Honey

This startup makes real honey without involving any bees in the process

October 21, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

While the plight of honeybees has gotten a lot of attention in recent years, it is actually wild bees who are facing the biggest threats of extinction, in part because they have to compete with honeybees for their food. This eventually means that the more honey production … [Read more...] about This startup makes real honey without involving any bees in the process

Oxford doctors conclude honey may be best for treating colds

August 21, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

If mom gave you honey as a child whenever you had a cold, turns out she was very right in doing so. According to a new review of research published by Oxford doctors, honey’s antimicrobial properties allowed it to outperform the standard of care when addressing symptoms and … [Read more...] about Oxford doctors conclude honey may be best for treating colds

4 Natural remedies to soothe those summer bug bites

July 15, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

A couple of weeks ago we discussed natural mosquito repellants you can make at home, but even the most vigilant citronella users will likely end up with a few bug bites by the end of the summer. Bug bites can be itchy, distracting, and just plain irritating, but here are four … [Read more...] about 4 Natural remedies to soothe those summer bug bites

Pakistan’s Billion Tree project is bringing the bees and honey back

April 25, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

In 2018, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan announced the Billion Tree project, a lofty country-wide effort to plant 10 billion trees over a 5-year span. The project has already led to the planting of hundreds of thousands of trees, resulting in a huge boost in bee populations. … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s Billion Tree project is bringing the bees and honey back