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5429 Using Healing Clays Internally

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2007-11-06 22:09:57

Using Bentonite, Illite & Montmorrilonite Healing Clays Internally

The Art of Pelotherapy and Healing with Clay
Using Clay Water and Clay Magma Internally

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Eytons' Earth - Pelotherapy, using healing clays internally

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Using any type of earth internally, even well known therapeutic healing clays, is quite a daunting proposition for those unfamiliar with the nature of specialty clays. However, there is no doubt that the informed use of clays internally, coupled with dietary modifications, can accomplish healing and system support to a degree that no other substance can.

This claim does has some scientific backing ( see our page on bentonite ), but the effects of clay internally remain largely unstudied and even often misunderstood. Furthermore, each and every clay is unique, and different clays may respond in the body differently. Our experience over the years shows that it is far wiser to find clays that agree with the human system, and use them all, rather than trying to find to find good clays to replace ones already being used.

Geophagy is the act of eating dirt, soil, clay or chalk, and is often associated with the medical condition known as Pica. Pica is an eating disorder whereby an individual experiences an actual physical craving to eat earth substances. Pica can become a dangerous condition, as individuals often consume substances that may contain dangerous contaminants. In modern times, individuals with Pica have been known to consume dry paint, and other industrial substances that can quickly become dangerous to the health.

Pica should not be confused with Pelotherapy. In fact, Pica can sometimes be successfully treated with Pelotherapy. Fine quality clays, ideally selected from all over the world, are combined and completely hydrated with quality water, and the individual suffering from the malady consumes the clay colloid rather than other earth substances. Pica is thus successfully controlled as long the individual consumes this healthy product, and Pica is cured when an individual no longer experiences a physical craving.

It should be noted that no individual becomes addicted to ingesting, eating, or drinking healing clays, who has not already been suffering from Pica. No individual who begins pelotherapy becomes addicted to these substances.

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Major Benefits and Contraindications of Clay Used Internally

Uses of bentonite, montmorillonite, and illite ingested orally:

To assist in the removal of toxic substances in the digestive system
- Bacterial food poisoning, organic and inorganic toxicity
To cleanse the colon and promote proper bacterial balance in the intestines
To begin the process of detoxification of the liver
To stimulate liver function
As a part of short term cleansing programs used to promote good health
Critical to support external healing clay treatment ( pelotherapy )
Removal of heavy metals and recovery from chemical therapies and radiation
With special long term treatments, to increase T-cell count and fix free oxygen in the blood stream
- Reduction of free radical damage ( thus anti-aging )
- Improved immune system function
- Improved cellular respiration
Improved digestive efficiency

Contraindications:

Bentonite and other healing clays are not to be taken internally concurrently with life-sustaining prescribed medications without careful medical supervision.
Bentonite and other healing clays used internally in conjunction with medications or herbal programs may lessen the effects of medications without careful administration.
Bentonite and other healing clays should not be used internally with those who currently have high blood pressure, without proper supervision and other supportive treatment.
Bentonite and other healing clays should not be used by those with a clinically diagnosed iron intolerance ( a rare condition ) without seeing a laboratory analysis of the clay used or blood sample monitoring.

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Using Bentonite and Healing Clays Orally - Directions for Use

In order to understand how bentonite and other healing clays can be used internally, it is important to remember several facts:

Many cultures have used natural clays in small amounts as a part of a daily diet ( see the work of Dr. West Price DDS, Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation ). Traditionally, many indigenous tribes utilized clayish water to prevent upset stomachs by dipping their food in clay solutions while eating. Furthermore, in some rather unique parts of the world, clay particles naturally deposited in the entire local water supply ( such as the area where the Hunzakuts live, in Pakistan ) have been consumed daily for a lifetime. People who live lifetimes in similiar locations are traditionally extremely long lived and healthy, with the clay particles being one factor of high quality water supplies that contribute to healthy living.
When introducing clay into the diet of an adult, there will be an adjustment period where a wide variety of brief side effects may manifest.
1. As an example, constipation may occur. Clay taken internally does not cause constipation, the overall condition of the body's elimination system is the determining factor.
Different healing clays will respond differently with different people. Every therapeutic clay and every person is unique.
Healing clay will seldom respond in synergy with unhealthy foods and an incorrect diet. For maximum benefit, both the liver and the elimination system needs to be stimulated.
When utilizing clays internally, it is equally important that the body is properly hydrated.
The quality of water is an important and equally unstudied element in preparing healing clays for internal use.

