Aloe Vera Care

About Aloe Vera And Products Containing Aloe Vera
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Chaz_Milles]Chaz Milles

Although aloe vera looks like a cactus, it actually is a succulent and a member of the Liliacae family (like the onion, garlic, asparagus, lily and the tulip). Unsurprisingly one of aloe vera’s nick names is ‘lily of the desert’ because that is where it grows naturally. To survive long periods of droughts these xeroids plants have the ability to retain and preserve large quantities of water.

Being able to survive such a harsh environment has interesting implications for you. When for instance an aloe leaf gets damaged it instantaneously repairs this damage thereby avoiding loss of water. Failure to quickly repair the injury site would result in evaporation of its precious reservoir and might jeopardise the plant’s health or survival. Such tissue repair and other powerful aloe vera properties are transferred to you when you ingest Aloeride®.

There are more than 350 varieties of aloe vera yet only 4 contain significant healing properties, the most nutrient dense of these is aloe vera barbadensis miller, the plant used to make Aloeride®. Aloe vera is a complex, interacting mixture of some 300 constituents including beta-linked polysaccharides, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, lignins, saponins and anthraquinones.

The challenge in processing aloe vera is how to extract all of these synergistic molecules without damaging them or without significantly altering their ratios to one another. Next you must deliver all these synergistic molecules in meaningful quantities for only then can the many properties attributed to aloe vera manifest themselves. We chose to grow the best and process in the cleverest possible way and as a result Aloeride® emerges as the top flight aloe vera product in multiple, independent laboratory tests.

With a nick name like ‘lily of the desert’ you won’t be surprised to learn that aloe vera cannot tolerate frost. Its water content freezes at 28° Fahrenheit (minus 2°Celcius) causing the plant to die. Consequently most commercial growth of aloe vera happens south of the Equator. North of the Equator commercial growth still is precarious, aloe growers in the ‘dust bowl’ of southern Spain got clobbered when in February 2005 temperatures fell to minus 10° in Madrid and minus 20° in Aragon. But also south of the Equator the climate is changing, until recently Australia was a large producer of aloe vera like it was of wheat, cotton lint, wine grapes and rice. Their prolonged droughts caused a drop in wheat production by over 58% which made wheat

Prices surge to a 10-year high, these drought also affected Australia’s aloe vera production where one company alone converted some 7,000 tonnes of aloe vera leaf into around three million litres of gel each year. An aloe vera plant needs 150mL water a month as otherwise it dies. Plants that do survive the drought generate more aloin and emodin, resulting in their gel having an even more bitter taste and stronger odour than usual. It is what dehydrated aloe does for self-preservation because emodin and aloin have anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal and anti-cancer effect. These hydroxyanthraquinone compounds become life savers as the dehydrated plant fights cell disorganisation and bacteria, viruses or fungi that prey on it.

However, what is good for a distressed aloe vera plant isn’t necessarily good for you. In the lower gastrointestinal tract barbaloin molecules are hydrolysed to create aloe emodin which acts as a laxative by increasing water retention and mucus secretion in the large intestine. Aloe vera crop surviving droughts may come with a sting in its tail that causes mayhem in sensitive digestive tracts.

In order to achieve product consistency in a changing climate, we perform routine laboratory tests on trial processed harvests and base our purchases on those outcomes. The effect of climate change reaches aloe vera crops worldwide and to date Aloeride® has needed to make two rejections because of our very exacting Quality Control. Climate change certainly makes optimal harvesting more challenging than it has been in the past decades but the customer feedback shows that keeping to our unique standards makes an appreciable difference to customer’s quality of life. An Ugly Betty aloe vera may be, but in Aloeride® it waves its magic wand supremely.

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Aloe Vera Is The New Wonder Plant For Ulcerative Colitis
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Victoria_Parkins]Victoria Parkins

Aloe vera juice comes from the gel that is inside the thick succulent leaves of the plant.

This juice is taken as a drink which allows the aloe vera to work from the inside out. Despite the lack of formal studies on the actual  benefits the juice, people have been taking it as a daily food supplement for hundreds of years and this method of internal healing is still very popular.

