HealthPracticals FAQs and Benefits From Bee Honey

December 29, 2008

Q: What is Bee Pollen?

A: Pollen is the golden brown or brownish powder from the male part (stamen) of flowers needed for the fertilization of a plant. It is dispersed by wind or with he help of bees. Wind- dispersed pollen has little or no nutrients and may tend to cause allergies but bee pollen is different. It is the flower pollen collected by worker bees for food, which contains many essential nutrients! This highly nutritious food (along with honey to form bee bread) is required by worker bees to obtain the energy to work continuously during their lifespan, which explains why they only select the most nutritious varieties of pollen for their food.

Q: What’s so special about Royal Jelly?

A: At birth, the Queen Bee is no different from the average bee. The Queen Bee is fed only on Royal Jelly all her life. It will become one and a half times larger and live 60 times longer than a regular bee. Highly fertile, it lays twice its own body weight in eggs, close to 2,000 eggs/day. Just imagine the effects on humans!

Royal Jelly helps keep skin youthful because it increases the production of collagen in the skin. It helps prevent osteoporosis because it increases the absorption of calcium in the bones. Royal jelly and honey are very useful elements for skin care. The ancient Egyptians were the first to discover that. They both maintain the stability of cell metabolism, skin structure, moisture and nourish skin cells to preserve cell function.

Q: What are the benefits of honey?

A: Honey is beneficial in maintaining good health and improves stamina for men and women. It is an energy source which is readily assimilated and lasts for hours. Honey helps in overcoming a wide range of respiratory tract diseases. Honey is great for your digestive system because of the enzymes and vitamins found in it. Honey is a safe alternative to sugar because it has been found to give lower blood sugar readings compared to sugar. A natural sweetener, safe for diabetics.

Q: What is Propolis?

A: Propolis is a resinous substance collected from the buds of trees and flowers. The substance is mixed with bee’s saliva and is used to protect and create a bacteria- free environment in the hive. Propolis has an antibiotic effect which stops the bacteria from growing on the infected area. Propolis is able to kill flu viruses, effectively shortening the duration of colds and flu symptoms! Other studies show that it has anti-bacteria, anti-fungal, anti- inflammatory and even anti-cancer properties.