Why
does aloe vera work, what are the aloe vera health benefits, and
what for what conditions does it offer proven benefits?....
It
works by providing a rich cocktail of nutritional elements which
act together, enhancing each other's effect (synergism).
Aloe
Vera has powerful antioxidant and nutritional properties which act
primarily to protect epithelial tissues and promote healing when
they are damaged, the anti-oxidants fighting damaging free radicals.
Add to this the powerful anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties,
and it is not difficult to see a very wide range of aloe vera health
benefits spanning numerous conditions and ailments, and even helping
stave off the creeping effects of ageing....
However
the aloe vera health benefits appear to extend beyond its healing
powers.....many well people taking it report a feeling of general
well-being, decreased anxiety, and calmness.
Aloe
vera should be regarded more as a powerful aid to the bodys' own
natural defense, immune, and healing systems, rather than a medicine
to cure conditions.
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Internal
Aloe
Vera
Health Benefits:
It
is believed that aloe veras anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal,
and immune enhancing properties help the body to resist infections
and help fight them off quickly should they occur.
Aloe gel also provides a balanced mixture of vitamins, minerals,
enzymes, polysaccharides, and essential amino acids which act to
maintain good health and boost the immune system, and to promote
a feeling of health and sense of well-being.
Restoring
balance to the digestive system, coating the lining of the stomach
and intestines, and, consequently, being of great benefit in the
treatment and prevention of stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome,
acid colitis, candida is another in the long list of aloe vera health
benefits....
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Topical
(external) Aloe
Vera Health
Benefits:
The
anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and
immune boosting properties of aloe vera make it very effective in
external preparations for a large number of conditions, and as protection
from the ravages of the environment and the effects of ageing....
Applied
to wounds, aloe gel promotes and quickens the healing process, and
acts as a mild anesthetic, reducing swelling and pain...
These aloe vera health benefits are also seen with, burns (including
sunburn), frostbite, and a number of skin conditions such as acne,
psoriasis, and eczema... A
combination of both aloe drinks and external aloe vera preparations
is reported to help prevent arthritis and significantly ease swelling
of arthritic joints.... In
short the aloe vera health benefits are unquestionable, and its'
use to promote health, protect against the environment, fight the
effects of ageing, and help the body fight a variety of ailments
is clearly justified... Other
more extreme claims of aloe vera health benefits have also been
made, such as treatments for aids or cancer....
ALOE
VERA AS A CANCER TREATMENT?...
Claims
of aloe vera cancer treatments abound, but what are the facts?
There
are certainly many aloe vera health benefits due to its natural
anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial action, combined with its
nutritional constituents which promote cell growth, and therefore
healing. It also promotes a greater sense of well-being, probably
due to its beneficial effects on the bodys immune system.
However,
this is not to say that it is some magical panacea for all ills...it
works in only two areas; epithelial tissue (skin, stomach lining,
bronchial tubes, intestinal lining, genital tract), and in boosting
the immune system.
So,
are claims of cancer treatment or even a cure as one of the aloe
vera health benefits justified?
We
think not!
The
aloe vera health benefits certainly have a role to play as a complimentary
medicine in the prevention and management of various conditions
(possibly, including some cancers), but claims of cancer treatment
are dangerous, and based on little scientific evidence!
Aloe
vera health benefits from regular use of aloe products are undoubtedly
true; boosting the immune system, helping to prevent illness,
and it is highly beneficial as a treatment for skin complaints,
bowel disorders, arthritis, asthma, M.E....
...but lets not get carried away.
Aloe
vera health benefits should be viewed as complimentary and preventative,
and when diagnosis is in doubt, or where a condition does not
improve, the advice of a doctor should be sought!
Self
diagnosis can be extremely dangerous, and plays into the hands
of those quacks who claim such things as cancer cures!