People drink aloe vera  for several health reasons. It assists in detoxifying the liver and soothing the colon, as well  as cleansing the bloodstream. Many people who suffer from a variety of diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis have found tremendous relief by taking a small quantity of aloe vera juice on a daily basis. Another of the benefits of this juice is that it has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal qualities so it actually helps the body to prevent many illnesses.

A lot of people drink aloe juice just because they feel it gives them a general sense of health and well being and more energy.

One of the downsides that a lot of people find with drinking aloe is that it tastes very bitter, and once opened it has to be consumed fairly quickly, because deterioration sets in when the juice becomes exposed to the air. There is a very pure form of aloe vera now available in the form of capsules, which give you all the benefits of the juice in a small capsule that you can carry with you.

These new Aloeride aloe vera capsules allow you to safely detoxify and heal your body from the inside out, and you get the same benefits of drinking 4 ounces of juice or gel without the horrible taste. In fact, these capsules are one of the most superior forms of aloe vera available, making them a very welcome alternative to aloe vera juice.

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How To Get the Most Benefit From Aloe Vera
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Victoria_Parkins]Victoria Parkins

Aloe vera has been recognised for it’s many healing properties throughout many civilizations over the last few centuries. It has been used both internally, by drinking the gel or juice from the leaves and externally by topically applying the gel to the skin. Most people associate aloe vera with just being used to heal skin problems such as cuts and scrapes and burns, and as a relief for sunburn. They are quite surprised to discover that aloe vera , when ingested, can help with many internal problems as well.

The gel of Aloe vera helps to relieve pain and reduces inflammation. People apply the gel directly to burns and bruises, so it can accelerate the healing process and reduce scarring. It also assists in healing insect bites, and soothing itchy,  flaking skin caused by eczema, psoriasis and dandruff.

However, recent research suggests that aloe vera is best used internally, where it can address the root cause of the illness or disease. People who ingest aloe vera are using it to find relief from many digestive problems, such as peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease and heartburn and reflux. Polysaccharides in the aloe vera plant have therapeutic effects on numerous digestive disorders, with most people reporting positive benefits after 3 to thirty days, depending on the severity of their disease.

Aloe vera also helps stabilizes blood sugar in diabetics. Studies have shown that diabetic patients who take aloe vera as a food supplement over a 3 month period have a significant drop in fasting blood sugar levels. Their cholesterol levels also drop, and they show improvements in total cholesterol. There have been several published clinical studies that demonstrate aloe vera’s anti-diabetic properties.

Recently there has been a new discovery for aloe vera use. Rinsing your mouth with aloe vera juice, or rubbing your gums with aloe vera gel or even using aloe vera toothpaste has shown to be very effective in actually healing gums and eliminating gum disease. This is because of the anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera. In a few weeks, even severe cases of gum disease can be completely cured using aloe vera gel.

There is a big difference in aloe vera products available and many of the aloe vera gels  and juices on the market are little more than expensive water mixed with cheap thickeners and a small amount of aloe vera. It is important to read the labels of products to see what they contain before you buy.

Used as a food supplement, aloe vera capsules assist with blood and lymphatic circulation and make digestion easier.  Independent laboratories measured Aloeride aloe vera capsules to contain more and superior working ingredients of aloe vera. Capsules are a great alternative for those who hate the taste of the gel or juice but want to get the health benefits aloe provides.

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Aloe Vera Benefits
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Penny_Williams]Penny Williams

Aloe Vera is a plant that looks like a cactus, but is actually a member of the lily family.  It grows in Africa, Asia and the warmer parts of America and Europe.  The particular kind of Aloe Vera used for natural remedies has the Latin name Aloe barbadensis and its leaves contain a gel that is rich in therapeutic properties.

Aloe has been used medicinally for over 6,000 years.  The ancient Egyptians used it to heal battle wounds and cure infections.  The early Greeks used it for relieving blisters, burns and leg ulcers as well as healing bowel and stomach disorders.

Today it is found in health products in the form of gels, juices and creams, and also as an ingredient in some cosmetic products.

