Chronic Rheumatism
The logical correction, therefore, for glandular trouble is first, to cleanse the system from toxic poisons and, second, to supply such nutritional needs as are found largely in the raw vegetable and fruit juices, particularly the former. Some laboratories are now putting out vegetable concentrates prepared from a natural source that aid in overcoming such deficiencies. Rheumatism, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Neuritis. There are several forms of rheumatism: Chronic rheumatism, which manifests itself in soreness and stiffness of the joints; muscular rheumatism, which affects the muscles; rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Forever Freedom drink preparation involves gel, juice and sap from Aloe vera plant. We will consider these various forms separately, as their symptoms differ somewhat.
Chronic Rheumatism. This appears in the joints, by way of stiffness and soreness where the circulation is not as strong as in the fleshy portions of the body, making the parts very painful to move. The disease seems to be worse during the winter months, when the patient finds it hard to get about, indicating the presence of poisons in the system which need to be eliminated. When the summer months come and the patient is perspiring freely, the joints are less painful.Such poisons have been introduced into the system largely through a flesh diet. When the ox is killed, the circulation of blood and all other body processes cease. While the blood is drained from the body, yet the wastes in the tissues, which are the broken-down tissues on their way to the kidneys for elimination as poisons, are left and consumed as food and often spoken of as “good juicy beefsteak.” As the circulation becomes loaded with these wastes, or urates, the uric acid settles about the joints, where the circulation is slow, and causes an acute inflammation. This is why heavy sweating of the joints in cases of this kind brings so much relief.
Vegetarians seldom suffer from this affliction if their vegetarianism is genuine, because they live largely on vegetables and fruits, with but a limited amount of cereals, sweets and legumes. Our Aloe Vera Gel Flakes retain the flavour, shade and sensitive nutrients of Aloe Vera higher than juice. Another cause is focal infection from the tonsils, teeth, or an infected appendix. While we know that many cases of rheumatism are due to ulcerated teeth or diseased tonsils, yet too much stress is often placed on these suspected causes, and many people have lost good teeth and practically normal tonsils without losing their rheumatism. On the other hand, we have known of this condition being relieved entirely by the removal of bad teeth or tonsils without further treatment. Another very probable cause is constipation. As has already been shown, bowel stasis is responsible for most human ills, so why not suspect this condition first of all? Acidosis is still another great cause of rheumatism, for in this condition the nervous system becomes unbalanced as is always the case in this disease. Quoting from a well-known medical authority: “Acute rheumatism has in recent years proved to be due to bacterial infection. In general, it may be regarded as a streptococci infection with which the serous membranes are particularly affected.