ALOE VERA: THE SUPERB HERB

              

Reprinted from the Doctor’s Prescription for Healthy Living

The Arsenal of Aloe Vera

If the healing properties of aloe vera are well known, then it should be no surprise to find out the phytochemical sources behind its miracles. Aloe vera provides:

Polymannans – These are the polysaccharides found in aloe vera. Current research is focusing on how these complex sugars aid macrophages and other components of the immune system to “recognize” invasive agents. Of particular note is acemannan, shown to activate several types of white blood cells within the immune system. Acemannan also plays a role in optimizing production of tumor necrosis factor, gamma interferon, and interleukin-1, all of which increase the body’s ability to destroy viruses, bacteria, and tumor cells.

Antioxidants – Aloe supplies vitamins C and E, two critically important free-radical fighting nutrients, along with other top antioxidants, including beta-carotene. Aloe vera can even boost absorption of these two vitamins, according to a report from the University of Scranton, PA, which states how the inner gel fraction of the whole leaf led to substantial increases in bioavailability of vitamins A and C in the subjects tested, by 400 percent and 304 percent, respectively.

Zinc and other minerals – Minerals play a key part in hormone action in body and mind, proper heart function, and maintenance of body organs. Among the nine minerals in aloe, zinc is one of the most beneficial as it is widely recognized for promoting healing. Because of its high zinc content, aloe is also used for helping to prevent enlargement of the prostate gland and for reducing its enlargement.

B- complex vitamins – Aloe contains a brimming supply of the B-complex vitamins, including choline, the precursor of the brain neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, which is of paramount importance to effective thinking and remembering in addition, it contains folic acid, which guards mothers-to-be against giving birth to a child with a neural tube defects. Additionally, folic acid combined with vitamin B6, prevents buildup of homocysteine, one of the most recently discovered contributors to cardiovascular disease and cancer.

The Purium Health Products Advantage
Purium Health Products 40X Aloe Vera Concentrate 5 Big Advantages Over Other Brands:

1. Clearly identifies source of aloe vera as three to four years of age, the source of the highest antioxidant activity.
2. More convenient than bulky 32-ounce or larger containers; many liquid aloe products are comprised mainly of water and fiber. Purium removes these and retains biologically active mucopolysaccharides. One teaspoon in water is equal to one cup of many other products.
3. Because of their concern to bring consumers the very best product, each Purium Health Products 40X batch is assayed with proton and MR analysis to deliver consistent polysaccharides.
4. Guaranteed to be grown with certified organic methods and avoidance of pesticides to ensure long-term care of the earth.
5. The greatest concern in the aloe industry is on the issue of adulteration. Although all aloe products today contain preservatives to protect against bacterial contamination, some companies also add cheap fillers and make a false label claim about the product concentration or the amount of aloe solids. This is bad. We must explain the crucial difference between solids and aloe solids contained in liquid or a powder product. For example, you may be led to believe that you are getting 100 % total aloe solids. Tests done show that 20 % is the aloe solid content and the remaining 80 % is starch, which can be purchased for $.50/lb. So, in essence, you are paying five times the money for your aloe solids.

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How to avoid dry winter skin

As the cold weather sets in, banish dry, itchy skin with these simple tips.

It's nearly that time of year when the temperature drops and cold winds, central heating, and low humidity can dry skin out, leaving it vulnerable to itchiness and flaking. It can also exacerbate conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. 

Dry skin typically experiences a breakdown of the skin barrier functions due to inflammation, as well as a build-up of dead skin cells. The number one solution is to keep skin well hydrated.

Internal hydration

Eat plenty of essential fatty acids (EFAs), particularly omega-3 (found in avocado and oily fish) and omega-6 (found in nuts, whole grains, and flaxseed oil), which keep skin hydrated and clarified. A deficiency in both of these may result in dry, inflamed skin, whiteheads and blackheads. 

"EFAs are important building blocks for the wall of every cell in our body,'" says nutritionist and naturopath Tabitha McIntosh, of Awaken Your Health. "There is growing evidence that they assist in keeping skin moisturized, smooth and healthy. They also have anti-inflammatory effects and can relieve eczema symptoms. Good sources include oily fish, raw seeds and nuts, and avocados, plus supplements of pure fish oil, flaxseed oil, and evening primrose oil.

"Your skin is also reliant on good hydration. Avoid dehydration by drinking eight to 10 glasses of water daily and minimising your intake of caffeinated drinks and alcohol."

Topical relief

Check your skincare regimen. Avoid anything that contains highly active ingredients, especially if your skin is itchy or stinging.

"Use a gentle cleanser that won't strip the skin, followed by a quality moisturizer that will dose skin with lipids and reinforce its protective barrier," says Liza Curwen-Begg from Eden Day Spa. Choose fragrance-free formulas to help counteract potential irritation. 

