As everyone knows, stress and anxiety create all kinds of chemical reactions within our bodies. This is only exacerbated ten-fold if you happen to be an A-type personality and a hundred-fold if you happen to be an A-type artistic performer. Before entering an audition, a shoot or a stage performance most artists go through an absolute wild ride of emotions and reactions. When you are around them you can feel the momentum building like a volcano. Back stage it is absolutely electrifying and so tense you can cut it with a knife. This is equally true for the rock band about to go on stage, or an actor coming onto the set. It is that “zone” of extreme emotions, vulnerability and pumping adrenalin which is brought up from the depths of the body in order to give exaggerated life to the performance.

One of the body’s reactions that takes place in that zone is the famous fight or flight response which is what produces hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine. Whether it’s a two or three hour rock concert or an actor waiting all day to do a scene, the body must remain in that alarm state for extended periods of time in order to fulfill the demands of the performance. This state in turn releases abundant chemical reactions in the body including, but not limited to, the over-production of the adrenal hormones as well as an overflow of acids into the stomach. These acids cause disruption of digestion, as well as, severe irritation and damage to the lining and intestinal villi. And this is why most artists and performers suffer from a never ending list of stomach and intestinal ailments. Everything from a simple nervous stomach to ulcers, IBS, colitis and even more serious maladies such as crohn’s -just to name a few. Some performers resort to over the counter meds, a multitude of prescriptions, and even illegal drugs to keep their stress levels in check and attempt to control their body’s reaction to the pressure. Unfortunately, eventually this way of addressing emotions and natural chemical reactions within the body will cause far more damage, possible addiction, and often premature death. In fact, most doctors will tell you, if you wait until the stressors are present before employing some way of managing the effects, then the damage is probably already done. So, no matter how you look at it, being an overly-sensitive creative person subjected to the outrageous emotional and physical demands which come along with working in the entertainment business, is a sure fire formula for disaster.

However, most smart artists are well aware of the physical demands way ahead of the moment they must walk onto a stage or on set. Artists from Madonna to Bono to Matt Damon to Will Smith to Nicole Kidman and Scarlett Johansson, all on 2008’s top paid performer’s list, have long ago learned it is ALL about preparation. They know if they want to remain in good health, maintain their looks and stay on the A-list they must practice preventative measures long before a tour or role begins. A well disciplined artist refuses to be carelessness and thus become a victim of post performance damage control.

And this is where a powerful new health aid from England called ALOERIDE? has come into big play among those who heartily embrace prevention. Aloeride is a pure uncompromised derivative of Barbadensis Miller aloe vera. And as everyone knows, the aloe vera plant has for centuries held the ultimate position as the “miracle” healing aid to skin and cells. Aloeride is refined molecules of pure aloe vera placed in a convenient capsule, then blister foil sealed to maintain its powerful effectiveness. This tiny capsule contains over 300 nutrients which help sustain and feed every cell in the body. Aloeride is proven in independent testing to be especially effective in addressing stomach and intestinal issues. It can actually help balance stomach acid, heal and reduce the mucosal layer within the intestinal wall which prevents mal-absorption, and supports the tiny villi responsible for taking up nutrients into the blood stream. With the support of Aloeride® the body’s overall functions improve greatly and many of the body’s cells are actually layered in a coat of protective molecules. This protection functions as a barrier against the aggressive free radicals or hormones launched in high stress situations. Aloeride® taken daily for three weeks prior to any stressful situation can provide definitive protection. It has also been noted to provide a general sense of well being which in turn assists the body’s coping mechanisms and actually reduces the stressful response itself. Now that’s a preventative measure! However, you don’t have to be a performer or A-type personality to reap the enormous benefits of this miraculous tiny capsule in a little green box. You just need to be smart enough to know prevention is by far the very best thing you can possibly do for your body.

Asthma affects one in four people on average and is present in all age groups. Asthma symptoms include wheezing, an overproduction of mucus and excessive coughing. The symptoms are the result of muscular over activity causing inflammation and mucus production. It can be triggered by allergies, emotions or stress. Most people have warning signs that an attack is coming on and can treat it with prescription medications such as Albuterol.

