As a child I was plagued with respiratory concerns such as asthma, bronchitis, and hay fever. After receiving allergy shots and taking a number of medications to manage my symptoms I felt doomed to a life bound to medication or the alternative of sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose.
Thankfully my maternal grandfather stepped in and encouraged my mother to take me off medications and suggested that she 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 even though it’s been decades since I’ve eaten bee pollen. Removing dairy from my diet also helped tremendously. Speak to your doctor about the use of bee pollen and if it might be an option to help you manage seasonal allergies.
Be Well! ~Tiffany
*Blog first published April 25, 2019
