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Hippocrates - the Greek physician, was thought to have used bee venom amongst other substances to treat joint pain and swelling, or arthritis as we now collectively call these conditions. The use of bee sting therapy can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt and Greece. Bee sting therapy or 'Apitherapy',as its also known is more widely used in Eastern Europe, Asia and South America. Even today many still find this therapy helpful when treating conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and osteoarthritis (OA).
by MarkJohn
Hippocrates - the Greek physician, was thought to have used bee venom amongst other substances to treat joint pain and swelling, or arthritis as we now collectively call these conditions. The use of bee sting therapy can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt and Greece. Bee sting therapy or 'Apitherapy',as its also known is more widely used in Eastern Europe, Asia and South America. Even today many still find this therapy helpful when treating conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and osteoarthritis (OA).
Bee venom contains many chemicals, one of which is 'Mellitin'. Mellitin is a very powerful natural anti-inflammatory agent thought to be around a hundred times stronger than cortisone. Mellitin is known to stimulate the body's release of the hormone cortisol as well as neurotransmitters such serotonin, which can help relieve the pain, and inflammation associated with arthritis.
Anaphylaxis Shock
Perhaps apitherapy or bee sting therapy sounds like a viable option for your arthritis pain, well maybe it's worth re-considering, you see unfortunately bee stings are noted for triggering an allergic reactions called 'Anaphylaxis' or Anaphylaxis shock in many people. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening type of allergic reaction.
Is Bee Venom A Proven Technique?
Although apitherapy remains a largely unproven technique, a small number of U.S doctors have reported some good results using the substance to treat arthritic conditions.
Treatments of honeybee venom therapy, is thought to have started after bee-keepers, who were stung many times, noticed their arthritis pain was relieved. Some practitioners still use live bee stings to deliver the venom, however this is not recommended.
There's really only one way to find out if bee sting therapy will work for you, and that's to try it, but I really would advise against it, remember apitherapy could result in a severe and in some cases life threatening allergic reaction. For those of you who remain undeterred, the appropriate medical supervision should defiantly be sought.
If you do decide you would like to try bee stings, speak with your doctor. It's important that you be prepared for a severe allergic reaction by having a bee sting allergy kit on hand - even if you've never reacted negatively to bee stings in the past. Although the side effects of bee-venom therapy usually are mild, an allergic reaction to a sting could potentially be deadly.
A Viable Option For My Arthritis ? or Not?
Yes, It's true that bee stings may indeed help your arthritis, but at what cost?. In my opinion 'Apitherapy' should probably be avoided, due to the high risk involved. The good news is far Less abrasive natural methods do exist and could prove far more effective in relieving arthritis pain and inflammation
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