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Aloe Vera And Your Health

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Aloe Vera
Flowering Aloe Vera spikes in sunny Southern California USA

The Many Uses Of Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is known as the Heal All herb, as it is good for so many different conditions, both internal and external. Aloe Vera is great for detoxing and helps rid the body of wastes that should not be there. It helps to clear up a teenagers greatest nightmare, acne.  It helps to  alleviate a woman’s greatest challenge in menopause, hot flashes. Besides being beautiful when it blooms, it is one of the most important member of any garden. If you like morning breakfast drinks, it is easy to add Aloe Vera Juice to your morning drink.

Aloe Vera supports the immune system in the body and seems to lower inflammation in the body. Too much inflammation in the body can be a partial cause to asthma, eczema and Crohn’s disease. Many believe that regular use of Aloe Vera can slow inflammation and possibly slow down or prevent these other diseases from taking hold in the body.

Some of the tests being done on Aloe Vera show that there is some evidence of a possible connection to lowering cholesterol, helping  with digestion, and possibly helping to regulate blood sugar. Regular use may suggest a possible connection in the fight to eliminate obesity.

It also seems to work with injured nerves in the body and have a restorative effect on damaged nerves. It is extremely high in vitamins A,B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, E, and folic acid. It also has high levels of minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium,  selenium, potassium, and zinc.

As a beauty product Aloe Vera works wonders with hair. One way of using it is to scrap out the inner part of the leaf and add it to the hair instead of using conditioner. Leave in hair for a few minutes and then rinse. Another way to do it is to apply ahead of the shower and then leave on the hair for an hour or so while you clean house. Then you can shower as normal. Regular use works wonders for the hair. If you want healthy hair, try aloe.

It is also great for the skin, soothes burns and takes the pain out. Probably more people are familiar with the use of the gel on burns. It takes the sting out of any burn. It is also great for re-hydrating skin. Aloe Vera is perhaps one of the best beauty products on the market. It certainly works the fastest of anything I have tried on burns. If you grow your own, it is the cheapest burn aid on the market. Just split a piece of a leaf and rub on skin.

Using Aloe Vera is amazing, but there are some guidelines. Be sure to check with your doctor before using internally. It is strongly suggested that you use an organic juice for all internal use. There has not been any known side-effects when using the juice according to directions. It is often easy to get too much of the inner leaf  and it has been known to cause diarrhea. It can work as a laxative if you get too much in some people.

Aloe Vera is easy to grow and will grow inside or out. It is an amazing plant!  It is good and beautiful to have in the garden. So while visiting California, check out the Aloe Vera and all the amazing uses. Learn all you can and be prepared for that next burn.

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San Diego City Sunshine Is Calling Your Name

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California Dreamin’ over San Diego in Southern California USA

San Diego City: Shed The Winter Blues

San Diego City sunshine has arrived. Stow away those boots and shed those sweaters. The long winter has gone! It is time to bask in the awesome sunshine. San Diego City has warm breezes that blow off the ocean and beautiful tranquil beaches. San Diego City is calling your name! It is time to answer the call of the beach. Store up your Vitamin D and add color to your skin.  Spring has sprung in San Diego! Come celebrate with us!

San Diego is over 4,000 miles of adventure. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the West, Mexico lies to the South, The Anza-Borrego Desert  is to the North and the Laguna Mountains is to the East. San Diego has endless opportunities for adventure and fun! Spend the morning at the beach drinking in your Vitamin D.  Go for an afternoon hike in the East, where you can look down on the city that never sleeps. There are many hiking trails on the Eastern side of the city of Celebration and Fun.  Come discover adventure in the Windy City.

San Diego has a beautiful Mediterranean climate with well over 70 miles of beaches. The warm beautiful sunny days are perfect to explore the many neighborhoods that make up San Diego City. The warm gentle breezes keep you comfortable in the sun.

