Here’s the arresting tale of a very unlikely turn of events, as told by a long-time sufferer of Lyme’s disease. The bee venom that she knew to be allergic to ended up curing her and saving her life. The potent healing power of bee and wasp venoms has been known for centuries. It has been used as a treatment in East Asia since at least the second century BC. Yet modern medicine still has a long way to go in recognizing its virtues. This is a long, fascinating read that incorporates historical and scientific facts around the personal story of one woman who has lived to bear witness to the astoundingly prolific and beneficial generosity of bees towards humans.
Poison as medicine: The astounding healing powers of bees
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