10 Healthy Reasons To Try Activated Charcoal

Activated charcoal is made by heating natural substances such as coconut shell or wood to very high temperatures. The toxic compounds of regular charcoal disappear then and are replaced by many beneficial ones, which is why we have 10 healthy reasons to try activated charcoal. The surface area of activated charcoal contains millions of tiny pores that work very well for adsorption -- the process by which a solid traps gases or other molecules.

Activated charcoal is a versatile product to use as a supplement for improved health and wellbeing, and even around the house! Here are all the benefits that you gain from using activated charcoal in your home.

1. Kidney Health

Activated charcoal may be able to assist kidney function by filtering out undigested toxins and drugs.

Activated charcoal seems to be especially effective at removing toxins derived from urea, the main byproduct of protein digestion.

2. Gas

Activated charcoal powder has been used for years to help with indigestion and gas. 

3. Diarrhoea

Due to the nature of activated charcoal, and its porous absorbent structure it can be used to help with the symptoms or diarrhoea. 

If you're someone who loves clean air and hates stale smells of any kind, activated charcoal is for you. It works for any part of your house, including your fridge, your bathroom and your gym bag. Activated charcoal quickly pulls in odours and holds them inside. You do need to remember that you need to leave a full package in each place that you would like to deodorise, to make sure that there is enough. You'll soon find that there are simply no bothersome odours left in your house. This can be easily achieved by pulling apart a capsule and leaving it to work its magic.

5. Treats Acne

With an all-natural, two-step approach to healing acne that utilises activated charcoal’s benefits for internal and external healing, anyone can reduce the incidence of breakouts. First, for internal health, consume a simple teaspoon of the powder dissolved in 1 cup of water up to three times daily to help purge the body’s systems of toxins and pathogens that can interrupt immunity and hormonal functions, both of which can contribute to acne. Secondly, use the following activated charcoal skin and body wash to help cleanse your pores of oily buildup.

To make a simple wash for the face or body, use the following dosage:

+ 1 capsule activated charcoal powder (Opened)
+ 1 part water

Combine the ingredients into a paste. Apply to the afflicted areas and scrub to allow the charcoal to absorb into your skin and remove toxins, oils, and impurities that can interfere with normal follicle openings and the processes related to natural oil production at the skin’s surface.

6. Activated charcoal helps keep your food fresh

When you put some activated charcoal in your fridge, you do more than to get rid of the unpleasant odours. You help clean up the air in your fridge, mopping up the toxins. This means that there are fewer toxins in the air to make food go bad.

7. It's great for insect bites and burns

Summer comes with insect bites. If you need a quick remedy, activated charcoal is what you need. Mix a tiny amount in coconut oil and apply over the insect bite. It will quickly draw out the toxins and make you feel better. No more itchiness or pain. It works well for superficial burns, too.

8. You can use it for whiter teeth

The regular tooth whitening strips that you get at the drugstore may work, but they're loaded with chemicals. If you would like a natural alternative, you should try whiteners whose main ingredient is activated charcoal. You can even get them in flavours that you like. Open a capsule of activated charcoal, sprinkle on toothbrush and brush with it for 30 - 60 seconds. Rinse well and brush as normal.

9. Activated charcoal works well for skin detoxification

If it feels terrible to get a pimple, you don't need to head for a chemical remedy at the pharmacy. Instead, you can turn to activated charcoal. You can use it for a quick facial each night. It works very well for skin that is prone to acne, clearing up blemishes. Activated charcoal can be a great way to keep your skin smooth and healthy.

For some people, activated charcoal can help with the after-effects of alcohol. You can take some before a night out. If you're one of the lucky ones for whom it works, you'll find that activated charcoal traps toxins within its pores, and safely carries them of your body.

"Activated charcoal is natural. If you hate health products that are based on chemicals, charcoal should be perfect for you. It's one product that helps you in all kinds of different ways"

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