Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Healing Powers of Aloe Vera

The Aloe vera plant has been used for thousands of years to heal a variety of conditions, most notably burns, wounds, skin irritations, and constipation. Aloe was one of the most frequently prescribed medicines throughout most of the 18th and 19th centuries and it remains one of the most commonly used herbs in the United States today.

Aloe is 99 percent water. The aloe gel also contains substances known as glycoproteins and polysaccharides. Glycoproteins speed the healing process by stopping pain and inflammation while polysaccharides stimulate skin growth and repair. These substances also stimulate the immune system.

Aloe Vera contains over 200 active components including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, polysaccharide, and fatty acids. This explains why there are so many uses and remedies for the Aloe Vera plant.

Healing Powers and How Aloe Helps The Body
  • Halts the growth of cancer tumors.
  • Lowers high cholesterol.
  • Repairs “sludge blood” and reverses “sticky blood”.
  • Boosts the oxygenation of your blood.
  • Eases inflammation and soothes arthritis pain.
  • Protects the body from oxidative stress.
  • Prevents kidney stones and protects the body from oxalates in coffee and tea.
  • Alkalizes the body, helping to balance overly acidic dietary habits.
  • Cures ulcers, IBS, Crohn’s disease and other digestive disorders.
  • Reduces high blood pressure natural, by treating the cause, not just the symptoms.
  • Nourishes the body with minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glyconutrients.
  • Accelerates healing from physical burns and radiation burns.
  • Replaces dozens of first aid products, makes bandages and antibacterial sprays obsolete.
  • Halts colon cancer, heals the intestines and lubricates the digestive tract.
  • Ends constipation.
  • Stabilizes blood sugar and reduces triglycerides in diabetics.
  • Prevents and treats candida infections.
  • Protects the kidneys from disease.
  • Functions as nature’s own “sports drink” for electrolyte balance, making common sports drinks obsolete.
  • Boosts cardiovascular performance and physical endurance.
  • Speeds recovery from injury or physical exertion.
  • Hydrates the skin, accelerates skin repair.
  • Lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes
  • Mitigates the effects of alcohol-induced liver damage.

Aloe Vera’s active ingredients are sulphur, lupeol, salicylic acid, cinnamic acid, urea nitrogen and phenol which are substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms and act as a team to provide antimicrobial activity thus eliminating many internal and external infections. Aloe is also active against bacteria and assist in treating fungal and viral infections.

For burns, aloe contains active compounds that reduce pain and inflammation and stimulate skin growth and repair.

Preliminary evidence suggests that aloe gel improves symptoms of genital herpes and certain skin conditions such as psoriasis.

Studies also show that aloe gel inhibits the activity of several types of bacteria that may lead to cavities and gum disease.


Health Benefits of Aloe Vera
  1. Immune Booster - Drinking aloe vera juice regularly gives the body a regular supply of antioxidants, which can boost and enhance the immune system.
  2. Enhances Skin Health - soothes the skin, hydrates it, nourishes it and accelerates the regeneration of new skin tissue.
  3. Regulates Weight and Energy Level - Drinking aloe vera juice aids in natural cleansing of the digestive system.
  4. Cures Gum Disease - Aloe vera is extremely helpful for your mouth and gums due to its natural antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.
  5. Diabetes - People who have been diagnosed with diabetes have a hard time keeping their blood sugar levels under control, but fortunately aloe vera is highly efficient for controlling the glucose level at the same time. The secret lies in the high content of mannans and lectins, two natural compounds found in the aloe vera juice.
  6. Ends Constipation - Aloe vera juice has natural fiber that aids digestion and improves bowel movements.
  7. Halts Inflammation - Aloe vera can be used externally to ease inflammation of joints and reduce arthritis pain. You can also drink aloe vera juice to reduce inflammation throughout the body.
  8. Treats Acne - The anti-inflammatory properties present in aloe vera help get rid of acne and pimples when the gel is applied on the affected skin twice daily.
  9. Stabilizes Blood Sugar Level - Aloe vera juice can lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes by stabilizing blood sugar level and reducing triglycerides.
  10. Skin Conditions - aloe gel improves symptoms of genital herpes and certain skin conditions such as psoriasis.
  11. Lowers High Cholesterol - When taken internally, the gel improves the quality of the blood and also lowers high cholesterol.
  12. Rich In Vital Nutrients - There are two types of nutrients that are absolutely essential for the health of your body: the fatty acids and the amino acids. Luckily, aloe vera is rich in both these nutrients that will reduce the symptoms of allergies and keep you healthy and energetic over the years.
  13. Boosts Body's Natural Defense Mechanism - Why rely on synthetic supplements and pills to stimulate your body’s system when you can have the same effects with this natural miracle plant, without any experiencing any side effects whatsoever?
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