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Global warming is a phenomenon that has been widely debated for a number of years now, and almost everyone has an opinion about it – some agree and others don’t agree.  Regardless of what any individual’s opinion may be, it is still worth considering for one moment the amount of pollutants that we as humans create and ultimately disperse into the atmosphere.   One of the largest sources of air pollutants contributing significantly to Global warming is gasoline and diesel engine motor vehicles.  This problem is emphasised even more in large cities all over the world mainly due to traffic congestion where motor vehicle engines are running for much longer periods, than they would if the traffic flow was better.  The amount of harmful carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide that is dispersed into the world atmosphere ever day is extreme to say the least.  To ensure that this situation changes, Governments must act quickly to participate themselves, and encourage private enterprise to develop alternative solutions that will allow the phasing out of the gasoline engine modes of transport.  Alternative suggestions could be battery powered, hybrid gasoline/battery powered, or hydrogen powered engines.  The general public also has a part to play by constantly lobbying politicians, and all communities working together.  

 Another simple method of addressing Global warming is by installing energy efficient products and equipment, such as energy efficient light bulbs and solar hot water systems, or heat pump hot water systems.   Heating water with renewable energy sources other than electricity or gas alone is something that can have a significant impact on Global warming.  The use of renewable energy sources such as the sun – for solar hot water systems or heat energy from the air – for heat pump hot water systems, savings of up to 80% of energy needed to heat the water can be achieved using renewable energy sources.  For a standard domestic household hot water system the reductions in carbon emissions gained by using a solar or heat pump hot water system can equate to the same emissions reduction as taking a small car off the road for one year.  Generally these types of technology are very cost effective and in recent years some National and even State Governments around the world have introduced solar hot water rebates to encourage people to purchase energy efficient hot water systems.   It is now important to raise awareness throughout the world in order to get as many people as possible to recognise and understand the impact of Global warming for the present, as well as for future generations.

Honey is one of the most interesting and beneficial products available to mankind.  Honey is one of the oldest folk remedies that can be traced back as far as ancient civilisations.  Numerous healing properties have been found for Honey including the treatment of skin aliments as well as internal infections.  Honey has also been recommended for it ability to enhance general health and energy levels.  There have been reported cases where the use of certain types of Honey has been credited with the successful treatment of aliments such as Duodenal and Stomach Ulcers.  Honey derives much of its digestive benefits from the fact that it is a natural product that has already been digested by the Honey bees before it is harvested from the Honeycomb.

A substantial amount of research about the benefits of Honey has been done by Dr Peter Molan, MBE, who is the Associate Professor in Biochemistry at The University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand, who has been researching the ancient healing properties of honey since 1981. Honey can also be used together with other products such as lemons, and also vinegar to provide relief for colds, diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach upsets, as well as weight loss and numerous other applications.  In 1996 a New Zealand research Company studied the benefits and concentrations of Manuka Honey needed to inhibit the growth of fungi responsible for tinea and found benefits in its application.

Many clinical studies and reports on the uses of Honey for aliments such as burns, surgical wounds and various types of ulcers, including use of Honey as a source of carbohydrate for oral hydration therapy, have shown positive and beneficial results.  One beneficial property of Honey is known as its low “water activity” which acts as a restriction to the growth of most bacteria, moulds and yeasts.  Therefore when Honey is applied externally to wounds for instance; an osmosis reaction occurs which draws moisture from the wound into the Honey which in turn helps to dry the infected area and reduces the incidence of bacterial growth.   Honey also has a low pH value (between 32. and 4.5) making is slightly acidic which also contributes to inhibiting many pathogenic bacteria.