Exfoliate weekly to counteract the build-up of dead skin cells.

"When skin is cold it doesn't function as well," Curwen-Begg says, "so the natural shedding slows down. Products become less effective, as the barrier of dead cells prevents absorption."

Follow with a hydrating mask that will infuse the epidermis with moisture and help to soothe any stinging or itchiness.

Extend your skincare

You will be wearing heavy clothing and fabrics at this time of year, so it's natural that you might forget to nurture the skin below your décolletage, but remember that it can suffer just as much.

Choose your body cleanser carefully, exfoliate weekly and moisturize your whole body after every shower.

Swap your daily body lotion for oil, which seems to have the better affinity with the skin, as it is close in structure to our naturally occurring sebum. 

Sensitive conditions

If your skin doesn't improve, visit a dermatologist to check that you don't have eczema or dermatitis.

"Eczema and dermatitis are interchangeable terms for itchy, scaly and inflamed skin," says Dr Greg Goodman, an associate professor at the Dermatology Institute of Victoria. 

"There are many forms, most of which worsen in winter due to an upset barrier function. Anything that changes the lipid layer aggravates the problem." 

Then there is rosacea, which is usually a genetic condition. It can be triggered by both internal (emotional) and external (environmental) stress. It causes the cheeks, the skin across the nose and sometimes the neck and décolletage to redden and can even lead to permanent broken capillaries and acne rosacea, where pustule-like blemishes occur.

Establish your rosacea triggers and try to avoid them. They could be sleep deprivation, alcohol (in particular red wine), spicy foods or hot liquids. 

Don't steam your skin and never smoke. Keep out of the sun and use a good sunblock every day. Anti-redness creams will help too. Look for skincare that is calming, strengthening and healing, and that targets weakened blood vessels. 

"Avoid any product that contains active ingredients such as acids or vitamin A," Goodman says. "Azelaic acid, green tea, and other antioxidants are ideal. Always use non-irritating cleansers and moisturizers and a water-based or light liquid sunscreen applied daily is essential." 

Goodman says you should make sure that any product you apply to your skin can be easily removed.

"You don't want to apply anything that is too thick, that requires a lot of rubbing when cleansing," he says. 

Top tip

Use a humidifier to replace the moisture lost from the air. If you're in a warmer area, try placing a bowl of water in the corner of each room.

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How to eat and be healthy at Christmas

Let's are honest, the typical person throws their 'diet' out the window during the Christmas period. They tell themselves that it will be ok to start again in a few weeks.

This is when the majority of weight gain is seen throughout the year, in the form of extra body fat.

The result, come January you look, feel and perform at your all-time worst, cursing your willpower and stating that you will never do that again.

You decide that enough is enough, and get back on the road to recovery, but the damage has already been done, and a couple of weeks poor eating has set you back months of progress.

This cycle repeats every year, and in the long run, you never truly achieve the body and health you want.

So this year, you are going to do it differently, and come January, you will not only have enjoyed Christmas but still be achieving High-Performance Living; looking, feeling and performing awesome.

Granted, this can be easier said than done, so this blog is going to provide you with a step by step guide on how to eat and be healthy this Christmas;

1. Real food

This is the most important tool in the box this Christmas. It is a time of year were processed junk foods are at the forefront of shop counters and marketing companies advertisements.

Base all your meals on solid food choices to provide you with higher quality nutrients and to keep you fuller for longer. Avoid the manufactured foods high in sugar, artificial sweeteners, and trans fats. It is the season to enjoy great tasting food, but real food comes first and lots of it.

Chances are, it is not the overeating of turkey, roasted potatoes and brussels sprouts that cause the problems, it's the chocolate bars and cakes.

2. Never go hungry

We all know what happens when we get too hungry, we reach for the nearest convenient food. During this time of year, when the kitchen cupboards are well stocked in preparation for the big day, that is the food you will eat first.

Continue to prepare your meals on a daily basis and eat according to hunger levels. This will keep satiety levels in check and provide your body with the right nutrients to perform optimally. It will kill cravings and help ensure you do not reach for the poor food choices we are surrounded by this time of year.

3. Conduct daily exercise

Your goal should be to create the highest energy turnover (the body's demand for calories) you can on a day-to-day basis, meaning daily exercise is essential to do so.

This all works by improved nutrient partitioning – our body’s ability to use the food we give it. In other words, more calories go to our muscles for growth and repair, while less are put into fat cells for storage.

By exercising daily, you will increase your body's demand for calories, meaning you can actually eat more while still maintaining or burning body fat in the process.

Ideally, you exercise daily in some shape or form. I always recommend at least 2-3 full body weight training sessions per week with 1-2 high-intensity interval sessions, such as sprinting, and then 1-2 low-intensity sessions such as walking.

