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• Steps
• Part 1 of 4: Choosing the Right Bee Pollen
• Part 2 of 4: Using Bee Pollen for Allergies
• Part 3 of 4: Bee Pollen and Its Properties
• Part 4 of 4: When to Seek Medical Help

Bee pollen is a ball of pollen that worker bees collect into a tiny pellet. Its composition depends on the pollen collection site. Pollen from different places differ in the level of antibacterial and antioxidant activity, as well as the mechanism of action on allergies. Generally, if you want to use pollen to treat allergies, you should take local bee pollen and use it to treat local allergies.

Steps

Part 1 of 4: Choosing the Right Bee Pollen

1. 1 Choose the right pollen. There are many different beekeeping products available. One such product is bee pollen. Bee pollen is tiny granules of pollen that collect on bees during flight. This pollen contains bee saliva.Bee pollen is sold naturally, as well as tablets and capsules.
   • Raw bee pollen is more beneficial. Never reheat it, otherwise it will lose its beneficial enzymes. Scoop up some pellets and take them like this or sprinkle on food.
   • Bee pollen is not the same as honey, honeycomb, royal milk from bees, or bee venom. Some people believe that bee products such as honey and royal milk from bees can also help with allergies.
2. 2 Find a local supplier. Bee pollen from your area is best for treating allergies. When choosing bee pollen, try to find a local supplier to reduce your susceptibility to local allergies.
   • When we say local pollen, it means that it must be collected from areas with the same plants that you are allergic to.
   • If you can't find local suppliers, do your research and find a reputable supplier who sells a pure product and can supply you with bee pollen from a wide variety of plants.
3. 3 Pay attention to the color. When choosing bee pollen, look for a wide variety of colors. The presence of different colors suggests that the pollen was collected from different plants. This will help fight allergens from a variety of sources.
4. 4 Find out where you can buy bee pollen. Local bee pollen can be purchased at various locations. Local bee pollen can be purchased at organic or health food stores. Bee pollen can also be found at public farmers' markets. If there are farms in your area that sell honey, you may be able to buy bee pollen here as well.
   • Vendors, markets or farms that sell bee pollen can be found online.

Part 2 of 4: Using Bee Pollen for Allergies

1. 1 Take a trial dose. Before taking in a lot of pollen, swallow a test dose to see how your body will respond to it. Start with 1/8 teaspoon of granules (0.625 g). Wait 24 hours to determine the presence or absence of an adverse reaction.
   • The trial dose can also be one pollen granule. Increase your pollen count slowly each day to measure your response or tolerance.
   • Side effects include asthma attacks and anaphylactic reaction, which manifests itself in the form of a mild skin rash. Anaphylactic reactions and asthma attacks can be life-threatening, so be careful.
   • Tell your doctor about any symptoms you are experiencing.
2. 2 Increase your bee pollen dose gradually. If after 24 hours you still have no side effects from taking pollen, start gradually increasing your pollen dosage. Increase the dosage daily by 1/8 teaspoon (about 0.625 g).
   • Typically, the dosage of bee pollen during allergy season is 2.5-10 grams.
3. 3 Start taking pollen a month before allergy season. To get the most out of your bee pollen, start taking it a month before your usual allergies. Then, keep taking pollen throughout the allergy season to reduce your exposure.
   • To relieve fall allergies, buy bee pollen that was harvested in the fall. If you have a spring allergy, buy pollen harvested in the spring.

Part 3 of 4: Bee Pollen and Its Properties

1. 1 Learn about the benefits of bee pollen. Typically, bee pollen contains significant amounts of amino acids, antioxidants, and fatty acids. It is also rich in minerals such as zinc, copper, iron and potassium, as well as vitamins A, E, and a number of B vitamins. Bee pollen also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
2. 2 Learn how bee pollen affects allergies. The ability of bee pollen to reduce susceptibility to grass bloom allergy has been tested in only a few small studies, but the results of these studies have been generally positive. Allergy vaccination is a treatment that is used to change an allergic reaction. Bee pollen helps protect the body against the effects of allergens.
   • Bee pollen and bee pollen extract have been shown to reduce the production of histamine, a substance known to cause allergy symptoms such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.
   • In a number of studies, allergies to grass pollen, house dust and grass blooms have been successfully treated with bee pollen.
3. 3 Find out about the risk group. Exposure to bee pollen has not been tested in children and pregnant women. Because of this, they are at risk. It is not recommended to give bee pollen to children under 12 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those with asthma.
   • Some people may have an adverse reaction to bee pollen. In some cases, people have experienced severe allergic reactions, including anaphylactic shock.

Part 4 of 4: When to Seek Medical Help

1. 1 Talk to your doctor before trying to treat allergies with pollen. Pollen works for some people, but it is not safe for everyone. It only works if you are allergic to pollen. In addition, she herself can cause severe allergic reactions. Ask your allergist if pollen can help you and if it's safe for you to take it.
   • Tell your doctor about any allergies you have.
   • Tell your doctor about all medications and supplements you are taking.
   • Keep in mind that bee pollen is commonly used for mild pollen allergies. On the other hand, if the allergy is severe, pollen can trigger an allergic reaction.
2. 2 See your doctor if allergy symptoms persist. If your allergy symptoms do not respond to self-treatment, make an appointment with an allergist. Tell him what symptoms you have and when they started. Your doctor will advise you on additional treatment or prescribe a medication. See your doctor for the following symptoms:
   • sneezing;
   • itchy nose, eyes, or mouth;
   • runny nose, nasal congestion;
   • reddened, watery, or puffy eyes.
3. 3 Get an allergy test if you are not sure if you are allergic to pollen. Bee pollen will only help with pollen allergies. If you don't know what exactly you are allergic to, testing will help. Ask your doctor to do them or give you a referral to find the right treatment.
   • When testing for allergies, your doctor will apply one drop of different allergens to your forearm skin and make scratches or light injections through them with a disposable needle. You will need to wait 15 minutes and then the doctor will examine the samples and tell you the results. The procedure is not painful, but a little unpleasant.
4. 4 Seek emergency medical attention if you have a severe allergic reaction to pollen. Bee pollen can cause serious allergic reactions, even life-threatening. However, try not to worry, as with timely medical attention you will most likely be fine. Go to the emergency room or call an ambulance for the following symptoms:
   • swelling of your face, eyes, or lips;
   • lack of air;
   • difficulty swallowing;
   • hives;
   • dizziness or lightheadedness;
   • weakness.