Bee Propolis – What is it?
Bee Propolis is the sticky resin-like substance found in the beehive. The bees gather resin from trees and plants. They use this mixture to stick the hive together, and seal it. This substance also protects them from bacteria and disease.
As my dentist friend once said – “You don’t see any Kleenex flying out of a bee hive, do you?” No colds or viruses in that bee hive.
Propolis is well known to have a natural antibacterial effect. More specifically, Propolis has antibiotic, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties to promote helpful bacteria, and kill harmful bacteria.
Propolis is dark in color, and is a rich source of minerals, amino acids, fats, trace minerals and bioflavonoids.
“…It is high in B-complex and contains vitamins C,E and Provitamin A. It is rich in amino acids, fats, and is a source of trace minerals such as zinc, manganese, copper and iron.
A rich variety of flavonoids are present in propolis. Research has shown that flavonoids are responsible for the major antibacterial effects of propolis“.
http://www.bodyenergyclub.ca/shop/bee-happy-propolis-650mg-200caps/product_info.php/products_id/3115
I’ve been using Bee Propolis for years now. Our natural medicine cabinet is never without a supply of Propolis.
I started using Propolis when the kids were little. Our daughter had so many ear infections. That stopped entirely. When I had a cold, it would last for weeks. Never again. I have had a cold or two since but they lasted for a few short days.
Here’s some really GOOD NEWS
From the National Institutes of Health
A study using the MRSA (ATCC 33591) strain…
shows Propolis to be effective against MRSA.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17931063
Propolis has no known side effects (apart from some cases of allergic reactions to bee products)
Propolis can also be used in conjunction with antibiotics.
More Good News:
Bacteria and viruses do not develop a resistance to Propolis.
Propolis has been found to help:
“Fight many diseases
Regulate blood cells that clump together
May help reduce strokes
Control free radicals
Prevent damage caused by heavy metals (lead, mercury, caladium)
Enhance immune system
Promote healing
Reduce pain, inflammation, and fever
Act as an antibiotic without side effects
Speed cell growth
Stimulate cells that destroy invading organisms
Skin irritations
Cuts and burns
Psoriasis and eczema
Acne
Absorption of certain nutrients”
http://www.bodyenergyclub.ca/shop/bee-happy-propolis-650mg-200caps/product_info.php/products_id/3115
http://www.hiveproducts.com/Hive/Propolis_Home.html
http://www.infiniteunknown.net/tag/mrsa/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17931063
disclaimer: The content on this post is meant for informational purposes only, and is not intended for use as official health consultation.
Very interesting, i just realized propolis is in the mouthwash & toothpaste that i use, i was being healthy and didn’t know it!
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Nice post. I might have to share this with a few friends. Thanks. I’ve had this crap (psoriasis) since I was in kindergarten. 51 years old and contracted psoriatic arthritis back in 1996. I’ve done 4 long years of methotrexate injections to no avail. I’ve tried everything — nothing seems to really work for me. The only thing left is some kind of detoxification of my body I guess.
Thanks for checking in.
There is hope – I found detox to be the answer to getting to the root of most everything.
In the past year I’ve seen a terrible case of psoriasis on a senior friend of ours – his back was one sore.
About 5 months ago or so I suggested mangosteen juice. I think it was the juice that got it under control. He was also using cream but the creams weren’t working before. We tried natural (neem cream – and such) and those from the dr.
His back is clear now – no more weeping and sores.
Am using the juice as an anti-inflammatory and for detox myself. Still learning about how inflammation effects our bodies but seems to have a whole lot to do with just about everything that goes wrong. Planning to do a blog on that soon.
You can find more info and details on how mangosteen juice works at http://1mangosteen.com
I guess the creams must work for some people – sounds like a good product you’ve got there looking at the ingredients.
Don’t give up. If you do find something else that works, I’d love to hear from you.
When you are looking for an back acne treatment, you should always keep in mind that you should seek treatment from the best acne products. I think the pins are good treatments. If you get a very good, you can remove the buttons in a few hours of use as on-site treatment, and treatment papule or at least the kind of sound are used as spot treatments in small bottles that fit easily into your purse or otherwise. Acne can cause scars. Antibiotics for acne can give you the piece of mind knowing no more acne. Lasers and skin peels can remove acne scars.
I am reading your blog whenever I have some time left
I have just started checking into reflexology in a more serious way. Thank you for checking in and I will be back to visit your site to learn from you.
Thanks for your encouragement.
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Is bee propolis any good to help ease back pain or can anyone tell us what might help please?
Have you tried Nova homeopathic lower back pain drops? That has worked for me.
Where can i buy this product, I suffer from Hidradenetis Supurativa and I live on the West Coast (Vredendal)
Thank you for your inquiry and for visiting my blog.
You may want to contact the company “Myworldhut” regarding Propolis and how it may help your condition.
The link: http://www.myworldhut.com/products/Bee-Propolis-Resin-Powder%7B47%7DCake-100%25-Pure-Standardized-Bulk.html