The sweetest aid to conception!!...Honey ...
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"The sweetest aid to conception
Known as the Nectar of the Gods, honey has long been held in esteem for its medicinal and antiviral properties but, according to at least one beekeeper and several researchers around the world, it is also of great benefit for people struggling to conceive.
Who put the honey in honeymoon?
Sweet success - why is honey good for baby-making?
Honey facts
" Honey, I'm pregnant!"
Who put the honey in honeymoon?!
Have you ever wondered just where this word originates? Apparently it stems from Anglo-Saxon times when newlyweds would take honey every day for a month to increase fertility and maintain 'bedroom performance'!
Even earlier than this, the ancient Semites attributed the presence of honey to Astarte, the goddess of sexuality, fertility, maternity, love and war. Even the Old Testament refers to the fertile Promised Land as 'the land of milk and honey'.
According to beekeeper Clive Brockdorff and his wife Susan Fletcher, a nutrition consultant, the belief that honey enhances fertility and sexuality is one that is maintained today. Furthermore, research supports this claim.
"Pollen stimulates ovarian function in women trying to conceive," explains Susan who, together with Clive owns and operates Apitherapy Foods, a Norfolk based company which provides bee products from their apiary of over 2 million bees.
"Put a woman who's struggling to conceive on bee pollen and you can pretty much guarantee a result within two or three months."
Sweet success - why is honey good for baby-making?
Bee pollen is a mixture of bee saliva, plant nectar and true pollen. It is rich in minerals such as copper, potassium, sodium and zinc in addition to 24 others and of the 22 amino acids known to man, 20 have been found in bee pollen.
Susan attributes the high pregnancy rates to the properties in pollen which are supported by 'masses of research'. Several studies both in Europe and the US have researched the beneficial links between bee pollen and sexual health. Pollen has been shown to;
Restore and rejuvenate tired or ageing sex glands in both male and female. This is because it contains natural hormonal substances that stimulate and nourish the reproductive system.
Increase sexual stamina and endurance
Improve sexual dysfunction caused by prostatic disorders
Stimulate ovarian function and increase the biological value of the egg
Alleviate symptoms associated with PMS
So is it any wonder then that some women are attributing their pregnancies to bee pollen? Susan doesn't think so. "I can't tell you how many women my Clive has got pregnant," she laughs.
As well as pollen, honey contains other beneficial properties that not only aid sexual and reproductive disorders but provide general health benefits for the whole body.
Royal Jelly
Royal jelly is the food secreted by the nurse bees and fed to the growing Queen. It consists of about two thirds water and one third dry matter and helps the Queen live up to five years compared to the lifespan of the worker bee of just six weeks plus six months hibernation.
Royal jelly is rich in B vitamins, enzymes, hormones and amino acids and assists in the treatment of PMS, the menopause, infertility and impotence. As a hormone balancer, it can be used for acne, migraines and post natal depression.
Propolis
Propolis (also known as bee-propolis) is a resinous substance collected from the buds of some trees and flowers by bees to repair damage to their hives, and to protect the hive from disease.
It fights against virus infections, prevents and relieves inflammation, stimulates the formation of cells and tissue, acts as an anti-rheumatic, and boosts the immune system. In China, one hospital only uses the products of the beehive to treat its hundreds of patients with dramatic results.
Honey facts
Miraculous qualities have always been attributed to honey and its by-products, propolis, pollen and royal jelly. As well as its beneficial aid to reproduction and sexual function, it is also believed that it helps with serious complaints such as ulcers, heart disease and even cancers as well as being effective against the hospital 'superbug' MRSA.
One pound of honey represents about 300 bees flying 15,000 bee airmiles and contains the pollen of two million flowers.
Honey contains natural sugars that are quick and easy to absorb, making the journey from table to bloodstream in a record breaking seven minutes.
It also contains proteins, vitamins, minerals and enzymes and is said to improve athletic performance.
Honey, I'm pregnant!
Mandy is 23 and mum to 8-month old Levi whose conception she puts down to Apitherapy's honey.
"I have suffered from painful, irregular periods since my teens and was willing to try anything that would help with my PMS. When my sister mentioned a friend who swore by Aptimist, from Apitherapy, I decided to give it a try.
"Within just 2 months I had noticed a great improvement in my PMS symptoms but by the third month my periods had just stopped. I wasn't trying for a baby and didn't think for a minute I could be pregnant - until I saw the 2 blue lines!
"Even though he wasn't planned, I love my son and I'm sure he's the result of Aptimist!"
Let me know what you think xx
"The sweetest aid to conception
Known as the Nectar of the Gods, honey has long been held in esteem for its medicinal and antiviral properties but, according to at least one beekeeper and several researchers around the world, it is also of great benefit for people struggling to conceive.
Who put the honey in honeymoon?
