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The bee lives in an atmosphere, that is entirely impregnated with love..
Rudolf Steiner
From time immemorial, human culture has been fascinated by bees.
Mythic pictures and writings tell of our close affinity and connection with these complex creatures, as well as the inestimable value of honey and wax. With reports of colony collapse and the wholesale demise of bee populations, it is forcing us to awaken to the critical role they play in human existance, and our food supply..
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Honey bees help produce 1 in 3 bites of food we eat.
There’s a reverence to bees, as they are keeping us alive they’re god creatures and if we don’t protect them then were not protecting ourselves
Honey was considered so sacred as a gift from the bees, the honey was not sold until the end of the 19th century, most was given away as a gift one of the most beneficial and healing substances we can imagine such as enzymes, nutrients, trace minerals, forces of silica in it, silica is a substance found in half the earths mantle, the silica in US is mainly in our sense organs, the sensing to what goes on in our surroundings. So the silica and honey have a beneficial influence on our evolution. Mainly since the 19th century we’ve gone into controlling nature more and more, industrial revolution, chemical processing into agriculture and food, and we have lost that feeling for the sacredness. In 1923 Rudolf Steiner said this mechinisim of bee keeping, the realm of life with the bee becoming mechanised and industrialised, that will eventually destroy the bee and it may not survive to the end of the century. Now the bees are facing colony collapse disorder, Steiners prediction was true. Our very lives depend on the bees, every single human should be interested in bee keeping, our lives depend on it. We are seeing changes in climate, but the pressing urgency of the bee colony collapse is the most urgent issue facing out planet today. The honey bee’s vitality and health has been brough down by the industrialisation of honey making. Monoculture (a cingle homogenous culture with out diversity) from nature is the reason the bees are suffering, it’s a distorted eco system. We’ve taken out natures ability to fertialise and balance pests naturally and in harmony with biodiversity, stripped it bare and pumped our soil, food and environment full of toxic pesticides and chemical fertilisers. We are destroying the very insects which make our food possible through pollination. Mono crops have killed biodiversity and our bee colonies.
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Queen of the Sun – What are the bees telling us?
The Bee understanding project film
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BLOG – life of the honey bee, by Rudolf Steiner
the bees surrender themselves entirely to Venus, unfolding a life of love throughout the whole hive. This life will be filled with wisdom; you can well imagine how wise it must be!
I have already told you various things about the reproductive process and the unconscious wisdom contained in it. This unconscious wisdom is unfolded by the bees in their external activity. What we only experience when love arises in our hearts is to be found, as it were, in the whole bee-hive as substance. The whole hive is in reality permeated with love. The individual bees renounce love in manifold ways, and thus develop love throughout the whole hive. One only begins to understand the life of the bees when one knows that the bee lives in an atmosphere completely pervaded by love.
On the other hand the bee is quite especially favoured by the fact that, in its turn, it feeds upon just those parts of the plants which are also wholly pervaded by love. The bees suck out their food — which they then turn into honey — exclusively from those parts of the plants that are centred in love; they bring, so to speak, the love-life of the flowers into the hive.
Hence one must say that the life of the bees must be studied by making use of the soul.
This is much less necessary when we study the ants and the wasps for we shall see that here, though they withdraw themselves to some extent, still they do surrender themselves more to sexual life. With the exception of the Queen, the bees are actually beings which, as I would like to put it, say to themselves “We will renounce the individual sexual life that we make ourselves ‘bearers of love.’” Thus they have been able to bring what lives in the flowers into the hive; and when you begin really to think this out rightly, you will reach the whole mystery of the bee-hive.
The life of this sprouting, budding love which is in the flowers is there too, within the honey. You can also study what honey does, when you eat it yourself. What does the honey do? When honey is eaten it furthers the right connection in man between the airy and the watery elements. Nothing is better for man than to add the right proportion of honey to his food. For in a wonderful way the bees see to it that man learns to work with his soul upon the organs of his body. In the honey the bee gives back again to man what he needs to further the activity of his soul-forces within his body. Thus when man adds some honey to his food, he wishes so to prepare his soul that it may work rightly within his body — breathe rightly.
Bee-keeping is therefore something that greatly helps to advance our civilisation, for it makes men strong.
