• Sunscreen

 

People going out in the sun should apply a minimum factor 30 suncream rather than follow official guidance that invariably leaves uses poorly protected. An article in 'The Times' explains the importance of using factor 30 in the strong summer sun.

 

 

Former ITN journalist Martyn Lewis interviews aloe vera expert and Advisory Board Member Dr Peter Atherton along with Forever (UK, Ireland & Iceland) Managing Director Bob Parker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Supplement Your Life

 

An article from the Times newspaper (25th July 2010) highlights the importance of supplements in your diet and which supplements you should be taking during your lifetime. This article underlines the importance of not taking too many supplements and which additions may help you achieve a healthier body and mind.

 

 

• A Dose of Herbs could Banish Flu

 

On 9 February 2010, the Daily Mail printed an article about the power of Echinacea and its potential to prevent the symptoms of the flu.

 

 

• Is fish oil the elixir of life?

 

An article from the Daily Mail highlighting evidence suggesting a linkage between omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil and the extending lifespan of cells. They found higher levels of omega-3 slowed down damage to DNA contained in telomeres - tiny 'caps' on the ends of chromosomes which help protect against inflammation and other ageing processes. Having longer telomeres is a sign of being biologically younger and also of being healthier.

 

 

• Aloe Vera for Men

 

If you were under any doubt that aloe vera is only used by females then think again. Men’s Health ran a piece in their November 09 issue outlining the uses of aloe vera to their readers.

 

 

• How Can You Help Boost Your Horse’s Immune System?

 

The October 2009 issue of Horse & Hound included a section which championed the use of aloe vera to boost the immune system of horses to fight against viruses.

 

 

• Aloe to Healthy Teeth and Gums

 

Bad teeth and gums are an unsuspected cause of many chronic conditions – and now there’s an alternative type of toothpaste that dentists are discovering is one of the best for fighting decay and inflammation. Aloe vera gel is a more effective germ-fighter than some commercially-available toothpaste, dentists have been told in a new study. And it’s ideal for people with sensitive teeth and gums as it is less abrasive than standard toothpaste.

 

 

• 'Dangerous Rays' – Sun Burn & Aloe Sunscreen

 

The Veterinary Clinic section of Horse & Hound recently featured an article about a horse that was suffering from chronic photosensitivity. The horse named Bubba suffered severe sunburn when he was young and this has caused his skin to be permanently scarred and prevent his hair from grown back on his head. He now requires protection from the sun 24 hours a day, even during the winter. With the skin now constantly exposed to further damage Bubba’s owner now uses Forever’s Aloe Sunscreen as well as other preventative measures to keep him safe and to allow the skin to heal.

 

 

• TV Star Battles Crohn's Disease with aloe vera

 

The Daily Express ‘your health’ section has examined the symptoms, implications and treatment of Crohn’s disease. The article describes the experiences of long term sufferer and Emmerdale actor Jeff Hordley who plays Cain Dingle. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease of the intestines that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. It affects around 60,000 people in the UK and 15 to 40 year olds are the most commonly affected. Jeff was diagnosed with the disease a month before his 26th birthday after being referred by his GP to Manchester Royal Infirmary. His symptoms were diarrhoea, stomach pain, severe tiredness and weight loss. Some sufferers may also experience swollen joints, mouth ulcers, inflamed eyes and rashes on their body. After researching the disease further, Jeff discovered that there were ways of complementing his conventional treatments by probiotics, fish oil and aloe vera juice to ease the suffering.

 

 

• Spud the Hedgehog and Aloe Vera Gelly

 

A bald hedgehog affectionately named ‘Spud’ has been gaining much media and public attention recently. Spud was found wandering in a garden and was taken to Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital in Aylesbury, Bucks, last August.

 

 

• Oily Fish 'Can Stop Cancer'

 

New research findings suggest that eating oily fish just once a week could help men to survive prostate cancer. According to journalist David Pilditch, a recent study shows that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids found in fish could prevent development of the deadly disease. Pilditch reports: 'The oils are … believed to be able to block the spread of existing tumour cells. Leaders of a study say that just one three-ounce portion of fish a week could reverse the effect of a deadly inherited gene which can cause an aggressive form of the disease. Their findings showed that a high intake of omega-3 could reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer by almost 6 percent.'

 

It is believed that a staggering 35,000 men in the UK are diagnosed with the disease each year, with 10,000 dying from it.

 

Nutritionist Carina Norris states: 'Hardly a month goes by without scientists finding more benefits of fish oils… I would advise the use of supplements as hardly anyone in the UK east enough fish in their diets.'

 

 

 

• Can anti-perspirants harm women’s breasts?

 

The Daily Mail yesterday explored the possible link between breast-cancer and anti-perspirants in an article written by reporter Lois Rogers entitled: ‘Can anti-perspirants harm women’s breasts?’. Rogers explains that ‘recent research has shown that women who suffer repeated appearance of benign breast lumps might be more likely ultimately to develop cancer than those who do not’. Rogers goes on to explain that there is growing suspicion that these lumps could be linked to heavy use of anti-perspirant products.

 

 

• Supplement users may have better cancer survival: Study

By Stephen Daniells, 31-Jul-2009

Related topics: Omega-3, Research, Antioxidants, carotenoids, Minerals,Nutritional lipids and oils, Vitamins & premixes, Cancer risk reduction

Lung cancer patients who were regular dietary supplement users prior to diagnosis may have better survival chances than non-users, says a new study from Norway.

