ALOE VERA GELLY - Win a FREE tube!

Here's a bit of detective work for you! If you'd like to win a free tube of the Aloe Vera Gelly that I regard as an essential part of my first aid kit - for burns, bites, stings and a whole range of other things - then go to My Aloe Vera website and find where I'm giving it as a prize.

While demonstrating your detection skills, you might also like to work out how to win a free Aloe Sunscreen! Over to you - and I hope soon to be sending you a prize.

BEST BOTTLED WATER?

Is Forever's Cheddar Natural Spring Water the best bottled water in the marketplace today? One thing I can tell you is that, despite originating in Cheddar, Somerset, it doesn't taste of the cheese long associated with that place!
I can also say that it's extracted at source from the spring within the intricate cave network of the Mendip Hills - and it's crystal clear, with a neutral pH and a refreshing natural taste.
2 litres of Forever's Water can provide 33% of your daily requirement of calcium as well as many other essential minerals needed within our daily allowance.
All this, plus plenty more - including courier delivery right to your door!

BRUSHING YOUR TEETH!

I was astonished to read in Tuesday's DAILY MAIL that not brushing your teeth can give you heart disease and arthritis. But those apparently can be two consequences of gum disease.
And there are more - including miscarriage, erectile dysfunction and difficulty in conceiving! The feature went on to say that the elderly, smokers, diabetics and pregnant women are at higher risk, and that genetics can also play a part.
It added: 'Once gum disease has set in, bacteria are able to enter the blood stream via blood vessels around the teeth and then travel around the body. This sets off a cascade of reactions, leading to inflammation and damage.'
But the condition can thankfully be prevented by cleaning teeth twice a day for two minutes each time. Here's how I clean mine, keeping my teeth (and gums) healthy:

GANDHI AND ALOE

Did you know of the connection between Mahatma Gandhi and Aloe?

Here's an extract from a letter written by Gandhi to Romain Rolland, his biographer:

'You ask me what were the secret forces which sustained me during my long fasts. Well, it was my unshakable faith in God, my simple and frugal life style, and the Aloe whose benefits I discovered upon my arrival in South Africa at the end of the 19th century.'

ALOE PROPOLIS CREME

I just loved finding this snippet in today's DAILY MAIL:

'Aloe Barbadensis: Derived from the plant Aloe Vera, evidence suggests this may promote healing in the skin. A study in 2009 found Aloe Vera was better than steroid cream at clearing patches of psoriasis.'

I should just like to add that Aloe Barbadensis Miller (the 'true' Aloe) is not derived from the plant - it is the plant! However, I absolutely agree about its effectiveness with psoriasis - especially when incorporated in Aloe Propolis Creme and when people drink aloe vera as well as applying it topically to their skin.

HONEY BEE SUPPLIES

Do you ever marvel, as I do, over the wonderful gifts that the honey bee supplies to us?

Its most obvious gift is, I suppose, honey - but of course we can also be thankful for bee propolis (Nature's antibiotic), bee pollen (ideal to take during the summer months when the pollen count is high) and royal jelly.
Wherever would we be, without our busy honey bees?

ALOE & CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

Here's a fascinating little quote from Christopher Columbus I found in a past issue of Natural Health:

"Four vegetables are indispensable for the well-being of man: wheat, the grape, the olive and aloe. The first nourishes him, the second raises his spirit, the third brings him harmony and the fourth cures him."

(The picture illustrates how I feel after my daily aloe tonic!)

SUNBURN REMEDY

Do you read CLOSER magazine? If so, you've probably read this week's Ask Dr Christian feature relating to a sunburn remedy.

In case you don't read it, I'll just mention his warning that exposure to ultraviolet rays from sunlight accounts for the vast majority of skin cancers - as well as leading to premature skin aging.

The doctor (who's a TV presenter and a GP) tells us that over the past 25 years Melanoma has been the fastest rising cancer in the UK, with more than 10,000 cases and 2,000 deaths reported each year. It's the 2nd most common cancer in adults between 15-34 and affects twice as many women as men.

