That time I thought local honey for allergies was total BS

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Oh man, I used to think the same thing until I actually looked into it. A friend of mine who's a beekeeper said the pollen in raw local honey might help your body get used to allergens in the air around you. It's not a cure or anything but apparently some people swear by it for minor seasonal stuff.

the_laura6d ago

I used to roll my eyes at it too, but the science actually makes sense.

the_robin6d ago

Wait wait wait, your friend is a beekeeper and they actually recommend this? I figured the whole thing was just a wellness trend that people make up to feel better. Like charging your water crystals or whatever. But if someone who literally works with bees is saying it might help, that's wild. My mom has been trying to get me to buy local honey for years and I just thought she was falling for marketing.