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Bee Venom Therapy has been
practiced for more than twelve centuries and is part of
clinical therapeutic treatments in Eastern Europe and Asia. Bee Venom
Therapy also plays an important role in Chinese Acupuncture. Traditionally Bee Venom Therapy
involves applying
bees directly to the patient's affected area and building up a number of
stings over time to achieve maximum therapeutic results for arthritis and
possibly MS.
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In 1928 Bee Venom
Injections were developed by Ketschy, eliminating the painful stinging
process by live bees!
More recently, Bee Venom
Therapy has increased in Western Society as an alternative to the use
of synthetic drugs in the treatment of arthritis, other rheumatoid
inflammations and multiple sclerosis.
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Bee Venom is a
water-soluble blend of proteins (enzymes and peptides). Bee
Venom contains over 18 components of pharmacological activities. The major allergic components are the enzymes. The
major bioactive substances are the peptides.
Melittin and Apamin found in bee
venom have been shown to stimulate the pituitary gland in humans and
animals, releasing a hormone that causes the adrenal gland to produce
cortisol, one of the body's major anti-inflammatory agents!
MCD peptide found in bee venom has
been shown to produce an anti-inflammatory effect in animals 100 times
stronger than the common anti-inflammatory drug hydro-cortisone! The
effect is in addition to the cortisol effect.
Bee venom is not accompanied by the
typical side effects normally associated to cortisone - apart from
allergic reaction.
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Can anyone
take MANUKA HONEY with BEE VENOM 'Actiflex Plus'? |
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NO! Do
NOT use Actiflex (MANUKA HONEY WITH BEE VENOM) if you suffer
from bee sting allergy, uncompensated allergies, cardiovascular
conditions, open tuberculosis, insulin dependent diabetes, use of
beta-blockers or if it contradicts with any other
medication you might be taking.
Do
NOT use Actiflex plus if you have not discussed it with
your doctor FIRST, even if you don't have any of the above
mentioned ailments!
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We
strongly advise you to seek medical advice from your doctor first
before using Actiflex. We (Manuka Honey USA and it's employees) can
not be held responsible for ANY adverse outcome or reaction you may
experience from Actiflex. When you buy Actiflex, you automatically
agree to hold Manuka Honey USA and it's employees harmless of any
claims whatsoever. It is your sole
responsibility to seek medical, professional advice first.
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The major use of Bee
Venom as a therapeutic has been in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease causing pain, restricted
movement and disfigurement. The disease can also result in reduced oxygen
supply to tissues and impairment of the lymphatic system, resulting in
restricted blood flow and calcified over-growth of joints.
There is no known cure
for the disease, and current treatment involves the use of drugs and other
methods to reduce tissue inflammation around joints. In the US, 12% of the
population suffer from arthritis.
In animal studies bee
venom has shown to suppress arthritis by stimulating the adrenal gland to
produce cortisol, which then inferred with the action of lymphocytes.
Mechanisms involved in
this anti-inflammatory effect of bee venom have been reviewed by a number
of authors, including Banks and Shipoliini (1986), Rekka and Kourounakis
(1990) and Kim (1990)
Most of the evidence for
the anti-arthritis effect of bee venom (apitherapy) on humans is either anecdotal or is
provided in case studies by doctors. Beck (1935) recorded a number of
cases where bee venom significantly improved arthritis symptoms. A
hospital used bee venom on acupuncture points and reported significant
improvement of symptoms in 66% of cases treated (Potchinkova, 1987)
Broadman (1962) also reported that many doctors have used Bee Venom in the
treatment of arthritis.
Schmidt and Buchmann
(1993) have commented that such testimonials indicate that a beneficial
effect certainly exists in relation to arthritis. However, anecdotal
evidence does not explain why the effect is occurring, or the clinical
relevance of the effect.
A clinical trial on the
effects of bee venom on arthritis was conducted by Korner (1938). Small
dose venom injections were given to 100 patients suffering symptoms. Over
time, 73% of patients showed significant improvement in symptoms.
A total of 326 patients
diagnosed by x-ray as suffering from degenerative spinal conditions
received bee venom cream treatments using ultrasound. Following treatment,
59.5% of patients reported being free from pain, while 30% said their pain
had decreased (Pochinkova, 1973).
Bee venom was applied to
acupuncture points on 48 patients suffering from joint inflammation and
rheumatism. Following treatments, 70% of patients were free from pain, 28%
reported subjective results and 2% showed no change in condition (Giza
1985).
A trial conducted in the
US studied arthritic patients with chronic symptoms not responding to drug
therapy. Patients received bee venom injections twice weekly for six
weeks. Most patients showed significant improvement in symptoms by the
12th treatment, and no patients showed undue side effects (Kim 1992).
Clinical studies are
currently under way to study the use of bee venom for people suffering
from MS (multiple sclerosis).
