It seems everyone has a gut issue these days, and it’s really no wonder. From the very beginning, we have been deprived of nourishment and filled with various toxins that have slowly eroded our inner ecology to the point that it has become partly to nearly completely dysfunctional.
Thankfully, the right nourishment and detoxification protocols can help reverse that damage, and the healing benefits of aloe vera just may top that list in both categories.
Nutritional Profile
Aloe vera has been considered one of the most healing plants on the planet. It’s known as the “lily of the desert,” the “plant of immortality,” and the “medicine plant.” It’s historical use has been mainly around the treatment of wounds, ulcers, burns, infections, and parasites.However, aloe vera has been studied extensively over recent years and it turns out that many of its amazing healing properties are best when it’s taken internally. This stands to reason, as its soothing action on external body parts are exponentiated when taken orally.
- 20 minerals
- 12 vitamins
- 18 amino acids
- 200 active plant compounds (phytonutrients), including enzymes, triterpenes, polysaccharides, and glyconutrients
- Strong antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties
For the most dramatic benefits, choose a raw (not pasteurized) aloe vera gel with no artificial ingredients or preservatives (like sodium benzoate), and consume 1 to 2 ounces a day on a consistent basis.
Healing Action
Due to the wide variety of nutrients and anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera, it can be used for a wide variety of health benefits, including these:- Easing inflammation and soothing arthritic pain
- Helping heal ulcers, IBS, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other digestive disorders
- Helping treat and prevent candida and parasite infections
- Accelerating healing from wounds, burns, and ulcers (externally and internally)
- Relieving constipation
- Stabilizing blood sugar
- Protecting kidneys
- Oxygenating the blood and protecting the body from oxidative stress
- Helping repair “sludge blood” and reversing “sticky blood”
- Reducing high blood pressure
- Providing electrolytes
- Improving physical performance and recovery
- Improving skin
- Helping reduce and reverse acid reflux
- Helping heal gum disease
- Reducing heart attacks and strokes
- Helping halt growth of cancer tumors
How to Use in Your Diet
Aloe vera has a very strong taste and doesn’t have a lot of practical solutions for incorporating it into food. This shouldn’t deter you from making it a steady part of your diet, as it can be easily taken in supplemental form.If you find it it a bit too bitter for your smoothie, simply add it to a glass of water and toss it down each morning.
To keep a fresh supply of aloe vera in your home, consider buying a few aloe vera plants. Since they are native to the desert, even the blackest of thumbs can keep an aloe vera plant alive. This way, you have it on hand for any sunburns, wounds, or skin irritations, and can harvest it fresh on a daily basis for internal use as well.
The healing benefits from aloe vera are endless. Use it liberally, and wisely.
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