Actiflex,
Manuka
Honey
with Bee
Venom,
is used
as a
natural
remedy
for the
(pain)
relief
of (rheumatoid)
arthritis
and
multiple
sclerosis
(MS).
Actiflex
can be
the
alternative,
natural
cure
(often
referred
to as
homeopathic
treatment
or
alternative
medicine)
that is
able to
replace
a
hurtful
bee
sting
therapy
or
bee
venom
therapy
(also
called
apitherapy).
Customer
Testimony:
Actiflex
used for
MS
"Well,
my story
could be
long,
but I'll
keep it
short. I
have
been
under
treatment
for MS
for the
past 2
years.
The
prescription
medication
that the
doctors
prescribed
had
no
effect
on me or
my MS. I
was
beginning
to lose
hope. I
figured
I'd give
it
one more
try and
decided
to try
something
on my
own.
I had
come
across
the
Manuka
Honey
USA Web
site and
I saw
that the
Manuka
Honey
with bee
venom
was used
as an
alternative
treatment
for MS.
So I
figured
why not.
After
not
being
able to
walk
without
extreme
limp,
and not
being
able to
walk up
stairs,
I
ordered
some
Actiflex
and
tried it
out.
After
just 4
daysI was
able to
show my
mom that
her 29
year old
son can
run
again, which brought extreme delight to both of us. So I recommend that Actiflex be purchased and used, because I did, and now I'm a better person for it!" K.B. Oct. 18, 2004
Customer
Testimony:
Actiflex
used for
Arthritis
"I have
been
applying
Bee
Sting
Therapy
for
quite a
while
now,
with
success.
I have
arthritis
and with
that, a
lot a
pain,
especially
in my
left
knee.
But I am
tired of
keeping
bees and
applying
them to
sting me
every
day. It
is a
painful
process.
So I was
looking
for an
alternative
natural
product,
where I
don't
have to
go
through
the bee
stinging
process.
That's
when I
found
your
website!
I
ordered
Actiflex
and
started
taking
it right
away.
Since my
body was
already
immunized
with bee
venom, I
started
taking 1
teaspoon
of
Actiflex.
After
only 20
minutes,
my left
knee
stopped
hurting.
I have
been
taking
your
product
ever
since,
and I'm
glad
that I
no
longer
have to
apply
live
bees for
my
arthritis.
Thanks a
ton."
T.R.,
Denver,
Colorado
Customer
Testimony:
Actiflex
used
for
Migraines
This
Product
(Active
Manuka
Honey
with Bee
Venom
called
Actiflex)
is
fantastic.
My wife
was
looking
into the
Bee
Sting
Therapy,
in an
attempt
to
control
or
eliminate
migraine
headaches,
or at
least to
stop
taking
Zomig.
She has
not had
a
migraine
since
taking
Bee
Venom
Honey
and is
slowly
getting
off all
associated
prescription
medicines
with no
side
effects.
She has
also
regained
energy
and is
feeling
stronger
and
happier
as a
bonus.
Please
do not
stop
making
this
product.
K.D.
Temecula,
CA
Bee
Venom
Therapy
has been
practiced
for
more
than
twelve
centuries
and is
part of
clinical
therapeutic
treatments
in
Eastern
Europe
and
Asia.
Bee
Venom
Therapy
also
plays an
important
role in
Chinese
Acupuncture.
Traditionally
Bee
Venom
Therapy
involves
applying
bees
directly
to the
patient's
affected
area
and
building
up a
number
of
stings
over
time to
achieve
maximum
therapeutic
results
for
arthritis
and
possibly
Multiple
Sclerosis
(MS).
In
1928,
bee
venom
injections
were
developed
by
Ketschy,
eliminating
the
painful
stinging
process
by live
bees!More
recently,
Bee
Venom
Therapy
has
increased
in
Western
Society
as an
alternative
to the
use of
synthetic
drugs in
the
treatment
of
arthritis,
other
rheumatoid
inflammations
and
multiple
sclerosis.
What
is Bee
Venom?
Bee
Venom
is a
water-soluble
blend of
proteins
(enzymes
and
peptides).
Bee
Venom
contains
over 18
components
of
pharmacological
activities.
The
major
allergic
components
are the
enzymes.
The
major
bioactive
substances
are the
peptides.
