About the Author

Rebecca Sanderson

Rebecca grew up in a small town with a backyard full of animals. She graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology. Her background in health and nutrition gives her a unique perspective on animal husbandry as well as the ability to read those awful research papers to find the needed information. In addition to writing, Rebecca also works as a certified personal trainer.
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Articles by Rebecca Sanderson

The Anatomy of Botulism

Why is botulism in honey not a concern for older children and adults? It all comes down to the anatomy of botulism and mechanism of disease.

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How Allergies Work
March 14, 2022 · · Honey & Beeswax

Roughly half of the population of the United States has at least one allergy. The percentage of allergies has been increasing significantly in the past few decades.

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Is Honey Antibacterial?
September 14, 2021 · · Honey & Beeswax

Is honey antibacterial? Rumor has it that honey has supposed antimicrobial properties.

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The (Not) Invasion of the Asian Giant Hornet

Asian Giant Hornets are large, scary-looking, and pack a pretty bad sting. However, the odds of you coming in contact with the infamous “murder hornet,” more properly termed Vespa mandarinia, are incredibly low.

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