It’s that time of year again when doctors all over the world advise the elderly, the vulnerable and children populations to come to their surgeries to receive an influenza vaccination (flu jab). It is very important to get this in proportion because what have these three groups in common?

The elderly and the vulnerable have an immune system that is on the decline and thus they fail a robust defence against a virus (not just a flu virus). Children may not have fully developed an adequate immune system and they have the ‘endearing’ quality of sneezing into everybody’s faces without holding their hand in front of their mouth (common hygiene often can be a distant province) which helps to spread a virus.

Many people catch a cold and many call that flu, males reportedly make this error more readily than females. In a common cold you don’t get fever or a headache, but you do get a stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat and possibly mild chest discomfort. Any (mostly mild) aches, fatigue and weakness reflect no more than that there is a temporary drain on your immune resources.

When you get flu there is no room for negotiation, there is no confusion. You will be pole axed with a high fever for several days that often is accompanied by a headache (watch out for dehydration), significant aches and pains, and fatigue and weakness. For those without a robust immune system, influenza can indeed be critical. Lest you forget, between 1918 and 1919 a flu pandemic killed 70 million people, thus it claimed more lives than four gruesome years of the First World War did.

Many scientists postulate that years of deprivation due to a world war drained many people’s immune system, add to this the physical spreading of a virus by homecoming troops and you have a recipe for disaster. That particular viral strain overwhelmed the body’s natural defences so quickly that the usual cause of death in influenza patients – a secondary infection of lethal pneumonia – was often not present. Instead, that particular virus caused an uncontrollable haemorrhaging that filled the lungs, and patients would drown in their own body fluids.  Upon that terrifying episode much of the present drive for vaccination is based. But, as vaccinations do have their side effects and complications, would it not be wiser to consider an effective natural approach first?

What makes the difference between you getting influenza or not in the first place is how robust your immune system is. What makes the difference between you getting over influenza or not is how (rapidly) your immune response develops. This was the issue in 1918 and will be the issue always when it comes to viral exposure. So how robust are you?

And herein lies the problem, unless you are challenged you do not know on which rung of the ladder you stand. Many of my patients do not realise their true level of fitness until my clinic ergonometer bike challenges them: bottom rungs. From the above you will realise that bottom rungs in respect of viral exposure can result in disastrous clinical outcomes. What simple steps can you take to improve the robustness of your immune system?

First of all get reasonably fit, you will achieve this effortlessly by brisk walking in the open air for 30 minutes 3x a week. Go to bed shortly after 10pm and clock up some quality sleep. Next let good daily nutrition fuel the stoves of your immune system: freshly made raw vegetables + fruits + berries + grapes juices or smoothies, 2 immune system modulating Aloeride® capsules and 2,000mg of good quality vitamin C (made from rosehips for instance) to raise the antioxidant (redox) potential of your first line of defence – your bloodstream. You will be amazed how much a little can do. Sure enough Nature’s pharmacy has much more to offer but nine out of ten these 3 basic steps will suffice.

All viruses cause opportunistic infections. Fortunately you have the choice to slam that door shut on becoming their next opportunity.

 

Author: Han van de Braak BSc LicAc MCSP MBAcC – Copyright ©2008 Santé Franglais (UK) Ltd.

Rock and Roll is an amazing and sometimes brutal lifestyle. The process of making music is exhilarating, cathartic, exhausting and supernatural for everyone involved.  From the first scribbling of lyrics on a stick-em note to a full blown multi-million dollar stadium tour with private jets, hundreds of employees and 60,000 screaming fans every night; there is simply no other ride like it on earth. 

My friend Dan Russell thrives in the vortex of this world.  Grammy nominated record producer, artist manager, musician and songwriter, he is one of the hardest working and hardest playing people I know.   He never ceases to jump into the intersection of the never-ending personal and professional crisis of his clients and friends.  He moves fluidly from phone to text to email in a constant stream of communication; brilliantly navigating the ever-demanding world of his artists and the ever-changing, quite insane, music industry.  For over 30+ years Dan has successfully supported and guided the careers of such major artists as The Call, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Mark Heard, Vigilantes of Love and even toured with U2.  And he is always driven by one thing… the love of the end product – the music.