Melittin
and
Apamin
found in
bee
venom
have
been
shown to
stimulate
the
pituitary
gland in
humans
and
animals,
releasing
a
hormone
that
causes
the
adrenal
gland to
produce
cortisol,
one of
the
body's
major
anti-inflammatory
agents!
MCD
peptide
found in
bee
venom
has been
shown to
produce
an
anti-inflammatory
effect
in
animals
100
times
stronger
than the
common
anti-inflammatory
drug
hydro-cortisone!
The
effect
is in
addition
to the
cortisol
effect.
Bee
venom is
not
accompanied
by the
typical
side
effects
normally
associated
to
cortisone
- apart
from
allergic
reaction.
Customer Testimony: How Actiflex helped MS patient walk again...
I, F.M., suffer from Multiple Sclerosis. I have taken Manuka Honey with Bee Venom (Actiflex) for the past month. Last week, I realized how much it had helped me, since I was able to walk again,something I hadn't been able to do for 3 years due to my handicap problem. I'm very happy and am very anxious to continue the manuka honey. As soon as I finish the next two Bee Venoms, I will contact you with further information. thanks for all your help! Sincerely F.M. Miami, Florida
Can
anyone
take
Manuka
Honey
with Bee
Venom =
Actiflex
Plus?
NO! Do NOT use Actiflex (MANUKA HONEY with BEE VENOM), if you suffer from bee sting allergy, uncompensated allergies, cardiovascular conditions, open tuberculosis, insulin dependent diabetes, use of beta-blockers or if it contradicts with any other medication you may be taking.
Do NOT use Actiflex Plus if you have not discussed it with your doctor FIRST, even if you don't have any of the above mentioned ailments!
We strongly advise you to seek medical advice from your doctor first before using Actiflex. We (Manuka Honey USA and it's employees) can not be held responsible for ANY adverse outcome or reaction you may experience from Actiflex. When you buy Actiflex, you automatically agree to hold Manuka Honey USA and it's employees harmless of any claims whatsoever. It is your sole responsibility to seek medical, professional advice first.
The
Anti-Arthritis
Effect
The
major
use of
Bee
Venom as
a
therapeutic
has been
in the
treatment
of
rheumatoid
arthritis.
Rheumatoid
arthritis
is an
inflammatory
disease
causing
pain,
restricted
movement
and
disfigurement.
The
disease
can also
result
in
reduced
oxygen
supply
to
tissues
and
impairment
of the
lymphatic
system,
resulting
in
restricted
blood
flow and
calcified
over-growth
of
joints.
There is
no known
cure for
the
disease,
and
current
treatment
involves
the use
of drugs
and
other
methods
to
reduce
tissue
inflammation
around
joints.
In the
US, 12%
of the
population
suffer
from
arthritis.
In
animal
studies
bee
venom
has
shown to
suppress
arthritis
by
stimulating
the
adrenal
gland to
produce
cortisol,
which
then
inferred
with the
action
of
lymphocytes.
Customer Testimony: Actiflex used for Arthritis
I am a beekeeper. I have been doing live bee sting therapy for about 4-5 years for my arthritis. Let me tell you, I am not crazy about the bee sting therapy, it is very painful, especially the first 5 stings. After the body has taken 5 stings, the next 5 stings only hurt a little more. I also belong to a beekeepers club. Someone there told me, that I should look up the keyword “apitherapy” (bee sting therapy), that is when I found the website www.manukahoneyusa.com. I ordered Actiflex, (Active Manuka Honey with Bee Venom). For the past two weeks I have not been doing the bee sting therapy, I just used Actiflex. This honey seems to be doing the job. I feel fine now. I no longer have lower back pain and muscle aches due to arthritis. I can also feel my fingers again. I am NOT missing the pain of bee sting therapy. All I do is, I take 1 teaspoon of Actiflex in the morning and 1 teaspoon in the evening for my arthritis. I am relieved that I no longer have to do go through the unpleasant bee stinging process! I also suffer from scleroderma due to exposure to vinyl chloride when working with pvc, producing ducts 58 years ago, and the honey seems to work for that too.
H.L. North Salem, N.H.
Mechanisms
involved
in this
anti-inflammatory
effect
of bee
venom
have
been
reviewed
by a
number
of
authors,
including
Banks
and
Shipoliini
(1986),
Rekka
and
Kourounakis
(1990)
and Kim
(1990)
Most of
the
evidence
for the
anti-arthritis
effect
of bee
venom (apitherapy)
on
humans
is
either
anecdotal
or is
provided
in case
studies
by
doctors.
