Saturday, November 5, 2011

A brief Introduction of Bentonite Clay,  What You Should Know

Bentonite clay was used by Indians and natives for many centuries as a healthy aid. This clay is used to support health as well as to fight against diseases. Recently, Bentonite clay is used in homeopathic as well as in alternative medicine. Bentonite clay is considered as the key ingredients for manufacturing colon cleanse products. Actually, Bentonite clay is nothing but an active mineral that can be found in the north side western part of United States. Presently, it has been noticed and considered as the most effective item in detoxifying human body. It is really very simple to understand the reason behind the popularity of detoxifying and cleansing. Nowadays, we are always exposed to heavy toxins everyday. Continuously, toxins enters into our body from the air we breathe and from the food item we intake. Bentonite clay plays important role in helping our body from getting rid of these useless toxins.
Bentonite Clay
In a natural form, Bentonite clay is available in two forms such as calcium Bentonite and sodium Bentonite. Sodium Bentonite is mostly used for an industrial purpose. Sodium Bentonite clay can be found in the region between Montana and South Dakota as well as in Greece. While Calcium Bentonite clay is the clay mostly used for detoxification purpose. This can be hugely found in Central Mountains, Great Plains, and the Southeastern parts of United States. Commercially, Bentonite clay is available in 3 forms such as powder, gelatinous preparation or encapsulated form. If you like to achieve more benefits, it is better to use Bentonite clay in liquid form before taking food or drink.

How Bentonite Clay Works

Actually, it works as a laxative in our body. When you consume Bentonite, it forms into gel and then helps to remove toxins from our body. Bentonite clay is very powerful clay, which has the capacity to absorb even worst toxins such as free radicals, harmful bacteria, pesticides, and heavy metals. When it enters into the intestine, it also has the capacity to absorb waste item from the intestine walls and remove it completely from our body. While consuming Bentonite clay, you should make sure to drink lots of water. You are in need to drink at least half of your total body weight. Also make sure to intake fiber supplement in addition to Bentonite clay.

Bentonite Clay Benefits

Bentonite provides numerous benefits to the user. You can able to fight off illness easily, and boost up your immune system immediately. You can able to digest and break down the food materials very easily and results in maximum digestive health. You can also experience increased energy level and good health condition. Even you can also report weight loss. You are in need to consider some important things before consuming Bentonite clay.  You must be very careful, if you are more sensitive to aluminum, since it will not trace the amount of aluminum. The clay has the capacity to absorb nutrient when it passes into your system, hence you must make sure to intake the clay one hour after or before the meal.

History of Clay Use
Clays have been used by indigenous tribes since before recorded history. Their medicine men
used it for healing and drawing out poisons from snake and insect bites, healing wounds, and as
an aid to pregnancy. This is an ancient medical substance and it is produced from planet earth.
Primary Functions of Living Clay
Detoxes – It pulls and holds toxins and carries them out of the body.*
Balances – Clay is homeostatic, bringing the body into balance.*
Alkalizes – It has a pH of 9.7.

Stimulates – It draws blood flow, oxygen and circulation for cellular repair.*
Never underestimate what clay can do, directly or indirectly, to support good health.
Resource: http://bentoniteclay.org/, www.aboutclay.com