Released on: November 14, 2007, 5:59 pm

Press Release Author: Frank Buonanotte / Honeymark

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Manufacturer of health care products utilizes a special
ingredient that has been proven to destroy antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.


Press Release Body: The Journal of the American Medical Association claims that
invasive MRSA infections occur in approximately 94,000 people each year and are
associated with approximately 19,000 deaths each year. Of these infections, about
86% are healthcare-associated and 14% are community-associated. That means you have
a greater chance of contracting a MRSA infection from a visit to the hospital than
anywhere else. In addition, the proportion of healthcare-associated staphylococcal
infections that are due to MRSA has been increasing. 2% of Staph infections in U.S.
intensive-care units were MRSA in 1974, 22% in 1995, and 64% in 2004. This increase
is due to the bacterium\'s ability to mutate and become resistant to drugs. There
are an estimated 292,000 hospitalizations with a diagnosis of S. aureus infection
annually in U.S. hospitals. Of these, approximately 126,000 hospitalizations are
related to MRSA.

There is no doubt that this mutating bacterium must be taken seriously, especially
since it has become resistant to antibiotics. What most people don\'t know is that
there is a special type of honey called \'Manuka Honey\' that has been proven to be
effective in destroying the super-bugs associated with MRSA. Honeymark
International, a manufacturer of health care products containing Active Manuka Honey
as a healing agent has developed a wound care product effective in fighting this
battle against this deadly infection. Honeymark\'s \"First Aid Antiseptic Lotion\"
helps protect against bacterial contamination and skin infection in wounds and
burns. Most of this product\'s antibacterial properties comes from Manuka Honey.

Manuka Honey has an antibacterial activity, due primarily to hydrogen peroxide
formed in a slow-release manner by the enzyme glucose oxidase. Manuka Honey also
contains an additional antibacterial component found only in honey produced from
Leptospermum plants (more commonly known as the Manuka Bush, indigenous to New
Zealand) which has become known as the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF. There is
evidence that the two antibacterial components have a synergistic action. UMF is not
affected by the catalase enzyme present in body tissue and serum. The enzyme that
produces hydrogen peroxide in most common forms of honey becomes active only when
honey is diluted. But UMF is active in full strength honey, which will provide a
more potent antibacterial action diffusing into the depth of infected tissues.

The viscosity of Manuka Honey provides a protective barrier to prevent wounds from
becoming infected. \"Manuka Honey creates a moist healing environment that allows
skin cells to re-grow across a healing wound flush with the surface of the wound,
preventing scaring and deformity of the skin, says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of
Honeymark International. \"In other words, If a dry scab forms on a wound, the skin
cells can only grow across the wound deeper down where it is moist.\" Manuka Honey
causes scabs and dead cells to lift off the surface of the wound, leaving a clean
healthy wound bed in which re-growth of tissue can occur. Manuka Honey also
stimulates the formation of new blood capillaries and the growth of fibroblasts that
replace the connective tissue of the deeper layer of the skin and produce the
collagen fibers that give strength to the repair. It stimulates the growth of
epithelial cells that form the new skin cover over a healed wound. Manuka Honey thus
prevents scarring and keloid formation, and removes the need for skin grafting even
with quite large wounds.

Frank Buonanotte feels that Honeymark\'s First Aid Antiseptic Lotion is the best
wound care product on the market because of its ability to effectively treat
MRSA/Staph infections, where other products have failed. Honeymark is also in the
process of developing an antimicrobial spray that can be applied to both the skin
and to hard surfaces as a precautionary measure in protecting against these
anti-drug resistant bacteria. Honeymark expects this product to be available by the
beginning of 2008. To purchase Honeymark\'s First Aid Antiseptic Lotion and other
Manuka Honey products call (toll-free) 1-866-427-7329 or go to www.HoneymarkProducts.com.


Web Site: http://www.honeymarkproducts.com

Contact Details: Honeymark International
P.O. Box 133
Eastport, NY 11941
USA
info@honeymarkproducts.com
866-427-7329
www.HoneymarkProducts.com