http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss Bentonite Clay Cures on Earth Clinic, your source for Natural Cures Mon, 13 Feb 12 05:29:45 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=AR_72103 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss1 Sun, 22 Jan 12 09:52:25 -0600 [YEA] Cc from Atlanta, Ga writes: "Bentonite Clay: Try it for acid reflux, it works! Mix 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon with 1/2 cup of water when you need it. It just seems to nuetralize the acid! Make sure to take it 1 hour BEFORE you take your prescriptions & drink lots of water throughout the day. Hope this helps. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=MC_67564 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss2 Wed, 23 Nov 11 14:59:11 -0600 [YEA] Leelannee from Sussex, Nj writes: "I had an allergic reaction to a depillatory lotion. Feeling like I couldn't wash it off entirely because my skin was so inflamed and sensitive, and remembering how absorbent bentonite clay is, I applied a paste to my skin. It felt very soothing, and when I washed it off about 30 minutes later, all the pain and most of the inflammation was gone. A friend of mine had an allergic reaction to tea tree oil applied to her skin, and bentonite clay was very soothing. Bentonite clay should be helpful in exposure to poison ivy and other botanical (or synthetic) irritants, as it would absorb the oils that cause a prolonged reaction because they are difficult to wash off. If using BC for irritated skin, I recommend making sure that your clay is well-hydrated before applying; it should be a soft texture, like yogurt or mayonnaise. Otherwise, the clay is very sticky when first mixed into water, and might be difficult and painful to apply (I always have a jar of hydrated BC on hand, because I have found it helpful for acid reflux). Also, wash the clay off before it dries, or soak off gently in a tub, to prevent over-drying or having to pull on or scrub the skin. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=MC_66768 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss3 Fri, 11 Nov 11 11:17:25 -0600 [YEA] Pam from Surrey, Uk writes: "I took sodium bentonite clay - 6 ounces per day for 3 days and a several week old problem of pain in stomach from low acid production went away very quickly, still using HCL betaine and enyzme tablets. Day 4, I can eat normally. It seems to have helped with candida as well and my energy levels are up and muscle pains vastly improved. I got a good quality one and it is better than other clays for internal use because of the ADSORB quality. Google absorbtion and adsorption for clay and you will get the technical explanation! I used it as a face mask - fantastic! Had a bath in, makes skin very smooth. Using it on hair next! Pam " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=BURN_59637 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss4 Sun, 17 Jul 11 23:36:35 -0500 [YEA] Angela from Antwerp, Belgium writes: "Ted is absolutely a genius. I really don't know where to begin about the calcium bentonite clay he suggested. My fiance suffered a chemical burn wound years ago that resulted from exposure to Pregan Paste. After hundreds of skin grafts (and decades of suffering), the doctors could not seem to stop the burn wound from creating painful skin necrosis, over and over again. Her hand seemed to be sensitive to everything from sun to dish soap to topical ointments designed to stop burns, not create them. Well, Ted suggested calcium bentonite clay as a topical clay paste to apply to her skin. Needless to say, we were terrified because it seemed that everything that touched her hand would cause necrosis and with every recurrence of necrosis, she risked amputation of her hand. I hate to admit that fear caused me to wait on trying this solution, but it did. So, I opted to try it first on my acne. I have never had a chronic problem with acne, but over the last year, it had become a nighmare. Blemishes became open wounds, my face was covered in black heads and white heads. Aesthetically, it was awful. Physically, it was extremely painful. I suppose I should have tried it in one place, but I placed 1 T. of the powder in a plastic bowl, 2 T. of water and another T. of clay on top. I did not mix it, but let it sit for 2 minutes. It formed a clay quickly and easily on its own. I spread it all over my face and allowed it to dry. It was itchy and I could see my face turning quite red. I was a bit concerned, but trusted Ted's advice to leave it on until it dried and to apply it twice a day. It's now been 48 hours and 6 mosquito bites disappeared from the evening before. No itching and no redness. Four significant wounds closed and I've not seen a new blemish appear, which has not been the case in months. It seems that calcium bentonite clay not only removes excess oil, dead skin cells and toxins, but also increases circulation, which speeds healing. But what is more miraculous? My fiance's hand began to turn dark purple the same day I used the clay for the first time. This happens every few months and needless to say, we became terribly concerned. This color change usually signals the beginning stages of necrosis. We kept an eye on it and the skin on her hand turned gray (her hand is the only place where there has been necrosis and her hand has been subject to hundreds of skin grafts and 2 