The bottom line is that Dr Christian recommends staying in the shade between 11 am and 3pm - and using a sunscreen with SPF 30!

ANIMAL ALOE PRODUCTS

Who's that, lurking in the long grass? Why, it's my handsome Sam - the Beardie who introduced me to Animal Aloe Products!
By the age of 8 Sam was behaving like an old man. Perhaps this was partly because we lived by the sea (on the beautiful Gower peninsula) and - summer or winter - he spent more time in the water than out of it. Whatever the reason, his limbs had stiffened and he could no longer chase seagulls the way he once did.
Then his 'sister' (actually, my daughter Joanna!) arrived with a chubby yellow tub. What was in it? A special Aloe Vera drink that, she said, had helped her IBS - and that would now help Sam's arthritis.
To cut a long story short, despite my initial skepticism, Joanna was right and it was thanks to the dramatic improvement in Sam that I began to understand the power of 'Miracle Plant' Aloe Vera.
If you have a beloved pet animal aloe make perfect sense!
P.S. Most of these products are great for humans as well.

ALOE PRODUCTS FOR HAIR

Aloe-Jojoba Shampoo and Conditioning Rinse are two very popular Aloe Products For Hair - perhaps because they are better known than the two I want to share with you. One of the many reasons for their popularity is that they adapt to all hair types - yes, whether your hair is dry, greasy or 'normal' this shampoo and conditioner will adapt beautifully to you!
Can you see how that can lead to an uncluttered bathroom, with one shampoo ideal for the whole family?

It's Forever Aloe Pro-Set that I think you'll find especially interesting after shampooing and conditioning.
For one thing, it's protein rich and alcohol-free. For another, as well as providing a long-lasting natural hold, it strengthens, conditions and moisturizes with stabilized Aloe Vera and purified water.
Yes, it protects while styling and straightening!
Then there's Forever Aloe Styling Gel - a unisex product for dry or wet hair. It gives BIG holding power without stickiness and repairs your hair while providing maximum volume and shine.
I adore all four products and my hair does too. It has never been happier or shinier than since finding Aloe! Might yours thank you for finding it?

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME NATURAL REMEDIES

If you suffer with the bloating and other discomforts of IBS, like my daughter once did, you might like to try this Aloe Vera drink.

Did you notice the past tense in relation to my daughter? Yes, she was helped by drinking this specific Aloe Vera Gel! The point here, though, is that everyone is different and you'll probably want to find out for yourself which of Forever's 4 Aloe Vera drinks is best for you.

ALOE VERA FOR TEETH

I was a bit alarmed to read today about the dangers of fluoride in toothpaste!

The feature I was reading said that in the USA fluoride toothpaste comes with a skull and crossbones on the packaging to remind mothers that fluoride - a waste product of fertilizers which was also used in atomic bomb manufacture - is a poison and should not be swallowed.

Certainly, in Britain fluoride toothpaste tubes tell us to use only a pea-sized amount for kids under six.

All this (and there was lots more in the feature!) makes me extra glad that I long ago found Aloe Vera for teeth.

Might you like to follow my lead ... ?

ALOE LIP BALM

Here's a question: What's big on protection but small in stature? And my answer is Aloe Lips.  I felt sure you'd want to know about this incredibly versatile little stick! Because it isn't just for lips - although it is a moisturizing (and conditioning) balm to soothe and protect lips in both hot and cold weather.
Because of its rich aloe content I also use mine as a kind of first aid stick for burns, bites and stings. And it's great for cold sores. Brilliant! I understand it has another use, too, but I can't possibly go into that here ...

LATEST ALOE NEWS - Countdown to Father's Day!

With just 9 days left till UK Father's Day, panic not if you still haven't found the perfect gift for your Dad, for help's at hand!

Depending on his interests, choose from a special Father's Day Sports Pack, Shaving Pack, Skincare Pack or Personal Care Pack - and get a FREE EXTRA Father's Day Gift Bag, Baseball Cap and Aloe Lips (while stocks last)!

