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Saving The Bees, How You Can Help Our Buzzy Little Friends

Saving The Bees, How You Can Help Our Buzzy Little Friends

IT’S NATIONAL HONEY MONTH! WE ARE WORKING WITH GLORY BEE TO HELP SAVE THE BEES.

Without insect pollination, about one third of the crops we eat would have to be pollinated by other means, or they would produce significantly less food. Up to 75% of our crops would suffer some decrease in productivity. Undoubtedly, the most nutritious and interesting crops in our diet (including many key fruits and vegetables), together with some crops used as fodder in meat and dairy production, would be badly affected by a decline in insect pollinators. This is why we need to do anything we can to help our bees. Below are easy options to help #savethebees

· Help protect the bees on a piece of land you manage, your garden, the backyard of your company or your rooftop! Any little bit helps our bees.  

· Do not use any pesticides, fungicides or herbicides on plants or in your garden. Plants get contaminated and the product will likely reach the bees and kill them. Make sure the plants you buy are not pre-treated with neonics pesticides!

 Avoid honey sold in bulk or in the supermarket unless you are sure of its provenance and quality. It’s best to buy from a beekeeper or a company that works closely with beekeepers (like us!)

· Avoid planting lawns. Lawns are literally desert for insects and for wild plants because lawns usually never have plants beneficial to bees and are cut too often so plants never get to bloom. Instead, leave it alone or plant garden friendly plants and flowers.

Do not weed your garden. Many plants like dandelion, for example, are an excellent source of food for bees. In early spring, those “weeds” are often the only source of food for beneficial insects. Lots of those weeds are often excellent food and medicine for us too!

 Even if you just have a small balcony you can install a little water basin for the bees to drink during the warm days of summer. Put a few stones and floating cork on the water so bees don’t drown!

· Stay connected with us on social media so you can stay informed and learn new bee facts!

· Educate yourself and your children about bees. Bees are not dangerous; they forage on flowers and don’t attack humans. By better understanding them we will learn to better respect them.

· If the buzz gets to you, learn how to become a beekeeper and install a hive or bee hotel in your garden. It’s a powerful way to give honey bees a home and probably the best local honey you will ever get!

We hope this gives you some good ideas on how to #SaveTheBees

WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH GLORY BEE TO HELP SAVE THE BEES!

We recognize that Manuka Honey is special and in its own realm in the honey world, and we appreciate the opportunity to get our SAVE the BEE message and image out in the world on PRI products. We understand that PRI is supporting research and preservation efforts in New Zealand, and want your US customers to know that you are helping honey bees at home too.  Together, we can draw attention to the plight of our honey bees, raise funds for research and give PRI some visible kudos for helping the cause.

GloryBee launched the SAVE the BEE initiative in 2012, partnering with Oregon State University Honey Bee Lab to increase public awareness of the role honeybees play in a healthy food supply and to provide “best practices” education for beekeepers and farmers. Creative partnerships with other food businesses have really helped us to up our fundraising game and offer critical support to OSU’s research on the cause of declining bee populations and solutions to enhance colony health.

We are excited to report that SAVE the BEE has raised $518,600 to date. GloryBee staff administer the program, meaning 100% of funds raised go to the cause. The OSU team’s research results have helped formulate best management practices for beekeepers and farmers (growing blueberries and carrot seed) which have decreased colony loss by 15% and saved Oregon’s commercial beekeepers $5 million in 2018 alone. SAVE the BEE has also funded three nonprofits working with Pacific Northwest farmers to plant additional pollinator forage crops, find alternatives to pesticides, and pass legislation to restrict pesticide use.

