combination with a healthier and bland diet can help the healing of gastritis the natural way.

Active Manuka Honey does not only protect the stomach from aggressive acids that would only further irritate it, it also has the ability to calm the stomach down and heal the inflamed lining – it shields and heals. Other products only shield. Therefore Active Manuka Honey can be more effective and might even heal gastritis faster than other medications.

Prescription medications are accompanied by side effects; antacids and H2 blockers are just suppressing the stomach acids, but not protecting the stomach lining. Active Manuka Honey has smoothing and calming properties. It coats out the stomach and protects it from aggressive acids. Customers usually feel the difference immediately.

It is better to choose the right treatment on time. Go natural with Active Manuka Honey - a long term solution for your gastritis problem!

If the doctor diagnoses an h. pylori bacterial infection he will prescribe an antibiotic and one or two acid suppressors.

H. pylori bacterial infections are usually treated with antibiotics and drugs that reduce the acid in the stomach and protect the sensitive stomach lining. Which antibiotic to choose depends on the region in which the patient lives, as certain areas in the world seemingly show resistance against some antibiotics. There are currently two types of acid reducing/ suppressing medications in the market, H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors.

H2 (Histamine) blockers block histamine in the body. Histamine normally stimulates acid secretion in the body.

H. pylori bacterial infections are currently best treated with a so called “triple therapy” that takes about two weeks. The triple therapy involves taking two antibiotics and either an acid reducing drug or a stomach protective drug. Although this treatment promises success in 90 percent of the cases, patients still feel very uncomfortable following it. A two week triple therapy lets patients take up to 20 pills per day. Also, many patients suffer from unpleasant side effects, like diarrhea, headaches, and yeast infection.

A triple therapy is however no guarantee that the h. pylori bacteria will never come back.

In any case it is important to treat gastritis that is caused by h. pylori bacteria as soon as possible. If left untreated stomach ulcers can develop after a while. Stomach ulcers might eventually lead to stomach cancer.

A good way to destroy h. pylori naturally, without the hassle of taking up to 20 pills per day (!) and the unwanted side effects of antibiotics, is a treatment with Active Manuka Honey. Active Manuka Honey has the ability to destroy h. pylori bacteria in the stomach.

Simply take 1 teaspoon of the honey on a small piece of bread before the meals and before you go to bed. It is important to take the honey on something (like bread) to transport it into the stomach. That way it stays concentrated and is not dissolved in the blood stream before it gets to the point in the stomach where it can fight the bacteria. Once the h. pylori bacteria are eliminated the stomach or duodenal can recover from the sore and will heal if not further irritated. Active Manuka Honey’s smoothing and calming properties support the healing process of the inflamed stomach.

Active Manuka Honey does also protect the stomach lining from aggressive stomach acids that would only further irritate it. That means while it fights h. pylori bacteria it also has the ability to calm the stomach down, heal the inflamed lining and protect it from further damage.

Even if you prefer to try an antibiotic for your h. pylori infection, natural Active Manuka Honey might be still an excellent complementary medication for you. Active Manuka Honey can at the same time protect the stomach and aid the antibiotic in fighting the h. pylori bacteria and therefore speed up the healing process of gastritis. The stomach can heal faster under the protective shield of honey.

Active Manuka Honey also protects the stomach lining from the sometimes aggressive ingredients of antibiotics that can cause side effects. With Active Manuka Honey you might be able to avoid at least the stomach related side effects of antibiotics.

When suffering from an acute gastritis attack, use antacids to reduce aggressive stomach acids so they do not further irritate the inflamed stomach lining. Also do not eat solid foods. Only drink and try to stick to water or unsweetened fruit tea.

After a day you can slowly start eating bland food, like cooked oatmeal, bananas, dry bread or rice. Absolutely avoid spicy or greasy food.

Synonyms for heartburn are Acid Indigestion, Reflux, and Acid Reflux. In the U.S. nearly 60 million people suffer from heartburn once a month. 25 million Americans suffer from frequent heartburn. Heartburn is usually more common in older people and pregnant women.

Heartburn is a medical condition with biological reasons. The lower esophagus sphincter (LES) does not work properly in some people. Therefore they are more prone to develop heartburn than others. That means that the esophagus does not function properly as “natural valve” and opens and closes at the wrong time.

