What Exactly Are Aloe Polysaccharides and
How Do They Help You?
Each day we get this question from clients who are curious how it is possible that Aloe vera can benefit their health in so many ways – especially when they discover the plant is almost 99% water.
It’s true that much of the “magic” of Aloe vera is due to the unique polysaccharides found in the plant. (read more)
PACran® First to Receive Health Claim
One of the star ingredients in NatureCity’s popular AloeCran™ product was approved for a health claim by one of the most stringent health authorities in the world – the Korean Food and Drug Administration (KFDA).
This makes PACran® the first cranberry product in the world to receive a brand-specific health claim. (read more)
Look Great and Feel Great
with this FREE Bonus Gift Set!
Sometimes we’re so caught up in protecting the health of our insides that we neglect the largest organ in our bodies – our skin.
This month, when you purchase one of our special offers, you get a special FREE bonus to help keep your skin and hair looking it’s best. You get the all natural TrueAloe Cleansing Bar and a bottle of the new Revitalizing Shampoo... together that’s a $19.48 value, FREE of charge... (read more)
Q&A with Dr. Perry
Q: What drugs interact with Aloe vera?
A: Dr. Perry… According to information compiled from medical journals by Healthnotes, Inc., there are only two drugs that interact with Aloe vera. In both cases, Aloe vera may enhance the activity of the drug.
The first is glyburide, a drug prescribed to lower blood sugar levels in type-2 diabetics. Aloe has been shown to have a “supportive interaction” with glyburide- meaning it may help your medication work better.
Pine Bark Extract May Protect Against Vision Loss. A study by Italian researchers published in the Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics found that supplementing 150mg a day with the pine bark extract Pycnogenol® improved the vision of diabetics. After 2 months, 75% of the participants taking the supplement perceived improvements in their vision, whereas the placebo group saw no improvements. Clearness of vision, improved on average by 20% for the supplement group.
Increased Magnesium May Prevent Further Heart Disease Complications. Brigham Young University scientists conducted an analysis of six studies and found that magnesium helps prevent further complications of heart disease following a diagnosis of coronary heart disease in men. They did not find evidence that the same holds true for women. The studies included supplementation of magnesium ranging from 130mg to 800mg per day.
Coffee and Exercise Linked to Lower Prostate Cancer Risk. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health found that men drinking six or more cups of coffee a day experienced a 19% decrease in overall prostate cancer risk and a 41% decrease in the aggressive form. In addition, men who exercised for just 30 minutes a week had a 22% reduction in risk of death from prostate cancer, whereas 5 hours or more reduced prostate specific mortality by 56%.
Cook Fish the Right Way For Optimal Health Benefits. Researchers from the University of Hawaii at Manoa studied the fish eating habits of 100,000 individuals. It was no surprise that those getting the highest intake of omega-3s from fish had about 23% less risk of cardiovascular disease. The real key is how the fish is prepared. To get the heart protection benefits, cooked fish needs to be baked or boiled. Those who ate the most fried fish actually increased their chance of dying from heart disease by 10%. What’s more, those who ate the most salted or dried fish had a 15% increased risk of dying from heart disease.
Middle Age Lifestyle Affects Dementia Risk. Researchers from the University of Minnesota found that people who smoke, have high blood pressure or diabetes in middle age have a significantly increased risk of developing dementia. Specifically, those who smoked in middle age were 70% more likely to develop dementia and those with high blood pressure increased risk by 60%. In addition, those with diabetes in middle age were twice as likely to develop dementia later in life.
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