Can anyone talk to their experience of honey reducing (or not) cough and allergies due to pollen?
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My son has very bad seasonal allergies. I don't know if it helps him but we've always tried local honey to build up an immunity.
Remember my voice down at #nostrica? Honey helped me be able to give my talk. I would not have been able to without it.
As long as your eating local pollen it can help. Nettels are also extreamly effective for me.
(Someone correct me if im wrong) but the honey thing is more of a long term thing. Id just not stop eating local honey and in theory it helps long term. Nettels have more of an immediate effect.
How do you prepare the nettle?
Saute them like any veggie. But you can also buy capsuals full of dried nettels. I do both. The caps provide faster relief. ill eat 2 caps in the morning and keep some with me incase I need some in the afternoon / evening, and eating nettels in a meal helps long term by building up antihistamines.
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Oh shit I missed this. Love it.
if you can find bee pollen, specifically from a local source go for it. that can help
more info on it:
Immune System Modulation: Bee pollen contains trace amounts of pollen from local plants, which are common allergens. Consuming it in small, controlled doses might act like a natural immunotherapy, gradually exposing the immune system to these allergens and reducing its overreaction over time. The theory is similar to allergy shots but less standardized. Some anecdotal reports suggest it can reduce symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, or nasal congestion for people with pollen-related allergies.
Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Bee pollen is rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and other compounds that have anti-inflammatory effects. These may help calm the body’s inflammatory response during allergy season, potentially easing symptoms like swelling or irritation in the nasal passages and throat.
Nutritional Support: Bee pollen is packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and enzymes. This nutrient density could support overall immune health, which might indirectly help the body cope better with allergic reactions. A stronger immune system may be less likely to misfire against harmless allergens.
Local Adaptation: Since the pollen comes from plants in your area, it’s tailored to the specific allergens you’re exposed to. This is why local bee pollen is emphasized over generic or non-local versions, which may not contain the relevant pollens.
I can’t share any experience really bc I don’t have allergies.
But I DO eat a ton of honey so…
YES! It100% definitely works. Thank you for funding my rigorous scientific study 😆
We need polls on #nostr
Anyone have experience w/ allergies & honey? 🍯
It definitely works! A tablespoon a day goes a long way. Just make sure it's raw and local
I too am interested in this.
I used to take a 10mg ceterizine (antihistamine) pill for this, but a few weeks ago when the season started for me i popped a few for about a week and started to look like the Michelin mascot.
I would not really like to take a tablespoon of honey since i want to keep things keto but if it really helps i am willing to try.
I heard it should be unprocessed and "local" honey so you are mostly exposed to the same pollen as you inhale at home. I don't know how local it should exactly be as there seems to be nobody selling within a couple of km. On the other hand i have allergies no matter where i go.
Probably radius is bigger than 2 km. Look at similar climate, and ecology. Likely 50-100km radius, at least.
In that case i may know some places. I'll keep an eye on this thread to see if more positive reactions come in.
Your local farmer, beekeeper, farmers market should have options. Local fb groups are great resources for local foods.
Local and raw means unprocessed, unpasteurized. Local is 150 mile radius (some say 50, but on the coast it is 150 because so many plants are the same pollen producers in a wider area than if you are farther north/south. Raw is unpasteurized (unheated past 120℉)… some consider raw to include chunks of wax, bee legs, bee wings and other bits that look untidy. That is certainly raw, but certainly unpalatable to many. So a gauze filter cloth is used to prevent that detritus from entering the bottle/jar.
Also elder flower tea, if you have some growing locally, is said to help.
