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1/5/14 10 Health Benefits of Aloe Vera - PositiveMed
numerous benefits. Here is a list of some of them:
1. Detoxify yourself
If you want to detoxify your body aloe vera is the
best natural way to do it. Its important to cleanse our
system due to our polluted and stressful environment.
The minerals, trace elements, and vitamins present in
aloe vera gel help us deal with stress.
2. Improves digestion
Its important to keep your digestion system healthyfor proper absorption of nutrients and minerals
present in food. Aloe vera helps increase protein
absorption and improves bowel regularity. It also
helps eliminate the unfriendly yeast and bacteria
found in our gut. Its also effective for easing digestion
problems like heartburn.
3. May destroy cancerous tumors
The gel of aloe vera helps boost the immune system function and destroy cancerous tumors. A study published inInternational Immunopharmacology (1995) showed that aloe vera polysaccharides exhibit potent macrophage-
activating activities including producing increased volumes of nitric oxide (which has antitumor potential).
4. Stabilizes blood sugarThe dried gel of aloe vera helps lower blood sugar. Its observed that diabetics who took aloe vera for 3 months
experienced a drop in fasting blood sugar levels and improves total cholesterol. There have been several studiesthat show aloe vera’s anti-diabetic properties.
Aloe vera is great for repairing collagen. The juice of aloe vera supplies raw material to your diet responsible formaintaining and producing healthy skin. As our skin changes every 28 days, the nutritional blocks of aloe vera
help combat the effects of aging. Aloe vera also soothes minor burns, cuts, scrapes, and skin irritation.
6. Improves dental healthAloe vera is useful for keeping the mouth and gums healthy. It’s anti-bacterial and anti-microbial actions promote
cell growth and healing. There are several tooth gels available that contain pure aloe vera and help eliminateproblems of bleeding gums and mouth ulcers.
7. Cardiovascular healthThere have been several studies that show when aloe vera extract is injected into the blood, it increases oxygen
transportation and diffusion capabilities of red blood cells. In 2000, a study concluded that aloe vera can help
lower the risk of heart disease and high cholesterol as it enhances oxidation and circulation of blood. It also
makes blood less sticky.
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As aloe vera helps cleanse the digestive system, it has properties that can help fight the fatigue caused by our
diet. It can make you feel better and help maintain body weight. Aloe vera can increase energy levels and keepyou refreshed and active.
9. Relieves joint pain
This effect is related to external and internal use of aloe vera. Aloe is responsible for reduction in inflammationand to get rid of it. Avoid eating red meat, sugar, and fried foods as these are pro-inflammatory and it can’t be
reduced with aloe alone. This will provide relief of joint and muscle pain.
10. Natural MoisturizerAloe vera has natural moisturizing properties that help maintaining moist skin. It helps keep skin hydrated and
increases elasticity. It strengthens skin tissues and keeps your skin healthy and glowing. Its perfect for oily skin as
it nourishes your skin without making it greasy. It releases natural vitamins and enzymes into skin which helpmaintain the pH balance of your skin.