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A Little History on Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera - the medicinal values of this wonderful herb have been known for centuries. A 3500 year old document (Papyrus Ebers) at the Leipzig University describes Aloe and it's values as a medicine.

Medicinal applications were made by Dioscorides 2000 years ago for healing wounds, insomnia, ulcers, hemorrhoids, itching, skin care,blemishes, mouth and gum diseases and the loss of hair.

The Chinese were recorded to have used Aloe between 772 and
842 on eczematous rashes and again between 960 and 1276
it was used for the treatment of eczema.

The use of Aloe was noted by W. Turner in 1568 and by
J.R. Coxe in 1818 for the use of healing wounds. These are
described in the publications of Herbal and The Dispensatory of
the United States of America respectively.

Jamaicans are said to relieve headaches with Aloe. Spanish
missionaries frequently carried it with them upon visiting the sick. Seminole Indians applied Aloe to incisions after surgery.

Mexican Indians used it for all sorts of stomach and intestinal
disorders, longevity, bladder and kidney infections and also for
prostatitis. The prevention of scars from wounds and the
improvement of the scalp and growth of hair have been the reason for the use of Aloe in Java.

Survivors of the A-Bomb blast in Japan tell of the use of Aloe to
treat radiation burns. This in truth prompted the Los Alamos
Scientific Laboratory for the United States Atomic Energy
Commission to test Aloe Vera on radiation burns. The results
showed complete healing in two months as compared to the
untreated area which was still not completely healed after four months.


Contributed by Wen Cong



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永久魚油膠囊 『重金屬及有機化合物』檢測報告

坊間在魚油的選購上，有許多容易誤解的盲點！如：所選擇的魚油是否有重金屬的汙染、魚油的製程是否加有機溶劑萃取？

故永久公司委託第三獨立實驗室(third party)--『台灣檢驗科技-超微量工業安全實驗室（SGS Taiwan Ltd.）』進行永久魚油膠囊的檢測。

SGS結果報告發現，無論是在重金屬『含砷、鉛、汞、鎘』，或是『揮發性有機化合物』皆是呈現N.D.（即陰性反應）。SGS檢驗報告的結果，再一次的說明永久魚油產品的品質，並也讓選用永久產品的廣大消費者可以放心。

檢測單位：台灣檢驗超微量工業安全檢驗室(SGS)
產品名稱：永久魚油膠囊(Arctic-Sea Super Omega-3)
產品型號：60 softgel/bottle
送樣日期：2009年04月03日
測試日期：2009年04月04日
檢驗報告：永久魚油膠囊檢測報告(報告編號：UB/2009/40071)

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永久魚油的保證

1. 美國原裝進口
2. 重金屬檢測合格
3. 不用有機溶劑萃取，並經檢驗合格
4. 純度佳
5. 成份完整：含EPA、DHA、維生素E及油酸


Updates from Forever Living Products Taiwan



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Contributed by Angema Lim




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Forever Food Fair & Cooking Contest

Interesting!

Who knows that Forever products can be used in the cooking?
Who knows that these food are still so delicious and nutrition?
Who knows that you can enjoy these 32 type of food for only $2?

Ans: Those people who attended the Forever Food Fair!

Those who missed it, too bad for you... good things don't wait for you. :p

















Contributed by Angela Lim




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Dear Friends,

Have you wondered what is so miracle about Aloe Vera? We have heard it is good for our skin. How true is it? How can we ensure we have chosen the right Aloe Vera product? I've read several articles online. Here is one that I would like to share with you:

Skin Problems Helped by Aloe Vera

Some of the skin complaints that aloe vera can relieve

In the west today, aloe vera is perhaps best known for its beneficial effect on the skin. It has been used for successfully treating the following ailments, among others:

• Acne and pimples
• Itching
• Sores
• Burns
• Sunburn
• Itching
• Eczema
• Pigmentation
• Psoriasis
• Warts
• Wrinkles and other signs of aging
• Minor wounds, scratches and cuts
• Swelling
• Bruises
• Boils
• Hives and other skin problems caused by allergies
• Insect bites
• Foot fungal infections
• Bedsores
• Corns
• Excess oil and dryness

What Does Aloe Vera Do For the Skin?

