Manuka Honey

[janet88]

There are supposed to be so many benefits of taking manuka.

I only get HNZ. Every day, I give my kids a teaspoon of it…UMF 10. Use plastic spoon bcos the promoter told me metal spoon will reduce the effectiveness. Also, do not add hot water as it will also reduce effectiveness.

Watched this show hosted by Pornsak. It has many anti-bacteria, anti-inflammatory benefits. Hope it is able to keep my kids in tip top condition in such a hot weather.

[emerald]

So taking UMF honey is like taking medicine? Any harm if taken daily esp for young children who need to build their immune system the natural way?

[janet88]

emerald:

So taking UMF honey is like taking medicine? Any harm if taken daily esp for young children who need to build their immune system the natural way?

I wouldnt say manuka is medication. It is more like a supplement. Not necessary to take daily for young kids below 12. Maybe 3x a week, UMF 5 or 10. Teaspoon in the morn on empty stomach.

[nonKiasu]

janet_lee88:

emerald:

So taking UMF honey is like taking medicine? Any harm if taken daily esp for young children who need to build their immune system the natural way?

I wouldnt say manuka is medication. It is more like a supplement. Not necessary to take daily for young kids below 12. Maybe 3x a week, UMF 5 or 10. Teaspoon in the morn on empty stomach.

May I know is mixing with hot water will reduce the effectiveness? There is no instruction on the container on how to take it.

[Prataking]

think you have to take it without water…

[Yanyi]

i love this … gain lot of knowledge of Manuka Honey.


by the way, any advise how many to give my 2 years old daughter?

[emerald]

Thanks janet_lee88.


Any idea if this honey is suitable for pregnant mom?

TIA.

[janet88]

emerald:

Thanks janet_lee88.


Any idea if this honey is suitable for pregnant mom?

TIA.

I am not too sure about pregnant women though...some doctors do not encourage babies/kids below 6 to take honey. But manuka is not ordinary honey. Sorry cant help.

The promoter for HNZ said to take a teaspoon every morn on empty stomach and then drink a little water after that. This way, it does not dilute the manuka.

[toman82]

Pregnant women can take honey. But do not give children less than 1 year old due to fear of child botulism. Cos honey might contain the botulism spores, which is found in nature, will grow in the intestine and release in botulism toxin. Cos the infant stomach not strong enough to inhibit the spores from growing so dont give to infant. Try to wait longer to give infant lah. 1 year is average but all individual unique. so dont give so soon lah. Botulism can be serious.


Adult stomach strong, so no prob. can eat including pregnant lady.

[janet88]

toman82:

Pregnant women can take honey. But do not give children less than 1 year old due to fear of child botulism. Cos honey might contain the botulism spores, which is found in nature, will grow in the intestine and release in botulism toxin. Cos the infant stomach not strong enough to inhibit the spores from growing so dont give to infant. Try to wait longer to give infant lah. 1 year is average but all individual unique. so dont give so soon lah. Botulism can be serious.


Adult stomach strong, so no prob. can eat including pregnant lady.

Thanks, I learnt something new.