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You may be asking, what does an importer of products from NZ and AUS have to do with St. Patrick’s Day? We considered the question as well, but then realized that we’re ALSO a family owned company in America and America is a melting pot of different races and cultures so it only makes sense to merge them in a delicious recipe! 

Also, we realized that our unique Leatherwood Honey took this cake over the top so that definitely sealed the deal. 

Traditionally, Porter Cake is baked to celebrate the feast day of St. Patrick aka St. Patrick’s Day and leading up to Christmas. We love it year-round because we get to use a cake mix and beer. Easily made dairy free, you can also make this cake a couple of weeks in advance & store in an airtight container. Just add a little whiskey or brandy each week to keep it moist!

Irish Porter Cake with Tasmanian Leatherwood Honey 

Ingredients

• 1 box of vanilla cake mix* (we used Miss Jones Organic Vanilla Cake Mix)
• 3 tbsp flour*
• ½ tbsp orange zest
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp cocoa powder (for color, optional)
• 3 large eggs*
• ¼ cup milk* (we used flax)
• ⅔ cup stout or porter ale* (we used Samuel Smith Organic Chocolate Stout)
• ½ cup butter* (we used Earth Balance sticks)
• 2 tbsp PRI Tasmanian Leatherwood Honey
• 1 cup raisins 
• 1 cup golden raisins 
• ¼ cup dried cranberries or currants

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to temperature on the cake mix box. Ours was 350ºF. Prepare a round springform pan or cake pan with parchment paper and oil.
2. Next, in a small saucepan melt the butter, milk and stout on medium/high heat until it comes to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Next, add in the dried fruit of choice, stir and cover with a lid and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes.
3. While the mixture is simmering, in a large bowl, combine vanilla cake mix with flour, the spices and orange zest and stir until well combined. 
4. Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool before pouring the dry ingredients into the wet. Stir until well incorporated and no clumps remain besides the fruit. 
5. Transfer the batter to a round pan with parchment and oil and bake for time instructed on the package or until a toothpick comes out clean. We filled ours ¾ of the way in a 7-inch springform pan. Ours baked for 40-45 minutes but time is dependent on cake mix.  
6. Remove and let cook for 10 minutes before topping with slicing and topping with honey. 

*Measurements are dependent on your cake mix. Use the measurements of eggs and butter that your box mix calls for. Ours called for 3 eggs, ½ cup butter and ½ a cup milk. We cut the milk measurement with the stout and added extra liquid (stout) along with an extra 3 tbsp of flour so the cake would have more flavor of the stout. Feel free to tweak the ratio of stout to milk based on preference and make sure your batter isn’t too liquidy* 

If You’re a Public Speaker, Salesperson or Anyone Who Uses Their Voice Professionally, These Helpful Hints Are for You, Too!

Whether you sing professionally, deliver frequent public speeches or make your living selling on the phone or in person, your voice is your most valuable professional commodity. And like a tender love song, it should be nurtured with warmth, care, respect and affection each and every day.

According to a wide array of vocal coaches, performers and health authorities, there are several essential guidelines you should follow in order to protect, enhance and preserve your voice. Some of these guidelines are obvious (don’t smoke!), but some may be news to you (try combining raw New Zealand Manuka Honey with tea!).

So, what are some of the tips people in the know are singing the praises of these days? Here are some helpful hints for singers (and anyone who values their voice) from Dr. Martin Hopp, founder of the Tower Center for E.N.T. and practices at the Cedar Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California:

1. Get lots of sleep, drink a good amount of water (keeping your vocal cords moist is key and water is still better than any sprays or manufactured products), and by all means, exercise.
2. Smoking is to be avoided at all costs since it irritates and dries the throat; alcohol and caffeine also dry the throat so cut down or eliminate them from your routine as well.
3. Vocal cords can be easily irritated if you venture in and out of different climates (dry, hot and cold).
4. Keep a cool mist vaporizer about two feet away from your nose during sleep.
5. Give your voice a rest now and then.

Life is full of stress, but try to resist the urge to scream and yell too much (even at that idiot who just cut in front of you on the freeway!)

