Raw Honey Beats Antibiotics – Yes Please!
by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND
Ottawa University researchers found that certain types of honey kill bacteria that cause sinus infections, in most cases better than antibiotics.
The researchers have tested raw Manuka honey from New Zealand, and raw Sidr honey from Yemen. The two killed all floating bacteria in liquid, and 63-91 percent of biofilms — microorganisms that sometimes form a protective layer in sinus cavities, urinary tracts, catheters and heart valves, protecting bacteria from normal drug treatments and often leading to chronic infections. I have often recommended raw honey to help kill off Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria responsible for stomach ulcers.
The most effective antibiotic, rifampin, killed just 18 percent of the biofilm samples in the tests.
NOTE: Raw honey should never be given to children under the age of 1 due to their increased risk of contracting botulism.
You may want to check here to make sure your honey is good quality, there have been issues with honey imported from China and with overly processed honey:
http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/11/tests-show-most-store-honey-isnt-honey/#.VkT0U3arS70
If you’re looking for other alternatives to antibiotics, we have many natural treatment options to fight infection and prevent recurrence. See one of our naturopathic doctors.