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No, honey can’t cure your allergies

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Vocabulary Diversity 42%

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The theory goes like this. Flowers

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produce pollen. They also produce

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nectar, which bees collect to make

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honey. When they do that, they take some

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pollen with them. So, bee honey usually

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contains some pollen. So, here's the

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theory. When you eat locally produced

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honey, your body is ingesting small

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amounts of local pollen, the stuff that

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would normally make you miserable during

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allergy season and building an immunity

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to it. In other words, it basically is

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like micro doing the allergies in your

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area. I wanted to know if this was true.

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I found out that it isn't, but it's

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worth learning why. Because even though

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honey probably won't cure your pollen

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allergy, it could still be part of the

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Key Vocabulary (15)

you A1 pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people A1 noun

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

body A1 noun

The whole physical structure of a person or animal, including the bones, skin, and internal organs. It is used to describe the entire physical being of a living or deceased entity.

system A1 noun

A system is a group of parts that work together as a whole. It can be used to describe a set of rules, a computer program, or a part of the body.

immune B2 noun

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

allergic B2 verb

Having a medical condition that causes a physical reaction, such as a rash or sneezing, when you touch, eat, or breathe a particular substance. It is also used informally to describe a strong dislike for something.

allergy B2 verb

A medical condition in which the body's immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or food. This reaction can cause various symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling, ranging from mild irritation to life-threatening emergencies.

honey A1 noun

Honey is a sweet, thick liquid that bees make from the nectar of flowers. It is commonly used as a natural sweetener in cooking, baking, and drinks like tea.

"The honey is important."

pollen A1 noun

Pollen is a fine powder, usually yellow, produced by flowers and trees. It is carried by wind or insects to other plants so they can produce seeds and fruit.

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