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It has been taken internally on recommendation of physicians by literally thousands of people of all ages from infants to the elderly in the U.S. and throughout the world since 400 years before Christ. In the laboratory it has been administered to test animals to the capacity of their stomachs will no ill effect.
Some aloe vera products have been acknowledged by the FDA to be marketed for treatment of sunburn & minor skin problems. Set-N-Me-Free does not claim that aloe vera gel will cure any internal diseases. However, since it has these properties and is known to be safe, many people, both physicians and patients, use it as an adjunct to their regular health program to see for themselves if it provides additional benefits.
The Logical And Biological Bases For Aloe Vera Gel Properties. The first question that comes to our minds in hearing all of the beneficial properties of aloe vera is, "Why does this particular plant contain so many active chemicals and enzymes?" There is a logical reason for this.
This plant developed in nature a way to survive in extremely dry climates where there may be no soil moisture for long periods of time. The leaves of most plants supply only energy and are expendable. The leaves of the aloe vera plant, on the other hand, are large storehouses of nutrition and moisture. Aloe vera leaves are not expendable. They are the very lifeblood of the plant itself. Unlike other plants, the aloe vera can be uprooted and live months, even years, on its internal supply of rich liquid.
This leaf contents will seal over any breaks or cuts to prevent its vital resources from being drained. The leaf must protect itself from bacteria, fungus, and virus. Otherwise, it would be a perfect culture medium for these organisms. It has to cleanse, seal and repair damage with organic compounds that are powerful, yet mild and non-toxic, since these compounds are also part of the very nutrition of the plant.
These remarkable organic chemicals perform the same functions in man and produce desirable healing effects with mild safe ingredients.
Constituents Of Aloe Vera Gel
The principal ingredients in addition to water are:
Aloin, Barbaloin, Ethereal Oil, Cinnamic Acid, Isobarbaloin, Emodin, Emoding Lucosides of d-Arabinose, Ester of Cinnamic Acid Resitannol.
Inorganic Ingredients: Calcium, Potassium, Chlorine, Sodium, Manganese Monosaccharides and Polysaccharides: Glucoses, Mannose, Uronic Acid. Vitamins: Vitamin B-1, Niacinamide, Vitamin B-2, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin C, Choline. Amino Acids: Lysine, Histidine, Arginine, Hydroxyproline, Aspartic Acid, Threonine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Prolin, Glycitine, Alanine, Valine, Cystine, Methioine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine.
In tests, grapes coated with a thin film of aloe gel have stayed fresh five times longer than those that were untreated. The aloe gel keeps moisture, bacteria and molds out of the fruit without affecting flavor.
"People who have had sun damage may have abnormal cells on their skin that could develop into precancers and cancers,"
reports dermatologist Debra Jaliman, MD in the latest Sun & Skin News, a publication of The Skin Cancer Foundation.
"Exfoliating may eliminate these cells before they become dangerous."
Exfoliating smoothes and chemically balances the skin, unclogs pores, and stimulates fresh cell growth, reducing blemishes, discolorations and wrinkles. Now there is supporting evidence that it may help prevent skin cancer as well.
Dry Room Friendly Set-N-Me-Free Body Wrap Solution is a splendid treatment for Individuals with diabetes, high blood pressure, or varicose veins.
There is no compression as with traditional elastic bandage body wrap treatments, therefore, there is no constriction that may hamper proper blood flow. The pleasant aromatherapy of the aloe vera and herb solution works naturally, relaxing the client.
For those who suffer with fibromyalgia, Set-N-Me-Free non-compression body wrap releases the toxins and acids that store in the joints. The gentle linen wrap does not impede the lymphatic system in any way, permitting the aloe vera to penetrate the protein wall that surrounds fat cells. This treatment is also quite soothing and very relaxing.
Set-N-Me-Free Body Wrap is dry room friendly. No salon shower facilities are needed. The treatment linens are applied with no compression and the client will not perspire.
Not only are Set-N-Me-Free products healthy, but the benefits of home care are greatly rewarding to both your clients and salon/spa.
"I exercise, eat right, and get plenty of water and rest. I don't drink, or smoke, and yet, I still don't feel that great." Have you ever felt this way, or known a person who has? A general lack or feeling of degraded overall wellness may be a result of enzyme deficiency. Even our skin can suffer the negative effects. So, what are enzymes exactly? In the simplest of terms, enzymes are proteins-a series of amino acids that perform a singular function in any metabolic progression. They speed up chemical reactions that normally would not occur.