skin flaps that were rejected). To say we were alarmed would be an understatement. We had to do something and do something fast. Until now, hyperbaric oxygen treatment had been our only option and it isn't easy to get an appointment within 24 hours, which is how fast we need for her to get the treatment. Because we knew the impending future, we took a BIG chance and applied it directly to her hand. Normally, trying to put any kind of topical product yields painful, dreadful results. She gave it 30 min to an hour to dry and then we washed it off. Nervously, we checked her hand closely for the result... Circulation returned, her hand became very red and she had no pain (usually she has a painful, tingling sensation that she describes as "something eating away at her hand from the inside"). Within an hour of washing the clay away, her normal, healthy skin color had returned and now, 24 hours later, she still has no pain and her skin is still the healthy, pink color it is supposed to be. Just one application of this simple clay, used AT HOME, kept her out of the hyperbaric chamber and more importantly, NO surgery! Necrosis reversed completely! Ted, words really cannot express our gratitute. Calcium bentonite clay was something we'd never heard of and it has quickly begun to heal my acne, open wounds and reversed the onset of her necrosis by either removing toxins or increasing circulation, but probably the result of both. We have decided that calcium bentonite clay is something we will always keep in the house. For bug bites, acne, wound healing, toxin removal, improvement of circulation - it's a must have for any household. I ordered it here from Germany, but it is available from many sources from the United States and around the world. Here's to everyone's health and healing! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=DETOXING_49946 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss5 Mon, 20 Dec 10 11:37:18 -0600 Jrc from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "I have used bentonite clay in detoxes primarily geared toward colon cleansing using Dr. Bernard Jensen's Guide to Better Bowel Care and I have only seen positive results. This system uses various herbs and supplements, including psyllium husks and flax seed water to detoxify the body, get rid of old fecal matter and basically rid the body of many toxins over a period of at least 2 to 3 cycles of the program [this can take a year to complete them all. I would suggest contacting a natural health practitioner or even your MD (the latter may suggest not doing it at all-often they can be wrong), but use your judgment since if you are already on various medications you may need to adapt this program or only use it if you are in fairly good health, but never stop taking your medication when on this program; however you may need to adapt it slightly. Why? This program has no food for about a week and your medication may require food. Additionally, if you take bentonite clay alone or without the proper amount of water it can have a negative side effect. This program mentions clay water which indicates it is water based or has added hydration which is completely necessary for this clay. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=DETOXING_47937 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss6 Wed, 27 Oct 10 00:30:39 -0500 Jane from Durham, Oregon writes: "I am titrating down off diazepine- would bentonite clay help or hinder the process? I'm ready to give up on medicine but don't want it to leave me with cravings or further witthdrawals. Jane" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=ASPERGER'S-SYNDROME_42566 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss7 Wed, 26 May 10 10:26:59 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Christine from Melbourne, Fl writes: "My daughter has Aspergers Syndrome, a form of autism. I gave her two "00" capsules of bentonite clay every day. She was 17 at the time. In less than a month, she had no more tactile issues (could not STAND the sensation of light touches among other tactile issues) AND had spontaneous empathy for strangers!!!! Something that does not happen with any form of autism that I know of! The only caution is because she is a menstrating female, if she gets too much bentonite clay, she will occasionally go anemic. Iron, despite being needed by the body, is still a heavy metal. So we cut back when that happens. Now she only takes is maybe twice a week and we have not been having problems with anemia. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=CANDIDA_41556 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss8 Mon, 26 Apr 10 11:12:42 -0500 [QUESTION] Joanne from Northville, Mi writes: "I have been battling candida and leaky gut most of my life and have just started using clay in conjunction with antifungals and other supplements for a few months now and have felt great improvement from it. I am sure that my daughter has severe candida since she has suffered many symptoms of yeast such as rashes, allergies, sinus, eczema,stomach problems and yellow vaginal discharge. My question is it safe to give her Bentonite Clay since she is only 8 yrs old. I was thinking it might be helpful for her since noticing she is very acidic and has shown reactions such as itching,hives or red spots to giving her low dose grapefruit seed extract or antifungals." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=CANADA_39032 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss9 Thu, 18 Feb 10 09:35:14 -0600 Suzanne from Orleans, Ontario, Canada writes: "Hi I live in Ottawa Canada. Does anyone know where I can Purchase Bentonite Clay? I understand that it has great healing remedies. I don't want to purchase on-line really, really bad experience with that." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=SE_37825 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss10 Fri, 22 Jan 10 09:24:49 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Sarah from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "OK- I THINK i had a severe reaction to bentonite clay... I was starting a cleanse 2 days ago- so had only juiced and eaten brown rice that day... I had some Bentonite I use for baths, ( I think it's the sodium one- but the person I bought it from claims he takes a tablespoon of it every day w/ no problems)and in the evening as an afterthought I added about 2 tsps. to my protein shake... it made it really thick so I added more water. I downed it and in about 3 hours I came down with the worst stomach cramping, diharea and vomiting I have EVER experienced... I mean tore-the-toiletpaper-holder-off-the-wall violent puking!!! It lasted for about 6 hours that severe- with a fever the entire time. The vomiting/ diharea subsided but my fever remained the rest of the day... am wondering if anyone has any ideas if this could've been severe detoxing, or reaction to the clay or stomach virus coincidence? I called poison control and they scared me to death about possibly rupturing my intestines, so I went to the DR the next afternoon and he basically sent me home with no advice (waste of $!!). I am weak 2 days later and am still waiting on a bowel movement of any kind...? any input appreciated... " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=ACIDREFLUX_32515 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss11 Mon, 21 Sep 09 15:40:06 -0500 [YEA] Leelannee from Sussex, Nj writes: "I've had acid reflux for months and while using the "watercure" has given me some relief, if I slack off on it at all I have persistent pain/burning the next day. I have tried charcoal, but it takes 30 minutes or more to kick in, and sometimes I need a second dose, and I have tried baking soda in water, but that seems to last only a couple of hours. Last night I tried bentonite and not only was the relief almost instant, but lasted for over 12 hours. I just tried a second dose and again, instant relief! What I do is take a small jar (8oz) of warm water and mix in about a tablespoon of bentonite. I then let it sit out overnight so that the clay becomes saturated with the water; this will prevent it from absorbing too much water in your gut and possibly causing constipation. This makes a jelly-like consistency; if it's too watery, then stir in a bit more clay, or if it's too stiff then add more water. Then I keep it in the fridge and use as needed. For the acid reflux I take 2 teaspoons and chase it with water. It does not have an unpleasant flavor or a gritty texture. The coolness from keeping it in the fridge is soothing to the throat, and could also be soothing on the skin for poison ivy, sunburn or cooking burns, insect bites, etc." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=CS_31579 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss12 Sat, 29 Aug 09 11:38:52 -0500 [YEA] Drew from Columbus, Ohio writes: "A buddy of mine turned me on to calcium bentonite clay for my overall health. the stuff is amazing. you can bathe in it, cook with it, eat it, brush with it, clean your hair with it. its mainly used in spas and things of that nature. anyways, I got the worst cold sore I've ever had. the entire left side of my upper lip, a little one on my nose, and a little one on my bottom lip. I've been reading this website and I remembered the clay I had. I added some water and made a paste out of it and I smeared it on the sores and went to bed. I woke up the next day and the pain was gone and the swelling had dropped tremendously. I washed it off and saw that the sore had diminished in size considerably. it feels really good on the sore and it really cleans up the sore. I use this overnight and it really helps. using it with other remedies, I find the sore heals much quicker. plus it feels GREAT" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=CSC_30455 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss13 Tue, 04 Aug 09 04:47:25 -0500 [QUESTION] Stacey from Greensboro, Nc writes: "Calcium Montmorillonite clay v. Sodium montmorillonite (Bentonite)? I've been considering taking bentontite clay, but realized there are 2 different types: one dominant in sodium and the other calcium. I know that Bentontite is the "product name" of the clay, and I've seen respectable companies selling one or the other, but attributing the same properties to each. Is there a difference between the two if you want to take the clay internally? