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16 www.DesertMessenger.com March 18, 2020 Coronavirus protection Do you know about Aloe Vera gel? Are you plagued by severe acne or dry skin? Are you searching for natural relief? Then the aloe vera plant may just become your new best friend! It tends to grow in dry climates such as those found in Africa, India and in the U.S. deserts. Various studies have been conduct- ed to examine the benefi ts of the aloe plant and it was found that the aloe gel does in fact have several proper- ties that are effective in treating a variety of skin conditions, cosmetic ailments, hair & scalp problems and much more. Aloe contains benefi cial compounds such as polysaccharides, mannans, anthraquinones and lectins. The se- cret of the aloe plant is in the trans- parent, juicy substance contained in it's long, thick skinned leaves-- the aloe vera gel. This gel has antimicrobal properties that kill bacteria and a n t i - i n f l a m m a t o r y properties that reduce skin infl ammation. It allows the skin to heal quickly and naturally with minimal scarring. As we age, ev- eryone begins to worry about the ap- pearance of lines and the loss of elas- ticity in our skin. The vitamin C and E present in aloe gel can improve our skin's natural fi rmness and keep our skin hydrated. It's an awesome burn & sunburn healer as well. Taken internally, aloe gel can: *Lowers cholesterol *Repairs "sludge blood" and revers- es "sticky blood" *Boosts the oxygenation of your blood *Reduces over-all infl ammation and can soothe arthritis pain *Protects the body from oxidative stress *Prevents kidney stones and pro- tects the body from oxalates in cof- fee & tea *Alkalizes the body, helping to bal- ance overly acidic dietary habits *Helps with ulcers, IBS, Crohn's and other digestive disorders *Reduces high blood pressure natu- rally, by treating the cause, not just the symptoms *Nourishes the body with minerals, vitamins, enzymes & glyconutrients *Accelerates healing from burns *Replaces dozens of fi rst aid products *Stabilizes blood sugar and reduces triglycerides in diabetics *Protects the kidneys from disease *Helps to cure acid refl ux *Boosts cardiovascular perfor- mance and physical endurance *Speeds recovery from injury or physical exertion *Hydrates the skin, accelerates skin repair *Can enhance the effectiveness of anti-cancer herbs Truly, there is nothing that com- pares to the medicinal potential of aloe gel. Most people only know about the topical ap- plications of aloe vera. Aloe vera is a succulent and it's only the inner gel that we're focused on, because this inner gel has all the medicinal properties. ALL succulents have self-repairing abilities! Their internal gel repairs any cut or tear by automatically shrinking the wound and creating a new water-tight seal. Fresh aloe vera gel has virtually no taste. Other forms of aloe will have a slightly bitter taste. Use fresh, raw aloe vera right out of your yard if possible. Nothing is superior to the living, raw plant. Aloe gel is anti- bacterial, antiviral & anti-fungal. Be wary of the kind in big containers at the big box stores, they have many additives. Read your ingredients!!! Disclaimer: This is not meant to treat, cure, heal or diagnose any type of illness or disease as it is for informational purposes only. For more information, contact Herbmama at 580-490-1770 or go to www.herbs-4-health.com. Be sure to 'like' us on FB! Assessor's important notice it's long, thick skinned leaves-- the aloe vera gel. This gel has antimicrobal properties a n t i - i n f l a m m a t o r y pares to the medicinal potential of aloe gel. Most people only know about the topical ap- plications of aloe vera. By Jackie Deal REAL handwashing is the best defense against Covid 19 but I'll bet over half of you don't wash proper- ly. Do you turn off the faucets with your newly washed hands? You've recontaminated yourself! Might as well not have washed. So now, if you have a few doubts, read the rest of this. First, don't just pittty, patty wash the tops and bottoms of your hands. Get in between your fi ngers and around your thumbs. And scrub. Scrub! It's the friction that loos- ens the germs and lets the soap and water wash them off. Germs DO live between your fi ngers; it's nice, warm, moist and dark. Ideal. Also it's been shown on hand wash- ing tests with cultures that the area around the thumbs is most often missed. Next, anything you touch can re- infect your hands. Turn off the fau- cets with a paper towel. If you have to manually trigger the paper towels then cover your hands with a paper towel there too. Think how many dirty hands touched that paper towel dispenser. (Dispense a paper towel before you start washing.) The door knob. Did you just grab it with your newly washed hands? Reinfected!! Door knobs are prob- ably some of the most contaminated objects on earth. Cover your hands: paper towel or your shirt tail. Now coughing: Do you dain- tily (gentlemanly) cough into your hands---and then everything you touch is going to be contaminated with fresh germs! Shame on you! Cough into the crook of your elbow. Nobody uses that area to open or touch other things. Most viruses can live for hours, days even, on a hard surface. It's not known for sure if Corona viruses can. And yes, if you don't have soap and water, hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol are good. Carry a small one with you. Also, they're saying masks don't do any good against corona vi- ruses so don't waste your money. Why panic? At this point the CDC is saying that the death rate from Covid 19 is lower than MERS and SARS rates. Yes, it's going to spread worldwide but fear and panic won't help. You're more likely to die in an automobile accident than from Covid 19. Whatever your fear level, wash your hands properly! On March 5th, 2020 it was discovered that there was a problem with the 2021 Notices of Values that were sent out on February 21st of this year. This error was due to a residential modifi er that was removed. This removal affected the valuations in seven (7) La Paz county neighborhoods for 2021, creating incor- rect valuations on some notices. Once I discovered this error, I immediately reached out the Staff at the Department of Revenue and to the La Paz County Assessor's Consultant. After much discussion regarding our fi ndings, recom- mendations were made to send out new Amended Notices of Value for the tax year 2021 for the entire county. The Assessor's offi ce is currently conducting an internal investigation as to the cause and effect of this issue. In the weeks ahead, staff and I will be working diligently to rectify this matter. As per ARS 42-15101E we have 60 days from February 21, 2020 to rectify and mail out new notices. We will be mailing out the Amended Notices by April 21, 2020. Our apologies for any inconvenience that this might have caused. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 928-669-6155. Anna Camacho La Paz County Assessor

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