August 03rd, 2017

​Bentonite Clay

Bentonite clay has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, in many different human cultures and seen in multiple animal species.  It is used both externally, for skin conditions, as well as internally for various reasons. Analysis of the clays being used by both humans and animals show that bentonite clays are preferred for ingestion.  Research on bentonite clay has shown that the benefits of its consumption includes nutrition, detoxification, and use as an antimicrobial and anti-parasitic agent.

​Common Uses for Bentonite Clay

• Mud Baths – Used at health spas for detoxing through the skin.
• Foot Baths – Used at health spas for detoxing through the feet.
• Skin Conditions – Used as a paste for insect stings/bites, burns, eczema, acne, and rashes.
• Toothpaste – To whiten and re-mineralize teeth
• Parasite Cleanse – Worms in the body will typically eat what is in the digestive tract.  They also eat dirt and clay, so they are attracted to this substance.  Because they are attracted to this food source, they will be carried out in the excrement of the host.
• Candida Cleanse – There have been a few studies to show that Bentonite Clay treats yeast very effectively, by immobilizing it through adsorption and carrying it out of the system.
• Chelation – Studies have shown a considerable capacity for heavy metal absorption, including lead, cadmium, zinc, and mercury, through either epidermal application or oral ingestion.

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I find this information fascinating! Since I started doing this for myself I find that it is great way to clean my system on a regular basis. I tried to start slowly by just doing Jovan's feet for maybe ten minutes, then I moved up to 20 minutes in the bath tub with warm water. I did run the clay on him for maybe 5 minutes so it could stick to him and then I ran his bath with warm water and let him soak. I hydrated him with a lot of water which is very important.  I also had magnesium oil which I put on him since clay baths do pull out toxins, but also your natural minerals. It's crucial to get those natural minerals back through the magnesium oil. I do this maybe once/month or once every two months.

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