It’s that time of the year again, when numerous factors seem to conspire to get us sick. And though most Americans still walk into a drugstore for relief, more and more folks are waking up to the fact that symptom suppression, like that found in decongestants, does nothing for the root cause of the problem. […]
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Propolis Throughout History
A recently uncovered archeological discovery has found that humans have been beekeeping for at least 8,500 years. This long history of use has resulted in a pretty in-depth understanding of the various gifts from the hive, including Propolis. The ancient Egyptians, Persians, Greeks and Romans all used Propolis, and it had been used in primary […]
Propolis’ Benefits 101
Long the bane of beekeepers, Propolis, which is most widely known for its anti-microbial properties, is now becoming widely recognized for a broader array of health and healing benefits. While employed in many different healing traditions for hundreds of years, it was used by these different cultures primarily for antimicrobial and immune related actions. Today […]
Bees, Today’s “Canary” in a Coal Mine
Years ago miners would carry a canary into the mines to act as a primitive air quality test. Canaries, it seems, are much more sensitive to the air quality so that when miners saw a bird in trouble, they knew to get out quickly. So what does this have to do with Bees you ask? […]
What is Propolis; a Tale of Two “Cities”
To get the fullest view of what Propolis is, we need to take a look at two different perspectives: the Bee’s and human’s. Propolis is a waxy resin that Bees collect from the resinous sap from a number of different plants using their mandibles. This resin is mixed with Bee saliva and then added to […]