Recently Dan sent me the newest CD by one of his top artists, Sam Phillips. The CD is called “Don’t Do Anything” and it is absolutely fabulous and I totally loved it!  So I called him to thank him when our conversation turned to his recent vacation in Maui and all the wicked injuries he had sustained.  It seems daredevil Dan burned his east coast skin to a crisp and received multiple scrapes and bruises while repeatedly bouncing off the ocean floor in an unrelenting quest to tame twelve foot waves with a tiny boogie board.   And if that weren’t enough, the ocean bottom even stole several of his front teeth.   He was still feeling the pain when I spoke with him, so I tried not to rub in the fact that if he had only taken ALOERIDE® prior to this last wild adventure he would have been in far, far, better shape!  In addition to the powerful UV protection that Aloeride® provides through feeding the skin cells as they grow, the renowned healing properties of Aloeride® work miracles on lacerations, jellyfish stings and bruising.  Maybe Dan is too brave or a little bit crazy or both, but he is definitely very smart and knows a good thing when he hears it (as proven by his music industry savvy and extensive artist roster).   So, when I proceeded to tell him about the remarkable results so many were getting with this little capsule of pure Barbadensis Miller Aloe Vera powder from England, he sat up and took notice.  Frankly knowing how busy Dan is, I didn’t anticipate a strong response or willingness to take the product, but to my surprise, he enthusiastically said he’d give it a go!  And so I immediately sent off several boxes and waited to hear from him…

Now Dan hops the globe like most of us go to our local super market, so he is subject to all kinds of body stress due to climate changes, altering time zones and recycled airplane air.  Let alone the unceasing demands of his artists, frequent intense negotiations with promoters and record companies, and the never-ending problem solving of touring, all of which take a very harsh toll.  The great news is, that within only a few short weeks I began to get a string of emails from all over the globe reporting the stunning results he was getting from Aloeride®!  He stated he was feeling a lot less jet lag than usual, less congestion after landing, and far more overall stamina on tour.  I was convinced this is because of Aloeride®’s inherent ability to strengthen the immune system.  He also said he was “amazed” at how quickly he healed from a bad gash on his leg after colliding with a nasty piece of coral during a dive off the coast Australia!  He said he fortunately had some Aloeride® in the hotel room, broke open several capsules and poured the powder directly into the wound.  Within 24 hours he was astonished at the healing results – and no scarring!  He also said his friends, family and colleagues have all been mentioning his skin looks healthier!  So needless to say, for someone like Dan to take the time to acknowledge and express so many accolades about Aloeride®, I knew I had to write an article about it a.s.a.p. and let everyone know!  The bottom line is, you may not jet around the world and live the rock and roll lifestyle like my dear friend Dan, but if a product can take on the rock world and win, there is no doubt Aloeride® aloe vera can produce amazing results within your body and rise to the challenge of your demanding lifestyle!

I wonder if there is a song in all of this? ….
Author: Jacqueline Lovejoy – Copyright ©2008 Santé Franglais (UK) Ltd.

…It soon began to rain dozens of  young wanna-be models all over Carmel, California! For the next several weeks Pamela and her business partner Diana (also a former model and muse for such designers as Lagerfeld, Dior and Lacroix,) would both be pushed beyond imagination and to maximum capacity as they interviewed, trained, coached, disciplined and mothered a gaggle of long-legged forever-chatting-hormonally-overcharged teenage girls!  Even on the very first day of interviews, the line for training sessions stretched around the block!  Fortunately, Pamela had negotiated a perfect venue in a newly renovated theater in Pacific Grove, which easily lent itself to a full-length professional runway, tons of video equipment, full screens and plenty of areas for one-on-one instruction.  The response to her local t.v. commercial and print ads had brought forth girls from as far away as Nevada and Oregon! Many of them were there to improve their chances for being picked for America’s Next Top Model, but the majority were there because they wanted to improve upon a legitimate modeling and commercial career.  Taking instruction from seasoned former top models, was an opportunity of a lifetime for every one of these girls.

