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   <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:37:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 11, HEALTH MEDICINAL BENEFITS OF GARLIC + THYME</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/health-medicinal-benefits-of-garlic.html</link>
    <description>Having written a page about the health medicinal benefits of garlic, I was interested to see this snippet in a recent DAILY MAIL:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;Thyme is rich in antioxidants, which are thought to protect against cancer and improve brain function.  Thyme is also good for treating respiratory infections; thymol, an oil in thyme, is found in vapour rubs.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;p&gt;
I can almost hear you asking what connection this has to garlic!  My answer?  Forever combines garlic with thyme - as you&#39;ll find via this link:</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:10:24 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 10, WHITE KIDNEY BEANS &amp; FOREVER LEAN</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/lose-weight.html</link>
    <description>A recent article on the Good Health pages of the DAILY MAIL asked the question:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&#39;Could eating kidney beans - or a pill made from white kidney beans - solve your weight gain problem?&#39;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;p&gt;
The feature was referring to a product called DECarb, which I gather will be in large pharmacies soon - so I thought it timely to mention Forever Lean.&lt;p&gt;
This provides two revolutionary ingredients that can help reduce the body&#39;s absorption of calories from fat and carbohydrates.  One is a fibre from the prickly pear and the other is a protein derived from - yes, you&#39;ve guessed! - &lt;b&gt;white kidney beans&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;p&gt;
Just click the link to find out about a great lose weight regime!</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:10:34 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 9, GINKGO BILOBA AND VITILIGO</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/benefits-of-ginkgo-biloba.html</link>
    <description>Here&#39;s an interesting item on the potential benefits of Ginkgo Biloba from the Health Section of today&#39;s DAILY MAIL:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&#39;Ginkgo Biloba and light therapy are being tested as a new treatment for vitiligo.  The common, chronic skin condition leads to unsightly white patches.  In previous trials, both treatments have been found useful; in new research, the two therapies are to be combined.&lt;p&gt;
It is hoped the double-whammy effect may stop the progression of the disease and even return skin to its original colour.&lt;p&gt;
Light therapy is thought to encourage the skin cells to produce melanin - the chemical that gives skin its colour - while the antioxidants in ginkgo biloba may help dampen down the body&#39;s immune reaction, which is particularly overactive in vitiligo sufferers, say researchers in Saudi Arabia.&lt;p&gt;
In a six-month trial, 160 patients will be given oral extract of ginkgo biloba twice a day, followed by two sessions of light therapy a week.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:14:24 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 1, ALOE PROPOLIS CREAM</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/aloe-propolis-cream.html</link>
    <description>Is there a tube of aloe propolis cream in &lt;i&gt;your&lt;/i&gt; home?&lt;p&gt;  If so, you probably know that this rich, creamy blend of aloe vera, bee propolis (Nature&#39;s antibiotic), chamomile and comfrey soothes irritated skin, leaving a protective barrier.&lt;p&gt;
So it is ideal for dry skin, since it does more than moisturize and condition!   &lt;p&gt;
Did you also know that this propolis creme is suitable for people prone to eczema and psoriasis?</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:41:55 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 1, CHEAP FRANCHISES</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/cheap-franchises.html</link>
    <description>Cheap franchises - how cheap is cheap?  That all depends on your budget and priorities.  Here&#39;s my view!</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:22:50 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 27, ALOE VERA USES</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/aloe-vera-uses.html</link>
    <description>How many aloe vera uses are there?  I sometimes think there&#39;s no end to this remarkable plant&#39;s versatility!&lt;p&gt;
Not only can it be drunk and applied topically to burns, bites, eczema, psoriasis, acne, chicken pox and lots more - but you can clean your house (and car) with aloe vera.&lt;p&gt;
You can also put it to good use on your dog, cat, camel, horse ... gorilla!  Need I say more?</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:17:50 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 25, FISH OIL - THE ELIXIR OF YOUTH?</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/fish-oils.html</link>
    <description>The Journal of the American Medical Association has recently published an interesting study claiming that fish oil could be the elixir of youth!&lt;p&gt;
They suggest that Omega-3 fatty acids help guard a protective cap found in each cell that surrounds and protects the DNA.  These caps gradually shorten, which leads to the aging of the cell until it actually dies.&lt;p&gt;
