My Family Doctor
A family practitioner for over 25 years, Dr. Hubbard knows the medical world inside and out. Frustrated by managed care and the lack of time doctors were able to spend educating patients, he launched James Hubbard's My Family Doctor: The Magazine That Makes Housecalls, a national magazine written by health care practitioners that is his answer to hurried doctor visits, conflicting medical studies, and complicated treatment options.
Honey as Medicine
The yummiest remedy
Did you know that properly stored honey never spoils? Yep, and it may help wounds from spoiling too. Integrative physician Robert Pendergrast explains:
"Honey has strong antibacterial activity, mainly because of its low water/high sugar concentration: It literally sucks all the water out of bacteria."
Honey seems to be an effective wound treatment in certain situations. Of course, there are important precautions and guidelines. Read Does Apitherapy Work? Honey, Bee Stings, Cough and Wounds to find out more. The article also covers whether a nighttime dose of honey can treat children’s coughs and whether bee stings—yes, stings—can treat arthritis. (Do be sure to read the precautions. For example, never give honey to a child under 12 months because of the risk of botulism.)
By Leigh Ann Otte
Managing Editor
My Family Doctor Blog
[Originally posted May 11, 2010, James Hubbard’s My Family Doctor Web site.]
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