Chloe Adisson answers:

Actually Aloe is great for you – of course it is not a substitute for water. I usually drink half a glass a day, trust me it is an acquired taste. It really helped me with my acid reflux and my digestive issues.

I did a lot of research and as far as I can tell there are no damaging side effects. Of course everyone is different.

Chloe Adisson answers:

Aloe Vera can be used topically to heal wounds and for various skin conditions, and orally as a laxative. In addition to traditional uses, people take aloe orally to treat a variety of conditions, including diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, and osteoarthritis. People use aloe topically for osteoarthritis, burns, and sunburns.

Use of topical aloe vera is not associated with significant side effects. However, abdominal cramps and diarrhea have been reported with oral use of aloe vera. People with diabetes who use glucose-lowering medication should be cautious if also taking aloe by mouth because preliminary studies suggest aloe may lower blood glucose levels.

Chloe Adisson answers:

It happens. It also takes at times a month and A half for
your stools to change back. Listen I have been drinking some
Malt lucre with 9% boze in it with A blue color.
My poop turned blue. Drink Jooset and your poop turns blue….

Chloe Adisson answers:

Aloe vera juice is a natural laxative. I’m not sure why you’re drinking aloe vera juice … But this is one of it’s only clinically-proven therapeutic benefits. You may be reducing the effectiveness of your antibiotics by “flushing” them out of your system too quickly by drinking aloe very juice with them. I would recommend against it. (I don’t know why you’d be drinking aloe vera juice … I know it’s sold as an herbal tonic … But it’s not something I’d drink.)

Chloe Adisson answers:

Aloe vera is best taken orally in the form of a juice that you buy in health food shops – it is expensive and tastes disgusting but it used as an inflammatory for the gut. If you take the gel from an Aloe vera plant you have to be sure it is the correct variety cos there are so many varieties out there. Be safe and drink the juice.

Chloe Adisson answers:

The website you mentioned is an awesome site. I can’t think of any more information that you might need.

My own personal experiences with aloe vera juice has been great. It has cleared up my IBS symptoms, helped me to lose weight and has healed my stomach ulcers.

Store bought aloe juice is not as potent as making your own, so I would suggest to review the site you mentioned a learn how to juice the plant yourself.

Another good site is http://www.aloeandyou.com

Here are just a few more tips that you might like:

Here is a list of the top ten benefits of drinking aloe vera juice:

1. Detox

With our stressful lives, the pollution around us and the junk foods we eat, we need to detox and cleanse our systems. Drinking aloe vera juice provides a rich cocktail of vitamins, minerals and trace elements to help our bodies deal with everyday stresses.

2. Natural Immune Support

Aloe vera is full of anti-oxidants – natural immune enhancers which fight free radicals within our body. Free radicals are thought to cause various ailments, as well as speeding up the ageing process. Drinking aloe vera juice regularly gives the body a continual supply of anti-oxidants, which may boost and enhance the immune system.

3. Healthy Digestion and Digestive Problems

A healthy digestive tract ensures that nutrients from the foods we eat are absorbed fully into our bloodstream. Aloe vera juice has natural detoxifying abilities. Drinking aloe vera juice seems to improve bowel regularity and increases protein absorption, while at the same time decrease unfriendly bacteria and yeast – all naturally. Aloe vera has shown it can help reduce and soothe heartburn and other digestive upsets.

4. Reduces Inflammation

Aloe vera juice contains 12 substances which can slow down or inhibit inflammation, without any side-effects. Some people say that drinking aloe vera juice helps with their stiff, swollen or painful joints.

5. Regulates Weight and Energy Levels

Aloe vera juice naturally allows the body to cleanse the digestive system. Our diets include many substances which can cause lethargy and exhaustion. Taken regularly, aloe vera juice ensures a greater feeling of well-being, allowing energy levels to increase and helps maintain a healthy body weight.

6. Daily Dose of Vitamins & Minerals

Aloe vera juice contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12 (the aloe vera plant is one of the few plants in the world to contain vitamin B12), C, E, Folic Acid and Niacin. The human body cannot store some of these vitamins, so we need to supplement them regularly through our diet. The minerals found in aloe vera include Calcium, Sodium, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, Chromium.

7. Collagen and Elastin Repair for Healthy Skin

Drinking aloe vera juice adds a rich supply of raw materials to your diet, which can produce and maintain really healthy skin. The skin replaces itself every 28 days. Using the nutritional building blocks of aloe vera, the skin can use these nutrients daily to help combat the effects of ageing. Aloe vera also helps in soothing minor burns, cuts, scrapes and skin irritations.

8. Amino Acids

The human body requires 20 amino acids to build protein; 8 of these amino acids are ‘essential’ which means the body can’t make them itself. Aloe vera contains 19 of these amino acids, and 7 of the essential amino acids. So drinking aloe vera juice tops up your body’s daily supply.

9. Dental Health and Hygiene

Aloe vera is extremely helpful for your mouth and gums. As well as its natural anti-bacterial and anti-microbial actions, it contains vitamins and minerals which promote cell growth and healing. There are some toothgels available which contain a high level of pure aloe vera, which may help with bleeding gums and mouth ulcers.

10. Better than Supplements

Recent research has shown that adding good foods to our diets, with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, is far better than adding supplements alone. The good news is that Aloe Vera juice is considered a food, rather than a manufactured supplement, so our bodies can absorb all the nutrients more easily, and utilize them more effectively.

The health benefits of aloe vera juice have long been known. It has been used historically as a soothing balm, applied externally for cuts, scrapes and burns. Modern uses of aloe vera are extensive.

