Antimicrobial Properties
superbug, Methicillin Resistant Staphylo-
Use a tried and true recipe or
As grandmother knew, honey proves
coccus Aureus (MRSA).
develop a new one, by replacing the
an exceptional healing agent when ap-
How does honey fi ght infection
amount of sugar with an equal amount
plied to cuts, scrapes and lacerations.
and promote healing? Research sug-
of honey and reducing the liquid in the
All honeys exhibit some antibacterial
gests that honey’s low water content
recipe by 1/4 cup. In pastries, lower
ability. New Zealand’s active manuka
makes it hygroscopic, enabling it to ab-
the oven temperature by 25 degrees to
honey, a monofl oral (from one plant)
sorb moisture from tissue and bacteria.
prevent over-browning. Honey’s only
variety derived from the nectar of the
Its high sugar content makes it diffi cult
caveat is that it should not be fed to
manuka bush (Leptospermum sco-
for microorganisms to grow.
infants younger than 12 months.
parium), possesses greater antibacterial
Many monofl oral honeys contain
One of the oldest sweeteners used
characteristics than most other varieties.
an enzyme that produces low levels of
by man, honey remains a perennial
A review of 22 clinical trials
hydrogen peroxide, a natural antiseptic.
favorite for good reason, with far more
published in the International Journal of
Honey’s ability to keep the area around
to recommend it than just savoring its
Lower Extremity Wounds verifi ed that
a wound sealed, moist and protected,
sweetness.
honey quickly heals existing wound
promotes rapid healing and helps pre-
infections, protects against further infec-
vent scars.
There are only two ways to live
tion, reduces swelling, minimizes scar-
your life.
ring, helps remove infected and dead Honey at Home
One is as though nothing is a
tissue, and stimulates new tissue growth. Honey is a delicious sugar substitute
miracle.
Research indicates that active manuka in oatmeal and tea, and a tasty treat
The other is as if everything is.
honey, in particular, shows promise for drizzled on bread or fruit. Plus, it easily
—Albert Einstein
treatment of wounds infected with the incorporates into baked goods.
Please don’t make the same
my knee that would eventually require a surgery. It seems that
mistakes that I did.
the very thing that was supposed to cure me had sent me to
the operating room!
M
any people ask me why I have a yoga studio as part The funny thing was is that I wasn’t mad at fi rst. I thought
of my cardiology practice. If you’ve ever seen my that was just part of the process. Lots of people in my classes
offi ce you would see that I have devoted a consider- had injuries, many of them were much worse than mine. It
able amount of space, expense and time to have it as part of wasn’t until I was introduced to another style of yoga that I
the offi ce, rather than referring it out, Patients understand I discovered that it didn’t have to be that way. For me it was too
believe a yoga practice will benefi t them and I can direct the late, but it doesn’t have to happen to you. That is why I am
way that it is taught. Yoga is a process and it is too important very particular about the instructors and the style of instruc-
to leave to the care of just anyone. When you come to Healthy tion that is taught in the Healthy Heart Wellness Center as it
Heart & Vascular you will fi nd a program that is well thought is very important for the participant to have a meaningful and
out and formulated to benefi t everyone regardless of their age safe experience.
or physical status. It will change your life! Our instructor is Amanda Bourgeois, R.Y.T. Amanda’s
My own experience with yoga was not a smooth transition. teaching is infused with a devotion to the study and practice
My fi rst encounter was when I wanted to learn how it would of Anusara Yoga. She has been a teacher for over two years
benefi t cardiac patients. It wasn’t until I suffered a sports injury and instructs at other local studios.
that would not allow me to participate in any impact sports that We have weekly classes: Tuesdays from 7:00-8:15 p.m.;
I began to take it seriously for myself. I was very stiff to begin Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 5:30-
with. After the injury I was stiff AND in pain. I really did not 6-30 and 7:00-8:15 p.m. The cost is only $10 per yoga class.
know what to do next. Because I had been leading cardiac Packages are available.
support groups that employed some aspects of complementary Yoga will not only improve your health, it will change
techniques, I was open to the possibility that yoga might help your life.
and pursued it in a very blind fashion. —Michael Dangovian, D.O., F.A.A.C.
I wanted to learn as much as I could as fast as I could For more information about the yoga programs, contact
because I thought, the sooner I became an expert, the sooner Dr. Dangovian at Healthy Heart & Vascular, Sterling Heights.
I would heal. So, the more yoga I could fi nd the better. As I 248-795-3600. See ad on page 36.
went from class to class I quickly noticed that there was more
than one type of yoga. Because I was most aligned with the “no
pain, no gain” mentality I gravitated to the more demanding
classes which were also the most popular. I sweated very hard
and was very pleased with myself –until I suffered an injury to
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