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Most people react in
some way to a bee sting, and as a result many people regard themselves
as 'allergic to bee stings'. However, US estimates show that the number
of people with some form of allergy to insect stings is only 1-2%. The
percentage of total deaths due to bee venom allergies is 0.0008%, or
less than 1 in 12 million.
The initial reaction
to a bee sting is local redness, swelling, pain and itchiness. However
this is not an indication of bee venom allergy, since the medical
definition of a stinging insect allergy is sting-induced systemic
reactions by the body that occurs somewhere other than the local area
of the sting. Pain and redness is a 'normal reaction'.
A larger local
reaction can occur in the area of the sting in a radius of 3 inches
(10cm) or more, increasing in size over several days, and creating
massive swelling. This type of larger local reaction is also not
life-threatening, unless the sting and swelling occurs nearby the airway.
Bee Venom allergy can
create a systemic allergic reaction that affects the circulatory and
respiratory systems!
Reactions include shock, unconsciousness, fainting,
difficulty breathing and massive swelling of the throat! Symptoms
include nausea, dizziness, an urge to use the toilet, general weakness,
itchy palms, soles, eyes and throat. Relaxation and reassurance of the
patient should be encouraged in order to prevent panic. Panic can make
the condition worse, breathing troubles may follow, and left unchecked
could lead to cardiovascular failure and
death!
When breathing problems
occur, immediate medical attention is required! Intra-muscular injection
of epinephrine (adrenaline) is the recognized
treatment to alleviate the symptoms of allergy (Barach 1984).
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ATTENTION! A
person generally does NOT suffer an allergic reaction on their FIRST
exposure to insect venom. The first sting causes the body to produce
an allergy-causing antibody (IgE). When the person receives a SECOND
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Research has shown that
there is no link between sufferers of bee venom allergy and sufferers of
other allergies such as asthma, hay fever and food allergies. (Settipane
1972, Lockey 1988).
Bee Venom is also
incorporated in ointments, inhalations and tablets (Sharma and Singh,
1983) Commercial creams are manufactured that include bee venom,
forapin and apicosan in Germany, apvene in France and immenin
in Austria (Krell 1993). The ointments are used in topical applications
on inflamed and sore joints.
MANUKA HONEY with BEE
VENOM & GINGER 'Actiflex Plus' from New Zealand is now available at
Manuka Honey USA www.manukahoneyusa.com
TOLL-FREE 1-800 395 2196 Tel: (541) 902 0979
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How
to take Manuka Honey with Bee Venom
& Ginger 'Actiflex Plus' |
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MANUKA
HONEY with Bee Venom and Ginger is called Actiflex Plus. Actiflex Plus is best
taken without food and left under the tongue as long as possible,
since tasteless bee venom is best absorbed in the mouth. Start out with
taking just 1/4 teaspoon of Actiflex Plus once a day, as some people may risk
allergic reactions. A small amount of Actiflex Plus can help immunize yourself.
Build up gradually to half a teaspoon a day. Within a week or two, you
should be able to take a teaspoon of Actiflex Plus, up to 3x a day.
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LINKS about APITHERAPY (BEE VENOM THERAPY) |
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FINAL
IMPORTANT COMMENT ! |
We
strongly advise you to seek medical advice from your doctor FIRST before
buying Actiflex Plus. We (Manuka Honey USA and it's employees) can not be
held responsible for ANY outcome you may experience from this product or
any other product bought from Manuka Honey USA.
We recommend, that you print out this entire page and bring it to
your doctor for a professional review! To find out more about Bee
Venom Therapy you can do research on Apitherapy on the Internet,
Libraries etc. to better familiarize yourself with this type of
therapy. More links are also found at HONEY
RESOURCE LINKS.
When you buy Actiflex Plus
or any other product from Active Manuka Honey USA, you automatically agree to hold MANUKA HONEY
USA and it's employees harmless. It is your sole responsibility to
seek professional medical advice for all your medical needs.
Manuka Honey USA does NOT make any health-claims of any kind of
any of it's products sold. Natural remedies are used at ones own
responsibility!
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We encourage our Customers to do a lot of research
online as well as in your local library about Bee
Venom Therapy in general, in order to know as much
as possible about this alternative treatment.
Share the information you found and printed
out with your doctor. Have yourself tested
by your doctor, to make sure that you are
NOT allergic to bee venom and also discuss with
your doctor if any other medication,
vitamins or herbs you may be taking, may cause
serious side effects when taken together with
Actiflex Plus (Manuka Honey with Bee Venom). Once
you have your doctor's approval, you may go ahead
and place your order with Manuka Honey USA.
When searching for more information on the
internet and in your local library, search for
terms like:
- bee venom therapy
- apitherapy
- alternative treatments for arthritis
- alternative treatments for MS
- bee venom etc.
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Above
information is a summary of the 'Executive Summary of COMVITA Research
Review', Comvita New Zealand MANUKA
HONEY with Bee Venom called 'Actiflex Plus' is sold in the US at MANUKA
HONEY USA and shipped worldwide. To order Actiflex Plus
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