Prevent Sun Burn With Aloe Vera

Having a sun tan can make us look and feel better. The pyschological factor of not have a washed out appearance can give us self confidence and higher self esteem.

The rays of the sun are extremely beneficial to health but only in small doses. The human body was not designed to be exposed to the sun for long periods – especially white caucasions.

This does not negate the fact that when the sun makes an appearance many of us will seek to become as tanned as possible in the quickest amount of time – often laying for hours sunbathing.

Although the rays of the sun are beneficial to us, not just for appearance and pyschologically but it produces Vitamin D that is essential for our body’s good health, too much exposure can have serious long term health implications.

Sunbathing And The Skin

Our holiday in the sun usually revolves around laying by the pool or sea, soaking up as much sunshine as possible before jetting back to reality.

It is not until later on in life that we have to pay the price. The long term sun worshippers are easily spotted – too much exposure to the sun almost certainly results in premature ageing. The obsessive sunbather that will sunbathe at every given opportunity is the most likley to look wrinkled, haggered and old before their time.

It is ironic that the one thing thought responsible for inner and outer beauty will eventually contribute to the opposite. Hoist by your own petard!

Sun Tanning With Aloe Vera

The warnings about too much sun have been heeded by some and ignored by others. When all is said and done, sun shine means outdoor activities.

So what can we do to protect our skin from too much exposure to the sun.

Applying high factor suncreens or sun tan lotions is obvious and always recommended – but occasionaly we may find ourselves in a situation where we have no sun lotion to hand.

Aloe Vera For Sun Protection

Aloe Vera is a great natural substance that can not only aid and soothe the after effects of too much sun but add nutrients to the skin that enable us to bear the suns rays for longer.

Aloe vera can help slow down the ageing process of the skin and enable us to keep our much valued sun tan for longer.

Most sun tan lotions and sun creams incorporate trace Aloe Vera but this will have a minimal effect.

An oraly taken Aloe Vera tablet taken daily will provide us with the maximum benefit that Aloe Vera has to offer.

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Can Aloe Vera Replace Non-Steroidals?

Every year in the UK, approximately 25 million prescriptions are written for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). That doesn’t include those non-steroidal drugs that are bought over the counter.

They’re very effective. If you’ve ever injured yourself, you’ll know just how painful the inflammation in the muscles, tendons or joints can be. And that inflammation – the body’s secondary reponse to healing – can be more painful than the original injury itself. You’ve probably bought non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs from the chemist without even thinking about it. Nurofen® and Ibuprofen are over-the-counter NSAIDs.

The full list of non-steroidals covers aspirin, naproxen (Aleve®, Naprosyn®), ibuprofen (Nurofen®, Motrin®), diclofenac (Voltarol®), piroxicam (Feldene®) and others. Essentially, they are a class of drugs that have a strong anti-inflammatory effect. They’re effective in reducing mild to moderate pain – muscle strains & sprains, joint and tendon problems – as well as helping with headaches; reducing fevers; and alleviating the symptoms of coughs, colds and flu. Which is why NSAIDs also often included in many cold and allergy preparations.

So NSAIDs are widely used and prescribed; and clearly have important benefits. Yet like many manufactured drugs, there are possible complications and side-effects.

How Aloe Vera Can Help IBS

A good example is that aspirin (also an NSAID) is widely used to inhibit the blood clotting to prevent and reduce the effect of strokes and heart attacks in high-risk individuals. (A good thing.) Yet that very benefit can be a complication. Since NSAIDs prevent or reduce blood clotting, this might lead to prolonged bleeding after injury or surgery. (A bad thing.) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can also increase blood pressure in certain patients with hypertension and so counteract the drugs used to treat hypertension. (Another bad thing.)

There are a number of other side-effects with NSAIDs. These vary between the drugs and from person to person. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, decreased appetite, skin rashes, headaches, dizziness and drowsiness. People with asthma should be careful taking NSAIDs because of an increased risk of an allergic reaction.

Aloe Vera And Asthma

If that wasn’t enough, the more serious(!) complications include fluid retention, edema, allergic reactions, duodenal and stomach ulcers, kidney failure and liver failure.

A US study puts the effect of NSAIDs into perspective: deaths from non-steroidal/gastrointestinal complications (ie. NSAIDs causing ulcers, which then bleed significantly) are higher than deaths from cervical cancer or malignant melanoma!

