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Aloe Vera and Digestion, Irritable Bowel and
Arthritis
( information supplied by The Aloe Vera
Information Centre )
Aloe Vera
and the Digestive System
Aloe Vera has been recognized for centuries for its remarkable
health-enhancing properties. Although known specifically for external
application to the skin, Aloe Juice is now widely used to help a variety of
conditions of the digestive tract.
It is important at this stage to stress that, as with any medical
condition, a pain in the abdomen should be referred to a medical practitioner
in the first instance.
Research work carried out over many years points conclusively to a toxic colon
being the cause of a very wide range of illnesses, from minor to very serious.
It is widely recognized that problems of the bowel are on the increase with
many millions of people suffering a range of conditions including colitis,
diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease and spastic colon – this latter condition more
commonly known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
.
IBS is considered to be the most common of these disorders and symptoms
are varied, including exhaustion, lower back pain, constipation, diarrhoea and
indigestion. The condition can be most distressing and can continually recur in
spite of orthodox treatment
The digestive tract is designed to ensure nutrients from food are absorbed into
the blood stream whilst dispensing with the unwanted waste. Bacteria plays a
major role in achieving the breakdown of food matter but, in doing so, also
produces toxins. This is perfectly normal and in a healthy system the level of
toxins is controlled. Nowadays our diet includes many unwanted substances
including various chemicals, fats, insecticides etc. which can result in a high
level of toxins, some of which can be poisonous. If these are absorbed into the
blood the effect can give rise to a variety of conditions including lethargy
and even food poisoning.
The bowel can gradually ‘fur up’ with a lining of unabsorbed food residues.
These deposits become impacted and prevent essential nutrients from our diet
being absorbed. This situation gives rise to nutrient deficiency which in turn
can cause lethargy and exhaustion whilst the affected colon can be the cause of
lower abdominal pain, diarrhoea or constipation.
Colonic irrigation is a technique which loosens and washes out these residues.
Some practitioners are finding that Aloe Vera Juice, if taken
daily for a period of several weeks, helps to ensure that the irrigation
process is greatly facilitated. However, it is more usual to find that a regular,
daily course of Aloe Vera Juice is sufficient to gently and gradually break
down, loosen and assist in the natural dispersal of these residues.
Detoxification also takes place and the
results are often most gratifying with reports of ability to enjoy a wider
range of foods, relief from pain, reducing or dispensing with prescribed
bulking agents or antispasmodic drugs and also a greater feeling of well-being
and an improvement in the quality of life.
In establishing a regime of a regular daily dose of Aloe Vera Juice it may not
only be found that the effects are gradual, gentle and with no irritant or
harmful side effects, but also blood condition will be improved due to Aloe
Vera’s ability to detoxify. Also, being a natural healer, any internal ulcers
or lesions will be soothed and healing will be enhanced.
Aloe Vera and
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
It is claimed by a research team at a major British hospital that as many as
12 million people in Britain
suffer from IBS. Estimates also reveal that up to one third of the population
will experience the symptoms of IBS at some time in their lives.
The Symptoms
Many people, including some members of the medical profession, find it
difficult to recognise the symptoms of IBS which manifest themselves in many
ways. The following list includes the majority of the signs and symptoms of
IBS. Individuals can experience one or several of these over a period of time:-
1. Swollen abdomen, irrespective of time of day.
2. Stomach pains, usually low down, often recurring.
3. Constipation accompanied invariably with griping pains in the lower abdomen.
4. Diarrhoea which can also be accompanied by pains. Alternating diarrhoea and
constipation.
5. Flatulence and belching often associated with a disturbed, rumbling gut.
6. Passing mucus and hard, pellet-like stools.
7. A diminished appetite, particularly when experiencing a distended abdomen.
8. General depressed feeling and continual lethargy.
9. Heartburn.
10. Unpleasant tastes in mouth.
Possible Causes
Having considered the symptoms, the next stage is to determine the possible
causes. It is extremely difficult to be specific but one of the underlying
causes is considered to be stress. Stress manifests itself in many ways often
not apparent to the sufferer. Stress can set up a tension within the
individual, resulting in anxiety. This situation can create a spasm in the
intestinal tract.At this stage it is importart to understand how the food we eat is moved
through the intestine. A totally automatic regular muscular contraction of the
walls of the colon (peristalsis), forces the material to move through. If an
external influence (i.e. stress) causes the natural rhythm of peristalsis to be
interrupted, this can result in painful, irregular contractions in the
intestine which can continue for a very long time.