It is suggested that this protective effect could lead to increased longevity. &lt;p&gt; Omega-3 could also increase survival after a heart attack, reduce mental decline of old age and help prevent changes in the eye through aging that can lead to blindness.&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;(Practising what I preach, I personally take 2 of Forever&#39;s Arctic Sea softgels 3 times daily!)&lt;/i&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:25:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 19, IFANCA Seal of Approval</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/buy-aloe-products.html</link>
    <description>I&#39;m excited to tell you that Forever and Aloe Vera of America have now been certified by the Islamic Food &amp; Nutrition Council of America to market their qualifying products as Halal.&lt;p&gt;
According to &#39;Halal&#39; rules, in order to be certified as acceptable within their guidelines the products must be proven not to contain any alcohol or questionable ingredients of animal origin.&lt;p&gt;
Therefore the products listed here are certified as fit for consumption by Muslims:&lt;p&gt;
Forever Bee Pollen, Forever Bee Propolis, Forever Royal Jelly, Nature-Min, Gin-Chia, Absorbent-C, Fields of Greens, Forever Multi-Maca, Forever Vision, Forever Lycium Plus, Forever Gingko Plus, Arctic-Sea, A-Beta-CarE, Forever Garlic-Thyme, Forever Garcinia Plus, Forever B12 Plus, Forever Calcium, Forever Echinacea, Forever Kids and Forever Active HA. &lt;p&gt;
Find them all in my Online Aloe Store, via this link:</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:31:27 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 19, BUY ALOE DRINKS - SAVE 30!</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/discount-aloe.html</link>
    <description>For a limited period you can save 30 on Aloe drinks.  Find out how by clicking the link!</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:09:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 16, PROBIOTICS</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/probiotics.html</link>
    <description>Today&#39;s DAILY MAIL tells us:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&quot;PROBIOTICS - or &#39;good&#39; bacteria - have been found in trials to reduce patients&#39; risk of c.diff infections.&lt;p&gt;
Antibiotics can kill your good as well as the harmful bacteria, leaving your immune system depleted.&lt;p&gt;
&quot;But don&#39;t just rely on a probiotic,&quot; says Tom MacDonald, Professor of Immunology at Barts and the London School of Medicine.  &quot;Choose a probiotic drink containing live bacteria, which also has a&lt;/i&gt; pre&lt;i&gt;biotic (which makes good bacteria healthier) in it.&quot;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;p&gt;
Note from Pamela: Aloe Vera drinks act as great prebiotics!</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:32:12 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 16, EXTRA INCOME IDEAS</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/extra-income-ideas.html</link>
    <description>Want some superlative extra income ideas?  You won&#39;t want to miss these three!</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:03:36 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 7, FISH OILS FOR YOUTHFULNESS?</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/fish-oils.html</link>
    <description>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:&lt;p&gt; 
&lt;i&gt;&#39;Last week researchers from the University of California suggested omega-3s - whether from supplements or fish - helped cells in the body live longer.&lt;p&gt;  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.&lt;p&gt;
That, in turn, meant better protection against inflammation and the ageing process.&lt;p&gt;
So will fish oils help you live longer - and look younger?&lt;p&gt;
Heather Yuregir, a researcher at the British Nutrition Foundation, says it&#39;s possible, although more evidence is needed to confirm the anti-ageing effect.&lt;p&gt;
&quot;The study found fish oils may protect against ageing, which does indicate another possible benefit of consuming such oils in the diet.&lt;p&gt;
But it must be remembered that it is only one study; the claims need to be strengthened.&quot;&#39;&lt;/i&gt;</description>
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    <title>Jan 30, FISH OILS - BRAIN FOOD?</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/fish-oils.html</link>
    <description>Another feature in the DAILY MAIL had this to say:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&#39;There has been great interest in the fish oil effect on the brain - both in preventing disease and boosting brain power.&lt;p&gt;
Studies have shown, for instance, that DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) can reduce the formation of plaques in the brain; these have been linked to Alzheimer&#39;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.&lt;p&gt;
DHA has been shown to boost foetal brain development.&lt;p&gt;
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.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;</description>
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    <title>Jan 29, FISH OILS &amp; MACULAR DEGENERATION</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/fish-oils.html</link>
    <description>Here&#39;s more from the DAILY MAIL this week about the multi-benefits of fish oils:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&#39;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.&lt;p&gt;
