ALOE VERA FOR HUMAN BEING

Aloe Vera for health and healing is popularly known since long. We have used aloe Vera as medicine in Ayurveda. The aloe plant is related to the onion/garlic plant and also the lily plant. Its appearance is very similar to cactus. Aloe Vera contains nineteen amino acids, twenty minerals e.g. calcium and magnesium, enzymes, polysaccharides, nitrogen and twelve vitamins. These compounds account for its popularity as a source of nutrition, a healing agent, and valuable cosmetic enhancing agent as aloe aids in the elimination of dead skin cells.

Aloe is most popularly known for it's external application for skin disorders, wounds, and sunburn. There are several species of Aloe Vera but all are not fit for human use. However, many of us are discovering the tremendous health benefits of aloe for internal use taken in juice form. Aloe Vera helps heal internal tissue damage as effectively as it helps heal external tissue damage and promotes new cell growth. Aloe Vera has been used as an anti inflammatory in treating various stomach disorders. Those of us suffering from indigestion or irritable bowel syndrome have received relief from aloe Vera juice. Used for it's laxative action, aloe Vera helps eliminate toxins e.g. heavy metals. Aloe Vera also reduces stomach acid which is the cause of heartburn i.e. acid reflux. A healthy digestion system is essential for maintaining optimal health and preventing illness and disease caused by toxins that are reabsorbed into our bodies if they are not eliminated.

Because of aloe Vera’s beneficial effects on our digestive system, it has become an efficient and effective aid for weight loss. Aloe Vera helps to reduce and stabilize our body mass index as it promotes the metabolism of fat content. As aloe Vera juice helps to assimilate protein in to our bodies and provides a high content of collagen protein, it helps promote the availability of more energy for our daily physical activity. Many of us use aloe Vera juice before, during and after our exercise sessions as it promotes muscle development which is vital for the burning of fat and weight management. Aloe Vera juice also reduces the amount of time food stays in our intestinal system through its elimination promoting properties. This greatly promotes cleansing of toxins and waste which is essential when we are participating in a weight loss program.

Along with strengthening our immune system with vitamins and minerals, aloe Vera juice balances blood sugar levels and aids in the reduction of cholesterol and blood fat lipid levels. Also Vera actually helps our bodies absorb the vitamins and minerals we are receiving from other sources giving greater nutrition to our cells. Aloe Vera as an enzyme aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and protein. Aloe Vera juice improves our blood circulation by stimulating our capillaries to dilate and helps regulate our blood pressure as well as fighting infection in our blood and body with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties detoxifying our blood. This action in our blood helps our immune system protect us from onset of disease and so gives us a feeling of well being and energetic living.

As an anti inflammatory, aloe Vera promotes the healing of our bones and joints. We have used aloe Vera externally in gels to soothe sore muscles and joints due to stress, over use, arthritis, etc. Used internally, aloe Vera juice promotes the relief of pain and the increase of recovery from the inside.

Drinking aloe Vera by itself can be a daunting task because of the taste. However we have available to us various aloe Vera juices flavored with natural fruit juice flavors to enable the drinking of aloe Vera juice to be a very pleasant as well as a beneficial health experience.

Here are following reasons why aloe Vera is beneficial to the female species:

1. Digestion: 

Aloe Vera improves digestion and absorption of nutrients. It helps in elimination of toxins without causing diarrhea. It also reduces yeast content subsequently enhancing growth of good bacteria in the digestive tract. Packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes and more -aloe is hailed as one of nature's super food to fight against debilitating modern gastro-intestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome which

affects mostly women.

2. Constipation remedy: 

Generally speaking, females are prone to constipation. Yes, a woman is constipated easily just because she is a woman. For instance, women are often constipated before menstruation. This is due to higher level of female hormones estrogen and progesterone. Also fluids that flow to the colon to soften the stools are retained in other parts of the body. The aforementioned hormonealso increase during pregnancy. It is important especially for pregnant women to know that the yellow bitter sap is the power laxative and should be avoided. The transparent gel should be used for a gentler constipation relief. Due to lack of medical research, pregnant women and young children are generally advised against using aloe. However, there are many quality stabilized aloe gel products that claim to ward off constipation during pregnancy plus supplying folic acid to prevent birth defect.

3. Natural skin care ingredient: 

The aloe gel can be used as a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and mask; treat acne, wrinkles, rashes and a range of skin problems. If a woman could put up with the unflattering smell of the plant, she got to take care of almost all the needs of her skin and she doesn't have to buy too many bottles of skin care products.

4. Teeth and gum care: 

Dentists who use aloe gel in their practice find that it disinfects, reduces pain and inflammation after surgery. In fact, it is better than some anti-inflammatory drugs as it does not become toxic to cell tissues after a period of time unlike drugs. Open wounds in the mouth that usually take three days to heal, got healed in one day when aloe is used. Fresh aloe gel as toothpaste may taste bitter, however it does cleanse the teeth, fight plaque formation and reportedly stop gum diseases.

5. Heal cuts and infections:

 Aloe gel penetrates beneath the skin, replacing fluids without stopping oxygen from reaching the injured location. This way, the cut heals faster and chances of scarring reduced. This wonderful healing property of aloe is widely acknowledged as it is used as a base for wound dressing even for cancer patients in the hospitals. A woman should stand by aloe in case of injury to her face or, her children.

In conclusion:

 Aloe Vera provides nutrients fundamental for the health of all human beings man and woman alike. Aloe Vera gives a woman glowing skin and radiant smile. It is also a handy home remedy for her family. So blessed are those whose circumstances allow them to grow Aloe and take full advantage of wonderful medicine mother nature has given us.