The Everything Guide to Aloe Vera for Health: Discover the Natural Healing Power of Aloe Vera

by Britt Brandon

Overview

Discover the amazing benefits of this ancient healing plant!

You know that aloe vera can soothe a sunburn or an insect bite. But did you know that it can also fight inflammation, strengthen the immune system, and improve your health? Researchers are also studying the plant's effects on weight loss, diabetes, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and seasonal allergies. This natural remedy, which has been used for centuries, is a therapeutic powerhouse, full of vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids.

In The Everything Guide to Aloe Vera for Health, you'll find:

• Hundreds of uses for the gel and juice
• Tips for growing and harvesting aloe vera
• 50 recipes for smoothies, juices, and health and beauty products

In this fascinating guide, you'll learn about the uses of aloe throughout history, current research into the many potential benefits of aloe vera juice, and ways to incorporate aloe into your daily routine to improve your overall health and vitality!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440586958
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	03/06/2015
Series:	Everything®
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	585 KB

About the Author

Britt Brandon is a certified personal trainer; a certified fitness nutrition specialist; and the author of many books, including Apple Cider Vinegar for Health, Coconut Oil for Health, The I Love My NutriBullet Recipe Book, Activated Charcoal for Health, and The “I Love My Instant Pot” Vegan Recipe Book. As a competitive athlete, trainer, mom of three small children, and fitness and nutrition blogger on her own website (UltimateFitMom.com), she is well versed in the holistic approaches to keeping your body in top-performing condition.

Table of Contents

Top 10 Things to Know about Aloe Vera 12

Introduction 13

01 A Long History of Use 15

An Ancient Medicinal Plant 16

Egypt 16

Ancient China and Japan 17

The Spread of Aloe to the World 18

Early Documented Uses 19

Traditional Medicinal Uses 21

Modern Medicinal Uses 22

02 Aloe Vera: The Healing Plant 25

Anatomy of the Aloe Plant 26

Aloe Plant Varieties 29

Growing Aloe 31

Harvesting Aloe 33

03 The Benefits of Aloe Vera 37

Vitamins 38

Minerals 42

Amino Acids 49

Enzymes 51

Anthraquinones 52

Phytochemicals Worth Mentioning 53

Aloe Vera and Immunity 54

04 Skin Soothing 57

The Skin 58

Scrapes, Cuts, and Bruises 60

Burns 63

Insect Bites and Stings 65

Irritations 66

Serious Skin Conditions 68

05 Antiaging and Longevity 75

Energy and Stamina 76

Immunity 78

Cognitive Function 79

Bone and Muscle Maintenance 81

06 Beauty Treatments 91

Skin 92

Hair 95

Teeth 98

Nails 100

07 Aloe Vera and Weight 111

Weight Loss and Maintenance 112

Body Composition: All Pounds Are Not Created Equally 113

Energy and Exercise 115

Metabolism 117

Nutrition and Deficiencies 119

08 Digestive Issues 129

Heartburn 131

Constipation 132

Stomach Ulcers 133

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) 135

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 137

Diverticulitis 138

Gallstones 139

09 Chronic Diseases 147

Heart Disease 148

Stroke 151

Cancer 152

Diabetes 155

Obesity 157

10 Inflammation 167

How Does Inflammation Happen? 168

Types of Inflammation 169

Common Treatments 170

How Aloe Can Help 171

11 Brain Health 183

An introduction to Your Brain 185

Dysfunctions of the Brain 188

Maintaining Brain Health 190

How Aloe Can Help 191

12 Aloe Vera Benefits for Children 201

From Conception to Birth 202

Illness and Disease Prevention 205

Proper Growth and Development 208

Nutrition 211

Sleep 215

13 Aloe Vera and Women 225

Women's Health 226

Fitness 229

Nutrition 232

Stress 235

Immunity 237

14 Aloe Vera for Men 247

Men's Health 248

Fitness 250

Nutrition 253

Mental Health 256

Immunity 259

15 Aloe Vera Safety and Concerns 269

A Scar on the Healing Plant 270

Is Aloe Safe? 272

Harmful Combinations 274

Who Shouldn't Use Aloe? 276

Appendix A Online Resources 277

Appendix B Scientific Studies Proving Benefits of Aloe Vera 281

Standard U.S./Metric Measurement Conversions 287

Index 289