Sweet success - why is honey good for baby-making?
Honey facts
" Honey, I'm pregnant!"
Who put the honey in honeymoon?!
Have you ever wondered just where this word originates? Apparently it stems from Anglo-Saxon times when newlyweds would take honey every day for a month to increase fertility and maintain 'bedroom performance'!
Even earlier than this, the ancient Semites attributed the presence of honey to Astarte, the goddess of sexuality, fertility, maternity, love and war. Even the Old Testament refers to the fertile Promised Land as 'the land of milk and honey'.
According to beekeeper Clive Brockdorff and his wife Susan Fletcher, a nutrition consultant, the belief that honey enhances fertility and sexuality is one that is maintained today. Furthermore, research supports this claim.
"Pollen stimulates ovarian function in women trying to conceive," explains Susan who, together with Clive owns and operates Apitherapy Foods, a Norfolk based company which provides bee products from their apiary of over 2 million bees.
"Put a woman who's struggling to conceive on bee pollen and you can pretty much guarantee a result within two or three months."
Sweet success - why is honey good for baby-making?
Bee pollen is a mixture of bee saliva, plant nectar and true pollen. It is rich in minerals such as copper, potassium, sodium and zinc in addition to 24 others and of the 22 amino acids known to man, 20 have been found in bee pollen.
Susan attributes the high pregnancy rates to the properties in pollen which are supported by 'masses of research'. Several studies both in Europe and the US have researched the beneficial links between bee pollen and sexual health. Pollen has been shown to;
Restore and rejuvenate tired or ageing sex glands in both male and female. This is because it contains natural hormonal substances that stimulate and nourish the reproductive system.
Increase sexual stamina and endurance
Improve sexual dysfunction caused by prostatic disorders
Stimulate ovarian function and increase the biological value of the egg
Alleviate symptoms associated with PMS
So is it any wonder then that some women are attributing their pregnancies to bee pollen? Susan doesn't think so. "I can't tell you how many women my Clive has got pregnant," she laughs.
As well as pollen, honey contains other beneficial properties that not only aid sexual and reproductive disorders but provide general health benefits for the whole body.
Royal Jelly
Royal jelly is the food secreted by the nurse bees and fed to the growing Queen. It consists of about two thirds water and one third dry matter and helps the Queen live up to five years compared to the lifespan of the worker bee of just six weeks plus six months hibernation.
Royal jelly is rich in B vitamins, enzymes, hormones and amino acids and assists in the treatment of PMS, the menopause, infertility and impotence. As a hormone balancer, it can be used for acne, migraines and post natal depression.
Propolis
Propolis (also known as bee-propolis) is a resinous substance collected from the buds of some trees and flowers by bees to repair damage to their hives, and to protect the hive from disease.
It fights against virus infections, prevents and relieves inflammation, stimulates the formation of cells and tissue, acts as an anti-rheumatic, and boosts the immune system. In China, one hospital only uses the products of the beehive to treat its hundreds of patients with dramatic results.
Honey facts
Miraculous qualities have always been attributed to honey and its by-products, propolis, pollen and royal jelly. As well as its beneficial aid to reproduction and sexual function, it is also believed that it helps with serious complaints such as ulcers, heart disease and even cancers as well as being effective against the hospital 'superbug' MRSA.
One pound of honey represents about 300 bees flying 15,000 bee airmiles and contains the pollen of two million flowers.
Honey contains natural sugars that are quick and easy to absorb, making the journey from table to bloodstream in a record breaking seven minutes.
It also contains proteins, vitamins, minerals and enzymes and is said to improve athletic performance.
Honey, I'm pregnant!
Mandy is 23 and mum to 8-month old Levi whose conception she puts down to Apitherapy's honey.
"I have suffered from painful, irregular periods since my teens and was willing to try anything that would help with my PMS. When my sister mentioned a friend who swore by Aptimist, from Apitherapy, I decided to give it a try.
"Within just 2 months I had noticed a great improvement in my PMS symptoms but by the third month my periods had just stopped. I wasn't trying for a baby and didn't think for a minute I could be pregnant - until I saw the 2 blue lines!
"Even though he wasn't planned, I love my son and I'm sure he's the result of Aptimist!"
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personally i think im gona pick up a pot of honey when i go shoppin next! xxx
Wat about the honey thing??
Hope you both feel better xxxxxxxxxxxxx
ps I think supermarket honey is OK as it's like mayo - only dangerous in raw state??
Hope everybody's ok, calmed down and still talking...Im verry sorry!!!
ANYWAY...Ive brought O/H Bee Pollen capsules also, aparrently they can increase sperm count, so along with the Royal Jelly capsules we should be well away!!!! I couldnt do the honey thing, i was nearly sick when ihad some!!
Lots of Luck and Hugs xxx