Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is one of the most famous plants in the world, and is has been used frequently in history for its medicinal properties. Legend has it that it was Cleopatra's  secret for her beauty, is mentioned in the Bible in over a dozen passages. The Aloe Vera plant is easy to grow even in cold climates and many people grow it as a house plant. Aloe Vera extracts can drank as a juice, applied as a topical lotion or taken in dried extract capsules. When purchasing gel or juice from a store, look at the concentration of the product to ensure that you are buying pure Aloe Vera.  

What's in Aloe Vera gel?

• Water

• 20 minerals

• 12 vitamins

• 18 amino acids

• 200 active plant compounds (phytonutrients)

1. Makeup Remover – Aloe Vera is the answer to safely removing your eye makeup and gentle for the delicate skin around your eyes. Aloe is a perfect alternative to oil based removers, plus you know exactly what ingredients being applied on your skin. Refrigerated Aloe Vera Gel soaked in cotton balls also provide a great compress for tired, puffy eyes. 

2. Skin & Sunburn Soother - Acne, eczema, and skin irritation respond well to the natural antiseptics in Aloe. Apply gel 2-3 times a day to the area until it is gone Aloe also contains cooling properties similar to menthol which makes it a great way to sooth sunburns. It acts as a protective layer on the skin and helps replenish its moisture. When the skin is hydrated, then it will recover faster from the sunburn.

3. Natural Shaving Gel and Aftershave - Aloe Vera is anti-inflammatory thanks to its enzymes and with its high water content, it is very hydrating. It provides a smooth surface on your skin giving you a very close shave. Aloe also can be used as an aftershave to prevent razor burn.

4. Wrinkle Repair - Skin loves Vitamins C and E which are present in Aloe, helping to improve skins firmness and keep it hydrated. Combine with virgin coconut oil make a creamier way to supplement nutrients, essential fats and moisture. Aloe Vera gel penetrates skin almost four times faster than water, and its super emollient qualities help it moisturize the under layers of skin.

5. Internal Health - Loaded with vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B12, C, E, Folic Acid and niacin, Aloe helps replenish vitamins and amino acids to our diets. What better way than by drinking in these vitamin benefits of Aloe Vera juice while building the body's defense system naturally against stress.

Exotic Aloe Cocktail

·         1-2 cup pineapple

·         1 carrot

·         1 green apple

·         2 tbsp aloe vera juice

·         2-4 tbsp of water (optional)

Aloe Vera Good Juice

·         2 carrots

·         2 green apples

·         1 orange

·         2 tbsp of aloe vera juice

·         2-4 tbsp of water (optional) 

Olive oil

The human body can heal itself from tough situation and it constantly and relentlessly tries its best to stay in a good shape. The body however must get the right condition, calm environment, regular daily regime, enough sleep and healthy food.

Olive oil has come into its own as a simple way to keep your body well. Benefits of olive oil range from reducing fat intake to softening and exfoliating skin. Olive oil can also help to cleanse your body on the inside. Whether you use it as a dietary supplement, or in a mixture to fully cleanse your liver and colon, olive oil can benefit your overall health.

Instructions

1.   Colon and Liver Cleanse

•  Fast for six to eight hours before you intend to complete the colon cleanse. It must be done on an empty stomach for best results.

•  Mix 3 tbsp. of Epsom salt into 10 oz. of distilled water and drink one hour before beginning the full cleanse. This will prepare your body.

•  Add 3 tbsp. of olive oil to an empty 8 oz. glass. Add 2 tbsp. of pure lemon juice, or the juice from two whole lemons. Fill the glass the rest of the way with distilled water.

•  Drink one glass of this mixture every 15 minutes, until you have drunk 10 glasses total. This mix will cause you to urinate and defecate, while forcing any fatty buildups out of your colon and liver.

2.   Dietary supplement

•  Ingest 1 tbsp. olive oil 15 to 30 minutes before dinner each day. Olive oil will combat the bad fats in your system and aid in the passing of waste from the colon and liver. Repeat daily as long as you continue to see results; actual duration can vary depending on your body and other health steps you are taking.

•  Replace salad dressings or marinades with olive oil mixed with natural herbs such as mint or cilantro. This will cut down on your intake of bad fats.

•  Replace canola oil or vegetable oil with olive oil in your cooking for a healthier alternative.