Skin Care :: Aloe vera and Skin burns
Preliminary evidence suggests that aloe may be effective in promoting healing of mild to moderate skin burns.
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Colitis :: Aloe vera and Ulcerative colitis
There is limited but promising research of the use of oral aloe vera in ulcerative colitis (UC), compared to placebo.
Healing :: Aloe vera and Wound healing
Study results of aloe on wound healing are mixed with some studies reporting positive results and others showing no benefit or potential worsening of the condition.
Mucositis :: Aloe vera and Mucositis
In mucositis the epithelial cells of the oral mucosa are destroyed, causing an inflammatory response and denudation of the oral mucosa by the following mechanisms (1) cytotoxic effects of chemotherapy drugs on the rapidly dividing epithelial cells of oral mucosa (2) indirectly by bone marrow suppression.
Ulcers :: Aloe vera and Pressure ulcers
An ulcer (from Latin ulcus) is an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.
Dermatitis :: Aloe vera and Radiation dermatitis
Reports in the 1930s of topical aloe’s beneficial effects on skin after radiation exposure lead to widespread use in skin products.
Diabetes :: Alfalfa and Diabetes
Alfalfa and Diabetes – A small number of rat studies report reductions in blood sugar levels following ingestion of alfalfa.
Atherosclerosis :: Alfalfa and Atherosclerosis
Alfalfa and Atherosclerosis (cholesterol plaques in heart arteries) – Several studies in animals report reductions in cholesterol plaques of the arteries after use of alfalfa.
Cholesterol :: Alfalfa and High cholesterol
Alfalfa and High cholesterol – Reductions in blood levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (“bad cholesterol”) have been reported in animal studies and in a small number of human cases.
Fitness :: Physically active kids get into less trouble
Teenagers who are physically active in any way are less likely than their TV-watching peers to smoke, drink or take other health risks, a new study suggests.