Travels abroad expand horizons Sep 1, 2009
Along with the other students, Pilling became familiar with the local crops - macadamia nuts, aloe vera, ginger root, oregano, papaya and plantains. And while he has no plans to study agriculture, he found value in his rural Costa Rican stay. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Natural Remedies for Periodontal Di... Aug 28, 2009
Aloe vera gel can be applied directly to irritated gum tissue. Both clove oil and eucalyptus oil, first diluted in equal parts of olive oil, are beneficial for painful gums. (Suite101.com)
Add 'Pet First-Aid Kit' to the Top ... Aug 25, 2009
Antiobiotic Ointment & Pure Aloe Vera Gel. Needle-less Syringe or Eye Dropper. (Suite101.com)
Home Remedy Natural Relief for Sun ... Aug 22, 2009
Aloe Vera, the Top Treatment for Sunburn. Nearly every list of things to do for sunburn both holistic and medical recommend Aloe Vera at the top of the list ... According to the National Geographic Desk Reference to Nature's Medicine, by Steven Foster and Rebecca L. Johnson, aloe gel (the insides of the leaves) is "rich in chemical compounds that speed healing by arresting pain and inflammation, encouraging cellular repair, and stimulating the immune system." To use, simply take a fresh leaf and... (Suite101.com)
Fade Sun Spots Naturally Aug 21, 2009
Mix yoghurt or buttermilk with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and some aloe Vera for a facial ... Aloe Vera is not only great to apply on a sunburn, it s healing power also can help to even out the complexion of the skin. (Suite101.com)
Do Anti-Aging Creams Really Work? Aug 15, 2009
Do Anti-Aging Creams Really Work. Do Anti-Aging Creams Really Work. (Suite101.com)
Aluminium-Free Deodorants in Test Aug 14, 2009
It combines the herbs lemongrass, hops, witch hazel (hamamelis), aloe vera and chamomile. In an earlier formula coriander and lichen were used in place of the lemongrass and hops. (Suite101.com)
10 home remedies to avoid swine flu Aug 13, 2009
Aloe vera (gwarpatha) too is a commonly available plant. Its thick and long, cactus-like leaves have an odourless gel. (India Times, India)
Herbal Psoriasis Remedies Aug 13, 2009
According to a double-blind study published in Tropical Medicine & International Health in 1996, the topical application of aloe vera is a safe and natural psoriasis remedy ... 5 percent aloe vera extract was used in the trial, and was applied to the affected areas three times per day ... Syed TA, Ahmed SA, Holt AH, et al. Management of psoriasis with Aloe vera extract in a hydrophilic cream: A placebo-controlled, double-blind study. (Suite101.com)
How to pack a summer first aid kit Aug 12, 2009
Sunburn relief: Aloe vera gel and medicines with acetaminophen or ibuprofen, including Tylenol, Advil or Motrin, can reduce pain. Treatment for bug bites: Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone creams, as well as an antihistamine such as Benadryl, help reduce itching and swelling. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Jody Johnson: Aloe vera A cheap trick Jul 30, 2009
Jody Johnson: Aloe vera A cheap trick - Belmont, MA - Belmont Citizen-Herald ... Jody Johnson: Aloe vera A cheap trick ... Research indicates that aloe vera s earliest use originated from the Egyptians. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Aloe Vera Helps Teeth and Gums Jul 21, 2009
The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power ... Legend has it that Cleopatra used aloe vera to keep her skin soft ... The modern use of aloe vera was first recognized the 1930s to heal radiation burns. (Newsmax)
Healing power of aloe vera proves beneficial for teeth and gums, too Jul 18, 2009
CHICAGO (July 17, 2009) - The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power ... Legend has it that Cleopatra used aloe vera to keep her skin soft ... The modern use of aloe vera was first recognized the 1930s to heal radiation burns. (EurekAlert!)
