Winter Wellness from the Hive: Mānuka Honey, Propolis and Bee Pollen as Natural Supplements
The peer-reviewed science of mānuka honey, NZ propolis and bee pollen as winter wellness supplements. What the evidence shows, from a scientist-beekeeper.
Can You Get Vitamin D from the Sun Without Harming Your Skin?
The science of safe sun exposure for vitamin D: how much you need, when to stop, and what sunscreen actually does to your levels.
New Zealand Bee Propolis in Skincare: What the Science Actually Shows
Sara Samavati explains what bee propolis actually is, why New Zealand's botanical environment gives it a distinct bioactive profile, and what peer-reviewed research shows about how it works in skincare.
Mānuka Honey vs Regular Honey: The Science Behind the Price
What separates mānuka honey from supermarket honey: MGO, non-peroxide activity, MPI certification, and why a scientist-beekeeper says the price is justified.
How to Treat Skin Rashes and Eczema with MGO Mānuka Honey
Sara Samavati and Dr Isaac Flitta explain how MGO 800+ mānuka honey and bee propolis treat stress rashes, eczema, and skin barrier damage with clinical evidence.
Why New Zealand Bee Propolis Deserves a Spot in Your Daily Health Regimen
NZ bee propolis: the flavonoid science behind immune support, oral health, and microbiome modulation, with clear contraindications for informed daily use.
Manuka Honey: A Sweetener Your Liver Can Appreciate
Why MGO mānuka honey is a metabolically superior sweetener, the fructose science, liver enzymes, and what a PhD beekeeper eats instead.
How Raw Manuka Honey Can Save Your Smile
MGO mānuka honey versus Streptococcus mutans, gum disease, and tooth decay: the peer-reviewed evidence from a NZ.
What Is MGO in Manuka Honey? A Scientist's Complete Guide
MGO (methylglyoxal) is the measurable compound that determines manuka honey's antibacterial potency. Dr Isaac Flitta explains the science of MGO grading, DHA conversion, NPA, and MPI certification, with real laboratory data from Bay of Islands hives.