I've a good friend who is going through a hard time at the moment and a Canadian relative advised him to get Life Mel Honey As I have never heard of it and didn't have Chemotherapy I was wondering if anyone else used it
Alaine
Hi Alaine
I found some info in it and I’m attempting to attach a link. Fingers crossed I manage it
Ann
Hi Alaine
The bees which make it feed on various medicinal herbs apparently, and there has been a study done in terms of decreasing harsh side effects from chemo. It’s very expensive but apparently you only need a small amount daily to have a beneficial effect. I have read about it in the past, but didn’t take it personally as I didn’t have the side effects it is claimed to help with.
I think it depends on expectations with this, as with any type of natural remedy which is touted as amazing.
Hi Aldan
If your friend is going through chemotherapy they are best to check it out with their oncologist as I read it can interact with some chemos .
However I read that after my mum used honey during chemo . Manuka , expensive was an understatement however I read an clinical study back in 2009 that said it had antibacterial properties and she never did catch an infection . However I have never gone back to read the updated research etc if there is any . She still uses it from time to time .
However I was surprised that something as benign as honey could have an interaction with chemo . Not sure if any of that is even relevant now as I have never look again .
Hope your well .
Court
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Alaine
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