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Vagina popsicles to keep your lady parts PH perfect!

I certainly got you with that title didn’t I. Vagina popsicles, sounds terribly wrong but they feel great and need to be part of every woman’s arsenal of natural healing….

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What is Activated Charcoal? It's the New Black! Not all charcoal is created equal; It is not BBQ charcoal. Activated charcoal has become a bit of a buzzword for the past few years. It wasn't until a few years ago that it became a part of my essential travel apothecary. In powder or pill-form —activated charcoal has a plethora of uses. 3750 B.C, ancient Egypt used activated charcoal and it became the fuel to smelt ores because it burns hotter than wood. The Egyptians and Sumerians widely used it to produce bronze. At the time, Egyptians also discovered that charcoal was a great preservative. Along construction sites of the River Nile, it was found that burnt wood posts did not rot when buried in the wet soils. Egyptians slowly realized the anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties of charcoal. This early discovery continued though the centuries to preserve wood. The Genesis of Activated Charcoal - Replica Egyptian Smelting Pot What makes the charcoal ACTIVATED? It's nearly pure carbon. It is wood pulp with very low ash content from sources such as coal, lignite (brown coal), and rye starch. It is then broken down into a fine granular form and later activated by treating it with steam, oxygen, carbon dioxide and other chemicals. When toxins get into your body through absorption, they can be eliminated with activated charcoal through the process of adsorption, when a chemical binds to another material. The many uses and benefits for activated charcoal 1. Water & Air Filtration Activated Charcoal can help filter air and water Wood tars from charcoal were used for caulking ships. It was apparent from the Phoenician trading ship wrecks from around 450 B.C. that drinking water was stored in charred wooden barrels. This method was used in the 18th Century on long sea voyages in order to have potable water. The wooden barrels were scorched to preserve the contents stored in them. Many water filters today use activated charcoal as a major component to help filter out contaminants and impurities. In air filters, activated charcoal adsorbs many types of allergens and pollutants, leaving the resulting air fresh and clean, especially for those who suffer from allergies, asthma, or other breathing problems. It can also be placed in free-flow containers to adsorb offensive or poisonous odours. "It is only when ignited and quenched that charcoal itself acquires its characteristic powers, and only when it seems to have perished that it becomes endowed with greater virtue." – Pliny, 50 A.D. 2. Activated Charcoal for Whitening Teeth and Oral Hygiene Care Activated Charcoal used for whitening teeth Some vices, such as coffee and wine can stain your teeth. Activated charcoal helps whiten teeth and it changes the pH balance in the mouth. Thus, reducing, cavities and gum disease. How to use it: wet a toothbrush and dip it in powdered activated charcoal. Brush teeth normally, swish mouth with water and rinse well. Do this a few times a week only, as it can be hard on enamel. Attention: activated charcoal is abrasive and can stain your caps, crowns and veneers. Do not use if you have thin enamel or sensitive teeth. 3. Activated Charcoal Face Mask—Uncover Clear Skin The multibillion cosmetic industry is robbing us blind with harmful chemical and perfumed-laden products. Look no further than your fridge and pantry! For beautiful clear skin, all you need is water, fresh produce and DIY (do-it-yourself) skin care. We would all be much healthier if we avoided processed food. Montreal's Best Kept Secret is Coop Coco. This is a good go-to store to buy and learn to make natural DIY skincare and cleaning products. Try this face mask once a week and let me know the results. Activated Charcoal Face Mask Activated Charcoal Face Mask Recipe • 1 Teaspoon of Clay (benonite, pink, red, white, green) • 1 Teaspoon of Activated Charcoal • 2 tsp of water • 1/2 tsp of Raw Honey • 2 drops of tea tree and lavender or Frankincense (or your favorite) 4. Gas Be Gone Activated charcoal is the perfect solution for the unbearable lightness of bloating Activated charcoal can reduce bloating and gas. It binds the gas-causing byproducts in foods that cause discomfort. This is noticeably helpful after eating beans. Dosing recommendations to alleviate gas and bloating: Take 500 milligrams one hour prior to a typical gas-producing meal, with a full glass of water. Follow with an additional glass of water immediately thereafter to help get the charcoal into your system, where it can bind with gas-producing elements. 5. Emergency Toxin Removal Remove Toxins with Activated Charcoal One of the most common activated charcoal uses is to remove toxins and chemicals in the event of ingestion. Activated charcoal is also used in the event of an overdose of many pharmaceutical drugs and over-the-counter medications. Activated charcoal is thousands of times its own weight in gases, heavy metals, poisons, and chemicals, often making them ineffective. Activated charcoal does not adsorb alcohol. It helps quickly remove other toxins from the body that contribute to poisoning. Alcohol is rarely consumed in its pure form; mixers that include artificial sweeteners and chemicals are common. Activated charcoal removes these toxins. 6. Treating Stomach Ulcers Tap into your gut brain and stop ulcers in their tracks with activated charcoal A peptic ulcer is an erosion in the lining of the stomach or duodenum (first part of the small intestine). Too much stress and an overproduction of acid in the stomach are often to blame. Activated charcoal is a natural and quick way to remedy stomach ulcers. It works by adsorbing excessive stomach acid. 7. Lowering Cholesterol Activated charcoal can lower cholesterol naturally Activated charcoal can lower the concentration of total lipids, cholesterol, and triglycerides in the blood serum, liver, heart and brain. This can be a natural option to lower cholesterol for those who are already on a healthy, low-cholesterol diet and want an alternative to prescription drugs. Tags: Activated Charcoal, Health, Teeth, Cholesterol, Stomach Ulcers, Toxic, Gas, Bloating, Skin, Facemask Keyword: Activated Charcoal Meta Description: Activated charcoal has several health benefits. It’s great for health issues related to teeth, bloating, toxins, stomach ulcers, and skin. Here’s a guide.

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