How Can I Relieve the Pain of Arthritis?

Relief from the pain of arthritis in a bottle

Relief from the pain of arthritis in a bottle

In support of National Arthritis Care’s Week (Mon 13 – Sun 19 May 2013), we felt it was about time to focus on perhaps one of our most innovative products which has provide millions of people worldwide with relief from the pain and physical restrictions associated with arthritis.

Firstly, a bit of background ……

Our skeleton is held together by a network of bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments which all work together in harmony to ensure that when we move, we move flexibly and without pain (although perhaps not always first thing in the morning!). Between most (if not all) joints is a shock-absorbing substance called cartilage and as we age and use our joints, this begins to wear out.

Much like two stones grinding together, over time, they will begin to wear down and its this wear and grinding which causes inflammation, and, often, debilitating pain and is known as arthritis.  Although there are many different types of arthritis, osteoarthritis (or degenerative joint disease) is perhaps the most common.

Although nothing can stop the gradual degeneration of joints, there are certain dietary supplements that have been proven to help reduce the pain that sufferers experience.

Why it’s particularly good for arthritis sufferers ….

Aloe Vera on its own has significant anti-inflammatory properties, but, combine this with Chondroitin and Glucosamine (which are proven to reduce pain in arthritis sufferers) and you have a very powerful tool in helping you to lead a normal life.

Forever Freedom is a unique aloe vera-based drinking gel (definitely not to be confused with lower quality aloe vera juices), which helps maintain structure and hydration required for healthy joint function and mobility. It contains more than 80% pure inner leaf aloe vera, together with naturally sourced (not synthetic) Chondroitin and Glucosamine and other nutritional goodies such as Vitamin C which is essential for healing & repair.

Its an ideal supplement for athletes, people who are very active and mature people who are more likely to develop the condition later in life. If you take anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen to ease symptoms, you should give this a try. As all the ingredients are naturally sourced, there are virtually none of the nasty side effects that you can get from over the counter medications (have you ever seen the number of possible side effects listed in the information leaflet in a box of ibuprofen??)

Not only does aloe vera have anti-inflammatory properties, it:

  • Contains over 75 different nutrients and minerals so its a great way to give your body an added boost
  • Works to cleanse and balance the body from the inside
  • Helps nutrients (and medication) to be absorbed more efficiently (increased bio-availability)

If you or anyone you know suffers from arthritis and are open to trying something natural as a way to help manage your condition, please get in touch on 07554 080815 or through our contact form

Try it for yourself for 60 days (yes, two months) and if you aren’t happy with the results, you can have every single penny of your money back again. THAT’s how confident we are in the quality of our product.

Propolis Cream – Healing in a Tube?

Forever Living Propolis Cream

A unique blend of aloe vera, bee propolis, vitamins A & D

Collected by bees and used to seal hives, propolis has been used for thousands of years by natural practitioners as an antibacterial agent but has, until recently been largely forgotten.

It’s a natural, sticky resin type substance and varies in composition depending on where and when it was produced.

Forever Living Products have taken this fantastic substance, known for its healing and medicinal properties and blended it with an aloe vera base, combined with camomile, vitamins A & E for a superior quality, rich and luxurious cream, designed for everyday use.

Many people with “harsh on the hands” jobs or hobbies (think nurses, plumbers, gardeners & builders) use it as a barrier cream and love its rich, luxurious feel, keeping skin supple, moisturised and protected.

The combined healing properties of the propolis and aloe vera have been particularly experienced by people suffering from skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.  Cold sore sufferer? Apply Propolis Cream instead of over-the-counter preparations for a more effective treatment.

Get your FREE sample if you’re suffering from a similar condition and want to try it for yourself. Contact us here

Fatigue Problems? What’s This Bee Pollen Stuff All About?

Forever Living Product's Bee Pollen

Packed with nutrients, enzymes and vitamins, it’s a complete food in itself.

The thought of eating those little yellow blobs you see on a bee’s legs probably isn’t that appealing to most people, but did you know that it was highly prized by the Greeks and Romans and is one of the most complete foods available, containing more nutrients per calorie than any other nutritional supplement?

The Romans called it the “life giving dust” or the “secret ambrosia” and ate it to acquire eternal youth.  Much as I would like to believe it, I’m pretty certain that it doesn’t actually hold the secret to eternal youth, but what I do know is that it does contain a rich source of nutrients that will help you to maintain a healthier, balanced body.

