Psalms from the Hive, by Jeannie Saum
Chill in the air
Trees and birds prepare
For winter’s freeze.
Germs abound,
Inside and out.
Wise ones use
An ounce of prevention!
Clover, Bee, and Revery
Reverie (revery) –(n.) state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing; a fantastic, visionary, or impractical idea
Fall is upon us with its cool, crisp and refreshing weather, beautiful changing leaves, and many chance for outdoor fun. But it also means colder air, dampness, and shutting ourselves indoors at times, with dry, heated and stale air. It’s a time when germs and viruses seem to populate and insert themselves into our previously healthy bodies. Kids get exposed to all kinds of germs at school. We bring home germs from work. No matter what precautions we take, inevitably, someone in the family gets sick. And once one person is sick, it seems to make its rounds to everyone! What’s a parent to do?
The good news is, the honeybees make something wonderful that can be used as a preventative dietary supplement to keep your family healthy! Propolis is a sticky substance the bees make from tree resin. In the trees, this resin keeps the bud from getting viruses,
fungus, and bacteria. Once mixed in the bees’ bodies and used to coat every surface inside the hive, bee propolis keeps bacteria, viruses and fungus molds and yeasts from growing in and infecting the hive. In the fall, the bees continue to add layers of propolis to keep the hive germ-free, seal cracks and insulate for winter. An experiment done by researchers at The University of Minnesota found that bees housed in a nest box coated with propolis had lower bacterial loads in their body and also ‘quieter’ immune systems compared to the colonies with no propolis coating. Seventy years of research on bee propolis indicates that this substance can also do the same for us! Propolis can boost our immune system and overall wellness, as well as kill many bacteria and viruses.
Propolis provides general immune system support. Propolis actually stimulates the immune system and raises the body’s natural resistance. Its antimicrobial properties suppress harmful bacteria and infections. This powerhouse substance contains 500 times more bioflavonoids than is found in oranges. Flavonoids have strong antioxidant properties and help to protect cells from free radicals and cell mutations. Propolis contains all the known vitamins, except vitamin K. Propolis contains 13 of the 14 minerals our bodies reauire, with the exception of sulfur. You don’t have to swallow a whole handful of vitamins and minerals. Instead, you can use about 10 drops( about a half-dropperful) of 10% propolis oil or tincture, daily, to strengthen your immune system and supply your body with ample antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. And kill those nasty germs before they get established in your body!
Psalm 132
13 For the Lord has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his dwelling place:
14 “This is my resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it.
15 I will abundantly bless her provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread.
16 Her priests I will clothe with salvation, and her saints will shout for joy.
17 There I will make a horn to sprout for David; I have prepared a lamp for my anointed.
18 His enemies I will clothe with shame, but on him his crown will shine.”
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