After a few days Pamela and Diana were able to narrow the field to a couple dozen girls with real potential and cut loose the rest.  And it was at this point I received an urgent text yelling: “HELP! –NEED MORE Aloeride® NOW!!”  I laughed out loud, but as soon as I spoke with Pamela on the phone I realized she wasn’t kidding…  It seems that although she had been taking Aloeride® for only a few short weeks she had seen amazing improvement.  With the sudden onslaught of stress her delicate colon and stomach would normally have kept her in pain and in the bathroom or on brain-fogging medication most of the day.  But astonishingly, she said this was not happening at all, and she was convinced it was because of the Aloeride®.  She stated “in all my years whenever I was under this kind of stress, I KNEW I would have to take some kind of medication just to control the pain and prevent leaving the set every five minutes…”  “I have not had one single episode of cramping or pain this entire time!”  She also said she loved working with young girls but they usually drained her so much, but not this time… “I have so much more energy and I can keep up with all of them!”  Even while on the exhausting all-day photo shoots her stamina matched theirs!  She went on to tell me her skin had started to glow and her hair and nails were much stronger and healthier too.  In fact, she said she has stopped having acrylic nails applied at the salon and was now using her OWN nails for the first time in years!  And the strange little quarter-sized stress-related red rash on her face and chin?   She broke open three capsules and applied the powder directly to the inflamed area.  Completely gone in 24 hours!  Needless to say, she thanked me profusely for all the wonderful results and in the same breath, desperately begged me to overnight her some more Aloeride® immediately!  “I’m freaking because I just can’t be without it!!” At this point I might have felt like a drug dealer, except for the fact that I was providing one of the most healthy and natural substances known on the face of the earth to one of my dear friends.  So into the car and off to fed-ex I went…  While driving there it occurred to me how amazing a product can be when it truly works.  How it actually changes lives! Not only does Aloeride® aloe vera address the ailment itself, but it brings a breath of new life and energy back into us because we are no longer chained or so terribly pre-occupied with our physical pain, discomfort and embarrassment.  And  the most wonderful thing about Aloeride® is it’s all natural, pharmaceutical grade, 100% Barbaresis Miller Aloe Vera powder in a tiny swallow friendly capsule.   Nothing could be more pure or more effective!

Well, two weeks have passed since Pamela’s grueling events and the glamorous auditions for America’s Next Top Model.  She said three of the girls who passed the first round of auditions are still waiting on pins and needles to hear their fate.  And at this point you would probably think Pamela would want a little down time, right?!… Apparently, the phone rang and she hopped a flight to New York to see our good friend’s daughter Haven Burton starring on Broadway, then to Washington D.C. to meet with her friend Donna Rice (yes, of Gary Hart fame,) who is now the President of a powerful internet pornography watch dog organization called Enough Is Enough, in order to plan a possible documentary together.  And so it goes with Pamela, her schedule, her life, and her always in tow, VERY BF Aloeride®!

Author: Jacqueline Lovejoy – Copyright ©2008 Santé Franglais (UK) Ltd. — note that BF is the text messaging abbreviation for ‘BEST FRIEND’ –

I really want to share a pretty remarkable story about one of my good friends and her amazing results with ALOERIDE®….  It’s the story of how this tiny little capsule of pure Aloe Vera powder rose to meet and conquer a very demanding challenge by providing strength to the immune system, calming chronic stomach issues, healing a rash and creating beauty from within – all at the same time! 

Pamela Newman is one of the busiest, non-stop, full-throttle people I know.  A former model, film and television actress, and now a huge advocate of Aloeride®, her schedule is dizzying.  Even as I write this, she flew into Los Angeles this morning just to be interviewed for a documentary on a rock musician.  She returns home immediately as she has a photo assignment tomorrow.  And so it goes with her.

Here’s a little background on my friend and new Aloeride® devotee!  Pamela was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota (we former actresses never tell what year), and began her modeling and pageant career in Minneapolis.  When still quite young a chance encounter led to a brief whirlwind courtship and marriage to an internationally famous rock musician.  Quickly swept away she found herself planted in London as a home base, and for the next decade traveled the world on tour with her husband and his band, hitting as many modeling assignments as possible along the way.  Eventually returning to the States the jet-setting couple settled in Hollywood.  The marriage unfortunately did not survive the lifestyle, but Pamela did, quickly turning her sites to studying acting and landing commercials.  The commercials soon opened wide the doors to guest starring roles in television.  Playing the beautiful dumb blonde to perfect pitch; she became an extremely popular regular on every top television sit-com throughout the 80’s.  With guest-starring appearances on shows like CHIPS, The Jeffersons, Too Close For Comfort, Different Strokes, Trapper John, The Cavanaughs and Joan Rivers, she established herself as an actress in demand. (You can still see her just about every week in a myriad of re-runs.)  She eventually remarried yet another musician/songwriter who had played in bands such as Touch, Sheena Easton, The Osmond Brothers and Shaun Cassidy—to name a few.  The couple eventually fled the hectic Hollywood scene for the more tranquil upscale community of Carmel, California.  This, as most know, is the home of Clint Eastwood, Doris Day and an ever-popular destination for all the stars -especially those who love breathtaking views and one the very best golf courses in the world, Pebble Beach.

