SPECIAL EYE TREATMENT

The delicate area around the eyes deserves special care - having few oils or sweat glands, skin around the eyes is the first to show aging , and is very sensitive to incorrect handling or neglect.

Eye muscles are constantly moving, even during sleep,and facial expressions like squinting and frowning stress the thin, sensitive skin, as do lack of sleep, poor diet, hormonal changes, allergies and too vigorous makeup application and removal.

Despite its relative inability to retain moisture, the delicate skin of the eye also cannot tolerate over-rich creams and will react quickly with puffiness, whiteheads sensitivity and irritation.

Simple, old fashioned remedies are surprisingly effective. Treat your 'windows of the soul' to a little care and attention. Stress, travel, harsh lighting and glare as well as long hours at the computer exact their toll in the form of 'bags', dark circles, bleary red eyes and a dull, tired appearance.

Basic eye compresses made from cooled chamomile tea bags are excellent for reducing puffiness and brightening the eyes.

The Simplest Pick-Me-Up Eye Treatment

• 2 chamomile tea bags
• 8 oz (240ml) spring water

Bring the water to boil, pour over the tea bags in a large cup, steep for one minute, remove tea bags and place them in the freezer for five minutes while you sip the tea. Place the tea bags over your eyes, lie back and relax. This quick, simple treatment is guaranteed to totally destress you and bring a lively sparkle to your eye!!

GREEN TEA AND CHAMOMILE EYE GEL

A soothing and restorative gel for face, neck and eyes. For all skin types.

• 4 oz (120ml) aloe vera gel
• 2 oz (60ml) chamomile tea, cooled
• 2 0z (60ml) green tea, cooled
• 1 tsp xanthan gum powder
• 1 tsp grapefruit seed extract
• 12 drops Roman chamomile PURE ESSENTIAL OIL

As the chamomile tea and green tea are cooling, stir in the xanthan gum powder. Add the aloe vera gel and chamomile essential oil, and sitr the mixture occasionally until cool. Refrigerate briefly if desired. Apply the gel whenever you feeling eye strain or tiredness. After 5 - 10 minutes, rinse off with cool water.

ITS TRUE NOT A GIMMICK

Recently,I had a lot of ulcers on the left side of my mouth due to lack of drinking water and heatiness. I left them alone without applying anything at all. My left cheeck slightly swollen and my friends been telling me to apply bonjela ointment and eat hot and spicy food or apply salt on the ulcers itself. I ignored their advice because I knew it will be very, very painful. They healed on their own but it took weeks.

After that I had a couple of ulcers, now on my right lower lip and side of the tongue. Oh......man it was very very very painful. I couldn't talk properly, drink and even eat. The moment I woke up from my sleep, I could feel the throbbing pain and it was worst than toothache. I had difficult days and weeks because of the pain. I refused to apply anything at all but the ulcers didn't get any better but in fact they were getting worst, bigger, redder and more painful than before.

My colleague recommended me to apply aloe vera gel on the ulcer. She brought the aloe vera plant next day and taught me how to apply it. I cut a leaf and washed it and remove the prickly skin before slice it in half lengthwise. Then, I applied the gel directly on my ulcers two-three times a day. It had a soothing effect and I did not feel pain at all. After two days of applying the gel, I could eat, drink and talk as per normal and my ulcers were smaller and no longer affected me.

So, now I keep aloe vera plant and planted it in a pot for emergency.

NATURAL MEDICINE FOR EVERYONE

PREGNANCY

In the past, pregnant women is reminded to be more cautious when taking Aloe Vera internally because it caused bowel spasm. However, as cosmetic industry more advanced, it will unlikely to have this effect.

Many pregnant women take Aloe Vera as a tonic because it increases energy levels, improves digestion and minimizes heartburn, morning sickness and constipation. Folic Acid, which is useful to pregnant women because it helps iron assimilation is also present in Aloe Vera.

However, it may not be advisable for nursing mothers to take Aloe Vera in case the baby's stools become too loose. But a constipated baby, this would be an ideal choice.

CHILDREN

Children may benefit from Aloe Vera in several ways.

