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Terramin Clay - Holistic Healing & Detoxification
Calcium montmorillonite is 100% natural, and has been used for centuries by Native Americans to restore health in a variety of settings, including the treatment of wounds. In examining the unique curative properties of this clay, researchers have now discovered that calcium montmorillonite is capable of helping all living things by removing the toxins ingested from food grown in chemically saturated fields and restoring the much needed minerals to our overburdened depleted soil. When clay is consumed, its vital force is released into the physical body and mingles with the vital energy of the body, creating a stronger, more powerful energy in the host. Its particles are agents of stimulation and transformation capable of withholding and releasing energy at impulse. The natural magnetic action transmits a remarkable power to the organism and helps to rebuild vital potential through the liberation of latent energy. When it is in contact with the body, its very nature compels it to release its vital force: the same vital force from which so many plants and animals feed. Therefore, in order to create health, the body must be stimulated and restimulated by another working energy, like clay. When the immune system does not function at its best, the clay stimulates the body's inner resources to awaken the stagnant energy. It supplies the body with the available magnetism to run well. The best-known characteristic of clay is that it "acts as needed". Clay is said to propel the immune system to find a new healthy balance. Reactions are not forced, but rather triggered into effect as they are needed. To put it into other words, clay simply strengthens the body to a point of higher resistance. In this way, the body's natural immune system has an improved chance of restoring and maintaining health. Terramin 100% Natural Living Clay is a rich source of calcium and a other trace minerals. Trace minerals activate our enzyme systems and the biological functions that underlie nearly every manifestation of our lives. Terramin replenishes the body's essential minerals and macro/micro nutrients, where their absence may occur from soil depletion and genetically modified foods. Calcium montmorillonite, the second type of montmorillonite, is also known as "living clay" for it principally consists of minerals that enhance the production of enzymes in all living organisms. California Earth Minerals calcium montmorillonite is called Terramin. It is the preferred choice to use for soil, plants, animals and humans, especially when ingested, hence "edible clays. " Benefits of calcium montmorillonite minerals have been documented in research conducted by many scientists and leading universities. Dr. B.H. Ershoff, from the University of Southern California School of Medicine, conducted research for NASA which demonstrated the growth promoting properties of calcium montmorillonite minerals in cattle. Dr. Quisenberry, from Texas A&M, researched the beneficial effects of calcium montmorillonite clays when fed to many farm animals including horses, pigs, chickens, etc. Neva Jensen, a nationally known nutrition expert, wrote a book on Terramin called "The Healing Power of Living Clay," explaining how the nutrients in certain clays are assimilated in our bodies. The US Department of Fish and Wildlife conducted similar studies on trout fish on the Snake River in Hagerman , Idaho revealing the same health promoting effects. All of these studies were specific to Terramin. The practice of using the Earth to heal people is known as Pelotherapy, and many such healing clays are used today in hydrotherapy, balneology, and natural, holistic medicine. The benefits of Terramin are due to the mineral content or trace elements which are vital to the cellular functions of all forms of living creatures. Perfect health can only be obtained by a diet which supplies a proper balance of essential nutrients. Trace mineral elements are necessary for vitamins and enzymes to function. Without enzymes the body can not activate certain chemical processes like digestion or the synthesis of proteins within cells. Modern agricultural practices jeopardize our health. Our farming techniques use the soil over and over for high yield mass production, depleting the soil and the crops of vital essential elements. As soil health declines, crop health falters and farmers become increasingly reliant upon synthetic petroleum-based fertilizers to artificially replenish the soil with nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium (NPK); only three essential elements. The tradeoff for adding synthetic enhancers is that the living soil remains deprived of naturally occurring bacteria that produce nitrogen, thus