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=ESH_28331 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss14 Sun, 14 Jun 09 12:43:40 -0500 [YEA] Hal from Mt. Enterprise, TX writes: "I was sorry to read the negative feedback on the bentonite clay, as I have had positive results using it. I have been using it with psyllium husk powder for 3 months now. I think it is wonderful! In general, I use 1 Tbl. liquid bentonite clay with 1 Tbl. psyllium husk powder in 1 c. of liquid. In the first month, I saw lots of increased energy. In the second month, I saw wonderful results with my skin. I suffer from excessive oily skin on my face and in my hair. The bentonite clay took all of that away and left my face feeling very soft all day long without using lotions or other topical creams. The oiliness in my hair completely went away. Just the other day I did an experiment and I went 4 days without washing my hair. I was waiting for the oily scalp to come back but it never did. In the 3rd month of using bentonite clay, I have seen good results with my hair being more healthy. It doesn't fall out nearly as much when I take a shower or brush my hair. It feels thicker and the individual hair strands feel stronger like they can withstand a lot without breaking or coming out. This has been my positive experience with bentonite clay and I will continue to take 1 Tbl. each day for....well, I guess indefinitely." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=HEAVYMETALS_25471 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss15 Fri, 17 Apr 09 00:00:00 -0500 [QUESTION] Betsy from Los Angeles, CA writes: "Bentonite Clay Question-What does it mean to remove metals? I wanted to use the clay to remove toxins-but does it physically remove metal? I have a piece of titanium metal in my neck-I started using the clay and have had pain in my shoulder and neck-plus headaches. Is this die off or is the metal being pysically removed from my neck which would not be good as it is taking the place of a removed disk. I tried to find the answer on the internet as to what it means to have metals removed, but could not find it. Please let me know what the process consists of. Thanks for the help. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=WARNING_18635 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss16 Mon, 10 Nov 08 00:00:00 -0600 [WARNING!] Patrick Warren from Naples, Florida writes: "I noticed a couple of warnings from users that were using Bentonite clay & Psyllium. Psyllium has been safe for me; however I cannot understand why anyone would use Bentonite clay to cleanse your intestinal tract. For years when I lived in Texas, we used Bentonite clay to seal ponds so they would not leak (it swells and seals and lasts for years). I can only imagine what that stuff would do to your intestinal tract. So I suspect the negative feedback is more on Bentonite clay and not psyllium." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=DETOXING_16460 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss17 Sat, 06 Sep 08 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Matthew from Brisbane, Qld writes: "Bentonite is fantastic for internal cleansing but like everything you must tailor the quantity to your own digestive system. I have been taking it for 4 years with positive results and have learned that regular intake of even a small amount is beneficial. It is a bacteriacide absorbs toxins and raises pH Here's how I take it: Add 1 liter of water to your blender. Mix 100g of bentonite (approx 4 dessert spoons) Blend for 1-2 minutes. Pour 90% of this mix into a resealable food grade plastic or glass bottle. Discard the residue. Now you have a smooth pourable base mixture. Add 50ml to 100ml* of this to a large glass and top with warm water. Warm water makes it easier to take. So you have a light clay drink 250ml - 300ml Drink one glass in the morning and one afternoon or night. At least 30 - 40 minutes away from main meals. DO NOT take it close to life sustaining medications as it could lessen the effect of the medication. Take for a number of consecutive days. there is no magic number of days but generally it is beneficial when taken for a few days on a regular basis. It can be continuted for weeks at a time if so desired. I suggest starting at the lower level and increase if things are going ok. in other words if bowel movements become too slow or constipation occurs then cease the intake until you clear and resume if you wish. Make sure to include plenty of fibre and water in your diet. Personally I don't like to include psyillium husks with it. I find it a bit much for my system when combined & I get good results with the just Bentonite. Initially it may make your bowel movement a bit sluggish or perhaps you'll eliminate later in the day but i have never experienced constipation from it as described in some posts. If you find the amount suggested above is still too much then lessen it until agreeable. it will still be working just a bit slower. * 50ml - 100ml of this mix converts to 5 - 10gms of clay . It is not very much. The most I have taken at one time is 300ml (30gm of clay)of the mixture without diluting it. It was a bit hard to get down but I had a lot of energy all day. I have not repeated that amount as I would have to force it down and don't care to. Gentle persistence pays off. Good Luck! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=WARNING_8809 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss18 Fri, 04 Apr 08 00:00:00 -0500 [WARNING!] Christine from Virginia Beach, USA writes: "The Eyton\'s Earth website said that bentonite clay won\'t bind you unless you are having digestive problems. Well, I am and boy, using clay is a miserable business if your gut is not working well. And it won\'t if you live in a moldy building like I do." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=WARNING_5059 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss19 Sat, 29 Mar 08 00:00:00 -0500 [WARNING!] Joyce from Glasgow, Scotland writes: "I digested Psyllium and Bentonite clay for a colon cleanse. This was to ruin my whole life and caused immediate gastritis and triggered rosacea/rhinophyma. The onset of syptoms were abrum, immediate and extremely severe. I now have blepharitis and meibominaitis as a result. I was very stupid and digesting this product has ruined my whole life. DO NOT TAKE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=BOILS_626 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss20 Sun, 02 Mar 08 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Liz from Scranton, PA writes: "I am definitely alkalizing as it makes perfect sense. Also using turmeric, Celtic sea salt, and greens. Internal health may take time to achieve, but Ted\'s lemon/ ACV and baking soda really works for so many problems--quick too. \' I have boils for the first time. I have been mixing several teaspoons of bentonite clay with water, placing a glob over the boil and spreading it thickly over the surrounding area, then covering it all with gauze or a clean cloth. Last, I wrap securely with plastic. Keeps the area moist and the clay off sheets and clothes. This has worked wonders in only a day. Boils are no longer sore or swollen and the whole area is healing and drying beautifully. Change the poultice every 8-12 hours. I will keep it up for a week to make sure the infection is gone. Also will continue internal alkalizing. You do not have to spend a fortune on bentonite clay. I got mine on ebay from a company that sells it for fish ponds. It does keeps my pond water clear--probably for the same reason it heals people. Once on ebay search with words \"clay koi\" and that will bring you to a great inexpensive product-- 20 lbs of it! Thank you Earth Clinic, contributors, and especially Ted! Great info! Really helped me and others with so many problems! Liz " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=AT_627 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss21 Tue, 01 Jan 08 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Diane from Sacramento, California writes: "Montmorillite form of Bentonite clay. I had an absessed tooth that broke off. The absess was not really painful but my dentist advised a root canal because the tooth was dead. How I wish I would have tried the clay first and just had a temp crown put on. I continued to have a soreness at the root. The pocket of infection had been there for years. I didn\'t want to do the antibiotic thing or have more work done, so I tried the clay. I simply tucked a pea sized bit of clay with a bit of cotton up at the root where the pain was. The next morning it was somewhat better. I continued for months until every bit of the soreness was gone. It took time but I just know I probably could have healed it without the root canal. I still do it once in awhile because I know dead teeth in your mouth infect the body eventually, per Dr. Weston Price. The one advantage?...It takes almost no effort to do." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=CONSTIPATION_628 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss22 Mon, 31 Dec 07 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Vladimir from Montreal, Quebec, Canada writes: "Hi. I started taking Bentonite Clay after reading about it on the internet and especially on http://www.eytonsearth.org/ I don\'t know whether it is because of it or because of the other supplements I take but I am less constipated and sleep better. I also believe it contains many minerals and they\'re natural (not processed). I am taking a table spoon of a very dense Bentonite Clay and water solution every night before going to bed. I would recommend it. It would be also interesting to hear other people\'s experiences with Bentonite Clay." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=ACIDREFLUX_629 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss23 Fri, 24 Aug 07 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] GT from Vero Beach, Florida writes: "Used Medicinal grade Bentonite clay for acid reflux,works within a few sips. Get a small bottle of water put in a teaspoon of bentonite clay (PH is 9.1) shake hard so it disolves in the water and take some sips. You will notice within the second sip the acid starts to calm down. A note; People with bad acid reflux have trouble sleeping, magnesium gets depleted when acid is on overload, a few sips of bentonite clay before bed you sleep like a baby. Magnesium\' has a \'calming\' effect for the mind and the physical muscles. There is magnesium in bentonite clay." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/bentonite_clay.html&name=HEAVYMETALS_630 /Remedies/bentonite_clay.rss24 Wed, 22 Aug 07 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] GT from Vero Beach, Florida writes: "Please do more articles on bentonite clay. It's amazing -- Balances the pH levels quickly so you don\'t have to use baking soda, has all the minerals in it, takes out toxic heavy metals without taking out the good nutr. good for external skin ailments; good for detoxing vaccine damaged children. some great sites i found on medicinal clays www.eytonsearch.org -- many links via this site."