This disease is frightening and can force people to change how they live to avoid attacks. Some people have to avoid stress, dust or allergens, which is virtually impossible to achieve 100% of the time. Most asthmatics get attacks regularly regardless of how many prescription medications they take and how much they avoid triggers. Though asthma is not curable, the good news is that some children grow out of it. But those that don’t are usually on the hunt for anything that can help.

What if there was a way to naturally reduce the chances you will suffer from an asthma attack? One study in 2005 found that 57% of the asthmatics studied found more relief from a combination of conventional and natural treatments, than prescription medicines alone. One of the natural treatments being used was aloe vera. This is not surprising because there are published studies on the benefits of aloe vera for asthma from as far back as 1951 to more recently in the mid 1980’s.

Aloe vera contains natural steroids and other compounds that inhibit or reduce inflammation. Interestingly, the studies done in Japan in the 1980’s showed that some compounds in aloe cause in increase in the removal of particles that may be asthma triggers. This is one explanation for how aloe helps asthmatics. Aloe vera should not be used to treat an ongoing asthma attack though because it has only been shown to be effective when used as a preventative measure. So even if you use aloe and it helps, still keep your inhaler nearby for attacks.

One issue that many people have with aloe vera products is the natural laxative effect. This may be a plus for some but for many people it’s a huge drawback. Fortunately, one brand of aloe pills, Aloeride® aloe vera capsules, has removed the issue completely. Their aloe vera pills do not contain the portion of the plant responsible for the laxative effect. Plus, Aloeride® is pharmaceutical quality and is manufactured to be as pure as possible. Aloeride® is privately prescribed by doctors and therapists but also can be purchased securely via the internet, click here to visit http://www.aloeride.com

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Aloe Vera is renown for its’ potency to soothe all sorts of disorders. Its’ historic use links it to beauty care routine or to more slight sores, such as sunburns, scratches, or small injuries. It was not until lately that its’ more significant curing virtues have been discovered and proven. People suffering from serious diseases who have underwent a treatment with Aloe products showed that these products were satisfactory enough and surprisingly efficient. One of their many applications regards teeth care or general dentistry.

Contemporary society seems to stress teeth care as a crucial point of our life, both from a hygienic reason and an aesthetic one. Digestion begins in the mouth due to the chemical action of various substances located there and also because of the more mechanical function of teeth. Chewing should never be understated. Moreover, the cultural significance of smile seems to amplify the urge to pay attention the quality and the state our teeth are in. Almost all toothpaste commercials underline the health aspect and the visual side of a vigorous dentition. So, if you want to ensure a reliable starting point for your digestion, or if you want to display – or at least not to be embarrassed by – your smile, you should pay a little attention to your dentist’s suggestions.

How do Aloe products affect our teeth, and why should we choose them over the classical toothpastes? If we learned a little about the general properties of Aloe, we should already know that it prevents infection caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi, it stimulates cell regeneration and has a general purifying action, not to mention its’ calming effect. Therefore, Aloe is an excellent solution to a range of mouth problems, like gingivitis, peridontitis, stomatitis, bad breath, reduces the possibility of plaque, not to mention the care it takes of the soft, fragile tissues in the mouth. Obviously, a great amount of benefits that usual products can only pretend to guarantee.

Now, how does Aloeride deal with oral hygiene, considering all we have stated about the Aloe products in general? Most of the Aloe products designed for dentistry come in traditional shapes, that is, toothpaste, gel, sprays. On the other hand, the way Aloeride presents its’ products is not at all similar to those. The technology used by Aloeride to process Aloe Vera extract fits very well its’ goal, that is, to preserve the active ingredients and to avoid tampering with them. This is why this company only produces tiny capsules containing a certain amount of Aloe powder. Can these capsules fit the specificity of teeth care?

Aloeride’s statement is that a genuine treatment should work from the inside to the outside. What is visible to the eye is always grounded on an invisible process developed underneath the surface of what is observable. Aloeride’s Aloe Vera products work on the immunity system, thus generating an overall protection for the entire organism, teeth included. A strong reason for using these capsules is that, compared to common other products, it avoids involving certain ingredients assumed to alter the quality of Aloe extract. Though these elements – Sorbitol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Carrageenan and so on – do not harm the tooth in itself, they inhibit the effects Aloe is supposed to have. So, a toothpaste boasting with its’ Aloe ingredient is virtually an ordinary one, as the extract is in such a degree altered by the other parts of the paste that it remains inactive.