Other possible causes are thought to include a change of diet, food
poisoning or gastro-enteritis and the well known situation of insufficient
fibre in the diet. However, there is also conflicting professional advice that too
much fibre can also be linked to IBS.
Treatment
Medical practitioners who recognise IBS may suggest a variety of
treatments
including stress management and relaxation, diet changes and prescribe
antispasmodics of which there are several available over the
counter.But it is important to be mindful of mis-diagnosis. Bloating
after meals and a
continual feeling of lethargy, particularly if suffering from fungal
infections
like thrush, can indicate that candida albicans is more likely to be a
problem.
Aloe Vera Juice – The
Natural Choice
Notwithstanding this bewildering variety of differing approaches to the
treatment of IBS, there is a big emphasis on natural and homoeopathic remedies.
Aloe Vera Juice has many benefits to the human body. An analysis of the Aloe
Vera plant shows it is made up from a large variety of amino acids, enzymes,
vitamins and minerals and it comes closer than any other known plant to the
duplication of life’s essential substances in the biochemistry of the human
body.Aloe Vera has natural healing and detoxifying powers and works gently within
the intestinal tract to help break down impacted food residues and thoroughly
cleanse the bowel. It can help ease constipation and prevent continuing
diarrhoea, setting a regularity to the bowel. All this helps to reduce
discomfort and bloating. Naturally, as these symptoms are eased, so the stress
associated with the discomfort is also reduced.
Of course, the individual must have a
due regard for the diet but if this can
be normalised, the regular consumption of a dose of Aloe Vera Juice can
often
improve and maintain the feeling of well-being and the quality of
life.The many unsolicited testimonials and letters of grateful thanks
received show
that Aloe Juice can be of help when all else has failed. Nevertheless,
it must
be stressed that professional medical advice should always be sought at
the
earliest possible stage for abdominal problems and pains.
Aloe Vera and
Arthritis
Aloe Vera is a stimulant to the
immune system, a powerful anti-
inflammatory, an analgesic and is able to speed up cell growth. Aloe
Vera
contains a large number of mucopolysaccharides (basic sugars) which are
found
in every cell in the body. Aloe also contains large numbers of
nutrients
including vitamins E, C, B1, 2, 3, and 6 as well as iron, manganese,
calcium
and zinc. Seven essential amino acids and fatty acids are also found in
Aloe
Vera.Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful, debilitating condition. It
manifests itself
as stiff, swollen joints with varying degrees of associated pain caused
partly
due to nerve damage and partly by the pressure of the swollen area.The
swollen area is normally red in colour and described as inflamed. The
redness is caused by the blood supply to the ‘damaged’ area
being increased. Conventional treatment includes use of
anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids,
typically cortisone injections or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs. These
certainly can ease the painful effects but unfortunately do not repair
damaged
tissues. There can also be undesirable side effects, particularly
thinning of
the skin and osteoporosis. Although many NSAIDs are available, each one
has the
potential to cause stomach ulcers.Repairing damaged tissue by
regenerating cells is a function at which Aloe Vera
has been shown to be most successful. It not only relieves the painful
symptoms
but also helps to disperse damaged tissue – a type of
detoxification process.
Aloe Vera may be taken both internally as a
juice or as a gel applied to the painful joint. Here Aloe Vera’s deep penetration
may show benefit.The degree of success with this treatment varies considerably from person to
person. With some, relief and improved joint flexibility is virtually immediate
– an apparent ‘magical’ cure, whereas in others, the process can take
much longer and the degree of recovery may not be so great.In any
event, an important fact must be remembered: Aloe Vera has no known
adverse side effects.It is an extract from the leaf of the Aloe Vera plant,
known throughout the world where it grows naturally as the ‘First Aid Plant’,
the ‘Burn Plant’, the ‘Miracle Plant’ and the ‘Medicine Plant’.
