Honey heals ulcers and gastritis : http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3074916/
Honey has an antimicrobial activity that is effective against all types of bacteria and some fungi
The antibacterial activity of honey and its role in treating diseases
Use of honey in wound care
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SUGAR: THE TOXIC TRUTH
Is Sugar Toxic? The New York Times
VIDEO:
Sugar: The Bitter Truth
Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, explores the damage caused by sugary foods. He argues that fructose (too much) and fiber (not enough) appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin. Series: UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public [7/2009]
Long (90 min.) but great information
VIDEO:
CBC Big Sugar 1 of 2 Documentary on the Political History of the Sugar Industry
Big Sugar explores the dark history and modern power of the world's reigning sugar cartels. Using dramatic reenactments, it reveals how sugar was at the heart of slavery in the West Indies in the 18th century, while showing how present-day consumers are slaves to a sugar-based diet.
Going undercover, Big Sugar witnesses the appalling working conditions on plantations in the Dominican Republic, where Haitian cane cutters live like slaves. Workers who live on Central Romano, a Fanjul-owned plantation, go hungry while working 12-hour days to earn $2 (US)
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