The symptoms of heartburn are usually a burning in the chest that is caused when acids from the stomach (hydrochloric acid) irritate the esophagus lesions. The stomach is protected against the strong digestive acids, but the esophagus is not, and that exactly is causing the problem. When our own stomach acids reflux into the esophagus it creates this burning pain in the chest area close to the heart, therefore heartburn.

Heartburn occurs often when we eat a very fatty or heavy meal, or big amounts of food. The reason for that is that after eating there is a pressure in the stomach that acts against the esophagus. The more we eat the more pressure. A healthy esophagus can resist the pressure and might only give up if it is a huge amount of food. The damaged esophagus of frequent heartburn sufferers however will not stand the pressure that is created by the stomach. The pressure makes the aggressive stomach acids that are actually meant to digest food reflux into the esophagus.

Bad diet habits, overweight and smoking among other causes, can provoke heartburn in some people with a slight LES defect that otherwise maybe would have never occurred.

Even if you do not suffer from heartburn and haven’t eaten that much on a meal, you can experience this rising of the stomach acids if you lean over after a meal, or when going to bed or laying down right after a meal.

In severe cases the lower part of the esophagus (LES for lower esophagus sphincter) has been damaged and hurt so much over time by the acid that rises into the esophagus that it is extremely sensitive, especially when it comes into contact with acids. That can happen through food, like citrus fruits. Therefore people with frequent or severe heartburn will experience the burning sensation already only by drinking a glass of orange juice. That means that the damage of the esophagus is already quite advanced.

People that only occasionally suffer from heartburn might not yet feel the pain when drinking citrus juices; however, if nothing is done about their heartburn they might later on experience the pain as well.

In severe cases heartburn sufferers can even feel a pain or pressure in their arms or neck. Another symptom that heartburn sufferers may experience is a frequent sore throat or cough. This cough is provoked by the mucus that can reflux together with the acid stomach juices if the pressure is too high for the esophagus.

Heartburn is a medical condition with biological reasons. Some people are more prone to develop heartburn than others, because they have a weak lower esophagus sphincter (LES).

However, bad diet habits, overweight and smoking among other causes, can, over time, provoke heartburn that otherwise would have never occurred.

In most cases occurrence of heartburn is food related. The following things can provoke the occurrence of heartburn/ acid reflux:

According to the National Honey Board (www.nhb.org) it is safe for pregnant or nursing women to consume honey. There is no evidence that the honey consumed by pregnant women could affect the unborn child.

Even when you are breastfeeding, your baby will be safe. Your body will digest and process any botulism spores that could be present. Therefore the spores can never become part of the breast milk.

However, once the baby is born, you should not feed infants under the age of one year with honey. Honey in young infants can cause infant botulism, a disease that attacks the nervous system. Honey sometimes contains Clostridium Botulinum spores. Spores of these bacteria do not germinate in the acidic adult digestive system, but may grow in the gut of young infants, because they do not have a well-developed intestinal system yet. C. Botulinum spores may also be found in the environment like in dust, soil and raw foods.

The prescription that you get from your doctor is usually effective, but cannot be taken over a long period of time. Therefore it only relieves heartburn temporarily.

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for example are a prescription medication that blocks the acid production of the stomach. Proton pump inhibitors stop a mechanism that usually “pumps” acid into the stomach. By suppressing the acid in the stomach the esophagus will be less irritated.

These remedies can be bought at any supermarket, their effects are often questionable. However, for some people those products provide temporary relief.

Antacids for example neutralize and therefore reduce the stomach acids. Therefore the esophagus will be less irritated.

H2 blockers block histamine in the body. Histamine normally stimulates acid secretion in the body. By reducing the acid the esophagus can be relieved from the irritation.

Active Manuka Honey is different! The smoothing and protecting properties of Active Manuka Honey in combination with a healthier diet cam help relief heartburn the natural way. A lot of medications relief the symptoms of heartburn only temporarily since they can only be taken for a short time period due to numerous side effects.

By protecting the damaged esophagus of severe heartburn sufferers over a long time period it can give the esophagus actually the chance to heal better and recover. It usually takes the esophagus several months or more to heal depending on the severity of the damage. Only natural products can be taken over such a long time period without causing side effects. Active Manuka Honey is a 100% natural pure product.

Prescription medications are accompanied by side effects; antacids and H2 blockers are just suppressing the stomach acids, but not protecting the esophagus. Active Manuka Honey has smoothing and calming properties. It coats out the esophagus and protects it from aggressive acids. Customers usually feel the difference immediately.

