The bee therapy Deli was speaking of sprung from my experience of getting lost in the buzz when the bees were mad at me and mobbing me. It put me in a space that hypno-therapy was never able to accomplish with me. No, Deli, I haven't explored it any further. The bees haven't been getting mad at me lately and I don't speak medico well enough to approach doctors about it.

The number of bee products used in medicine throughout the world is absolutely astounding. Even educated western medicine has acknowledged the outstanding results of using sting therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. A bee sting is less painful than a cortisone shot and the results are consistently better and longer lasting. Preliminary trials hold hope for MS and HIV treatment. Many Chinese believe sting therapy was the original acupuncture. I use propolis for respiratory infections. It kicks sinus. I have friends with severe allergies who get outstanding results from local honey and bee pollen. Local is important on this one. Building immunities to the allergens in Argentina is not going to help you in Boston.

The list goes on and on.

Hi arfie, I read about medical grade Manuka Honey earlier this year...from New Zealand...to treat treatment resistant MRSA...other superbugs....looks promising. I haven't bought it yet, but have seen it at Whole Foods! I'm happy the bees came back
to your hive....togetherness!! Hugs

Arfie, I think the fact that you don't speak medico is an asset.

Good writing is clear; not riddled with technical jargon, IMHO.

Grass roots, indeed! Were it not for bees, we'd have no fruit and there goes the ecosystem. Bees are being threatened due to pesticides.

If you WANT to, Arfie, you are smart and resourceful enough to do it. Maybe even contact a local filmmaker to take on a documentary.

Check out kickstarter.com for a crowdsourcing avenue.

You have MY support!