Your Amazing Body

I’m Bringing Home a Baby Bumblebee

If you’re familiar with the above children’s song, then you know how the first verse ends…”OUCH! It stung me!” This time of year is famous for all types of creepy crawlies, many of which bite, or sting. Bees, mosquitoes, fleas, and even some ants can bite! Ouch!

Let’s look deeper into what happens when someone gets stung, and you will see how truly amazing your body is!

First, most insects like bees aren’t just biting you, they sting! Injecting their venom into you. Thankfully, your body will immediately kick into gear. Ordinarily, your body can recognize the presence of unusual molecules from the venom and will begin a series of actions to respond to it. This is what causes the redness, itchiness and swelling which is a healthy, normal response.

The immune system produces antibodies that detect the venom and cause an inflammatory response including the release of chemicals like histamine. This chemical release and the compression of nerves in the area is what causes the pain associated with an insect bite. The redness is caused by increased blood flow to the area, and the swelling is the result of increased movement of fluid and white blood cells. All of these, whether you like them or not, are the responses we need to happen to counteract the sting. That’s a sophisticated response to a little bug!

All of this is controlled and organized by your nerve system. For your body to respond properly, as it was designed to, you need to have clear communication between your brain and all of your body parts - which is where your chiropractor plays a part! Dr. Miller will check your spine for vertebral subluxations which is what creates distortion in your nerve system, and correct them to enhance your body’s WELLNESS.

Of course, everybody is different, and some people may have unusual reactions to insect stings, but they are rare. It makes sense to not go asking for trouble. Just know if you do happen to get stung bringing home a baby bumblebee your body will get to work immediately to adapt to the situation, and that is AMAZING!

Article provided and published by ICPA Written by Judy Nutz Campanale, DC, ACP

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Honey BBQ Baked Chicken Tenders

YIELD: Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs. - skinless, boneless chicken tenders

1/2 cup - BBQ sauce

1/4 cup - honey

2/3 cup - whole wheat flour

1/3 cup - milk

2 - eggs, beaten

2 1/2 cups - whole wheat Panko breadcrumbs

1/2 tsp. - salt

1/2 tsp. - pepper

non-stick cooking spray

Honey BBQ Dipping Sauce:

1/4 cup - BBQ sauce

2 T - honey

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cover baking sheet with parchment paper.

In large bowl, mix flour and panko together with salt and pepper.

In another large bowl whip together BBQ sauce, milk, eggs and honey.

Dip tenders in BBQ/milk (wet) mixture and generously roll the chicken tenders in the Panko mix. Place the chicken strips on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Flip tenders over and allow it to bake until cooked through and outside is crisp, about 10 minutes. Cook chicken tenders longer if you want more brown.

Serve with the Honey BBQ Dipping Sauce (below).

To make the Honey BBQ Dipping Sauce, combine the BBQ sauce and honey, stirring together until fully mixed.

Tip: Spray tenders with non-stick cooking spray to help them crisp up better. ENJOY!