ALOE RESULTS / BENEFITS - continued.

AIDS Research

• In many of the studies there was an average of 70% improvement in symptoms and laboratory criteria within 3 to 4 months. ( Terry Pulse, M.D. ,Reg McDaniel, M.D., Terry Watson, D.O., Dr. Clumeck)
• Many patients stated that opportunistic infections had stopped and they were able to return to normal activity.
• Lab studies showed that helper lymphocytes rose to three times the pre-treatment levels. HIV-1 virus could no longer be cultures. P-24 antigen levels for the virus dropped or became negative.
• Researchers discovered that Aloe mucilaginous polysaccharides alter synthesis and thus the structure of the AIDS virus envelope necessary for infecting lymphocytes. (Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee)
• Studies found that there is suppression of the viral messenger RNA in HIV-1 infected leukocytes. Therefore, the reproduction of HIV-1 is inhibited with a natural and non-toxic substance. ( The Southern Research Institute)

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ALOE CAN HELP YOU - RESULTS OF CLINICAL STUDIES

Scientific research proves that the mucilaginous polysaccharides is the sole ingredient responsible for all the healing properties attributed to Aloe.

Cancer Research

• Aloe mucilaginous polysaccharides is taken into the macrophage, and this cell is stimulated to release messenger molecules called cytokines (interferon's, interleukines,prostaglandins, tumor necrosis factor, and stem-cell growth factors).
• All of the immune modulating effects from Aloe contribute greatly to the prevention and healing of malignant cells. (Ian Tizard, Ph.D. and Maurice Kemp, Ph. D., Texas A&M)

Benefits Lung Cancer

• Aloe was the only one of the plant foods that was protective against cancer. "The results of plant epidemiology suggest that aloe prevents human pulmonary carcinogenesis (lung cancer)", and aloe is "widely preventive or suppressive against various human cancers."(Japanese Journal of Cancer Research)

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ABOUT ALOE

• Aloes are succulent (full of juice or sap; having thick, fleshy leaves or stems) plants.
• They belong to the Lily family
• There are more than 150 species of aloe; most are native to South Africa
• Species vary in height from several centimeters to more than 9m (30 ft)
• Aloes have perennial, strong and fibrous roots
• Aloes have numerous, persistent, fleshy leaves, proceeding from the upper part of the root. The leaves are narrow, tapering, thick and fleshy, with spiny teeth at the edges.
• Leaves are designed to retain water and minimize evaporation
• Many of the species of aloe are woody and branching
• In the remote districts of S.W. Africa and Natal, aloes have been discovered 30 to 60 feet in height, with stems as much as 10 feet in circumference.
• Several species are commercially imported as the source of the aloes used in medicine and cosmetics.
• The sap of some aloe plants can be processed for medical use.
• Powdered aloe juice is a laxative, and aloe vera gel soothes burned and frozen skin
• Aloe provides some 200 bio-active components, including 20 essential amino acids.

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Blood Pressure Increase (Hypertension)

Elevated blood pressure -an intermittent or sustained increase in blood pressure exceeding 140/90 mm Hg - strikes more men than women and twice as many Blacks than Whites. By itself, this common sign is easily ignored by the patient; after all he can't see or feel it. However, its causes can be life threatening. Hypertension has been reported to be two to three times more common in women taking hormonal contraceptives than those not taking them. Women ages 35 and older who smoke cigarettes should be strongly encouraged to stop; if they continue to smoke, they should be discouraged from using hormonal contraceptives.
Elevated blood pressure may develop suddenly or gradually. A sudden, severe rise in pressure (exceeding 180/110mm Hg) may indicate life-threatening hypertensives crisis. However, even a less dramatic rise may be equally significant if it heralds a dissecting aortic aneurysm, increased intracranial pressure, myocardial infarction, eclampsia, or thyrotoxicosis.
Usually associated with essential hypertension, elevated blood pressure may also result from a renal or endocrine disorder, a treatment that affects fluid status (such as dialysis), or from the use of certain drugs. Ingestion of large amounts of certain foods, such as black licorice and cheddar cheese, may temporarily elevate blood pressure.
Sometimes, elevated blood pressure may simply reflect inaccurate blood pressure measurement. However , careful measurement alone Blood pressure - the force blood exerts on vessels as it flows through the, -depends on cardiac output, peripheral resistance, and blood volume. A brief review of its regulating mechanisms- nervous system control, capillary fluid shifts, kidney excretion, and hormonal changes- will help you understand how elevated blood pressure develops. Elevated blood pressure signals the breakdown or inappropriate response of these pressure-regulating mechanisms. Its associated signs and symptoms concentrate in the target organs and tissues.
(info Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms 5th Edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)

Blood Pressure Decrease (Hypotension)

Low blood pressure refers to inadequate intravascular pressure to maintain the body's oxygen requirements. Although commonly linked to shock, this sign may also result from cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, or metabolic disorders. Hypoperfusion states especially affect the kidneys, brain, and heart, and may lead to renal failure, change in level of consciousness (LOC) or myocardial ischemia. Low blood pressure may also be caused by certain diagnostic tests- most commonly those using contrast media- and the use of certain drugs. It may stem from stress or a change of position - specifically, rising abruptly from a supine or sitting position to a standing position (orthostatic hypotension)
Normal blood pressure varies considerably; what qualifies as low blood pressure for one person may be perfectly normal for another. Consequently, ever blood pressure reading must be compared against the patent's baseline. Typically, a reading below 90/160 mm Hg or a drop of 30 mm Hg from the baseline, is considered low blood pressure.
Low blood pressure can reflect an expanded intravascular space (as in severe infections, allergic reactions, or adrenal insufficiency), reduced intravascular volume ( as in dehydration and hemorrhage), or decreased cardiac output (as in impaired cardiac muscle contractility). Because the body's pressure-regulating mechanisms are complex and interrelated, a combination of these factors usually contributes to low blood pressure.
(info- Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms 5th Edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)

Irritable Bowel Sydrome

Lower abdominal cramping or pain is aggravated by ingestion of coarse or raw foods and may be alleviated by defecation or passage of flatus. Related findings include abdominal tenderness, diurnal diarrhea alternating with constipation or normal bowel function, and small stools with visible mucus. Dyspepsia, nausea and abdominal distention with a feeling of incomplete evacuation may also occur. Stress, anxiety, and emotional liability intensify the symptoms.
(info - Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms 5th Edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)

Vitamin K deficiency

The first sign of this deficiency is usually gums that bleed when the teeth are brushed. Other signs of abnormal bleeding, such as ecchymosis, epistaxis, and hematuria, may occur. GI bleeding may produce hematemesis and melena; intracranial bleeding may cause decreased level of consciousness and focal neurological deficits.
(info - Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms 5th Edition -Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)