GIVING VOCAL SUPPORT FOR HONEY

As mentioned, many people who rely on their voices for a living rely on honey to help keep those voices in top condition. The reason is simple: raw honey eliminates different strains of bacteria; is high in such essential nutrients as iron, copper, manganese, calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorous and magnesium, and can help decrease swelling in the throat. No less a singing star than Mariah Carey has said (on TV’s “Entertainment Tonight”) that she adds honey to beverages to ensure that her voice is properly hydrated.

Commented singer Alice Khuu on the Voices.com site recently, “… honey is a superfood {that’s} naturally sweet and has so many benefits. I think honey and lemon together in tea or even just water is beneficial, not just for your voice but the entire body.”

Added vocalist Dani Thompson, “Honey in my coffee every morning. Clears the cobwebs and it’s wonderful for the vocal cords!”

In addition to jarred raw honey, anyone interested in soothing their vocal cords should check out two popular products from Pacific Resources International (PRI): Propolis & Manuka Honey 10+ Oral Spray, which combines Active Manuka Honey, peppermint, and flavonoid-rich bee Propolis with essential oils of aniseed to provide a refreshing oral hygiene spray and breath freshener. Just honored with a Best of Supplements Award from Better Nutrition magazine, PRI Oral Spray helps eliminate odor-causing bacteria and features natural herbs and spices expertly blended to ensure maximum freshness and effectiveness.

Also recommended is PRI’s Lemon & Honey Lozenges, which combines the power of CPL 15 Propolis with the soothing qualities of pure New Zealand UMF 10+ active Manuka honey.

BUT NOT ALL MANUKA HONEY IS CREATED EQUAL 

If you do decide to soothe and protect your voice with Manuka Honey, remember that not every product out there is authentic. Indeed, many so-called Manuka Honey products are in fact packaged outside of New Zealand to bypass NZ regulations, the precise reason Pacific Resources International (PRI) has always cited the name and address of the New Zealand beekeepers where its honey is packed, along with a batch number.

As PRI founder David Noll says, “The bottom line is that not all Manuka Honey products are created equally, and we feel a responsibility to help ensure that American consumers are experiencing the benefits of authentic New Zealand honey just the way nature intended.”

TEA-ING UP BETTER HEALTH

Convinced now that Manuka Honey can help you keep your voice in peak form? Then perhaps you’d like to try out this recipe for “Immune Tea” by Georgia Harding on the WellNourished.com site. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 500ml of boiling hot water
• 1 organic ginger tea bag or a 1 cm slice of fresh ginger root, diced or grated
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder or a 1 cm fresh piece of root, diced or grated
• 1 tablespoon of Manuka Honey 5+, 10+ or higher
• Juice and zest of one lemon

Preparation:

Pour the boiling water over the ginger, turmeric, and optional coconut oil. Let it sit for a few minutes before adding the zest and juice. Add the Manuka Honey then simply sip yourself well.

Leatherwood: the official honey of summer. Yeah, we know...bold statement. But would we lie to you? Never. 

One of the most unique tasting kinds of honey out there with strong floral and citrus notes and a hint of...well something we just can't put our finger on but the flavor combo paired with fruit is a taste experience you do not want to miss. 

Considered one of the rarest kinds of honey in the world Leatherwood is, of course, made by the bees and brought to us with the help of some VERY patient beekeepers. The Leatherwood tree only grows in remote regions of Tasmania and takes 80-100 years to bloom! 

Now, on to the delicious stuff... our favorite way to bring all the summer vibes to your next picnic, bbq, party, or when you just need a tasty, healthy treat on a hot day: Leatherwood Frozen Fruit.

It's really simple - 

Step 1: Pick your fruit (we chose watermelon and blueberries, but you really can't go wrong)

Step 2: Slice your fruit & mix in the Leatherwood honey, making sure each piece is evenly coated.

Step 3: Lay it on a baking sheet and freeze

Step 4: Enjoy! Eat it straight, atop your ice cream, and add it to your water or other favorite beverage...the possibilities are only limited by your imagination!

Our family is really lucky to have access to some of this amazing honey and to be able to offer it at a reasonable price. We can't wait to hear what you create!

There really is nothing like a hot toddy when you’re feeling under the weather and need to get in a good snooze. It’s not just an old wives tale either, recent studies show that the ingredients in a hot toddy mimic the effects of OTC products like NyQuil… Though, if we’re being truthful it’s actually NyQuil that mimics a hot toddy right?! So why not go natural? 