In a modern society, it is increasingly difficult to live a lifestyle that promotes true health. While understanding how to best utilize healing clays internally is important, we'd also like to clarify that benefit can be achieved without modifications to diet and lifestyle. However, for sustained health and maximum effect of clay, dietary considerations are extremely important.

Acclimating the Body To Healing Clays

One tablespoonful of dry clay is added and mixed with about eight ounces of quality water. The clay water should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning and/or late in the evening. Please keep in mind that clay should never come in contact with metal.

Repeat this process for three days. After the third day, abstain from clay use for four days. Then, resume use for four days, and pause for the following three days. This method of use can be continued throughout the adjustment period ( or even the complete period of use ).

The period of time it takes the body to adjust to oral clay use is certainly variable. However, generally the body will be acclimated to use within two to four weeks.

Once the body adjusts to clay use, there are many different strategies that can be used, depending on the need.

Side effects such as constipation are byproducts of a digestive system that is functioning far below ideal levels. Healing clays in themselves do not cause digestive or elimination problems, as we've demonstrated on more than one occasion with relatively high amounts of clay water ( 1 - 2 liters daily ) taken for upwards to six months ( experimental treatments ), with no need for any additional fiber or laxatives. Elimination problems are symptomatic, and it may take a minimum of six months to a year with proper diet and clay use, to correct imbalances.

However, many users will find that a quality psyllium tusk / water mixture will assist alleviating any difficulties experienced during treatment. The best method remains following the sage guidance from Raymond Dextreit as outlined in his book Earth Cures. Truly, there are no shortcuts to a healthy digestive system, and a modified macrobiotic diet devised in accordance to the many principles of natural medicine is the only certain way to completely normalize digestive functions.

Stimulating the body's elimination system is an important part of all aspects of pelotherapy. We cannot stress enough the importance of utilizing therapeutic clay baths in conjunction with healing clays used internally, and vice a versa. While this may be impractical for some, we highly encourage those who are able to acquire larger amounts of clay to do so -- even if the clays utilized for baths are only technical grade clays.

Switching from Clayish Water to a Clay Magma

Once the body is adjusted to healing clay use internally, it can be advantageous to change tactics: Rather than continue utilizing a clayish water, begin ingesting a tablespoon of clay "gel" or "magma" directly.

When the body is adjusted to internal use, there will be no noticeable strange or uncomfortable effects associated with ingestion. Bowel functions return to normal, the profuse fragrance associated with detoxification via healing clay will be gone ( bowel movements ), and the sometimes "unexplainable" side effects, such as fluctuating blood pressure, unique physical sensations in the abdominal region, changes in urine color, etc., will have disappeared.

It is important to remember that "clay water" and a properly hydrated clay gel or magma are truly two different substances when considering how they respond to any environment. Clay particles, when separated by water, lose their "collective" effect. The "unexplainable" electromagnetic effect of the clay which can reach deep into the body, becomes non-existant.

There is no combined charge associated with the separated particles, and the charge layers are vastly reduced or even nonexistent ( to our knowledge ). This is also why a clay bath is NOT comparable to clay packs / poultices used on the body.

At this point, due to the difficulty in actually studying the actual health benefits of using healing clays internally ( rather than simply measuring quantifiable variables via lab testing ), the best we can say is the difference between ingesting a clay magma and clayish water is significant, and most users who are able to listen to their bodies carefully will notice an immediate difference upon ingestion.

How long any user should continue utilizing bentonite, illite, or montmorillonite ( to list the most prominent healing clays ) internally must be left up to each user. We know people who have ingested healing clays daily for over 20 years with nothing but beneficial results, but we can hardly advise anyone to do so. One's health must be one's own responsibility.

Dietary considerations should be addressed ( does an individual eat properly, and at least three times daily? ), and the body's natural cycles should be carefully considered as well ( the body has a natural 72 hour cycle, a 24 hour cycle, a 12 hour cycle, an eight hour cycle, a six hour cycle, and a four hour cycle, to name a few in accordance with natural medicine philosophy ).

For those who experience too much constipation from ingesting healing clays, and who also do not tolerate psyllium, another alternative is to add hydrated clay to a slurry made from activated charcoal, and also combining internal clay with Diatomaecous Earth.