Apitherapy - Bee Therapy

Apitherapy is an alternative therapy also known as bee therapy. As the name suggests, in this technique the bee products are used for treating different diseases. Commonly used bee products include honey, pollen, bee venom and royal jelly. In this category, you can read articles related to Apitherapy including its uses, benefits and limitations.

This technique has been used for thousands of years but has yet not got enough recognition. In fact, it is believed that Hippocrates (Father of Medicine) used the honey bee products for treating arthritis and other related disorders. Different bee products have different medical uses. For instance, bee venom is rich in adolapin having anti-inflammatory properties. As a result, it shows good results in patients suffering from diseases

like rheumatism and arthritis. Bee stings are to be used at specific location. It is more like combination of acupuncture and bee venom. Bee pollen is used to maintain proper nutrition. This is because it is rich in nutrients like vitamins and minerals. Raw honey is used in almost every household. It not only increases the overall efficiency of a person but also possesses anti-bacterial properties. Finally, there is raw jelly that is used for treating problems like Asthma and infertility. A lot of research is being carried out to establish proper mechanism behind the medical benefits of different honey bee products.

Talking about the limitations, this technique is capable of causing Anaphylaxis in some individuals as well. This refers to an allergic reaction caused due to honey bee products. However, the chances of allergy are rare and it occurs in about 5-6 % of the patients. However, if you are allergic to bee stings, you should try other systems of medicine like Homeopathy or Acupuncture. This technique should not be used in people suffering from High blood pressure, diabetes of T.B.

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Alternative Apitherapy - The Buzz About Bee Venom!

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There are hundreds of highly effective alternative therapies available around the world in different cultures for people to try. One of the least known but highly effective therapies is apitherapy.

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