Taking care of teeth is one of the many objectives Aloeride has. It is coherent with a more general goal, that is, to offer a feeling of general state of well-being. While or after using Aloe capsules one should no longer need to care about mouth problems – but it doesn’t mean daily hygiene should be abandoned, on the contrary, it should be maintained – and should be free to charmingly smile whenever the occasion occurs.

Happiness is one of those concepts people have always tried to precisely define and, in spite of their efforts and failure to reach an exact definition, everyone still has at least a vague idea about what happiness means to them. Unfathomable as it may seem, happiness, as a goal, is what determines people to act and it can be, at least from a certain perspective and within some limits, characterized as a state of physical comfort conjoint with a mental state of well-being. If body and spirit is what we all are, then body and spirit should be those things to which a definition of happiness must refer.

Aloe Vera is an ideal source of nourishment for both body and mind. Apart from the fact that a cure based on Aloe prevents anyone from a large range of ailments and disorders, it is also a remedy for many other diseases. There is virtually no part of the body left uncovered by the incredible variety of Aloe products. From head to toes, from bowels to skin, every centimeter of the body is taken care of by the miraculous extract of Aloe.

But can things be simpler and more efficient when it comes to all those needs we have and all those things able to satisfy them? Nothing would seem more natural than to use toothpaste when tooth care is in question, or creams and lotions when talking about face and skin in general, or laxatives when it comes to constipation. This is the ordinary picture. What is truly exceptional and almost unbelievable is the hypothesis of a single pill able to replace all those too many and too annoying products. The good part of this hypothesis is that it no longer represents a theory, but is a fact.

Aloeride has designed a wonderful pill that has a general action on the body. Working on the immunity system, it protects us from many unexpected and unseen perils we expose ourselves in everyday life, and that we don’t even think of. A mere cold, a stomachache, a surprising migraine are always considered possibilities. They could happen to us, of course, but not today, nor in the near future. We are all right now and we don’t need any protection yet.

It is obvious the contradiction hidden in this attitude. First we admit our frailty and, on the other hand we decide to postpone the right thing to do. Those who have suffered a long time from a particular disease and have undergone a treatment with Aloeride products are much wiser than people who didn’t. They now know that to be happy is to recover a silky skin after the acne has ravaged their faces, or to move carelessly after curing a bothering repetitive stomachache, or speak face to face to other people without being embarrassed or thinking of their bad breath.

A healthy body is a crucial premise for a better life. As for the mental state, it is to be mentioned that many psychological disorders are grounded in physiological conditions. The hidden chemistry of our bodies results sometimes into chronic neurosis, depressions, general fatigue and so on. Instead of ingesting huge quantities of pills that only work on the symptoms, one should always rely on remedies that work on the causes. Aloeride’s Aloe Vera capsules will give unexpectedly satisfying results.

So, if you are still skeptic about what happiness means and, moreover, you doubt that the Aloe Vera capsules work, the step to take is talking to people that are now grateful for having been given the chance to try Aloeride products and to listen to their testimonials. The word goes that you truly treasure something only it is lost. You could just believe that saying and take all necessary cautions to protect your health, mental an physical too, or you could just do it the hard way: don’t believe it, be irresponsible, and after loosing your health and finally recover it, you will be happy.

Aloe is known to be a miraculous plant with multiple healing virtues and its history goes back up to Cleopatra and her legendary beauty indeed tributary to this renowned “lily of the desert”. People that have underwent a treatment with Aloe or have put to test one or another of aloe’s famous effects, have generally been convinced by the curing power of this plant. Though, like in any other case where the panacea is questioned, an issue occurs: is it good for children? Or, which is even more serious, is it safe for children to use it?

