3458: High-Potency Manuka Honey, Same as Ever Book, Forest Bathing & Cancer, Yamanaka Factors & Aging

July 25, 2025

3458: High-Potency Manuka Honey, Same as Ever Book, Forest Bathing & Cancer, Yamanaka Factors & Aging

July 25, 2025

FR: High-Potency Manuka Honey, Same as Ever Book, Forest Bathing & Cancer, Yamanaka Factors & Aging

Welcome back to this week’s Friday Review where I can’t wait to share with you the best of the week!

I’m looking forward to reviewing:

– High-Potency Manuka Honey (product review)
– Same as Ever (book review)
– Forest Bathing & Cancer (research)
– Yamanaka Factors & Aging (research)

For all the details tune into this week’s Cabral Concept 3458 – Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought!

Show Highlights & Big Takeaways

1. High-Potency Manuka Honey Manuka honey, especially with a high MGO rating like 850+, offers powerful natural antibacterial properties that support wound healing, digestive health, and immune defense. While it's more expensive than regular honey, it’s a trusted go-to for targeted health concerns and even shows promise in skincare use.

2. Forest Bathing & Cancer A 2007 Japanese study found that spending two to three days in a forest significantly boosted natural killer (NK) cell activity—key immune cells that help fight cancer—by up to 50%, with effects lasting for at least a week. This practice, known as "forest bathing," also reduced stress hormone levels and increased the production of anti-cancer proteins.

3. Yamanaka Factors & Aging Scientists have discovered that briefly exposing skin cells to special proteins called Yamanaka factors can make the cells behave up to 30 years younger—without changing what kind of cells they are. This breakthrough means we may one day be able to reverse signs of aging safely by helping our cells act more youthful, opening the door to powerful new anti-aging therapies.