Posts Tagged ‘Science’
The Benefits of Aloe Vera Supplements
As reported in LiveStrong.com The aloe vera plant in pill form has many benefits such as the following: Diabetes “Early studies show that, when ingested, aloe vera assists in lowering blood sugar levels, says the University of Maryland Medical Center. This refers to individuals who have type 2, or adult onset, diabetes.” Digestive Track…
Read MoreAloe Vera’s Anti-Inflammatory Effects
The U. S. National Library of Medicine in their Abstract on Aloe Vera for Tissue Engineering reports the following as regards to Aloe Vera’s effect on inflammation: “Aloe has been described as having anti-inflammatory effects, wound healing properties, radiation damage repair benefits, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antidiabetic, and antineoplastic activities, hematopoietic stimulation, and antioxidant effects [29,33].…
Read MoreBoost Your Immune System for Cold and Flu Season
HEALTHY EVERYDAY reports several things you can do during cold and flu season, including having an Aloe Vera plant in your home which filter out common volatile organic compounds (VOCs). “Why did you get the flu last time? Probably because you came in contact with an infected person’s airborne secretions (ew, sorry), or touched an infected…
Read MoreGMO – Apples & Meat
According to GMO News … “So far, it’s been pretty easy to avoid consuming genetically-engineered food. Buying organic and looking out for Non-GMO Project verification can give you assurance that you’re not getting anything genetically engineered. Could all that be about to change? A new wave of genetically engineered food is about to hit the…
Read MoreAssessment of the Prebiotic Potential of Aloe Vera
According to a PubMed.gov abstract – “In vitro assessment of the prebiotic potential of Aloe vera mucilage and its impact on the human microbiota… “Aloe vera mucilage is reported to be rich in acemannan that is a polysaccharide with a backbone of β-(1→4)-D-mannose residues acetylated at the C-2 and C-3 positions and contains some side…
Read MoreEvidence for the Health Benefits of Aloe Vera
Science and Medicine are recognizing more and more of the benefits of Aloe Vera. Medical News Today documents what they call 8 of the evidence-based health benefits of Aloe Vera. Here is what they list: 1. Contains healthy plant compounds 2. Has antioxidant and antibacterial properties 3. Accelerates the healing of burns 4. Reduces dental plaque 5.…
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