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Royal
jelly, sometimes known as "nursing food" or "queen
food", os a thick, milky substance secreted from the pharyngeal
glands of young worker bees. It is a potent nutrient concentrate
that is fed to all bee larvae in their first three days of life;
their weight increases by a factor of 1000 during this time! After
the first 3 days only the queen continues to be fed royal jelly.
Bees aren't the only things to benefit from royal jelly. Natural
medicine uses this secretion as a potent strengthening agent and
as a nutritional supplement. It is effective for those with weak
hearts and circulation. For those who have difficulty concentrating
or have a faulty memory, it is thought to give a boost to the immune
system. Royal jelly also stimulates the appetite in children and
the elderly. In addition to a highly effective combination of fat,
protein and carbohydrates, royal jelly contains vitamins, minerals,
amino acids and antibacterial substances.
In commercial
preparations
Natural
royal jelly is carefully removed from the queen cell using a spoon.
It is then either bottled directly or processed into capsules, which
involves freeze-drying the natural product. Careful drying and conservation
maintain the effectiveness of the fragile ingredients contained
in royal jelly. In this very potent form, royal jelly does not need
to be refrigerated.
Therapeutic
effect:
Because of the problem, fat and carbohydrates contained in royal
jelly, it is especially nourishing and strengthening. Its very potent
healing power comes from its vitamins and minerals and from certain
substances that are similar to hormones. For this reason, royal
jelly is also used as a nutritional supplement fro patients suffering
from colds, bronchitis or general weakness.
Components
Royal jelly contains 70% water, as well as protein (with essential
amino acids), fat, carbohydrates, vitamins (including the entire
B complex), minerals, hormonelike substances, enzymes, antibacterial
agents and a natural source of pure acetylcholine.
Symptoms
of menopause
Royal jelly is often recommended for patients who are feeling a
general malaise or going through menopause. It compensates for vitamin
and mineral deficiencies, increases energy and helps fight hot flashes.
Skin damage
due to vitamin B deficiency
Cracks in the corners of the mouth, dry, scaly skin on the face
and eczema on the hands are the results of a lack of vitamin B in
the diet. In these instances, regular use of royal jelly is recommended
for a period of four to six weeks.
During convalescence
Many injuries and illness weaken muscles and decrease joint flexibility.
Fortunately, royal jelly can help promote the intake of oxygen by
the muscles as well as supply necessary vitamins and minerals.
Extra
tip : Natural royal jelly tastes
somewhat sour and slightly bitter. It should be allowed to melt
on the tongue or can be mixed with honey and added to cereal. It
is recommended for children who suffer from loss of appetite or
for seniors to strengthen their immune systems.
For
treating loss of appetite, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, weakened
immunity, muscular weakness, skin damage; helpful during any convalescence
Methods of
administration
Resistance
building royal jelly
This treatment
regimen strengthens immunity, maximizes the supply of vitamins and
improves general health. Take about 1 tsp. (the product comes with
a measuring spoon) of natural royal jelly each day and continue
for a period of 6 weeks. Or, take a 200 mg. capsule of royal jelly
daily.
Strengthening
drink
- 1 small banana
- 1 tsp. royal
jelly
- 1 tbsp. honey
- ¼
cup cold whole milk
Peel and chop
the banana and place it in a blender. Add the royal jelly, honey
and half the milk; puree. Quickly mix in the rest of the milk. Pour
it into a glass for a drink rich in glucose and many vitamins and
minerals.
Vitamin rich
cereal
- 2 oz. whole
grain rolled oats
- 2 completely
ripe apricots
- 1 tsp. walnuts,
coarsely chopped
- 1-2 tsp.
honey
- 600 mg. natural
royal jelly
- ½
cup cold whole milk
This
vitamin rich cereal is similar to granola. To make it, place the
rolled oats in a small bowl. Wash the apricots thoroughly, halve
them, remove the pits and finely chop. Mix the apricots and the
walnut pieces into the oats. Then stir the honey and the royal jelly
into the milk; pour this mixture over the cereal.
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