As a child I was plagued with respiratory concerns ranging from asthma to bronchitis to hay fever. Living with parents who were heavy smokers added to my breathing difficulties. A physicians my parents took me to conducted the dreaded ‘scratch test’ which determined which types of plants that I was allergic to. This test was incredibly uncomfortable and left my back full of raised welts. After receiving allergy shots and taking a number of medications to manage my allergies I felt doomed to a life bound to medication or the alternative of sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose. Unfortunately, during the 70’s the medical community failed to inform my parents that tobacco smoke was dangerous to our health.
Thankfully my maternal grandfather stepped in and encouraged my mother to take me off medication told her to add local bee pollen to my diet. My grandpa was a beekeeper. He knew that by ingesting local pollen I would build up a natural immunity. Within a few months I was, and continue to be, allergy free. Removing dairy from my diet also helped tremendously. Speak to your doctor about this remedy and if bee pollen could help you manage seasonal allergies.
Be Well! ~Tiffany
*Blog first published April 25, 2019
