Honey used in Chinese Medicine
Similar to every other culture, Chinese have been using Honey for the therapeutic purpose since ages. In Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), honey falls in “laxative herb” category; there are some…
AARP/Blue Zone Vitality Project
Buettner, after his expeditions and publishing books about his collective knowledge, planned to jump into applying longevity principles into practicality. He wanted to introduce the blue zone concept in America.…
Formation of honey
Humans need food to support metabolism of muscle activity or life. Similarly, bees need supplies of sugars for consumption and to store for future food-supply. Flowers have nectars and pollens…
Does having a purpose to life help you live longer?
In blue zones regions, where people literally forget to die, having a purpose in life is considered as one of the essential things you can have to live longer. To…
Life of honeybees inside the beehive
No doubt honey bees are one of the most hardworking insect under the sky. Honey bees have a strict lifestyle and they literally work all of their life. They start…
Types of Modern Hives
The following are the top most commonly used Beehive structure: Langstroth is one of the most famous and commonly used beehive design for beekeeping. Bees build their comb in the…
Honey and its religious significance
Humankind has been using honey for ages. Honey is embraced by everyone, by all cultures and ethnicities; it has been in use as a natural sweetener in preparation of food,…
Colony Behaviour
Foraging During foraging, stingless bees collect pollen, nectar, oils, water, resins, mud and sand particles. Most stingless bee species communicate locations of forage sources by secreting chemical scents (pheromones) and…
The Biology of Stingless Bees
Like any other living organisms, stingless bees live and interact with the natural environment including the living and nonliving elements within their habitats. Stingless bees and their habitats Stingless bees…
What is Manuka honey?
Manuka honey falls in a category of monofloral honey derived from the sweet nectar of the Manuka tree. Manuka honey is native to New Zealand and also produce in Southeastern…
