[redbandit]

This seems a bit strange, but since I've suffered from allergies my whole life, I'm willing to try pretty much anything at this point.
I've heard that bee pollen can help with allergies, there are supplements available . Has anyone here ever tried it?
I guess the main concern would be whether or not you are allergic to the bee pollen itself, and I don't think my allergist can test me for that .
Just wondering if anyone here knew anything about it, thanks!

Originally Posted by redbandit

This seems a bit strange, but since I've suffered from allergies my whole life, I'm willing to try pretty much anything at this point.
I've heard that bee pollen can help with allergies, there are supplements available . Has anyone here ever tried it?
I guess the main concern would be whether or not you are allergic to the bee pollen itself, and I don't think my allergist can test me for that .
Just wondering if anyone here knew anything about it, thanks!

suppose it wouldn't hurt to try it, even though insects are after all my biggist phobia. well, anything that flies

[redbandit]

I get you there! I hate bees, but I don't have to look at them, just take the supplement . Hopefully I can forget about where it came from lol

[Webgoji]

It helps quite a bit, but you have to get it from local buzzy-bees. The idea is that you are desensitizing yourself to it by giving yourself small doses of the allergen. Over time your body will quit freaking out and you'll get a handle on your allergies.

But if you just get some from 700 miles away, then the allergens will be different and it won't help. Raw honey from local places will help as well.

Remember, local buzzy-bees, none of them there foreign types.

[tealBumblebee]

Originally Posted by redbandit

This seems a bit strange, but since I've suffered from allergies my whole life, I'm willing to try pretty much anything at this point.
I've heard that bee pollen can help with allergies, there are supplements available . Has anyone here ever tried it?
I guess the main concern would be whether or not you are allergic to the bee pollen itself, and I don't think my allergist can test me for that .
Just wondering if anyone here knew anything about it, thanks!

I have bad allergies as well, and it's soooo hard for me to find honey made from local farmers but i've heard its so worth it when you can. The key to the bee's is that they have to be local because the local allergens will be the one you are exposed to. By introducing those bit by bit into your system, you begin to create antibodies and build a resistance to the antigens that your body would otherwise create an allergic response to.

How would you know they are local? Bees are transported in semis all over the country for pollinating crops.

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[redbandit]

Yeah, idk how to find it local either . I've tried to find honey that was made locally, guess I'm not looking in the right places

[kirby777]

I have friends whom use LOCAL honey in the spring to help their allergies..I even know of a surgeon who uses it.

Are there any Farmer"s Markets near you? If so ask when their local honey will be available. AS the above posters mentioned, the honey has to be from flowers local to you.

Good luck!

[redbandit]

Good idea! Yeah we have a farmer's market, will have to check it out

[tealBumblebee]

Originally Posted by Michanne

How would you know they are local? Bees are transported in semis all over the country for pollinating crops.

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The back of the honey should say 'grown in' or 'local grown' and there's always farmers markets and organic food stores that you could try. I think like Kirby said that the farmers market is the best bet. I know that at our local university their Entomology students harvest bee's and sell local grown honey during the Christmas time.

Originally Posted by tealBumblebee

The back of the honey should say 'grown in' or 'local grown' and there's always farmers markets and organic food stores that you could try. I think like Kirby said that the farmers market is the best bet. I know that at our local university their Entomology students harvest bee's and sell local grown honey during the Christmas time.

Thanks! Our local health food stores sell a local brand too. It is way better then the others

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[punkybrewster6k]

Local honey can be found at any local town store, farmers market, health food store, etc.
One VERY important point...
I HAS to be unpasturized. The nice golden honey you find in the grocery store has been heated and all the benefits are gone.. It should say RAW HONEY. This has the pollen and nutrients that are beneficial.
Yes. Your local raw honey does help with seasonal allergies. My children have used it for years daily during allergy season. A teaspoon a day, sometimes 2-3. I have personally never heard of anyone having a reaction to it.

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[punkybrewster6k]

...and it never goes bad!

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Originally Posted by punkybrewster6k

Local honey can be found at any local town store, farmers market, health food store, etc.
One VERY important point...
I HAS to be unpasturized. The nice golden honey you find in the grocery store has been heated and all the benefits are gone.. It should say RAW HONEY. This has the pollen and nutrients that are beneficial.
Yes. Your local raw honey does help with seasonal allergies. My children have used it for years daily during allergy season. A teaspoon a day, sometimes 2-3. I have personally never heard of anyone having a reaction to it.

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Exactly^^^. btw, bees are an amazing and very necessary part of nature. Human beings are dependent upon bees for our existence. We should all be immensely grateful to bees.

Originally Posted by punkybrewster6k

Local honey can be found at any local town store, farmers market, health food store, etc.
One VERY important point...
I HAS to be unpasturized. The nice golden honey you find in the grocery store has been heated and all the benefits are gone.. It should say RAW HONEY. This has the pollen and nutrients that are beneficial.
Yes. Your local raw honey does help with seasonal allergies. My children have used it for years daily during allergy season. A teaspoon a day, sometimes 2-3. I have personally never heard of anyone having a reaction to it.

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Huh.. I rarely have allergy issues and I love honey.. The stuff I buy is raw but only because I like it. I wonder if that helps. Certainly one of the more enjoyable things you can do

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[growlycat]

Someone told me to try Stinging nettle for my horrible allergies. When I didn't notice anything, this person said "oh no, you have to take 6 capsules a day for 6 days."

Still have that bottle. I may try the larger dose but 6 seems excessive!

[punkybrewster6k]

Originally Posted by growlycat

Someone told me to try Stinging nettle for my horrible allergies. When I didn't notice anything, this person said "oh no, you have to take 6 capsules a day for 6 days."

Still have that bottle. I may try the larger dose but 6 seems excessive!

Those capsules dont have a lot in them. You may find it easier buying nettle tea at a health food store. More potent and tastier too!

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