Why Aloe Vera Is a Game Changer for Gut and Skin | Healthy Ever After
- Aloe vera soothes gut lining, supports healthy bacteria, and improves nutrient absorption.
- Aloe enhances skin health by addressing inflammation and collagen activity from the inside.
- Aloe binds to waste, reduces odor-causing bacteria, and supports liver detox for better body odor.
On a recent episode of Get Up Mornings, I had the chance to sit down for another enlightening “Healthy Ever After” conversation—this time with Ayurvedic practitioner and counselor Alana Atkins. We centered our discussion on something most of us think we already know: aloe vera. But as it turns out, aloe is doing a lot more on the inside of our bodies than simply soothing a sunburn.
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Like many people, I’ve always associated aloe with topical relief—something you grab after too much time in the sun. But Alana broke down what happens when you drink aloe vera juice, particularly when it comes to digestion. She explained that high-quality aloe contains a powerful bioactive compound that helps soothe the gut lining, support healthy bacteria, and repair irritation in the intestines. The key, she noted, is choosing brands that preserve this compound during processing.
To really get the benefits moving—literally—aloe works best when paired with ginger or lemon. That combination helps improve gut motility, which simply means movement. In other words, it helps things flow better, reducing bloating and improving how your body absorbs nutrients.
From there, we shifted to skin health, and this part really caught my attention. According to Alana, gut health and skin health are deeply connected. Aloe supports collagen activity, encourages skin cell regeneration, and reduces internal inflammation. That’s why clearer, more radiant skin often starts with what’s happening in your digestive system. And it doesn’t stop at skin—aloe also supports hair growth and shine by addressing inflammation and nutrient absorption from the inside out.
One of the most surprising benefits we talked about was aloe’s role as an internal deodorizer. Alana explained that aloe binds to waste in the gut and reduces odor-causing bacteria, while also supporting liver detox pathways. That means it can help improve body odor and even breath—not as a quick fix, but by addressing long-term buildup in the body. Pairing aloe with chlorophyll or mint can enhance those detoxifying effects.
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We also discussed acid reflux, a common issue for many people. Instead of shutting down stomach acid like traditional antacids, aloe works by calming and coating the gut lining, allowing digestion to function properly while inflammation settles naturally. When combined with herbs like slippery elm or marshmallow root, it can offer gentle, effective relief without the rebound symptoms many people experience with over-the-counter medications.
What stood out most to me was Alana’s reminder that aloe doesn’t just soothe—it communicates with your gut, your skin, and even your hormones. Healing, she emphasized, is about consistency and care over time, not instant results.
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If you’re curious to learn more or want to work with Alana directly, she encourages people not to wait for the “perfect time” to start taking care of their bodies. Small, informed steps can make a powerful difference.
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