Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is now the most common disorder of the bowel in the industrialised world and the most frequent cause for referral to a Gastroenterologist by GPs. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 5 people suffer from this disorder.
IBS has a number of symptoms that vary from person to person; the most common features are abdominal pain and bloating, diarrhoea and/or constipation. Although generally this does not affect the sufferers’ general health or weight, it can be an extremely debilitating and embarrassing condition and prevent them getting on with their lives. It is often associated with stress, anxiety, emotional upset and depression.
Conventional treatment is not very effective and usually consists of dietary change to an increased fibre intake, anti-diarrhoea or bulking agents, anti-spasmodic drugs, anti-depressants, counselling and/or hypnotherapy. No uniformly successful treatment exists for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Aloe Vera is often called the ‘Miracle Plant’ or the ‘Natural Healer’ Greek and Roman physicians used it as a medicinal herb as did ancient Chinese and Indian cultures. Egyptian queens particularly Cleopatra used it in their quest for physical beauty and legend suggests it was used by Alexander the Great.
Aloe is a natural healer from the inside out; the inner leaf gel contains an abundance of vitamins and minerals, 19 of the 20 amino acids needed by the human body and seven of the eight essential ones that just cannot be made. It is a natural anti-inflammatory with pain killing properties; and has a wonderfully beneficial action on bowel function which results in smooth and efficient transit of contents eradicating colicky pain. Aloe is a natural balancer in many areas but particularly inside the gut, it regulates gut flora and increases the absorption of nutrients, particularly protein. It balances the immune system and has a calming effect on the mood.
I believe that drinking Aloe Vera daily is the best treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
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