Apitherapy Woodridge IL
Natural Family Health Care
Specialties
Chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition, weight loss, home execise program.
Insurance
Insurance Plans Accepted: BC/BS PPO, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, PHCS, PCD
Medicare Accepted: Yes
Workmens Comp Accepted: Yes
Accepts Uninsured Patients: Yes
Emergency Care: No
Doctor Information
Medical School: National University of health sciences, 1996
Additional Information
Member Organizations: ICS
Languages Spoken: English
Hinsdale, IL
Bioidentical Hormones, Integrative Medicine, NHRT, Nutrition, Physical / Exercise Therapy, Psychotherapy, Reflexology, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Wellness Centers
Associated Hospitals
Center for Health and Healing
Joliet, IL
Colon Therapy, Herbology, Iridology, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Sclerology, Spiritual Counseling, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Associated Hospitals
Dr. Lee''s Naturopathy
Mokena, IL
Chiropractors, Massage Therapy, Naprapathy, Nutrition, Reflexology, Wellness Centers
Clarendon Hills, IL
Wellness Training, Weight Management, Stress Management, Sex Therapy, Pediatrics, Other, Nutrition, Arthritis, Allergy, Addiction
Membership Organizations
American Holistic Medical Association
Hinsdale, IL
Lombard, IL
Animal Health, BioSET, Color Therapy, Detoxification Foot Bath, Distance Healing, Ear Coning, EFT / TFT, Energy Healing, Flower Essences, Healing Touch, Lymphatic Therapy, Medical Intuitive, Meditation, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Raindrop Therapy, Reams Testing, Reiki, Remote Healing, Sclerology, Spiritual Counseling, TAT, Wellness Centers
Associated Hospitals
NeuroMuscular Pain and Nutrition Center
Internal Medicine, Nutrition
Gender
Female
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Il Coll Of Med, Chicago Il 60680
Graduation Year: 1987
Internal Medicine, Nutrition
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Univ Auto De Guadalajara, Fac De Med, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Graduation Year: 1983
Apitherapy
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Venom therapy represents just one form of apitherapy. Other bee products have potent healing properties as well. Here’s the rundown:
HONEY: With its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and immune-stimulating properties, honey can help treat third- and fourth-degree burns when applied topically, according to extensive clinical research. It also relieves coughs and the flu when eaten. Be sure, however, to use raw honey and not pasteurized and, thus, inert varieties.
POLLEN: Pollen contains all the essential amino acids as well as disease-fighting antioxidants, says Frederique Keller of the American Apitherapy Society. It helps regulate appetite, reduce allergies, and increase energy. The fresher the pollen, the better, so try to buy local, nonpasteurized pollen. Mix one gram into food and drinks.
PROPOLIS: Bees make propolis from tree resin and use it as an antiseptic “glue” to seal the hive and protect it from infections. Often taken in tablets or tinctures, propolis has antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, making it a good choice for treating colds, the fl u, wounds, yeast infections, hemorrhoids, and fungal infections. “New research has come out showing it has strong antitumor activity as well,” says Keller. “I have all my patients with cancer taking 16 grams of propolis a day.”
ROYAL JELLY: This is the food of the queen bees, who live for up to five years, compared to the four to six weeks of a worker bee. Secreted from the mandibular glands of the worker bee, this elixir promotes youthfulness, fertility, and rejuvenation, says Keller. It also helps build and maintain bone, blood, skin, and brain cells. “All women older than 40 should be taking 3,000 mg a day,” Keller says. The downside: Royal jelly costs more than other beehive products because it’s the most difficult to collect. You can also buy fresh royal jelly, though it’s more perishable.
For more info, go to the American Apitherapy Society’s website, www.apitherapy.org .
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