Bentonite clay is an incredible product that can be used for various health and beauty purposes that I have explained here. Although before getting comfortable with the clay it is important to understand itโs qualities and tendencies and how it can positively or negatively affect your health and beauty.
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1.Not all bentonite clays are made equal
As a matter of fact, there are 4 different types of bentonite clay. Sodium, calcium, aluminum and potassium, the most commercially abundant being sodium and calcium bentonite clays. The best part about bentonite clay is that it substitutes its molecular agent for your toxins.
For example, sodium bentonite clay will exchange sodium in place for your heavy metals, acids etc etc.
Now, what makes the difference between the two commercial clays? Sodium bentonite clay is highly negative, therefore is a stronger detoxifying agent than calcium bentonite clay, which is mostly used as a re-mineralizing agent as it deposits calcium and silica into your body. For the most part, sodium bentonite clay is mostly used externally, and calcium benotite clay is used internally.
2.Ingestion of bentonite clay has its dangers.
Yes, it does! It is absolutely important to only consume bentonite that is food grade and has been authorized for ingestion. If the label says โexternal use onlyโ which most of them do, please do not consider making a drink out of it, no matter how dire your need seems.
The danger is more imminent for sodium bentonite clay, it could seem like a good idea to ingest it for internal detox as it is the stronger detoxifying bentonite. Sodium bentonite clay deposits sodium into your system in trade of the toxins it pulls out, which can lead to too much sodium in your system and create a whole lot of other health issues. Sodium bentonite clay can be ingested, just make sure itโs food grade, follow the directions provided by the company and just don’t over do it.
3.Aluminum content in bentonite clay
Yes, Bentonite clay has aluminum content.
Although, according to the Redmond Clay, one of my favorite bentonite clay companies, you should rest easy knowing that experts agree that naturally occurring aluminum such as the type in bentonite clay, cannot be absorbed into our systems. Itโs an entirely different story for the heavy metal additives found in various commercial foods and beauty products in our modern day health and beauty markets.
4.It will cause you constipation!
Yes, yes, yes. Ingestion of food grade bentonite clay can cause you constipation. The clay will bind with toxins, heavy metals, acids and other unwanted visitors from your body and make its way into your stool.
Now imagine that as it binds with your internal trash, its becoming heavier and will need help making a proper exit. Therefore, if you drink bentonite clay, it is important to drink lots and lots and lots and lots of water to help with the detox and elimination process, reduce the chance of constipation and keep from carrying around clay bound to internal trash in your system.
So… hydrate! hydrate! hydrate!
The other thing you can do is make sure that you have proper fiber in your diet. This will help with elimination and make sure that none of the toxins get reabsorbed back into your system due to constipation.
5.You must research your bentonite clay company
Because bentonite clay is highly negative, it is important that no heavy metals touch it at any time. Reason being that it will bind to the positive charges of that metal and become useless without any detoxifying properties.
The way the bentonite clay is mined makes a difference of whether you will get detoxifying bentonite clay, or useless metal bound clay that will not serve you in any way. Therefore when looking around for bentonite clay companies, look for companies that mine and use stainless steel. Stainless steel mining tools decrease the risk of heavy metals attaching to the clay and thus deliver to you the most active clay for your detoxifying purposes.
What bentonite clay do I use?
For external use:
Asturaย 100% Pure Sodium Bentonite Indian Healing Clay. With this option, you get more for your money, a wooden spoon inside and it’s sodium bentonite clay only.
Redmond 100% Natural Sodium Bentonite and Calcium Clay. Redmond clays are more expensive, but with this option, you get a mixture of both sodium and calcium clay.
For internal use:
Fossil Power Food Grade Sodium Bentonite Clay. With this option you get more for your money, you can use it for both internal and external purposes, although, use high caution when ingesting because of its sodium content.
Clay Terra Calcium Bentonite Clay. This option is a bit more expensive, but you can use it for both internal and external purposes and its calcium clay only.
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