Is it true that locally produced honey, can help to combat hay fever symptoms?

Answer 1

This has a lot to do with how the auto-immune system works (and sometimes misfires).

One of the key functions of the immune system is to identify potentially threatening microbes and neutralize them before they cause disease. The system has to learn each microbe, and it uses the microbe's chemical signature to identify it.

However the immune system doesn't seem to be able to tell the difference between a microbe and the chemical signatures of other proteins. So sometimes it "learns" that a non-threatening protein such as cedar pollen is a threat.

One good thing is that the immune system can "unlearn" allergens. Regular exposure to very small amounts of an allergen can "teach" the immune system that a particular allergen is not a threat.

This is where local honey and allergy shots come in. Allergy shots are usually tailored to the the individual's allergens. Local honey contains pollens from the local flora and pollen from local flora are quite likely to be a problem for people suffering from airborne allergies.

Note that local honey won't help with dust mites; nor will it help with pet allergies (unless you want to shake your cat over your honey toast in the morning!).

Answer 2

I'd like to see a scientific study first proving that it is so before I'd bet money on it - but it sounds like something easy and not too expensive to try. If hay fever symptoms are severe, it is best to see a specialist for a tried and true treatment.

Answer 3

Yes, the pollen that creates honey can help reduce symptoms but you can research local honey farmers in your area. Try to avoid store bought honey as it can contain corn syrup that is not healthy for you. It also has healing properties...

Answer 4

That is true. The locally produced honey has some pollen in it (if its raw) and can help boost immunity to these pollens. Almost like a vaccine, but yummier.

Answer 5

yes as I have and many others, it does the bees get the local pollen and it goes into the honey and helps wit colds and alergies,hay fever but there are over the counter ways to salve your problem

Answer 6

Yes. It's the same concept as the allergy injections given by Dr's. Small doses of the irritant make the body produce anti-bodies. Like vaccines. Small doses of the viruses.

Answer 7

Small distinctiveness shops, well being food shops, fruit and vegetable (domestically grown) stands. study the label-it says the place it comes from. pass to the city corridor and discover out if there are any bee keepers around. seem them up on line. There might desire to be a team that does this.

Answer 8

You are good it sure helps my young son, we no longer use sugar.

Answer 9

Pass but I'm gonna try it!

Answer 10

I've seen it work wonders. I think it works great.