 | The benefits of Aloe Vera are undeniable. The list below lists the most common medical conditions, and afflictions (on the left) and how Aloe Vera works to help alleviate these medical conditions, and afflictions (on the right). |
DISEASES, FUNGAL INFECTIONS, INFLAMMATIONS
Bacterial Infections such as staph, strep, conjunctivitis, yeast infection.
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| Herpex Simplex – These are viral infections caused by the Herpex Simplex virus. This could be in the form of oral herpes or cold sores on the mouth or genital herpes. | Aloe juices contain carrisyn has antiviral properties that were seen to have inhibited viruses causing herpes, measles, and the HIV virus. |
| Inflammations caused by arthritis, allergies, surgery, infections, burns, ulcerations, insect bites | Aloe vera has salisylates which combats pain and inflammation. Aloe also has magnesium lactate which prevents histamine reactions which often cause itching and skin irritation. Another Aloe enzyme inhibits bradykinin which causes pain when tissues are inflamed. |
| Arthritis- a group of diseases that damages the joints. There are about 100 different kinds of arthritis, but the most common form is called osteoarthritis which involves the degeneration of the joints as someone ages, has an infection, or suffered trauma in the joints. For gouty arthritis, uric crystals form in the joints which cause the inflammation. | Aloe vera gel when taken internally will be able to help in reducing inflammation of the joints in arthritis. Drink aloe vera juice for two weeks will lead to an improvement in the joints suffering from inflammation. Pain can also be eased if aloe vera is applied to the joints topically. |
CANCERS, HIV, IMMUNE SYSTEM
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| Cancer Tumors- No one knows how exactly tumors form in the body. However, there are some studies that say that sodium nitrate, which is found in processed food such as hotdogs, causes leukemia and brain tumors. | Aloe vera contains polysaccharides that boosts the immune system and fights cancer tumors. The 1995 Issue of International Immunopharmacology shows that Aloe Vera has potent macrophage activators and produces nitric oxide which works against tumors. |
| Colon Polyps and Early Stage Colon Cancer | Aloe vera gel smoothens the inner walls of the intestinal tract and heals growths that might lead to cancer. Coupled with diets of fruits and vegetables. |
| Cancer cells | Studies have shown that when animals undergoing radiation therapy are given acemannan, they heal faster and survive longer. Another study has shown that acemannan enhances the immune system. Alexin-B which is a molecule species derived from aloe has anti-cancer activity against lymphocytic leukemia. Aloctin-A, bolsters the immune system. The immune system works in that white blood cells ingest bacteria and other harmful agents and forms antibodies. Aloe vera acts in both processes of the immune system. Lectins and amino acids promoted the formation of antibodies (Ivan E. Danhoff, Ph.D. M.D. North Texas Medical Associates, North Prairie, Texas) |
| HIV infection and AIDS- Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which slowly causes the deterioration of the immune system. This makes the person who has AIDS very susceptible to infections and tumors. | Aloe vera has carrisyn which has antiviral properties. Dr. Sheldon Saul Hendler says that more studies should be made monitoring AIDS patients who drink carrisyn-rich aloe vera drinks. (Hendler, Sheldon Saul, M.D., PhD The Doctor's Vitamin And Mineral Encyclopedia. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1990, pp.277-278) from ) Acemmanan has a synergistic effect with AIDS drug AZT by preventing the HIV virus from replicating and spreading to other cells. This was discovered by Ian Tizard, Texas A&M University at College Station. Acemmanan is also known to stimulate T-cells which are cells that boost the immune system. The HIV virus destroys the T-cells, leading to a weakened immune system in AIDS victims. Today, Acemmanan is being sold under the name of Carrisyn and is being used in Europe for AIDS treatment. The FDA has approved this for testing in AIDS patients in the United States. |
| Radiation therapy – used as a treatment to cancer wherein an ionizing radiation is used to control malignant cells. Side effect may include fatigue and skin irritation which looks like a mild to moderate sun burn. | Aloe vera promotes healing for the side effects caused by radiation. |
DIGESTION, DIABETES, AGING DISEASES
| The Problem You're Having: | How Aloe Vera Can Help You: |
| Diabetes- People who have diabetes does not produce insulin or does not respond normally to insulin. Insulin helps cells to absorb glucose in the cells so that they can convert this to energy. In diabetics, unconverted glucose accumulates in the body which may cause other illnesses. | Aloe extracts stimulates the production of insulin from residual pancreatic islets beta-cells. It also has at least two antidiabetic active compounds that reduced the glucose level of diabetic mice. Similar studies from Fujita Health University in Japan reported similar effects to diabetic patients and those with hypoglycemia. (Beppu, Hidehiko, at al. Hypoglycaemic and Antidiabetic Effects in Mice of Aloe |
| Alzheimer’s Disease is a degenerative disease that affects people 65 years old and above. Symptoms include irritability, confusion, aggression, mood swings, language breakdown and long term memory loss. Although the cause is not yet unknown, some studies have shown that Alzheimer’s disease is associated with plaques and brain tangles. | Aloe vera increases the blood flow in the brain which keeps Alzheimer’s disease at bay. Memory is also enhanced and learning improved. Cognitively, the person functions better when drinking aloe vera. |