Read more about how you can save the bees on Glory Bee & NewYorkBeeSanctuary

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Soulfull Project X Shop Pri Oatmeal Honey Lacy Cookies

Soulfull Project X Shop Pri Oatmeal Honey Lacy Cookies

To celebrate #lacyoatmealcookieday we teamed up with @thesoulfullproject to create a delicious, crunchy, healthy treat! You can easily make them gluten free & dairy free if desired. We then dipped the cookies in our melted 3-ingredient Mint Manuka Chocolates but you could use any of our brand new flavors including: raspberry, coffee & caramel
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Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup @thesoulfullproject Irish Steel Cut Oats or Hearty Grains & Seeds
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon PRI fine-grain sea salt
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1/3 cup PRI Manuka Honey
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted (and cooled)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon PRI flaky sea salt for topping
¼ cup melted Shop Pri Chocolate

INSTRUCTIONS


TO MAKE THE COOKIES:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mix the oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda and fine sea salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, honey and melted butter until combined. Add the egg and pour in the vanilla, whisk until combined. Add the flour mixture in a couple batches, stirring in between additions until combined.
Using a tablespoon, scoop out balls of dough, spacing them about 2 1/2-inches from one another on baking sheets. The cookies will spread a lot. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until they spread, and the edges are lightly golden brown. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully move the cookies onto a cooling rack. Let sit for at least an hour before dipping in chocolate.


TO MELT CHOCOLATE FOR DIPPING:
In a medium saucepan bring about 2 inches of water to a low boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and place a glass bowl (or oven safe) bowl over the saucepan to fit on top. Slowly stir the chocolate until melted.

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grilled turkey

Spatchcocking & Grilling Thanksgiving Turkey

This year why not try grilling your turkey for a new twist on your Thanksgiving feat! We have a delicious recipe and a great spatchcock (butterfly) technique to use that will make grilling your turkey a breeze.

Ingredients 
  • 1 turkey, any size
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pacific Sea Salt per pound of meat (only if the meat has not been pre-salted)
  • 4 ounces [113 gm] or so of hardwood or fruitwood

Ingredients for the Gravy 

  • 3 quarts [2.8 L] water
  • 1 cup [237 ml] apple juice
  • 2 onions, skin on, ends removed, cut into quarters
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch lengths
  • 1 rib of celery, leaves and all, cut into 2 inch lengths
  • 1 tablespoon [15 ml] dried sage leaves, crumbled (do not use powdered herbs, they can cloud the broth)
  • 1 tablespoon [15 ml] dried thyme leaves
  • 2 whole dried bay leaves

Ingredients for the Wet Rub 

  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons finely chopped or powdered sage (fresh or dried)
  • 1.5 tablespoons thyme leaves (fresh or dried)

Tips: 

  1. For the liquids. You can substitute some of the water with chicken stock, vegetable stock, or a bottle of a white wine. Just don’t use anything that has turned to vinegar, (never use red wine because it will turn your turkey purple). You can substitute a small handful of celery leaves for the celery rib.
  2. For the onion skins. Onion skins contain a pigment that darkens the gravy. If the skins are musty, or the under-layer is mushy or rotten, discard them.
  3. Add no salt. Drippings from the meat will have salt, so wait until you taste the final gravy and add salt at the end if you think it needs more.

Spatchcock (butterfly) a Turkey: 

Why spatchcock your Thanksgiving turkey this year? This method allows heat to enter the meat from both the top and bottom. This prevents the top side from drying out and allows your turkey to stay moist and delicious, plus your turkey will cook faster!

Here is an easy visual guide to setting up your spatchcocked turkey! 

butterfly turkey

Based on a recipe and grilling method from: Amazing Ribs.com
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Sustainable Beekeeping

Sustainable Beekeeping

What is sustainable beekeeping? While the word “sustainability” means different things to different people we generally define it as meeting the needs of our current population without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. 

Beekeeping or apiculture is the process of maintaining honeybees and hives. It is a centuries old tradition. A beekeeper collects honey and other products that the hive produces like Honey, Royal Jelly, Propolis and Pollen.  Bee population has been declining in recent years and the role of the beekeeper is very important when it comes to achieving sustainable development. By restoring healthier bee populations and using management care for bees in a way that respects their natural processes can improve the ecological agriculture which can help pollination. 