Unquestionably, Aloe Vera’s prestige would be seriously affected if kids were not to be found among the recipients of its effects or if they were to be endangered by a misinformed or an accidental or casual use of the plant extract. But this is not the case. No one should worry about a possible harmful consequence or an unpleasant side effect if the doctor’s or the dietician’s prescription or recommendation is respected. Yet, Aloe Vera and Aloeride have to face the common opinion and the vague undocumented rumor that somehow the products based on Aloe act as detrimental agents on the health and the organisms of children.

Indeed, some doctors recommend parents to avoid nursing their kids with products based on Aloe extracts. What anyone should know is that their reference concerns only those products which have a laxative effect, or that their statement is made on the misleading premise that all Aloe products are processed in a similar way, a way that disregards the specific vulnerabilities of people that age. The way Aloeride processes Aloe drugs is a guarantee for a safe use. Due to the fact that in Aloeride pills no additives are inserted and because anthraquinones – the main organic compound found in Aloe which causes diarrhea – is carefully removed, Aloeride products do not have unexpected side effects, aiming directly to the anticipated results.

Here is one the testimonial of Aloeride user :

Also, as a result of Aloeride technology, children would not fuss about swallowing the tiny capsules. Usually, internal use of Aloe extracts entails drinking a certain amount of liquid, which can be sometimes uncomfortable because of the peculiar taste of the main active ingredients. Different other companies that sell Aloe juices or gels try to disguise the natural bitter taste of Aloe mixing the Aloe extract with ingredients that create the impression of a fruity sweet flavor. First of all, this is an inappropriate technology, because those additives generally diminish the effect Aloe is supposed to have on the organism. Second of all, liquid means adding, amongst other, water and various preservatives which, again, lessen the force with which Aloe naturally works on the body.

The discreet pill Aloeride offers as an alternative to many other inefficient, though promising products will surely relieve your life as a parent. It is well known that something always happen to children. Scratches, constipation, sunburns, ailments and countless other disorders need to be constantly taken care of. An efficient and easy way to deal with them is to accept the offer Aloeride makes. Aloeride’s logo is that Aloe works from the inside in order to look better on the outside, which means the organic quality of any process of improvement is properly appreciated. The encapsulated powder improves the immunity system, thus taking an overall action on the organism.

Because childhood is an age when the fundament, the basic structure of one’s organism is settled, it is a proof of prudence to assure it. Receiving Aloeride’s offer is a helpful method to increase child’s chances to a better, healthier life, and also an occasion for any parent to ease their concerns. Therefore, it’s not just that children may take Aloe capsules because they are no harm, but any responsible parent must constantly support their kids’ growth by this exceptional nutritional element provided by Aloeride.

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Aloeride has been found to bring relief from allergies and hay fever due to pollen, dander, chemicals, perfume, dust mites, and foods, just to name a few. There are many causes of allergies. In some it is the hereditary weaknesses of digestion, nutrition, and environment. In order to reduce the battle with allergies it is necessary to strengthen connective tissue called collagen. When the collagen tissue is weakened in the nasal passages, lung tissues and intestinal tract cell walls allow foreign invaders to enter the blood stream, which causes and allergic reaction. You can begin to reverse the allergy sensitivity by taking Aloeride

The aloe vera has an acidic pH, which persuades the body to produce the proper amounts of hydrochloric acid to improve your digestion. Those with allergies sometimes are inflicted with a weak digestion, which will not allow the body to absorb the nutrients from the foods and supplements fed to the body. Once the body starts receiving the proper amount of nutrients, it will start producing collagen and will build up tissue structure to ward off the allergies. The aloe vera contains the glycomannan complex, which provides additional help to strengthen the tissue cell walls. Natural anti-inflammatory and analgesics are found in the yellow sap portion of the aloe vera, which will help reduce the swelling, the pain and the skin irritation. Camestrol, B-sitosterol, lupeol, and salicylic acid also found in aloe vera will help provide additional allergy relief.

By detoxifying and cleansing the liver many people have found relief from skin irritants like hives, eczema and psoriasis. The cleansing and detoxifying of the liver is something, which needs to be done like Spring Cleaning about once a year. It has been found the detoxifying of the liver using aloe vera can enhance liver functions. In fact there are many compounds found in aloe vera, which can help the liver function.

