Volume 1, Number 28 • September 2011

Habit #28:
Take Bee Propolis
When I feel a sore throat coming, I take bee propolis.
When I feel feverish, I take a few drops every hour—for a whole
day. And by the next morning, I feel so much better.
I’ve shared this little secret to my friends—and they love it too.
What in the world is bee propolis?
If this is the first time you’ve heard about bee propolis, I’m
sure you’re not alone. Nowadays, it’s more common to look for
antibiotics to immediately alleviate flu symptoms like colds and
cough.
But antibiotics are synthetic and have numerous
sideeffects. The kill the natural flora of our intestines.
What if I tell you that bee propolis is like a natural
antibiotic?
Bee propolis was used way back during the time of the Ancient
Greeks and Egyptians as a cure-all and Eastern European countries that
used to stock up on bee propolis all the time.
For those who aren’t familiar with it, propolis is not a kind of
plant. (And it’s not some kind of exercise or dance that bees make when they
are gathering honey!)
Bee propolis is a resin that’s primarily used by bees in their hives. It’s a natural probiotic. It can boost the
immune system without destroying good bacteria (which is so unlike modern chemical antibiotics that make no
distinction between good and bad/diseased bacteria).

Where does bee propolis come from?

Bees make propolis.

Bees collect the sticky resin from the leaf buds, young shoots, bark and sap of trees. These busy insects
gather the resin, using it to seal the small gaps in their hives, covering whole areas of the hive with it to keep it
warm, strengthening the structure of the hive, and keep predators away.
Propolis is made up of 50-70 percent resins and flavonoids, 30 percent wax, 5-10 percent pollen, 8-10
percent essential oils and 5 percent other organic compounds. The bees work it up so that it becomes a sticky, dark
brown (or other color, depending on its source) substance that smells good, but tastes quite bitter.

Disclaimer:
Neither the author, the publisher nor any of their respective affiliates make any guarantee or other promise as to any results that may be obtained from using this Report.
No reader should make any health decision without first consulting his or her own personal physician and conducting his or her own research and due diligence. To the
maximum extent permitted by law, the author, the publisher and their respective affiliates disclaim any and all liability in the event that any information, commentary,
analysis, opinions, advice and/or recommendation in this book proves to be inaccurate, incomplete or unreliable or result in any detrimental health condition.

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What are the health benefits of bee propolis?

In the old days, propolis was used in dressing wounds to protect them from gangrene. Folk healers in
Russia and Eastern Europe traditionally carried propolis in their “medicine bags,” believing that it could cure
dental caries and infections, clear up skin irritations and heal infected wounds.

Bee propolis is a general nutritional health supplement.

Bee propolis contains proteins and amino acids. These are essential for the growth of bones and muscles.
Propolis also has vitamins, minerals — ingredients that contribute give us good health.
Propolis also contains many flavonoids. Flavonoids are known to improve overall health like improving
blood circulation and helping to improve passing of urine. Good news to some people: It can also help stimulate
hair growth!

Bee propolis strengthens our immune system.

Because of the constant exposure to air pollution and the chemicals in the food we eat, our body’s immune
systems are always under threat. Bee propolis strengthens the immune system and its ability to obstruct the
formation of many common illnesses. Bee propolis is a “probiotic,” stimulating our own immune system internally
so that it can fight back and resist diseases.

Bee propolis can heal skin irritations and infections.

In Russia, propolis ointment was used to treat deep-wound burns. The propolis served to fight off any
infections and hasten the healing of the damaged skin. Propolis has also been known to be effective in treating
skin and nails that have been infected by fungi. Acne, leg ulcer, neurodermatitis...the list of skin irritations that
bee propolis can heal is quite long.

Bee propolis can heal many more ailments.

Bee propolis actually has tons of healing properties. It can effectively treat
high fever, rhinitis, asthma, laryngitis, coughs and colds. It can also effectively
treat gastrointestinal ulcers, sore eyes (otitis media), hypertension, and thyroid
ailments.
Recent studies have also been saying that bee propolis can be instrumental
in destroying cancer cells (although this claim needs more studies for science to
say conclusively that it can help cure cancer).

Precautions about taking bee propolis

Not everyone can take bee propolis, though. Some people may be sensitive to it.
Those who are allergic to bee pollen, bee stings and who may be sensitive to trees that
have lots of pollen may have allergic reactions to bee propolis.
Allergic reactions to bee propolis can include headaches, itchy throat, skin
flushing or wheezing. Stop taking bee propolis if this happens to you.
If ever you experience allergic reaction, please be vigilant. Look for
immediate emergency medical attention if your reaction seems to be quite severe.

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Suggestions on taking the right bee propolis supplement

The manufacture and production of bee propolis supplements are not regulated. This is why you should be
extra careful in choosing the bee propolis that you will take. This is because bee propolis supplements are quite
expensive and it’s very easy to adulterate. There are a lot of fraudsters out there who manufacture bee propolis
supplements in severely diluted form.
To ensure that you really get the benefits of bee propolis, please try to check the following:
1. Try to study if the bee propolis is manufactured by a company that follows strict pharmaceutical
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance – meaning it’s very careful and strict about the
process that the product undergoes. This is important, most especially since, as I mentioned earlier, the
manufacture of supplements such as bee propolis is not regulated.

2. Check the ingredient label. Read the ingredients and be sure that it does not contain any filler such as
starch, gluten, silica, or any additives like sucrose (sugar) and artificial colors, dyes or flavours.

3. Contact the manufacturer. Ask about the composition and potency of their bee propolis. Find out if
they have a certificate confirming this. If the manufacturer does not answer you, or does not get back
to you, it may not be a good sign.

There may be other good sources of bee propolis, but my wife is happy with the bee propolis from Ilog
Maria. They only have one store—and it’s in faraway Tagaytay. Whenever we go there, we usually stop by to
buy their bee propolis.
But you can order from their website at www.IlogMaria.com

May your dreams come true,

Bo Sanchez

P.S. I can’t believe the number of people who tell me they take our Morning Power Drink (Habit #1). And they
feel healthier because of it. If one Healing Habit can do that, imagine what 52 Healing Habits can do? Continue
to be healthier each day!

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