RE: Honey cures hay fever: Fact or fiction?
“This is a case of bad science and super lazy vested interest journalism trying to sell antihistamine drugs to an unsuspecting public.” – Spot on, and – again – all about corporate interests.
BTW, most of America hasn’t seen that fake news item – only the one third or so watching the anti-science, anti-facts media sources like “FOXNews” a.k.a. Faux News.
Around here, we have not problem getting local honey. You do have to be careful that it clear states clover honey or wildflower honey, etc, to be sure it’s not a sugar-started product. That’s a bit more difficult – a lot of honeys are sugar-started here. Interestingly, though, the biggest honey seller in the country – Sue Bee Honey – is a sugar-started, blended honey.
As to the benefits for your allergies, the conventional wisdom is that you have to use it some time to see the benefit. If you use it regularly from now on, you will likely see better allergy response next year.
Oh, BTW, another help with allergies: Wash your hair and face before going to bed at night. These most exposed parts of your body acquire pollen deposits throughout the day and then you go to bed and leave spread those deposits to your bedding.
Luckily we still have some good sources for unbiased data here in the UK. For how much longer is another question as the race to the bottom continues.
Thanks for the input on washing off the pollen and cleaning clothing and bedding. I am aware of it but some readers may not be.
Faux news etc have a lot to answer for with their misleading commentaries. You can't call it news just propaganda.
It’s kind of scary the way the conservatives are so willing to be misled. But, haven’t you found that those who are mendacious by nature are the most likely to be misled – nay, deluded – by mendacity?
There are many deluded people out there of all political leanings.
People need to develop their critical thinking skills but it is too easy to just follow the herd.
"Ignorance is bliss" is no justification or excuse when they know the true facts.
You’re spot on about critical thinking skills. Our schools don’t really help kids learn critical thinking anymore. They’re bogged down by the system, with no room to do more than teach to the tests.
I never liked that “ignorance is bliss” colloquialism. Ignorance is just ignorance – period.