We asked Terry Bone, third generation beekeeper, to describe in further detail what sustainable beekeeping means, in practice. Here is what he said:

  • Balancing bee health and welfare with a viable commercial operation. 
The aim is to protect and maintain healthy, capable and indigenous honeybees. This is about balancing the amount of honey or other bee products taken from hives to make the business viable vs. leaving enough honey for the bees to survive without excessive supplementary feeding of cane sugar and pollen substitutes. 
    • Do not put anything into the hive which did not come from the bees.

    This introduction of certain chemical substances like pollen substitute, stimulants, antibiotics etc., can cause the bees to display disorientation or unusual behavior.

    • Do not take anything out of the hive which the bees cannot afford to lose.

    Collecting honey and pollen doesn’t harm the bees, only a small amount is taken during the collection process. The honey and pollen that is not harvested goes to feed the colony.

    • Keep bees local. Bees are best suited to their own unique conditions and environment. 

    In NZ, bees are certainly moved to be near a pollen source like manuka or for pollination, but the distances are not large. Honeybees can thrive and adapt well in their natural habitat or domesticated environments.  

    Hives are not moved by great distances. In NZ, hives are typically kept within regions. In some larger countries like the US, hives are transported across many states to pollinate crops like almonds. This is very tough on bees. 

    • Leave enough honey for bees to feed through winter and minimize supplementary feeding of cane sugar.

    There has to be enough honey in the hive to carry the colony through winter. If too much honey is taken the cane sugar can be a valuable management tool to supplement a shortage, but is not ideal. 

    • Keeping intervention into hives at a minimum.

    Bee hives require good management and natural intervention techniques to ensure the survival and production, enabling good bee colony health. 

    • Not treating disease with antibiotics which can filter through to honey.

    In NZ, the use of antibiotics is illegal. Beekeepers are required to burn any hives and equipment which become infected by disease like AFB (American Foulbrood). Beekeepers must take preventive measures through managing honey bee colonies to reduce the spread of disease.

     

    Supporting the process of sustainable development through education and innovation can protect our ecosystem and preserve natural resources for future generations. In the long term, it can reduce the risk of natural hazards and the entire world benefits.  If you are interested in learning more about this, Terry recommends watching “Queen of the Sun” a film which explores mysterious colony collapse disorder and how beekeeping is practiced around the world.

    PRI is supporting research and preservation efforts to provide “best practices” education for beekeepers and farmers that will help honey bees. A portion of  proceeds from PRI’s honey sales go to the cause led by the Glory Bee. The SAVE the BEE initiative is a partnership committed to protect honey bees by increasing public awareness of the role honeybees play in a healthy food supply. 

     

    Resources: 

    https://friendsoftheearth.uk/nature/why-do-we-need-bees

    https://www.orkin.com/pests/stinging-pests/bees/honey-bees/habitat-of-a-honey-bee

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167587718307906

    https://www.sustain.ucla.edu/what-is-sustainability/

     

     

     

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    The Hive

    The Hive

    Manuka honey is created in the same way all honey is, but what do you know about how a bee colony functions?

    screen-shot-2017-02-07-at-12-15-05-pm To start, beehives can hold up to 50,000 bees in one colony and this colony contains a combination of worker bees, drone bees and of course the queen. Worker bees, which are female, all have different roles. These include scout bees, guard bees, honey makers and protectors of the queen.

    screen-shot-2017-02-07-at-12-14-44-pm The drone bee is the male bee in the hive and their sole job is to mate with the queen. The drone bees have no stingers and forage for their own food but unfortunately die immediately after mating.

    “Long live the queen” takes on a literal meaning for bees as the queen can live up to 5 years. However, the queen’s court or those bees that keep the hive “buzzing” live for only 6 months.screen-shot-2017-02-07-at-12-14-55-pm

    To make honey the bees can fly up to 2 miles or 3km to forage for pollen. They find their way by using cognitive map navigation and the position of the sun. Professor Randolf Menzel, from Freie University Berlin, found in a study done in New Zealand, that bees are capable of retrieving information on their own location and the location of the goal through the recognition of landmarks. This discovery was made using a new technology known as a harmonic radar.

