MY ALOE VERA BLOG
Welcome to my aloe vera blog. Simply click on the orange button to subscribe to my RSS feed. It will keep you right up to date with all my latest aloe vera news. Check out the latest aloe news items below... Feb 7, 2010, FISH OILS FOR YOUTHFULNESS?Is there no end to the benefits of fish oils? The DAILY MAIL appears to be of that opinion! Peta Bee recently wrote on their GOOD HEALTH pages: 'Last week researchers from the University of California suggested omega-3s - whether from supplements or fish - helped cells in the body live longer. When they studied heart disease patients, they found the more omega-3 the subjects ate, the slower the damage to the DNA in their cells. That, in turn, meant better protection against inflammation and the ageing process. So will fish oils help you live longer - and look younger? Heather Yuregir, a researcher at the British Nutrition Foundation, says it's possible, although more evidence is needed to confirm the anti-ageing effect. "The study found fish oils may protect against ageing, which does indicate another possible benefit of consuming such oils in the diet. But it must be remembered that it is only one study; the claims need to be strengthened."' Permalink -- click for full blog post "FISH OILS FOR YOUTHFULNESS?" Jan 30, 2010, FISH OILS - BRAIN FOOD?Another feature in the DAILY MAIL had this to say: 'There has been great interest in the fish oil effect on the brain - both in preventing disease and boosting brain power. Studies have shown, for instance, that DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) can reduce the formation of plaques in the brain; these have been linked to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Too little omega-3 has been linked to mild depression, and there is some evidence that fish oils may help here. DHA has been shown to boost foetal brain development. However, parents who feed their children fish oil supplements before exams might be wasting their money, as the evidence for fish oils boosting intelligence and exam performance is tenuous.' Permalink -- click for full blog post "FISH OILS - BRAIN FOOD?" Jan 29, 2010, FISH OILS & MACULAR DEGENERATIONHere's more from the DAILY MAIL this week about the multi-benefits of fish oils: 'Eating oily fish once a week has been shown to protect against age-related macular degeneration, the most common cause of blindness in the older generation. They might also be helpful in the fight against some forms of cancer. Last year, Professor John Witte, from the University of California, suggested a high intake of omega-3s reduced men's risk of prostate cancer by about 60%. There is some evidence, too, that a regular consumption of omega-3s can help prevent bowel cancer.' Permalink -- click for full blog post "FISH OILS & MACULAR DEGENERATION" Jan 28, 2010, ALOE WEIGHTLOSS WORKS!I'm so excited to tell you that I've just lost 5lbs in one week with Aloe Weightloss! Overweight after Christmas, I tried the Clean 9 regime - and it worked for me. I'm now moving on to Nutri-Lean to complete the process ... Click the link to gauge whether you think Aloe Weightloss will work for you too! Permalink -- click for full blog post "ALOE WEIGHTLOSS WORKS!" Jan 27, 2010, WILL FISH OILS PROTECT YOUR HEART?Here's an interesting snippet from yesterday's GOOD HEALTH pages of the DAILY MAIL: 'There have been a number of studies suggesting fish oils boost heart health, but the most compelling evidence was a study last year published in the Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology. Led by Dr Carl Lavie of the Ochsner Cardiology Clinic in Louisiana, the study showed Omega-3 oils help to prevent blood clotting and regulate or lower blood pressure. The strongest heart-protective effect is for patients with established cardiovascular disease, the study found. "This isn't just hype - we now have tremendous and compelling evidence from very large studies, some dating back 20 and 30 years," Dr Lavie said. Under guidelines issued by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), doctors are encouraged to prescribe supplements to patients after they have had a heart attack to prevent repeat attacks.' Permalink -- click for full blog post "WILL FISH OILS PROTECT YOUR HEART?" Jan 26, 2010, PSORIASIS, ECZEMA & FISH OILSToday's DAILY MAIL states: 'If you suffer from psoriasis or eczema, take fish oil supplements. Studies have found they have an anti-inflammatory effect, helping prevent the skin becoming more red and irritated.' Permalink -- click for full blog post "PSORIASIS, ECZEMA & FISH OILS" Jan 22, 2010, HEART HEALTH AWARENESSHeart health awareness is a modern trend - so how aware are you of your heart's health? Permalink -- click for full blog post "HEART HEALTH AWARENESS" Jan 21, 2010, HEALTHY ENERGY DRINKSSince healthy energy drinks seem to be the 'in thing', it seems timely to mention this one - with its wonderful mango flavor! Permalink -- click for full blog post "HEALTHY