Propolis and its effect on health

Propolis is a natural antibiotic that works to our health prevention. Frequent consumption of propolis is lifting immunity. In addition, it improves circulation and skin epithelization in minor burns, surface wounds, abrasions, insect bites and herpes.

Since propolis strengthens the immune system, thus preventing the flu and other viruses that invade your body. Also, if you have a sore throat certainly use propolis.

Healing properties of propolis comes from its antioxidant activity. It acts on the free radicals, and they successfully removed. Destruction of radicals and prevents possibility origin and development of cancer. Its operation is shown most effective in colon cancer. It is assumed that the anticancer activity of flavonoids and ethanols responsible. Propolis has taken an important place in the fight against cancer and became one of the most important foods diet.

Propolis is known as the elixir of youth because it helps rebuild tissue. Irreplaceable and in complex disorders and diseases, especially those that are the result of a stressful and busy life and polluted the environment. Propolis is useful to anyone who wants to reduce the harmful consequences of everyday stressful lifestyle for which weakens the immune system and the body becomes susceptible to many diseases.

Propolis acts:

• antibacterial
• antiparasitic
• antiviral
• anti-inflammatory
• anesthetic
• antioxidant

Propolis is recommended for children from the age of two. Dosed according to age. How many years, so many drops. Most active in natural solid state it in the hive. It is best to dip them in half sugar cubes and leave to stand for one day.

For the majority of people are non-toxic, but in some individuals caused by an allergic reaction. People suffering from asthma should be avoided because they contain chemicals that can cause an asthma attack. People who are allergic to bee stings, it is advisable to avoid the possible increased sensitivity to any beeswax.

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