A pesky fungus called candida albicans can also be part of the problem. This fungus is present in most people in varying amounts. If large amounts can be found in the body candida can cause many problems. Symptoms include a white-coated tongue, yeast and fungal infections, jock itch, allergy, chemical sensitivity and poor digestion. To prevent the growth of Candida a diet high in proteins and vegetables and low in carbohydrates and sugars can help. Aloeride along with a good probiotic supplement can help with this problem.

A study was done on the Chemomodulatory action of Aloe vera on the profiles of enzymes associated with carcinogen metabolism and antioxidant status in regulation mice. The study was done to provide date on the fact “Aloe facilitates detoxification providing chemoprotection against carcinogens and other toxins, including drugs.

The effect of two doses of 30 micol and 60 microl per day per mice for 14 days of the fresh leaf pulp extract of Aloe vera was examined on carcinogen-metabolizing phase-I and phase-II enzymes, antioxidant enzymes, glutahione content, lactate dehydrogenase and lipid peroxidation in the liver of mice. The modulatory effect of the pulp extract was also examined on extrahepatic organs (lungs, kidney and forestomach) for the activities of glutathione S-transferase. DT-diophorase, superoxide dismutase and catalase. The positive control mice were treated with butylated hydroxyansiola (BHA). Aloe vera notably reduced the level of cytochrome P450 and cytochrome b5. Thus, Aloe vera is clearly the inducer of phase-II enzyme system. Treatment with both doses of Aloe caused a decrease in malondiaidehyde (MDA) formation and the activity of lactate dehydrogens in the liver, suggesting its role in protection against proozidant-induced membrane and cellular damage. The microsomal and cytosolic protein was substantially improved by the Aloe vera, indicating a possibility of its involvement in the induction of protein synthesis. BHA, an Antioxidant compound, provided the authenticity of our assay protocol and response of animals against modulator. The pulp extract was effective in inducing GST, DTD, DOD and catalase as measured in extrahepatic organs. Besides the liver, other organs such as the lungs, kidneys and forestomach were also influenced by Aloe vera in a favorable way in order to detoxify reactive metabolites, including chemical carcinogens and drugs.

The study was performed in the Cancer Biology Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharial Nehru University y, in New Delhi, India.

The plant aloe vera contains a complex mixture of molecules. The Handbook of Phytochemical Constituents of GRAS Herbs and Other Economic Plants by James A. Duke states that there are as much as 300 different types of molecules in aloe vera. Hardly surprising then that it has multiple effects on multiple tissue types. Unfortunately this broad spectrum of activity also fuels ‘academic’ scepticism because aloe vera does just too much to be true.

To put that last criticism into perspective, even in Prescription Only Medication (POM) there is not just one thing any drug does. This is why we have monthly editions of MIMS and BNP to show, next to the indications of POMs, their contraindications, warnings, other drug interactions and adverse effects. POMs are as targeted molecules as a pharmaceutical company can make them, yet they affect so much. Imagine a plant with 300 different types of molecules, of course it is going to act broad spectrum.

Aloe vera has been used by millions of people worldwide throughout the ages. Empirical evidence accumulated in accolades like ‘miracle plant’ and ‘burn plant’ but for academic validity such a sustained track record is said to be meaningless. But even in today’s climate of evidence based medicine (EBM) much of day to day healthcare is characterised by non evidence based practice, variation in practice, inadequate outcome data, inequality of access to optimal treatment and ultimately a lack of evidence base. (Virus Research, Volume 89, Issue 2, November 2002, Pages 175-181). Entrenched sceptics should note that lack of evidence of efficacy should not be confused with evidence of lack of efficacy. The former says that there is insufficient evidence to pass judgement. The latter says it does not work.

Of course good aloe vera works. Quite beside that there is safety and validation in the numbers (millions of people) and in the length of time aloe vera has been used (centuries), there is a lot of good quality research on aloe vera as well as scientific knowledge about what its different type of molecules do. This said, how well an aloe vera product works depends entirely on its quantity of working molecules, the quality of them and purity of product. On all counts Aloeride® is an exemplary product that stands head and shoulders above its competitors.