4. Delay the Christmas shop

How often do you eat something simply because it is in the house and right under your nose? Exactly.

Delay the main Christmas shop until 1-2 days before the big day. Buying all the extra food and drink weeks in advance will only lead to one thing, temptation.

If the common Christmas foods are not available to you in an arm's length, chances are you will not want them nor miss them.

5. Buy online

Going to the typical supermarkets at this time of year means you are going to be surrounded by junk food. If you are guilty of impulse buying, online shopping is the best way for you to ensure you do not fill the trolley with poor food choices.

Buying food online is relatively easy these days, and all the large supermarkets now offer this service. All you need to know is what you require, and it is even delivered in bags to your front door the very next day. Aside from the reduced impulse buys, you can save a lot of time as a result too.

Alternatively, you could ensure you have a good shopping list to work from when in the store. This means you do not need to spend time browsing and can head straight to the correct aisles to pick up the foods you need.

6. Avoid intolerances

If you suffer from certain food intolerances, it's important to still refrain from eating these the entire Christmas period. Consuming your food intolerances, along with increased food and alcohol amounts, you are setting yourself up for even more long-term damage.

Keep the digestive system healthy this coming Christmas season and your body will be in a better position to handle the demands you may be placed on it from time to time.

Depending on your severity, you may find food intolerances catching up with you much quicker than the overeating or late nights.

7. Enjoy yourself

Nobody is suggesting you starve or lock yourself away from this Christmas, but simply respect balance, as too much of the bad stuff will have a negative effect on your body composition and health markers.

Further, any diet or nutrition system that can't withstand 1-2 days of overeating on real food is probably not worth following.

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This is a complete 70-page nutrition manual that will not only change your outlook on 'good' nutrition but also improve your body and health in the process.

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DIY HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS

No matter what holiday you celebrate this weekend, there is usually some sort of gift giving with family, friends, co-workers and your kid's teachers. If you were ahead of the game and made or bought your gifts months ago, congratulations. But, if you haven’t had the chance to go shopping yet or don’t know what to get your loved ones, it’s not too late to give something meaningful. Exchanging gifts brings joy to both people and when they’re homemade it adds even more delight. Below are a few easy, DIY gift ideas for those people who are hard to shop for… and we know they will love!

1. Homemade bird food balls- Crush a handful of organic seeds and nuts, mix in organic honey, and place the mix (with yarn or thick twine sticking halfway out, as the “hanger”) into ice cube trays. Freeze.
2. Holiday sugar scrub- Spa goodies are always a great gift! Mix organic sugar, peppermint extract, and Purium Tropic Oil (coconut oil). Place in the small mason jar with a bow and a wooden tongue decompressor (for easy dipping).
3. Reusable kitchen towels with leaf prints- Using a plain tea towel fabric/size, dip various leaves and flowers in fabric paint and decorate the towels. Get creative!
4. Purium in a jar- You know those cookies and cakes in a mason jar that people hand out? Those sure are cute but filled with so much sugar! Why not give the gift of health in the same cute and creative way?! Layer your favorite Purium powders in a mason jar and hand those out. How about some Power Shake with Bio Fruit to get the Christmas feel?
5. Coconut and lavender bath bombs- Another great bath goodie! Fill a mason jar with Purium Tropic Oil (coconut oil) and dried lavender flowers. Heat in a crock pot until infused and melted. Pour into ice cube tray and freeze.
6. Arm knit blanket- Keep your friends and family warm with this handmade blanket!
7. Roasted cinnamon almonds- Sweet (and healthy) is the way to go! Warm up some organic honey and lightly coat whole organic almonds, sprinkle cinnamon and salt on top and bake 1 hour on a lightly greased (coconut oil) cookie sheet at 250 degrees. Stirring every 15 minutes.

Enjoy and Happy Holidays to you from your Purium Family!

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WHAT’S A FLEX FOOD OR MEAL?

If you are an athlete, gearing up for a 10-Day Transformation or just seeking daily health, you may keep hearing the word “flex” a lot. It doesn’t matter if you work out 3 hours a day or use our products for daily nutritional convenience, Flex Foods, Flex Beverages and Flex Meals will support any healthy lifestyle – one of the reasons why they’re called “flex.” These foods are a base to stay committed to clean eating and a helpful guide that will steer you and your whole family further away from processed foods.

FLEX FOODS/FLEX BEVERAGES: When doing a cleanse, Flex Foods and Flex Beverages are a saving grace. Although only 3 per day are allowed (not including cucumbers and celery that are unlimited), these real plant foods will bring an extra dose of joy during the routine 10 days. An avocado will fill you up, cucumbers will satisfy the need for a snack and kombucha can feel like a treat. You don’t have to be on a cleanse to incorporate these Flex Foods/Beverages into your everyday life. These foods and beverages are low in calories and have a low glycemic index, so anyone can benefit from turning to a Flex Food/Beverage for a snack or combine a few for a meal!

