A combination of essential fatty acids and antioxidants is an effective treatment for inflammatory injuries common to many athletes.

Researchers working with Denmark’s National Rowing Team gave athletes a combination of nutritional supplements to treat overuse injuries. The athletes used the supplements instead of the traditional method of taking non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which can have unwanted side effects.

The athletes were given a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 oils, vitamins A, B6, C and E, plus selenium and zinc. According to the researchers, most athletes responded positively to the treatment in as little as 2-3 weeks.

The study will be published in a scientific journal of sports medicine in the near future.

Athletes and non-athletes alike should take note of this research since it offers an effective method of treatment for joint pain that does not rely on NSAIDs.

This exciting research also supports the important role supplements play in the prevention of overuse injuries. The body needs essential fatty acids and antioxidants to maintain delicate joint tissue. A diet rich in these nutrients provides the body with what it needs for repair and protection of your joints.

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There are over 250 species of Aloes in the world, mostly native to Africa. They range in size from little one inch miniatures to massive plant colonies consisting of hundreds of 2 foot diameter plants.

Although most Aloes have some medicinal or commercial value, the most commonly known is the Aloe barbadensis… better known as Aloe vera. All Aloes are semitropical succulent plants, and may only be grown outdoors in areas where there is no chance of freezing (USDA zones 10-11).

However, they make excellent house plants when they are given sufficient light. Potted Aloes benefit from spending the summer outdoors. Older specimens may even bloom, producing a tall stock covered with bright colored coral flowers. Aloe flower nectar is a favorite of hummingbirds!

History shows that Aloe was used by Cleopatra as a cosmetic aid for her skin, which was said to be of legendary beauty. This places the plant in use at least as early as 1500 BC. Arab traders spread it far and wide around the 6th century, trading it as far as Asia.

It is said that Alexander the Great conquered areas where the plant grew so that he could use the medicine for his soldiers, other reports state that he kept one particular island for growing aloe for his soldiers. Mention of this remarkable plant is made in 12th century German medical records as well as in the Compendium of Materia Medica to the Chinese Ming dynasty.

The Greek physician Dioscorides wrote of using it externally for treating wounds of all sorts. Columbus carried it on board his ships during his ocean voyages. To confuse matters even more thoroughly, there is still another product called aloe that is entirely different from the two just described.

That is the aloe of the Bible, the so-called lignaloes or aloe wood, a fragrant wood from an entirely different plant that was once used as an incense. It has nothing to do with the aloe we are discussing except that some persons try to glamorize aloe gel by incorrectly ascribing to it a biblical origin.

The names may be the same, but the plants referred to are not. Actually, aloe latex has been used as a laxative for about eighteen centuries, but neither it nor aloe gel is referred to in the Bible.

Aloes are used worldwide in natural beverages and traditional remedies, the soothing aloe vera plant has been employed — both topically and internally — for about 4,000 years to support health, stamina, and vitality. Research is beginning to validate many traditional uses of this succulent plant, including its internal use to support gastrointestinal health, a strong immune system, and normal blood sugar levels, and to help prevent inflammation.

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As to the claims of the medicinal properties of the Aloe plant, studies in laboratory rats have shown another of its uses, that of internal consumption to protect and nourish the digestive system and vital organs, is not only effective, but is showing that it can actually extend the life of lab rats ingesting aloe. Rats with aloe added to their diets show much less damage to the vital organs at old age than do rats without it.

Recent studies have taken the folk uses of aloe and applied them in clinical studies. The results of these studies were impressive enough that aloe is a standard skin treatment for many burn victims. It is also recommended for its antiseptic properties for treating wounds, radiation burns, and many other afflictions of the skin. It is quite likely that you will find an aloe product in your own doctor’s office, as well as your local hospital.

Since many cultures around the world ingest aloe regularly, this is of particular note, and thankfully studies are ongoing. When you need to use it medicinally, just remove a lower leaf from the plant, slice it open, and apply the gel on the affected area. The magical uses of Aloe are not easily located. It is a feminine plant, and its planet is the moon. Its element is water, and its powers are protection and luck. Aloe can be hung over the home for good luck. Carry it with you to protect yourself against evil, or to protect yourself from clumsiness.

I don’t know about any magical powers,but GNLD’s Aloe Vera Plus features pure aloe vera juice, GNLD’s special 3x Herbal Tea Blend (ginseng/eleuthero, “nature’s energizer,” plus chamomile and passion flower to calm and relax), important electrolytes, and vitamin C. A “glycemic edge” beverage, Aloe Vera Plus is a delicious, natural way to revitalize so you can best meet the mental and physical challenges of your day.

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The medicinal properties of Aloe vera have been known, and recorded since biblical times. It has been used for a variety of ailments, and as an ointment for burns, cuts, and rashes, as well as an ingredient in various beauty preparations.

The sap of the Aloe is a thick, mucilaginous gel. It is this gel which is used medicinally. The outer skin has essentially no value, but because it is commercially easier and less expensive to utilize the entire leaf, ‘whole leaf’ Aloe juice has been hyped as the ‘best’. This is not the case.

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