The health benefits of aloe vera taken internally include: improved circulation, regulation of blood pressure, promotes healing of bones and joints, strengthens the immune system, defends the body against bacteria, heals internal tissue damage, heals ulcers, improves and even eliminates constipation, blood sugar regulation, and reduces itchiness in psoriasis helping it to heal.

Drinking two to four ounces a day is all that is required to gain the many benefits of aloe vera juice. If you drink it daily, aloe vera can aid your digestion, improve your circulation and det

Chloe Adisson answers:

Aloe vera was the big thing back in the days dating far back from queen cleopatra. Supposedly she used aloe vera extract for her hair and skin. Aloe vera was also used to treat wounds back in the day.

Chloe Adisson answers:

Taking in aloe vera juice will cure constipation like ::snaps fingers:: that!
Weight loss has more to do with eating right–not restricting–and exercising right…but the juice will help because it will help things moving along inside!

Chloe Adisson answers:

Aloe vera juice is said to be one of the finest body cleansers, cleaning morbid matter from the stomach, liver, kidneys, spleen, bladder, and is considered the finest, known colon cleanser. Studies have shown that it is healing and soothing in the relief of indigestion, stomach distress and ulcers. People claim relief from arthritis, bladder and kidney infections; leg cramps, constipation, hemorrhoids, insomnia, and for vaginitis, it is said to be an excellent vaginal douche. An excellent internal tonic for energy and well being Aloe juice may add greatly to the strength of the food fed, digestive tract, skin, and overall good health and happiness.
I drink aloe vera juice almost every morning before my coffee.
Its a good cleansing and i feel it like a “band aid” for my stomach. Organic ,is the best choice.

Chloe Adisson answers:

You have not read much at all. It’s for skin care.

Chloe Adisson answers:

Lemon balm teas were traditionally administered to calm the mind. For ages, people have relied on its extracts to treat the symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders; and infusions of the herb were prepared to treat headaches and nervousness. Its bioactive compounds – flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins, and triterpenes contain antioxidant and anti-hemorrhoidal properties that are relevant in healing nervine conditions. The herb induces relaxation by curtailing modes of anxiety and irritability.

Lavender on the other hand is regarded as the ultimate relaxation herb. It contains linalool and lavandulyl acetate-active constituents that help ease nervous tension. Linalyl Acetate, an anti-inflammatory substance known to effectively ease nervine pain, is also present in its extracts. Lavender extracts are traditionally used to relieve stress, headaches and fatigue. As a tonic, it reinforces the nervous system against episodes of exhaustion. Meanwhile in aromatherapy, the herb is used to clear moods of depression while inducing sleep.

Passion Flower is yet another herb that contains a boost of flavonoids known for its anti-anxiety effects. Traditionally administered to ease nervous restlessness, the herb has been observed to lower blood pressure as a way of promoting relaxation to the body. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, the herb can help relieve neuralgia and as an antispasmodic, the Passion Flower eases the tremors and nervous shaking associated with panic attacks.

In line with its natural constituents, the body easily adapts to the active compounds of herbal remedies and therefore promotes healing without ensuing negative physiological consequences. Today, herbalists have come up with standardized herbal supplements for anxiety and panic attacks, such as PureCalm, which have been formulated from the expert combination of lemon balm, lavender, and passion flower extracts, and prepared in a concentrated tincture format to holistically promote the routine functions of a healthy nervous system. Using herbal supplements such as PureCalm to calm nervous tensions during the day will give you that perfect peace of mind you have been yearning for all along.

Chloe Adisson answers:

I have been taking flax seed oil (high in omega 3 & omega 6 fatty acids) to help with my depression & it does work. With no side effects. Go for it!

I’ve also read research papers that claim that pharmacological doses of saffron are as effective as Prozac in treating depression, with none of the side-effects. Unfortunately saffron is very expensive.

Good Luck!

Chloe Adisson answers:

I am a firm believer in alternative medicine but I also believe that you must first have a diagnosis from a traditional medical professional– especially in your case considering I have read your other questions.

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Chloe Adisson answers:

Some of the most popular natural products for helping with mood are St. John’s Wort, SAMe, 5-HTP (or Tryptophan), Rhodiola Rosea, and some stress-relievers like GABA or L-Theanine can help, too.
On the flip side, if you have taken any antidepressant recently, you may want to check with a pharmacist or doctor to see how soon you can safely take these… A lot of antidepressants interact negatively with a lot of supplements, especially mood supporters like these.

Aside from supplements, you can also try going out and doing things you enjoy, spending time with friends, or even having a good cry. If that’s not enough to help, maybe talking it out with a trusted friend or an objective third-party person (like a counselor).
Just remember, even though you might feel bad, it’s never as bad as it may feel. Everyone goes through tough times and we can all get through it… Sometimes we just need a little extra help Good luck!

Chloe Adisson answers:

Poor thing, I have been where you are and its not pretty….

Definitely see a natural therapist who can give you a herbal mixture to take to ease your stressed out nervous system. I can’t remember what was in mine (hawthorne, ginger etc springs to mind) but I had to take 5ml x 3 times a day. It worked wonders for me. Additionally, my naturopath put me on fish oil, protein shakes (helps with serotonin production), magnesium and B Vitamin supplement in one.

I also saw a psychologist to talk about why I was so stressed/anxious which really helped. I think this is really important also, as the herbal treatment won’t work unless you are mentally ready to tackle things.

This seemed to help for me, hope it does for you too. Good luck!