Pamela, taking all her expertise in modeling and acting set up a model management company in her new home town.  She also honed her hobby of taking photos for her husband’s album covers into a full-blown career as a professional portrait photographer; shooting all her client’s portfolios and headshots.  She also carried with her a love of working with young up-and-coming models; teaching them posing, runway, make-up, hair and all the beauty tricks of the trade.  Not unlike most of our friends, we all continue to have a passion for caring for our skin, hair, monitoring our weight and maintaining overall energy and good health. Pamela always teaches this to all her young clients too.  And so when I began raving about the results I was getting from Aloeride®, Pamela was first in line to raid several boxes from me.   She had only just begun taking those magic little capsules when she called to give me her exciting news… America’s Next Top Model (a top television show in the U.S.,) had just put out the word they were coming to Carmel to audition teenage girls for the show!  Of course all of Pamela’s young clients were overjoyed and couldn’t wait to try-out!  In addition the phones were ringing off the hook when an ad was placed that Pamela would be holding open calls for girls who wanted to learn the ropes prior to the upcoming t.v. auditions.  Well, poor Pamela didn’t have a clue what she was in for…   She never could have imagined the outpouring of response and the physical and emotional demands which would soon besiege her!  Already suffering from a chronic “nervous stomach,” exhaustion, and a recent severe rash on her face, she was in dire need of something that would truly be effective in healing, strengthening and stabilizing her through the upcoming deluge…

Stay tuned for Part II of how this remarkable little capsule Aloeride®, came to the rescue of poor Pamela and the harrowing auditions for America’s Next Top Model!

Author: Jacqueline Lovejoy – Copyright ©2008 Santé Franglais (UK) Ltd.

I decided to take a little break from my computer screen this week to peruse the absolute latest everything at my favorite store, Barney’s New York, Beverly Hills.  As most people know, Barney’s is the “in” place to find unique, cutting-edge clothes, jewelry, makeup, treatments, handbags and shoes, shoes, shoes.  It’s also where all the celeb’s love to shop, shop, shop.  And when you go, don’t forget to park underground rather than use their back-door valet.  This is not only more economical, but you will mercifully avoid having your rear-end or something even more embarrassing photographed by hovering paparazzi clicking away in the bushes behind the adjoining parking lot.  Once inside you will fall in love with this store.  And of course everywhere you turn, celebs are wandering about, peering out from behind oversized sunglasses.  I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve glanced up while trying on a pair of Christian Louboutins in their fabulous first floor shoe salon only to see an icon like Madonna sitting on the couch across from me, or catch the reflection of hunky Andy Garcia or Ben Affleck in the mirror while I apply the latest lipstick, or squeeze into the elevator with Paris Hilton (I dated her uncle), or watch wonderful Reese Witherspoon descend the stairs after lunch at Greengrass on the top floor.  All in all, a pretty fun way to spend an afternoon!

So while I was there this week checking out all the stars on hiatus from their television shows, and stocking up on my own favorite shower gels and mascara, I decided to speak intimately with my sales person who also happens to be one of the cosmetic department managers.   And since I knew I would be writing this article, I decided to pick her brain on all the latest trends and current celebrity buying habits.  Confidentially, of course.  And let’s face it, if anyone in L.A. would know who is buying what for their skin, it would be someone in cosmetics at Barney’s!

So my expert proceeded to set me straight on two very definitive trends…  She said, “Porcelain-china-doll-white skin is very “in”… and deep, dark-golden-tropical-tanned skin is very “in.”” Huh?! I’m confused, I said.  She kindly proceeded to enlighten me… “there are two extremes being sought right now with no middle ground.   It’s almost become a cultural movement and a type of cultural divide as to which side you are on.”  “The color you chose says who you are; what you’re about.  It’s a statement…”  Wow!  Can you imagine this?!  Nowhere but in Hollywood would a class war ignite over the fake color of skin!  My spy went on to say… “ the two identities are as far apart as can be, for the exception of one thing; both have the ultimate goal of avoiding the SUN at all costs.”  Well, in spite of a multitude of available treatments, chemical peels and plastic surgery, it appears the fear of permanent UV damage, and becoming a middle-aged prune, has finally hit beach loving Hollywood—and hit hard!   Convenient alternatives to looking sun-kissed or never-ever-exposed-baby-bum-white are what is being sought by celebs at any price!