It is better to choose the right treatment on time. Go natural with Active Manuka Honey - a long term solution for your heartburn problem!

Even if you or your doctor first want to try another medication for your heartburn problem, natural Active Manuka Honey might be still an excellent complementary medication for you. Not interfering with other medications and without any side effects Active Manuka Honey can aid any other medication in protecting the esophagus and might therefore help in fighting heartburn symptoms. Active Manuka Honey has smoothing and protecting properties. That means, it coats out the esophagus and calms it down. Therefore the irritated esophagus can heal faster under the protective shield of honey.

A good and safe heartburn treatment is important because frequent heartburn can actually cause more serious health problems, such as Barrett’s Esophagus or ulceration of the esophagus. Other diseases caused by frequent heartburn are gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, esophageal strictures or even esophageal cancer.

In order not to aggravate heartburn avoid any kind of stress. For example, look for an activity that relaxes you.

The following food and food groups are safe to eat when suffering from heartburn/ acid reflux. It is also recommended to create your own “good food – bad food” list in addition to this list. Every one can experience heartburn differently, and food can sometimes cause different effects in different people. In order to better observe when heartburn occurs, it might be a good idea to lead a diary where you write down when exactly you experience the pain. After a while it will be easy to discover causes and change your life style accordingly.

Once you follow these guidelines you might feel an improvement of your condition soon.

To speed up the process and relieve the pain of heartburn/acid reflux, you can try Active Manuka Honey. When taken 20 minutes before a meal or before bedtime on a small piece of bread, Active Manuka Honey coats out the lower part of the esophagus. It is important to take the honey on a piece of bread. Only that way the honey can be transported to the place where it is needed. If taken only by itself the honey would be dissolved too soon in the bloodstream and would have no chance to get to the right area in the body. With Active Manuka Honey the esophagus can be protected in case stomach acids reflux. Without this protection the aggressive stomach acids will only further irritate and damage the sensitive esophagus.

Active Manuka Honey has absolutely no side effects and can be taken as long and often as you want to. That gives this precious honey an immense advantage over the regular medications that can only be taken for a short period of time due to their side effects. Active Manuka Honey can be your safe and fast relief for heartburn.

Active Manuka Honey can also heal the damaged lower esophagus of frequent heartburn sufferers, because it can be taken over an unlimited time period. Only when given enough time the damaged esophagus is able to recover from the frequent attacks of the stomach acids. Since Active Manuka Honey coats out the esophagus, the acids cannot further irritate the sensitive lining.

Almost no other medication could be taken long enough to protect the esophagus without causing side effects. Usually it can take months until the esophagus starts healing. With Active Manuka Honey you can feel instant relief as well as long term success. The natural way is often the best solution for your health problems. Give nature a chance and see why so many heartburn sufferers chose to use Active Manuka Honey.

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The Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a dysfunction of the bowel. People with IBS have extremely sensitive nerves and muscles in the bowel. Therefore the muscles in the bowel sometimes painfully cramp during food intake. That can result in diarrhea during or right after a meal. IBS does however not cause any damage to the bowel. It also does not cause worse diseases. In the U.S. approximately 15% of the adult population suffers from the symptoms of this intestinal disorder.

There are no real causes for IBS since IBS is not a disease but a dysfunction of the bowel that you either have or not. There are just certain things that can trigger symptoms or aggravate symptoms for people with IBS.

In most of the cases certain foods can trigger the symptoms, as for example milk, chocolate, alcohol or fatty foods. Also overeating will cause discomfort. Stress might be another reason why IBS symptoms can become worse.

IBS is not a disease, but a dysfunction of the bowel. Therefore there is no cure. However there are many ways to relieve the symptoms.

Good ways to start are changes in the diet and the reduction of stress. There is also medicine on the market that can help relieve the symptoms.

Fiber reduces constipation. There are also fiber pills available that can be added to the diet. It is also very important to drink enough when eating fiber. Also, the fiber change in the diet should not happen from one day to the other but gradually, to let the body get used to it.

It is also important not to overeat. Large meals can as well trigger the symptoms of IBS. Therefore people with IBS should try to eat smaller servings. If possible five small meals per day are recommended.

The medicines doctors mostly prescribe to patients are laxatives (treating constipation) and antispasmodics (treating diarrhea) and antidepressants to relieve the pain.

