Bee Sting Information

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• General Bee Stings Information
• Possible Causes of Bee Stings
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• Possible Lifestyle Changes for Bee Stings
• Beneficial Dietary Supplements

General Bee Stings Information
Bees are stinging insects in the order Hymenoptera, which also includes wasps and ants. Bee stings are uncomfortable because they usually occur suddenly and with little warning, but, luckily, the pain is temporary. Most people experience sudden pain at the site of the sting followed by mild pain that can last from a few hours to a few days. Bee stings are a mere nuisance for most people, but for those who are allergic or hypersensitive to bee stings (about 2 in 1000 people), they can result in serious side effects and, in rare cases, even death.

Possible Causes of Bee Stings
Most bees are solitary insects. They are more apt to fly away than sting when they encounter a human being, but bees will attack if they feel threatened. Social Hymenopterans, like bumble bees and honey bees, have individuals in the colony that are responsible for protecting the nest. These bees will defend the nest by stinging the perpetrator if it is disturbed. Bees will also sting if they are agitated while searching for food or gathering nectar.

Possible Symptoms of Bee Stings
When a person is stung by a bee, the pain is sharp and sudden, then it subsides into a dull ache that can last a few hours to a few days. Redness, swelling and tenderness occurs at the sting site. Those who are allergic to bee stings can experience mild symptoms, such as hives, swelling, nausea, abdominal cramps and headaches. People with severe bee sting allergies can experience life-threatening symptoms, including shock, dizziness, unconsciousness, swelling in the throat and difficulty breathing.

Possible Lifestyle Changes for Bee Stings
Do not use perfumes, lotions or scented soaps when bees are near because the insects are attracted to scents in their environment. Bees are also attracted to sweat, so watch for bees during strenuous activity. Do not go barefoot when walking through clover and scented ground cover. Wear long sleeves and long pants when entering an area prone for nesting bees. Do not panic when bees are near. Simply brush them away with a paper if they land on skin or simply wait motionless until they fly away. Someone who suffers from a bee sting should remove the stinger as quickly as possible to stop venom from entering the body. After the stinger is removed, wash and treat the wound.

In accordance with FDA regulation, we do not make any therapeutic claims for any Dietary Supplements in accordance with the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.

Beneficial Dietary Supplements
Calcium helps relieve pain.

Vitamin B5 inhibits allergic response.

Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids protects the body from allergens and moderates inflammatory response.

Vitamin E promotes healing.

Echinacea, in tea or capsule form, boosts the immune system.

Juniper Tea cleanses venom internally.

Comfrey, Slippery Elm, White Oak Bark and Lobelia, when applied as poultices, help ease pain and promote healing.

REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D.