Our Hot Toddy is a riff on the classic with the addition of Sencha Naturals Green Tea + C for those extra antioxidants and vitamin C, PRI’s Manuka Honey & Propolis Cough Elixir for the extra cough soothing effects and some extra Manuka Honey to further support the immune system, help reduce bad bacteria and further soothe that sore throat.

If you are looking to help reduce your risk of getting sick in the first place, simply remove the cough elixir and enjoy one before bed. Keep in mind, whiskey is shown to be a great decongestant but stick with just one & make sure to keep fully hydrated!

• 1 Packet Sencha Naturals Green Tea + C 
• 1 Cup hot water
• 2 Tsp PRI Lemon Manuka Honey Cough Elixir
• 1 Tsp PRI Manuka Honey 15+
• Juice of half a lemon
• 1 Shot of whiskey 
• Cinnamon stick
• Lemon wedge for garnish

Instructions:

Pour one pack of Green Tea + C into a mug. Then pour in ½ cup of hot water. The mixture will foam up, so stir until the foam disappears and then pour in the remaining ½ cup of hot water. Stir until well combined. Next add in 2 tsp of the cough elixir and 1 tsp of manuka honey. Stir well again. Next, add in the juice of half a lemon and 1 shot of whiskey. Give it a good stir and then drop in a cinnamon stick and place a lemon wedge on the rim for garnish. Stir well before consuming and enjoy! 

Who says you can’t have your Coconut Cream Pie & eat it too? 

As you may have heard, we’re on a mission to make our favorite things healthier and we’ve definitely accomplished that with this delicious dairy & processed sugar free cream pie. 

This recipe pairs our Lemon Twist Manuka Honey and microplastic free NZ Sea Salt with organic shredded coconut and coconut oil & milk from our friends and neighbors at Edward & Sons. It’s also the perfect treat as the weather gets warmer because it’s no-bake!

Since you also don’t need to roll out the crust, it’s a great recipe for beginners. Bright, light and creamy all at the same time, you’re going to want to save this one for the next time you need to whip up a special treat!

Lemon Coconut Cream Pie 

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 2 cups almonds
• 1 cup pitted medjool dates (we used Joolies)
• 1/3 cup PRI Manuka Honey 
• 1/2 cup Let’s Do Organic Shredded Coconut 
• 3 tbsp Native Forest Organic Coconut Oil (not melted)
• ¼ tsp PRI Fine Sea Salt

Coconut Pudding Layer:

• 1 13.5oz can Native Forest Full-Fat Coconut Milk
• 1/3 cup PRI Lemon Manuka Honey
• 1/4 cup cornstarch 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• ¼ tsp PRI Fine Sea Salt 

Shredded Coconut Layer:

• 1/4 cup shredded coconut 

Lemon Coconut Cream:

• 2 - 13.5oz cans Native Forest Classic Coconut Milk (refrigerated upside down, overnight)
• 2 tbsp PRI Lemon Manuka Honey 

Toppings

• Shredded Coconut
• Toasted Coconut Flakes

Instructions:

1. Prepare a pie pan or spring form pan with parchment or oil.
2. In a food processor, combine all the ingredients and pulse until the mixture is able to be pressed or rolled together. If it’s too dry add 1 tbsp of honey or coconut oil. 
3. Press the crust into the pan evenly and store in the freezer while continuing the following steps.
4. To form the coconut pudding filling, bring coconut milk, honey, cornstarch and sea salt into a pan on medium heat.  Whisk continuously so the cornstarch doesn’t clump and all the ingredients are well combined. Continue whisking until you have a thick pudding like texture and it begins to bubble. Remove from heat and add in the vanilla extract. 
5. Transfer the pudding layer on top of the crust, add a layer of shredded coconut over the pudding and place in the freezer while we make the lemon coconut whipped topping. 
6. In a stand mixer or bowl with a hand mixer, place the coconut cream from the top of the can, do not include the liquid. Start whisking on medium-high speed and add in the honey. Whisk on high until you have a thick whipped topping. 
7. Place the whipped topping over the shredded coconut and pudding layer. Place back in the freezer to set for 15 minutes. Top with shredded coconut and toasted coconut.
8. Enjoy!

