If you’re looking for a simpler, more natural approach to wellness, aloe should be at the top of your list. This multifaceted succulent has been used therapeutically for thousands of years and today is one of the most frequently used herbal therapies in the world. The slippery, transparent gel found within aloe’s leaves has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and healing properties. Whether you apply it fresh to your skin, sip on the juice, or take it in supplement form, aloe offers an impressive list of health benefits. Show Ancient Egyptian queens Nefertiti and Cleopatra both used aloe as part of their daily skin care rituals—and you can too. Aloe gel is rich in amino acids, minerals, and vitamins that nourish and moisturize the skin without leaving a greasy residue. It also has lignins that help move nutrients deeper into the skin’s dermal layer and humectant properties to help seal in moisture. Rinsing with aloe juice can also soothe irritated mouth and gum tissue. Studies show that it lowers pain and inflammation from dental surgery and helps to prevent mouth sores from braces and other orthodontic appliances. The trick to aloe juice is not overdoing it! Drinking too much can have a laxative effect, so water it down or add a splash to your favorite elixir.
Many people have found success using aloe to relieve the discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), such as heartburn, dysphagia, gas, and nausea. Because aloe latex is potent, it should not be used for long periods or at high doses. As a precaution, discuss aloe latex with your health care practitioner before use. What happens if you drink aloe vera everyday?Czerwony says aloe vera juice is safe to drink every day. But drinking too much of it can cause cramping or diarrhea. This in turn can bring on an electrolyte imbalance. “If you have some of those gastrointestinal symptoms, you should probably drink aloe vera juice every other day, or every third day,” she says.
What are the positive effects of aloe vera?Aloe vera is a medicinal plant, traditionally used to improve skin integrity. Aloe vera is known for its anti-inflammatory, skin protection, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, antiseptic, and wound healing properties.
Can you put aloe vera on your private parts?Aloe vera gel may be gentle enough for genital skin, and there's even evidence that it may help heal genital sores from the herpes simplex virus.
What does aloe vera do to a woman?In a 2009 study of 30 females over the age of 45, taking oral aloe vera gel increased collagen production and improved skin elasticity over a 90-day period. Reviews also suggest that aloe vera could help the skin retain moisture and improve skin integrity, which could benefit dry skin conditions.
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