You've been feeling an upset stomach for days. You experience dyspepsia - that burning sensation at your upper abdomen - together with bloating, belching and nausea. Curiously, you feel full even when you're just starting a meal.
These complaints are frequently heard from people with irritable bowel syndrome. Diarrhea with alternating constipation, gas and the presence of mucus in the stools are additional symptoms of the condition. Actually, irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common root causes of chronic indigestion. The digestive condition may stem from food, stress and even hormones. Most times the exact reasons are unknown.
You may have consulted a physician who prescribed some medications such as anti-spasmodics and counseled you on lifestyle changes. But are you familiar with aloe gel? It is a very valuable supplement to the allopathic regimen. If you're one of those with constant indigestion, aloe vera aids with proper digestion of your meals and eases your discomfort. It regulates the embarrassing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome which is most often uncontrolled diarrhea.
The efficacy of aloe has been documented in traditional medicine for the relief of dyspepsia, heartburn, ulcers and other irritating stomach conditions. Recent clinical studies reveal that indeed, aloe vera provides relief to people suffering from indigestion. A study conducted in Japan concluded that the herb works on the stomach lining to decrease levels of stomach acids -- the culprit behind indigestion and peptic ulcers.
What's more, aloe vera gel has been shown to be helpful in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis reveals inflammation of the digestive tract with symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea. A research done by Langmead in 2004 as reported by Mayo clinic revealed improvements in ulcerative colitis patients who regularly drank aloe vera gel. This is attributed to the anti-inflammatory properties of the aloe herb.
If you're suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease and you're regularly drinking an aloe supplement, it is always best to inform your health care provider. Your other medications shouldn't have unsafe interactions with your aloe supplement.
A lot of aloe juice is being sold over the net. If you are purchasing, select one containing aloe gel. This transparent aloe extract is a non-toxic digestive healer as opposed to the latex of the inner lining of the leaf which contains aloin - an irritant.
穢 Lisa K. Moran, 2010
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