Bee Pollen and Allergies
Firstly we need to dispel a myth, many
people assume that because they have
allergic reactions to bee stings they cannot take bee
pollen or other bee
products like royal jelly for allergies. Generally that is
not the case, the bee sting consists of bee
venom, which is clearly intended to cause a negative reaction in the
unfortunate victim, but bee
pollen , propolis , royal
jellyand honey do not
contain
bee venom.
So can taking bee pollen benefit my allergies, is bee pollen an allergy cure?
Many people
claim to have benefited from or had their allergies
cured by consuming bee pollen,
with reduced susceptibility to bee sting reactions and
other allergic reactions. Bee pollen
reduces the production of histamine in the body which is known to cause
allergic reactions stemming from exposure to pollen dust or other airborne
contaminants. Often the symptoms are grouped under the general heading of 'hay
fever'.
Bee
pollen when used as an allergy
treatment has a way of gradually desensitizing the body and
reducing its natural defensive reaction to the ingress of these
airborne ailments. In a sense you are training your body not to react
negatively, thus reducing the severity of the allergic reaction to these
airborne contaminants. In addition, bee pollen
users have shown a gradual strengthening of the respiratory system in
general. Coupled with the desensitizing properties, this seems to improve the
bodies overall ability to defend itself from allergic
reactions.
We should say at this point that if you
suffer from
allergies, take bee pollen
under the supervision of your medical practitioner (as with any natural
supplements). Likewise if you've had severe reactions to bee
stings and/or you suffer from
asthma or other severe respiratory problems, bee pollen may
not be safe for you. More detail on allergy
treatment with bee pollen .
Its easy to become drawn to trying products after reading about their
potential health benefits, but if you have existing ailments the introduction
of bee
pollen or any natural product can
cause negative reactions, so always consult with your practitioner before use.
In the same way when taking bee pollen for
weight loss , it's still
necessary to do so under supervision.
It's good also to understand what
the potential side affects can be, upset stomach, reddening of the skin,
swelling of the tongue and respiratory problems
are some of the more serious side affects, of course there are a relatively
small percentage of bee pollen
users who exhibit any kind of negative
reaction.
When taking bee
products for allergies or any other
medical condition, introduce them slowly into your diet and in
small doses. If you are using capsules, it's often easy to pop the capsule
open and
dispense half the powder into a cool drink. Or preferably, open the
capsule
and dab a small amount of the powder onto your tongue to see if any
reaction is felt.
We recommend bee
pollen for allergies
and other benefits, but always
under controlled and supervised
conditions.
Allergies and Bee Pollen
Many people suffer from seasonal allergies which can be quite debilitating in more severe cases, using bee pollen in the correct way may assist in minimizing the affect of allergies . Airborne allergens are those found in the area where you live and work. These allergens come from the pollengrains of flowers, trees, shrubs, and any other plant-life in your immediate area, with ragweed being a very common source of allergy problems.When honeybees harvest pollen and nectar in your area they are collecting these same pollens which are causing a negative reaction in your body, and small amounts of these pollens are present in the honey and bee pollen produced in the hive.
When people are treated conventionally for allergies it is generally one of two methods which is used - antihistamines or immunotherapy.
Antihistamines rarely treat the cause of the problems, they merely lessen the effects. Taking prescription drugs like antihistamines may be necessary to deal with severe allergy conditions, but should be avoided if at all possible, as they do little for the long term causes.
Immunotherapy deals with basically introducing small and controlled amounts of known allergens into your system, allowing your body to slowly adapt and build up a self-resistance. For this reason, and for this method, using bee pollenas an effective allergy treatment has become extremely popular. Taking small amount of local bee pollen introduces small amounts of local allergens into your system and your body has a chance to adapt. Likewise, local honey can be used in the same way. But it is necessary to start out with small doses and to increase them over time. Also, to restate, using local bee pollen and honey is going to deliver those allergens which are local and known to be causing you issues. Using a generic bee pollen or honey product, where the origin is unknown, may provide you with fewer benefits.
Use these approaches under medical supervision. Bee products can cause severe reactions in susceptible individuals so it is important to know what you are doing and what to expect. The negative side effects of bee pollen are generally no more serious than a mild case of hives, which is experienced in only a small number of people who take the product. Cease using the product immediately if you experience any negative side effects.
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