Did you know honey never spoils? Archaeologists have found 3,000-year-old jars of honey in Egyptian tombs that are still perfectly edible, and that’s just the beginning of honey’s healing power. In this episode, Dr. Axe explores the science behind raw, Manuka, and medicinal honeys, and how bee products like royal jelly, propolis, and bee pollen can help you build stronger immunity, heal naturally, and even support a longer life. This episode is brought to you by Manukora Manuka Honey — go to https://manukora.com/axe for an exclusive discount for Dr. Axe Show listeners. Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1 Early Access! Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners → Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS Order my NEW BOOK, The Biblio Diet → https://bit.ly/4oPEP3t Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → DrAxeDiabetesClass.com Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally → DrAxeThyroidClass.com If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → DrAxeHormoneClass.com Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → MyBloodWork.com CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website → http://thehealthinstitute.com Sign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe Links https://historyfacts.com/world-history/fact/archaeologists-have-found-3000-year-old-pots-of-honey-that-are-still-edible/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5424551/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37447382/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9284666/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3583289/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4450150/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212429221001632 https://www.businessinsider.com/fake-honey-problems-how-it-works-2020-9 https://www.mdpi.com/2673-866X/2/4/43 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1081120610619965 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3609166/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7694208/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S168411821500033X https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5424551/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39248637/ https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2024/fo/d4fo02013h https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7693943/ https://universe.byu.edu/2023/08/07/local-beekeepers-vendors-explain-health-benefits-of-consuming-local-raw-honey/ https://www.clinician.com/articles/49478-honey-ancient-cure-or-modern-alternative https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6074882/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10346535/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5545960/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10378503/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451865421001083 https://www.japitherapy.com/japitherapy-articles/apitherapy-the-potential-role-in-managing-autoimmune-diseases-103890.html https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6893770/ DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program. MB01VN7OAZG1ERK