So how does it work? Aloeride® is mostly taken by mouth but can also be applied to the skin. When taken by mouth, in the fluid environment of the stomach, the Aloeride® capsules dissolve within 1 or 2 minutes giving our powder plenty of time to mix with the ample water (your stomach’s mixing waves occur every 15-25 seconds) with which you swallowed the capsules. So you have now rehydrated your aloe vera powder. Only when you have lesions or inflammation in your mouth or oesophagus is there a need for opening the capsules and ingesting the powder with water. This is easy and it does not taste horrible.

With all 300 different types of molecules are out of the capsule, Aloeride® goes to work. Broadly speaking the action is threefold and interconnected: anti-inflammatory, immune-modulatory and tissue healing with the target being mostly epithelium (tissue that separates tissue cells from air). Of course the first point of contact of these molecules is the alimentary canal, so it is hardly surprising that Aloeride®’s molecules show their effect there first. Because Aloeride®’s molecules also are absorbed into your bloodstream, they also find their way to peripheral tissue. Thus Aloeride® exerts effect way beyond the alimentary canal and causes powerful inside-out healing, the only route for safe wound healing and 24/7 skin care. Just how broad spectrum aloe vera works is underpinned by good research: cell growth, anti-inflammatory effect, anti-microbial effect, effect on burns, anti-diabetic effect, cardiovascular and lipid effect, anti-ageing effect and response to UV light, wound healing, gastrointestinal effects and immune modulation.

Broad spectrum action is the result of 300 types of molecules as well as domino effect. To explain the latter, an inflamed intestinal wall for example becomes permeable to macromolecules that ought to stay within your alimentary canal. Enterocytes (intestine’s absorptive lining cells) normally determine what may enter the body - via transcellular crossing - and what stays inside the intestines. In leaky gut syndrome gaps occur in between the enterocytes so indiscriminate, paracellular crossing now can happen.

Macromolecules gate crashing into your body trigger immune reactions. Aloeride® helps close the gaps between enterocytes, thus indirectly changing immune response beyond its direct, researched effect on phagocytosis, lymphocytes and T-helper cells. Beyond that Aloeride® also creates a more favourable milieu for good gut bacteria which in turn improves immunity.

Three hundred different types of aloe vera molecules, working synergistically and causing domino effects, will act broad spectrum and the magic of all this forms the basis for aloe vera’s much deserved accolades.

All original aloe vera juice is 95% water and the magic of aloe vera does not linger in the water, the magic of aloe vera is in that 5% of solids that is suspended in the water and is known as working ingredients. Our ability to capture that 5% and then deliver this, in its entirety to you, is what makes Aloeride® stand head and shoulders above other aloe vera products.

Aloeride® deliberately delivers that 5% working ingredients in powder form because all aloe vera liquids suffer both bacterial degradation and oxidation. Aloe vera gel or aloe vera juice being more natural than powder is a load of nonsense. That 95% water is not a highly specific carrying agent like for instance you might ooh and aah, about binding Magnesium to Citrate, Sulphate or an amino acid. H2O is H2O and when, like the sensible person you are, you use filtered water, then you rehydrate that 5% just fine.

Aloe vera’s magic simply is not in the water. What is in the water in aloe vera juice though are bacteria and they make aloe vera go off, which is why you must put all aloe vera juices in the fridge to try and slow down the inevitable. Also with juices, every single time you open the container, you let new air in so the juice can oxidise a bit further. That means it loses its antioxidant potential, thus loses its battle against free radicals. And that fancy phrase ‘stabilised aloe vera juice’ is nothing more than the manufacturer adding antioxidants, not to help you, but to slowdown their juice going off.

Capturing much more of that 5% and delivering the full spectrum of molecules is what really counts. Precisely that is what we do with Aloeride®. In capsule form Aloeride® also overcomes the awful taste of aloe vera. Also by being in capsule form, Aloeride® does not need to stay at home in the fridge so you can use it anytime anywhere. Also by making Aloeride® into a powder, bacteria have nothing to swim in and by encapsulating it, there is no air to oxidise the powder and blisterfoiling puts a further halt to that.