In the UK, those figures carry some weight. According to the evidence-based medicine website Bandolier, there are about 12,000 NSAID-related hospital admissions in the UK each year and 2,500 NSAID-related deaths.

So next time you have a mild headache, maybe think twice before you reach for that handy box of non-steroidal pills!

Ok, enough already! What’s the alternative? Not surprisingly, nature has the answer… In the same way that aspirin was derived from tree-bark, many pharmaceutical drugs take their cues from the natural properties of plants and herbs. The big pharma companies find the properties they want, then try to isolate them for a particular effect.

Why not let nature dictate what’s best? Aloe Vera has many natural properties – one of which is as a strong anti-inflammatory and analgaesic (pain-killer). Aloe has been shown to reduce swelling and inflammation with no negative side-effects. In fact the only side-effects from Aloe Vera are likely to be positive ones. Instead of having to take an NSAID with another drug, to counteract the possibility of duodenal ulcer, take Aloe Vera – which is going to protect and help heal any digestive problems — not cause them!

We’ve found one Aloe Vera tablet called Aloeride which is made to pharmaceutical standards, and is prescribed privately by doctors and therapists. World renowned naturopath Jan De Vries is a keen advocate.

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Treating Ulcerative Colitis With Aloe Vera

Ulcerative Colitis is a fairly common condition, with an estimated 1 in every 600 people suffering from ulcerative colitis in the Western world. In the UK alone there are thought to be around 100,000 known cases of the disease.

The incidence is far lower in ‘less-developed’ nations, which may indicate that our refined diet may play a large role in the incidence of ulcerative colitis.

Ulcerative Colitis is a digestive disorder and a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that’s common to the large intestines or colon.

Ulcerative Colitis is similar to Crohn’s Disease but sometimes confused with Irritable Bowel Syndome (IBS), which is a less problematic and less serious digestive disorder.

Symptoms Of Ulcerative Colitis

Diarrhea with traces of blood can be the first sign of the disease. If left untreated the amount of blood may gradually increase. Ulcerative colitis could also be present if there is an abnormal increase in the frequency of bowel movements, along with abdominal pain.

The condition can cause the colon to become extremely painful and inflamed and in some cases tiny ulcers can form on the colon lining. These tiny ulcers can become aggravated and bleed,  causing mucus, pus and a great deal of discomfort.

For Some, ulcerative colitis is just a minor inconvenience. For others it can have a serious impact on the quality of their life.

Causes Of Ulcerative Colitis

The exact cause of the disease is unkown but thought to involve a few key factors:

• Genetically inherited – it could be a gene that is passed on by parents or grandparents.
• Environment – built up, over crowded areas seem to have a percentage of UC suffers than other areas
• Immune System – our immune system fails to recognise its own cells, and causes inflammation in the colon.
• Dietary Factors – diets high in sugar, salt and saturated fats seem to increase the risk of UC

Who Is Most At Risk

There are many possible factors involved and identifying a high risk group is an impossible task – although recent research has shown people of European descent are more likely to suffer from Ulcerative Colitis than any other group.

Treatment For Ulcerative Colitis

Unfortunately there is no cure for ulcerative colitis, although there are a number  of treatments that help ease the symptoms; and in many cases can control the advance of ulcerative colitis, depending on the severity of the condition.

If you suspect you may be suffering from UC, you should visit your GP as soon as possible, to get an accurate diagnosis. Although there is no absolute cure, they can make a diagnosis, or refer you to a specialist, so treatment can be prescribed.

Most treatments are in the exploratory stage and should be taken under supervision from a professional medical practitioner.

Alternative Treatment Using Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera can aid, soothe and treat many skin conditions and disorders. The intestines are part of the largest human organ – the skin. This explains why aloe vera is so effective both for external skin conditions and ‘internal skin conditions’ - digestive conditions, IBS and so on.

Recently clinical trials have taken place to assess the response of using Aloe Vera to treat Ulcerative Colitis. The initial results were extremely positive – although it must be stressed that this is not a cure but more a step to soothe, reduce pain and improve the quality of life.

Aloeride is phamaceuatically produced but natural Aloe Vera tablet containing 100% pure aloe vera.

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