How it helps

Aloe vera boasts over 200 biologically active ingredients (and they're just the ones that have been discovered so far!), which, when applied to the skin, can have powerful healing properties. Aloe vera:

• Is anti-inflammatory
• Is anti-bacterial - it is especially good for controlling the bacteria that cause acne
• Help the skin to hydrate itself
• Helps to remove dead skin cells
• May help to reduce scarring
• Helps beneficial substances to transport through the skin
• Helps to relieve pain from burns, cuts etc.

Studies on aloe vera have shown that it can aid in the healing of burns and wounds, and decrease redness and swelling. Creams containing aloe gel and aloe vera extract have also been found to be effective in treating frostbite and psoriasis respectively. There are no known side effects associated with using aloe vera topically, although it is always wide to do a patch test when applying any new substance to your skin, just in case.

The Best Aloe Vera Skin Care Products

What to look for

There is a wide range of aloe vera-based skincare products on the market today, and making specific recommendations is difficult, since each person has different needs. Here are some general things to bear in mind when choosing an aloe vera skincare product:

• Ensure that it's made with good quality aloe vera, and that it contains adequate concentrations to fulfil its claims. Many products don't actually contain enough aloe vera to have much effect!
  
• Organically produced ingredients are preferable
  
• Avoid products that are full of unnecessary preservatives, colourings, perfumes and other additives
  
• Look for product reviews online to see what others are saying
  
• Try a patch test first in case of bad reactions (adverse reactions to aloe vera are very rare, but sometimes other ingredients in aloe vera products can cause problems)
  
• Make your own - this is the best way to ensure that you are getting a quality a product, and can be quick and easy, especially if you just use the gel on its own

I'm so impressed and proud as FOREVER LIVING PRODUCTS' Aloe Vera fulfills all the criteria above! Let's continue to share the wonders of Aloe Vera to our loved ones! =)

Contributed by Weitian

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注意生理警讯

注意生理警讯

神造人时给人体许多巧妙的安排，从身体的很多方面，我们都可以观察出自己健康的状况。只是很多时候我们都忽略了，现在让我们一起来看看，有哪些是你从来不知道的。
　　以长痘痘来说，有的人偶尔长一两颗，有的人长期为痘痘所苦。但你可知道，青春痘长的位置透露了健康的讯息？以额头来说，可能血液循环有问题，由于过于劳心伤神，所以脾气容易不好。应该睡眠充足、多喝水。
指甲则是人体另一个反应健康的地方。健康的指甲应该是淡粉红色的，且指甲板光滑、没有沟痕，韧度也要够，这些特点不妨自我检视看看。
　　如果指甲凹凸不平，且有沟纹，那堋可能要注意你的肝功能了。若是指甲容易破裂，是缺乏铁质，应该多补充深绿色叶菜、鱼类、豆类等。从指甲其实可以观察出许多疾病的征兆，应该利用修剪指甲时，慎重地检视一番。
　　而排泄物则是另一个显示健康状况的指标，不要嫌脏，每天观察一下，看看自己够不够健康。健康的排泄物是没有臭味的，如果吃多肉类、便秘时，都会产生强烈臭味。
　　除了从这些地方观察自己的健康，更要注意生理时钟，不要违背天然，才能让身体循环正常。 例如凌晨一点到两点是肝脏排毒期，应该要让身体进入睡眠状态，才能顺利排毒。
　　总之，要有健康的身体，自己要做自己第一个医生，第一号的观察照顾者，这样才能健康又快乐。
　 　 1. 冒痘痘的位置与健康 讯息　
　　冒痘痘的位置可能显示出身体的警讯，你知道吗？你可能　要看看是否真的该保养身体了。　　

