Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Aloe

HERBAL ALOE DRINK AND HERBAL ALOE CONCENTRATE:

This product soothes the digestive system while assisting in cleansing your body. It helps to make everything work twice as fast. Great for ulcers, kidneys, any infections, acid reflux & heartburn, surgery recovery, irritable bowel syndrome, infections, food poisoning, constipation, diarrhea and stomach-gastritis problems.

Aloe Vera Concentrate –
Botanical purgative which stimulates the flow and discharge of bile into the small intestine.
It is both a soothing and healing lubricant for both internal and external use.
It has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Helps to heal ulcers.
Helps to clear up acne.
Wonderful for burns.
Has been known to help many kinds of skin diseases such as dandruff, dermatitis, etc.
Helpful in AID’s because of its cleansing and the carrisyn in aloe may work like AZT without the side effects.

Chamomile Extract –
Excellent nerve tonic, sedative and sleep aid.
Antispasmodic used for headaches, fever, muscle cramps and pain.
It has been used to treat rheumatism and arthritis.
It also helps to alleviate symptoms of cold and asthma.

Sodium Citrate –
This helps to control acidity. May attach itself to trace metals stopping them from entering cells.
It is a food additive from natural sources which is metabolized normally by the body and produces energy.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

WATER-8 GLASSES A DAY KEEPS THE FAT AWAY!


Water is probably the single, most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off. One of the things we take most for granted, water plays a very important role in permanent weight loss. It aids in suppressing the appetite naturally and metabolizing stored fat.

Studies show that a decrease in water intake causes fat deposits to increase. Whereas, an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits. The kidneys do not function properly without enough water. When this occurs, some of their load is passed on to the liver. The liver works to metabolize stored fat into usable energy for the body. If the liver has to aid the kidneys, it can’t function efficiently. Consequently, the liver metabolizes less fat, thus, fat remains stored in the body and weight loss ceases. Many people whose bodies retain water drink less water, hoping to eliminate the problem.
The body sees this action as a threat to its survival, so it attempts to hold on to every drop. Water is then stored in spaces outside the body’s cells. This causes swollen feet, hands and legs. Diuretics offer only temporary relief. The best way to overcome excess water retention is to give the body what it needs-plenty of water. Only then can stored water be released.

Overweight people need more water than thin people. Larger people have a large metabolic load. Water also helps to maintain proper muscle tone by giving muscles their natural ability to contract and by preventing dehydration. It helps prevent sagging skin that usually follows weight loss. Shrinking cells are plumped up by water. The complexion then appears clear, healthy and resilient.

Water also flushes waste from the body and thus eliminates constipation. The endocrine glands function improves, thus the entire system functions more efficiently.

Water not only accomplishes all of the things listed above, it also works with the fiber to create a satisfied feeling and help subdue hunger pains. At least 6-8 eight-ounce glasses of water per day is recommended.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

HeartBurn

You've just enjoyed a big meal and are relaxing in front of the TV when it happens. A burning sensation begins to build in the upper abdomen, behind the breastbone, and makes your chest feel like it's on fire. The burning and pain may travel from your diaphragm all the way to your throat, and may be accompanied with a sour taste and the sensation of food re-entering your mouth.
You're suffering from severe heartburn.
Despite the name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. It's a digestive problem that occurs when stomach acid comes into contact with the lining of the esophagus, causing irritation. Most people suffer from heartburn occasionally, usually after a meal. How do you know when your condition is considered chronic?
If you have heartburn once a month, it's considered mild. If you have heartburn once a week, it's moderate. It's when your heartburn occurs daily that it's considered to be severe.
About 20% of all adults will have heartburn at least once a month. They can manage these uncomfortable episodes with a change in diet, over-the-counter antacids and weight loss. Even those who suffer from moderate heartburn can often find relief with these remedies. But for five to fifteen percent of adults, their heartburn is severe. For all of them a way to go may be with Aloe a more natural help to relieve the burn.