    So, not only are there lots of jobs to do within the hive there are also lots of interesting facts about bees. Stay tuned for a list of individual jobs both inside and outside the hive.

    Sources :

    https://newzealandhoneyco.co.nz/About/From-Hive-to-Table

    https://bigislandbees.com/blogs/bee-blog/14137353-bee-hive-hierarchy-and-activities

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/27637747

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    public speaking

    Techniques To Help You Deliver That Speech Your Audience Will Love!

     

    Most of us learn from listening to people. We love listening to speeches even if they’re introducing a speaker, live on a podcast, addressing a meeting or watching the news.

    Any top voice-over artists will tell you that having a good voice is a skill like any other. You can get better at it with practice. Here are a few tips to improve your vocal delivery so that others will find listening to you a pleasure:

    Use Simple Language

    Aim for short sentences, this way you don’t have to pause to catch your breath. Keep your story short, concise and to the point.

    Record Yourself

    It is easy to record yourself. You can record your voice on your phone and replay. Most people hate listening to themselves. Try to overcome this by asking a friend to listen to your recording, offer suggestions and encourage you to continue to practice your technique.

    By listening to yourself, you can see if your cadence is strong and you can test your voice before the speech. You can also test to see (or hear) if one way of delivering a phrase sounds much better than another.

    Don’t Forget to Breathe!

    Learn to breathe by pushing air out from your stomach. This way your voice will sound deep and you can control your pitch. As opposed to a shallow chest breath where you will have to pause because you have run out of air.

    Learning how to breathe correctly is a learned skill. It’s a good idea to invest in voice coach if this is what you do for a living.

    Slow and Articulate
    Slowing down gives you a chance to articulate your words. Emphasize on the words that matter most for your audience. Shorter sentences can convey something dramatic and exciting.

    Read Your Speech Out Loud

    This will help you become familiar with the words and the tone. Even better still, stand in front of a mirror and record yourself speaking. I know this is a difficult process, but it will help you see how you come off to your audience. You are your best critic. Being at ease with your delivery will enable a smooth speech. Almost like you are conversing with your audience.

    Take Manuka Honey Before You Speak

    Manuka Honey keeps your vocal chords moistened and lubricated. If you use your voice for a living consider having Manuka Lozenges or Honey handy before you go in front of your audience or a classroom.

    If you do decide to soothe and protect your voice with Manuka Honey, remember that not every product out there is authentic. Indeed, many Manuka Honey products are in fact packaged outside of New Zealand to bypass NZ regulations, the precise reason Pacific Resources International (PRI) always labels each jar with the batch number of the New Zealand beekeepers where its honey is produced and is certified authentic Manuka Honey.

    That’s transparency at its best!

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    What Dad's Want for Christmas: The David & Dom Edition

    What Dad's Want for Christmas: The David & Dom Edition

    If only dads would just tell us what they want but nope! It may seem like he wants for nothing but when it comes to your dad, there are plenty of thoughtful gifts to show your love. We’re here to help with  the best gift ideas & stocking stuffers. Now, just make sure to include a card with a perfectly customized family portrait and message.

    In 1987 while traveling to New Zealand, David Noll discovered Manuka Honey. He had no idea that his long journey would change the course of his professional and personal life forever. David founded the company PRI and became the first to introduce Manuka Honey to the U.S. 

    David is a father of six and a grandpa of thirteen. He loves to ride his bicycle and to swim. As a self-motivated entrepreneur he loves to use his own products from PRI, his favorites are Chocolate Caramels because they are a delicious and healthy way to satiate his sweet tooth and Propolis & Manuka Oral Spray because it keeps sore throats away and helps maintain his oral health. The other things he’d want for Christmas are Birkenstock sandals and a hoodie. 

