Aloe Vera and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Dr Peter Atherton says in his book, "Aloe Vera The Medicine Plant" that the digestive tract is another major body system that has been consistently helped by aloe vera. Aloe Vera is used widely as a purgative but it is the wound healing and anti inflammatory effects that is found in the gel that is particularly beneficial to those suffering from inflammation of the bowels.

For those taking Aloe Vera gel taken orally there have been positive results according to Dr Peter Atherton but as with those taking is for skin problems the gel has to be part of an ongoing regime.

For a full explanation of the effects of aloe vera on the digestive system I strongly recommend that you read Dr Peter Atherton's book on the subject and decide for themselves before taking the gel.

 Dr Atherton took a two year research fellowship at Oxford University examining the  efficacy of aloe vera as a medical treatment and his book, Aloe Vera The Medicine Plant is highly regarded internationally. It is easy to read and explains in detail how and why the gel from the aloe plant works on a variety of medical conditions.

Case Study

"I have suffered from IBS for several years. Initially, I could not understand what was wrong with me.  I had continual indigestion and always felt bloated, as though I was overeating at every meal. Finally, I could not stand the discomfort any more and went to see my GP who put me on various anti-spasmodic drugs. However, although they kept the symptoms under control, I continue to have flare-ups.

I began taking aloe vera gel in August 2001 and, even after the second bottle, I could definitely feel an improvement. Since then I have not had any symptoms and I can eat anything I like. It is fantastic to be able to take a completely natural product instead of prescription drugs which can have awful side effects.

Originally, when introduced to a network marketing company, I was interested in the powers of Aloe Vera and how natural products could play a part in improving the quality of like, at that stage, I didn't realise how powerful Aloe Vera was but am now totally convinced and will use it for the rest of my life."

Sue Rowbotham

The above was taken from Aloe Vera The Medicine Plant by Dr Peter Atherton

For more about the drinking gel see my post : "Why drink Aloe"

If the reader would like to know more about specific aloe products available visit my website athttp://myhealthourwellbeing.flp.com

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This company has been going for 36 years and is still growing year on year, is cash rich and owns the entire supply chain from field to customer.

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All the company's products fit neatly into a 60 page catalogue. Nevertheless, the market for these products is immense, as in everyone on the planet could potentially benefit from using them.

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The beauty of this product is its simplicity and that it works. The majority of the Company's products contain the same base material making the range everlasting in its appeal.

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The Company still promotes the same methods in business growth that its been using for ever. As they say "If its not broke then don't fix it" That said, it has no problem with me using social media or online methods to promote. Traditionally MLM works by one to one contact but for me that's a problem. You see, I may not live in the middle of nowhere but I can see it from my bedroom window, so see very few people regularly. I have found no problem working at home and growing my home business by phone, by email, and online.

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There are scores of case studies where this product may have helped overcome a debilitating complaint. Whilst there is no guarantee of success on a case by case basis there are many documented studies showing positive effects in its use. If you can help people the sales will follow.

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Network marketing has had, still has a reputation for hard selling that can lead to the alienation of the very people we need to convert. I have found no such pressure. Likewise, the company makes no claims for its products other than letting their quality and results do the talking.

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Although there are many competitors selling similar products, they cannot reproduce the same quality as that produced by the company which is obvious if a comparison is made.

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Aloe Vera as a Treatment for Acne

Types of Acne

There are two main types of acne, common acne and acne rosacea. Common acne (vulgaris) affects younger people and is often related to having greasy skin. It manifests itself as skin lesions including blackheads or 'zits', pustules and cysts. The cause is a change in the hormonal balance and bacterial action. The condition often leads to a lot of residual scarring.

Acne rosacea affects older people and presents as a red face and occasionally pustules. The condition is made worse by spicy food, high emotion and alcohol.