ALOE SUNSCREEN - WHY IT MAKES SUCH SENSE!

How very timely my blog of yesterday about Aloe sunscreen has proved to be! In today's DAILY MAIL there was an excellent feature about why factor 15 sunscreen is not enough. This included the alarming fact that more than 2 Britons under 35 are diagnosed every day with the deadliest form of skin cancer.

If you'd like to know more on that subject, you can read about it via Sunburn Remedy.

BEST ENERGY DRINK - Is This It?

If you scroll down a bit you'll see a picture of FAB, which I think is the best energy drink on the planet. Of course, that's just my opinion and you might not share it.
But I'm far from alone in thinking it FABulous that Forever Active Boost has now reached the UK (just two weeks ago actually) because it's very different from other energy drinks. How does it differ? By giving you both immediate and long-term energy.
The immediate boost comes from guarana, a natural ingredient much loved in Brazil, while the long-term energy is powered by ADX7 technology. If that last bit means as little to you as it did at first to me, let me just add that ADX7 has helped Russian track and field athletes win over 130 medals in Olympic competitions!
Not being especially athletic, I simply regard FAB as a quick, refreshing way to stay energized and alert all day! It could do the same for you!

FATHER'S DAY IS ON ITS WAY - ALOE TO THE RESCUE!

Is this year passing as fast for you as it is for me? Can we really be almost into June, with just 3 weeks to go till Father's Day...?

Well, help is at hand if you're looking to surprise him with a special gift that's a bit different. Better still, what if it comes in its own gift bag, with two extra FREE gifts? There are four fabulous Father's Day Packs to choose from.

My favorite is the Shaving Pack because it contains amazing Alpha-E Factor, which - being rich in antioxidants - is exceptional as skin nourishment and as a shaving barrier.

Yours might be the Sports Day Pack, the Skincare Pack or Personal Care Pack, depending on your Dad's enthusiasms. Whatever, the gifts are delivered quickly and securely to your (or his) door - so what could be easier?

ALOE WEIGHTLOSS AND A SPECIAL ALOE OFFER

Who else could benefit from knowing that while losing weight you can also gain? If that question makes absolutely no sense it's probably because I'm not explaining myself very well!
The 'gain' is not about weight. It's about a FREE Marine Mask with which you could give yourself a fabulous facial while also losing weight naturally and cleansing your body with the unique Nutri-Lean Program.
But that's all I plan to tell you here! If you're intrigued and willing to do a little bit of detection work, all will become clear via My Aloe Vera!

ALOE PRIZE DRAW - Winner Announced Today!

The lucky winner of a FREE Aloe Moisturizing Lotion in my Win A Free Product Prize Draw has just been announced on My Aloe Vera website.

But if you act quickly, you can win a FREE Aloe Vera Deodorant by taking a look at my 3rd column and finding out how to be the winner! (You'll see when you log on why speed is necessary ...)

Good luck - and keep your eye on my site as there will be plenty of future prizes!

Some Extra Income Ideas For You!

It just occurred to me that as well as telling you about aloe, some of you might like me to tell you a little bit about how extra income can be generated via these exceptional products!
The beauty of my aloe business is that it's so very flexible. Most people do it initially alongside their existing part- or full-time employment. That works well because you choose your own hours with Forever - and choose too how much you do, or don't do. Of course, to begin with the less you do the less you earn, but that is entirely up to you.
Really, it's like a buffet table of opportunity! You'd like to recommend a few aloe products (all of them covered by a 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee) to people who'd benefit from them? Great! Through your recommendations you'd make a 30% profit.
Maybe you have higher ambitions and would like to manage a team, teaching them to do as you'll by then have been taught? That's great too - and is perfectly do-able. Our Managers typically earn around £1,000 each month and often this is extra income, over and above the wage or salary they receive from their 'proper' job.
Perhaps you'd ultimately like to go a step further - advancing beyond the Manager position and creating a pension-style income (via your time and effort rather than financial contributions)? Fine! Why not? The only person stopping you do this would be you!