You see, when one realises that the bees receive very many influences from the starry worlds, one sees also how they can pass on to man what is fitted for him. All that is living, when it is rightly combined, works rightly together. When one stands before a hive of bees one should say quite solemnly to oneself: “By way of the bee-hive the whole Cosmos enters man and makes him strong and able.”
THE BEE GODDESS
According to Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who discovered and taught the use of honey and from whom bees were believed to have received their name. She was one of the nymphic nurses of Zeus, sister to Amaltheia, but rather than feeding the baby milk, Melissa fed him honey.
Melissa – “bee” was the title given to Aphrodite’s high priestess at the honeycomb-shrine of Mount Eryx, where the Goddess’s fetish was a golden honeycomb. Pythagoreans perceived the hexagon as an expression of the spirit of Aphrodite whose sacred number was six. She worshipped bees as her sacred creatures because they understood how to create perfect hexagons in their honeycomb. In Her temple at Eryx, the priestesses were melissae, “bees” and the Goddess herself was entitled Melissa, the Queen Bee.
Seeking to understand nature’s secrets through geometry, the Pythagoreans meditated on the endless triangular lattice, all sixty-degree angles, that results from extending the sides of all hexagons in the honey comb diagram until their lines meet in the centers of adjacent hexagons. It seemed to them a revelation of the underlying symmetry of the cosmos.
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Ensuring our food security
Bees are so important to our livelihood as they help to pollinate most of the crops we eat and many that feed farm livestock. In fact, nearly two-thirds of Australia’s agricultural production benefits from bee pollination.
But bee populations are under threat. Destruction of their natural habitat, intensive farming practices, and pests and diseases are just some of the complex reasons driving a decline in both the number and diversity of bees.
Honey bees are the most widespread managed pollinator having co-evolved with our food production systems.
Without bees, our food security is at risk. That’s why food security needs bee security.
Bolstering Ecosystem Health
Bees are keystone species. They play a vital role in preserving biodiversity and ecosystem health and without them, many ecosystems would be altered or cease to exist altogether.
There are over 20,000 species of bee that exist globally and Australia is home to around 2,000 species of native bee. These bees have co-evolved with our unique native flora over thousands of years.
Without bees, our ecosystems are at risk. That’s why biodiversity needs bee security.
CBD Infused Honey: Benefits, Effects & How to Use It?
BYCBD GENESIS ONAUGUST 18, 2022 0COMMENT
Do you know that CBD infused honey is a beneficial way to add wellness to your favourite daily drink, snack, or meal? Doubtful? CBD or cannabidiol has become available in every form imaginable over the past years. And CBD honey can add some sweetness, productivity, and relaxation to your life.
The combination is pretty delicious and nutritious. Even better, it is easy to make your own DIY beneficial package at home. As excellent as these two things are separate, imagine what they could do together. It is unlike anything the universe has seen since medieval times. Yeees! CBD infused honey is that good.
But where will you get it, or how should you prepare it and use it to reap the most benefits? Well, this article unpacks all!
What Is CBD Infused Honey?
CBD infused honey is just a mixture of CBD and honey. It is made by mixing natural honey, and CBD extracted from organic hemp under gentle heat. Most of us know that honey is sweet and quite beneficial to our bodies. CBD infused honey is a beneficial all-in-one product to gear up your overall wellness in various ways, it’s the new life-changer in the hemp world.
Here you get a delicious, healthy product that combines and potentiates honey and CBD benefits. So, can you put CBD oil in honey? Yes, you can do that to enhance the utmost health benefits.
CBD (either isolate, full-spectrum or broad-spectrum) is usually mixed with other natural flavors in order to make it edible. Not that it tastes bad, but it has an earthy, grassy taste that some people find unappealing. However, most people do not mind the taste, considering the tons of health benefits it possesses.
What CBD honey does is make CBD sweet, palatable, and more commercially appealing to the public – most people like sweet things.
