Guest guest Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 Hi all, Taken from: http://uk.news./26112006/356/bee-sting-cures-pain.html Doctors in Beijing believe they have found a cure for rheumatism, arthritis, back pain, and even a way to improve liver problems and cancers. It is called bee venom therapy, part of apitherapy - which is the use of honeybee products like honey, pollen, royal jelly and venom for medical purposes. Chinese patients are flocking to private clinics like this to be stung in the hope of alleviating pain and curing diseases that state hospitals cannot deal with. Traditionally, bee venom therapy uses live bees - forcing them to sting in the affected area, trigger points or acupuncture points. Apitherapy doctors say the venom provokes an immune response. Some scientists believe it can modify the way the immune system functions and contributes to increased production of hormones such as cortisol. Kind regards, Attilio D'Alberto Doctor of (Beijing, China) BSc (Hons) TCM, MATCM Editor Times +44 (0) 1189 612512 enquiries www.chinesemedicinetimes.com <http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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