How it Works

Aloe Vera contains 75 known ingredients including:

· All the vitamins (except Vitamin D).

· Enzymes that aid digestion and reduce inflammation.

· The minerals needed for the enzymes to function.

· Long-chain sugars that help to re-balance the digestive system.

· Saponins, which have an anti-microbial effect against bacteria, viruses, fungi and yeast.

· Twenty of the 22 amino acids (including seven out of the eight essential amino acids that can’t be produced by the body).

It’s thought that the synergistic effect of these ingredients is what gives Aloe Vera its power.

It is only recently that the scientific establishment has started to carry out proper studies of Aloe Vera but the results so far are encouraging.  It appears to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and restorative properties.  In one study it was found to have a beneficial effect in lowering the risk factors among patients with heart disease.  Another study, started in 2005 at the University of Strathclyde, is investigating the effects of Aloe Vera against super-bugs such as MRSA, after finding that it has the ability to destroy bacteria such as E.coli.

Aloe Vera Benefits

Small-scale studies and anecdotal evidence suggests that Aloe Vera may be beneficial in the following cases:

· Applied as a cream for:

- Healing small cuts, insect stings, grazes and wounds.

- Healing and repairing skin tissue after burns, including sunburn.

- Healing skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, general itching.

- Cosmetic uses such as moisturising and improving the elasticity of the skin.

· Ingested as a gel/juice for:

- Digestive conditions such as IBS, peptic ulcers, acid reflux, Chron’s disease, candida etc.

- Musculo-skeletal conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, etc.

- Immune-related conditions such as asthma, hayfever and even ME.

- Overall protection (as an antioxidant) against free radicals.

Aloe Vera Benefits and How to Consume Aloe Vera

You can grow your own Aloe Vera plant indoors and use it as a quick remedy for minor burns and grazes.  Just break off a leaf and apply the gel directly.

If you are buying an Aloe Vera product, always purchase those made from 100% pure Aloe Vera.  Look out for the International Aloe Science Council Seal of Approval as a guide.

Natural fruit flavourings may be added to Aloe Vera drinks to make them more palatable, but avoid those that contain artificial flavours and colourings.  Clear juices should be avoided as it means the pulp (containing much of the benefit) has been strained.  Also avoid those products that use the whole plant, as the outer leaf contains a latex that has a strong laxative effect.  If you experience side-effects, such as diarrhoea, you should reduce your dose and consider switching products.

The words ‘gel’ and ‘juice’ are often used interchangeably, so some drinks can be described as gels.  If taking Aloe Vera internally you would normally take between 2 fl oz (60ml) and 6 fl oz (180ml) per day depending on the acuteness of your condition.  If you start out on a high dose you would expect to reduce to the lower doses by about six weeks.

To experience the full  Aloe Vera Benefits  of an Aloe Vera product it is often recommended that it is used regularly for a minimum period of three months.

[Please note that this does not constitute medical advice.  If you suffer from a medical condition you should always seek the advice of a doctor or your chosen practitioner.]

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Aloe Products
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Glenys_Swaisland]Glenys Swaisland

Aloe Products  contain extracts of the aloe plant and is used in food, drinks and also for medicinal purposes in alternative remedies.

Aloe vera is often used to treat skin conditions including sunburns, acne and dry skin, especially in areas that are sensitive such as the face. The sap derived from Aloe vera is also known to reduce inflammation which promotes wound healing and is therefore useful in treating burns, wounds and recently it has been found to have a positive effect on Athlete’s foot. There are also Aloe Vera drinks available which can help to treat ulcers of the stomach with many yogurt and drinks manufacturers adding it to their products. Many countries have used Aloe Vera products in their food for generations due to its high nutrient content.

The active ingredient in  Aloe Products  are their amono acids and mucopolysaccharide protein cores which are an important part of connective tissue such as body joints, tendons and cartilage.

The sap from the plant can be obtained by cutting open the lower part of the leaf and the gel can then be directly applied to the skin. However, care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating the aloe vera sap with aloe vera latex which is yellow in colour and irritating to the skin. The sap used should be clear, odorless and tasteless and if not then it is not suitable for application to the skin or for ingestion.

