Aloe Vera and Arthritis. How can it help?

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a crippling disease. It restricts activities such as walking and even standing. It attacks joints in the body and can cause extreme pain.
Arthritis is also a chronic disease; once a person develops it they will have it for life. The only way to deal with arthritis is to find a way to manage the pain and other symptoms like swelling and stiffness.

Many people suffer the effects of arthritis; statistics show that in adults over 40, one in three will have arthritis as they get older. It can develop in infants, but most people show signs of arthritis in their fifties. More than 50 percent of people who have arthritis develop it before they turn age 65.


Most people who have arthritis have either Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis.

• Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear of the weight-bearing joints. The knees, hips, and ankles are usually affected. It can also settle in the shoulders and other mobile joints in the regions of the spine, such as the lumbar or cervical regions. The synovial fluid in the joints shrinks with age and wear and tear of the joints. It eventually will cause the bones to grind against each other. It is this grinding that causes pain and movement difficulties.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis is actually caused by antibodies attacking the synovial lining of joints. The antibodies are produced by the immune system but genetics, infections, or environmental factors can upset the immune system. What results are swelling, stiffness, and pain in the joints. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a immunologically induced arthritis that can start at any age

Both of these forms of arthritis will cause the joints to stiffen because of the drying of the liquid in the joints. But this drying is not what causes pain. The pain in the joints is caused by inflammation around the joints. The inflammation is what causes the muscles to swell and ache.

Aloe Vera and Arthritis Pain

Arthritis is a chronic condition. There is NO cure. But it can be controlled and managed so that the condition does not result in debilitation.
There have been many scientific studies about aloe vera and its use for easing arthritis pain.
 A study that was published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association in 1994 reported that aloe vera reduced the inflammation in joints that were affected by arthritis. It also supports the autoimmune reaction when the body attacked its own tissue as happens with rheumatoid arthritis. What will result when using aloe vera is a reduction in the pain and immobility from arthritis.

• Reduce Inflammation with Aloe Vera

Joints in the body become swollen with arthritis, especially in damp and cold weather.  The swollen joints can respond well to the drinking of aloe vera gel. This is because Aloe Vera  Gel is  full of vitamins A, B, C, and E. The Aloe Vera Gel contains natural steroids that reduce inflammation. Alanti infalammatory properties as well as strong anti-oxidants. The juice absorbs the toxins in the body that are produced with the joints are inflamed, and can decrease the level of swelling that is caused by the arthritis.

• Relieve Soreness with Aloe Vera

A person with arthritis often complains of stiffness and soreness in the joints. Aloe vera Gel will relieve pressure from the inflamed joint, thereby reducing pain and soreness. Being able to move freely, exercise, and not feel stiff when getting up, walking, or standing will keep the body flexible and strong. Aloe vera can eliminate the inflammation and pressure around the joints, making movement easier.

• Repair Joints with Aloe Vera

Aloe vera contains glucosamine which is a natural compound found in cartilage. Glucosamine is a known treatment for arthritis pain and stiffness. Aloe vera juice also has minerals that will promote enzyme reactions in the joints, allowing them to heal faster. No more joint immobility or deformation with aloe vera.

How to Take Aloe Vera

Aloe vera comes in many forms. It is a member of the Lily family in that it is a succulent, perennial plant that resembles a cactus. It thrives in warm, arid areas and does not do well in cold. The aloe vera plant has thick, spiny leaves that grow above ground level, usually in a rosette pattern. Each plant can have 12 or more leaves when mature. While there are over 250 species of Aloe, only five of them have nutritional and medicinal value. Most people know the Aloe Barbadensis Miller species of aloe vera. There are several ways to use the aloe vera plant to help ease the difficulties of arthritis.

• The gel of the aloe vera plant can be applied directly on the swollen and painful joints. The gel will provide relief of joint immobility and pain due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It It has been well documented that rubbing the affected joints with aloe vera gel results in the reduction of swelling and pain.
• Aloe vera gel will coat the stomach. Taking large quantities of NSAIDs over time for the pain associated with arthritis can cause gastrointestinal problems. If the aloe vera juice is taken regularly, these side effects are eliminated. The body is also ingesting anti-inflammatory agents as well.
• Combine aloe vera with other remedies to improve your arthritis relief! Although applying aloe gel to affected joints or taking aloe vera pills can alleviate a lot of your arthritis symptoms (swelling, pain, immobility), it is NOT a cure.

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