Peter wrote: >But there is good research indicating that tree pollen produced on >one side of the USA can be found in levels high enough to cause >allergies half a continent or more away. >.....Perhaps the effect is simply due to "local" honey being a >source of a range of pollen species that collectively helps >desensitize one against a range of allergies? And perhaps one >doesn't have to necessarily have the target species in the mix. >Any other thoughts? Here's a thought! Bloom times vary throughout the country. Therefore, isn't it likely that there are measurable amounts of a wide variety of pollen types present in the air we breath during a good part of the year (except Winter)?. Shouldn't this exposure serve to desensitize one against a range of allergies? I am also curious how ingesting small amounts of an allergen can help desensitize one to allergic reactions. Isn't the allergic reaction your body's response to a physical (as opposed to chemical) irritation to the membranes in nasal passages. DICK, New York ****************************************************** * Full guidelines for BEE-L posting are at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm * ******************************************************