http://www.aloeplant.info Info, Recipes, and News about Aloe Vera Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:56:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.aloeplant.info/love-your-freckles-with-aloe/ http://www.aloeplant.info/love-your-freckles-with-aloe/#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:55:55 +0000 Aloe_Admin http://www.aloeplant.info/?p=1686 http://www.aloeplant.info/love-your-freckles-with-aloe/feed/ 0 Lately there’s been a rash of new skin care products on the market claiming to reduce hyperpigmentation. Judging by their ads, hyperpigmentation seems mean less than flawless skin. So what is hyperpigmentation really? Do we all have it? Is it dangerous? And can we really expect to look airbrushed after 4-6 weeks of applying $75 cream? Not [...] http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-vera-a-natural-treatment-for-conjunctivitis/ http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-vera-a-natural-treatment-for-conjunctivitis/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:46:57 +0000 Aloe_Admin http://www.aloeplant.info/?p=1660 http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-vera-a-natural-treatment-for-conjunctivitis/feed/ 0 Conjunctivitis, the medical term for pink eye, is a fairly common ailment among school-age children. Pink eye can be caused by a variety of things, but most often by a virus or bacteria. It is very contagious and can be transferred via hand contact with anything that has touched the eye or eye area. This [...] http://www.aloeplant.info/spring-cleaning-rid-your-body-of-toxins-with-aloe/ http://www.aloeplant.info/spring-cleaning-rid-your-body-of-toxins-with-aloe/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:30:19 +0000 Aloe_Admin http://www.aloeplant.info/?p=1653 http://www.aloeplant.info/spring-cleaning-rid-your-body-of-toxins-with-aloe/feed/ 0 Aloe plants, native to northern Africa, have long been used as a natural remedy for healing burns and cuts. Today these hardy plants are grown as houseplants and farmed all over the world, and are more sought after than ever. Aloe leaves, juice, and supplements now available in most grocery stores, and its benefits beyond sunburn [...] http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-hair-care-affordable-products-for-healthy-hair/ http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-hair-care-affordable-products-for-healthy-hair/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:59:50 +0000 EJerome http://www.aloeplant.info/?p=862 http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-hair-care-affordable-products-for-healthy-hair/feed/ 0 I have a lot of hair. The strands aren’t thick, they are skinny and smooth and they get oily very easily. I need to shower every day if I really want to look clean. This means I need to be careful about what hair supplies I use because also, my hair is prone to frizzy, [...] http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-vera-plant-care-advice-for-winter/ http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-vera-plant-care-advice-for-winter/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:46:09 +0000 Aloe_Admin http://www.aloeplant.info/?p=1645 http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-vera-plant-care-advice-for-winter/feed/ 0 Aloe vera is an extremely useful medicinal plant and helful to have around the house. Fortunately, they are also compact and attractive plants that adapt well to container growing. Aloe Vera is easy to raise, requires relatively little care and provides pretty foliage year round. During the spring and summer months, Aloe can grow outside [...] http://www.aloeplant.info/showcase-your-aloes/ http://www.aloeplant.info/showcase-your-aloes/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:24:01 +0000 Aloe_Admin http://www.aloeplant.info/?p=1638 http://www.aloeplant.info/showcase-your-aloes/feed/ 0 Aloe Vera plants are hardy succulents. With their dramatic tall spikes, they add some height to the place where they sit, and while they live outdoors very well if you live in a warm, arid environment, they do splendidly indoors as container planers. While a single Aloe Vera plant can be attractive in just a [...] http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-better-than-a-raw-steak/ http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-better-than-a-raw-steak/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:45:05 +0000 Aloe_Admin http://www.aloeplant.info/?p=1622 http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-better-than-a-raw-steak/feed/ 0 Contusions like black eyes are usually not a serious medical condition, but they can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. While there are plenty of products on the market that will take care of the swelling, pain and discoloration, one useful and all-natural alternative is Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera will soothe skin irritation and clear up the [...] http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-for-healthy-dogs-cats-and-horses/ http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-for-healthy-dogs-cats-and-horses/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:35:57 +0000 Aloe_Admin http://www.aloeplant.info/?p=1604 http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-for-healthy-dogs-cats-and-horses/feed/ 3 Aloe Vera has been proven effective in fighting many types of infection in animals, treating mites, bacteria, fungi, and yeast-related conditions. Acemannan, a compound found in Aloe Vera gel, stimulates immune system response, and has increased the effectiveness of many veterinary vaccines. The gel is gentle enough to use on delicate eye and ear tissue [...] http://www.aloeplant.info/cold-and-flu-season/ http://www.aloeplant.info/cold-and-flu-season/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:18:38 +0000 KateG http://www.aloeplant.info/?p=1579 http://www.aloeplant.info/cold-and-flu-season/feed/ 2 It’s time to beef up your cold and flu arsenal- the temperatures are dropping and we’re spending more time together in poorly ventilated spaces, sharing germs. Nutrition is key, and a diet rich in nutrients, micronutrients, and antioxidants maintains the body’s ability to fight disease and repair itself. Aloe Vera makes a great addition to a [...] http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-for-diaper-rash-2/ http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-for-diaper-rash-2/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:01:50 +0000 KateG http://www.aloeplant.info/?p=1567 http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-for-diaper-rash-2/feed/ 0 Aloe Vera does wonders for just about any type of skin irritation, thanks to an anti-inflammatory component called B-sitosterol, infection-fighting properties, and skin-friendly vitamin E. Aloe’s ability to multitask and offer quick relief makes it a great home remedy for rashes whether the cause is bacterial, fungal, viral, or a big fat mystery. Beyond treating [...]