Now, I know you’re probably thinking it’s a bit late in the year to start worring about hayfever! Most of us hayfever sufferers are literally breathing a sigh of relief that summer is coming to an end. However, there is a very good reason why I want to write about it now.
We need to start preparing, to hopefully avoid next year’s sneezing fits, or at least lessen them! Eating local honey is a great way to boost your immunity against the pollen that gives you the allergic reaction – resulting in sneezing, watery eyes and general bunged-up feeling.
Honey contains traces of pollen from the area in which it was made, so, honey from your local area should contain the pollen in your area which gives you hayfever. It works by introducing the pollen to your immune system, and encouraging your body to build up a natural immunity or tollerance to it.
This does not work over night! It takes time to have an effect. Hence why we need to start thinking about it now. Eating local honey over the next few months will gradually build up your immunity, ready for the next pollen onslaught in the spring.
A few important things to remember…
- The local honey should be un-refined – refined honey does not contain any pollen
- Preferably, it should still have it’s comb – but it’s not essential.
- You can also alternate with Manuka honey, which has been shown to be beneficial to the immune system.
- Don’t heat the honey as it destroys most of it’s health-giving properties
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