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5 Reasons to Use Aloe Vera, The Plant of Immortality. Simple Way to Lose Weight & Stay Healthy!
Aloe vera is quite an incredible medicinal plant full of nutritional benefits. Different parts of the plant are used for different purposes and aloe vera has both internal and external applications. Aloe Vera contains over 200 active components including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, polysaccharide, and fatty acids.
Aloe Vera has long been known as a handy product to cool the skin after overindulging in the sun but its uses and benefits do not stop there. The cactus-like plant has been valued for thousands of years for its cleansing and cooling properties. It is to no surprise that the Egyptians referred to it as “the plant of immortality” and even Cleopatra herself used it in her beauty regime almost 3,000 years ago.
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Check out the top 5 reasons why you should be using this spiky green plant for your health.
1.A Super Food: Aloe Vera is a gelatinous plant food that moves through the intestinal tract absorbing toxins along the way helping with digestion and aiding in detoxification. Aloe Vera when consumed is packed full of polysaccharide which stimulate the white blood cells in our immune system to strengthen and fight against viruses. Aloe’s natural high levels of anti-oxidants also naturally help to increase the bodies overall sense of wellbeing.
2.Aloe Vera for weight-loss: Improving your digestion, and detoxifying your body will have a secondary effect of promoting weight loss because when you start to improve your digestion you naturally eliminate more efficiently, which is a primary way that we all detoxify – through our bowels. This will lighten your toxic load on your body and will give you more energy. According to Britt Brandon, the author of The Everything Guide to Aloe Vera for Health, “Aloe vera can improve the effectiveness of your diet and maximise your weight-loss potential. With ample amounts of vitamins and minerals that contribute to weight-loss, as well as amino acids, enzymes and sterols, aloe vera ensures your diet is not only supportive of weight-loss, but also improves the body’s absorption and utilisation, improving overall health as well asweight-loss success.”
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How to drink aloe vera juice: The natural taste of aloe vera is so bitter that you wouldn’t think of consuming it as is. Take the gel, dice it into small pieces and blend. Now mix a bit of this with some other fruit or vegetable juice that’s preferably sweet. You can also use the leaves of aloe vera, blend them, strain and drink. If you find it too bitter then mix it up with honey and drink. You can also add some lemon to this mix.
3.Muscle and joint pain: Aloe vera has more than 10 natural substances to ease aches and pains. As a topical, these active constituents penetrate to relieve sore muscles and joint pain associated with arthritis and other injuries. When ingested, aloe vera can help inhibit the inflammatory response while supporting joint health and mobility.
4.Aloe Vera is great for the skin: Because of aloe’s well-known healing properties for the skin, aloe is one of the primary compounds used in the cosmetic industry.
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Aloe Vera has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can prevent and reduce skin inflammation. This natural ingredient is perfect for providing the skin with natural source of moisture and providing a glowing complexion. It is a known vulnerary, (meaning it helps heal wounds) and is great for applying topically to burns, abrasions, psoriasis and even to bug bites. Aloe acts as an analgesic, acting to help relieve pain of wounds.
5.Relax: It is thought that Aloe Vera balances the body’s system, stimulating the defence and adaptive mechanisms of the body, helping you to cope with life’s stresses.