额头	代表心火旺、血液循环有问题，可能是过于劳心伤神。这类的人脾气较不好，应养成早睡早起的习惯，睡眠充足，并多喝水。
鼻子	如果长在鼻梁，代表脊椎骨可能出现问题；如果是长在鼻头处，可能是胃火大、消化系统异常；若在鼻头两侧，就可能跟卵巢机能或生殖系统有关。
下巴	表示肾功能受损或内分泌系统失调。女生容易 b 下巴周 围长痘痘的可能是月事不顺所引起的。
左边脸颊	可能是肝功能不顺畅，如肝脏的分泌、解毒或造血等功能出了状况。
右边脸颊	可能是肺部功能失常。

　 2. 如何 检视指甲的健康 　
指甲的生长夏天比冬天快，手指甲又比脚指甲快，且健康情况也会在指甲上显现哦！所以快检视一下，你的指甲健不健康。

指甲色泽	通常是淡粉红色，但若太常使用指甲油、去光水，也会使指甲变黄。
指甲的韧度	用其他手指按压指甲尖端，若能略为弯曲表示硬度刚好，若太软也表示指甲不健康。
指甲板是否光滑	有时从侧面观看会发现沟痕，那就要多滋养指甲，让情况改善。
周围皮肤	指甲周围皮肤若是过于干燥、粗糙，就要利用按摩与保养，改善情况。

　 3. 指甲的病征 　
　 　指甲可以反 应健康状况，观察指甲的变化，可以了解身体有哪些病征。

指甲过白	慢性贫血或肝、肾有问题。
白斑	缺乏锌，可由海产类、菠菜、菇类、五　类、葵瓜子等摄取补充。
容易破裂	缺乏铁质，可由深绿色叶菜类、鱼类、豆类、五　类等补充。
指甲过黄	缺乏维他命 E ，也可能是淋巴系 统、呼吸系统有问题。维他命E 可由深绿色蔬菜、水果中摄取。
凹凸不平	若还有出现一条条的条纹，可能是肝不好。

　 4. 如何从唇色 观察健康状况
健康的唇色是粉红色的，如果唇色不正常，可能是健康状况不好哦！

唇色苍白	若指甲、眼睑也苍白，可能有贫血。
唇色青紫	若非因为气温过于寒冷，有可能是有贫血、心脏方面问题。
唇色淡黄	若脸色、眼白一样呈黄色，可能是肝功能不好。
唇色红紫	若非发烧或一氧化碳中毒，就可能有心脏病、肺病、心脏衰弱等问题。

　 5. 从排泄物看健康 　
　　 许多人排出的大便有强烈的臭味，其实如果吃多了肉类、便秘时、肠胃道老化都会有此现象。你可以从排泄物观察出自己的健康情况哦！

份量	每次以两三条为适量。
形状	直径两三公分的条状为佳，过软或呈颗粒状则表示肠子有老化状况。
气味	正常者应没有强烈的味道，若有 □ 臭味、焦臭味、腐 败味，则是有肠老 化现象。
颜色	黄色为正常，颜色愈深表示肠老化状态愈严重。
硬度	排便时若无压迫感或泻肚子状态则为正常。