Use of cod liver oil supplements was associated with a 44 per cent lower risk of death for lung cancer patients, while daily use of other dietary supplements was associated with a 30 per cent reduction in the risk of death among lung cancer patients, according to findings published in the International Journal of Cancer.

“This study has shown that in lung cancer patients taking dietary supplements before diagnosis was associated with better survival. Whether this is due to beneficial effects of supplements, or differences between supplement users and non-users cannot be determined,” wrote the researchers, led by Guri Skeie from the University of Tromso.

“More research is needed to understand the interplay between nutrients, whether in food or supplements and cancer survival.”

The study also indicated that the benefits of supplement use may even extend beyond lung cancer. The use of cod liver oil and other supplements was associated with improved survival statistics for people with any kind of solid tumour, including breast and colorectal cancer.

“Given that randomized controlled trials have demonstrated no effects or increased incidence of lung cancer in supplementation studies in well-nourished populations, our results may be somewhat surprising,” wrote the researchers.“However, these studies used pharmacological doses of specific nutrients, and cannot easily be compared with ours.”

Study details

Diet and supplement use was established for the 68.518 participants of the Norwegian Women and Cancer study using a food frequency questionnaire. The most common supplement used was cod liver oil, said the researchers, followed by multivitamin and mineral supplements.

After adjusting the data to account for smoking status, the age at which the participants were diagnosed, and the stage of the cancer, Skeie and his co-workers report that consumption of cod liver oil daily for a year prior to diagnosis was associated with a 23 per cent reduction in the risk of death in patients with solid tumours, and a reduction of 44 per cent in lung cancer patients.

Additionally, daily and occasional use of other dietary supplements was associated with 30 and 45 per cent reduction, respectively, in the risk of death among lung cancer patients.

“When use of cod liver oil and other dietary supplements were combined into one variable daily use of both cod liver oil and other dietary supplements was associated with improved survival in lung cancer patients,” added Skeie.

Before or after?

Commenting on their study design, the researchers noted: “If the most relevant period for supplementation is after diagnosis, it is likely that our results underestimate the effect of supplementation, as some of the patients most likely have initiated supplementation.

“On the other hand, if a certain level of the nutrients or long-term supplementation is required for an effect, dietary supplement use before diagnosis might be more relevant for the association with survival.

“And if dietary supplement use only is an indicator of a set of health behaviours or beliefs, prediagnosis use might be more important, as these characteristics probably are stronger in those who already take supplements before diagnosis, than in those who initiate use afterwards.”

The researchers called for more research to study the apparent benefits of supplement use for survival chances in people with solid tumours.

“In countries where dietary supplement use is common, analyses of survival in cancer patients, particularly lung cancer patients, should take dietary supplement use into account,” they concluded.

Source: International Journal of Cancer
Volume 125, Pages 1155-1160
"Cod liver oil, other dietary supplements and survival among cancer patients with solid tumours"
Authors: G. Skeie, T. Braaten, A. Hjartaker, M. Brustad, E. Lund

 

 

In the Sunday Times, celebrity food critic Michael Winner explains that the Forever Lite Ultra Vanilla shake is the ultimate meal replacement.

 

Featured in Candis Magazine: ‘Cool Customer: Why Aloe Vera is Celebrated the World Over as a Treatment for anything from Sunburn to Irritable Bowel Syndrome’. Produced monthly, with all proceeds going to charity, the month’s edition explores the properties of Aloe Vera Gel. Written by Gill Cox.

 

Complementary Health Magazine, July issue – Titled ‘ Cool Customer’ this article investigates why Aloe Vera is celebrated world over as a wonder treatment for everything from sunburn to IBS.

 

 

The Irish Examiner, 2 May 2008. Discusses the issue of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Health Journalist Megan Shepherd explores the nature of this condition, mentioning the power of ‘aloe vera juice’ and Forever Living Products as the most trusted supplier.

 

BBC’s The Elephant Diaries, Jan 08. Our Forever Freedom was featured, used to treat a baby elephant with joint problems.

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The Times newspaper (18 December 07) for a great little article entitled "Another role for Aloe Vera: tackling mouth ulcers" to show them, and add to your press clippings file.

 

BBC News Item: "Juice 'can slow prostate cancer' – Drinking a daily eight ounce (0.24 litre) glass of pomegranate juice can significantly slow the progress of prostate cancer…" Click here for link to read more.

 

 

Organic Life magazine - November issue. A 2 page article on Aloe Vera and how to find the real thing. Forever Living Products is mentioned in this one as a good organically grown Aloe.

 

YOU magazine, 12 August 2007, FLP Aloe Vera Gelly is featured on page 20 in Jemma Kidds make-up masterclass called "Turn down the heat".

 

Blackpool Gazette, published 3 May 2007. Discusses the benefits of Aloe Vera as a 'first aid' application. Highlighting various skin conditions that can be eased by the medicinal properties of this wonderful plant – FLP was highly praised in the newspaper for the purity of the Aloe Vera contained within its products.

 

FLP's Pomesteen Power has appeared in the July 07 issue of Food & Drink International magazine. Our product was the main feature in an energy drink article.