{"id":1321,"date":"2013-02-12T09:38:43","date_gmt":"2013-02-12T14:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/lifeasaconsciousmom\/?p=1321"},"modified":"2013-02-12T09:43:46","modified_gmt":"2013-02-12T14:43:46","slug":"sick-and-tired-of-getting-sick-consider-bee-propolis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/lifeasaconsciousmom\/2013\/02\/12\/sick-and-tired-of-getting-sick-consider-bee-propolis\/","title":{"rendered":"TUESDAYS NATURALLY: Sick and Tired of Getting Sick? Consider Bee Propolis"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>When it comes to preventative health and wellness, Bee Propolis is one of the most effective and supportive natural remedies available to us today.<\/p>\n

Propolis is considered an herb because it changes little from its material state. Propolis is comprised of resins which bees collect from tree buds and bark. When tested, the propolis is almost identical to the original resins seeping from the trees, thus classifying it as an herb. Bees use it to fortify the hive; not only using it to seal up minute holes, but also using it to prevent disease, parasites and bacteria from entering the hive.<\/p>\n

Bee Propolis has been used since ancient times as both a topical and internal healing agent. There is record of it being used by the Egyptians, the Greeks and the Romans, by the Incas in the 11th<\/sup> century and by the French in the 18th<\/sup> and 19th<\/sup> centuries.<\/p>\n

Topically it can be used to heal burns, cuts, wounds and warts. It is an effective anti-fungal and anti-microbial agent and has been effective in eliminating MRSA (antibiotic resistant bacteria). Most of the information about the effectiveness of Bee Propolis is anecdotal amassed over thousands of years of use. Today though there are a handful of laboratory and clinical studies that have examined both the anti-microbial and anti-fungal potential of Propolis.<\/p>\n

In 2004 a study was published by an Israeli research group in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. The group studied \u2018the effectiveness of a syrup containing Echinacea, Propolis and Vitamin C in preventing respiratory tract infections in children.\u2019[i]<\/a> The study included 430 children ages one to five years old with one group receiving the herbal remedy and the other receiving a placebo.<\/p>\n

Of the children who took the herbal remedy, there were 55% less instances of respiratory tract infections and if these children did get sick, it was for a shorter period of time.<\/p>\n

Additional studies have been done in the Netherlands, Romania and Poland all showing that Propolis acts as a preventative for respiratory tract infections and greatly reduces the recovery time in contracted cases, when used in combination with antibiotics.<\/p>\n

Caution: Both adults and kids can take Bee Propolis, but if you have bee allergies then you may be severely allergic to Bee Propolis; additionally if you are uncertain, the same concerns are valid. If you don\u2019t know if you have a bee allergy, you can avoid Propolis altogether, or you can do a test by taking a small amount and observing your reaction. Logic would tell us, do it when others are around so you can get help if you need it. As always, if you are uncertain about any type of remedy, consult your doctor before using it.<\/p>\n

Topically you can mix Propolis with raw honey to place on open wounds.<\/p>\n

Internally, the recommend dosage is 500 mg daily for prevention. I advise taking it two weeks on and two weeks off or five days on and two days off particularly during high cold and flu season. By taking a break it lets your body\u2019s own immune system reset and strengthen, rather than being consistently fortified. If you feel yourself coming down with something, take 1000 mg for a few days and see if you can ward whatever it is off.<\/p>\n

I’ve been taking Bee Propolis since the early Fall and have noticed a marked difference in my immunity this year.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in learning more about Bee Propolis and the many benefits of all bee products, I recommend you read \u2018Basic Health Publications User\u2019s Guide to Propolis, Royal Jelly, Honey and Bee Pollen: Learn How to use \u201cBee Food\u201d to Enhance Your Health and Immunity\u2019\u00a0<\/em>by C. Leigh Broadhurst, Ph.D. \u00a0The author offers a comprehensive overview of all Bee Products. \u00a0A few others include: BEE WELL BEE WISE with Bee Pollen, Bee Propolis, Royal Jelly (Dr Jensen’s Health Handbook #5)<\/em> and Bee Propolis: Natural Healing from the Hive (Nature’s Remedies S.)\u00a0<\/em>by James Fearnley<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Excerpt from 10 Ways to Naturally Avoid Colds and Flu (…and What to Do When They Come Knocking)<\/em> by Christine Agro, due out February 2013<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

(C) Christine Agro 2013<\/p>\n

Christine Agro is a Mom, Clairvoyant,\u00a0Metaphysical\u00a0Expert and Traditional Naturopath\/Master Herbalist. \u00a0Christine has a new book coming out in February, ’10 Ways to Naturally Avoid Colds and Flu (…and What To Do When They Come Knocking) Second Edition. \u00a0Visit \u00a0Christine’s website and subscribe to her blog and you’ll be alerted when the book is available. Please find more information at www.christineagro.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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1. C. Leigh Broadhurst, Ph.D., Jack Challem Editor, Basic Health Publications User\u2019s Guide to Propolis, Royal Jelly, Honey and Bee Pollen: Learn How to use \u201cBee Food\u201d to Enhance Your Health and Immunity<\/em>. Basic Health Publications, Inc., 2005, Kindle Version, Loc 303.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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