Honey as a healing product is nothing new; it was used in medicine 5,000 years ago (in Egypt). Honey was used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine; Greeks were using it, even the Romans
honey adds nutrition to your body. Honey is less likely to spike blood sugar level; it has a lower rating on the glycemic index than table sugar. Also, it contains antioxidants so it can help you against cellular damage
help boost your body’s natural defenses. Honey contains substances that can protect cells in the body from structural damage. Those substances are called antioxidants. One of the antioxidants in honey is a very strong polyphenol. Polyphenol reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
The color of honey indicates the concentration of antioxidants. Honey containing more antioxidants is darker in color.
Antibacterial Benefits
Honey can kill or inhibit the growth of a wide range of bacterial and fungal species. The discovery occurred in 1882, thanks to Dutch scientist Van Ketel. Honey’s antibacterial properties come from hydrogen peroxide produced by enzyme glucose oxidase. According to 2008 study honey can destroy drug-resistant bacteria like MSRA. Research has found that honey can destroy some parasites, viruses and tumor cells. The importance of honey is that it fights infection better than antibiotics. Antibiotics target bacteria while they are growing, giving an opportunity to develop resistance. Honey’s properties prevent pathogens from easily developing resistance to it. Honey disrupts quorum sensing and makes antibiotics more effective. Quorum sensing is cell communication that enables bacteria to adapt and develop resistance. This is very beneficial, as antibiotic resistance is a common problem.
Honey Reduces Symptoms of Allergies
Seasonal allergies are creating problems for many people. They usually begin in February and last until August or September. These allergies occur when plants start to produce pollen. People may inhale pollen, and the body perceives it as a foreign invader, similar to a bacteria or virus. In response, the body mounts an attack which results in allergy symptoms. Honey treats allergies similar to allergy shots. By eating local honey, a person is taking a small amount of pollen that might be causing allergy symptoms. Consuming local pollen may help in developing immunity to it. The body is exposed to small amount of pollen causing allergy, which triggers the production of antibodies. After repeated exposure body should build up antibodies. The body becomes accustomed to the presence of pollen resulting in a lesser allergic response.
Honey Boosts Memory and Energy
Honey is full of antioxidants that may help in reducing cellular damage and loss within the brain. A study from 2011 found that a daily intake of Malaysian honey may boost memory in postmenopausal women. Honey could provide an alternative therapy for the hormone related intellectual decline. After taking 20 mg of honey daily, the women had better short-term memory than women who took hormone pills. Another benefit for our brain is that honey helps the body absorb calcium. The brain needs calcium for processing thought and making decisions. An Argentinian study found the importance of honey for children. According to study honey helped in building and developing the central nervous system. Also, it can reduce anxiety, improve memory and learning, and enhance their intellectual performance. (Journal of the Argentine Chemical Society, Vol. 96, no. 2, 2008)
One of the important uses of honey is an instant energy booster. Honey contains many different kinds of sugar molecules, especially glucose and fructose. Granulated sugar consists of bonded glucose and fructose, while in honey they are separated. Because of separation, they don’t need an extra step in the digestive process. Glucose is absorbed fast and acts as an instant energy source. Fructose is absorbed slower than glucose providing energy over a longer period. Such properties provide an excellent energy boost for people engaging in sports. Energy boosting properties show the importance of honey for any active person.
Helps with Digestion
Thanks to honey being a mild laxative, it helps reduce constipation, bloating and gas. Honey is rich in “friendly” bacteria which aid in digestion, reduce allergies and keep the immune system healthy. Using honey instead of white sugar reduces the toxic effects of mycotoxins in the belly. Mycotoxins are poisonous chemical compounds produced by certain fungi.
Importance of Honey for Your Skin
Honey is an amazing natural ingredient that can enhance your skin’s beauty. It has natural moisturizers, anti-aging formulas, antioxidants, nutrients and natural healing. Such properties make it a common ingredient in many skin-care products. Our skin is our biggest organ so we should take care of it, and honey is perfect for that. Because of higher concentration of phytonutrients, raw honey is recommended. They are chemicals in plants and help to protect the plant’s vitality. Some protect the plant from UV radiation while others protect it from insect attack. For humans, they can be beneficial because of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Promotes Wound Healing and Reduces Scars
Antibacterial and antiseptic properties of honey can promote healing and prevent infection. Sugars in honey react with water in such way that microorganisms cannot develop. Honey in contact with fluids from sores and ulcers promotes the production of hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide can have an antibacterial effect on ulcerated areas, speeding up healing. Honey is also excellent for reducing scars from face, skin, body, and lips. It helps to regenerate the tissue of the skin by healing the scars. You could try a recipe that requires mixing one tablespoon of honey with one tablespoon of olive oil. Apply the mixture to damaged skin and massage it in the circular motion for one or two minutes. After the massage, place a washcloth over your skin and let it sit until cool. If repeated daily, improvement should be seen soon.