Treatment

1/ Wash regularly and keep the scalp clean.
2/ Drink lots of water, at least a litre a day.
3/ When treating an outbreak, refrain from alcohol and spicy food.
4/ Do not squeeze spots! It spreads the infection.
5/ Exercise regularly and expose the body to UV light.
6/ Treat affected areas with Aloe Vera Clear Gelly.
For specific details on the Gelly visit http://myhealthourwellbeing.flp.com

Case Study

"I am an eighteen year old who has suffered from acne for the past three years. I was so bad that I was prescribed courses of antibiotics throughout the winter. Although this helped clear up the acne, I wasn't allowed to take the tablets during the summer because of an adverse reaction to sunlight so, by the following winter, the acne was back with a vengance. That winter my mother started me on bee propolis and garlic thyme tablets, as well as a drink containing aloe vera gel with glucosomine and chondroitin for my long-standing knee injury.
To begin with, I was very sceptical and keen to go back on antibiotics, but my mother ascked me to give the new regime a real chance to work. I can honestly say that over the last two months I have noticed a big difference and now I do not need to be persuaded to continue with the tablets. Also, I am receiving physiotherapy for the knee injury and the aloe drink seems to be speeding up the recovery"

Andrew McBain

Why Aloe Vera Works

Dr Peter Athertone explains in his book, Aloe Vera The Medicine Plant,  in great detail the physiological ways the aloe gel aids healing. He concludes the gel works on two main areas, the skin and the digestive tract and bowel.
Both areas are particularly important in treating skin conditions, The former is obvious as it speeds up the healing process. The effect on the digestive tract means that the body can absorb the micro nutrient required to speed natural healing.

The above post has been written using information Drawn from Aloe Vera, The Medicine Plant by Dr Peter Athertone. I strongly recommend that if you suffer from a skin condition you read his book and take from it whatever might prove to be life changing in your case.

To find the best aloe vera products from the world's leading producer which is covered by a 60 day money back guarantee, visit http://myhealthourwellbeing.flp.com

Aloe Vera As Part of a Treatment Programme For Eczema

There are two specific types of eczema, exogenous caused by external factors such as allergies or irritants, endogenrou is often linked to asthma and hayfeves which comes from within.

Juvenile or 'atopic eczema is present virtually from birth and is often linked to asthma and hayfever which appears later in life.

Eczema can be chronic and dry with red thickening patches which itch. Scratching makes the patches itch worse and so the cycle goes. 'Wet eczema' can be sudden in onset and be acute with blister formation and weeping.

In his book, Aloe Vera, The Medicine Plant, Dr Peter Atherton suggests the following basic treatment.

1/ Do not use soap but an emollient soap substitute instead.
2/ Use a moisturiser to reduce the dryness of the skin which will in turn reduce the itching.
3/ Use an anti-inflammatory creme.
4/ To avoid infection use a topical antibiotic.

He goes on to recommend using a creme containing Aloe Vera for its anti-inflammatory, anti itching properties, Lanolin as a moisturised and bee propolis as a natural antibiotic. Apply three time a day.
Drink Aloe Vera Gel to provide the body with the micro-nutrients required for new strong healthy cell growth.

For details of specific products available please visit my website  http://myhealthourwellbeing.flp.com

Case Study

"After using Aloe Vera Propolis Creme twice daily for three or four weeks on our nine year old daughter's eczema, the eczema patches disappeared! However, it did get worse before it got better and it was important that we persevered at that point We understand that was the 'healing chrisis' when the damaged skin cells are pushed up to the surface by the deeper layer of healing skin. We continue to use the creme to keep the condition at bay.

The creme has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties,but without the side effects of hydrocortizone cremes. It also moisturises as it heals and is easily absorbed as well, to two jobs are done at once.

The lignins in Aloe carry the creme deep into the dermis, promoting healing from that level. Lighter cremes do not penetrate so far and whilst ointment may do, it is far stickier. Aloe has also been found to leave less scarring in the healing process.

A tube of Aloe Vera is 2 1/2 times the size of a normal tube of prescribed hydrocortizone and is therefore more cost effective than prescription drugs. As a mother, I am quite happy to pay for my children to have a safe and effective alternative to steroid cremes."

John and Juliet Ross

Where to find Aloe Vera

The American physician, Dr Ivan Danhoff suggests the following;

"The best Aloe is a preparation that maximises the desired constituents, minimises any ingredient with negative effects, maintains the constituents in an unaltered and active form, preserves the actions and benefits and is present inthe final product in amounts which, indeed, can bring about the desired result when the product is used as recommended."

Forever products use only 100% inner leaf gel and is presented in their patented stabilised form to ensure the finest quality and is certified by the International Aloe Science Council.

