If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you’re certainly not alone. Up to 30 percent of people worldwide experience a seasonal allergic reaction to pollen. Seasonal allergies usually begin in February and last until August or September and are a definite nuisance, especially to those who love the great outdoors. Also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies can cause itchy or watery eyes, a persistent runny nose, post-nasal drip, a sore throat, fatigue, and a nagging cough.
While allergy medication is available, many people don’t like taking pills every day just to keep their symptoms at bay. That’s why more and more people are turning to a natural alternative that doubles as a tasty snack and sweetener: raw, local honey.
What is raw, local honey?
Raw honey is honey that hasn’t been heated or pasteurized. Brimming with natural vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and antioxidants, raw honey has anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. The term “local” simply refers to honey that is sourced and sold from a specific geographical location.
What causes seasonal allergies?
Seasonal allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to harmless substances, treating them as potential threats. When the body encounters an allergen such as pollen, chemical processes occur that lead to the release of additional chemicals, including histamine. These chemicals cause the unpleasant inflammatory symptoms associated with allergies.
The healing powers of raw, local honey
Rather than turning to antihistamines to reduce your seasonal allergy symptoms, consume raw, local honey, which is believed to cure seasonal allergies through a process called immunotherapy.
Allergy shots are a well-known method of immunotherapy that involve administering small amounts of an allergen. The shots work to desensitize the immune system to the allergen by exposing the body to small amounts of it over time. Eventually, the immune system stops overreacting and the allergy disappears.
Consuming raw, local honey works in the same way—it’s essentially like receiving a natural allergy shot. When honey is removed from the hive, it needs to be strained to remove pieces of wax and other materials. If a coarse strainer is used without heating, the honey will retain bits of pollen from the immediate environment. When you consume raw, local honey, you’re also consuming small amounts of pollen. With regular, continued use, your body may stop recognizing local pollen as a threat. Studies support this idea, showing that consuming raw, local honey may serve as a beneficial, complementary therapy for seasonal allergies.
Conquer your pollen allergies naturally
With so many powerful, healing benefits, raw, local honey is something that can benefit everyone, especially seasonal allergy sufferers. At Infinity Seamoss, we offer a unique, powerhouse blend that includes wildcrafted sea moss gel and southeast local honey. The combination of sea moss from St. Lucia and raw, local honey from the southeast U.S. provides a host of incredible health benefits. From boosting your immune system to building tolerance toward pollen, this potent, natural blend is something you should have on hand during allergy season and beyond.
References:
https://www.aaaai.org/About/News/For-Media/Allergy-Statistics
