We shall examine the facts about allergies caused by
bee pollen. It is a fascinating area especially when we look at allergic
reactions and how sometimes, local is
possible when taking certain precautions. Later, we shall look at the alternatives
to local bee pollen.
Allergic reactions
People who would like to take bee pollen products are sometimes wary or even alarmed over allergic reactions.Bee pollen allergies are true medical conditions and should be treated as such. Fortunately, those who will have severe allergic reactions to bee pollen are very few. Experts estimate that only about 2% of those who have allergies will have a severe allergic reaction, such as anaphylactic shock.
Symptoms that a person is having anaphylactic shock are convulsions, breathing problems, and unconsciousness. Untreated, it can even lead to death.
People who are allergic to bee stings are advised to
stay away from bee pollen formulas. The most popular bee products on the market
are mainly bee pollen.
Other products are royal jelly, which may contain bee
saliva that is fed to queen bees, and propolis, a resin-like substance that
bees collect from seeds, flowers, and trees and is used as a sealant for cracks
in their hives.
Those who are allergic to bee stings should always
carry emergency medication, such as adrenaline or EpiPen injectors in case of
anaphylactic shocks.
Most of the time the allergic reaction one obtains is
mild. It can range from itchy throat, wheezing, coughing, rash, and skin
flushing. If any of these signs or symptoms occurs, stop taking all bee pollen
products and see your doctor.
Local bee pollen for allergies
Watch the video to see how local bee pollen may sometimes not be such a good idea after all. It all depends on how much heavy industry and intensive farming is going on in the area. That could mean that insecticides and even GM microbes are in the air and these are damaging to the bees themselves and also affect the purity of the bee pollen that they produce.Local bee pollen allergy relief
It is worthy to note, however, that bee pollen is sometimes used to treat seasonal allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. The concept is similar to that of immunization.A controlled miniscule amount is introduced to the body for the body to react to it and build up resistance. Once the body recognizes the bee pollen as something that it can deal with, once the familiar substance enters the body, no allergic reaction occurs, and the body is now desensitized to that substance.
There is also the factor about the quality of the bee
pollen product. Sometimes, negative reactions occur in people who are taking
bee pollen products not because they are allergic to bee pollen, but that the
product they are taking is contaminated.
Bees collect pollen from flowers that are exposed to
the surrounding air. If the area where the beehive or the flowers are located
is near any industrialized center, it is most likely that the air is polluted.
Pollutants in the air can contaminate the flowers and
the pollen. In some products, traces of heavy metals and toxins were found. It
was also discovered that the sources of these bee pollen formulas usually come
from the USA or China, which are industrial countries.
A quality source of bee pollen products is from New Zealand, particularly The South Island. Here, there are no
nearby industrial areas. Plant life and flora thrive in a pristine environment.
Now, you will not be able to import local bee pollen
from New Zealand. A much safer alternative to organic local bee pollen
is to opt for the capsules.
It is best to know about the quality and ingredientsof any supplement you may want to take.