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Manuka Honey for Gum & Root Infections

Published Jul,14 2011 | By Laura Agadoni

Manuka honey, a particular type of honey that comes from New Zealand’s manuka tree, appears to stimulate the body’s immune responses to help fight infection. Manuka honey has high antibacterial properties.

Laura Agadoni has been writing professionally since 1983. Her feature stories on area businesses, human interest and health and fitness appear in her local newspaper. She has also written and edited for a grassroots outreach effort and has been published in "Clean Eating" magazine and in "Dimensions" magazine, a CUNA Mutual publication. Agadoni has a Bachelor of Arts in communications from California State University-Fullerton.