They might also be helpful in the fight against some forms of cancer.&lt;p&gt;
Last year, Professor John Witte, from the University of California, suggested a high intake of omega-3s reduced men&#39;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.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;</description>
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    <title>Jan 28, ALOE WEIGHTLOSS WORKS!</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/aloe-weightloss.html</link>
    <description>I&#39;m so excited to tell you that I&#39;ve just &lt;b&gt;lost 5lbs in one week&lt;/b&gt; with Aloe Weightloss! Overweight after Christmas, I tried the Clean 9 regime - and it worked for me.  I&#39;m now moving on to Nutri-Lean to complete the process ...&lt;p&gt;
Click the link to gauge whether you think Aloe Weightloss will work for you too!</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:37:24 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 27, WILL FISH OILS PROTECT YOUR HEART?</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/fish-oils.html</link>
    <description>Here&#39;s an interesting snippet from yesterday&#39;s GOOD HEALTH pages of the DAILY MAIL:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&#39;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.&lt;p&gt;
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.&lt;p&gt;
The strongest heart-protective effect is for patients with established cardiovascular disease, the study found. &quot;This isn&#39;t just hype - we now have tremendous and compelling evidence from very large studies, some dating back 20 and 30 years,&quot; Dr Lavie said.&lt;p&gt;
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.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;</description>
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    <title>Jan 26, PSORIASIS, ECZEMA &amp; FISH OILS</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/fish-oils.html</link>
    <description>Today&#39;s DAILY MAIL states:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&#39;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.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;</description>
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    <title>Jan 22, HEART HEALTH AWARENESS</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/heart-health-awareness.html</link>
    <description>Heart health awareness is a modern trend - so how aware are you of your heart&#39;s health?</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:28:09 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 21, HEALTHY ENERGY DRINKS</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/healthy-energy-drinks.html</link>
    <description>Since healthy energy drinks seem to be the &#39;in thing&#39;, it seems timely to mention this one - with its wonderful mango flavor! </description>
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    <title>Jan 20, IS FISH OIL THE ELIXIR OF LIFE?</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/fish-oils.html</link>
    <description>Today&#39;s DAILY MAIL states:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&#39;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.&lt;p&gt;
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&#39;s and Parkinson&#39;s Disease, prevent deterioration of eyesight, reduce depression and treat schizophrenia.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;</description>
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    <title>Jan 18, Dog Skin Problems</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/dog-skin-problems.html</link>
    <description>Dog skin problems can affect the whole household, as you might well have found.  Find some potential solutions here!</description>
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    <title>Jan 12, BALANCE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR WITH CINNAMON</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/honey-and-cinnamon.html</link>
    <description>Extract from expert nutritionist Patrick Holford&#39;s YOUR 2010 COMMANDMENTS:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&#39;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.&lt;p&gt;
&lt;b&gt;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 &#39;slow-release&#39; the carbohydrates in a meal.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;</description>
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    <title>Jan 12, HONEY AND CINNAMON</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/honey-and-cinnamon.html</link>
    <description>Why write about honey and cinnamon?  Well, together they become a phenomenon!</description>
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    <title>Jan 11, BENEFITS OF GINKGO BILOBA</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/benefits-of-ginkgo-biloba.html</link>
    <description>The IRISH DAILY MAIL recently stated:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&#39;The ginkgo plant contains unique substances called ginkgolides which appear to prevent blood vessels constricting, increase blood flow and reduce blood clotting ability.&lt;p&gt;
Other benefits may lie in ginkgo&#39;s anti-oxidant activity, reducing the level of harmful chemicals in the body.&lt;p&gt;
Laboratory research last year found the plant may help stave off the damage caused by a stroke.&lt;p&gt;
Ginkgo biloba is extracted from the leaves of the ginkgo - the world&#39;s oldest living tree - which was left only in China after the Ice Age.&lt;p&gt;
