http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:33:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-356 Ian Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:21:24 +0000 http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-356 Aren't allergies caused by wind-born pollen (plants that reproduce by releasing their pollen to be picked up by winds) while bees collect pollen from plants that also use the bee to pollinate making that pollen non-airborn? Aren't allergies caused by wind-born pollen (plants that reproduce by releasing their pollen to be picked up by winds) while bees collect pollen from plants that also use the bee to pollinate making that pollen non-airborn?

]]> http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-318 Organic Baby Food Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:02:40 +0000 http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-318 I really will have to try this, as I currently HAVE to use Claritin to really survive the day. Our local farmers market always has a lot of local honey, so i will have to buy some next time I go, and stock up for next allergy season! It may even save me some good money because Claritin is expensive. I really will have to try this, as I currently HAVE to use Claritin to really survive the day. Our local farmers market always has a lot of local honey, so i will have to buy some next time I go, and stock up for next allergy season! It may even save me some good money because Claritin is expensive.

]]> http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-307 Focus Organic Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:29:47 +0000 http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-307 Max, you're right. I edited the word "immunity" to say "tolerance" instead. It does make more sense that way :) Max, you're right. I edited the word "immunity" to say "tolerance" instead. It does make more sense that way

]]> http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-306 Max Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:57:42 +0000 http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-306 Yeah, sorry, I only really had a problem with your wording. Immunity is a bad thing in allergies, tolerance is a good thing. Autoimmune diseases like arthritis are cause by immunity to yourself, thus the name auto(self)immune, while most people display tolerance to themselves and don't have arthritis). Conversely, immunity would be a good thing in a disease like flu, while tolerance would be a bad thing. Yeah, sorry, I only really had a problem with your wording. Immunity is a bad thing in allergies, tolerance is a good thing. Autoimmune diseases like arthritis are cause by immunity to yourself, thus the name auto(self)immune, while most people display tolerance to themselves and don't have arthritis). Conversely, immunity would be a good thing in a disease like flu, while tolerance would be a bad thing.

]]> http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-299 Focus Organic Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:46:25 +0000 http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-299 Max, as Loren mentioned allergy shots, the use of local honey is supposed to be a substitute for shots. Building up the allergen in your body slowly can allow for a tolerance to it, the same way the allergy shots work. Not to say that it will work for everyone, but it has been known to work for many. Max, as Loren mentioned allergy shots, the use of local honey is supposed to be a substitute for shots. Building up the allergen in your body slowly can allow for a tolerance to it, the same way the allergy shots work. Not to say that it will work for everyone, but it has been known to work for many.

]]> http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-293 Loren Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:10:33 +0000 http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-293 Max, Why do people get allergy shots then? Max, Why do people get allergy shots then?

]]> http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-292 Max Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:07:13 +0000 http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-292 Sorry, but isn't building up your immunity to the allergen what causes allergies in the first place? An allergic reaction is just a hyperactive immune response, so immunizing yourself with even MORE allergen would not be a good thing. This is why people who didn't previously have allergies develop them in the first place, and why they get worse over time in people who do have them. It's possible that continuous low exposure to an allergen would desensitize you over time as you develop immune tolerance, but that's the exact opposite of gaining immunity. Sorry, but isn't building up your immunity to the allergen what causes allergies in the first place? An allergic reaction is just a hyperactive immune response, so immunizing yourself with even MORE allergen would not be a good thing. This is why people who didn't previously have allergies develop them in the first place, and why they get worse over time in people who do have them. It's possible that continuous low exposure to an allergen would desensitize you over time as you develop immune tolerance, but that's the exact opposite of gaining immunity.

]]> http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-64 RecycleCindy Sun, 04 May 2008 16:27:21 +0000 http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-64 Love this article and the good news you shared. My neighbor who makes natural honey and sells it has been telling me of its wonders for years. One important thing to note is that some store bought honey isn't 100% pure and can even have some very bad additives. Especially watch honey that is not completely made or processed in the USA. Love this article and the good news you shared. My neighbor who makes natural honey and sells it has been telling me of its wonders for years. One important thing to note is that some store bought honey isn't 100% pure and can even have some very bad additives. Especially watch honey that is not completely made or processed in the USA.

]]> http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-60 windyridge Fri, 02 May 2008 23:12:10 +0000 http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-60 I am about to buy honey from a local health food store that stocks local honey for the very reasons that you state in your article. I am about to buy honey from a local health food store that stocks local honey for the very reasons that you state in your article.

]]> http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-55 Amanda Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:55:00 +0000 http://focusorganic.com/local-honey-allergy-remedy/#comment-55 Hey awesome i'm so glad you finally got it up! Hey awesome i'm so glad you finally got it up!

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