Arthritis and Aloe
Recent
withdrawal of Vioxx, the most popular Arthritis drug, was prompted by the
discovery of serious negative side effects. This is an additional proof that
taking responsibility for his or her own health is a duty of each individual What happened
to Vioxx after less than 5 years on the market didn't happen to Aloe Vera after
5000 years. Arthritis, as well as most of the other chronic illnesses, can be
successfully kept under control over the lifetime with Aloe Vera, without fear
of any negative side effects.
What is Arthritis
Arthritis is
the result of degenerative changes in the organism that generally develop in
the second half of life and are a part of the aging process. Due to today's way
of life and nutrition, the onset of these changes is being shifted towards
younger age. Arthritis
includes over 120 different ailments. Regardless of the type, Arthritis is a
chronic illness and remains in the body for life. For many it is an inevitable
part of aging. Most people start suffering from some of the Arthritis symptoms
around the age of 50. The degenerative changes usually start manifesting
themselves through intermittent pain in the joints. This is followed by joint
stiffness, swelling, inflammations, redness and permanent joint and muscle
pain. These are often followed by secondary symptoms, such as insomnia, chronic
fatigue, cramping and depression. The changes in weather generally cause
worsening of some of these symptoms.
The Effects of Drugs on Arthritis
Medical
treatment of Arthritis is usually tailored to each patient, depending on his or
her condition, with the patient usually becoming dependant on the Arthritis
drugs for life. The most commonly prescribed are Non Steroidal
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs are medications which, in addition to
having pain-relieving (analgesic) effects, have the effect of reducing
inflammation when used over a period of time. However, they also cause a
multitude of adverse side effects, such as digestion problems, internal
bleedings, fatigue, confusion and depression and toxicity of liver and kidneys.
These adverse side effects are sometimes so severe that they outweigh the
benefits. Vioxx, the
most popular Arthritis drug since 1999, was taken off the market after it had
been proven that, in addition to the above mentioned side effects, it also
increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes. What is known
for sure is that none of these drugs cures Arthritis, and neither slows down
its progression. This means that none of these drugs treat the cause of the
illness, only the symptoms (www.medicinenet.com).
The Effects of Aloe on Arthritis
The
miraculous curative properties of Aloe Vera have never been disproved. Not in
any culture, not in any time in the history of human kind has Aloe lost its
extraordinary reputation. It has never been recorded that Aloe had caused any
harm to anyone. With regards to the length of time it has been put to the test
and the sample size, Aloe surpasses by far the tests of all the other drugs put
together.
Aloe Vera is
non-toxic and it doesn't cause toxicity in the body. It has no adverse side
effects.
Through
synergetic action of the multitude of bioactive substances, Aloe affects all
biochemical mechanisms as a modulator of biological systems of the organism. It
establishes a natural balance of all bodily functions and by doing so removes
the causes of the degenerative changes, regardless of which type of Arthritis
is present. Preventing the degenerative changes, Aloe also postpones and slows
down aging. It has been
proven that Aloe Vera acts on the underlying causes of Arthritis. It prevents
further progression of the illness, reduces pain, inflammation and swelling,
prevents degradation and regenerates damaged tissue, especially the joint
cartilage.

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FLP Forever
Freedom Aloe Vera drink, which the users have dubbed the liquid cartilage, can
if used regularly keep almost any kind of Arthritis under control:
osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, arthritis with psoriasis,
various inflammations of muscles, tendons and joints, back pain, spondylosis,
sports injuries, etc. Above all, Forever Freedom reduces and prevents the
progress of the degenerative process. It acts on the causes of the disease.
Reduces pain and inflammation, improves mobility and stimulates generation of
new cartilage tissue.
In
combination with Arctic
Sea - Omega 3, Aloe Heat Lotion or MSM cream for topical treatment and
massage, Forever Freedom attains exceptional results in increasing the overall
quality of life, without fear of adverse reactions and side effects. For the
past 26 years, millions of arthritics world wide live better lives thanks to
FLP Aloe Vera products.
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