the soil is dying and crops actually become dependent on artificial fertilizer to sustain life. Aquifers are now contaminated with nitrates that were leached from farmlands. The combination of leaching from rain and irrigation, overuse of the land, and chemical fertilizers deteriorates the level of nutrients in our soil. As a result, most of the food grown is deficient in trace mineral elements. The few trace mineral elements that remain are removed during processing, e.g., the milling of wheat. Terramin can help to improve our health; from replenishing our soil with vital essential elements, to improving the vitality of our plant and animal foods, and by removing toxins from our bodies. Native Americans knew this. Animals instinctively know this. Scientific, medical, and agricultural research has proven this. Use life-promoting TERRAMIN. Studies show that trace minerals are the constituents found most necessary to every cell and its corresponding enzyme systems. Trace minerals speed the rate of chemical reactions to create movement, and are necessary for vitamins and enzymes to function. Without enzymes the body cannot activate certain chemical processes like digestion or the cellular synthesis of proteins. Proven to be a powerful detoxifying agent and high nutrient source, Terramin is a gift of life from nature. Its application can do wonders to resolve adverse conditions in our waterways, soils, and crops, as well as the human body. Terramin has no contraindications-and is even safe during pregnancy. The power to improve your health is available with Terramin. Take healing into your own hands. Terramin Living Clay
Internal Uses Bentonite Clay Taken Orally: Using uncontaminated healing clays internally can be advantageous for general health. Traditionally, only small amounts of bentonite clay are required to achieve the following health benefits:
Internal Cleanse, Detoxification: Either take one Terramin tablet for every 50 pounds of own body weight, or drink one rounded teaspoon of Terramin clay powder mixed in 6-8 oz. of distilled water or juice, daily. For best results, take on an empty stomach. Eytons' Earth recommends taking the clay at night so it can work unopposed with other food eaten during the day. Dr. Anderson recommends that when taking bentonite clay internally, one should always accompany it with Psyllium Husk, a source of fiber. The reason for this is that some people fear that the clay could get lodged in the intestine. It is not known for certain if this has ever occurred, but, just to be safe, include a psyillium husk fiber supplement when taking bentonite clay orally. Dr. Anderson suggests this because psyllium is known to help regularity and to prevent undesirable inorganic minerals from entering the system. External Uses Bentonite clay is used in health spas for facial masks and full body wraps for deep dermal cleansing and rejuvenation because it purifies the skin by removing oils and impurities. Bentonite can also be used topically to alleviate abrasions, wounds, painful stings, sore muscles and other skin ailments. Preparation of Clay Packs and Wraps: Mix the powdered clay by slowly adding distilled water until a smooth consistency is formed. Allow time for the clay to set up; clay should be stiff yet pliable. This state is often referred to as a gelled clay. Any unused clay should be promptly covered and kept in a glass jar or sealable container to retain its moisture. Facial Mask: To 1 rounded teaspoon of Terramin powder, add enough water or milk to make a loose, aqueous mixture that can be applied with a brush or fingers. Apply a thin layer and allow to dry for 10-15 minutes or longer. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Clay Bath Directions for Detoxifying (Heavy metals, pesticides, poisons) Add up to 2 cups of powdered bentonite clay (but not more than 2½ cups) into the bathtub and then run very hot water over the clay, as hot as it gets. Use a wire whisk to stir the clay around and to help it dissolve. Once you've got about 3 inches of water in the tub and the clay is dissolved, start adding cooler water until the water reaches the desired temperature. The bath should neither be too hot nor too cool, but should be nice and warm, as warm as is comfortable. Bathing time depends upon your condition, but can be anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes. Please don't overdo it! If you stay in too long you may have what is known as a cleansing reaction and experience fatigue, headaches, muscle soreness, etc. Another option is to take about a cup of extra thick liquid bentonite clay and put it into the bath water. Others have used a full quart and more. It is highly effective in drawing out toxins. But too much, or too long exposure, will dry out the skin. If so, follow the bath by applying