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Quality Comparisons
Aloe Vera: Available in several flavors of juice in one liter containers; or in 6 oz tubes as a cream, liniment, or as the pure gel.
All Aloe Vera products available on the health food shelves are not equal in quality. To obtain the highest quality products, be sure the aloe your purchase has Certification and Seals from the INTERNATIONAL ALOE SCIENCE COUNCIL (IASC), AND CERTIFIED PLUS™ AND ACTIVE ALOE™ SEALS of Certifications. TeraForma Health is the First Company to offer a full range of CERTIFIED PLUS and ACTIVE ALOE, Aloe Vera products. These products are the next generation of technology, with Certification and Seals of CERTIFIED PLUS and ACTIVE ALOE using International Aloe Science Council (ISAC) approved Aloe. These certifications mean the TeraForma Health’s Aloe Vera products can guarantee a retention of medium to high weight polysaccharides (50,000 – 100,000 mw), ensuring a pure Aloe Vera product. THIS MEANS . . . that just one (1) oz of TeraForma Health’s Pure Dynamic Plus Aloe Juice has as many or more Active Polysaccharides as one (1) liter of many other brands. These standards are not easy to come by. Jeannie and I personally visited the home office in Houston Texas and interviewed the presidency of TeraForma Health. One of our discussions was how the harvesting of their Aloe Vera differs from conventional harvesting of other Aloe Vera products sold all over the world. If you can obtain a small Aloe Vera plant for your home and look carefully with me, you will get a better understanding. Commercial Aloe Vera plants are very large. Each leaf, when harvested is about 25 pounds. The leaves are processed much like how a fish is filleted. The leaf is laid on a table and the skin is carefully removed. What occurs next is the big difference. On the skin of each leaf are nodules. Directly under each of these nodules are the most potent parts of the Aloe Vera “meat or gel.” TeraForma Health uses only those parts of the gel that are the most potent. These specific parts of the gel are about thirty (30) times more potent than the surrounding, or majority of the remaining gel. These small areas of the potent gel are considered the prime parts of the plant. The remaining gel, which is the majority of the gel, is considered the scrape. Most other companies use the “scrape” parts of the gel. The reason is simple economics. It would be far too costly not to use the bulk of the gel (in the opinion of other companies.) As another example: When China purchases Aloe Vera from the United States, they insist on purchasing the leaves as whole and intact leaves. This assures them that they will know which parts of the leaf they are using for their specific marketing uses. Back to Top
Aloe is one of the oldest healing plants known to mankind. It is even described in the bible for its healing properties. Hundreds of Scientific Research Papers describe the activities of Aloe Vera taken internally or applied externally to the skin or hair. These Research Papers include, but are not limited to the following nutritional uses: A natural cleaner, powerful in penetrating tissue, relieving pain associated with the joints and muscles, bactericidal, acts as a strong antibiotic, virucidale when in direct contact for long periods, fungicidal, anti-inflammatory, instrumental in increasing circulation to area, breaks down and digests dead tissue, and moisturizes tissues. Aloe has been used topically for cuts, burns, insect stings, bruises, acne and blemishes, poison ivy, welts, skin lesions, eczema, and sunburns. Aloe also has a history of traditional use by Native Americans for stomach disorders and intestinal disorders including constipation, hemorrhoids, colitis and colon problems. Additionally, numerous constituents within aloe vera have demonstrated enhancement of immune system functioning within the body. This plant has been traditionally used through the centuries; for both internal ingestion as well as for topical purposes. Historically, the aloe plant has enjoyed wide use for its enhancement of normal gastrointestinal functioning. It has been used by many for constipation, intestinal colic, and inflammatory conditions of the small and large intestine and for digestive disturbances. Topically, aloe has demonstrated benefits in assisting in the healing of minor cuts, wounds and burns. More recent research and clinical use has shown even wider applications for this amazing plant including enhancing immunity, balancing blood sugar and providing pain relief. With the impressive elements found in