Aloe Infused Water

Hey, everyone. I've been really under the weather for the last week and a half or so, but hopefully on my way to feeling better. I was at the pharmacy earlier, and saw that they had really nice aloe vera plants for sale. Then I logged on and got a little article on FB about the benefits of aloe vera infused water, which I was already aware of, but thought I'd share with ya'll. I tried a store-bought variety once, but it was pretty awful tasting, and I just couldn't get it down. I know aloe isn't the best tasting stuff in the world, but if you make your own infused water, I feel like it's bound to better. Plus, you're free to customize it however you like!

Some of the benefits of ingesting aloe infused water:

Digestive

Aloe contains compounds that help heal and sooth skin externally and internally. It can decrease irritation in the digestive tract, and help to heal ulcers in the stomach and intestine. Aloe juice can also help with inflammation in the bowel, as frequently seen in colitis, IBS, and other inflammatory conditions.

Immune System

Aloe contains anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties. These things can aid the body's immune system in cleansing of toxins. This assistance to the immune system also helps to balance it out in general, which can result in a reduction of things like seasonal allergies, and chronic inflammatory conditions.

Heart Health

Ingesting aloe vera juice can also improve heart health! It assists in the body's blood circulation. Some research suggests that it may even help to decrease total fat in patients with high cholesterol, which results in a reduction of fatty deposits and blood clots in the arteries.

Possible Adverse Effects 

As with any homeopathic or prescription medication, everyone responds differently. A possible side effect of ingesting aloe is diarrhea, due to a natural laxative found in the plant. 

Please use your best judgement and/or consult your physician prior to using this or any other homeopathic remedy. This is not meant to diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease or illness. This is meant to inform of the possible health benefits of aloe infused water/aloe juice.

To make your own aloe-infused water, just dice up a small bit of fresh aloe and drop it into a glass of chilled water. Allow to sit and chill for a few minutes to allow the aloe to thoroughly infuse. Then drink up! You can customize this by adding lemon or lime, other diced fruits, or even infusing tea or juice with aloe in place of water.