ENERGY DRINKS" Jan 20, 2010, IS FISH OIL THE ELIXIR OF LIFE?Today's DAILY MAIL states: 'The wide-ranging health benefits of fish oils are firmly established. Doctors are encouraged to prescribe supplements to patients after a heart attack or if they have high levels of an unhealthy type of fat in their blood. The omega-3 fatty acids in them reduce cholesterol in the blood, as well as preventing clots and blocking dangerous heart rhythms. Other studies suggest fish oil can protect against both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease, prevent deterioration of eyesight, reduce depression and treat schizophrenia.' Permalink -- click for full blog post "IS FISH OIL THE ELIXIR OF LIFE?" Jan 18, 2010, Dog Skin ProblemsDog skin problems can affect the whole household, as you might well have found. Find some potential solutions here! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dog Skin Problems" Jan 12, 2010, BALANCE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR WITH CINNAMONExtract from expert nutritionist Patrick Holford's YOUR 2010 COMMANDMENTS: 'To balance your blood sugar, eat fewer fast-release foods (sweets, cakes and biscuits) and more slow-release foods (fresh fruit and vegetables, wholegrain carbohydrates). You also need to graze rather than gorge. Eat breakfast, lunch and supper - and introduce mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks. This provides your body with an even supply of fuel. Another tip is a daily spoonful of cinnamon. A Scandinavian study found that 6g of cinnamon - about 2 teaspoons - may slow down digestion in the stomach. This would effectively 'slow-release' the carbohydrates in a meal.' Permalink -- click for full blog post "BALANCE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR WITH CINNAMON" Jan 12, 2010, HONEY AND CINNAMONWhy write about honey and cinnamon? Well, together they become a phenomenon! Permalink -- click for full blog post "HONEY AND CINNAMON" Jan 11, 2010, BENEFITS OF GINKGO BILOBAThe IRISH DAILY MAIL recently stated: 'The ginkgo plant contains unique substances called ginkgolides which appear to prevent blood vessels constricting, increase blood flow and reduce blood clotting ability. Other benefits may lie in ginkgo's anti-oxidant activity, reducing the level of harmful chemicals in the body. Laboratory research last year found the plant may help stave off the damage caused by a stroke. Ginkgo biloba is extracted from the leaves of the ginkgo - the world's oldest living tree - which was left only in China after the Ice Age. It is particularly popular in Germany and France.' Permalink -- click for full blog post "BENEFITS OF GINKGO BILOBA" Jan 10, 2010, FISH OILS (CAPSULES) - & WEIGHT LOSSHere's an interesting extract from THE METABOLISM MIRACLE by Diane Kress in a recent DAILY MAIL issue: 'Fish oil or omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce the chance of coronary vascular disease by decreasing fats in the blood, helping to lower blood pressure, decreasing the growth of plaque on the walls of the arteries and helping to thin the blood. A link between fish oils and weight loss has long been suspected - but has still to be confirmed by scientists. However, in one recent Australian study overweight people who carried on eating as normal but exercised regularly and took a fish oil supplement lost as much as 4.5lb in 3 weeks. The weight loss experienced by those who had followed the same regime but had not taken a supplement was negligible. I recommend 1,200mg per day for heart healthy people and 2,400mg per day for anyone with heart disease. It's also a good idea to eat fatty fish, such as sardines, mackerel and salmon, twice a week.' Permalink -- click for full blog post "FISH OILS (CAPSULES) - & WEIGHT LOSS" Jan 9, 2010, BENEFITS OF HONEYThe health benefits of honey are of course dependent on the honey's quality. Forever's comes from the pristine environment of Arizona's high desert and the American West! Permalink -- click for full blog post "BENEFITS OF HONEY" Jan 9, 2010, GARLIC FOR CIRCULATIONAnastasia Stephens wrote in a recent issue of the IRISH DAILY MAIL: 'Acting in a similar way to aspirin, garlic boosts circulation by thinning the blood and preserving the elasticity of arteries and capillaries. A study at the University of Saarland in Germany found that 800mg of garlic powder - the equivalent of half a garlic clove taken each day for a month - increased microcirculation in capillaries and arteries beneath the skin by 47.6%.' Permalink -- click for full blog post "GARLIC FOR CIRCULATION" Jan 8, 2010, BENEFITS OF GINKGO BILOBAFrom recent edition of the IRISH DAILY MAIL: Extracts from the ginkgo biloba tree have been found to enhance circulation to the hands, feet and brain. It's also rich in molecules called flavonoids, which protect blood vessels from damage and help improve memory. 