February 2016

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“The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well.” ~Hippocrates

IN THIS ISSUE:

1) THE BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA

2) ANTI-INFLAMMATORY LEMON-TURMERIC TONIC

3) BAKING SODA SHAMPOO

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1)THE BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA
By Dr. Edward Group, DC, NP, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM

Every day, people around the world appreciate the nutritional benefits of aloe vera. And, while most of us are familiar with its healing effects on skin, its uses go well beyond that. Believe it or not, aloe vera is actually a superfood! Superfood is a word that gets thrown around a lot, so let’s cover what it actually means.

What Is a Superfood?

Put simply, a superfood is any natural food that’s dense with beneficial nutrients, antioxidants, and other compounds beneficial to your health. For example, you have probably heard that blueberries are a superfood. This is because they’re low in calories and rich in antioxidants. That’s only one of many superfood examples. Another you might not think of immediately is aloe vera. Aloe vera is frequently used in topical skincare and cosmetic products like creams, lotions, soaps, and shampoos, but it’s also incredibly beneficial when ingested.

Nutrients Found in Aloe Vera

Aloe vera possesses many vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that support proper body function.Vitamins like vitamin A (beta-carotene), which is a key player for a healthy immune system, organ function, and reproduction. Aloe vera is also a tremendous source of vitamin C. Vitamin E is another nutrient it offers that’s great for protecting against free radical damage. It could even offer benefits for heart health. And, it’s not just these three antioxidants, aloe vera also contains B12, folic acid, and choline; all of which help with nervous system health. 

It’s a great source of minerals like calcium, chromium, copper, selenium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, and zinc, which are essential for proper function of various enzyme systems in different metabolic pathways. 

Aloe vera contains at least eight different enzymes — alliinase, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, bradykinase, carboxypeptidase, catalase, cellulase, lipase, and peroxidase.. ]Bradykinase can help reduce skin irritation when applied topically. Some of the other enzymes can help the body break down fat, sugar, and other nutrients. For this reason, digestive enzymes are great for leaky gut.

Additionally, catalase, which is found in most organisms, is pretty important when it comes to protecting cells from oxidative damage–something implicated in many diseases, as well as the body’s aging process. 

As if that weren’t enough, aloe vera also provides fatty acids like good cholesterol, campesterol, β-sitosterol, and lupeol, which soothe redness and swelling and offer other important benefits.

A recent study looked at the prebiotic potential of aloe vera mucilage, suggesting that it could be used to support gut health and probiotic colonies.  And, its high acemannan content could also have immunomodulatory properties.

Additional Health Benefits of Aloe Vera

Now that you have a better understanding of some of the nutrients and biological compounds within aloe vera, let’s take a look at some of the plant’s other notable health benefits.

Topical Use
Wound healing 
Moisturizes the skin

Antiseptic 
Antibacterial

Nutritional / Dietary Supplementation
Promotes normal cholesterol levels
Supports cardiovascular health
Contains prebiotics
Supports digestion
Boosts the immune system

Adding Aloe Vera to Your Diet

The benefits of adding aloe vera to your diet are easy to see. With so many vital nutrients, this superfood should become a staple in your effort to leading a healthy life. One popular way to have quick, easy access to this natural wonder is by growing your own aloe vera at home. Aloe vera grows quickly and reproduces at a high rate. For those looking to take an easier route, there are many products like juices and supplements available that can make adding aloe vera to your diet even easier.

When consuming aloe vera, in any form, nutrient content and bioavailability of key ingredients like acemannan is important. I’ve actually created an excellent aloe vera supplement called Aloe Fuzion™, which is made from 100% organic inner leaf aloe vera. If you’re looking for a convenient, natural way to add an incredibly bioavailable form of aloe vera to your diet, you cannot go wrong with Aloe Fuzion

Source: GlobalHealingCenter.com

2) ANTI-INFLAMMATORY LEMON-TURMERIC TONIC

This drink is simple to make, provides an alkaline reaction in the body, and helps reduce inflammation. It’s a perfect drink to add to your detox routine, especially because there are a host of health benefits that come with it!

Ingredients

1½ cup water
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 tsp. of turmeric, or thumb-sized portion of freshly grated turmeric
Pinch of cinnamon
1 Tbsp. coconut nectar, or maple syrup

Instructions

1. Pour water into a tall glass
2. Add the rest of the ingredients, and stir. Drink immediately.

Source: www.complete-health-and-happiness.com

3) BAKING SODA SHAMPOO

Regular shampoo is filled with thousands of nasty chemicals. Did you know that baking soda is an incredibly easy way to clean your hair?

You might be wondering: why would I start using baking soda to clean my hair instead of regular shampoos? Well, typical shampoos can contain a lot of harmful ingredients. Some of the worst chemical-offenders are:

1,4-Dioxane is a suspected human carcinogen

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is a mixture of two organic compounds that is used as a preservative in shampoos. It has been linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, allergies and organ system toxicity

Cocamidopropyl betain is a synthetic surfactant and is associated with irritation and skin rashes

Laureth sulfate can cause irritation of the skin and scalp

Fragrance

The word fragrance might not sound so bad. But on a label, it can mean the presence of a variety of separate chemical ingredients. How scary is that?!

Since shampoos strip our scalps of natural oils, switching from shampoo to a natural alternative will increase oil production in your hair. So, as you stop using shampoo you might find that you hair seems oilier than normal for the first few weeks until your scalp adjusts.

The baking soda and vinegar method is a cheap, effective, simple and chemical-free way to clean your hair. Here’s how you can get started:

Baking Soda

Start by mixing 1 part baking soda with 3 parts water. If you have shoulder-length hair, mix about 2 to 3 tablespoons of baking soda with 3 times that amount of water in a small squeeze bottle. You can adjust this depending on your hair length.

Apply the baking soda and water mixture to dry or wet hair by starting at the roots and working to the ends. Let it sit for 1 – 3 minutes then rinse with warm water. After washing and rinsing with the baking soda mixture, you’ll want to apply a vinegar rinse.

Vinegar Rinse

Mix 1 part white or apple cider vinegar with 4 parts water. To minimize the vinegar smell, add lavender, peppermint, and/or rosemary essential oils to the vinegar mixture. I like to mix a big batch of this ahead of time and keep it in a squeeze bottle in the shower. Tilt your head back, close your eyes (to avoid getting this mixture in your eyes), and distribute through your hair. After a few seconds, rinse with cold water.
Source: familylifegoals.com

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Livia
www.natural-health-and-healing.com
Brampton, Ontario, Canada

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