Summer for me means the return of allergies. After 2 weeks of taking over the counter hay fever meds without any improvement in my condition,I started hitting up various sources for hay fever remedies. I was willing to hold my breath, tap on the side of nostrils, drink water upside down or resign to buying plastic flowers for the rest of summer...like I was looking for ANY solution. And what I'm about to tell you worked in 14 minutes, no bull!
Let me introduce you to the solution that has helped me reduce and eventually rid my allergies with no assist from hay fever meds. That solution is none other than a humble spoonful of honey!!!!!!
Honey is a potent source of pollen collected by bees from plants. I read that by consuming a small amount daily, you expose your immune system to these allergens in a controlled way, helping build a natural defense against seasonal allergies. So I tried it. And it worked almost immediately.
But here's the trick though. It has to be local sourced honey. If you're in New York trying to have fancy New Zealand Honey? Then it's not gonna work honey! It must be local so that the pollen that's aggravating you is part of the honey. It's kind of like a gentle form of immunotherapy. Introducing small amounts of local pollen into your system may help desensitize your body over time, reducing the severity of hay fever symptoms. HACK: 1 spoonful of local honey a day keeps the sneezing and allergies away!
Beyond its allergy-fighting properties, honey is packed with antioxidants. These compounds contribute to overall health and well-being, supporting your immune system in its battle against environmental irritants.
If you are experiencing serious allergies, then obviously you need to seek advice from a medical professional. But for low to moderate allergy symptoms, it's worth a shot trying a little honey in your tea or cereal every morning.
If you do try it, let us know how it goes.