     Dom, son-in-law of David, is now the company’s Chief Operating Officer and a father of three girls, loves anything with Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, riding his bike, relaxing with a mug of hot chocolate in cold weather and BBQing. His ultimate choice for Christmas are pellet smoker and Lemon Lozenges from PRI, especially after all the family visits & holiday gatherings.

    Research shows that we are the happiest when we feel valued and loved. There are countless reasons why fathers deserve recognition and appreciation. So let him know they’re the best with simple gifts that they’ll enjoy and that also support their health. It is now how much we give but how much love we put into giving. 🎁

     

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    Tips For Better Gut Health Around The Holidays

    Tips For Better Gut Health Around The Holidays

    Tis the season to be merry, as they say! But the holiday season can be the most stressful time of the year. The combination of large gatherings, the stress of gift buying, and significantly different eating habits can be rough on our bodies. During the holidays, there are many things you can do to protect your gut and support your health, without missing out on all the best parts of the holidays. 

    • Reduce Stress and Make Time for Movement - Know your body and how to cope with stressful situations. Your digestive tract is also a muscle. Stress tends to slow the digestive process, including some time to relax or using the Moment to Myself Gift Box from PRI, time to exercise, and a simple walk can avoid heartburn and indigestion.
    • Hydrate -  Drinking an adequate amount of water is necessary for flushing out our system, keeping our bodies balanced and can help to keep your digestive system hydrated and moving.
    • Good Sleep - Sleep is a time to recover, get an adequate rest at least eight hours. Insufficient sleep can decrease the immune system, overall body and  muscle functionality.
    • Take Prebiotics and Probiotics - Prebiotics are also important for your gut health, these foods feed the healthy bacteria in the gut. Probiotics help restore and rebuild the healthy bacteria in your gut, essentially helping remove the impurities.
    • Improve Digestive Symptoms - Try to remember this season can create gastric distress that are associated with symptoms of constipation, bloating and reflux. To keep your digestive health in line, keep your fiber on your plate, don’t forget the fruits and veggies and try to eat more slowly to help avoid extra stress on your digestive system. Experts say that taking Manuka Honey is a popular home remedy to relieve digestive issues, the anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties can help heal and soothe digestion. 

    Your gut is the foundation of your health and finding a good balance is vital. During this time gut health is often neglected. The holiday season should be spent enjoying time with family and friends, not worrying about your upset stomach. Give yourself the gift of good gut health, so you can enjoy this magical time of the year! 🎄

    Resources:

    https://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-101/how-to-keep-gut-health-on-track-holidays

    https://loveyourgut.com/news/gut-happy-holidays/

    https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/manuka-honey-uses-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_6




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    Turmeric Ginger Golden Moon Milk Recipe

    Turmeric Ginger Golden Moon Milk Recipe

    Celebrating #NationalSleepAwarenessWeek with a delicious Turmeric Ginger Golder Moon Milk and a nap...or three!

    A comforting cup of moon milk is the perfect addition to your nightly routine for better sleep! Golden milk is an ancient Ayurvedic drink from India that has been shown to have many healing effects. One of which is sleep! Ideally sipped daily before bed, this recipe contains a blend of adaptogens and spices to help promote better sleep! 

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

    Studies have also shown that ashwagandha may lower stress and improve the quality of sleep.. The leaves of the plant contain a compound called triethylene glycol, which promotes sleep induction. 

    Turmeric has been shown to protect against sleep deprivation. (Scientists discovered that turmeric protected 72 hour sleep-deprived mice from the symptoms of sleep deprivation.) 

    Piperine, a compound found in black pepper, helps the body absorb turmeric, so it’s important to pair these two ingredients together. 

