Discover the fascinating and lesser-known world of apitherapy, an ancient practice that utilizes bee products to promote physical and mental well-being. From bee venom therapy to the use of royal jelly, apitherapy has been practiced for millennia across ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Greece, Egypt, and China. In this session, Dr. Vetaley Stashenko will delve into the global practices of apitherapy, its applications in addressing ailments such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and gout, and its role in stimulating the immune system. Learn how modern beekeeping plays a vital role in the collection and use of therapeutic hive products like apitoxin, royal jelly, and more.
Dr. Vetaley Stashenko, Ph.D., ND, RN started teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in 1979, but his beekeeping career dates back to 1965. He co-founded the sole beekeeping department (unique to the entire globe) at Ukraine National University of Life, Ukraine, where he spent more than 15 years supervising more than 200 Master's degree students and teaching graduate students in a range of apicultural disciplines. He currently holds the position of Professor of Biology at Palm Beach State College and is focusing his research on the impact of raw honey on the functionality/ microbiome of the digestive system as well as skin cytology. Dr. Stashenko holds four patents related to overwintering bee colonies, bee venom production, and artificial insemination of bee queens and has published 69 peer-reviewed paper
FREE for Members, $10 for non-members
Location: Pine Jog Environmental Center
Address: 6301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Date: January 10, 2025
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