(Natural News) Honeycomb is a waxy substance formed by honey bees to serve as storage for pollen and bee products. It is made of pure beeswax and also houses bee larvae. Honeycomb itself is edible – this series of hexagonal cells can be chewed directly and is a great addition to a person’s diet. While it is […]

(Natural News) There are many things that could go wrong during a pregnancy. This is especially true for mothers who have been diagnosed with diseases such as diabetes. Fortunately, researchers from Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Nigeria and Universiti Sains Malaysia found a potential way of improving pregnancy outcomes in diabetic women. Their study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative […]

(Natural News) Propolis — also known as bee glue — can be used to counter Candida albicans, the fungal pathogen behind candidiasis or yeast infection. This is according to a study that compared the antifungal effects with those of other natural extracts. In the study, the researchers compared the effects of propolis, garden thyme (Thymus […]

(Natural News) Menopause is a significant time in a woman’s life, but it doesn’t always come easy. Many of its symptoms bring discomfort and can be downright inconvenient. Take hot flashes, for instance. Thankfully, there are natural treatments that offer comfort while remaining safe for use even during menopause. One of these is Cameroonian propolis, […]

(Natural News) Heart attacks, or acute myocardial infarctions, are among the leading causes of death, second only to cancer. Many of these heart events are preventable, however, and one of the best ways to avoid them is to adhere to a heart-healthy diet. Various foods are said to be good for one’s heart and, in […]

(Natural News) New research suggested that metabolic disorders, such as Type 2 diabetes and arteriosclerosis, can be prevented with Brazilian propolis. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the protective effects of Brazilian propolis on metabolic disorders in mice. Brazilian propolis is produced by combining secretions from honey bees […]

(Natural News) Propolis, or bee glue, is a mixture that honey bees produce by combining saliva and beeswax with substances gathered from tree buds, flowers, and other botanical sources. Honey bees use it to seal unwanted gaps in their beehive. History has revealed propolis being used by the Greeks to treat abscesses, while Assyrians used […]

(Natural News) Aside from being known pollinators of food crops, bees also provide us with beeswax, honey, and propolis. Even bee venom has life-saving properties. But did you know that a certain honey bee secretion called royal jelly also offers a lot of health benefits? Bees secrete royal jelly, a unique healing compound that functions as nourishment […]

(Natural News) Though not as well-known as honey or pollen, bee propolis is a bee-derived product that has its own plethora of health benefits. Various cultures have recognized the amazing medicinal properties of this resinous combination of saliva, beeswax, and sap. From being used as an abscess treatment by the Greeks to the Assyrians applying […]