Home and garden news and notes Jul 17, 2009
The mattress is even infused with aloe vera for softness and a skin-soothing feel. The ottoman is available in more than 250 fabrics and can be viewed at http://www. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Seven tips to make your trip stress-free Jul 17, 2009
The first day of vacation should be spent scoping out your new surroundings and not finding aloe vera to tend to your newly burned skin, so don't just pack sun screen but use it properly. Travelers often apply sunscreen once in the morning and neglect to re-apply throughout the day, according to travel health expert Dr. Phyllis Kozarsky. (CNN -- Travel)
Maintaining a Curly Hairstyle Jul 15, 2009
Look for conditioners with moisturizing ingredients such as olive oil, aloe vera gel, wheat protein and coconut oil. Rinse hair with water between shampoos and apply conditioner. (Suite101.com)
How to Grow Long Hair Jul 14, 2009
Examples of quality moisturizing ingredients include jojoba oil, aloe vera gel, hydrolyzed wheat protein, shea butter and dimethicone. A number of people find natural ingredients, such as jojoba oil, easier to wash out of hair with gentle cleansers. (Suite101.com)
The Magnificent Aloe Jul 13, 2009
Aloe Vera-A Wonder Plant. The aloe vera plant is prized for its medicinal attributes ... The most popular for its medical properties is Aloe vera baradensis. (Suite101.com)
Related: Gridley-based charity has worldwide reach Jul 12, 2009
-- Lifesong's goal is to add a grade every year and also is investing in micro-business opportunities, including fishing, aloe vera products and banana fields. India. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Tips will help you stay safe this summer Jul 9, 2009
Soothe with moisturizing lotions or aloe vera gel. Bites, stings and poison plants. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Safer alternatives Jul 9, 2009
Consumers will be able recognise ingredients like shea butter, rosehip, aloe vera, lavender and ylang ylang, but more importantly, these natural items are not used in combination with synthetic chemicals like sodium lauryl sulphate (which provides the foam, the same used in washing-up liquid and industrial degreasers) or mineral oils. These are commonly used in skincare products because they create a moisturised feeling by creating a cling-film layer over the skin without actually nourishing... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fashion/Shopping Blog Jul 5, 2009
About this Blog Runway Ready spotlights cool (local and online) places to shop, sales, new businesses, fashion news and trends, celebrity gossip, relationship advice, diet and exercise, along with tips about jewelry, lingerie, cosmetics, salons, and more. Do you have a sale or a new product to promote. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Natural Protection from Sun and Bugs Jun 18, 2009
7 oz (14 tablespoons) Aloe Vera Gel ... 2 tbsp Aloe Vera Gel ... In a small saucepan, gently warm the Aloe Vera gel, Water, and Lavender Oil. (W-USA News, DC)
Procter & Gamble Buys Men's Skin Care Brand Zirh Jun 17, 2009
Among them are shaving creams and gels with ingredients such as aloe vera and seaweed extract. They carry a suggested price of $22. (ABC News -- Wire)
Juicy possibilities for your palate and your health Jun 16, 2009
The Care Smoothie is made with fresh raspberries, a powerful antioxidant, aloe vera, which aids digestion, and peaches, soy milk and ground almonds. Peaches have a lot of lycopene and lutein, among other nutrients. (Xinhuanet, China)
Jody Johnson: Natural sunscreen the whys and hows Jun 3, 2009
If you tend to be oily skinned, you may want to suspend (mix) your vitamin C powder in aloe vera gel and add it to some witch hazel (two parts aloe gel to one part of witch hazel). You can put this healthy, homemade preparation in a wide-mouth jar or in a plastic flit-top container for an easier dispense. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Herbal Treatments for Psoriasis May 31, 2009
Aloe vera: Apply in gel form. Reduces inflammation. (Suite101.com)
The sun really does burn May 30, 2009
I headed back to the office, got some stares and promptly headed home afterward to grab the Aloe Vera. I might have a softball game tomorrow, I might not. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
It's A Dog's Life May 20, 2009
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Detoxification Herbs May 18, 2009
Aloe Vera Destroys pathogenic bacteria, yeasts, viruses, and parasites, breaks down and removes dead cells and toxic substances, reduces side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Take 1-2 ounces of pure aloe vera gel or juice daily to detoxify the digestive system. (Suite101.com)
New Spa of the Rockies at Glenwood Hot Springs Delivers Packages Filled With Vacation Bliss May 17, 2009
Next enjoy two Grapeseed Body Revitalizer Treatments which begin with a gentle body scrub using a mixture of grapeseed products harvested from the Napa Valley, followed by a rejuvenating clay and lavender body wrap, then after a rinse under the Vichy shower, end with an aloe vera and rosehip moisturizing treatment. The result is glowing, polished, and hydrated skin. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Today In the Kitchen: Aloe vera’s benefits May 15, 2009
