The buzz (no pun intended) is the use of local honey to diminish allergic symptoms. In my clinical experience, the consumption of local honey does alleviate allergic symptoms. I always tell my patients to use local honey from their region where they live. This year allergies are out of control Instead of using conventional medication for allergies you can try quercitin and stinging nettles. Both are very effective
This is not new NEWS Years ago The NY Times referenced a 10 year old study comparing a group of people consuming local unfiltered honey, to other groups consuming commercial honey and corn syrup (the placebo). This 10 year old study showed no difference in the three.
Shame on the NY Times for publishing data from a 10 year old study.
A study published in January 2011 and recently had different results. Although there were only 44
. This study compared those using birch pollen honey to those consuming regular commercial honey. The study concluded that during the birch pollen season those consuming the birch pollen honey had:
1. 60% reduction in symptoms
2. Twice as many asymptomatic days (less time off from work)
3. 70% fewer days with symptoms
4. 50% reduction in antihistamine use
Take away information: Consume 1 teaspoon of local honey per day Honey also increases your own melatonin production so great for sleep
Until tomorrow…