     

    Turmeric Ginger Golden Moon Milk


    Serves: 2 glasses

    Cook Time: 5 minutes

    Prep Time: 3 minutes 

    Total Time: 8 minutes

    • 1 can Light Coconut Milk (we used Edward & Son’s Native Forest Organic Light Coconut Milk
    • 1.5 cups milk (we used almond)
    • 1 tbsp coconut oil 
    • 2 tsp ashwagandha powder
    • 2 tsp turmeric powder
    • ½ tsp ginger powder
    • ¼ cinnamon 
    • 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
    • 1 pinch ground pepper
    • 1.5-2 tbsp PRI Manuka Honey (to taste)
    • Edible rose petals (optional) 

    1. In a saucepan on, medium-low heat, warm the coconut milk and non-dairy milk and let it simmer. 
    2. While the mixture is warming up, in a small bowl create a paste by mixing the spices (ashwagandha, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and black pepper) with 2 tbsp water. 
    3. Once the milk mixture begins to warm up add the coconut oil and then the paste mixture.
    4. Whisk all the ingredients while stirring often so the ingredients don’t stick to the bottom. Add in the cinnamon stick at this point if using and continue to let simmer. Don’t let the mixture come to a boil, it should be warm but not too hot to the touch to burn you.
    5. Remove the pan from heat and let it sit for a minute, finally stir in the honey to taste and whisk once again. We add the honey in last so we don’t kill the benefits of the raw honey. 
    6. Decorate with roses and enjoy warm!
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    'Tis The Season For Flavored New Zealand Sea Salt!

    salt recipes

     

    Looking for fun holiday ideas?

    Let’s play with salt!

    There are so many things you can do with this seasoning. From arts and crafts to beauty scrubs and plain and simple cooking.

    In this blog, we will feature flavored salt recipes perfect for a gift or for cooking.

    SPICY MIDDLE EASTERN NEW ZEALAND SEA SALT

    Every year I make a turkey for friends and family. I used middle eastern spices and add them to my salt. I always prepare the rub in advance and store in my pantry.

    Ingredients:

    • 4 tsp coriander powder
    • 1 tbsp cumin powder
    • 2 cups New Zealand Biogrow Flaky Sea Salt
    • 3 tbsp ground sumac
    • 1 tbsp dried garlic
    • 1 tbsp cinnamon
    • 1 tbsp dried chili flakes (if you want a little spice)

    Preparation:

    Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container in a cool place. Or put in a nice decorative Mason jar and offer as a gift.

    LEMON ZEST NEW ZEALAND SEA SALT

    Lemon zest salt is an ideal as a topping to your favorite snacks or in your favorite dishes. I use it on poultry, fish or vegetables before grilling. I add a little sprinkle for that yummy lemony flavor.

    • 3 lemons, limes or Meyer lemons (depending on the flavor you like)
    • 1 cup of

    Grate three lemons to get the zest and place into a shallow oven dish. Add the salt. Squeeze juice of one lemon into the salt. Mix all ingredients together making sure you break up the salt as much as possible. Place the lemon salt into a preheated oven (200º F) until the salt dries out. Approx. 20 mins. Cool and use a fork to break up salt. Store in an airtight container.

    These recipes are easy to make in a few minutes and they can make excellent gifts or stocking stuffers.

    Here is another one that I haven’t tried yet. It sounds delicious for the holidays. Check out Perfect Roasted Garlic Salt by Salt and Lavender. Happy cooking!

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    honey treatment

    Veterinary Use of Manuka Honey

     

    We’ve heard that manuka honey has fantastic properties and is a bonafide alternative treatment for human patients in clinics throughout the world. But did you know that veterinarians are also using manuka honey? Studies have come to the conclusion that not only are the antibacterial properties of manuka honey good for us but it’s also a great alternative treatment for our pets when other options may be toxic to them. In a study done by Tramuta et al they found that the gram negative bacteria, (staphylococcus pseudointermedius, escherichia coli, proteus mirabilis, and pseudomonas aeruginosa) found in infections, in open wounds, on animals can be treated with honey. Your vet now has access to solid surgical devices composed of manuka honey and pectin to treat wound infections and for use as natural therapeutic instruments in veterinary medicine (e.g., in abdominal surgery).

