H’s Appalachian Heritage project group gathered for an exciting class all about beekeeping. Janice Friend of Mountain City Beekeepers generously shared her ...

Another substance found in raw honey is called propolis. Also known as bee glue, propolis is made from a combination of beeswax and saliva and is used in the construction and protection of the hives.

Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MDSome natural health practitioners recommend honey for allergies. Local honey, in particular, has become popular in this treatment. However, there is ...

This study aimed to investigate the practice of apitherapy - using bee products such as honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly and bee venom to prevent or treat illness and promote healing - among ...

Honey contains healthy chemicals such as antioxidants and propolis, which may provide a variety of health benefits. It's a terrific sugar substitute, but only in moderation, as it still behaves ...

Arndt says honeybees from nearby colonies often raid the nest in his backyard in an attempt to steal its honey ... onto which other bees can apply a shellac known as propolis.