Today In the Kitchen: Aloe vera s benefits ... Aloe vera is a perennial plant in the lily family that grows in desert climates and hordes moisture in its thick leaves ... Aloe vera gel is used in numerous skin care products and cosmetics. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Masked in fruits May 13, 2009
" The Instant Lightening Treatment is suitable for all skin types. And the key products used during the treatment are the passion fruit cocktail modelling cream, grenadine jelly and pomegranate peel-off mask. The smooth beige-coloured modelling cream is made up of passion fruit, guava and mango fruit extracts. Also made with shea butter and filagrinol (pollen, wheat, soya and olive extracts), it increases the skin's hydration level. Grenadine jelly is a gel-textured serum that is rich in... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Jen Lohnes’ Sia Botanics helps customers look their healthiest. Photo by Annette Kelly/Special to the Green Valley News May 6, 2009
For instance, we substitute organic aloe vera juice for water because of the added skin benefits derived from the plant. Wherever possible, our source ingredients are natural rather than synthetic for the added benefits they provide. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Africa: Sharing Knowledge to Improve Lives May 5, 2009
Researchers and practitioners will present on a broad spectrum of issues, ranging from safeguarding intellectual property rights and indigenous African plants like aloe vera to discussions of the importance of open access to scientific and research publications and strengthening rural communities' responses to climate change around Lake Victoria. "Our activities and programmes are formulated to support and empower communities in Africa. For example, the aloe vera plant which is used for... (allAfrica.com)
Home-grown harvest May 5, 2009
They also grow herbs in pots on their lanai, and aloe vera just about everywhere else ... Aloe vera, palms, ferns and roses line Kathy McKenzie's driveway and path. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kitchen Beauticians May 2, 2009
Aloe Vera Gel, Juice or Plant LeavesNourishes the scalp. Smooth onto scalp with your index finger, or add it to water in a small bottle and spritz on the hair. (Slate)
Today In the Kitchen: 10 ingredients to avoid Apr 28, 2009
These include, though are not limited to, aloe vera, grapefruit seed extract, phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, sorbic acid, vitamin E (tocopherol), vitamin A (retinyl), and vitamin C (ascorbic acid). There are a number of vendors at the Wednesday Farmers Market that sell products made from natural ingredients. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
How to Make a Weight Loss Body Wrap Apr 20, 2009
Aloe vera gel moisturizes, restores natural pH level to skin. Sweet almond oil improves aged or dry skin, moisturizes. (Suite101.com)
The power of suggestion Apr 20, 2009
Keep the adjectives coming and we will continue to bite the bait. It is, after all, flavorful, scrumptious and wholesome. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Spring Cleanse and Detoxify the Bod... Apr 15, 2009
These fiber supplements usually contain a combination of natural cleanse facilitators such as epsom salts, aloe vera, peppermint, flax seed, psyllium, etc. The cleanse kits usually last one to two weeks and is in addition to a normal diet. (Suite101.com)
Obama may get ASU honor at commencement after all Apr 11, 2009
10, 2009 05:28 PM Politico. Michael M. Crow, president of Arizona State University, tells POLITICO that the school is reconsidering its widely mocked plans not to give President Barack Obama an honorary degree when he speaks at commencement on May 13 and will honor him in every way possible. (AZCentral -- News)
Obama may get ASU honor after all Apr 11, 2009
Obama: Economy showing 'glimmers of hope. AFP US President Barack Obama in Washington DC on April 9. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Circling the Square, April 9, 2009 Apr 9, 2009
Many of you already know about the medicinal effects of the aloe vera plant. When my son, Matthew, was much younger, he burned his finger on something hot when I wasn t home. (Danvers Herald, MA)
'Miracle fruit' turns sour things sweet Mar 27, 2009
Carmen Duporte, a Fort Lauderdale,, resident, integrated the miracle fruit into her routine drinks of aloe vera juice. Duporte drinks the juice to cleanse her digestive system, but hates its thick and long-lasting taste. (CNN -- Law)
Donna Strumski: Judging experience with the sniff test Mar 19, 2009
I love the smell of vitamin E oil and aloe vera gel as they both remind me of my mother: the Queen of Home Remedies. My dad is, quite stereotypically, Barbasol shaving cream and various home remodeling projects: vinyl-backed wall paper, wall paper paste, caulk you name it. (Winona Daily News, MN)
A river runs through Bisbee (4) Mar 16, 2009
