Aloe vera was discovered more than 5000 years ago. Its benefits are many and varied but most important, is its medicinal value. It is used in
the treatment of wounds and lacerations, skin infections, balancing the body ph, blood
purification, etc. Aloe is highly alkaline and hence very beneficial to people suffering
from hyperacidity, heartburns and other related illnesses caused by acidity. Aloe vera and
alkalizing therefore go hand in hand. Aloe vera is used to soothe the digestive system since indigestion many times caused by
hyperacidity is the cause of many illnesses. With the rampant usage of processed food in
the society today, cases of indigestion are very common. The digestive process is a
process where the foods we take which include proteins, and fats as well as carbohydrates,
must be broken down from complex substances to simpler ones. Aloe is rich in a variety of
amino acids, monosaccharide, fatty acids and enzymes that act as a catalyst to help break
down the complex food substances to simple food substances. As such, indigestion problems
caused by acidity are helped by aloe vera. It goes without saying that aloe vera alkalizes
the acidity in the body. In relation to the above, it is important to note that aloe vera alkalizes the body using
its unique properties, something that makes doctors recommend intake of aloe vera to
people suffering from stomach ulcers. Ulcers are caused either by a bacteria called
helicopter pylori, heredity, or simply by poor eating habits. The intake of foods rich in
acids, like processed foods such as rice, cheese, pasta, potato chips, refined sugars, and
alcoholic drinks, are all highly acidic and aloe vera helps neutralize these acids. Heartburn that occurs after eating certain acidic foods are also soothed using aloe vera. Aloe vera detoxifies the body, getting rid of the acidity in it. Aloe vera is very important in losing belly fat. Natural drinks made from the inner gel of
the aloe plant goes a long way in cutting down on belly fat. It does so by improving your
metabolism due to the properties found in it as discussed above, boosting your immune
system and providing you with new energy. Due to its nutritional properties and cleansing
ability, its intake makes it easier to perform some belly fat cutting exercises. Besides,
as aloe acts on the digestive system making foods more digestible, and by arresting fatty
tissues, less fat is stored in the body. Aloe Vera is also recommended for acne and other skin blemishes. This is because it
cleanses the blood and opens up the pores on your skin that clog and cause acne. By using
aloe vera creams you are left with bright and revitalized skin. Aloe vera is used to balance the bodies ph and hence used in the treatment of vaginal
infections like yeast infections. Simply apply aloe vera gel to the infected area. Do this
several other times for prolonged treatment. Aloe vera is highly alkaline but that does not mean that it should be used alone. The use
of other alkaline vegetables should be adopted. Such vegetables include carrots, broccoli,
spinach, and cabbage, among others.
