Aloe Vera Juice

We all know how amazing aloe vera can be after spending a few too many hours in the sun.  Aloe vera gel is widely used topically to sooth sun burns and help heal damaged skin.  But I bet most of you didn't know that the benefits of aloe vera extend far beyond the skin. When taken internally, aloe vera has been shown to have all sorts of healing affects for common ailments. Some of the benefits of this miracle plant are listed below: 

Digestion/Constipation:  Aloe vera has been shown to aid digestion and improve and eliminate constipation.  It works by loosening waste such as undigested food and bacteria that are clinging to the inner walls of the colon.  This waste buildup clogs the intestine and prevents absorption of nutrients.  Washing out this plaque in the digestive track removes harmful bacteria, assists with the uptake of nutrients, and improves overall digestive function.  Additionally, aloe vera regulates the production of gastric acids, which helps prevent  ulcers, acid indigestion, and irritable bowel syndrome. 

Detoxification:  As described above, poor colon health can result in poor overall health.  A clogged colon can result in the re-absorption of toxins into the body.  With improved colon efficiency comes a detoxification effect, which improves energy levels and overall wellness.   

Immune System:  Aloe vera stimulates the production of white blood cells, which strengthens the immnue system. These infection-fighting cells boost the body's ability to ward off bacteria and viruses.   Currently, aloe vera is being studied for its potential use in treating cancers such as leukemia, ovarian, and breast cancer, because it has been found to prevent the growth of tumors in laboratory rats.

Bone/Joint Health:  Aloe vera promotes the healing of bones, joints, and internal tissue damage.  The anti-inflammatory effects improve joint flexibility and movements and can alleviate arthritis.

Wight Loss:  Aloe vera stimulates the metabolic rate in our liver cells which burns more energy - specifically fat and carbs stored in our body - and helps regulate blood sugar.  The amino acids in the aloe vera help metabolize fat, carbs, and protein, and prevent build up of fat in the liver and arteries.  It also has high collagen protein content, which requires additional energy to assimilate its protein into our system.  Lastly, aloe vera reduces the amount of time our food stays in the intestines, preventing excess energy from being absorbed.  They say drinking aloe vera juice every day is like "doing multiple workouts throughout the week."

More:  Aloe vera has also been shown to improve circulation, regulate blood pressure, alleviate the symptoms of psoriasis, heal stomach ulcers, and provide relief from stomach disorders, kidney ailments, and headaches. It is also packed full of valuable amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, essential to healthy fuction of all the body's systems.

Drinking just two to four ounces a day will give you access to all the wonderful benefits of aloe vera juice.  Specifically speaking, I have found that drinking it daily over the past few weeks has assisted with regularity, helped overcome a cold more quickly, and improved my skin significantly.  It is the perfect healing drink and is an affordable and convenient dietary supplement that I would recommend to everyone.  So drink up and cheers to your health!