| Who hasn't reached for aloe vera lotion or gel to | | | | fruit juice, is enough to calm acidic stomachs and |
| ease the pain of a burn? This amazing plant's | | | | regulate many digestive disorders which seem to be |
| medicinal properties extend well beyond being a balm | | | | the plague of modern living. |
| for burns, however. Found in many homes and yards | | | | Cancer patients often find relief from radiation burns |
| in the southwest, the aloe vera plant, actually an | | | | by using aloe vera gel topically, and gum disease can |
| herb, is brimming with healthful benefits. The best | | | | be alleviated by using it in powder form. It can also |
| aloe vera is that which you can grow yourself, free | | | | help people with varicose veins, skin cancer and can |
| from pesticides and damaging processing. | | | | be used in the treatment of AIDS. |
| Packed with numerous phytochemicals and nutrients, | | | | The list goes on: it is reputed to prevent kidney |
| aloe vera may truly be nature's best gift. When the | | | | stones, reduce high blood pressure and alkalize the |
| gel from the stalks is extricated, it can be added to | | | | body due to acidic eating habits. |
| food or liquids and taken internally. This amazing gel is | | | | Unfortunately, most forms of aloe vera that are |
| reputed to boost immune function, destroy cancer | | | | commercially available are adulterated to some |
| tumors, halt inflammation and stabilize blood sugar. | | | | degree due to the product having been heated and |
| And that's just for starters. It is also said to lower | | | | having various other ingredients added, often |
| cholesterol, relieve joint pain, cure ulcers and | | | | rendering the aloe vera extremely weak and |
| numerous ailments in the digestive tract, from acid | | | | ineffective. Not everyone will be willing or able to slice |
| indigestion and reflux to constipation, IBS and basically | | | | off and prepare their own stalk of aloe every day, |
| all colon problems. Two ounces of the juice taken | | | | so it's important to find a reputable brand if one is |
| once daily, mixed with water or a small amount of | | | | going to buy the juice or gel. |