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Lloyd Jenkins PHD,ND

Honey Bees Help Fight Cancer

Scientists are looking closer at bee products and they thinkthis elixir can help fight cancer and extend life!

The people, who live in the Caucasus Mountain region, havea regular diet of bee products and they claim to live to be 125years of age.

Dr. Budwig encouraged the use of raw natural honey and beefood products. Bees are essential in our eco-system and areresponsible for pollinating more than 80 percent of all ourfruits and vegetables. In fact we could say that they are sovital to the food supply, we probably wouldn’t be here withoutthem.

Add a teaspoon of natural raw, unpasteurized honey toyour mixture of Flaxseed oil and Quark or cottage cheese.Regular pasteurized honey sold in large supermarkets shouldbe avoided as it basically like eating sugar.

Honey as you know is a byproduct of bees concentratingplant nectars. Raw honey has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, andanti-fungal properties. Honey also promotes body and digestive health, is a powerful antioxidant, strengthens theimmune system, eliminates allergies, and is an excellent remedy for skin wounds and all types of infections.

But there are more reasons to add honey to your daily food choices, because raw honey can also stabilize bloodpressure, balance sugar levels, relieve pain, calm nerves, and it has even been used to treat ulcers. And did youknow that raw honey is also an expectorant and anti-inflammatory and has been known to effectively treatrespiratory conditions such as bronchitis and asthma?

Some people are allergic to all bee products and therefore should exercise caution. Just the same, interestinglyraw honey purchased from a local source is an excellent way of treating seasonal allergies. Local honey ispreferred for treating allergies because the likelihood is great that it will contain small amounts of the specificpollens an individual may be allergic to.

Bee Propolis has been nicknamed “Russian penicillin”. Bee Propolis contains specific tree resins collected byhoneybees. And, in many ways, propolis is better than bee pollen because it contains many of the samepolyphenols as bee pollen, but in higher quantities. And the potential health benefits of propolis are veryimpressive.

Bees use propolis to protect their hives from harmful invaders. And, now there is growing evidence this beeproduct can fight foreign invaders in your body just as it does in the hive, killing microbes. It also has terrificmedicinal and anti-cancer properties, which is why the BUDWIG CENTER encourages its consumption as well.

Researchers from the University of Chicago Medical Center, decided to look at one of its bioactive components,caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), and its impact on human prostate cancer cells. They were surprised to find incells grown in a lab, even small doses of CAPE slowed the growth of tumor cells. One study showed that withinjust two days after a CAPE treatment, 46% of lung cancer cells were destroyed and cancer growth was down by60%. By the third day, 67% of cancer cells were dead. The researcher found that the propolis compound works byimpacting signaling networks that control cancerous cell growth, rather than by killing the cells directly. However,

there are at least four studies on propolis’ apoptotic properties, indicating that technically it is capable of directlykilling cancer cells, including prostate cancer, melanoma and more, as well. 1

In another study done in 2009, propolis was found to suppress the growth of neurofibromatosis-associatedtumors (tumors on nerve tissue) by blocking PAK1 signaling. Researchers noted:2 But the benefits do not stopthere, similar results have also been shown for cancers of the breast, GI tract, skin, lymph, pancreas, and evenglioma cells (inoperable brain cancer). This natural bee compound acted with stunning speed.

Scientists also confer that that propolis can actually protect your DNA’s proper expression, helping preventmutations and potentially uncontrolled replication of cancer cells. In layman terms, the propolis supports theproper function of your DNA and reactivates your cells’ ability to fend off tumor growth.

Many who battle with cancer undergo radiation treatments. They would be wise to consume bee propolisbeforehand. To see if propolis could protect against a single dose of radiation, mice were treated with propolis forthree consecutive days, either before or after being exposed to gamma radiation. Those mice getting propolisbefore exposure fared far better and were less sensitive to radiation than those given propolis after radiationexposure. This suggests it might be wise to take propolis before any upcoming radiation-emitting diagnostic tests,including dental x-rays. And, also taking propolis prior to flying in an airplane would be a protection, because yourradiation exposure is high at those altitudes. Many scientists are also alarmed about the radiation risks of cellphones, so daily consumption of bee propolis is again a wise decision.