Ok, so although this was really fascinating and oh such a fun inside scoop, and now I will be checking out every celeb to see if they are white or bronze…  I realize no matter what side of the color divide you’re on, one thing remains…  In order to look beautiful you must begin with smooth, radiant skin!  And although I don’t yet fully understand the nuances between the two color camps, there is simply no bronzing product, nor skin whitening treatment, that can ever fake a healthy skin.  As every expert dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or even cosmetic sales person (if they are honest) will tell you, healthy skin can only be achieved from the inside-out as skin cells grow.  Skin cells must be fed pure nutrients from their inception in order to create the ever-desirable effervescent healthy glow.  And there is only one supplement which delivers over 300 nutrients through your blood stream directly to newly forming skin cells, and that is ALOERIDE®.  The geniuses at Aloeride® in Britain have discovered a way in which to extract and condense the most powerful molecules from that ancient healing Barbadensis Miller Aloe Vera plant, place them into pure powder form, then seal them in tiny convenient capsules.  And anyone who has taken Aloeride® for only a few short weeks will tell you how their skin begins to glow and become more resilient and vibrant!  There’s simply no topical treatment nor expensive spray tan which can produce this.  Further, it has been clinically proven that Aloeride® taken prior to exposure to the real sun, greatly enhances the skin’s natural protection against UV!  Again, not with a topical application but from the actual structure within the skin cells.  So, I’ve concluded that no matter what clique, clan, group or club you choose to belong to, or how you wish to express your identity through the color of your skin, beginning with a truly healthy radiant glow underneath, is what will make you truly beautiful! And Aloeride® will help make that happen!

Author: Jacqueline Lovejoy – Copyright ©2008 Santé Franglais (UK) Ltd.

Because of my own personal success with ALOERIDE®, (all the great details in upcoming articles!) I have been avid in spreading the good news about this remarkable product within my own Hollywood community of friends, colleagues and acquaintances.  Of course this is inevitable when you discover a product which produces truly stunning results!  Believe me, a good thing will never be kept down, much less a secret in this town!

So, a few weeks ago I gave Aloeride® to a friend of mine to try, who happens also to be my facialist.  Her name is Brandi Levy and she is no ordinary esthetician with no ordinary clientele.  Her salon is very exclusive and it’s almost impossible to book an appointment even if you are one of her regulars.  In fact, she has an unlisted phone number and her address is also a secret.  You simply must know someone to get in to see her.  Don’t get me wrong, Brandi is no snob, and in fact is quite the opposite.  She simply maintains a low-profile for the privacy of her very high-profile clients.  And although her salon is located in the middle of Studio City, California, it’s a very tranquil refuge from the madness just outside.  You would never know while enjoying her deep pour extractions or dermafile exfoliation treatments, that you are smack in the middle of a huge city, just blocks from a major studio, off of one of the busiest streets in L.A!  
Brandi is always welcoming, greeting each and every client with a beautiful friendly smile and warm hug.  She’s a striking woman who’s graceful movements, extreme height, impossibly narrow hips and the longest legs ever, give away her secret past as a top international runway model. 

She is also the wife of one of L.A.’s top premiere chefs (a former protégé of Wolfgang Puck no less) so she does not work for financial reasons.  She does what she does because she loves it.  It is truly her passion.  She apprenticed for several years under a renowned Beverly Hills Dermatologist and studied natural and organic products for years prior to opening her own salon.  She knows her techniques, equipment, and most of all her products like no one I’ve ever met!

Because she is always open to finding the latest and finest things, Brandi was willing to try Aloeride®.  And within only three short weeks I received a call from her, exclaiming, “Where on earth did you find this product?!  It’s completely miraculous!”  Of course I couldn’t agree more, but a comment like this coming from her was pretty remarkable.  I asked how she was using Aloeride® and she told me she was taking two capsules a day and had almost immediately noticed a difference in her digestion and intestinal function.  She then went on to tell me that although it normally takes a month for skin cells to turn over, she was seeing a “huge difference in skin texture” and that the new skin growth all over her body “seems to be glowing!”  She also broke open three Aloeride® capsules for a facial mask and was so impressed with the results, she immediately decided to concoct several healing pastes and masks for her clients.

The first client to receive an Aloeride® facial, was a middle-aged former television star who had recently undergone a serious cosmetic chemical peel.  Brandi said, “the woman’s skin was basically raw, so I broke open several Aloeride® capsules and mixed it with apple cider vinegar to form a mask.”  The client called the very next day to say she was overwhelmed by how her skin appeared to be healing so rapidly.  Apparently, this was her third chemical peel and she had never experienced such results before.  Brandi said the woman immediately booked six more back to back appointments! 

Next, she told me about one of her young clients, the rather spoiled teenage daughter of a very famous rock star, (she won’t let me divulge the name,) who suffers from a severe case of acne.  Sadly, her parents have spent a fortune hauling her to every top dermatologist in Beverly Hills, only to receive little-to-no results and a defiant daughter now suffering from even more embarrassment and trauma.  Brandi chose to break open several Aloeride® capsules and mix the powder with a few drops of purified water to form a paste and applied it to the inflamed areas after extraction.  Within minutes the inflammation dissipated.  She said the girl was almost in tears of joy when she left because of how smooth her skin felt and how tight the pores were for the first time ever.   Brandi said, “it was like witnessing the girl’s self-esteem transform before my eyes.”  The client was then sent home with Aloeride® capsules and strict instructions to apply the powder/paste to her chin daily where the most severe break-out was occurring.  Within days Brandi received a stream of emails thanking her profusely and desperately wanting to know where she might buy “those magic capsules” for herself and all of her friends?!  The girl went on to state they didn’t care how much it cost, they just “had to have them!” 