'In one trial in which people took ginkgo extract every day, researchers found blood flow to hands and feet increased by 57% in just one hour', says Dr Brewer. Research at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, found that when sufferers of Raynaud's Disease (in which blood flow to extremities is severely disrupted by the cold) took ginkgo biloba extract every day for ten weeks, attacks of numbness and pain to the hands and feet fell by 56%. Permalink -- click for full blog post "BENEFITS OF GINKGO BILOBA" Jan 7, 2010, BENEFITS OF GINKGO BILOBAEver wondered about possible benefits of ginkgo biloba? Wonder no more and find some answers here! Permalink -- click for full blog post "BENEFITS OF GINKGO BILOBA" Jan 7, 2010, ALOE FOR A HANGOVERIn a recent IRISH DAILY MAIL Dr Rob Galloway stated that the reason alcohol can make you ill with a hangover is 'because it irritates your gut - by damaging the lining of your stomach and increasing acid production - gives you diarrhoea, lowers your blood sugar levels, interferes with sleep and makes you pass more urine, so you become dehydrated. Several stars were then asked how they beat their hangovers. Rock singer Chris Rea's solution is a crumpet with some fresh cream, smoked salmon and a fresh fried egg on top, garnished with olive oil! Domestic Goddess Nigella Lawson favors a mixture of Spatone (sachet of iron) and a Berocca (fizzy vitamin tablet), to which she adds Solpadeine if necessary. Personally, I find a glass of Aloe Vera Gel works better than anything else! Permalink -- click for full blog post "ALOE FOR A HANGOVER" Jan 7, 2010, HONEY BEE SUPPLIESFind your honey bee supplies right here - although in the UK this yummy honey is currently unavailable! Permalink -- click for full blog post "HONEY BEE SUPPLIES" Jan 6, 2010, ESSENTIAL FATSHere's a quote from leading nutritionist Patrick Holford: 'Thirty years ago 'fat' was a demon: high in calories, bad for your heart and the cause of weight gain. Today we know that omega-3 fats are essential for good health, acting as natural painkillers and more potent antidepressants than conventional drugs. On top of this they are your skin's best friend, keeping it soft and moisturised. Omega-3 fats are found in colder climate nut or seed oils, such as flaxseeds and walnuts. They are also found in oily fish. The decline in our oily fish consumption, largely because of fat phobia, has fuelled an epidemic of omega-3 deficiency. In my survey, I found that a person's chances of being in optimal health go up by nearly two thirds for those consuming three or more servings of oily fish (herrings, sardines, mackerel, salmon, tuna and trout) a week, compared to two a week.' Permalink -- click for full blog post "ESSENTIAL FATS" Dec 18, 2009, BUY ALOE PRODUCTS - VAT increase on 1st January!Just a mention that there is to be a U.K. price increase in January - so buying aloe products NOW is a great idea! Permalink -- click for full blog post "BUY ALOE PRODUCTS - VAT increase on 1st January!" Dec 17, 2009, ALOE GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS!You can still give an Aloe gift for Christmas - with (U.K) delivery guaranteed if your order is made before 1.00 pm on Monday, 21 December. So take a look at these great gift-wrapped ways of saving those last-minute shopping headaches! Permalink -- click for full blog post "ALOE GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS!" Dec 16, 2009, GARLIC & WARTSYesterday's DAILY MAIL states: 'Garlic could be a fast-acting treatment for warts. A U.S. study has found that a rub-on extract of the spice removed all trace of warts within two weeks. It's thought sulphur compounds in garlic have antibiotic and anti-viral benefits. Warts are caused by a viral infection in the skin's top layer. Though harmless, they are highly contagious. In the study, 23 people applied the oily garlic extract twice a day. After one to two weeks, all were wart-free, though side-effects included redness and burning. Traditional wart remedies include a compress of freshly crushed garlic over the area at night (though this carries the risk of the same side effects as the oil)'. Permalink -- click for full blog post "GARLIC & WARTS" Dec 8, 2009, FISH OILS & NECK PAINUnder the heading COULD FISH OIL PILLS RELIEVE NECK PAIN? today's DAILY MAIL states: 'Fish oil supplements could relieve neck pain - and may be an alternative to over-the-counter anti-inflammatories. Anti-inflammatory drugs can be very effective, but they carry the risk of complications with long-term use, including gastric ulcers. In a new U.S. study, patients were given a daily dose of 1,200mg of omega-3 fatty acids (extracted from fish oil). After two months, 59% had stopped taking their prescription medication for pain. Previous research has identified that a class of fats - resolvins - play a key role in controlling inflammation in the body, stopping inflammatory cells from being switched on. As well as being found naturally in the body, resolvins are present in omega-3 fatty acids.' Permalink -- click for full blog post "FISH