Aloe Vera - Is It Just A Laxative (Part II)?

This is the concluding segment of my two-part (Aloe Vera - Is ItJust A Laxative?) article on the Aloe Vera plant which for manyyears was erroneously regarded as no more than a powerfullaxative. Aloe Vera in actual fact is one of Nature's mostpotent medicinal herbs. In tandem with it's ability as aneffective and natural weight loss agent, it is also a strong andhealthy detoxifying agent.Aloe Vera as a Detoxifying Agent:Aloe Vera also has strong antibacterial and antifungalproperties against a broad range of microbes. Carrisyn, anextract of Aloe Vera, has shown recent evidence of being able toinhibit a number of viruses 'in-vitro', including the strainsresponsible for herpes simples, measles, and HIV. Carrisynappears to work by stimulating the immune system to trigger theproduction of blood cells that fight infection, thereby boostingthe immune function. Amino acids methionine, serine, threonineand molybdenum are useful. They detoxify heavy metals, help inproper metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein thuspreventing buildup of fat in the liver and arteries.These laxative and detoxifying properties of Aloe Vera help thecolon to work most efficiently. Highly processed and refinedfoods that are common in today's diets lack fiber and passthrough the system slowly, allowing toxins in the waste to bereabsorbed into the body. However, on Aloe Vera therapy foodpasses through the system more quickly and easily. Less obviousproblems due to an inefficient colon like lack of energy,respiratory issues, bad breath, non-cystic acne and dry skin arealso avoided. Aloe Vera helps expel excess water in the cells.Thus it is helpful in many kidney problems such as kidneystones, painful urination. It works wonders in people withfailed kidneys. One of the main reasons for hair loss is toxinin the small intestine. Thus toxins removed by Aloe Vera helpsremedy this problem. Aloe Vera in Diabetes:Many Studies have shown that regular consumption of Aloe Veraleads to lowering blood glucose level with no toxic effects onkidney or liver function as assessed by blood chemistry. AloeVera helps toning up of the Pancreas, thus regularizing insulinflow. Aloe Vera helps accelerate the healing of Diabetic wounds. Itdramatically lessens inflammation and improves pain response. Aloe Vera in Digestive Problems:Aloe Vera helps in treating indigestion, irritable bowlsyndrome, ulcerative colitis, esophagitis, peptic ulcer, chroniccolon problems including constipation, hemorrhoids, colitis andCrohn's disease. It helps in the removal of excess acid andcough. Aloe Vera in Allergies:Aloe Vera is a rich source of vitamins E and C. These help inboosting the immune system tremendously. Thus it's an idealsolution to many common allergies such as colds, asthma. Serinemaintain a healthy immune system. Aspartic acid helps increasestamina. Aloe Vera in Aging:Aloe Vera is one of the most potent sources of antioxidants,vitamins E and C and Vitamin B-12 (only known natural source).Recent studies are demonstrating the remarkable benefits ofantioxidants. Oxidation in cells can damage DNA, leadingsometimes to cancer, other diseases and to the changesassociated with aging. The antioxidant compounds counter theaging effects wrought by the free radicals. Other Properties of the Aloe Vera Principle:Other active ingredients of the Aloe Vera plant includeSalicylates, which control inflammation and pain, and an enzymethat inhibits Bradykinin, the chemical messenger responsible fortransmitting pain signals through the nerves. Aloe Vera alsocontains Magnesium Lactate, a chemical known to inhibit therelease of histamines responsible for skin irritation anditching.Aloe Vera is thus rightly called "The Miracle Herb" due to itsmany medicinal and useful properties.When choosing an Aloe Vera product for topical application, lookfor a product high in Aloe Vera content, which should appear asthe first item listed on the ingredients panel. To summarize, Aloe Vera:1. Helps to promote digestion because it contains enzymes thatassist in digestion 2. Helps to cleanse the digestivetract 3. Improves circulation 4. Reduces allergies5. Helps with metabolic disorders 6. Acts as a generaltonic, giving energy and nutrients while on a program 7.Helps to stabilise blood sugar 8. Has no known sideeffectsThus, scientific evidence proves that Aloe Vera is your herb ofchoice for a clean and healthy lifestyle and is definitely muchmore than just a laxative! It also has the potential to undo theadverse effects of all the pollutants that we expose ourselvesto, including saturated fat and toxic byproducts ofindustralisation and automobile emissions.