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Aloe Vera Drink  - The Top Ten Health Benefits
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jo_Johansson]Jo Johansson

Many people know the benefits of Aloe Vera for the skin, sunburn and other topical applications, yet not many people are aware of the health benefits of drinking aloe vera juice.

Aloe vera Drink  is completely safe and versatile. All the benefits of drinking aloe vera come from the fact that it contains so many different nutrients - vitamins, minerals and amino acids - so the body can use these to repair and heal itself effectively.

Here is a list of the top ten benefits of drinking aloe vera juice:

1. Detox

With our stressful lives, the pollution around us and the junk foods we eat, we need to detox and cleanse our systems. Drinking aloe vera juice provides a rich cocktail of vitamins, minerals and trace elements to help our bodies deal with everyday stresses.

2. Natural Immune Support

Aloe vera is full of anti-oxidants - natural immune enhancers which fight free radicals within our body. Free radicals are thought to cause various ailments, as well as speeding up the ageing process. Drinking aloe vera juice regularly gives the body a continual supply of anti-oxidants, which may boost and enhance the immune system.

3. Healthy Digestion and Digestive Problems

A healthy digestive tract ensures that nutrients from the foods we eat are absorbed fully into our bloodstream. Aloe vera juice has natural detoxifying abilities. Drinking aloe vera juice seems to improve bowel regularity and increases protein absorption, while at the same time decrease unfriendly bacteria and yeast - all naturally.  Aloe Vera Drink  has shown it can help reduce and soothe heartburn and other digestive upsets. 

4. Reduces Inflammation

Aloe vera juice contains 12 substances which can slow down or inhibit inflammation, without any side-effects. Some people say that drinking aloe vera juice helps with their stiff, swollen or painful joints.

5. Regulates Weight and Energy Levels

Aloe vera juice naturally allows the body to cleanse the digestive system. Our diets include many substances which can cause lethargy and exhaustion. Taken regularly, aloe vera juice ensures a greater feeling of well-being, allowing energy levels to increase and helps maintain a healthy body weight.
 
6. Daily Dose of Vitamins & Minerals

Aloe Vera Drink  contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12 (the aloe vera plant is one of the few plants in the world to contain vitamin B12), C, E, Folic Acid and Niacin. The human body cannot store some of these vitamins, so we need to supplement them regularly through our diet. The minerals found in aloe vera include Calcium, Sodium, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, Chromium.

7. Collagen and Elastin Repair for Healthy Skin

Drinking aloe vera juice adds a rich supply of raw materials to your diet, which can produce and maintain really healthy skin. The skin replaces itself every 28 days. Using the nutritional building blocks of aloe vera, the skin can use these nutrients daily to help combat the effects of ageing. Aloe vera also helps in soothing minor burns, cuts, scrapes and skin irritations.

8. Amino Acids

The human body requires 20 amino acids to build protein; 8 of these amino acids are ‘essential’ which means the body can’t make them itself. Aloe vera contains 19 of these amino acids, and 7 of the essential amino acids. So drinking aloe vera juice tops up your body’s daily supply.

9. Dental Health and Hygiene

Aloe vera is extremely helpful for your mouth and gums. As well as its natural anti-bacterial and anti-microbial actions, it contains vitamins and minerals which promote cell growth and healing. There are some toothgels available which contain a high level of pure aloe vera, which may help with bleeding gums and mouth ulcers.

10. Better than Supplements

Recent research has shown that adding good foods to our diets, with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, is far better than adding supplements alone. The good news is that Aloe Vera juice is considered a food, rather than a manufactured supplement, so our bodies can absorb all the nutrients more easily, and utilize them more effectively.

Jo Johansson is a public speaker and author, who loves travelling and researching all things related to health, nutrition and lifestyle. He currently lives in Europe, where he is researching his latest book on Aloe Vera. He highly recommends pure Aloe Vera juice for optimal health & nutrition. For additional information on Aloe Vera Drink, Visit:  http://innerpath.antiyulia.hop.clickbank.net/

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