They say the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) has been around for some 25 million years and its importance to our ecosystems and survival is well documented, what isn’t as widely known is the health benefits they offer! From the antibacterial and and antioxidant properties of honey and propolis to the viable treatment of certain cancers using Bee Venom!
Apitherapy, the use of products from honey bees for the treatment of specific ailments isn’t new, in fact apitherapy has it’s roots in many ancient civilisations and it’s benefits are documented by the Egyptians, Greeks and the Chinese.
The use of Bee Beds for stress reduction and relaxation is understood to have originated in Eastern Europe, and is strongly associated with the Ukraine and Slovenia, where these therapeutic cabins were used to treat sleeping disorders, fatigue and respiratory issues.