How safe is Aloe ferox bitters when
used for
constipation?
Constipation is not a disease, but the inefficient
functioning of
a biological process. Research on constipation have shown
that Aloe ferox bitters is
an effective laxative for acute
constipation and that the bitters does not present any
safety
risks for short- or long-term use in this regard.
However, research for one bowel condition should never
simply be extended
for self-treatment of other bowel conditions. For example,
chronic constipation
may be a sign of an underlying disorder, which should be
identified and treated
as such. It may also be a sign of a low-fibre diet or even
a high-fibre diet but
with insufficient water intake ̶ both these can be
corrected by lifestyle changes
and does not require any dietary supplements for a
long-term solution.
Individuals with bowel diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease or
diverticulitis are not
advised to use bitter supplements or laxatives since these
increase symptoms of the disease. Long-term use of Aloe ferox extracts to selftreat
diseases is counter indicated, since safety of any product
for a specific
condition should be tested for that condition
and cannot simply be assumed
from safety reports for other conditions.
Liver health & Aloe ferox
The LIVER is one of our vital organs without which we
cannot survive. Since the
liver supports almost every organ in the body, its
malfunctioning is severely
debilitating.
In various scientific studies on damaged livers,
researchers found a significant
improvement in liver health after treatment with Aloe ferox bitters. Also, those
treated with bitters had much lower damage to their livers
than control groups
after other treatments that are known to affect the liver.
This is great news to those who suffer from liver problems
as well as those who
have to take medicines that might have adverse effects on
the liver. Dose: take
1/4 - 1/2 tablet of Fabulous Fibre Bitter (or a
small bitter crystal) every day to
assist in the health of your liver.
Interesting
facts about stained colons
Research reports of the 80’s
and 90’s questioned the use of
anthraquinones (found in aloe
bitters) as a potential risk of
colon cancer because these
substances stain the colon.
What does the latest research
say?
From studies done between
2000 and 2013 it was shown
that colon staining could be ascribed
to many different reasons and that it
cannot be linked to cancer or the risk thereof. Some interesting
facts from
these studies:
• Colon staining is due to a
natural intestinal pigment (lipofuscin) that
deposits in the colon lining
and is not due to the brown pigment found in
bitters.
• Lipofuscin only deposits on normal colon linings and not on
growths.
Therefore, during a
colonoscopy polyps, glands and other growths
appear “bright” against a
stained colon. This actually helps to see lumps!
• The use of bitters does
indeed cause staining of the colon. Staining
occurs within 4 months of
continuous use and disappears within 12-15
months after discontinuation.
• Study participants, who used
bitters for a long period, were compared to
one another to determine if
long-term use can be linked to cancerous
growths. Interestingly,
healthy patients used bitters on average for about
2 years longer than sick
patients – with no indication of cancerous
growths!
• Inflammatory bowel disease
causes colon staining – even if
anthraquinones were never
used before.
• Many patients with colon
growths (benign or malignant) have never used
any laxatives – neither
bitters nor others. Also, many of these patients
show no signs of stained
colons.
• Undesirable colorectal
growths are strongly linked to gender, age and
smoking. These are more
predominant in males and the incidence also
increases with aging and with
smoking habits.
A Testimonial from one of our
customers:
A few years
ago I purchased some Aloe Ferox Gel & Bitter Crystals from a vendor at an
African Street Fair.
I was born
with a physical deficiency that caused lifelong constipation. As a child I was
always sick with fevers because my body was not eliminating properly. I've
tried so many things to remedy this condition, from avoiding constipating
foods, eating high fiber diets, whole grains, psyllium & flax seeds, to
drinking more water, prunes / juices, probiotics, various herbs like senna,
triphala, teas, both natural and OTC laxatives, prescription medicines, detox
cleanses, enemas, colonics, massage, castor oil internally and external packs,
special yogic exercises, etc...
Some were
effective temporarily but eventually the condition would return. Some were very
expensive, messy or inconvenient. Others caused tremendous pain, cramping,
bloating, gas or diarrhea. And sadly, most of these solutions left me even more
constipated after I stopped using them, promoting dependence or reducing
natural peristalsis as lazy bowel syndrome after using them long term.
This vendor
explained how the bitter crystals worked, and I thought being natural it was
worth a try. I followed the instructions taking a tiny dose before bed with
water, and by morning I was regular with no pain, bloating or cramping, and the
results for me were almost miraculous. It was hard to believe such a tiny
dosage could have such a powerful balancing effect with no negative side
effects.
Aloe Ferox
Bitter Crystals are the only product I use now when constipated. I've never
experienced any negative side effects from them. The product lasts a very long
time so the cost of use is minimal compared to other products/ treatments I've
tried, with no mess or inconvenience, They are easy to travel with and
something I would not want to be without. It is the only product I have found
that works well for me.
The Aloe
Ferox skin gel also was almost as miraculous in healing sunburns overnight. I
love being in the sun but don't like to use sunscreen because most contain
unhealthy ingredients and block natural vitamin D production. This gel helps
heal and prevent my skin from that leathery look I used to get after heavy sun
exposure. Another wonderful product I would not want to travel without!
Source:
Aloe Ferox Newsletter Oct/Nov 2013 and Testimonial from our customer MS