Beck
(1935)
recorded
a number
of cases
where
bee
venom
significantly
improved
arthritis
symptoms.
A
hospital
used bee
venom on
acupuncture
points
and
reported
significant
improvement
of
symptoms
in 66%
of cases
treated
(Potchinkova,
1987)
Broadman
(1962)
also
reported
that
many
doctors
have
used Bee
Venom in
the
treatment
of
arthritis.
Schmidt
and
Buchmann
(1993)
have
commented
that
such
testimonials
indicate
that a
beneficial
effect
certainly
exists
in
relation
to
arthritis.
However,
anecdotal
evidence
does not
explain
why the
effect
is
occurring,
or the
clinical
relevance
of the
effect.
A clinical trial on the effects of bee venom on arthritis was conducted by Korner (1938). Small dose venom injections were given to 100 patients suffering symptoms. Over time, 73% of patients showed significant improvement in symptoms.
A total of 326 patients diagnosed by x-ray as suffering from degenerative spinal conditions received bee venom cream treatments using ultrasound. Following treatment, 59.5% of patients reported being free from pain, while 30% said their pain had decreased (Pochinkova, 1973).
Bee
venom
was
applied
to
acupuncture
points
on 48
patients
suffering
from
joint
inflammation
and
rheumatism.
Following
treatments,
70% of
patients
were
free
from
pain,
28%
reported
subjective
results
and 2%
showed
no
change
in
condition
(Giza
1985).
Customer Testimony: Actiflex used for Arthritis
"I already tried bee sting therapy, so I knew that I was not allergic to bee stings. As you recommended, I also checked with my doctor to make sure that Actiflex will not contradict with any other medication that I am currently taking. I placed an order last week. Since my body was already immunized with bee venom, I started talking 1 teaspoon of Actiflex, and let it melt under the tongue. I tell you Elaine, after only a half an hour, my left arthritic knee was no longer painful! This stuff works really well. I will keep ordering as needed. Thank you also for your kind help in getting my order out the same day." J.R. of Wyoming
A trial
conducted
in the
US
studied
arthritic
patients
with
chronic
symptoms
not
responding
to drug
therapy.
Patients
received
bee
venom
injections
twice
weekly
for six
weeks.
Most
patients
showed
significant
improvement
in
symptoms
by the
12th
treatment,
and no
patients
showed
undue
side
effects
(Kim
1992).
Clinical
studies
are
currently
under
way to
study
the use
of bee
venom
for
people
suffering
from MS
(multiple
sclerosis).
Most
people
react in
some way
to a bee
sting,
and as a
result
many
people
regard
themselves
as
'allergic
to bee
stings'.
However,
US
estimates
show
that the
number
of
people
with
some
form of
allergy
to
insect
stings
is only
1-2%.
The
percentage
of total
deaths
due to
bee
venom
allergies
is
0.0008%,
or less
than 1
in 12
million.
The
initial
reaction
to a bee
sting is
local
redness,
swelling,
pain and
itchiness.
However
this is
not an
indication
of bee
venom
allergy,
since
the
medical
definition
of a
stinging
insect
allergy
is
sting-induced
systemic
reactions
by the
body
that
occurs
somewhere
other
than the
local
area of
the
sting.
Pain and
redness
is a
'normal
reaction'.
A larger
local
reaction
can
occur in
the area
of the
sting in
a radius
of 3
inches
(10cm)
or more,
increasing
in size
over
several
days,
and
creating
massive
swelling.
This
type of
larger
local
reaction
is also
not
life-threatening,
unless
the
sting
and
swelling
occurs
nearby
the
airway.
Bee
Venom
allergy
can
create a
systemic
allergic
reaction
that
affects
the
circulatory
and
respiratory
systems!
Reactions
include
shock,
unconsciousness,
fainting,
difficulty
breathing
and
massive
swelling
of the
throat!
Symptoms
include
nausea,
dizziness,
an urge
to use
the
toilet,
general
weakness,
itchy
palms,
soles,
eyes and
throat.
Relaxation
and
reassurance
of the
patient
should
be
encouraged
in order
to
prevent
panic.
Panic
can make
the
condition
worse,
breathing
troubles
may
follow,
and left
unchecked
could
lead to
cardiovascular
failure
and
death!
