Positive effects of bees and bee products have been known ever since the beginning of the human existence.
Apiary Air Therapy is wonderful non-invasive alternative to a wide range of ailments that includes the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, lung fibrosis, and respiratory tract infections. This treatment strategy is authorized in a number of developed countries such as Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, and Austria. This therapy is based on the inhalation of air directly from the beehive, which is saturated with volatile compounds derived from the bee products. The beehive air, characterised by its high humidity, contains many beneficial substances such as pheromones, wax particles, enzymes, and essential oils. By direct inhalation, the substances are presented in much higher concentration to the recipient/patient.
Apiary Air Therapy, also known as Bee Bed Therapy, is a type of therapy that involves sleeping/resting on a specially designed bed above active beehives, while remaining completely isolated from physical contact with the bees. The gentle vibrations and soothing hum of the bees create a tranquil healing environment that can help with stress, sleep disorders, and other health issues. This therapy must not be confused with bee sting or bee venom therapy that uses the sting/venom or products containing bee venom.
Apiary Air Therapy is completely non-invasive for the bees and does not harm the bee colony in any way. the forager bees are free to come and go through holes on the side of the room, exactly as they would in commercial hives or in the wild.
How it works
- Vibrations
The vibrations from the bees’ wings create a gentle massage that can positively affect the nervous, circulatory, and muscular systems.
- Aromatherapy
The natural scents of honey, propolis, and nectar can help with asthma and other health disorders.
- Ionized air
The air around beehives is rich in negative ions, which can cleanse the respiratory system and kill microbes in the lungs.
Benefits
- Stress relief: The therapy can help people feel relaxed and calm.
- Sleep disorders: The therapy can help people who have trouble sleeping.
- Nervous system: The therapy can help improve the functioning of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
- Immunity: The therapy can help strengthen immunity.
- Cardiovascular system: The therapy can help harmonize the functioning of the cardiovascular system and improving blood circulation.
- Respiratory system: The therapy can help with a variety of respiratory conditions including asthma, bronchitis and lung fibrosis.
Who it’s for
- Apiary Air Therapy is suitable for all ages, adults, children, even babies.
- It can be particularly effective for people with depression and sleep disorders.
- This is for all, whether you have an ailment or not. Being so close to the bees while remaining safe, it has an incredibly soothing and relaxing effect on one – ask any bee-keeper how enriching an experience it is being around the bees.
Macnut Farm is proud to offer the first Apiary Air Therapy facility in South Africa and are very excited to promote this amazingly beneficial therapy to assist all. You can also safely view the bees at work, watching the observation beehive that is mounted in the room, during your session. 30 minute, 1 hour and custom/block packages are available. Sessions are also included in the various retreat options available.
To find out more or to book a session at Macnut Farm’s unique and special Apiary Air Therapy room, please call Hannah on 074 603 0000 during office hours.
The bee’s honey, wax, and propolis contain a wide range of natural antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal properties. A select range of products containing these beneficial bee extracts is available for purchase.