Question 1

can i use aloe vera gel for face &hair ? benefits & side effects of aloe vera gel on face & hair?

Accepted Answer

Aloe: Aloe is considered safe for both skin, hair and if properly prepared for drinking. Be sure quality and validity of ingredients.

Question 2

what are the side effects of aloe vera juice?

Accepted Answer

Aloe vera juice: I understand your concern about Aloe Vera and side effects.

Aloe latex can cause stomach pain and cramps.

Long-term use of large amounts of aloe latex might cause diarrhea, kidney problems, blood in the urine, low potassium, muscle weakness, weight loss, and heart disturbances.

Taking aloe latex 1 gram per day for several days can be fatal.

Please see your Physician.

Question 3

does decolorized aloe vera gel has any safety consern?

Accepted Answer

On skin?: Potentially one if used on the skin  one may develop an allergic contact skin reaction to it but I have never seen one yet.  Even if you drink a moderate amount of it, there is little risk for adverse reactions but there is not a single food item which is 100% free of side effects for all people.

Question 4

do aloe vera gel supplements work?

Accepted Answer

Aloe vera: Aloe vera supplements have been reported to  assist with digestion if ingested prior to a meal. It can be used to prevent & treat constipation.  Aloe vera is reported to help some types of anemia. Some studies suggest that it may be helpful with weight loss & lowering blood glucose levels.

Question 5

can vaseline aloe vera gel be used on face?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: Any heavy oil based product could block your pores and cause acne.

Question 6

can aloe vera gel be used as an anal lubricant?

Accepted Answer

Coconut oil better: Aloe vera gel is best used as an anti-irritant - after the fact. Coconut oil is a cooling, coating agent best used before the irritation occurs.

Question 7

can i leave aloe vera gel on my face over night?

Accepted Answer

Might be irritating.: Sometimes too much of a good thing can be too much of a good thing. Although  side effects are not common with aloe ; it is used to treat some skin conditions, it has the potential to cause skin irritation.

Question 8

what type of aloe vera gel can you use on your hair?

Accepted Answer

Aloe Vera Gel: Why? I don't know of any indications for aloe vera for hair. Aloe Vera can prompt healing of tissues but hair is dead?

Question 9

what are the benefits of aloe vera gel drink for crohn's?

Accepted Answer

Crohn's disease: I understand your concern about Crohn's disease. 
Aloe Vera gel drink can contribute to the reduction of intestinal inflammation.
Antioxidant effect of Aloe Vera can help reduce the production of inflammatory cytokines in inflammatory bowel disease.
It may speed up recovery in patients with active Crohn’s disease by promoting the healing of the damaged sections of the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 10

is it s myth that aloe vera gel helps with glycemic care?

Accepted Answer

NOT A MYTH!!!: There are several quality research studies conducted in recent years proving that oral aloe vera extracts consistently lower fasting blood sugar and glycohemoglobin (Hb A1C). The Hb A1C was reduced as much as 22.6%, which is very impressive. See http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/731244
While the authors of that review feel the research "does not warrant" recommending it, it is safe &amp; affordable.

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