FLEX MEALS: Maintaining daily health requires real food. And, for athletes, the more you burn, the more your appetite demands. Instead of refueling your body with something processed, why not reward yourself with beneficial food? Flex Meals are sure to satisfy, without compromising your health. Healthy foods can be convenient, but prep is key and a little creativity can go a long way!

Here’s a few Flex Meal ideas to get you started:

Baked Egg in Avocado

This is a great breakfast idea to get your day started with protein, good fats, and omega-3s!

Ingredients:

• Ripe organic avocado
• 2 cage-free eggs
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper and sea salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped organic chives

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. Slice the avocados in half, and take out the pit. Scoop out enough of the center to fit eggs nicely.
3. Place the avocados in a small baking dish. You can wrap the bottom in foil to avoid falling over.
4. Carefully crack an egg into each avocado half.
5. Place in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and season with pepper, salt, and chives. Enjoy!

Chimichurri Chicken with Quinoa

Filling and guaranteed to satisfy! This recipe can be easily found on our blog.

Vegan Mexican Meal in an Avocado

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup cooked organic black beans (drained)
• 1/2 cup shredded organic carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped organic cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup organic salsa
• 2 thinly diced organic green onions
• 1 ripe organic avocado, cut in half with pit removed

Instructions 

1. In a bowl, combine beans, carrots, cilantro, salsa, and green onion.
2. Option to warm up bean mixture on stove top.
3. Fill each avocado half with mixture.
4. Enjoy!

One Skillet Salmon with Asparagus and Quinoa

One skillet meals make for easy cleaning and lots of flavor. Check out this recipe on our blog.

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HEAVY METALS: HOW TO AVOID AND CLEANSE

Heavy metals are everywhere: our water, our cleaning supplies, and our food. Even in the air we breathe! Though it’s nearly impossible to avoid them, heavy metals are toxic and their build-up can be harmful to our health. Which is why regularly cleansing is an integral part of living clean. Not only does a cleanse reset the body after a little junk food and sugar binge, but it also eliminates other toxins as well – like heavy metals. The good news is that there are ways to protect yourself, cleanse and even avoid extra heavy metals from entering your system.

• Avoid canned food – If you’re trying to cleanse from heavy metals it’s probably not a good idea to be eating something that comes out of a metal container.
• Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup – Hopefully you are already doing this since it is one of the unhealthiest sweeteners but little known fact is that it usually contains mercury also.
• Drink filtered water – If you are used to drinking unfiltered tap water, try to get out of that habit. Unfiltered water often contains heavy metals and other toxic materials that can be harmful to your body.
• Add chlorella into your diet – Chlorella helps cleanse the body from those heavy metals, which is crucial because it’s not always possible to avoid consuming them. “Compounds found in the cell walls of chlorella adhere to heavy metals in the body, including cadmium, lead, and mercury. Several research studies have shown that chlorella, when taken in proper form, reduces the body’s burden of these toxic heavy metals.” (Dave Sandoval’s book The Green Foods Bible)

“One of the greatest food substances for cleansing the bowel and other elimination systems, the liver and blood is chlorophyll, as found in all green vegetables, especially the green leafy vegetables. The problem we find here is that food greens contain less than half of one percent chlorophyll… Chlorella has over five times more chlorophyll than wheat grass, over ten times more than barley grass… Chlorella supplements can speed up the rate of cleansing of the bowel, bloodstream, and liver by supplying plenty of chlorophyll.” (Excerpt from Chlorella, Jewel of the Far East by Bernard Jensen, Ph.D.)

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5 Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling

Starting a weight loss program is half the battle, but keeping it going regardless of what life throws your way is the other half. Not only that, it's a challenge to feel motivated to eat healthy while you're on the road.
So we created 5 steadfast rules to follow when you are on a program and you are traveling:

1) Don't wait until you're starving
Ever notice that the hungrier you get, the less you care about what you're eating? The struggle is real! Don't let it get to this point when you're traveling -- try to plan out your meals in advance as best as you can. 

2) Pack the snack
Piggy backing on the last tip, healthy snacks can save you from getting to that place of desperate hunger and getting a pizza. 

3) Make plans
When you have plans with others, whether it be the people you are traveling with or the ones you are traveling to see, it's soo much easier to stick to your diet program. Having others around often helps keep you accountable, too!

4) Reward yourself
Psych yourself up with a fun non-food gift for the end of your trip! Having something exciting to focus on at the end is a great way to stay motivated. Keep those eyes on the prize!

5) Forgive yourself
And last but not least, if all else fails just forgive yourself from any mess-ups and bounce right on back to the program. You got this!

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