　 6. 生理 时钟表 　
　　身体都有生理时钟，不同时间有不同工作，应该配合生理时钟，才能有健康身体哦！　

时段	时期	工作
午夜 12:00 ~ 1:00	浅眠期	多梦而敏感，身体不适者易在此时痛醒。
凌晨 1:00 ~ 2:00	排毒期	此时肝脏为排除毒素而活动旺盛， 应让身体进入睡眠状态，让肝脏得以完成代谢废物。
凌晨 3:00 ~ 4:00	休眠期	重症病人最易发病的时刻，常有患病者在此时死亡， 熬夜最好勿超过这个时间。
上午 9:00 ~ 11:00	精华期	此时为注意力及记忆力最好，且工作与学习的最佳时段。
中午 12:00 ~ 1:00	午休期	最好静坐或闭目休息一下再进餐，正午不可饮酒，易醉又伤肝哦！
下午 2:00 ~ 3:00	高峰期	是分析力和创造力得以发挥淋漓的极致时段！
下午 4:00 ~ 5:00	低潮期	体力耗弱的阶段，最好补充水果来解馋，避免因饥饿而贪食致肥胖。
下午 5:00 ~ 6:00	松散期	此时血糖略增，嗅觉与味觉最敏感，不妨准备晚膳来提振精神。
晚上 7:00 ~ 8:00	暂憩期	最好能在饭后 30 分钟去散个步或沐浴，放松一下，纾解一日的疲倦困顿。
晚上 8:00 ~ 10:00	夜修期	此为晚上活动的巅峰时段，建议您善用此时进行商议，进修等　要思虑周密的活动。
晚上 11:00 ~ 12:00	夜眠期	经过镇日忙碌，此时应该放松心情进入梦乡，千万别让身体过度负荷，那可得不偿失哦！

别吝啬只自己保有这封信

要把它传给每一个你 . 你认识的朋友

　 让大家都一起健康吧 !!

contributes by Weitian


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Small Story , Big Wisdom

John DeLorean told me that shortly after he had become general manager of Chevrolet he attended a sales conference in Dallas, and when he arrived at his hotel suite he discovered that someone from the company had delivered a huge basket of fruit to his room. Remarking to an associate on the basket’s size and variety he commented, humorously, he thought, “What? No bananas?”
From that moment on, the word throughout General Motors was “John DeLorean loves bananas.”

No matter how many times he attempted to explain that he had only meant to be amusing, bananas kept showing up in cars, chartered planes, hotel suites—even in meetings—and followed him throughout his career at Chevrolet.

Moral of the story: Be Careful What You Say When You’re the Leader



Source: What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School by Mark H. McCormack



Contributed by Wen Cong


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National Convention 2009 - Sweet moment...

Halal / Islamic Certificate

A lot of my Malays customer are concern whether our products are certified as Halal / Islamic Certificate.

Our dear partner, Lena have wrote a letter to Forever Company to request for the latest list of products that are renewed as Halal / Islamic Certificate. (Click on the picture for clearer view)

From my understand, Forever has never failed to renew the cert of the products in every 5 years. Hence, customers can be assured that they are getting the best quality of the products.

As I can't upload the product list in the blog, because of the format, I will type out the list of products for you. :)


FLP Products Certified by the Islamic Society of California

The following products have been endorsed by the Islamic Society of California and our current certificate is valid for five years beginning February 2007 and expiring February 2012.

1. Aloe Berry Nectar
2. Aloe Blossom Herbal Tea
3. Aloe Lips with Jojoba
4. Aloe vera Gel
5. Aloe Vera Juice
6. Fields of Greens
7. Forever Fast Break
8. Forever A-Beta-CarE
9. Forever Absorbent C
10. Forever Active HA
11. Forever Active Probiotic
12. Forever aloe2Go
13. Forever Aloe Bit N' Peaches
14. Forever Aloe MPD
15. Forever Arctic-Sea
16. Forever B12 Plus
17. Forever Bee Honey
18. Forever Bee Pollen
19. Forever Bee Propolis
20. Forever Bright Toothgel
21. Forever Calcium
22. Forever Echinacea Supreme
23. Forever Freedom
24. Forever Garcinia Plus
25. Forever Garlic-Thyme
26. Forever Gin-Chia
27. Forever Ginkgo Plus
28. Forever Kids
29. Forever Lite
30. Forever Lite Ultra Chocolate
31. Forever Lite Ultra vanilla
32. Forever Lycium Plus
33. Forever Multi-Maca
34. Forever Nature-Min
35. Forever Nature's 18
36. Forever Pro 6
37. Forever Pomesteen Power
38. Forever Royal Jelly
39. Forever Vision
40. Sonya Lip Gloss
41. Sonya Lip Pencil
42. Sonya Lipstick



Contributed by Lena



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