    In one study, the antimicrobial properties of honey against MDR bacteria were clearly demonstrated, suggesting that membranes are effective in promoting the wound healing process, and as such, can be used in various fields of veterinary medicine and surgery. In addition, they may be particularly useful for treating wounds that are unresponsive to conventional antibiotics and antiseptics. Solid membranes are preferred and are the most successful clinical tool because they can be applied in high-risk areas to provide a physical barrier in the immediate post-operative period for pets. (2) In a case study carried out at Ontario Veterinary College a 8 month beagle that suffered 3rd degree burns to 20% of its body was treated with gauze embedded with manuka honey.

    Screen Shot 2017-07-04 at 9.04.26 PMWithin 24 hours the wound not only lost its odor but the tissue was dramatically improved. After 48 hours a clean healthy granulation bed of new tissue had formed and after 72 hours a healthy bed of granulations was formed and all of the infected tissue was eliminated. Interestingly as well they found that the areas treated with honey had normal hair growth where as the areas that were Screen Shot 2017-07-04 at 9.04.12 PMsurgically debrided showed no regrowth of hair.(3)

    But don’t forget that it is also important to consider that some honeys may be contaminated with bacteria and fungi, and therefore non-gamma-irradiated honeys may not be suitable for application on damaged skin. The production of medical-grade honeys, suitable for use in clinical practice, from local honeys should be use for treatment of open wounds to prevent infection. (4) If your wondering how manuka honey manages such feats let me tell you. The antimicrobial properties of manuka honey has been attributed to its multiple components, including high sugar concentration, low pH, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), methylglyoxal (MGO), antimicrobial peptide bee defensin-1, and other compounds such as polyphenols. The high sugar concentration and low moisture content of honey also causes osmotic stress to microbial cells, and low pH is unfavorable for the growth of many microorganisms. Honey bees also add an enzyme, called glucose oxidase, to the collected nectar during the honey-making process, which converts the glucose in the honey into hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and gluconic acid. H2O2 is toxic to many microbes. So there you have it, honey all by itself is a great alternative to much more expensive treatments for infections for both us and in our smaller furry family members.

    SOURCES

    (1)Oryan, A., & Zaker, S. R. (1998). Effects of topical application of honey on cutaneous wound healing in rabbits. Zentralblatt Fur Veterinarmedizin. Reihe A, 45(3), 181-188.

    (2)Tramuta, C., Nebbia, P., Robino, P., Giusto, G., Gandini, M., Chiadò-Cutin, S., & Grego, E. (2017). Antibacterial activities of Manuka and Honeydew honey-based membranes against bacteria that cause wound infections in animals. Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde159(2), 117-121.

    (3) Mathews, K., Binnington, A. (2002). Wound Management using Honey. Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practising Veterinarian – North American Edition, 24(1), 53-60

     (4)McLoone, P., Warnock, M., Fyfe, L., (2016). Honey a realistic antimicrobial for disorders of the skin. Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. (24), 161-167.

    PRI carries a wide range of genuine Manuka Honey from New Zealand.

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    Vegetarian Tacos

    Vegetarian Tacos

    Everyone is celebrating #NationalTacoDay! Let’s join the party with this delicious Vegetarian taco recipe! Both spicy, creamy and overflowing with vegetables.

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    Chipotle BBQ Pacific Sea Salt

    Ingredients:

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained, patted dry and crumbled
    • 1½ teaspoons chili powder
    • Chipotle BBQ Pacific Sea Salt to taste
    • 1 10-ounce package frozen corn (2 cups), thawed
    • 1 green pepper sliced lengthwise
    • 8 small flour tortillas, warmed
    • ¾ cup crumbled fresh goat cheese (3 ounces)
    • ¾ cup refrigerated salsa

    Preparation:

    1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
    2. Add the green pepper and ¼ teaspoon each Chipotle BBQ Pacific Seal Salt.
    3. Add the tofu, chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
    4. Add the corn. Cook, tossing until heated through, about 2 minutes.
    5. Fill the tortillas with the tofu mixture, goat cheese, and salsa.
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