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Unique to New Zealand pure Manuka Honey is obtained from specialized beekeepers produced by bees that pollinate the flower Leptospermum scoparium/Manuka Bush. Its antibacterial properties set it apart from traditional honey, and make it well worth having in the pantry. Manuka Honey has a limited harvest and can only be collected at certain times of …
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a common, wide-spread, chronic condition affecting about 20% of the population. GERD is where acid from the stomach is refluxed (belched) upwards into the esophagus (food pipe). The main symptom is a burning pain in the upper stomach or lower chest, also called “Heart-Burn”. An occasional episode of reflux is …