And to cap it all, we give you unprecedented discounts on an exemplary aloe vera product. Anybody paying £s, €s or $s for aloe vera juice or aloe vera gel (more often than not more expensive than 1 pack of Aloeride® which equates to slightly more than 1 litre) is paying for 95% water. So the chances are, that you have been misinformed about the reality of aloe vera, which can amount to a missed opportunity for success.

People suffering from Coeliac disease or IBD (Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease) sometimes get extra-intestinal symptoms next to their digestive problem. One of such is small ulcers in the mouth.

Recurrent Aphthous stomatitis (RAS) and recurrent intraoral herpes (RIH) are the two most commonly presenting oral lesions in dentistry recurrent. Recurrent Aphthous Ulcerations (RAU) is another form of mouth ulcer but is considered an immunological deficiency. Why aphts appear in people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease is unknown but often it coincides with flare-ups and usually the ulcer(s) heal(s) with remission of the IBD.

Aloeride® has proven exceptionally useful in the management of mouth ulcers, it significantly speeds up healing time and helps with pain. How to use Aloeride® is discussed further on, first however a little more information to put mouth ulcers in context.

Causes of mouth ulcers can be linked to microbial disease (like Herpes, chickenpox, infectious mononucleosis), to gastrointestinal disease (Coeliac, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis), to skin disease (like lichen planus, erythema multiforme), to blood disorders (like leukaemia, neutropenia), to rheumatoid diseases (like systemic lupus erythematosus, Behçet’s disease, Reiter’s syndrome) or to drugs (cytotoxic agents, Nicorandril, NSAIDs and oral nicotine replacement therapy). Reading this list you can understand why, if a mouth ulcer persists for more than 3 weeks, a differential diagnosis should be made, possibly via biopsy or other investigations to exclude malignancy or serious conditions.

When not caused by a specific condition, mouth ulcers can be related to food sensitivities or nutritional deficiencies (Oral Surg, 1982, 54: 388-95; BMJ, 1975; 2: 490-3). In one study of 330 individuals with recurrent mouth ulcers, 14.2% proved to be deficient in Iron, Folic Acid and/or vitamin B12. The majority of whom achieved a complete remission when their deficiencies were eliminated by supplements. (J Oral Path, 1978; 7: 418-23). For patients who are deficient in Zinc, taking extra zinc supplements has proved effective (BMJ, 1975; 2: 490-3) and this is because Zinc is required for the development and activation of T-lymphocytes. For centuries, medicated zinc bandages have been found to have a soothing and beneficial effect on leg ulcers.

It is well known that people with Coeliac disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease suffer from a varying degree of impaired tolerance to foods and a reduced uptake of nutrients. Gluten and wheat sensitivity are on the top of that list. Finding well tolerated, highly absorbable wholefood supplements whilst using Aloeride® both as a buffer and to facilitate nutrient uptake will help to overcome such a deficiency.

If you are fair skinned or like to lie in the sun, there is a high probability that you will have fallen victim to sunburn at some point during your life. However, just because it’s a commonplace condition, it doesn’t mean that it can’t have serious side effects.

What are the effects of sunburn?

The best known types of ultraviolet sunlight are UVA and UVB. Too much exposure to either of these rays will damage your skin. Not only will overexposure cause wrinkles and brown spots, prematurely aging the skin, but it can also have far more serious consequences such as skin cancer.

The effects of sunburn and sunstroke are unpleasant - as anyone who has experienced it will know. Short term exposure may result in painful burning and reddened and peeling skin. Sunstroke is more serious: it dehydrates the sufferer and can cause high temperatures, vomiting and headaches.

But the most devastating side effect is undoubtedly skin cancer. It is estimated that 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers and 60% of melanoma skin cancers (the more serious form) are caused by over exposure to the sun. Worryingly, melanomas are not just caused by prolonged and consistent over exposure: any episodes of sunburn, no matter how infrequent, also increase the risk due to the damage this does to your skin cells.

How can I prevent sunburn?

Whilst everyone should take precautions to protect themselves from exposure to the sun, there are some group of people who are more at risk than others:
• People with fair complexions and fair or red hair.
• People who work outdoors.
• Children: the amount of sun exposure is thought to be linked to the probability of developing skin cancer in adulthood.

