Our main man this Winter!

OK so I mentioned there on Sunday that throughout this week, I was going to chat about some of the supplements that I think are going to really help battle the temperature drop in relation to our immune system.

OK, so first of all, the problems we all run into in Autumn/Winter revert from respiratory problems!

Aloe Vera Gel = keeps the immune system in good shape :)

This beautiful yellow bottle works wonders in helping many things but I would be here all night talking about all of it's properties so I'm just going to give you pointers on how it's going to help you throughout the cold seasons.

It is bio-available (this means that your body recognises it and all of this amazing properties. This is a big MAJOR point. If you go out and buy some really expensive supplements and it's not bio-available, you are just going to excrete it. What a waste of money, so the fact that this gel is recognised by our bodies is a BIG help!

Aloe vera is a long chain sugar (polysaccharide) this basically effects our cytokine system (which are the chemical messengers of the immune system). This then acts in a way that balances our system = aloe vera gel is a immunomodulator.

Some of the main minerals & vitamins NATURALLY found in aloe are;
- Calcium
- Sodium
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Copper
- Zinc
- B12
- Vitamin A
- B group vitamins
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Folic Acid
- 19 out of 20 amino acids
- 7 out of 8 essential amino acids (our body cannot make these ones!)

How much to drink?

Adults 100 mls minimun per day (older adults and children need less)
(one shot in the morning - before you eat anything & one shot around 4pm OR at night before bed)

Tomorrow... More on the respiratory system helping supplements!! :)

Remember if you want to order your bottles, have a root in my Shop :)


(ps. remember I am not a doctor, facts from this blog are ref. from Dr. Peter Atherton, but all tips are what I do and since they work for me and my immune systems over the past few winters, hopefully they'll help you. #preventionratherthancure)

Why pick FOREVER'S Aloe?

‘Health drinks’ are a fast growing phenomenon in the fitness industry today. However, it is important to make sure that you know what you are really drinking. Plenty of these drinks have lots of goodness, yes. They can also be packed with sweeteners and chemicals however. You should always check the label to be sure.

I have tried plenty of health drinks in my time, but for me one stands above the rest. Everyone has heard of Aloe Vera. It is famous for it’s beneficial qualities, and its nickname is the ‘healing plant’. I genuinely believe that it deserves that name.Imagine slicing open an Aloe Vera leaf and drinking the gel directly. ‘Forever Living’ Aloe Vera is the closest thing that you can get to that. 

This Aloe Vera gel is 97% Aloe Vera. it is organically grown, hand harvested and is taken from the inner leaf and bottled within 4 hours. Loads of companies sell Aloe Vera, but you should keep an eye on the percentage of aloe per bottle. Before I discovered the ‘Forever Living’ Aloe Vera, I went into a lot of health stores to check out what they had on offer. Lots of them had as little as 8% of Aloe Vera in the bottle. Also, plenty of the leading brands say ‘not to be given to children under the age of 15’. That is because the Aloe Vera external leaf can be harmful to growing bodies. ‘Forever Living’ only takes the inner leaf which can be given to a new-born baby (and can be very helpful with colic).

10 top reasons to drink Aloe Vera

1.) It’s a wonderful drink for good health. This Aloe Vera contains 19 out of our 20 amino acids needed by the human body and 7 of the 8 essential ones that cannot be produced by the body. This means that your body can function 100%, which results in feeling great.

2.) The fantastic affect it has on gut flora. Aloe is a natural ‘balancer’ so inside the gut it regulates all our bacteria and yeasts that inhabit in our intestines.

3.) It is a super source of vitamins. Aloe contains a large range of vitamins, even trace elements of vitamin B12 (which is rarely found in plants). Apart from Vitamin A, it contains B-group vitamins, vitamin C, E and folic acid.

4.) It is a super source of minerals. Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, Iron Chromium, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper and Zinc are all found in Forever’s Aloe.

5.) Its affect on the skin. Skin cells are rather large and very much alive when they are first produced in the deep epidermis,  but by the time they reach the surface, they are a shadow of their former selves. Aloe Vera Gel provides the essential nutrition to feed the basal cells. As a result, the skin remains healthy and is able to perform its’ vital functions more efficiently – as well as looking much better!

6.) Its affects on the musculoskeletal system. Certain substances in the Aloe Gel (Salicylic Acid and Plant Sterols) are able to soothe muscles and maintain healthy joints, mobility and flexibility.

7.) It balances the immune system. There is a long chain of sugar (polysaccharide) in Aloe Gel that is known to have an affect on the cytokine system – the chemical messengers of the immune system. Therefore it can act in a way that balances the system and thus it can be considered as an immunomodulator.

8.) It assists in healthy digestion. A healthy digestive tract ensures that nutrients from the food we eat are absorbed into our bloodstreams. There is clear evidence that by drinking Aloe Vera Gel the bowel is able to absorb these nutrients more efficiently, especially Protein.

9.) It increases the activity of fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are specialised cells found in the skin. Their job is to produce Fibre such as Collagen and Elastin. These Fibres give the skin it’s structure and of course, make it look plump and elastic. The more you have, the younger your skin looks.

10.) Its affects on the gut. Aloe Vera has a wonderfully beneficial action on bowel function, which results in smooth and efficient transit of contents resulting in a softer, bulkier stool, making it easier to pass.

If you don’t believe me – try ‘Forever Living’ Aloe Vera Gel yourself. Please CLICK HERE & be delivered to you anywhere in the world.

I LOVE ALOE

Why I drink the peach aloe!!

1. Because it's deeee-licious!!
2. I don't get that bloating or over-full grumpy feeling
3. My gut is healthier which means i absorb nutrients better from my food
4. My skin is clearer, because your skin is a reflection of your gut
5. I have all my vitamins and minerals consumed for the day (and i haven't eaten anything yet)
6. I have my b12 fix which is VERY important for women 
7. It clears any IBS symptoms!

(there are lots of more reasons, but these are just my top reasons )

ps. Good morning all, Elton says hi 

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