It is particularly popular in Germany and France.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;</description>
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    <title>Jan 10, FISH OILS (CAPSULES) - &amp; WEIGHT LOSS</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/fish-oils.html</link>
    <description>Here&#39;s an interesting extract from THE METABOLISM MIRACLE by Diane Kress in a recent DAILY MAIL issue:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&#39;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.&lt;p&gt;
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.&lt;p&gt;
I recommend 1,200mg per day for heart healthy people and 2,400mg per day for anyone with heart disease.  It&#39;s also a good idea to eat fatty fish, such as sardines, mackerel and salmon, twice a week.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;</description>
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    <title>Jan 9, BENEFITS OF HONEY</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/benefits-of-honey.html</link>
    <description>The health benefits of honey are of course dependent on the honey&#39;s quality. Forever&#39;s comes from the pristine environment of Arizona&#39;s high desert and the American West!</description>
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    <title>Jan 9, GARLIC FOR CIRCULATION</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/health-medicinal-benefits-of-garlic.html</link>
    <description>Anastasia Stephens wrote in a recent issue of the IRISH DAILY MAIL:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&#39;Acting in a similar way to aspirin, garlic boosts circulation by thinning the blood and preserving the elasticity of arteries and capillaries.&lt;p&gt;
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.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;</description>
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    <title>Jan 8, BENEFITS OF GINKGO BILOBA</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/benefits-of-ginkgo-biloba.html</link>
    <description>From recent edition of the IRISH DAILY MAIL:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;Extracts from the ginkgo biloba tree have been found to enhance circulation to the hands, feet and brain.  It&#39;s also rich in molecules called flavonoids, which protect blood vessels from damage and help improve memory.&lt;p&gt; 
&#39;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&#39;, says Dr Brewer.  Research at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, found that when sufferers of Raynaud&#39;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.&lt;/i&gt;</description>
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    <title>Jan 7, BENEFITS OF GINKGO BILOBA</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/benefits-of-ginkgo-biloba.html</link>
    <description>Ever wondered about possible benefits of ginkgo biloba? Wonder no more and find some answers here!</description>
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    <title>Jan 7, ALOE FOR A HANGOVER</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/drink-aloe-vera.html</link>
    <description>In a recent IRISH DAILY MAIL Dr Rob Galloway stated that the reason alcohol can make you ill with a hangover is &lt;i&gt;&#39;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.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;p&gt;
Several stars were then asked how they beat their hangovers.  Rock singer Chris Rea&#39;s solution is a crumpet with some fresh cream, smoked salmon and a fresh fried egg on top, garnished with olive oil!&lt;p&gt;
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.&lt;p&gt;
Personally, I find a glass of Aloe Vera Gel works better than anything else!</description>
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    <title>Jan 7, HONEY BEE SUPPLIES</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/honey-bee-supplies.html</link>
    <description>Find your honey bee supplies right here - although in the UK this yummy honey is currently unavailable!</description>
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    <title>Jan 6, ESSENTIAL FATS</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/fish-oils.html</link>
    <description>Here&#39;s a quote from leading nutritionist Patrick Holford:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&#39;Thirty years ago &#39;fat&#39; was a demon: high in calories, bad for your heart and the cause of weight gain.  Today we know that &lt;b&gt;omega-3 fats are essential for good health, acting as natural painkillers and more potent antidepressants than conventional drugs&lt;/b&gt;.  On top of this they are your skin&#39;s best friend, keeping it soft and moisturised.&lt;p&gt;
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.&lt;p&gt;
In my survey, I found that a person&#39;s chances of being in optimal health go up by nearly &lt;b&gt;two thirds&lt;/b&gt; for those consuming three or more servings of oily fish (herrings, sardines, mackerel, salmon, tuna and trout) a week, compared to two a week.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;</description>
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    <title>Dec 18, BUY ALOE PRODUCTS - VAT increase on 1st January!</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/buy-aloe-products.html</link>
    <description>Just a mention that there is to be a U.K. price increase in January - so buying aloe products NOW is a great idea!</description>
