You may have seen the Fox6 news story that aired on March 23rd about the benefits of local honey.  If not, here's the scoop.  A member of the Fox6 marketing staff takes a spoonful of honey each morning and has been able to stop taking allergy medicine.  He starts around March 1st each year. 

As the news story explained, since bees pick up pollen as they fly around, it naturally gets passed into honey and those who eat it are exposed to low amounts of the allergens.  To fight allergies, however, it is important to eat locally produced honey, which contains local pollens.

Dr. James McMinn, a wellness doctor in Birmingham, said research shows that a dose of honey is similar to getting a flu shot.  Given a small dose of honey, the body is exposed to a low amount of the allergens. The immunity builds up over time so that when bushes, trees, and flowers bloom, the body is ready for it. For some, this is a natural, inexpensive way to stay healthy.

The honey featured in the story, Pure Alabama Honey, is sold at our retail store.  We have 8 oz, 12 oz., 1 lb., and 2 lb. jars.