Containing a huge cocktail of antioxidants, enzymes, fatty acids, minerals and vitamins including all of the B-complex, vitamins C, D, E and K, it is a rich source of calcium and phosphorus – in almost a perfect 1:1 ratio. In fact, the human body could survive on bee pollen alone, with just the addition of water and some dietary fibre.

Many people use Bee Pollen to give them an energy boost during the day (so its particularly good for people with fatigue-related conditions or people who do lots of driving and want a healthier alternative to caffeine) as a general supplement to their daily diet and athletes even use it for increased stamina and energy and to maintain a good level of health. A marathon runner told us he takes 25 tablets prior to a big race to give himself an extra boost! Because it is pollen-based, many people also use it as a natural antihistamine as it can help to desensitise people who suffer from hayfever and other such allergies.

Along with being the worlds number one producer of aloe vera, Forever Living products also produce a number of beehive products, including Propolis and Royal Jelly. It is harvested (without harm to the bees) from their hives located in high desert regions, surrounded by natural desert blooms.

Get in touch with us on 01603 470636 to try it for yourself today (and don’t forget, you have a 60-day moneyback guarantee!)

ARGI+ for Healthy Blood Pressure, Cholesterol & Sports Performance

ARGI+

L’Arginine & powerful fruit extracted antioxidants work to increase oxygen levels in the body

Maintain a healthy blood pressure, reduce cholesterol or gain an edge in your fitness or sports training regime simply through drinking a great tasting fruity drink! It surely isn’t that easy – is it…?

L-Arginine, an amino acid works with oxygen to produce nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels and aids blood flow around the body and it’s this, combined with a cocktail of powerful antioxidants and vitamins extracted from pomegranate, fruits and red wine that delivers outstanding results.

So what does that mean to me exactly? More blood flow and more nitric acid means:

  • More oxygen and more of the nutrients in the ARGI+ get to muscles
  • Lactic acid, which builds up in muscles during exercise is removed more efficiently
  • Increases muscle mass and strength, while reducing the amount of fatty tissue
  • Aids bone and tissue growth and repair, so is useful in speeding recovery after injury
  • Immune system response to attack (such as infection) is quicker and more effective

What else does it do?

  • Helps to maintain healthy blood pressure levels and cardiovascular system
  • Acts to release anti-ageing hormones
  • Affects insulin sensitivity so is useful in maintaining control of blood glucose
  • Red wine extracts help to reduce cholesterol levels
  • Pomegranate and fruit are rich sources of antioxidants which fight the damaging effects of free radicals

What vitamins are in ARGI+

Vitamin C - helps maintain a healthy immune and nervous system, aids concentration, sleep patterns and is the building blocks for healthy bones and skin

Vitamin K2 – helps with bone formation, blood clotting and healing

Vitamin B6 – like vitamin C, helps the immune and nervous system, but also the brain, muscles, oxygen transportation, protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism

Vitamin D3 – aids immune and nervous system, bones and a positive mood

Vitamin B9 – essential for new cells, brain, nerves and growth

Vitamin B12 – oxygen transportation, healthy nervous system, positive mood, brain and growth

You Are What You Eat – Or Are You?

Modern farming techniques deplete the food we eat of vital nutrients. You could have  a great balanced diet, but still not get the goodness you need from your food.

Modern farming techniques deplete the food we eat of vital nutrients. You could have a great balanced diet, but still not get the goodness you need from your food.

Should it be: You Are What You Absorb?

With modern intensive farming techniques depleting soil and transportation and storage methods leaching valuable nutrients from our food, it’s now almost impossible to get every vitamin and mineral that our bodies need from our food.

Over time, foods and especially the toxins we eat, build up a layer within the gut that hinders nutrients being properly absorbed into the body. You may eat a great balanced diet, but if your body doesn’t absorb the nutrients, you can quickly become deficient, which will lead to other health problems.

Aloe vera contains a huge amount of nutrients (around 75), including 19 of the 20 amino acids that the body needs and seven of eight essential ones that the body cannot produce for itself. It particularly benefits the soft epithelial tissue of the body, which includes skin, lungs, bowel/digestion tract and with its natural anti-inflammatory properties, helps to reduce the effects of “anything with an itis”.  Other substances found in the aloe (salicyclic acid and plant sterols) help to maintain healthy joint  mobility and flexibilty and soothe muscles.