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    <title>Dec 16, GARLIC &amp; WARTS</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/health-medicinal-benefits-of-garlic.html</link>
    <description>Yesterday&#39;s DAILY MAIL states:&lt;p&gt; &lt;i&gt;&#39;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.&lt;p&gt;It&#39;s thought sulphur compounds in garlic have antibiotic and anti-viral benefits.&lt;p&gt; Warts are caused by a viral infection in the skin&#39;s top layer.  Though harmless, they are highly contagious.&lt;p&gt; 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.&lt;p&gt;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)&#39;.&lt;/i&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:29:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 8, FISH OILS &amp; NECK PAIN</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/fish-oils.html</link>
    <description>Under the heading COULD FISH OIL PILLS RELIEVE NECK PAIN? today&#39;s DAILY MAIL states:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&#39;Fish oil supplements could relieve neck pain - and may be an alternative to over-the-counter anti-inflammatories.&lt;p&gt;
Anti-inflammatory drugs can be very effective, but they carry the risk of complications with long-term use, including gastric ulcers.&lt;p&gt;
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.&lt;p&gt;
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.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:27:52 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 7, CAN STRETCH MARKS GO AWAY?</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/can-stretch-marks-go-away.html</link>
    <description>Can stretch marks go away? Yes, in my family&#39;s experience they certainly can!  But then, we&#39;re an aloe family!</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:55:43 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 6, GARCINIA &amp; OBESITY STUDY</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/aloe-weightloss.html</link>
    <description>The 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.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:14:43 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 4, GARLIC &amp; THE COMMON COLD</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/health-medicinal-benefits-of-garlic.html</link>
    <description>In a recent placebo-controlled trial on garlic supplements&#39; effects on incidence of the common cold, there were 146 volunteers.&lt;p&gt;
Of these, 65 on the placebo developed a cold while just 24 on garlic did so!</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:15:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 3, BEE POLLEN &amp; CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN SYNDROME</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/bee-pollen-granules-supplement.html</link>
    <description>It 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.&lt;p&gt;
This condition (cause unknown) is difficult to treat and there is no standard conventional treatment.&lt;p&gt;
It was concluded that bee pollen helped to reduce the pain and that more research is needed into this.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:41:44 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 2, PROBIOTICS</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/probiotics.html</link>
    <description>Tuesday&#39;s DAILY MAIL stated:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&#39;PROBIOTICS - the good bacteria in the gut - are thought to help prevent illness.  &lt;b&gt;Pre&lt;/b&gt;biotics are important because they boost these good bacteria.  They are found naturally in garlic, leeks, onions and artichokes.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;p&gt;
So, my recommendation is that we find our prebiotics through the suggested sources or, of course, &lt;b&gt;Aloe Vera&lt;/b&gt; drinks - and try Forever&#39;s excellent probiotics!</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:05:23 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 24, FISH OILS - OMEGA 3</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/fish-oils.html</link>
    <description>Today&#39;s DAILY MAIL states:&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&#39;Omega-3s have an anti-inflammatory effect and are linked to prevention of inflammatory conditions such as heart disease, arthritis and depression.&lt;p&gt;
A major study found that omega-3 supplements could slow cognitive decline in patients with mild Alzheimer&#39;s.  And based on new evidence the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) now recommends patients who&#39;ve suffered a heart attack in the previous three months be prescribed fish oils.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:45:44 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 13, ALOE VERA SHAMPOO - BETTER THAN VIDAL SASSON?</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/aloe-vera-shampoo.html</link>
    <description>Could Forever&#39;s Aloe Vera Shampoo be better than Vidal Sassoon&#39;s?!&lt;p&gt;
I learned from an ex-teacher at Vidal&#39;s Hairdressing Skills Academy that while she rates their shampoos highly, she &lt;i&gt;simply adores&lt;/i&gt; Forever&#39;s Aloe Vera Shampoo &lt;b&gt;and Conditioner&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;p&gt;
She mentioned that they:&lt;p&gt;
Held up greasy hair;&lt;p&gt;
Are great on coloured hair;&lt;p&gt;
Are great for dandruff too!</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:15:40 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 11, GINKGO, GARLIC &amp; PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/buy-aloe-products.html</link>