In the vast schema of the digestive world, the mouth is very much like a factory running day, swing, and graveyard shifts. The entire purpose of digestion is to maintain nutrients for the body. This is where enzymes come in. The saliva contains enzymes which, in essence, are factory workers engaged in round the clock production. Enzymes work with substrates, and a substrate is the molecule on which an enzyme acts. The substrate binds with the enzyme, and together they work as one finely tuned mechanism. Apart, the enzyme and substrate resemble two pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. Each enzyme has a unique shape that determines its function, how it is going to fit, and how it will go to work.
From there, the substrate is broken down into a separate product and released from the enzyme site. This process allows the active enzyme site to accept another substrate molecule. This activity is what permits enzymes to take part in the breakdown of food materials into simpler compounds. Scientists have identified more than 2,700 varieties of enzymes and have isolated four main categories of food enzymes in a process called salivary amylase. The result is a progression that is much like a production line in the natural manufacturing plant of our stomachs. An amylase is a digestive enzyme and element of pancreatic juice and saliva needed for the breakdown of long chains of starches.
Once chewing begins, the food is broken and nutrients are released to be used as supplements for the body. The taste buds begin to send a message to the saliva about what is being eaten, and how to break down the starches. Once the food is swallowed, the enzymes in the stomach take over. This process stops the breakdown of starch molecules, and the enzymes in your stomach go into action. Other categories of food enzymes consist of Lipase, which helps break down fat; Protease (proteolytic enzymes) which break down proteins; Cellulase, which helps break down cellulose.
A diet that consists mostly of processed foods, or foods that are cooked, lack enzymes and force the pancreas to work overtime. Maintenance is key here, for there is no extended warranty on the pancreas or any other internal organ. The pancreas begins to work even harder to produce digestive enzymes to finish the job. The body then suffers a lack of the energy needed to reinforce the immune system that fights disease and repairs body parts.
So, how can enzyme deficiency be harmful to our skin? The skin is the most important, and complex organ of all. Think of it as a literal "firewall" that serves to protect our bodies from the harmful elements of the outside world. Free radicals, those little white spots on the skin, can cause damage. Free radicals engage in destructive behaviors with proteins, fats, and nucleic acids that in turn cause changes that can lead to heart disease, cancer, arthritis and other degenerative conditions.
Free radicals initiate damage to DNA, lipids and protein, causing damage to membranes, altering genes and injuring cells. Worse yet, free radicals reproduce, and generate even more free radicals. Unattended, free radicals cause accelerated tissue damage, one of the major contributing factors to the rate and the rigors of aging.
Free radical damage is increased by poor diet, drugs and alcohol, over-exposure to sun, pollution and tobacco smoke. Free radical damage also decreases enzyme activity, which in turn, increases the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, and sagging skin. Is your skin sagging?Take the skin elasticity test. You can do this by simply pulling on a section of skin on the back of your hand. Raise it, then release. The skin fold from where you grabbed hold of it should immediately flatten. If a ridge remains, the skin is aging. Enzymes help with this situation.
How? By penetrating the epidermal layers and shedding dead surface cells, which consequently present the skin with a fresh new elasticity. It is no wonder that today, in the wake of recent knowledge and healthy alternative breakthroughs to skin care, that so many skin care professionals are returning to what nature has so naturally supplied us. Exfoliation also plays a strong role. If we cracked the ol' science book, we would learn that hydrolysis, (the chemical process of decomposition that involves splitting bonds), gives way to proteolytic enzymes. These guys are the catalyses for the destruction and/or dissolving of dead surface cells. Enzyme activity that occurs on the skin clears away dead surface cells, which in turns promotes fresh and new cellular activity.
Our bodies are in a perpetual state of cellular tissue restoration. Proteins, minerals, fats, vitamins, enzymes and other micronutrients all assist with the repairs. The skin is constantly generating new cells and shedding old ones. Adequate protein, whether by natural intake or product form, is essential so tissue repair and growth will be successful and unobstructed. Without protein, the skin cannot build strong healthy collagen foundations.
So, "where do I go, what do I eat, how do I survive?" A sensible diet would consist of fresh fruits, grains and fish for they are very high in antioxidants and Vitamins, A, B, C, and E. Ironically, a more sensible approach to diet is also less-costly than the freeze-dried-fat-free-microwave-it-now-or-eat-it-on-the-run diets that many of us succumb to. In short, enzymes provide us with better health, and provide our bodies with a global sense of wellness. Enzymes: can't live without 'em.