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Bee Antidote
to Cancer
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Television, Computers, Mobile Phones and other gadgets of the new
information age have no doubt transformed the world into a global
village but little do the users know of the dangers posed by the
regular radiation emitting from these electronic devices to sensitive
organs like the brain, liver and the eyes. The Bee, one of the world's
treasured insects seems to have the antidote, writes TUNDE FABUNMI.
The benefits
of science and technology include television, computers and mobile
phones, but the use of these devices is not without price for the
modern man. They emit radiation, which harms the body cells especially
in sensitive organs like the brain, liver and the eyes. However,
the exposure of modern man to the effects of radiation and its attendant
impact on health is not restricted to TV, computers and the mobile
phone. Sadly too, most of our foods are laced with toxins and chemical
pollutants in the course of production and processing. For instance,
pesticide (farm chemical) was linked to the contamination of Indomie
noodles, which caused health scare nationwide a couple of weeks
ago. Laboratory analysis of the noodles by the National Agency for
Food, Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC revealed that some
batches of the chicken flavour brand was contaminated with carbon
furan, a pesticide used in agriculture at level above the acceptable
limits.
In fact, the Centre for Disease Control and the Environmental Protection
Agency in the United States said people are exposed to over 200
different forms of radioactive toxins and about 60,000 various chemical
toxins yearly. And toxins by definition stress our immune system,
harm other parts of the body and cause a wide range of health problems.
Specifically, it has been scientifically documented that exposure
to radiation and chemical pollutants decreases a number of vital
body substances including antibodies, white blood cells, red blood
cells, and nutrients in the blood and mother's milk. For instance,
x - ray and radiation break down the body proteins, thus producing
histamine, which can cause several allergic responses. In Britain,
possible health hazards posed by mobile phones have generated intense
interest amid fears that low - level radiation could trigger a string
of ailments especially cancer.
The growing
concern for safety popularized the hands - free cellular phone kit,
which put a distance between the mobile microwaves and the human
brain. But Britain's Consumers' Association said this device was
unreliable as a safety mechanism because its research showed that
the key factor is the distance between the earpiece and the mobile
phone antenna. Another research published in the medical journal,
The Lancet warned that children who use mobile phones risk suffering
memory loss, sleeping disorders and headaches because the radiation
may be extra harmful to their young brains. A physicist, Dr Gerard
Hyland raised new fears over radiation caused by mobile phones and
said that children and teenagers under the age of 18 were more vulnerable
because their immune systems were less robust. "Radiation is known
to affect the brain rhythms and children are particularly vulnerable
because the effect of microwaves from a mobile phone is a bit like
interference on a radio with an impact on the stability of cells
in the body", Hyland said. Similarly, the British Government - commissioned
inquiry into potential risks of mobile phones in May 2000 warned
that children should be discouraged from using GSM. In effect, daily
exposure to radiation form mobile phones, computers, foods, TV and
other sources coupled with the effects of aging, stress and faulty
nutrition can seriously impair the brain and the eyes or worse still
cause cancer.
But since TV,
computers, mobile phones and processed foods are inextricable features
of modern times; people must do something to forestall their negative
effects on their bodies. Unfortunately, ridding the body of the
effects of radiation and chemical pollutants is not feasible within
the context of conventional medical system. Rather, most of the
treatment procedures in the orthodox medical sphere especially chemotherapy,
radiotherapy, x - ray and administration of antibiotic drugs inject
toxins into the body and in many cases deliver a debilitating blow
by attacking the immune system at its very core. However unknown
to many in this part of the world, the bee and its products have
been equipped by nature to counter the negative effects of radiation
and toxins in the body. In other words, while TV, mobile phones
and computers are not dispensable in this modern time, bee products
- honey, pollen, royal jelly and propolis can be our saving grace
in terms of ridding our body of the effects of radiation and toxins.
In specific terms, the documented anti - radiation and anti - cancer
properties of beehive products are as follow:
Honey:
This is the most popular bee product and it is rich in nutrients
including antioxidants, which neutralize the reaction of free radicals
(toxins) that can bind to important cells in the body and cause
cancer or heart disease. Recent studies at the University of California
confirmed that regular consumption of honey increases the level
of antioxidants in the blood stream. Another study by Dr Nicki J.