If you haven’t heard, manuka honey is shown to be effective at reducing symptoms of allergies, colds, flus and more.

Whether you’re combating a cough or a dry or sore throat it's not always easy to get your little ones to take their medicine, natural or not. And as adults, sometimes we want a little extra help. Why not make a special treat with extra soothing properties, vitamin C and manuka honey?

These are so good, you’ll want to make them even when you’re not feeling unwell. In that case, simply leave out the elixir & add a bit more tea for a super healthy, immune supporting dessert with no processed sugars!

Lemon Orange Honey Sore Throat Popsicles

Yields: 10 popsicles



Ingredients:
4 lemons
2 oranges
3.5 cups water
4 tbsp orange juice (fresh squeezed)
2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
4 tbsp PRI Manuka Honey (we used our Australian Manuka Honey 25+)
4 tea bags (or brew your own with fresh ingredients, we like ginger, lemon or even turmeric)
1-2 tsp each popsicle PRI Lemon & Honey Cough Elixir


Instructions:

Slice 4 lemons and 2 oranges, place them in a container and brush them with 2-3 tbsp of honey based on preference. Pour orange juice and lemon juice into the container and shake. Refrigerate while preparing the rest.

Bring 3.5 cups of water to a boil, remove from heat and steep 4 tea bags and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Press on the sides of the tea bag with a spoon to get all the remaining liquid from the tea bag.

Add 1-2 tbsp of honey into the liquid. Stir so the honey gets mixed in.

 Next, pour in the refrigerated lemon and orange mixture and refrigerate it for 10-20 minutes. The longer you wait, the more fruity the bars will taste.

Strain the mixture to remove the rinds. Set the rinds aside to use in the popsicles as decoration.

Now you can add in the cough elixir 10 tsp and stir well or add 1-2 tsp into each popsicle for the full dose in each pop.

Place a lemon in the mold and pour in the mixture! Add the cough elixir if you haven’t yet and cover and pop in your popsicle stick. Freeze overnight or for 6 hours minimum or until frozen and hard (depending on your freezer temperature).

Remove the popsicles from the mold, if stuck place the mold in warm water until they can be removed.

Enjoy for a throat soothing treat!

Blue borage also known as viper’s bugloss, blue thistle and blue devil  is a plant with tall spikes of beautiful blue flowers, rough petals and red tongue like stamens. This plant grows in well drained soils and feeds a variety of insects including honey bees, painted-lady butterflies and buff-tailed bumblebees. Although beautiful and loved by insects if ingested by humans this plant is mildly toxic due to its contents of pyrrolizidine alkaloids and has been known to irritate the skin so best to look and not touch. Although it is said that this plant was once used to treat venomous bites from the spotted viper we aren’t after the plant but rather we want the golden to amber honey produced from its pollen by the honey bees that dare to feed on this magnificent flower.

Blue borage honey, from New Zealand, was found to contain  18  different mineral elements. Some of these elements are essential to life and they included potassium, phosphate and calcium. With potassium being the most abundant mineral making up 73% of the total mineral content. In a study by Leo et al blue borage honey was found to contain 126mg of minerals per kg of honey and it had a lower PH level than other mono-floral honeys. So next time your muscles are cramping or you want to ramp up the calcium in your diet go for a spoonful of honey or use it to replace sugar in your baking. New Zealand’s blue borage honey is a great way to get in extra minerals without having to take another supplement.

Sources

https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/6298/i-Echium-vulgare-i/Details

http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/species/vipers-bugloss

http://www.plantlife.org.uk/wild_plants/plant_species/vipers-bugloss/#VipersLore

Vanhanen, L. P., Emmertz, A., & Savage, G. P. (2011). Analytical Methods: Mineral analysis of mono-floral New Zealand honey.Food Chemistry, 128236-240. doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.02.064

The holidays are among us! You can substitute honey to all your favorite holiday dishes. This delicious Manuka Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham recipe makes the perfect main dish for your holiday dinner party.