a body lotion. In Energy to Heal by Wendell Hoffman and through his own research, Hoffman found that a pure high-grade bentonite clay used in a bath can actually draw out toxic chemicals through the pores of the skin. After many experiments, he concluded that optimum results are obtained by immersing oneself in a tub of very warm water mixed with a very pure bentonite clay for exactly 20 minutes! Not just any clay will do. It is crucial to use clean, uncontaminated clay. Extreme amounts of bentonite clay used in a bath have been known to help the body detox from severe heavy metal poisoning; one can tell, because if it works, the clay turns black (from Eytons' Earth). Some people may notice the clay turns dark and may even take on a tar like consistency. Use rubber gloves and scoop out as much clay as possible and then clean the bath tub. Usually 1 – 2 baths is sufficient to draw out the toxins. Clay baths using 1 cup of powdered bentonite clay or 1 cup of thick liquid clay is good for soaking tired, sore muscles. Case Histories Skin Rejuvenation: 1 to 12 cups of bentonite clay added to a hot bath; hydrated bentonite clay used as and deep cleansing a normal soap; clay masks applied to the skin; clay formulations used in a massage treatment. Skin Conditions: Eczema, acne, rashes, warts, yeast, fungus, poison ivy, cold sores, canker sores, shingles, cuts, boils, staph around fingernails, more. Depending on the condition, bentonite clay compresses or packs can be used (acne, athletes foot, cystic condition requires dense packs applied for an extended amount of time) along with 1 teaspoon of powdered clay taken internally each day. Acne: Severe acne was cleared in 4 months. The entire back was covered with clay pack Boils: Packed with wet clay and covered. Replace pack every 2 hours. Boils drained and Eczema of the scalp: Covered with moist clay overnight. Repeated until healed. Rapid healing of injuries (bruises, sprains, burns, etc.): Thick bentonite clay packs applied to sprains, bruises, breaks, etc. Thin clay strips, covered, or compresses applied to burns. For any injury that includes a break in the skin, never allow the clay to dry. Simply change out the dressing as needed. Burn from hot water: Covered with clay pack and ice. No blistering occurred. Sun burn will also respond. Cover pack with chipped ice as well. Bite and Sting Relief: Bentonite clay hydrated with water (applied as a poultice) will relieve painful stings or bites from fire ants, bees, wasps and hornets. Reapply as needed. Calcium bentonite clay hydrated with 10 ppm colloidal silver can be applied as a thick poultice to relieve brown recluse and other spider bites and to help stop bleeding. Bone and Muscle Damage: Bentonite clay pack applied immediately after injury, applied ½ - 1 inch thick and covered, changed as needed (½ to 12 hrs.), duration to maximum tolerance. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Tendonitis: Bentonite clay wrap around entire area if possible, ¼ - ½ inch thick, covered, for 20 minutes to an hour initially, increased to overnight applications as tolerance permits, for 3 days to 3 weeks. Surgery: The use of bentonite clay internally before and after surgery gives remarkable benefits. Osteoporosis: Astronauts in the United States space program ingested bentonite clay tablets (rich in calcium) to reverse the effects of osteoporosis caused by zero gravity. Severe Bacterial Infections: Wounds cleaned thoroughly with liquid bentonite clay packs applied at least ½ inch thick, dressings changed as often as required due to drainage, never allow clay to dry on damaged tissues. Radiation: Bentonite clay must be used internally and immediately. Clay baths repeated to tolerance with as much hydrated clay as the individual can tolerate (based on their stamina) for 20 minutes to one hour. Compresses or thick clay wraps, alternating treatment to key locations of the body (targeting the lymphatic system and primary organs, treatments based on tolerance). Chronic Headaches: Bentonite clay pack applied to the nape of the neck for twenty minutes, then applied to the forehead for 20 minutes (continue to alternate as needed). Nausea: Drank ½ tsp. clay in water on arising. Older people found it alleviated nausea caused by medication. Eye strain: Thick bentonite clay packs applied to both closed eyes, covered and left on from between 20 to 90 minutes. Brush teeth: Bentonite clay acts as an astringent to gums, removes tartar, controls bleeding gums, abcesses and pyorrhea. Bleeding, tender gums: Dissolved several clay tablets in the mouth several times a day. Gum abscess packed with clay cleared up in 4 days. Tooth abscess took 2 weeks. Strep Throat: Gargled with clay solution every 15 minutes. Relived pain when held in the throat a few minutes. Stomach Ulcers: ½ tsp. clay was taken just before eating. When acid was noticed, repeated use. This condition was controlled and corrected with daily use of 1 tsp. clay in water. Rectal Bleeding: Used 2 tsp. clay in cup of warm water; inserted with syringe. Pain and bleeding stopped. Hemorrhoids: Took ½ tsp. clay or 4 tablets 4 times a day. Relief the first day. Regular use of clay prevented reoccurrence. For pain, inject daily as in rectal. Diarrhea in small children: Corrected condition with ¼ tsp. clay in applesauce or any baby food several times a day. Some added it to liquids in bottle. Mothers put some clay in foods when traveling and found children more contented and less susceptible to stomach upsets. Diarrhea common in older patients was controlled with several clay tablets with meals and at bedtime. Athlete's foot infection and odors: Dusted entire area; all signs gone in 2 days. Dusted shoes to prevent recurrence. Yeast infection: Used clay solution for douche. Immediately relieved itching and cleared infection with regular use for 2 weeks. Nursing mother: Spread smooth paste over nipple after nursing; used olive oil before nursing. When sore nipples infant has yeast infections, clay protects the breast from the infection. Diaper rash: Severe blistering soothed and healed by putting a smooth covering of clay paste on buttocks. Dusting with the clay at each diaper change prevented reoccurrence. Heavy Metal Poisoning: Reduced from 7 to 2 in 6 months. Using 10 clay tabs a day. Mercury blood levels cut 50% in 3 months with 10 tabs of clay a day. Pet Uses Clay eating is usually instinctively accepted by animals. Adding it to the daily food ration keeps a pet in good health. All forms of life benefit from clay use. Fish: Add to aquariums to control algae or fungus. Put ailing fish into a bag containing clay and gently shake to coat them. Return to water quickly! Several treatments may be needed. Clay reduces stress in aquarium fish. Dogs: Controls anal itching, stool eating. Use clay in dog food and drinking water. Cats: Add powdered clay to litter box. Livestock: Added to feed; gives stamina and prevents colic. Used as a bonding agent in hay cubes and pellets. Other Uses
Research In the Clay Cure, Knishinsky writes that clay is part of his diet and he never skips a day without eating clay. He writes “When clay is consumed, its vital force is released into the physical body and mingles with the vital energy of the body, creating a stronger, more powerful energy in the host. The natural magnetic action transmits a remarkable power to the organism and helps to rebuild vital potential through the liberation of latent energy. When the immune system does not function at its best, the clay stimulates the body's inner resources to awaken the stagnant energy. It supplies the body with the available magnetism to run well. Clay is said to propel the immune system to find a new healthy balance and strengthens the body to a point of higher resistance.” Bentonite clay's adsorptive and absorptive qualities may be the key to its multifaceted healing abilities. Knishinsky reports that drinking clay helped him eliminate painful ganglion cysts (tumors attached to joints and tendons, in his case, in his wrist) in two months, without surgery. Bentonite Clay is one of the most effective natural intestinal detoxifying agents available and has been recognized as such for centuries by native peoples around the world. Whatever the name, liquid clay contains minerals that, once inside the gastrointestinal tract, are able to absorb toxins and deliver mineral nutrients to an impressive degree, says Knishinsky. Liquid clay is inert, which means it passes through the body undigested. Knishinsky's research suggests that the regular intake of liquid bentonite clay (typically 1 to 3 tablespoons daily, in divided doses) can produce other benefits including parasite removal from the intestines, allergy and hay fever relief, and elimination of anemia and acne. For example, clay helps anemia because it contains both types of dietary iron (ferrous and ferric) in an easily assimilated form; it reduces discomfort from allergies by quickly neutralizing allergens that would otherwise produce allergic reactions; and it reduces heartburn and indigestion by absorbing excess stomach acids. In Our Earth Our Cure, Dextreit writes that clay acts with wisdom - it goes to the unhealthy spot. Used internally, whether absorbed orally, anally or vaginally, clay goes to the place where harm is, there it lodges, perhaps for several days, until finally it draws out the pus, black blood, etc. with its evacuation. For further information on bentonite clay, please consult the links below: These statements have not been reviewed by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat, diagnose or prevent disease. |