To find specific Aloe Vera products please visit my Website  http://myhealthourwellbeing.flp.com

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Thank you for your time. Anna

Psoriasis - The Effects Of Aloe Vera As A Treatment

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that featured in Dr Peter Atherton’s  research fellowship at Oxford when he was looking at the effects of aloe vera as a treatment . He went on to publish ‘Aloe Vera The Medicine Plant’ which I will refer to in this post.

He concludes that Psoriasis is in fact a general disorder of the immune system that manifests itself as anything from a little flakiness of the scalp to raised red plaques affecting the whole body. The disorder can be exacerbated by stress, alcohol consumption and digestive problems.

As to the use of Aloe Vera as a treatment he suggests that Aloe Vera shampoos, topical crèmes and gels can soothe the rashes, it is the drinking gels that play a key part because of their effect on the immune system.

Psoriasis is a collection of symptoms which vary in different people, it is referred to as a syndrome, so he believes only certain types of Psoriasis can be helped.

Case Study:

“I have been suffering from chronic psoriasis for seven years. One morning whilst shaving, I noticed a small circular scale over my right ear. Then, when having a haircut, I noticed more scales around my hairline.

My doctor informed me that it was psoriasis. He explained that it was an ailment for which there was no cure and that very little was known about its actual cause. He recommended coal tar treatment called Oxipor. Rather than heal my condition, it made it worse and I broke out in new areas ; eight months later my whole body was covered.

During this time I made numerous visits to skin specialists. I was put on various treatments, all cortisone-based namely Diprosone, Bentovate, Dernovate and others. At this point my body was raw and bleeding and the itch was almost unbearable.

For six years I never went out in public without wearing a long sleeved garment and, because my shirt was red with blood, I also had to wear a jacket. The trauma and mental depression I went through was dreadful. At this point, I decided to find out as much about Psoriasis as possible. After a lot of research, I came to the conclusion that the side effects of Cortisone far outweighed the benefits, which in my case were none.

In my view, there are no chemical answers to this problem because the amount of chemical and toxins consumed by us each day are far too high. I always believed that the answer had to come from within because it was from there that the problem began. I tried various herbalists for a cure but once again to no avail.

One evening a friend called to say he might be able to help. He gave me a container of Aloe Vera gel, some Aloe Vera activator, some propolis crème, bath gelee and a loofah. He advised me to take two fluid ounces of the gel twice daily, and to bath once a day using the bath gelee and loofah to remove the scales.

I began the treatment on the Thursdy, by Friday morning the itch had completely disappeared. I rang Michael straight away with the good news. I applied the activator and propolis crème daily and within five days I could see a vast improvement.

The second week my skin flared up considerably for four days ( Authors note; This is referred to as ‘the healing crisis’ as new cells grow under the edpidermis displacing the damaged areas). After this, white patches of new skin began to emerge all over my body and thus I understood that healing had begun. These white patches grew larger and larger until three to four weeks later, my body was virtually clear. Pimples and spots of varying sizes appeared; these are what i called ‘secondaries’.

I am now at a stage where I have been taking the gel for six weeks and my body is clearing up at a steady pace. I have no doubt that I have found the answer to my problem and it is my dearest wish that I might be able to help thousands of people who also suffer silently with these problems.

I must also stress that, in my experience, alcohol greatly inhibited the healing process, so I abstained completely. I would strongly advise anyone on this treatment to do likewise until the course of treatment is complete.

I believe in my heart that we owe a great debt of gratitude to those who have given us an array of high quality natural healing products which cause no side effects”    Finbarr Lehane

From “Aloe Vera The Medicine Plant” by Dr Peter Atherton

Elsewhere in his book Dr Atherton recommends 100% stabilised aloe vera gel taken as a health drink and, furthermore, the drink needs to contain a substantial quantity of parenchymatous gel and that a product that is clear, looks like water and tastes like water, then it probably is water, and not particularly beneficial. Any container should bear the mark of the International Aloe Science Council.

I have concluded that the best products available are Forever Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Lotion, Aloe Moisturising Lotion, and Aloe Propolis Creme.

Finally, using Forever products are covered by a 60 day money back guarantee that further ensure the quality of their products.

To see more visit my website http://myhealthourwellbeing.flp.com

My next blog post will be on the subject of Eczema

Until next time.... Anna

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