CAUSES
What Causes Heartburn?
Heartburn is caused when stomach acid refluxes--backs up--into the esophagus. This can occur for a number of reasons:
When the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the valve that keeps stomach acid in the stomach, is weakened or relaxed and doesn't do its job properly. This is the most common symptom of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
Certain foods, such as chocolate, fried and fatty foods, peppermint, coffee, alcohol, sugars, can weaken or relax the LES.
Eating large meals or shortly before bedtime.
A hiatal hernia.
Pressure on the stomach, including frequent bending over, tight clothes, lifting, obesity.
Certain medications.
Smoking.
Stress can increase acid production and slow down the emptying of the stomach.
Is Heartburn Serious?
People who suffer from mild heartburn may consider it more of a nuisance than a condition that can cause any serious complications. But for those who suffer from chronic heartburn, episodes occurring from several times a week to several times a day, if it's left untreated can lead to severe complications.
For people who suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), heartburn can be chronic, and severe. This can cause scarring of the esophagus, which narrows the esophagus and makes it difficult to swallow. It can also lead to Barrett's esophagus, a condition where cells similar to those of the stomach lining develop in the lower esophagus. This severe damage to the esophagus increases your risk of developing cancer of the esophagus.

MANAGE
Manage Your Heartburn, you can find relief from your heartburn with a few self-care remedies. This involves making a few lifestyle and diet changes.
Here are a few suggestions:
Eat frequent smaller meals instead of three larger ones.This will help prevent excessive production of stomach acid.

Eat slowly.One way to help you slow down while eating is to put your fork or spoon down between bites.

Don't go to bed with a full stomach.Stay up at least three hours after eating your last meal or large snack before going to bed. This gives acid levels a chance to decrease before your body is in a position where heartburn is more likely to occur.

Raise the head of your bed several inches.With your head elevated, it will help prevent reflux during the night.

Avoid your heartburn triggers.Examples of foods and beverages that can trigger heartburn are coffee (including decaf), alcohol, fatty foods, caffeine-containing beverages and foods, onions, peppermint, chocolate, citrus fruits or juices, tomatoes.

Stop smoking.Nicotine can weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, the muscle that controls the opening between the esophagus and stomach and prevents the acid-containing contents of the stomach from entering the esophagus.

Wear looser-fitting clothes.Tight clothing squeezes the midsection and tends to push stomach contents upward.

Lose weight.If you are overweight, losing weight can help relieve your symptoms.

Chew gum.Chewing gum can provide short-term heartburn relief by stimulating the production of saliva, which dilutes and flushes out stomach acid.

Drink warm liquids.Drinking a glass of lukewarm water or herbal tea after a meal can dilute and flush out stomach acid.

One of the ways I found is to take Aloe liquid either straight, in water or even juice. The aloe drink is a natural aid to relieving heartburn and does not do further damage to your stomach like some antacids and prescriptions do.

Aloe Vera drink supports digestive health naturally. Assists the body's self-cleansing action. Supports internal cleansing and healthy elimination with organic nutrients and enzymes from the aloe vera plant.
One of the many descriptions of the aloe vera plant is that it has magical healing properties. This is due to a basic misunderstanding of many "natural agents" which are often used with the same "Magic Bullet" mentality as many pharmaceutical products.
Aloe vera simply contains a wide spectrum of many substances that the body normally requires for healing.
The following is a list of conditions for which aloe vera is known to be effective:

Skin Disorders (burns, infections, trauma, allergies often respond to topical application)

Stomach and intestinal problems, such as gastritis, indigestion, heartburn, excess acidity, peptic ulcers, and malabsorption.

Cleansing and detoxification

Also it can improve the body's assimilation of nutrients and to stimulate healing.

It is important to note that not all aloe products that are labeled aloe vera are equal.

Feel free to comment!

Best in Health

Rick