Aloe that work in synergy with one another, it's no wonder that Aloe Vera is so effective in the nutritional assistance and supplementation of the human metabolism. Constituents: There are over 100 active biologic constituents found within aloe. The plant is a rich source of many natural health-promoting substances including: Vitamins/Minerals - Vit C, A, E, B vitamins, B-carotene, Zinc, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, and Phosphorous. Enzymes - At least five different enzymes have been identified and likely more are contained within. Amino Acids - Twenty-two amino acids are found within aloe. Plant sterols - These plant based compounds are potent anti-inflammatory agents. Gibberellin - A growth factor which assists in healing. Polysaccharides - Including B1-3 and B1-4 Glucomannans known for their immune stimulating effects Based on its constituent make up, aloe has a wide array of applications. Supportive Information: 1. Wound healing - Numerous studies have shown improved wound healing in both diabetics as well as non diabetic individuals using Aloe Vera. Aloe stimulates epidermal growth factor (responsible for enhancing skin growth), and enhances fibroblast function (cells responsible for collagen formation). This results in the "healing and sealing" of wounds and makes topical Aloe an important product for assistance in the healing of minor burns, cuts, scrapes and even skin ulcers. 2. Immune modulation - Research has indicated that Aloe has the ability to stimulate macrophages. Macrophages help the immune system to "see" dangerous microorganisms and tumor cells and assist in their destruction. The long chain polysaccharides (B1-3 and B1-4 Glucomannans) have direct immune enhancing and modulating properties. These properties include increasing immune cell production and stimulating and improving white blood cell activity. Aloe thus provides excellent nutritional support for an optimum functioning immune system. 3. Enhancing GI functioning - Dr. Jeff Bland studied the effects of Aloe on the GI (gastrointestinal) tract. He found improved bowel regularity, increased protein absorption, decreased unfriendly bacteria and yeast and increased water content of the stool. In this study the use of aloe also resulted in an overall improvement in an individual’s energy and sense of well- being in addition to enhanced bowel functioning. 4. Anti-inflammatory - Aloe has shown biologic anti-inflammatory properties over a wide range of animal experiments. The sterols in Aloe have strong abilities to inhibit acute inflammation, similarly to cortisone, without any of the side effects. It is believed that aloe works in a manner similar to aspirin in blocking prostaglandin effects but this remains to be proven. Additional Uses: 1. Analgesia (Pain Relief) - A number of the smaller chain polysaccharides found within aloe have anti-inflammatory activity, as do the plant sterols. Numerous pain conditions, such as arthritis, involve inflammation. Aloe may reduce joint and muscle pain due to its anti-inflammatory properties. 2. Blood Sugar Balancing - Lowering of the blood sugar has been observed in individuals ingesting Aloe on a regular basis. One single-blind study in Thailand reported that combining 1-tablespoon of Aloe Juice twice daily with glyburide (a medication to lower blood sugar in diabetics), significantly improved blood sugar and lipid levels in people with diabetes, compared with placebo. Previously, glyburide by itself had not effectively controlled the diabetes in the people in this study. Aloe may therefore have numerous beneficial effects in diabetic individuals. Recommended Use: Juices - 2 to 4 oz. daily for wellness and prevention purposes, 6 to 12 oz daily for intensive tissue and organ support Topical - Apply 1 to 3 times daily as needed Side Effects: As aloe juice may lower blood sugar, careful monitoring of blood glucose is recommended for diabetic individuals currently on blood sugar lowering medication. References:
1. Aloe Vera - A scientific approach: David,Rober. Vantage Press Inc, 1997.
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DISCLAIMER This information is provided for Educational Purposes Only and has NOT been designed to diagnose, treat or cure any health conditions. Please consult a qualified Health Care Professional with Nutritional Training to diagnose your health conditions and avoid self-diagnosis. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have not evaluated statements about these health topics or any suggested product compositions.
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