The aloe balances out the immune system and regulates bacteria, cleansing the gut of toxins which clogging up the delicate lining, thereby allowing your body to absorb nutrients, especially protein, and medication more effectively. Long term use of medication can have its own detrimental effects on the body, so, by absorbing the medication you are taking more effectively, can, in some cases, lead to less actually being needed on a daily basis.

So, with everything in our world working against us in our efforts to remain fit and healthy, taking a single 60ml shot of aloe vera each day is a quick-win which gives us a much needed boost of goodness to help our bodies fight infection and illness.

For further information, please contact Michelle on 07554 080815 or email info@aloe-world.co.uk

 

Does Drinking Aloe Vera Help with Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia affects people in different ways, but chronic fatigue is a major symptom of many sufferers

Fibromyalgia affects people in different ways, but chronic fatigue is a major symptom of many sufferers

Decide for yourself. Helen was introduced to aloe vera and this is her story …..

I had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia (FM) when I was 19 years old (I’m now in my early thirties) and before I started taking the aloe vera, it was making my life and that of my family, a misery.

My muscles would ache constantly, I’d suffer from migraines that would last for two or more weeks and my mood was always low. It would leave me confined to my bed, barely having the strength or inclination to get up, I felt like I was a misery”regular” mum and housewife.

My friend suggested I try drinking aloe vera. Like most people, I had never heard of it being drunk before, but I gave it a go and almost straight away I noticed my energy levels creeping up and the migraines became less intense. The medication that I had been taking for years was working more efficiently, which meant I could decrease some of the dose. 

On top of that, I could not only get out of bed, but actually do the “normal” mum and housewife housewife things. For the first time in a long time, I can actually start to plan for and actually be able to take trips out with my family. 

I know the aloe vera does not cure fibromyalgia, but by helping to reduce my pain and the fatigue, it gives me the ability to lead my life with some semblance of normality, that before, I didn’t have.

Aloe vera has given me my life back, my husband his wife back and my son, his mum back. And for that, I will always be grateful.

Psoriasis and Aloe Vera

Psoriasis on the face

Psoriasis on the face

I have had Psoriasis since my teenage years. For some reason, it appeared mostly on my face, which as you can imagine is very embarrassing. I would get very dry, scaly red patches on either side of my nose, around my forehead and chin area. They would really itch and sometimes bleed if I couldn’t stop myself from scratching.

As expected, the doctor gave me betnovate steroid cream, which I used for a few years but it didn’t really help that much. When I requested a repeat prescription one day, the doctor said that he couldn’t give me this any more as you are not supposed to use it on the face as it thins the skin and therefore is exposing the skin to harmful rays and could result in cancer later in life….great!!! So, after that, I was on my own quest to find something to help.

I tried so many creams….E45, Sudocrem and many more – I think I was single-handedly keeping Boots in business; I spent hundreds of £’s and nothing worked; they usually made it worse. I started to try and hide it with make up, but my skin was so dry, that didn’t really help either.

I eventually ended up with a range from Boots which wasn’t too bad and mostly helped the dryness. I could live with it, but it never completely took away the itchiness though and I would have flare ups every now and then, especially when I was stressed. At one point, everyone kept staring at me as it was so red and inflamed and a few people were even concerned that I had been burnt. By now I was in my 30′s and it was just a part of life.

Fast forward to September 2011 when I was introduced to Forever Living Products’ aloe vera.  I had absolutely no idea that you could drink it and that it works by healing from the inside. Psoriasis means that you have an over active immune system and aloe vera helps to re balance it. I’d tried everything else, so what did I have to lose?

I started drinking the plain Aloe Vera Gel and in the first couple of weeks, there was a little improvement and then, on the third week, it actually got even worse! I was told that this was the ‘healing crisis’ and to persevere as the aloe vera was pushing all the rubbish from the inside to the surface and that new cells were forming. I really want to stop taking the aloe vera, but was told that this would only last 5-10 days. So out came the make up again to hide my face. As promised, it gradually got better and now I will never look back!!! I have not had one bad day in a year! Thank you aloe vera….I love you. Why didn’t I find you when I was 14 years old?? I could have saved myself an awful lot of heartache!

I will never be without it again and, an added bonus, the aloe vera has so many nutrients in it, it actually works as a supplement my diet.