People with IBS should also find a way for them to relieve stress, like a hobby, activity (yoga etc.) or meditation.

Active Manuka Honey is a natural alternative to the medicine prescribed by doctors. Active Manuka Honey will coat out the internal tract before a meal and protect it from irritations that are caused by food.

Simply take 1 teaspoon of Active Manuka Honey on a small piece of bread 20 minutes before a meal to coat out the internal tract.

Even if you or your doctor first want to try another medication for your Irritable Bowel Syndrome, natural Active Manuka Honey might be still an excellent complementary medication for you. Not interfering with other medications and without any side effects Active Manuka Honey can complement or aid any other medications in protecting and calming the internal tract and therefore speed up the improvements of the symptoms of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

There is no way to prevent IBS, since it is not a disease but an intestinal disorder. You can only prevent the symptoms from becoming more severe or avoid triggering the symptoms by changing your diet or reducing stress.

When suffering from IBS it can be useful to change your diet in order to avoid certain symptoms.

It is also important not to overeat. Large meals can as well trigger the symptoms of IBS. Therefore people with IBS should try to eat smaller servings. If possible five small meals per day are recommended.

Ulcerative Colitis (Colitis/ Proctitis) is a painful inflammatory bowel disease that causes ulcers in the lining of the large intestine. Because of the inflammation of the rectum the colon empties frequently. That results in frequent diarrhea. The inflammation gradually kills the healthy cells in the lining of the colon, producing bleeding ulcers in the intestinal wall that create pus. The disease mainly occurs between the ages 15 and 40, less frequently between the ages 50 and 70. Approximately 1 million Americans get the disease per year.

In severe cases Ulcerative Colitis can even cause arthritis, liver diseases or skin rashes.

Unfortunately the cause for Ulcerative Colitis has not been discovered yet. Many scientists believe that a virus or bacterium might be the cause for the inflammation.

Certain foods or stress are definitely not the causes for Ulcerative Colitis, but they may aggravate or trigger the symptoms.

Most patients are treated with medicine prescribed by their doctor. Most of the times a combination of medications and a change in the diet help Ulcerative Colitis patients. By avoiding certain foods, the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis can be substantially relieved. Patients can thereby improve their quality of life with Ulcerative Colitis.

However different experiences have been reported. Therefore the treatment has to be designed individually.

In severe cases (25%-40%) surgery is necessary. Ulcerative Colitis can only be cured by removing the ulcers or even the whole colon surgically. That also reduces the risk of getting cancer. Five percent of all patients develop cancer, often depending on the duration and other factors that doctors can determine with a test.

The drugs that doctors prescribe, for example Aminosalicylates, are often accompanied by unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, or heartburn.

Corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation. However they can cause weight gain, acne and mood swings and should therefore not be taken over a longer period of time.

Researchers are constantly searching for ways to cure Ulcerative Colitis. One possible treatment in the future to stop the inflammation might involve omega-3 fatty acids.

Active Manuka Honey can be a natural way without any side effects to help relieve the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis. Active Manuka Honey is a natural alternative to the medicine prescribed by doctors. Active Manuka Honey will coat out the internal tract before a meal and protect it from irritations that are caused by food. Active Manuka Honey can also be taken throughout the day in order to help heal the ulcers as it reduces the internal inflammation.

Simply take 1 teaspoon of Active Manuka Honey on a small piece of bread 20 minutes before a meal to coat out and calm the inflammation of the internal tract.

Even if you or your doctor decide to first try another medication for your Ulcerative Colitis, natural Active Manuka Honey might be still an excellent complementary medication for you. Active Manuka Honey can aid any other medication in reducing the inflammation of the intestinal tract and therefore speed up the improvement of the symptoms. Active Manuka Honey has smoothing and protecting properties. That means, it also coats out the stomach and calms it down. Therefore Active Manuka Honey also protects the stomach lining from the sometimes aggressive ingredients of antibiotics that can cause side effects. With Active Manuka Honey you might be able to avoid at least the stomach related side effects of antibiotics and avoid additional unnecessary pain.

Since the causes for Ulcerative Colitis have not been found yet, there is no possible way to prevent this disease. People with Ulcerative Colitis can only prevent symptoms to become more severe.

In general, people with Ulcerative Colitis should avoid any kind of food that causes discomfort and pain.