With all of Brandi’s years of expertise and knowledge, and her admitted familiarity with the healing properties of the high grade Barbadensis Miller Aloe Vera plant, she continues to profess a true astonishment with the caliber of this remarkable powder from England called Aloeride®.  It has now become a basic component in all her masks and she has ordered not only the capsules, but a case of Aloeride® powder in bulk as well!

So after only a few short weeks, Aloeride® is revolutionizing a business right smack dab in the middle of Hollywood!  And what’s even more profound, it appears this product may eventually have a place in revolutionizing treatments for an entire industry! Stay tuned for more upcoming articles on how Aloeride® is transforming Beauty in Hollywood!

Author: Jacqueline Lovejoy – Copyright ©2008 Santé Franglais (UK) Ltd.

Heart disease kills one person every 34 seconds in the United States. Heart disease generally occurs as we age; however, there are preventative measures you can take to reduce your chances of suffering from this devastating disease. These measures include living a healthy lifestyle with proper exercise, healthy eating habits and stress management. There is one more preventative measure that is not as well known, but has been proven effective in medical studies: aloe vera.

Aloe vera not only offers a preventative approach to heart disease but also provides benefits for those who have already been diagnosed. Aloe is known for its anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce swelling throughout the body, including in the arteries that feed the heart. One study published in the journal Angiology showed a reversal of heart disease symptoms in 93% of patients suffering from the disease with the use of aloe vera. These same patients were checked again five years post-study and the results were startling. According to the statistics surrounding heart disease, 30% of those studied should have had a heart attack and half of those should have died from the disease in this time. Amazingly, none of the patients suffered a heart attack and all were still alive five years later. This study also showed that 100 grams of aloe vera daily can markedly improve the health of patients who were already suffering from heart disease.

Another study published in a British medical journal showed the same kind of result in rats but also noted added benefits for multiple age-related diseases. It’s not often we get the chance to reverse or improve serious health conditions using a substance as natural as aloe.

Many people know the health benefits of aloe vera but worry about the potentially overwhelming laxative effect of the plant or aloe supplements. That is why I am excited to introduce Aloeride®, a naturally safe aloe vera supplement with no laxative effect. Aloeride® is manufactured in a pharmaceutical setting, leading to the purest, safest, most effective aloe supplement on the market. This remarkable product been tested against all the leading brands.  All of the tests have demonstrated the top quality aloe vera provided by Aloeride®. 

In addition its heart disease prevention and healing properties, aloe vera also provides benefits for your skin, kidneys, bladder and hair. This ultra-nutritious supplement is a must for everyone looking to maximize their health and well-being.

References:

Agarwal OP. Prevention of atheromatous heart disease. Angiology. 1985 Aug; 36(8):485-92.

Habeeb F, Stables G, Bradbury F, Nong S, Cameron P, Plevin R, Ferro VA. The inner gel component of Aloe vera suppresses bacterial-induced pro-inflammatory cytokines from human immune cells. Methods. 2007 Aug; 42(4):388-93.

Reuter J, Jocher A, Stump J, Grossjohann B, Franke G, Schempp CM. Investigation of the anti-inflammatory potential of Aloe vera gel (97.5%) in the ultraviolet erythema test. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2008; 21(2):106-10.

Sakai T, Repko BM, Griffith BP, Waters JH, Kameneva MV. I.V. infusion of a drag-reducing polymer extracted from aloe vera prolonged survival time in a rat model of acute myocardial ischaemia. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2007; 98 (1): 23–8.

Author: Dr. Karen Vieira PhD – Copyright ©2008 Santé Franglais (UK) Ltd.

In Hollywood looking good is a very serious business.  The minute you step out your front door (and sometimes even when you are still inside it), you are on the worldwide stage. And if you happen to be a celebrity, well the stakes are ridiculously high and it’s simply a requirement to look as close to perfect at all times. If an unflattering picture hits the front cover of a tabloid it quickly becomes that celebrity’s agent or publicists worst nightmare. 

