So we've all heard that a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down.
Do you know, though, that a spoon full of honey might be even better for you?
Honey grown locally may be very beneficial for you and your family, especially if allergies touch your life. Allergies
develop when one is exposed more than once to allergens in one's
environment. Quite often this allergen is to plants which pollinate
via the wind…that is, their pollen is loosened, and then distributed,
by the wind.
The good news is, bees gather pollen and a small amount of it is present in the honey they subsequently produce. When
you eat honey that is made by local bees, the pollen you are eating can
act rather like a natural vaccination. It can help boost your immune
system and help it understand how to deal with the local allergens.
I'm trying this myself…sadly, I only started taking the recommended daily teaspoonful of local honey a couple of weeks ago. The recommendation is to start a daily regimen at least a couple of months prior to your allergy season. (oh, if only all regimens were SO rigorous!)
Until then, the next time you reach for a sweetener, why not have it
be for some locally produced honey? You will likely be supporting a
local, independent farmer as well as making a difference in your
family's health!
Plus, it is sooooooooooooooooo delicious. Pooh was right: that honey pot is gold.
~Dr. Diva (Christine)
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I am SO trying this. My allergies seem to be getting worse and worse each year. The only time I get relief is when the ground is frozen solid.
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Honey is great for sore throats. We "take" our honey around here for colds, instead of medicine. It really seems to help!