Ingredients 

• 1 (9 1/4-lb.) fully cooked, bone-in ham
• 40 whole cloves
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Manuka Honey
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/3 cup Creole mustard
• 1/3 cup molasses

Directions 

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Remove skin from ham, and trim fat to 1/4-inch thickness. Make shallow cuts in fat 1 inch apart in a diamond pattern; insert cloves in centers of diamonds. Place ham in an aluminum foil-lined 13- x 9-inch pan.

2. Stir together brown sugar and next 4 ingredients; spoon over ham.

3. Bake at 350° on lowest oven rack 2 hours and 30 minutes, basting with pan juices every 30 minutes. Shield ham with foil after 1 hour to prevent excessive browning. Remove ham from oven, and let stand 30 minutes.

TRY THIS TWIST!

Honey-Bourbon Boneless Glazed Ham: Substitute 1 (4-lb.) smoked, fully cooked boneless ham for bone-in. Reduce cloves to 3 (do not insert into ham). Stir together brown sugar mixture as directed in Step 2; stir in cloves. Place ham in a foil-lined 13- x 9-inch pan. Pour sauce over ham. Bake as directed, reducing bake time to 1 hour and basting every 30 minutes. Makes 10 servings. Hands-on time: 10 min.; Total time: 1 hr., 10 min.

Based on a recipe from Southern Living

Sleep… so crucial for healing and health, but hard to get enough of! Insufficient sleep can decrease the immune system’s health, overall body, and muscle functionality. Honey is more than a sweetener! Honey can help you sleep and is one of the few sleep aids without side effects. 

Dr. Ron Fessenden has written about how honey can help with sleep. He recommends taking it before bedtime after your glycogen is depleted during wakefulness, which is associated with increased energy demand. 

Honey before bed has been shown to slowly release glycogen, which you need for essential body functions during sleep, reducing how often you wake up. 

With the increased stress levels in the last few years, sleeping problems are more common than before, but thankfully honey can be used as a health aid for sleepless nights.

Compared to melatonin, studies show it is an effective and affordable intervention to enhance sleep quality with no associated adverse effects. 

Like sugar, honey can cause a rise in insulin and release serotonin, a neurotransmitter known to improve mood, relieve stress, boost your energy levels, promote and help you fall asleep, and ensure you wake up well-rested. 

Here are three simple ways to take it:

1 - One - two teaspoons of delicious raw manuka honey straight up.

2 - The famous milk and honey tip. 

3 - Delicious hot chocolate with stress-reducing adaptogens. 

Manuka Honey is an excellent source of many health benefits as it not only contains a lot of antioxidants and vital nutrients but has greater antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties than other honey. 

Of course, good sleep habits begin hours before you get to bed. Incorporating other simple practices into your routine alongside honey could improve the quality of your sleep even more! Here are some ideas:

-Use blue light-blocking glasses in the evening. Blue light, like that from your phone, laptop, and other devices, messes with your circadian rhythm. It signals your brain to wake up when it should be winding down.

-Aromatherapy. There are many herbs and oils associated with good sleep. One of our favorites is manuka oil!  

-Limit caffeine and alcohol intake in the afternoon & stop drinking at least 3-4 hours before bed. Caffeinated or alcoholic beverages also confuse your sleep cycle. Give your body enough time to process them first for more restful sleep.

Resources:

https://www.livinghoney.biz/the-honey-revolution.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4544655/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30390870/

https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04207281

https://mytinylagunakitchen.com/recipe/adaptogenic-holiday-hot-chocolate-holiday-stress-reducing-tips/

A turkey is at the center of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is a tip to get that beautiful golden roasted turkey: Tent the turkey loosely with foil to delay browning of the breast. Remove foil during the last 50 minutes to allow the turkey to brown. Also, baste every 20 minutes to keep the bird moist.

Shopping List:

• Manuka Honey
• Fine New Zealand Sea Salt

Ingredients:

• Prepare and clean 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
• For GLAZE:
• 1/2 cup Manuka Honey
• 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Fine New Zealand Sea Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Bake at 325° for 2 hours.

In a small bowl, mix all the glaze ingredients. Brush evenly over turkey. Bake 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of the thigh reads 170°-175°. Baste occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Remove from oven and Stuff loosely with New Zealand Mesquite Stuffing. Serve and enjoy!

