Tom Allen wrote:
>
> to be sure there is no one cure for allergiesand perhaps really none.
>
> However for over 60 years I suffered from asthma in all parts of the country.
> There were a number of things that seemed to contribute:- fatigue, stress,
> tree pollen (especially white pine) molds and yeasts, ragweed. When fatigued
> the yeast in beers and breads were sure poison. About three summers ago
> including this year I suddenly noticed that I had no allergies although
> considerable stress. I began to try to figure out what was so different. Then
> I realized thzt I was consuming a lot of local honey from my own hives and
> others on my property. Also I was getting stung pretty often with myu
> amateurish handling of my hives.
> Maybe there is more than fiction in the stories about honey introducing
> minute quantities of allergens into our blood stream and tending to build up
> immunity to local
> allergens.I have only travelled one year in this period but that was during
> the ski season so it hardly counts.But even then I could have beer and home
> made breads with no ill effect.
>
> So simply something had turned my life around. Any body want to exchange
> notes on this subject.
 
My experience is similar to yours.  My problem was severe sinus problems
with headsplitting headaches.  I started beekeeping about 20 years ago
and have had only minor problems since.  I contributed the change to
numerous stings and honey consumption.  I have regular honey customers
that want local honey and claim the same results.
 
Vic Kroenke