Up at Shadow Ridge the aloe vera are in magenta blossom, the oaks are preparing to drop their leaves, gentle spring rain is waking the wildflowers. A blue bird, a Mexican Jay, came my way today. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Organic food an instant hit in Pune Mar 12, 2009
What's on offer include foodgrains like brown rice, pulses like rajma, sunflower seeds, alfalafa seeds, palm jaggery, tofu, pumpkin seeds, soya snacks, organic spices like aniseed, asafoetida, black pepper, cardamom and drinks like soya milk, amla juice, karela (bitter gourd) juice, aloe vera juice and triphala (three fruits) juice ... "These young kids opt for low-fat snacks which are baked, aloe vera juice is also a big seller as are the different types of ayurvedic medicinal herbs like... (India Times, India)
I spy something beautiful (3) Mar 9, 2009
I gave her some aloe vera plants a few years ago, and like her, they have blossomed regularly. Andrea is a year and a half new to Bisbee. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Spring Cleaning for Super Skin Mar 8, 2009
Therapies typically include hydrotherapy soaks in botanical baths, exfoliating sugar scrubs, aloe vera or babassu palm tree oil body wraps, and coconut-milk massages. Hawaiian Influences. (Suite101.com)
Five tips to reduce stress Mar 6, 2009
RM-10 caplets are a combination of tonic mushrooms, herbs and aloe vera shown to support immune function. It provides nutrients specifically chosen to feed and nourish the immune system, which is essential for those under high levels of stress. (Sify.com, India)
JOHN CHAPPELL: North Notes Notebook: All Kinds of Activity Keeps Robbins Busy Mar 6, 2009
"Our featured plant of the month for March is aloe vera.". Her goal is to provide a venue where consumers can consign for sale not only vintage and antique items, but also their art, crafts and handmade items like needlework, garden and home decor. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Sunny daze in the desert Mar 3, 2009
We were in our baggy surfer trunks at the time, twiddling our toes in a blue-tiled mineral pool rimmed with spiky aloe vera plants and other decorative desert flora. It was late morning, or maybe early afternoon, and we were ensconced at Hope Springs, my refurbished 60s-era motel and the first stop on my desert relaxation tour. (MSNBC -- Travel)
ASK DR. MICHAEL FOX Feb 22, 2009
When transitioning onto the kind of diet that worked so miraculously on your cat, I advise soothing the digestive tract with herbs such as aloe vera juice, slippery elm and marshmallow. You can also give probiotics and digestive enzymes. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A taste of modern Italian cuisine Feb 21, 2009
He also looks out for interesting ingredients to add to his creations, like aloe vera, which he discovered while travelling in Central America ... They use a lot of aloe vera there. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Proper Care for the Skin of the Bod... Feb 21, 2009
For dry skin, use emollient-rich creams containing oils such as avocado, olive or sesame and/or hydrating products such as shea butter, aloe vera and hyaluronic acid. For oily or normal skin, use products that are oil-free but also help retain skin's moisture. (Suite101.com)
Today in the Kitchen: New column for GV News Feb 19, 2009
In addition, there are certain foods that help promote intestinal health, such as aloe vera juice, fermented foods (yogurt, for example), fiber (whole fruit, vegetables and grains) and supplements such as probiotics ... It is simply a mixture of a low-sugar fruit juice such as pomegranate, blueberry or cranberry, with some aloe vera juice, a liquid vitamin (much more absorbable than pill forms), and some green powder (dried greens such as wheat grass and spirulina, which are nutrient-dense... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Diet Soda Feb 17, 2009
Pure, dried 100% aloe vera gel flakesfor sludge blood, IBS, Crohn's disease. Read the best book on disease mongeringfor learning the truth about Big Pharma. (Natural News.com)
Mascara-phile delight; red carpet rants Feb 14, 2009
The product combines mineral pigments with conditioners such jojoba oil, aloe vera, vitamins B and E and a natural thickener extracted from tree bark. It will hit stores in April at $16. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Young Nigerian Governor Re-Brands Niger Delta Feb 14, 2009
Some South African firms want to build an Aloe Vera cream plant. It is gradual. (allAfrica.com)
Helen Garner's "The Spare Room" Feb 13, 2009
Free-spirited Nicola, a wealthy bohemian relic of the '60s (old enough to be a grandmother but with no grandchildren ' or children, for that matter), is riddled with cancer, which she believes aloe vera and vitamin-C drips may cure. In Sydney, Nicola has presumed upon the kindness and care of her niece Iris, like a sick cowbird who beds down in an alien nest. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
They call it Mellow Yellow? Feb 13, 2009
The flavor is not yet known, but the RSS said the liquid produced by Hinduism's revered holy cows is being mixed with products such as aloe vera and gooseberry to fight diseases such as diabetes and cancer. Many Hindus consider cow urine to have medicinal properties and it is often drunk in religious festivals. (Yahoo News)
