The Healthy Clay Called Bentonite

Bentonite is a healthy clay that cleanses the whole body of toxins: both internally and by external application. Its name comes from Fort Benton, Wyoming, where the largest deposits of bentonite are found. Interestingly, it consists mainly of ancient volcanic ash. Quality bentonite has no smell and it is grey-cream in colour. If you see or are offered this clay in pure white colour, you have reasons to doubt its composition and origin.

As suggested above, bentonite can be used as a food supplement, as it helps for a number of digestive disorders (constipation, acid reflux, etc.). The daily use of unhealthy foods and various preparations is a prerequisite for the accumulation of toxins in the body. When bentonite becomes hydrated, its negative ions attract and stick to the positive ions of the toxins and impurities. thus the minerals the body uses are absorbed and released. Bentonite also helps cells saturate with oxygen. When diluted with water or another liquid, it absorbs toxins and helps remove chemicals and heavy metals from the body. If you have decided to undergo detoxification by taking bentonite, it is important to know that you should take it about an hour before meals and drink plenty of water for good results.

Healing clay has a high content of a number of useful minerals such as silicon, magnesium, sodium, iron, potassium and calcium.

A study was conducted at Arizona State University, which revealed that bentonite is very effective in destroying bacteria in the human body that are difficult to treat. It also revealed that the bacteria in question may not be affected by some antibiotics, but they would find it difficult to develop such resistance to treatment with the miraculous clay.

Bentonite clay is also used as an ingredient for the elimination of toxins and other harmful substances by external application to the skin. Preparation is very easy: it is only necessary to mix a small amount of clay with water and the so-called paste needs to be applied for some time on the problem spot. Then it is enough to just rinse with lukewarm water. Bentonite has the ability to swell in contact with water, therefore it’s best to use a very small amount of it. When skin contact occurs, the mixture extracts the toxins from the body and encapsulates them as if in a box. It helps for various injuries, insect bites, pimples, skin itching in the case of eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, etc. It can also be used as a face mask or added when we take a bath for an effect on the whole body.

Apart from the benefits of bentonite clay listed here, we can mention several more, namely:

• It accelerates recovery in cases of vomiting or diarrhea
• It enhances immunity as it destroys harmful bacteria and viruses
• It helps for weight loss
• It facilitates the absorption of nutrients from foods
• It alkalises the body – some foods lead to an acidic reaction that can lead to a number of diseases
• It helps to clean the oral cavity daily. It can be used in different toothpastes, as well as added to mouthwash
• It can also be used for babies and children if they have an irritated area on the body, thus replacing the baby powder

Besides as powder, bentonite can also be found in the form of capsules. It is manufactured in 4 basic steps:

1. The raw material is extracted
2. Microflora and other bacteria are removed
3. It is encapsulated
4. As a final step, the boxes are filled

When our health is concerned, it is necessary to think and look for preparations and medications that have no side effects on our bodies.