Moisturizes the Skin and Helps with Oily skin
The importance of honey for dry skin comes from its ability to absorb water from the environment. But, it should not be used in dry weather. Dry weather may result in honey extracting water from your skin, making your skin drier. The moisturizing property makes face masks with honey beneficial for dry areas of the skin. If you are prone to oily skin, then honey might be what you are looking for. It absorbs the excess moisture from your skin, so it keeps the skin safe from infections. Keeps your skin well moisturized without making it oily. Antibacterial and antiseptic properties help in eliminating pimples and acne. Continuous use might prevent the return of pimples and acne.
Cleans the Skin
The best way to clean skin is by exfoliating. Exfoliation is the process in which dead cells from the skin are removed. As we get older dead cells stick to skin surface giving dull and patchy look because of delayed shedding. Removing dead cells removes dirt that clogs pores and helps prevent acne and pimples. The organic acid from honey speeds up peeling of dead skin cells, stimulates circulation and evens skin tone. For soft and clean skin try honey and sugar scrub/face mask.
Protects Against Damage
As a natural antioxidant, honey provides protective benefits when used on the skin. Antioxidants in the honey help with skin repair by removing free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that damage cells and contribute to aging and disease. Their production is influenced by pollution, stress, the sun, disease, lack of sleep… The presence of free radicals is natural, and they can stimulate repair. In healthy body free radicals and antioxidants are in the balance. The problem starts when the concentration of free radicals gets higher, causing imbalance. Because of it antioxidants cannot negate radicals harmful effects fast enough. Such condition results in oxidative stress of internal organs. The balance can only be returned by adding more antioxidants to the body. One of the easiest ways to do that is realizing the importance of honey and eating it. Research has found that honey is effective protection of the skin from sun damage. Especially from premature wrinkling, which sometimes can lead to skin cancer.
Combats Skin and Scalp infections
There are many health benefits of honey on skin and scalp wellbeing as well. A study from 2001 researched the effects of honey on treating seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff. Every other day participants applied diluted honey on their problem areas. Honey was left for three hours, and then it was washed off with warm water. Treatment was successful for all patients. The itching was relieved, scaling disappeared in a week, lesions disappeared in two weeks. Patients that experienced hair loss also showed improvement. Patients who continued to apply honey once a week for six months did not suffer from a relapse.
Importance of honey for your food
Since ancient times people have loved the unique taste and sweetness of honey. They used it in cooking, baking, desserts, beverages and home remedies. The importance of honey in our food comes from many health benefits contained in it. Most commonly honey is used as an alternative sweetener. Health benefits and nutritional value make it a healthier choice than sugar. The main difference between sugar and honey is that sugar is man-made and honey is natural. Meaning that sugar is highly processed and often stripped of healthy components.
Honey has slightly more calories than sugar (honey: 64, sugar: 16), but also higher thickness and sweetness. Because of those properties, people using honey might still consume fewer calories. Less honey needs to be used for the same intensity of sweetness. The combination of fructose and glucose in honey helps regulate blood sugar levels. Glycemic index of honey is lower than that of sugar. That means that sugars from honey are absorbed slower and provide energy for a longer period. If added to a dish, honey gives it a unique flavor, balances and enhances flavors of other ingredients. To some dishes, honey might provide and help keep moisture, or even extend the shelf life of baked goods. Honey can be a great ingredient in sauces, dressings, marinades and dips as it acts as a binder and thickens them. There are many delicious recipes with honey, and they are worth trying.
Babies under one year should NOT be given honey or anything containing honey. At that age baby’s large intestine is not fully developed which makes it vulnerable to bacteria. Honey can contain Clostridium botulinum bacteria which can cause infant botulism. Adults can handle that bacteria without health issues because of the fully developed intestine.