Erector Spinae. Although you may not think of the squat as a back exercise, the erector spinae muscle group contracts isometrically -- without shortening and lengthening -- during both the downward-movement and upward-movement phases of the exercise.
Definition of aloe - a succulent plant with a rosette of thick tapering leaves and bell-shaped or tubular flowers on long stems, native to the Old Worl Definition of aloe - a succulent plant with a rosette of thick tapering leaves and bell-shaped or tubular flowers on long stems, native to the Old Worl dictionary thesaurus
The herb Aloe - supplement information. Aloe, or Aloe vera (Latin), has been used medicinally for over 2,000 years. Ancient Egyptians used aloe to treat skin problems and constipation, and research has proven that aloe is effective as both an anti-inflammatory and laxative. Today, aloe is often used to treat burns, scalds, scrapes, and sunburn, and is the active ingredient in a number of natural alternative laxatives. Commission E, a group that evaluates herbal medicines for the German government, recommends aloe as a laxative. Aloe contains carboxypeptidase and bradykininase, compounds that reduce inflammation, swelling, and redness of wounds, as well as the pain and itching experienced as the wound is healing.