Manuka Honey Relieves Pain By Reducing Inflammation

Due to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, a special type of honey known as 'Manuka Honey' is now being used as a viable treatment solution for individuals suffering from arthritis.

Arthritis is inflammation of the joints, resulting in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. Arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage which normally protects the joint, allowing for smooth movement. Cartilage also absorbs shock when pressure is placed on the joint, for example, during walking. Without the usual amount of cartilage, the bones rub together, causing pain, swelling, inflammation and stiffness.

Joint inflammation can be due to an injury, broken bone, infection, autoimmune disease or general wear and tear on the joints. Sometime, the inflammation doesn't go away, resulting in long-term pain. Inflammatory pain is generally felt in the hips, knees or fingers. Some risk factors to increased inflammatory pain may include being overweight, injury or overuse of a particular joint. Individuals suffering from arthritis and other inflammatory complications often experience joint pain, joint swelling, stiffness, warmth around the joint and a reduced ability to move the joint.

In treating arthritis and other forms of inflammation, eliminating the underlying cause and inflammation is necessary. Doctors and other medical professionals are now discovering that a particular type of honey called "Manuka Honey" has natural anti-inflammatory properties that are extremely effective in treating these conditions. In addition, Manuka Honey has the ability to diffuse into the depths of skin tissue so as to get to affected areas.

"Manuka Honey is an organic, all-natural substance that is more effective in relieving pain than most analgesic products that are available over-the-counter," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International which is a manufacturer of Manuka Honey products. "Due to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, Manuka Honey is now being considered a viable treatment option for arthritis and other muscle and joint pain."nn