ManukaGuard Founder Asks America to Focus on Prevention to Reduce Cold and Flu Cases

MONTEREY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The founder and CEO of ManukaGuard, Gavin Gear, is urging Americans to focus on prevention to reduce cold and flu cases, particularly in light of a prolonged cold and flu season in the US this year.

Gear emphasized the importance of "washing of the nose" in addition to washing hands as a preventive measure. He referred to a study published this year in the medical journal Cell, conducted by Peter Jackson, PhD, a professor at Stanford Medicine, and his colleagues. The study identified the routes through which viruses and bacteria enter and exit cells in the nasal cavity, highlighting the significance of the upper airways in infection and transmission.

Gear has asserted that taking a proactive and preventive approach at the point of entry, the nose, is crucial to combating illness. He explained that the immune system plays a significant role in preventing diseases, and since 80% of the immune system's work is done in the nose, maintaining nasal health is essential for overall well-being. ManukaGuard has developed a sanitizing cleanser in the form of a sinus nasal spray containing medical-grade manuka honey from New Zealand. According to Gear, this nasal spray, which combines honey with a saline formulation, provides superior cleansing compared to saline alone.

ManukaGuard has spent 14 years developing the ideal formulation and delivery system for its Medical Grade Manuka Honey Sinus Spray, which is now available nationwide. The company offers a range of wellness products powered by medical-grade manuka honey, including a cough & throat syrup, edible medical grade manuka honey of varying strengths, and more. Manuka honey, derived from the Manuka plant, has been traditionally used by the Māori people of New Zealand to treat various health conditions.

Gear added that it is essential to keep the nose sanitized and clean, allowing it to perform its natural preventive function. He emphasizes that this is important for individuals of all ages, whether it's children exposed to germs at school, adults exposed to pathogens at work, or families traveling during the summer.

Believers in the science of nature and the body’s innate ability to heal itself, ManukaGuard develops innovative health and wellness products that are science-based, all-natural and safe. Committed to providing natural alternatives to conventional personal care products at an affordable price, ManukaGuard is devoted to the health of the planet and the welfare of its people. For more information visit ManukaGuard.com or follow on FB and IG.