When
breathing
problems
occur,
immediate
medical
attention
is
required!
Intra-muscular
injection
of
epinephrine
(adrenaline)
is the
recognized
treatment
to
alleviate
the
symptoms
of
allergy
(Barach
1984).
ATTENTION!
A person
generally
does NOT
suffer
an
allergic
reaction
on their
FIRST
exposure
to
insect
venom.
The
first
sting
causes
the body
to
produce
an
allergy-causing
antibody
(IgE).
When the
person
receives
a SECOND
sting
later in
time,
the
venom
causes
an IgE
induced
reaction!
Research
has
shown
that
there is
no
link
between
sufferers
of bee
venom
allergy
and
sufferers
of other
allergies
such as
asthma,
hay
fever
and food
allergies.
(Settipane
1972,
Lockey
1988).
Bee
Venom is
also
incorporated
in
ointments,
inhalations
and
tablets
(Sharma
and
Singh,
1983)
Commercial
creams
are
manufactured
that
include
bee
venom,
forapin
and
apicosan
in
Germany,
apvene
in
France
and
immenin
in
Austria
(Krell
1993).
The
ointments
are used
in
topical
applications
on
inflamed
and sore
joints.
MANUKA
HONEY
with BEE
VENOM &
GINGER 'Actiflex
Plus'
from New
Zealand
is
now
available
at
Manuka
Honey
USA
www.manukahoneyusa.com
TOLL-FREE
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Tel:
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How to
take
Active
Manuka
Honey
with
Bee
Venom &
Ginger =
Actiflex
Plus
MANUKA
HONEY
with Bee
Venom
and
Ginger
is
called
Actiflex
Plus.
Actiflex
Plus is
best
taken
without
food
and left
under
the
tongue
as long
as
possible,
since
tasteless
bee
venom is
best
absorbed
in the
mouth.
Start
out with
taking
just
1/4
teaspoon
of
Actiflex
Plus
once a
day,
as some
people
may risk
allergic
reactions.
A small
amount
of
Actiflex
Plus can
help
immunize
yourself.
Build
up
gradually
to half
a
teaspoon
a day.
Within a
week or
two,
you
should
be able
to take
a
teaspoon
of
Actiflex
Plus, up
to 3x a
day.
LINKS about APITHERAPY (BEE VENOM THERAPY)
Apitherapy Reference Data Base including Apitherapy Societies, Up-coming Events, Apitherapy Links & Resources, Apitherapy Contacts and Discussion Forums
We
strongly
advise
you to
seek
medical
advice
from
your
doctor
FIRST
before
buying
Actiflex
Plus. We
(Manuka
Honey
USA and
it's
employees)
can not
be held
responsible
for ANY
outcome
you may
experience
from
this
product
or any
other
product
bought
from
Manuka
Honey
USA.
We
recommend,
that you
print
out this
entire
page and
bring it
to your
doctor
for a
professional
review!
To find
out more
about
Bee
Venom
Therapy
you can
do
research
on
Apitherapy
on the
Internet,
Libraries
etc. to
better
familiarize
yourself
with
this
type of
therapy.
More
links
are also
found at
HONEY
RESOURCE
LINKS.
When you
buy
Actiflex
Plus or
any
other
product
from
Manuka
Honey
USA, you
automatically
agree to
hold
MANUKA
HONEY
USA and
it's
employees
harmless.
It is
your
sole
responsibility
to seek
professional
medical
advice
for all
your
medical
needs.
Manuka
Honey
USA does
NOT make
any
health-claims
of any
kind of
any of
it's
products
sold.
Natural
remedies
are used
at ones
own
responsibility!
We encourage our Customers to do a lot of research online as well as in your local library about Bee Venom Therapy in general, in order to know as much as possible about this alternative treatment. Share the information you found and printed out with your doctor. Have yourself tested by your doctor, to make sure that you are NOT allergic to bee venom, and also discuss with your doctor if any other medication, vitamins or herbs you may be taking, may cause serious side effects, when taken together with Actiflex Plus (Manuka Honey with Bee Venom). Once you have your doctor's approval, you may go ahead and place your order with Manuka Honey USA.
When searching for more information on the internet and in your local library, search for terms like:
- bee venom therapy
- bee sting therapy
- apitherapy
- alternative treatments for arthritis
- alternative treatments for MS
- bee venom etc.
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