Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Detoxing with Zeolites

By Carrie Spry

A chemical reaction between salt water and lava for what we call zeolites. Zeolites have special structures that are cage-like with open channels and spaces. These open channels allow molecules and ions to move easily into and out of the structure. These type of materials are also called molecular sieves.

Zeolites are negatively charged minerals which are uncommon in nature. Having the negative charge allows them to attract and trap atoms, ions, and compounds that are positively charged and remove them from a system. Heavy metal toxins found in our bodies have a positive charge.

Research has shown that zeolites remove lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium and other heavy metals. Zeolites actually help to balance the pH level in our bodies. Having a balanced pH level stabilizes the immune system.

The powdered forms of specific zeolites have been used for centuries as traditional remedies throughout Asia to promote overall health and well being. Because zeolites are natural and non-toxic, they are safe for long term use. The have been giving GRAS (generally recognized as safe) from the US FDA.

We are exposed to heavy metal toxins on a daily basis in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink, not to mention other chemicals we apply to our bodies. It is important to know your product and get the one with the most research behind it.

If you choose to use zeolites in your detox program, ensure that they are properly "activated" or cleansed. Zeolites by nature attract heavy metal toxins. It only makes sense that when they are mined, they have already attracted some. Now, by ingesting these, you won't absorb any new toxins, it simply means that there is less room to absorb toxins from your body.

Try to follow these guidelines when choosing zeolites for detox. The zeolites should be natural and not synthetic. They need to be chemically washed or "activated" as it is also called to remove the toxins already in it. The zeolites should be suspended in water and no other substance. If anything else is added it could further contaminate the zeolites. The reason you are taking zeolites is to detox your body and no other reason.

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