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Article by Ros Blair, May 07
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Honey - A Hay-fever Cure?
Like a lot of people at this time of year, I suffer
from hay fever. It's nothing serious, just a minor irritation,
however, as the extensive range of tablets on the market
seem to do nothing but make me drowsy, I was interested
in discovering an alternative remedy to ease my sneezing.
After some research, I learned that honey, a natural
antiseptic that has been used for medicinally for centuries,
can also be used to soothe the symptoms of hay fever.
This was good news indeed. I immediately set about finding
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Beekeeper and his apiary |
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The Health Benefits of Eating Locally Produced
Honey The first revelation was that not
just any honey will do, there are specifics to
this treatment. Margaret Johnston, Chairwoman
of the Ulster Beekeepers' Association, was kind
enough to meet with me at the height of the pollen
season last summer, to explain further. Listen
to the article by clicking the link below.
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Margaret told me that it is only by consuming
small quanities of locally produced honey, (that
is honey made by bees working within a three mile
radius of where you live), regularly as part of
your diet, that you can hope to soothe the symptoms
of hay fever. Not only did she recommended this
natural, and locally produced remedy for hay fever,
she also revealed a number of other surprising
uses for honey, and convinced me that it is an
essential item for anyone's larder.
Disclaimer
There's no doubt that eating a naturally made
product as part of a healthy diet is good for
you, however, it is important to note that there
is not yet any hard scientific evidence to support
the claims in this article, although we are told
that official studies of honey's healing properties
are underway... |
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Bees are an essential part of our food chain,
even though its easy to take the crucial part
they play in providing us with food for granted.
We need to look after our bees, and protect them
from becoming endangered. If you are interested
in taking up beekeeping as a hobby, follow the
links below:
Agriculture
and Rural Development
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Thankyou
We'd like to thank Margaret Johnston, and also
Walter McNeill, Susie Turner and Caroline Thomson
of Randalstown Beekeepers Association for their
contributions to this article.
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Your Responses
Jon Shepherd - June '08
Hi thanks for the information on honey cures & uses. But this honey as medicine has been around 1400 years ago. My friend told me that honey is a natural cure for many of your illnesses. He knew this by being told this in the Holy Quran. They're so much things that the Muslims have told & shown us. And in 2008 we are still so behind them instead in front. Hope you understand.
Jayne in Laurelvale
Reply to the Sally McEldowney request for local
honey - Try Broom Cottage honey of Greyabbey, realise
it is more than 3 miles from Helens Bay, but good products.
They were exhibiting at the WI celebrations at Castle
Coole on 4 and 5 May and also at the Shanes Castle Steam
Engine events on 6 and 7 May. Great products.
Sally McEldowney - Apr '07
Thanks for this article. I have read about the benefits
of locally produced honey in the prevention of hayfever
and have been searching for some to help my son get
through his A levels without resorting to drugs. Are
there any current suppliers within 3 miles of Helen's
Bay?
The gentleman who used to keep bees has moved away.
I would appreciate information
Thanks
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