The good news is that sunburn and sunstroke is entirely preventable: you simply need to take sensible precautions and be aware of the damage that the sun can do to your body.

• In hot places or during a hot day, stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm when it is at its fiercest.
• Cover up: wear a hat to protect your face and neck - the areas most commonly damaged by the sun; and wear loose clothing. Be aware that wet clothing lets through more UV rays than dry.
• Use a good sunscreen with a minimum of SPF (sun protection factor) 15. Apply before going into the sun and reapply frequently throughout the day. Ensure the lotion you choose blocks UVA and UVB rays and be aware that products have a limited shelf life. No sunscreen can completely protect you from the effects of UV rays.
• Keep babies and small children out of the sun completely if possible.
• Do not wash yourself with soap all the time. Soap removes the oil from the skin that is there to keep it supple and resilient. Ingest good quality omega 3 oils preferably together with broad spectrum (water and lipid soluble) antioxidants.
• Taking aloe vera capsules, such as Aloeride® before and during a holiday much helps the skin to stand up to a sudden change in sunlight exposure; it can also help to rejuvenate the skin following exposure. Is there reasonable proof that aloe vera can help over-exposure to sunburn beyond empirical evidence that since time immemorial people used aloe vera for this? Other than the extensive research on burns, there is good quality research on the anti-ageing effect and effect on UV light exposure by Danhof, McKeown, Strickland and Yagi. But be aware, not all aloe vera products will give you the necessary molecules that help your skin to stand up to UV light or not enough of them.

What is the health benefit of sunlight?

Sunlight makes vitamin D which actually is a pre-hormone and its production requires a pre-cholesterol molecule to get UV-B from sunlight onto the skin. Then the liver converts it to calcidiol (storage form) which then is converted by every body cell into calcitriol (a.k.a. activated vitamin D) Vitamin D is the most potent steroid in your entire body. Steroid hormones enable the manufacturing of proteins and enzymes by your genetic material (genome). Yet after you’ve produced about 20,000 units, sunshine begins to destroy vitamin D in the skin. In other words, the same sunlight that makes vitamin D in the first place begins to degrade it - a miracle of self control and safety. So the active form of vitamin D acts by enabling the genetic expression of proteins and enzymes crucial to health in hundreds of tissues throughout the body.

One of the ways in which to increase vitamin D orally is via good, unpolluted fish oils but these are increasingly hard to find. To find out whether you are deficient, the best vitamin D test is 25(OH)D, also called 25-hydroxyvitamin D and optimal levels are 45-50 ng/mL or 115-128 nmol/L (these values are higher than the ‘normal’ values). The amount of vitamin D produced from sunlight depends on exposure time, latitude and altitude of location, amount of skin surface exposed, skin pigmentation and season. UV-B also stimulates the production of MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone), an important hormone in weight loss, energy production, and in giving you that wonderful tanned appearance (?-MSH ). However, UV-B does not penetrate very deeply into your skin. The darker the pigmentation or more tanned your skin, the less UV-B penetrates. Remember that glass allows only some 5% of UV-B to enter your home or your car, you must go outside to benefit from sunlight. The take home message is that sunlight has an awful lot going for it providing you avoid sunburn.

According to Professor Michael Hollick, Professor of Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics at the Boston University Medical Centre it is now estimated that the 1,000 IU of vitamin D a day is needed to satisfy the body’s requirement and maintain circulating concentrations of calcidiol of at least 30ng/mL. Too much vitamin D over a longer period of time can be toxic and cause calcification in the kidneys and heart. Fortunately the warning signs are easy to notice: anorexia, disorientation, dehydration, fatigue, weight loss, weakness and vomiting. Dr. Esther John, an epidemiologist at the Northern California Cancer Center, recommends taking a daily 10 to 15 minute walk in the sunshine as it not only clears your head, relieves stress and increases circulation, but also could cut your risk of breast cancer by 50%.

We all enjoy the sunny weather: it can lift our spirits and make us feel happier and healthier. If you are sensible in the sun and follow these simple precautions including using Aloeride® to support your skin from the inside, then there is no reason why you shouldn’t enjoy its positive benefits without the negative side effects.