OILS & NECK PAIN" Dec 7, 2009, CAN STRETCH MARKS GO AWAY?Can stretch marks go away? Yes, in my family's experience they certainly can! But then, we're an aloe family! Permalink -- click for full blog post "CAN STRETCH MARKS GO AWAY?" Dec 6, 2009, GARCINIA & OBESITY STUDYThe World Journal of Gastro Enterology reports that in 19 human and 58 animal studies with Garcinia, significant weight loss - or inhibition of weight gain - has been achieved. Permalink -- click for full blog post "GARCINIA & OBESITY STUDY" Dec 4, 2009, GARLIC & THE COMMON COLDIn a recent placebo-controlled trial on garlic supplements' effects on incidence of the common cold, there were 146 volunteers. Of these, 65 on the placebo developed a cold while just 24 on garlic did so! Permalink -- click for full blog post "GARLIC & THE COMMON COLD" Dec 3, 2009, BEE POLLEN & CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN SYNDROMEIt has been reported in the European Neurology Journal that placebo-controlled trials have taken place using bee pollen extract to control pain from chronic pelvic pain syndrome. This condition (cause unknown) is difficult to treat and there is no standard conventional treatment. It was concluded that bee pollen helped to reduce the pain and that more research is needed into this. Permalink -- click for full blog post "BEE POLLEN & CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN SYNDROME" Dec 2, 2009, PROBIOTICSTuesday's DAILY MAIL stated: 'PROBIOTICS - the good bacteria in the gut - are thought to help prevent illness. Prebiotics are important because they boost these good bacteria. They are found naturally in garlic, leeks, onions and artichokes.' So, my recommendation is that we find our prebiotics through the suggested sources or, of course, Aloe Vera drinks - and try Forever's excellent probiotics! Permalink -- click for full blog post "PROBIOTICS" Nov 24, 2009, FISH OILS - OMEGA 3Today's DAILY MAIL states: 'Omega-3s have an anti-inflammatory effect and are linked to prevention of inflammatory conditions such as heart disease, arthritis and depression. A major study found that omega-3 supplements could slow cognitive decline in patients with mild Alzheimer's. And based on new evidence the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) now recommends patients who've suffered a heart attack in the previous three months be prescribed fish oils.' Permalink -- click for full blog post "FISH OILS - OMEGA 3" Nov 13, 2009, ALOE VERA SHAMPOO - BETTER THAN VIDAL SASSON?Could Forever's Aloe Vera Shampoo be better than Vidal Sassoon's?! I learned from an ex-teacher at Vidal's Hairdressing Skills Academy that while she rates their shampoos highly, she simply adores Forever's Aloe Vera Shampoo and Conditioner. She mentioned that they: Held up greasy hair; Are great on coloured hair; Are great for dandruff too! Permalink -- click for full blog post "ALOE VERA SHAMPOO - BETTER THAN VIDAL SASSON?" Nov 11, 2009, GINKGO, GARLIC & PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASEUnder the heading Is There An Alternative? yesterday's DAILY MAIL stated: This condition affects 2.7 million Britons over 55. It occurs when arteries to the limbs are narrowed, restricting blood, causing pain and affecting mobility. The paper went on: These May Work: GINKGO: Believed to increase blood-flow, studies have shown it reduces pain, increasing the distance sufferers are able to walk. GARLIC: Contains allicin, which may help reduce cholesterol. (Both these products are available from my Online Aloe Store!) Permalink -- click for full blog post "GINKGO, GARLIC & PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE" Nov 10, 2009, PROBIOTICS AREN'T A WASTE OF MONEY!This title was taken from a headline on the Good Health pages of today's DAILY MAIL. Glenn Gibson, Professor of Food Microbiology at Reading University, a leading authority on gut bacteria, went on to say: "There's convincing evidence that the right products will do us good. Specifically 'a properly formulated probiotic drink or pills should benefit people who are travelling abroad and coming into contact with different bugs that might upset their system.' He added that probiotics will also help anyone taking antibiotics, which kill good as well as bad bacteria, 'or people going into hospital where gut infections are rife.' Permalink -- click for full blog post "PROBIOTICS AREN'T A WASTE OF MONEY!" Nov 9, 2009, SPECIAL ALOE OFFERSYou won't want to miss these! My 6 special aloe offers are for a limited period only. Permalink -- click for full blog post "SPECIAL ALOE OFFERS" Nov 4, 2009, FISH OIL & ULCERATIVE COLITISUnder the same heading about an alternative to Ulcerative Colitis, yesterday's DAILY MAIL stated: 'FISH OIL: omega-3 fatty acids work as an anti-inflammatory, reducing the need for medication.' My suggestion? Try drinking Forever's Aloe Vera Gel and taking Arctic Sea Super Omega 3!! Permalink -- click for full blog post "FISH OIL & ULCERATIVE COLITIS" |