Many who face cancer, out of fear and pressure often opt forconventional chemotherapy therapies. Once again, propoliswould be effective to take before and during the therapies asit can improve the bio-availability of chemotherapy drugs fromten to 100 times. Yes, the combination of chemotherapy drugsplus propolis resulted in much greater rates of cancerregression, especially in advanced stage cancers, comparedto chemo drugs by themselves. And, even more surprisingwas that consuming propolis resulted in higher levels of whiteand red blood cells and fewer side effects. Yes and if that isnot enough, propolis is also a natural antibacterial, antifungal,and immune function builder. On top of that, it aids in boneformation and tissue regeneration. 3

Propolis means “Defender of the City”. Literally, “pro” means“before” and “polis” means “city.” Hence the meaning “Beforethe City” or “Defender of the City”. And that describes exactlywhat propolis does for the beehive. And potentially for you…

Propolis is generally nontoxic and well tolerated. But some people will have an allergic reaction. If you’re allergicto other bee products, do NOT use propolis. Consult your Health Care Professional if you’re allergic to conifer orpoplar trees (resin sources). Also avoid propolis if you’re pregnant or breast-feeding.

Bee pollen comes from flower pollen collected by honeybees from various plants. In fact, pollen is bees’ majorfood source, rich in phytochemicals, antioxidants, and nutrients, which is a result of symbiosis between plants andbees. I like to consume a big tablespoon of bee pollen with my breakfast every day, as it is considered one ofnature’s most completely nourishing foods as it contains nearly all nutrients required by humans.

Did you know that Bee-gathered pollens are rich in proteins (approximately 40% protein), free amino acids,vitamins, including B-complex, and folic acid. Yes, bee pollen is richer in proteins than any animal source. Itcontains more amino acids than beef, eggs, or cheese of equal weight.

Bee Pollen also supports the cardiovascular system as it contains large amounts of Rutin; an antioxidantbioflavonoid that helps strengthen capillaries, blood vessels, assists with circulatory problems and correctscholesterol levels. Heart attacks and strokes are caused by blood clots and once again bee pollen helps as it has

potent anti-clotting powers which could help prevent these heart attacks and strokes.

Men who suffer from benign prostate hyperplasia can find relief by using bee pollen, as it can help reduceinflammation to stop frequent urges to urinate. And finally, bee pollen stimulates and restores ovarian function,therefore may be used to assist in accelerating pregnancy. As well as being a hormonal booster it is also a greataphrodisiac!

Royal Jelly as you may remember from your Science classes at school, is the primary food of the queen bee,who lays two million eggs during her five-year lifespan. Royal jelly is used for asthma, hay fever, liver disease,pancreatitis, sleep troubles (insomnia), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), stomach ulcers, kidney disease, bonefractures, menopausal symptoms, skin disorders, and high cholesterol. It is also used as a general health tonic,for fighting the effects of aging, and for boosting the immune system.

Some people apply Royal Jelly directly to the skin as a tonic or to the scalp to encourage hair growth. It alsoseems to have some activity against tumors and the development of hardening of the arteries. However, just aword of caution; Royal Jelly is the most likely of any bee product to bring on an allergic reaction.

Because bee propolis and other bee products are so beneficial for our health, we may decide to load up on these,but a word of caution. As with any new supplement you add to your regimen, start slowly and gradually increasethe dose if you tolerate the substance well. Better safe than sorry. The best way forward is over a couple ofmonths it may be safe to take a teaspoon or even two teaspoons of propolis.

These bee products are truly a “Golden SuperFood” that everyone should add to their daily food intake.

References:

1 GreenMedInfo Bee Propolis2 Phytother Res. 2009 Mar;23(3):423-7.3 GreenMedInfo Bee Propolis4 Clin Rev Allergy Immunol. 2012 Jun 17.5 Planta Med. 2007 Oct;73(13):1377-83.6 GreenMedInfo Selective Cytotoxicity7 J Nutr Biochem. 2011 Jul 18.

All the very best.

Lloyd Jenkins PHD, ND