Engeseth, a professor of food chemistry at the University of Illinois
also indicated that the level of antioxidants in honey could counter
the highly reactive molecules known as free radicals, which can
damage the body's cells and are thought to speed the development
of cancer, heart disease and age - related diseases. In addition,
honey can effectively counter the effects of stress and malnutrition.
Propolis:
This is a product made from resins collected by bees from flowers,
leaf buds and tree bark. Propolis has a lot of therapeutic properties
including antioxidative effects against radiation. One of propolis's
most impressive effects is its protective activity against irradiation
especially gamma and ultra violet rays, which produce free radicals
that can lead to tissue damage or cancer. Specifically, the flavonoids
content of propolis have strong inhibiting effect against toxic
compounds. For instance, a team of physicians at the Institute of
Radiology in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia treated patients who were suffering
from radiation complications. The patients had serious liver damage
caused by improper protein metabolism and x - rays. Propolis was
administered on one group of patients for two months, while another
group of patients with similar disorder was given a placebo. At
the end of two months, those given propolis had significantly improved,
with some patients symptoms completely disappeared. No improvement
was observed in the group given the placebo.
Also, because
propolis especially its tincture form can expel toxic metals from
the body; it has become vital element in the fight against Alzheimer's
(loss of memory) and Parkinson's disease. Bee Pollen: This is collected
from the male parts of flowers and synthesized by the bees as source
of energy to power their flight for forage. Pollen is a complete
food, which contains a higher percentage of all necessary nutrients.
It has 30 percent complete protein with 18 amino acids, 12 vitamins
including A, B, C, D, and E, 28 minerals, 11 enzymes and 14 beneficial
fatty acids. Pollen has strong anti-radiation properties in its
rich antioxidants that scavenge free radicals caused by exposure
to radiation, chemical pollutants and other intense physical or
emotional stressors. Besides, pollen rejuvenates the body system,
stimulates organs and glands, enhances vitality and brings about
longer life span. Several nutrients in bee pollen have been scientifically
documented their ability to strengthen immunity, counteract the
effects of radiation and chemical toxin, which are the two most
severe stressors of the immune system. For instance, diet supplemented
with bee pollen daily prevents the development of cancerous tumours.
Royal Jelly:
Royal Jelly is another bee product exclusively made for the queen
bee to stimulate her growth and reinforce the reproductive glands
for the task of egg laying solely entrusted on her by nature. A
queen bee lays between 1500 - 2000 eggs per day and for as long
as two to five years. Royal jelly is a rich treasure chest of nutrients
and energy. It is 13 per cent protein, 15 per cent carbohydrates
and contains the full spectrum of vitamins with high proportion
of B vitamins recognized for their ability to reduce stress levels.
Royal jelly has anti-aging properties that can also counter the
effects of radiation because it contains vitamin C and E, which
are potent antioxidants to prevent the development of cancerous
tumours in the body. Royal jelly has also been found to be of great
help in boosting the body's resistance to the harmful side effects
of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
A team of Japanese
researchers gave royal jelly to one of two groups of laboratory
mice before transplanting different types of cancer cells in them.
The royal jelly had dramatic effects on sarcoma cells, which translate
into extension of life span of the mice, while the tumours were
about half the size compared with untreated mice, according to report
in the journal Nippon Yakurigaku Zasshji-Folia Pharmacological Japonica
(Feb. 1987; 89; 73 - 80) Therefore, supplementing our diet with
honey, pollen, propolis and royal jelly will help rebuild the good
cells that are destroyed by radiation and chemical toxins, thus
strengthening the body immune system. Because the fact that many
Nigerians now die before the dawn of age is an indication that a
combination of factors including exposure to radiation and chemical
pollutants, hunger, malnutrition and stress impair the workings
of the body as we age. But the answer lies in the bee products,
which Dr Robert Liebelt, a professor of anatomy, Northeastern Ohio
Universities College of Medicine; Ohio USA said "contains all the
nutritional factors and other biological active substances to help
human body function at its maximum capacity". So, Bee Alive!
Fabunmi is
Executive Director, Bee Conservation Project.
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