Bees a Symbol of Purification

My Mother talked about the generous health benefits of honey and described its usage in her farming community.  Her farm family counted on bees to pollinate the crops. I would like to ask her, her thoughts on modern-day farms trucking in bees for pollination.  Mother also talked about the deep rich color and generous quantities harvested by her Grandfather.

I have no way of knowing what type of bees my Great Grandfather used.  However, I assume they were local to the area and at the time, I'm sure, the methods were organic.  My Mother described my Grandmother slathering honey on a farm-hands bloody wounds and packing the would with herb bandages in efforts to stop bleeding and prevent infection.  Growing up, we used honey as a cough syrup and  minor kitchen burns.  I remember Mother putting honey on a curling iron burn.  We kept our honey next to the Aspirin bottle.

Now, medical professionals have done the research and describe white blood cell response and antioxidant activity.  The attached article lists a specific type of honey tested.  Manuka honey originally from New Zealand has the world a buzz.  Its unsurpassed healing powers are documented.  Attached is an article from my local paper. 

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http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_20809838/dr-dustin-ballard-medicinal-uses-honey-are-pretty
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Bees, not just for Honey

My Accupuncturist, Sandra Wolfson, LAc, of Fairfax uses bees for therapy.

Sandra describes the bee hive:
"Propolis is strong antibiotic glue used by the bees to repair their hive and seal the nest from invasion. The beehive is one of the most sterile environments found in nature. Propolis is made from the resin of the poplar and fir trees mixed with enzymes, pollen and wax from the bees. It is highly antimicrobial and a natural form of penicillin. Great for inflammations, infections, swellings, skin issues, sore lips and gums and sore throats!"
 
Her treatments stimulate circulation and I think, activate natural blood responses.  After my session, I felt a lovely feeling of calm and relaxation.  My back never felt better.  It was God's natural gift. 

This is how Sandra describes Bee Venom Therapy.  "A progressive strategy both ancient and modern for reducing inflammation and pain in the body. Bee Venom contains "Peptide 401" which is believed to be 100 times more powerful than cortico-steroids."

Complimentary Apitherapy Sessions
http://www.tamarawolfson.com/bee-therapy.html www.thebeehealer.com
Saturday July 14                  5pm-7:30pm
Saturday August 25             5pm-7:30pm