For more than thirty years, The Silent Healer has been the definitive sourcebook on Aloe Vera in the world. Truly an encyclopedic work sponsored and co-authored by the father of practical Aloe technology, Bill Coats, this "Modern Study of Aloe Vera" has now been re-released with new material in every chapter. With over 50,000 copies already in print, this 21st century edition of The Silent Healer has amassed, defined, and sponsored applications of Aloe Vera in scientific research, medical case histories, patient and animal studies, skin-care, veterinary medicine, professional athletics and even agricultural and environmental breakthroughs. Written with the pace and passion of a great work of fiction, this book is a treasure trove of fact. Replete with over ninety before and after photos, innumerable research findings, and dozens of physicians' reports in thousands of applications, The Silent Healer seamlessly crosses over into an in depth analysis of such areas as skin care, cosmetology, and athletic uses for every major collegiate and professional sports organization including the NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA and Major League Baseball. And more... The perfect reference for layperson and professional alike, The Silent Healer (fourth edition) places Aloe where it belongs: ahead-of-the curve for future breakthroughs that are taking place today. It is a must read for any serious student of the subject.