Benefits of Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis Plus

An Explanation of The Benefits of Propolis

Ross Pelton, RPh, PhD, CCN
May 5, 2017

A robust immune system is essential for overall health and well-being. It is the body’s defense mechanism against various pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and other harmful invaders. While a balanced diet, regular exercise, and proper sleep play crucial roles in supporting immunity, there are natural supplements like Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis Plus that can help strengthen the immune system.

Understanding Immunity and Its Challenges

Before delving into the specifics of Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis Plus, let’s briefly explore the immune system and its challenges. The immune system comprises a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work harmoniously to protect the body. However, various factors, including stress, poor nutrition, and exposure to pathogens, can weaken the immune system, making it less effective in defending against infections and illnesses.

The History of Propolis

Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Chinese and other ancient cultures began using the healing power of propolis thousands of years ago. Ancient hieroglyphs indicate that Egyptians were beekeepers 5,000 years ago.

Propolis is a substance that honey bees make by collecting various resins from local trees and plants. The honey bees then mix the resins with beeswax which is produced in glands within their abdomen. Then they chew this mixture of resins and beeswax, which mixes with their saliva, resulting is a thick, sticky paste-like substance, which is called propolis.

The bees then smear the sticky propolis over every nook, cranny and crevasse in the beehive. Thus, propolis serves an architectural function as a sealant in the beehive.

Propolis: The Immune System of the Beehive:

Propolis serves another very important function, it is the immune system of the beehive. It turns out that the substances that the bees collect from trees and plants have a high level of anti-fungal, anti-viral and antimicrobial activity. Coating the inside surfaces of the hive with a thin layer of propolis provides immunity for the hive against invasion of pathogens.

When honey bees construct their hive, they use large amounts of propolis to line the walls of an elaborate, winding tunnel, which serves as the entrance to the hive. The bees must crawl through this tight propolis-lined tunnel when they enter and leave the hive. This process literally cleanses & disinfects their bodies of any microbes they may have picked up, thereby maintaining the sterility of the hive.

The Power of Propolis

Propolis, often called “bee glue,” is a natural substance bees create from tree sap and other botanical sources. Bees use propolis to seal and protect their hives from bacteria and fungi, making it a potent natural defense mechanism. Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis Plus harnesses the power of propolis to support immune health and overall well-being.

Key Ingredients and Their Immune-Boosting Properties:

Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis Plus is a unique supplement that combines propolis with other natural ingredients known for their immune-boosting properties. Let’s explore some of these key ingredients and their roles in enhancing immunity:

1. The Bees That Make Brazilian Green Propolis:

The bees that make Brazilian Green Propolis are known as the Africanized honey bee. This strain of bees was created by cross-breeding African & European honey bees in an effort develop bees that would increase honey production. The Africanized honey bee is much more aggressive than other species of bees. They respond quickly to disturbances to their hive. These bees reportedly inflict victims with 10 times more stings than other strains of bees. They have been known to chase human intruders up to a quarter of a mile, and have they killed over 1,000 humans, which explains why they are also called “killer bees”.

1. The Africanized Honey Bee has developed a method of producing propolis that makes their propolis different from propolis produced anywhere else in the world. The Africanized Honey Bee developed the capability of removing the entire tip of plant buds during their collection process. All other species of bees only extract certain compounds from plant buds. An apt analogy with the human health food movement is that the Africanized Honey Bee is utilizing whole foods to make its propolis.
2. The Brazilian Amazonian rain forest provides a diversely rich ecosystem that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world. Bees in other parts of the world produce propolis using resins primarily from two types of trees (poplars & birches). However, bees collect compounds from over 300 different rain forest plants to produce Brazilian Green Propolis. Many of these compounds have powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune system-enhancing properties, which makes Brazilian Green Propolis a very unique product.

2. Probiotic Support

Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis Plus also contains Dr. Ohhira’s probiotic extract. Probiotics are vital in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, closely linked to immune function. A balanced gut microbiome supports the development and activity of immune cells.

3. Natural Plant Extracts

Propolis Plus includes natural plant extracts like astaxanthin, Vitamin E, and flaxseed oil, which provide additional antioxidant benefits. These extracts help protect immune cells from damage and promote their optimal functioning.

The Extraordinary Health Benefits of Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis PLUS

Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis PLUS pioneers a product that utilizes the secret life of bees merged with the ancient wisdom of the ocean and the proven science of  extract, all converging to create a singular supplement supporting the crucial balance required for complete digestive health and the oxidation/inflammation cascade.

Propolis PLUS combines a unique and consistently potent Brazilian green Propolis with Flax Oil Omega-3s, complete pre-biotic and probiotic support, and anti-inflammatory antioxidant Vitamin E and Astaxanthin. There is simply no other single-product combination like this on the market today.

Protection Perfected

Since prehistoric times bees have been perfecting the art of self-protection using a sticky substance known as Propolis to line and sterilize the interior of their hives. With its antiseptic properties, Propolis offers a hospital-clean environment that ensures survival for the next generation. In humans, Propolis, considered ‘natures antibiotic,’ works by increasing the formation of antibodies to build the body’s resistance to diseases and stimulating the release of chemicals that protect us from cellular deterioration.

Only the Strong Survive

Surviving in such an extreme environment forced the Africanized honeybee to adapt and produce Propolis with the highest potency known to man. Recognized for its bright green color, Brazilian Green Propolis is considered the Gold Standard. As with all Dr. Ohhira’s supplements, it is free of pesticide residue and allergy-causing agents.

Ocean Knows Best

The ocean’s perfected ecosystem has allowed it to thrive for billions of years and continues to bring us medicinal marvels such as Astaxanthin. Extracted from Haematococcus seaweed, this red carotenoid produces a highly absorbent ester form capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier to deliver antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits throughout the body. Astaxanthin is considered a complete antioxidant and natural anti-inflammatory substance known to scientists.

Gut Instinct

The probiotic formula developed by World-renowned microbiologist Iichiroh Ohhira, Ph.D., continues to garner top honors and awards and provides the highest quality digestive support. Propolis PLUS presents an extraordinary supplement complex in its compound yet simple delivery with proven proprietary ingredients to offer unprecedented whole health synergy.

This formulation is a whole health revolution, with each ingredient complementing and enhancing the effects of the others, providing the body with antioxidant, inflammation-balancing, and immune system support!

There are no counter-indications or issues with taking both Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis PLUS and Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics®. They will work together exceptionally well!

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Health Benefits of Brazilian Green Propolis:

1. Ancient uses: an antiseptic to treat wounds; an agent to relieve pain & reduce swelling; fight parasites & treat intestinal issues.
2. Immune System Enhancing Effects: Numerous components have been shown to provide anti-viral, anti-fungal and antibacterial activity
3. Antioxidant activity
4. Anti-inflammatory effects
5. Protects nerve cells from damage
6. Supports heart and circulatory health

Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis Plus®, which contains Brazilian Green Propolis provides anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune system-enhancing properties unlike all other propolis products. Consider using Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis Plus® to enhance your long-term health and wellbeing.