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What is Bee Venom Therapy?

Bee venom therapy, also called apitherapy, is based on the principle of homeopathic medicine, that whatever substance can cause the symptoms of a disease, can also be the cure for it.

The simulated bee sting (Actiflex, taken orally), causes the immune system itself to relieve the inflammation that was caused by it. This reaction can at the same time help relieve ms symptoms and pain, leading to increased movement with less or no pain.

Actiflex is considered a natural treatment for multiple sclerosis. This product is taken under the tongue where there is a high absorption rate. Actiflex is readily absorbed into the blood stream and transported through the blood. Taking Actiflex orally is completely painless, compared to live bee sting therapy or bee venom injections.

Research

Certain chemicals that occur naturally in bee venom, seem to have anti-inflammatory effects in the body. In fact, bee venom apparently helps to produce cortisoles in the body that act as a pain reliever. The antioxidant property of bee venom also naturally supports the immune system.

In 1973 the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology published a study about a certain compound that occurs naturally in bee venom, Peptide-401. The study proves that Peptide-401 to be 100 times stronger than hydro cortisone in its anti-inflammatory properties.

The other substance that occurs naturally in bee venom is Melittin. Melittin helps stop the production of harmful free radicals in the body. Free radicals can have negative effects on the joints. Another benefit of Melittin is that it causes the pituitary gland in the body to release ACTH, which in turn stimulates the adrenal gland to help produce the body’s own cortisol.

Bee Venom positively affects the immune system through the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands. Therefore, when compared to most other medications, bee venom therapy supports the immune system and does not weaken it.

Further compounds that can be found in bee venom are apamin, dopamine and adolapin. Apamin helps the synaptic transmissions in the body, while dopamine is known to stimulate motor activity. Adolapin seems to have a pain relieving, analgesic effect.

How do you take Actiflex as alternative medicine for a multiple sclerosis?

Important! Consult with your doctor or nature-pathic doctor first, before purchasing Actiflex. Ask your doctor if you could be tested, to make sure that you are NOT allergic to bee venom and ask if Actiflex may have any contradictory reaction to any other medication you may be taking? Ask your doctor if you can replace any current medication with Actiflex, or if you need to continue with all medication, plus Actiflex?

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 by 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 your body. The next day take 1/2 teaspoon, the next day 3/4 teaspoon. On the 4th day take 1 teaspoon of Actiflex. Continue to slowly increase the amount of Actiflex. At the end of 2 weeks, you should be able to take 3x1 teaspoon of Actiflex per day - this is the maximum amount.

Advantages of Actiflex

• Actiflex is an all natural product

• Painless to take, but same positive effects as live bee sting therapy

• Anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect

• Antioxidant properties help strengthen immune system

• Helps body to produce its own pain relieving cortisol

• Stops the production of harmful free radicals

• Supported by extensive research

• Long-term treatment option

• Cost effective

Once you have been cleared by your primary care physician to go ahead and try Actiflex, make sure that you are supervised by your doctor. If you should experience any side effects such as shortness of breath, consult with your doctor immediately.

Adverse Reactions to Actiflex?

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).

Warning!

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!

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 with Actilfex. 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

Customer Testimony: How  Actiflex (Active Manuka Honey with Bee Venom)
helped mobilize 29 year old with MS (multiple sclerosis):

"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 upstairs, I ordered some Actiflex and tried it out. After just 4 days I 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

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