I first became interested in keeping bees while driving and listening to a talk radio program about the decrease in honey bees. What I found interesting is that it was explained that honey produced locally helps with allergies. Prior to keeping a hive, I was having, on the average, six sinus infections a year at the least. After keeping bees and using my locally produced honey I have not had to see the doctor due to a sinus infection in 6 years due to building up immunity to the pollen in my area.