Who’s ready for Spring? This grapefruit soda is definitely channeling all the spring vibes! 

This month is National Grapefruit Month & we’re letting that big citrus star shine in this recipe but really, you could use any juice you like! The great thing about this particular combo is that you can get your soda fix while also supporting your health!

Grapefruit and ginger are both shown to support healthy heart and brain functions. Grapefruit also contains high levels of vitamin C, while ginger is a powerhouse when it comes to supporting your digestive health. Add to that some magical Manuka and soda suddenly becomes a ridiculously delicious health tonic!

 Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ Cup Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
• Grapefruit Zest 
• ½ Cup PRI Manuka Honey 5+ (or ¾ Cup If You Prefer It Sweeter)
• 2 Tbsp Ginger Juice or Fresh Ginger 
• Sparkling Water
• Ice

Instructions:

1. To make the simple syrup, add one cup of fresh squeezed grapefruit juice to a saucepan with the zest of one grapefruit.
2. Next add in ½ cup of Manuka honey and 2 tbsp of ginger juice.
3. Turn it on high heat and bring to a boil. Stir regularly, once it starts to bubble up turn down the heat. Give it a taste, if you prefer it sweeter add an extra ¼ cup Manuka honey and bring it back to a boil.
4. Turn the heat off once it boils for a few mins. Then let it cool.
5. Strain the mixture, and transfer it to a glass jar and cool in the fridge.
6. To assemble your soda, add ice, two tablespoons of the grapefruit simple syrup, fill it ¾ of the way with sparkling water and then top it off additional grapefruit juice for added flavor and color.
7. Give it a good stir and enjoy!

Ditch the side effects for a dose of nature

Dreaming of hot chocolate, cozy fires & even cozier slippers…hopefully minus the sore throats, congestion, coughs and fevers that seem to also come along with the colder weather.

Unfortunately, the most common drug class for OTC cold & flu remedies including products such as Tamiflu contain questionable ingredients and around TEN common side effects ranging from nausea and vomiting to mood changes! 

Luckily for us all, nature already has the answer and more and more studies are being done to prove it. A recent study published in the Archives of Medical Research titled, “Anti-influenza Viral Effects of Honey In Vitro: Potent High Activity of Manuka Honey,” tested several different types of honey on the common H1N1 influenza strain. Researchers that conducted the study stated: “In conclusion, the results obtained showed that honey, in general, and particularly manuka honey, has potent inhibitory activity against influenza virus, demonstrating a possible medicinal value. Further investigations are required to identify the active antiviral components in Manuka honey and to determine its synergistic effects with known antiviral drugs.”

The study also showed that when manuka honey was added to the use of OTC medications, manuka significantly increased the antiviral effectiveness of both compounds. This might be necessary especially in extreme cases and is important to note. 

Manuka honey has been shown to increase the release of Cytokines, especially during an inflammatory response. Cytokines help white blood cells identify and eliminate damaged or infected tissues. 

If you are having a particularly sore throat or upper respiratory issues, physicians from Oxford University's Medical School and Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences analyzed existing evidence to see how honey affects the symptoms of URTIs. Concluding, in the article in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine "Honey was superior to usual care for the improvement of symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections,” also stating "Since the majority of URTIs are viral, antibiotic prescription is both ineffective and inappropriate. However, a lack of effective alternatives, as well as a desire to preserve the patient-doctor relationship, both contribute to antibiotic over prescription."*

It’s easy to incorporate manuka into your care routine. Fun fact about manuka is that when its heated, the MGO, or active component in manuka, is not killed so you can add it to your tea! If you prefer a cold treat when ill, check out our Throat Soothing Popsicles Recipe.

And, because being sick doesn’t always mean you get to lay in bed, we have all your on the go Manuka solutions such as our own alcohol-free cough elixirs, lozenges, throat soothing lollipops & honey sticks. 

** Please note, we are not medical professionals and you should not consider this medical advice. You know your body and when you need to seek medical attention, listen to that voice! And, in the meantime, eat Manuka, drink lots of water & get some rest ❤️

Resources: 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24880005/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6594701/

https://ebm.bmj.com/content/26/2/57

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/10/22/health/antibiotics-surgery-cancer-england-uk-intl/index.html