| Diverculitis – inflammation of the walls of the colon | Aloe vera gel has anti-inflammatory properties which reduces inflammation in the colon. |
| IBS- Irritable Bowel Syndrome is gastrointestinal disorder which is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits that do not have any cause. People with IBS may experience diarrhea or constipation or both. IBS has been attributed to a stressful lifestyle or after suffering from an infection. | Aloe vera gel has anti-inflammatory properties which reduces inflammation in the colon. |
| Gastric Ulcers- Gastric ulcers develop you’re stomach juices breaks down stomach lining and results to holes in the stomach. The stomach enzyme pepsin causes gastric ulcers. | Aloe Vera prevents pepsin action which leads to smaller ulcerations. The polysaccharides in aloe vera then repairs the mucous membrane by penetrating the cells. (Centre for Adult and Pediatric Gastroenterology, Institute of Cellular and Molecular Science, Barts and the London, Queen Mary School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK) |
| Leaky gut syndrome- when food particles are not properly broken down because of swelling in the intestinal lining, the partially digested food particles may enter the blood stream. This causes our immune system to develop antibodies for these foreign matter. Because it is producing antibodies on a regular basis, the immune system is compromised. | Aloe vera juice repairs the intestinal walls and reduces the swelling. The intestinal walls are also strengthened and the flow of protein to the blood is prevented. |
| Heartburn – medically termed pyrosis which is a painful and burning sensation in the esophagus because gastric acid is regurgitated. The pain may rise in the chest to the neck, throat, or the jaw. Heartburn is the symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic cough and may mimic asthma. | Aloe vera lubricates the gastroesophageal and provides relief and anti-inflammatory treatment to soothe and minimize heartburn and acid reflux disease. |
HEART AND CARDIOVASCULAR
| The Problem You're Having: | How Aloe Vera Can Help You: |
| Myocardial Infarction or Heart Attack- This is when blood supply to the heart is blocked and causes heart cells to die. The cause of the blockage could be an occlusion of the coronary artery by plaque. Plaque is formed from lipids or fatty acides and white blood cells. | Aloe vera gel as a supplement balances out the blood chemistry and lowers cholesterol. It also lowers triglyceride levels and reverses sludge blood which allows blood to flow more smoothly and decreases the strain to your heart. |
| Stroke – also called acure cerebrovascular attack is when the brain loses its functions rapidly because of lack of blood supply, which may be caused by a hemorrhage or a thrombosis or embolism. A person who suffers from stroke may not be able to move one or more of his or limbs. He or she may not be able to understand anyone speaking or may not be able to speak himself or herself. He or she may be unable to see from one side. Dark field microscopy studies have shown that due to people’s diets of fried foods, saturated and homogenized fats, and hydrogenated oils, you can see that blood cells clump together and slow blood flow to tissues and brain cells. | Aloe vera unsticks the blood and enhances its flow to the brain cells and other tissues. |
ADDITIONAL REMEDIES USING THE HEALING PROPERTIES OF ALOE VERA
| The Problem You're Having: | How Aloe Vera Can Help You: |
| Wrinkles and aging skin | Aloe Vera penetrates the epidermis and nourishes the skin from the outside. When taken internally, Aloe Vera helps the skin derma to produce human fibroblasts or cells that form connective tissue fibers six to eight times more than usual. A natural moisturizer that penetrates the skin better than water, aloe vera rejuvenates and tightens the skin. |
| Body odor | Aloe neutralizes odor-causing bacteria, controls perspiration, and serves as an antiperspirant. |
| Severe blood loss | The polymers in aloe vera can create oxygen-rich blood which can prevent severe blood loss. |
| Gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums caused by plaque in the teeth. Periodontitis is also an inflammatory disease affecting the tissues that support the teeth. This is characterized by the degeneration of the bones supporting the teeth and may lead to loss of teeth through time. | Aloe vera powder when sprinkled on toothbrush heals the gums and eliminates the gum disease. Rinsing with Aloe vera gel strengthens and protects the gums and prevents gingivitis. |
| Wounds and Burns | Aloe Vera has antibacterial properties and hastens the cell repair process by promoting accelerated blood flow. Wound healing in diabetics - Mannose phosphate will bind to the insulin like growth factor reeptior which improves wound healing in diabetics. (R.H. Davis, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine) |
| Brittle hair | Aloe vera combined with jojoba strengthens and invigorates hair. |
| Food preservative options | Aloe vera can be sued as a food preservative and maintains food freshness for a longer period. |
| Life span below what you expected. | Aloe vera prevents age-related diseases such as kidney disease and leukemia. Aloe vera has been shown to extend the life span by 10 percent. |
| Sports injuries such as muscle sprains and strains | Aloe vera can be used as a compress for sprains and other sports injuries. When aspirin is crushed and mixed with aloe vera, the aspirin is absorbed directly into the bloodstream, promoting healing. The same is true if aloe vera is coupled with a methyl salicylate and a cold hydrocollator. It promotes healing and reduces pain. |