Because it is an unfortunate well-known industry fact, that if a careless celebrity appears in public looking haggard, makeup-less, hung-over, puffy-eyed or fat, well, you can possibly kiss millions goodbye on your very next project or commercial endorsement! Why you may ask?  Because the studios and production companies are always looking for an edge in negotiations when attempting to lower the fee of a celeb.  And they will use those unflattering front cover photos to point out the liability of an actor or actress; suggesting the person is not fit nor healthy enough to fulfill his obligations in the role.  Brutal tactics?–Yes!  Fair?–No!  But just another day in Hollywood.

Ok, so with the stakes this high, possibly millions riding on how you look when you run to the supermarket for a carton of milk, you can imagine the unbelievable pressure and stress.  What’s worse is, the paparazzi lurk in bushes, behind cars, on rooftops and even in the parking lot across from the back door of Barney’s in Beverly Hills waiting for celebs to unsuspectingly exit the back door without makeup or sunglasses.  And everyone in the business knows the paparazzi live and breath for those god-awful unflattering shots because it is source of their livelihood.

Fortunately most people living in Hollywood, especially celebrities, are very familiar with paparazzi tactics and have become very astute in their use of baseball caps, hats and sunglasses.  Those valuable little items go a long way in covering up incoming dark roots, unwaxed brows, a random pimple and circles under the eyes.   But even with all the tricks of the trade in place, the truth is, everyone in Hollywood just wants to look good–NATURALLY.  They want to have the confidence that if they are caught off guard without hat and sunglasses their skin and hair will glisten. That the paparazzi’s lens or even a fan’s snapshot will capture healthy, glowing skin even if it is makeup-less.  And in fact, if candid photos revealing a makeup-less but healthy, vibrant looking celeb do show up on a website or tabloid, it can only enhance their image and boost their career!

So with this much riding at every turn, the chase is on in Hollywood to find products, supplements or treatments which produce naturally beautiful skin and hair.  Topical treatments are valuable and do help, and one of the most popular topical elements which has proven for centuries to bring health to skin and hair is that miraculous little plant, Aloe Vera.  And as any biologist will tell you, by far the highest grade and most effective of all aloe vera plants is called Barbadensis Miller.  And the most pristine and perfect derivative of that Barbadensis Miller plant is now available in powder form and is called ALOERIDE®.   Aloeride® is a tiny little capsule of pure essence, containing over 300 powerful nutrients straight from the aloe vera plant with only elements that can cause diarrhea being removed.  Aloeride® is the only aloe vera product in the world which has achieved pharmaceutical standards.  A pretty remarkable feat in itself!  However, everyone knows health does not come from just using external applications, it comes from the inside out.  Skin grows from the inside out.   Aloeride® enhances internal health by supporting digestion and feeding nutrients to the skin cells as they form and grow outward.  This proves to give skin a healthy, natural glow at all times.  Something any celebrity or anyone else for that matter, dearly cherishes.  Independent testing has repeatedly proven there is simply no other aloe vera product on the market today which can produce the same results. Aloeride® is proving to be a tremendous asset in Hollywood.   In fact, you might even say it is raising the salaries of those who use it!  That is why everyone in Hollywood is chasing, and attaining more beautiful, vibrant skin health, with the help of a very powerful little green box!

Author: Jacqueline Lovejoy – Copyright ©2008 Santé Franglais (UK) Ltd.

Beauty comes from within…  Cliché?  Yes.  True?  Absolutely!

There are many over-forty former top models and actresses still working and living in L.A.  It’s unfortunate that most don’t command the salaries they once did, nor do they work as often, but they are here and they are still beautiful!  And many have maintained their beauty naturally, avoiding the knife – at least so far.  But every single one of these women whether they have undergone plastic surgery or not, are absolute experts in caring for their skin and health.  In fact, it is a prerequisite to being in the profession. And the one thing every model or actress knows by the time they knock on the door of 40-ish, it’s all about maintenance! Acting and modeling appear effortless to the general public, but it is far from it.  In fact, to achieve the status these professionals have in their lifetime requires power of will and intense discipline. And they are pros at making beauty appear effortless. 

But as any insider will tell you, these women work harder and are more knowledgeable than anyone about what it actually takes to achieve and maintain health and beauty.  They know in order to keep their looks intact they must create a daily lifestyle of exercise, pampering, eliminating stress, take lots of rest and eat right.   Because too, as every model or actress knows, once you reach that certain age, every single thing you put in your mouth immediately shows up on your face!! 

The sins do not hide anymore, and are a constant reminder of our fragility and need to nurture and care for our bodies from the inside out.  And not only does what you eat show up on your face, but the high stress and professional demands quickly deplete inner resources which translates to bad skin, dry hair, weight gain and even worse problems such as mal-absorption, ulcers, IBS, and eating disorders.  All of which are some of the most common maladies actresses and models suffer from. What’s frustrating too, is those stress related afflictions are the very things which block the body from absorbing the vitamins and minerals it desperately needs to preserve health and beauty.  Regrettably, this vicious cycle only accelerates at an astonishing rate the older we get. 