• Applied to external injuries, it is gentle and effective. It heals without scarring, you can use it straight from the leaf.
• It is gentle, nonhabit forming treatment for constipation, while it may also dispel minor bouts of diarrhoea.
• Older children and teenagers, especially those who are stress with examinations. They will benefit from an Aloe Vera drink an hour or so before the examinations. This will give a boost of energy and concentration.
• It can also help children who suffer allergies. It helps to improve the immune system, gut and inflammatory responses.

ELDERLY PEOPLE

Some of the progressive conditions associated with aging may be inhibited by the persistent use of Aloe Vera.

• Arthritic and rheumatic conditions are remarkably improved by drinking the juice and massaging with the cream.
• Aloe Vera helps in the treatment of many ailments associated with aging: high blood pressure, heart conditions, diabetes, as well as bowel, liver, kidney and digestive disorders.
• Aloe Vera juice energizes and the gel improves skin and hair.

ALOE VERA NASAL SPRAY

Aloe Vera nasal spray is useful for nasal polyps, colds and allergies. Goldenseal disinfects and reduces inflammation. You can buy empty pump sprays from pharmacies.

TO MAKE A NASAL SPRAY
4 tbsp (20ml) spring or distilled water
6tsp (30ml) Aloe Vera juice
2tsp (10ml) Goldenseal tincture

• Pour all the ingredients into a clean glass and stir well.
• Transfer the mixture to am empty pump spray. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

Recommended Usage

Tilt the head back and spray into each nostril.

Adults: use the spray on each nostril up to five times daily.

Children: over 12 years, adult dose; 7-12 years, half adult dose; 3-7 years, quarter adult dose; younger than 3 years, consult a doctor.

ALOE VERA EYEWASH

This eyewash is useful for sore eyes and conjunctivitis. Add a minute pinch of salt to each eye bath to help prevent the leaching of minerals from the eyes.

TO MAKE AN EYEWASH
2 tbsp (10ml) Aloe Vera juice
2 tbsp (10ml) spring or distilled water

• Pour the Aloe Vera juice and distilled water into a clean glass and stir together well.

Reccommended Usage

Apply a few drops to the eye, blinking continuously. Treat both eyes to prevent the infection from spreading. Sterilize the eye bath before using on the other eye.

Adults and children ovser 3 years, can use the eyewash up to three times daily, for 2-3 weeks. For children younger than 3 years, consult a doctor.

ALOE VERA DOUCHE

This douche is useful for all types of vaginal infections: candida, thrush and other more chronic and persistent problems.

Aloe Vera juice will soothe and heal vaginal mucous membranes, therefore promoting a positive immune system reaction in the area.

TO MAKE A VAGINAL DOUCHE
2 cups (500ml) undiluted Aloe Vera juice

• Strain the Aloe Vera juice through a colander or sieve lined with clean cheesecloth. Normally, this is unnecessary, but any little peices will clog the douche. Use as normal for a douche, following the instructions that come with a douche kit.

Douche kits are available from pharmacies.

ALOE VERA MOISTURIZING CREAM

Here, is a gentle moisturizing cream that, when used over a period of time, will improve the quality of the skin, eradicate small scars and age spots and smooth out facial lines.

TO MAKE A MOISTURIZING CREAM
1 tbsp (15ml) beeswax
6 tbsp (90ml) almond oil
1/4 tsp (1ml) borax
3 tbsp (45ml) spring or distilled water
2 tbsp (30ml) Aloe Vera juice
1 capsule each vitamins A and E

• Place the beeswax and oil together in a heatproof bowl and heat over a double saucepan of hot water.
• Dissolve the borax in th spring water in another bowl by heating in the same way. Warm the Aloe Vera juice in a separate bowl.
• When the beeswax has melted, remove all bowls from the heat. Mix the borax and water mixture with the Aloe Vera juice and pour slowly into the beeswax mixture, beating constantly until the mixture begins to cool.
• When the mixture is cold, transfer it to a sterilized dark glass pot, seal and label carefully.

Recommended Usage

Adults and children: Apply the cream liberally and as often as required.