Did you know that aloe vera can soothe and support your health on the inside and out?
It has been used therapeutically for thousands of years and is one of the most frequently used herbal therapies in the world!
How does it help?
The transparent gel found within aloe’s leaves has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and healing properties. Whether you put it on your skin, sip on the juice or take it in supplement form, aloe offers an impressive list of health benefits:
- It has been clinically proven to speed up healing in all kinds of wounds while stimulating collagen production to help repair damaged skin tissue from burns to pressure sores.
- Regular swishing with an aloe-based mouthwash can do wonders for your oral health. Aloe has many anti-bacterial ingredients that help kill cavity and plaque causing bacteria. It can also soothe irritated gums and lowers pain and inflammation from dental surgery.
- Aloe juice is very nourishing containing a range of minerals including zinc and magnesium as well as Vitamins A, C and E as well as Vitamin B12.
- Many people have found success in using aloe vera juice to relieve the discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome and symptoms of GERD such as heartburn and nausea. It is also a natural laxative so can be used to treat constipation.
If you are looking for a simpler, more natural approach to wellness, aloe should be at the top of your list.
Davina Dowling
This blog was written by Davina Dowling. Davina is a Registered Nutritional Therapist, Dip. NT, mNTOI and Health Educator. You will find her in our Wexford store if you have any questions and also you can check out her website here.
