I’ve always been a sensitive person who’s extremely responsive to my outside environment.

After becoming an integrative medicine physician, I began to seek outnatural remedies for my allergies.

I can now enjoy the outdoors and warm weather without taking any medications!

Tiffany Lester, M.D.

I know I’m not alone.

It is estimated that about 40 million Americans suffer from indoor/outdoor allergies.

What is bee pollen?

It’s actually a food.

High in protein, as well as other antioxidants and vitamins, it is one of natures perfect superfoods.

Bees go from flower to flower collecting pollen to bring back to the hive where they create the granules.

No bees are harmed in the process of collecting bee pollen from the hives.

How does bee pollen help allergies?

An allergy happens when your body develops an immune response to an allergen, creating antibodies.

Bee pollen actually reduces histamine, which is the same target over -the-counter medications act upon.

It can be effective for a wide range of respiratory diseases, ranging from asthma to chronic sinus infections.

How do I choose the best kind of bee pollen?

Always buy local to ensure you’re building up an immunity to the plants in your area.

Ask your farmer, or look for a label that states it is mold and pesticide free.

How do I take bee pollen?

Start gradually (12 tsp.)

a day and work your way up to 1-3 tablespoons by the end of four weeks.

I usually take a spoonful with my breakfast or add it to my morning smoothie recipe.

It’s best to take with food, especially fruit.

The fruit fibers will activate the pollen faster and cleanse your colon simultaneously.

Gut and immune health are closely linked in regards to severity of allergies.

Place a few granules in your mouth and wait 2 minutes.

If you experience no symptoms (watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing), chew slowly and swallow.

Wait another 24 hours and monitor your body for any symptoms.

If you don’t experience any, gradually increase as stated above.

When should I take bee pollen?

If you have spring allergies, start now!

How do I store bee pollen?

In the refrigerator sunlight and heat can destroy bee pollen’s nutrient value.

It should keep well for up to a year if stored properly.

If you’re pregnant, breast-feeding, or on blood thinners, just check with your doctor before consuming.