By Karen Masterson Koch C.N.
Health is only achieved in the human body when it receives the proper water, food, air, sunshine, exercise, nurturing, companionship and Love. If any of these factors are missing or metabolic function runs short an individual can begin to experience deficiency symptoms of metabolic imbalance opening the door to chronic disease of the mind and body.
Early symptoms of deficiency may occur 10 years before chronic and potential life threatening disease is diagnosed including; fatigue, headaches, mental illness, joint pain, failing vision, allergies, auto-immune, poor immune system, teeth & gum disorders, skin conditions and digestive woes. Weight gain or unexpected weight loss can also be a result of poor functioning metabolism. The condition of the skin tells volumes about the strength or weakness of a person’s health. Common skin irruptions include; rashes, boils, acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea and patches of scaly skin particularly on the elbows and knees. Left without health intervention the common chronic diseases that may follow include; CVD (heart), Diabetes and Cancer. Clearly these are a result of the body’s metabolism failing.
Metabolism describes the daily function of the body that works behind the scenes for health and longevity. It utilizes the glands and organs and insures that the crucial body systems of Digestion, Circulation and Detoxification critical for health are running properly. The Liver, Pancreas and Stomach are especially important in supporting proper digestion and absorption of the required nutrition needed by the body. These organs are also involved with the pathways of lipid (fat) and insulin (sugar) regulation. The efficiency of utilizing healthy fats and sugars play integral roles in metabolic function for generating energy and growth and development at all ages. Coupled with the 14 essential core nutrients including; A, B, C, D, E, EFA’s, Amino Acids plus minerals they are required for a functioning Nervous System including the brain that directs the body’s daily activities.
Metabolic Requirements for Health & Anti-Aging
Digestion
Circulation
Detoxification
Lipid (fats) & Insulin (sugars)
Regulation
Anti-Inflammatory Balance
14 Essential Core Nutrients (ECN) Plus Minerals
Vital Immune System
Anti- Aging Research Claims Healthy Foods and Good Digestion in 1st Place!
Exciting research over the past several decades by respected institutions studying both antiaging and Aloe Vera reveal why they go together. Tuft’s University laid the ground work in their 30 year ongoing study on healthy aging of the connection of poor digestion to disease. Their work confirmed previous studies that as people age their digestive ability can weaken. The two factors Tuft’s labeled responsible for disease development and early aging besides poor food choices came from reduced stomach acidity and drug interactions. In their first book BIOMARKERS, Fireside, 1991, they confirmed that just taking one drug was responsible for the deficiency of at least two core nutrients. B-Complex and B12 were most often deficient in their study participants. They found that by increasing the ECN by supplementing in higher than RDA levels and increasing absorption for better digestion the body could reverse major neurological disorders in the brain and body. Vitamin E helped support greater vital immune function in as little as one month.
Tuft’s Research Factors Responsible for Disease
- Low stomach acidity (HCL) called “Atrophic Gastritis”
- Pharmaceutical drug interactions
- Poor Food Choices
Heredity Factors Low on the List for Long Life and Disease
The largest study on Centenarians, people who live to be 100 years of age was conducted by the New England Boston Medical University. The study revealed heredity markers for long life are present yet only in about 25% of Centenarians. 75% confirmed it was nutrition and a
healthy lifestyle that achieved successful aging. One very important commonality was that most participants achieved good lipid and insulin regulation markers. Many maintained high blood levels of Vitamin A and E and past on higher than normal B-cells to their children required for a healthy immune system. A research review places heredity factors in 6th place of why disease occurs in the body. The American Cancer Society (ACS) for example in 2009, states that up to 80% of all cancers are related to poor nutrition and unhealthy lifestyle factors.
Detoxification Protects the Skin and DNA for Healthy Aging
The body has the ability when functioning well to detoxify and protect itself from harmful toxins that age the body and skin. By receiving both Liver Phase II enzymes (5 detoxifying enzymes including S.O.D.) and ingesting Antioxidants with high ORAC Value including Vitamin
C, A and E plus folic acid genomic researchers have shown DNA damage can be minimized. They have shown that DNA damage precedes cancer. A large percentage of the New England Aging Study participants had higher levels of Phase II Enzymes including Glutathione Reductase and Catalase in their blood.
Aloe Vera A Short Cut to Health and Anti-Aging
It seems far too easy to promote one herb that can support the body to rebuild and maintain health. However research has proven that teamed up with a good supply of essential core nutrients along with minerals and a few select special needs products Aloe Vera really works! A quality Aloe Vera product allows the metabolic pathways to work more efficiently on many levels to reinstate healthier function of the brain and body resulting in longevity. Hundreds of peer reviewed research papers have been published using a quality Aloe Vera. Past studies primarily focused on the properties supporting; Anti-Viral, Anti-Fungal, Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Inflammatory action in the body. The newer research explains why the ancients have called Aloe Vera, “The Plant of Immortality”. You guessed it a quality Aloe supports Digestion, Circulation and Detoxification.
Anti-Aging Research on Aloe Vera
1985 J. Bland, Digestion: Increase proper stomach acids (HCL) increasing protein and mineral
absorption, pH balancing in colon, decrease yeast colonies and improved bowel regularity.
2000 R.P. Singh, Detoxification & Anti-Aging: Phase II Enzymes Increased in Liver – Chemomodulatory Action of Aloe Vera on the Profiles of Enzymes Associated With Carcinogen and Antioxidant Status.
2003 Univ. of PA in Scranton, Digestion & Absorption: Conducted the first human trials that proved the value of using a quality Aloe Vera with essential core nutrients of Vitamin E and Vitamin C. They found that absorption increased almost 300% into the plasma portion of the blood.
2004 K. Jones, R& D U.S Division, S. Korea-Nam Yang, Circulation: Improved Blood Sugar & Fat Metabolism Regulation: Drinking Aloe significantly reduced blood glucose in diabetic type II study participants in only a couple of months along with lowering triglyceride (fats) and improving cholesterol totals when taken with non-glutinous fiber.
2007 Univ. of CA in Davis, Digestion & Absorption of Essential Core Nutrients: Performed a second study confirming the same bioavailability factor of drinking Aloe Vera with core nutrients Vitamin E and C and this time including Vitamin B12 with a much greater absorption result.
Quality, Potency and Processing Makes a Big Difference in Aloe Vera Products
The Aloe Vera research combined with hundreds of satisfied clients that regularly ingest Aloe Vera puts it top on my list for health recommendation to children and adults. In fact the U.S. government did a study showing that of all the herbs to choose from Aloe Vera is the most popular choice for millions of Americans that are incorporating natural medicine into their busy lives. Choose a quality product to receive the results Aloe Vera can deliver that states no water or sulfites added, concentrated from the whole leaf for potency. The best processing method is the COLD PROCESS and Organically Grown is best. 100% safe for the entire family both inside and out. Aloe Vera the most important health product for modern day – Enjoy!