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Video: Beeswax Bio-Booms Used in Gulf Oil Spill Cleanup

eivindm — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:15:56 +0000

Thousands of feet of bio-boom have been ordered to help clean up the Gulf and its maker is a company in Robinson Township.

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How to make your own anti-microbial mouthwash and toothpaste

eivindm — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Should you make your own mouthwash or toothpaste from anti-microbial food products that are gentle on the teeth when diluted?

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New, Natural MANUKAhoney® Medical-grade Manuka Honey Treats Multiple Medical Conditions

eivindm — Wed, 19 May 2010 19:31:28 +0000

New MANUKAhoney® Medical-grade Manuka honey for health and wellness carries seal of Molan Gold Standard™. Seal is the internationally recognized certification of authentic Manuka honey.

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Determining Water Content of Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly, Venom and Propolis

eivindm — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:32:50 +0000

One of the most widely used techniques for water content determination in food is Karl Fischer (KF) titration. Compared to other methods based on loss of weight, the primary advantage of the Karl Fischer titration method is its high selectivity to water. The aim of the study was to develop and validate the Karl Fischer method for moisture determination in pollen loads, royal jelly, bee venom and propolis.

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Secret of Stradivari violin varnish unlocked

eivindm — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:48:00 +0000

After generations of craftsman sought to guess the secret of Stradivari violins, French scientists see the solution in a simple varnish.

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Healthy Estonian Chocolate Bars Made with Pollen, Propolis, Honey

eivindm — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:45:00 +0000

Estonia is known for its innovativeness and eagerness to adopt and invent new technologies. Yet the old and the traditional has not at all been forgotten…

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Propolis Protects Injured Teeth

eivindm — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:36:00 +0000

Propolis, a natural product produced by the honey bee, has been successfully used in medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent.

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Beeswax lights the way to success

eivindm — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:34:39 +0000

Making fine candles is a delicate balance of science and art. The right wax has to be combined with the proper wick for the best burn. Colors have to match exactly from batch to batch. Even the fragrance and hue of a candle need to be perfectly paired to meet consumers’ expectations.

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30 Honeylicious Inventions

eivindm — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:30:49 +0000

Aside from being one of the most hated insects on the face of this earth (I shudder just at the thought of them), bees have a pretty sweet life

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Research Shows Need to Prevent Contamination of Honey During Extraction

eivindm — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:05:24 +0000

Honeys from Ventania System: Microbiological Quality Evaluation at Different Points of Honey-Processing

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