Just across the San Diego Bay is the town of Coronado. This quaint historical town has some of the most romantic beaches in the county. This little town is full of tiny shops and places filled with every kind of treasure you can think of. Some of the finest and most romantic hotels are in the town of Coronado. Spend the day biking the boardwalk that surrounds the island. It is 16 miles of adventure waiting for those with a little youthful energy. There are sail boats to rent if exploring the Bay sounds fun. Take your sunscreen though, as the sun gets hot on the water. For those who like to golf, there is a large public golf course. Whatever you call fun, you will find it in San Diego.

Every great city has a downtown and San Diego City has one of the finest. Come explore the many shops and parks within the city, including the San Diego Zoo. There are quaint shops and flashy gardens. San Diego City Historical District is living history.  Spend the day discovering the downtown urban delights of San Diego.

San Diego City is full of small sidewalk cafes. All through the downtown and in Coronado area you will see them dot the sidewalks. Take time to relax and sip a cool refreshing drink and have lunch. There are many opportunities to taste the Mexican delicacies that the area is famous for. And of course, if you desire the real thing, you can grab your passport and have dinner in Mexico or Baja California. Whatever you are looking for, you are sure to find it in San Diego.

Make today the day you discover all that San Diego City has to offer. Be sure to grab your passport just in case you desire to wander a little to the South. See you at the San Diego beach, we can grab a breakfast burrito like you can never imagine. These little stands are scattered throughout the beach communities. Relax, enjoy breakfast, and head for the beach. What fun there is in San Diego!

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Alaska: America’s Last Frontier

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Alaska: America’s Last Frontier
Alaska: America’s Last Frontier

Alaska: America’s Last Frontier

Alaska, the land of hope and dreams. It is so beautiful when the ice begins to form in the fall. In Alaska, you can still set up an urban homestead or a homestead in the far North. You can still live off the land. This is the land of ice and snow, where only the hardy survive. If you must go outside often, then you will not make it. Travel is expensive and the summer is when you prepare for the winter. How can you travel the world and prepare for the long hard winters? Here people live like preppers every day. Not to prepare, can mean disaster.
Living in the far North requires a mind-set of independence and self efficiency. There will be no 7-11 on the corner to run to, for a loaf of bread. Your loaf of bread will come from the abundant supply of flour that you ordered  for the winter, and the work of your own hands. Everything your family may need for an entire year must be planned and bought before the ice builds up. A mistake can mean that you must have supplies flown in, and that is expensive.

The far Northern areas of Alaska are areas where building codes do not apply. But common sense will tell you that you want to do quality work. The safety of your family depends on the care you take in the building of your site. If you have a creek or river, you might be able to use hydropower for part of the year. A calm day will mean no wind energy, if you are thinking of a wind mill. Most days are sunny and cold, so solar works well for the most part. If you use wood and propane, it will help you to stretch the electrical use. Always have a back up system and a good generator is a must.

Rain barrels are a practical way of catching water. No matter if you get your water from the rain or the river, consider a “Big Ben Water Filter system.” It works excellent and needs no electricity to work. Clean water is a must and wells can be very expensive the further north you settle.

You also must have a way to take care of disposing of waste that is healthy. Composting toilets are acceptable in most regions of the far North. Septic tanks would need to be set up in the areas closer to towns. No matter what the system, setting it up correctly and making no mistakes is of prime importance.

Alaska is an awesome place to explore. As the ice and snow builds up, you will discover other ways of getting around. This of course, depends on where you choose to live. If you are thinking of making Alaska your home, spend some time here first. Make sure that you have the mindset to handle the long dark winters. Alaska is fun! Alaska is like no other place in America. If you have a mind-set of independence and self efficiency, it is sure to be a good match. Take time to explore this frontier, to meet the people, and get a feel for the land. Then you can decide if it is a match for you, or a fantastic place to vacation only. Check our website for Alaskan destinations. Make this the year you visit America’s Last Frontier.

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