So is it hopeless?! No!  Do you honestly think that the models and actresses who have clawed and competed all the way to the top of the Hollywood heap would ever give up in their pursuit of finding the finest health and beauty products?  Well they have found a remarkable one, and its called ALOERIDE®.

Developed by renowned clinician Han van de Braak and made exclusively in England, Aloeride® is the purest powder derivative of the aloe vera plant available in the world.  Aloeride® is also considered a food supplement and is the only product of it’s kind to achieve pharmaceutical standards.  From the moment of ingestion, this tiny hypoallergenic capsule delivers over 300 healing molecules to the lining and villi of the digestive track.  This infusion of nutrients, which the body has previously been denied due to stress and disease, brings immediate support to the immune system and overall health to every cell in the body.   Aloeride® has been clinically proven to support healing of IBS, ulcers and is extraordinarily effective in creating healthy skin cells as they develop and grow.  Many women claim their hair and nails have been greatly improved in a remarkably short time.  These of course, are only some of the tremendous beauty benefits of Aloeride®.  

Aloeride® has quickly become the holy grail for many models and actresses in the entertainment industry, especially those over 40 who want to look and feel beautiful and absolutely demand results.   So, the most discriminating women in the world have embraced the benefits of this remarkable product and Aloeride®’s philosophy of beauty and health from the inside out. Shouldn’t you?!

Author: Jacqueline Lovejoy – Copyright ©2008 Santé Franglais (UK) Ltd.

Skin care is a multi-billion dollar industry. Most of us will try anything to get the skin we used to have, or always wanted. There are so many products to choose from that it becomes an arduous process of trial and error.  This can become quite costly. With the variety of products offered on the market today, it is difficult for a consumer to decide whether to take the natural route or the pharmaceutical route. Most of us are familiar with the many products, from cleansers to lotions, touting aloe vera as an ingredient.  But, did you know that aloe vera can benefit your skin in more ways than one?

Aloe vera, as a skin treatment, has been around for centuries. It has been used to treat burns, cuts, and scrapes due to its anti-bacterial and healing properties. Aloe vera is a popular ingredient in sunburn products and lotions, due to its healing abilities and cooling effect on the skin. Studies are now showing that ingesting aloe vera can strengthen skin and aid in healing from the inside out. A study performed in India using rats showed that aloe vera when eaten increased the collagen content and stability in a wound, therefore helping in wound healing.

Ingesting aloe vera can help your skin increase collagen production. This is beneficial for everyone, but especially for people suffering from acne, acne scarring, burns or cuts. And don’t forget about the benefits of collagen on preventing wrinkles and other signs of aging on the skin. Studies are now showing the benefits of aloe on all areas of skin treatment ranging from skin cancer to dry skin and sunburn.

To achieve maximum results, it is recommended to take aloe vera both orally and topically. This increases your chances of scar reduction and improves the look and feel of your skin. In addition, oral aloe vera improves your heart, health, circulatory system, cholesterol levels, and has also been proven to aid in the prevention of age-related diseases.

Aloe vera is easy to find but most products contain the undesirable, laxative side effect.  For some people the laxative component is one of the reasons they take aloe vera, but for the rest of us there is a solution -Aloeride®.  It is manufactured without the portion of the aloe vera plant that causes the laxative effect, while still preserving the rest of the plant.  Therefore, you can experience the benefits of aloe vera, without experiencing the laxative effect.  Aloeride® is compatible with all of your favorite skin products.  There are no side effects or ingredient interactions to worry about.

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Chithra P, Sajithlal GB, Chandrakasan G. Influence of Aloe vera on collagen characteristics in healing dermal wounds in rats. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry 1998 Apr; 181(1-2):71-6.

 
Dal’Belo SE, Gaspar LR, Maia Campos PM. Moisturizing effect of cosmetic formulations containing Aloe vera extract in different concentrations assessed by skin bioengineering techniques. Skin Research & Technology. 2006 Nov; 12(4):241-6.

Reuter J, Jocher A, Stump J, Grossjohann B, Franke G, Schempp CM. Investigation of the anti-inflammatory potential of Aloe vera gel (97.5%) in the ultraviolet erythema test. Skin Pharmacology & Physiology. 2008; 21(2):106-10.

Author: Dr. Karen Vieira PhD – Copyright ©2008 Santé Franglais (UK) Ltd.