    <description>Under the heading Is There An Alternative? yesterday&#39;s DAILY MAIL stated:&lt;p&gt; &lt;i&gt;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.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;p&gt;
The paper went on:&lt;p&gt;
&lt;b&gt;These May Work:&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;p&gt;GINKGO: Believed to increase blood-flow, studies have shown it reduces pain, increasing the distance sufferers are able to walk.&lt;p&gt;
GARLIC: Contains allicin, which may help reduce cholesterol.&lt;p&gt;
(Both these products are available from my Online Aloe Store!)</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:44:52 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 10, PROBIOTICS &lt;b&gt;AREN&#39;T&lt;/b&gt; A WASTE OF MONEY!</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/probiotics.html</link>
    <description>This title was taken from a headline on the Good Health pages of today&#39;s DAILY MAIL.&lt;p&gt;
Glenn Gibson, Professor of Food Microbiology at Reading University, a leading authority on gut bacteria, went on to say: &lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&quot;There&#39;s convincing evidence that the right products will do us good.  Specifically &#39;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.&#39;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/i&gt;
He added that &lt;i&gt;probiotics will also help anyone taking antibiotics, which kill good as well as bad bacteria, &#39;or people going into hospital where gut infections are rife.&#39;&lt;/i&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:22:01 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 9, SPECIAL ALOE OFFERS</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/special-aloe-offers.html</link>
    <description>You won&#39;t want to miss these!  My 6 special aloe offers are for a limited period only.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:41:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 4, ALOE VERA  &amp; ULCERATIVE COLITIS</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/drink-aloe-vera.html</link>
    <description>Under the heading IS THERE AN ALTERNATIVE? ULCERATIVE COLITIS, yesterday&#39;s DAILY MAIL stated:&lt;p&gt;
&#39;&lt;b&gt;ALOE VERA&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;i&gt; taken internally, its soothing, anti-bacterial and pain-killing effects help reduce symptoms.&lt;/i&gt;&#39;&lt;p&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:35:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 4, FISH OIL &amp; ULCERATIVE COLITIS</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/fish-oils.html</link>
    <description>Under the same heading about an alternative to Ulcerative Colitis, yesterday&#39;s DAILY MAIL stated:&lt;p&gt;
&#39;&lt;b&gt;FISH OIL&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;i&gt;omega-3 fatty acids work as an anti-inflammatory, reducing the need for medication.&lt;/i&gt;&#39;&lt;p&gt;
My suggestion?  Try drinking Forever&#39;s Aloe Vera Gel &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;and&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/i&gt; taking Arctic Sea Super Omega 3!!</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:35:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Oct 29, FOREVER CALCIUM</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/buy-aloe-products.html</link>
    <description>Did you know that low levels of Vitamin D can leave you open to all kinds of health problems?&lt;p&gt;
Experts are urging us to hype up our intake of this vitamin in a big way - to cure aches, fight fatigue and lift our mood.&lt;p&gt;
Taking Forever Calcium (with &lt;b&gt;Vitamin D and Magnesium&lt;/b&gt;) helps bone health, brain power, strengthens immune system - and even helps with obesity (since levels of Vitamin D drop as we gain weight).&lt;p&gt;
Find &lt;b&gt;Forever Calcium&lt;/b&gt; in my Online Aloe Store!</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:33:21 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Oct 27, GINKGO BILOBA and MEMORY CHAMP!</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/buy-aloe-products.html</link>
    <description>According to today&#39;s DAILY MAIL, Dominic O&#39;Brien (8 times World Memory Champion) says:&lt;p&gt; &lt;i&gt;&quot;Research has shown the herb Ginkgo biloba can boost your short-term memory; I take Ginkgo One-A-Day.&quot;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here&#39;s what &lt;b&gt;Ginkgo Plus&lt;/b&gt; (find it in my &lt;b&gt;Online Aloe Store&lt;/b&gt;) does:&lt;p&gt;Increases circulation of blood to the brain, aids with poor memory and mental fatigue, elevates mood and energy.  Increases concentration, alertness and metabolism.&lt;p&gt;  Can also help with poor circulation and impotence.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:33:30 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Oct 22, NEW DENTISTRY STUDY</title>
    <link>http://www.my-aloe-vera.com/aloe-vera-for-teeth.html</link>
    <description>It has long been known that Forever Bright Toothgel is a gentle, non-fluoride formula combining 100 stabilised aloe vera gel with bee propolis.&lt;p&gt;
Now a new study has revealed that Forever Bright produced superior results when compared to two widely-used commercial brands of toothpaste.&lt;p&gt;
Clever Forever!</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:48:58 GMT</pubDate>
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