Comments on: The Benefits of Activated Charcoal http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/ Learn how to keep you and your family healthy safely and holistically. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:40:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jonathanhttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-208240 Jonathan Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:36:49 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-208240 Just wondering, if the activated charcoal adsorbs Iodine (the mineral), would one need to supplement it? and if so, what is the most natural way to do it? (I am male btw).In any case I only plan to use it for a 1-week detox or so... Just wondering, if the activated charcoal adsorbs Iodine (the mineral), would one need to supplement it? and if so, what is the most natural way to do it? (I am male btw).In any case I only plan to use it for a 1-week detox or so…

]]> By: Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCThttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-207593 Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:15:27 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-207593 Hi there :)I am not sure I'd recommend charcoal for use on the breasts for sore nipples, honestly. If there's broken skin, there can be a tattooing effect and I honestly am not sure how effective this would be.One thing I would recommend is a castor oil poultice (as warm as she can stand it). You can learn more about castor oil and its healing properties (and how to make a castor oil pack) <a href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-healing-power-of-castor-oil/" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>If she tries this, have her wash off the castor oil well before nursing her baby.And, here are a few other ideas:Putting wet tea bags on breasts may help reduce the soreness a woman experiences after breastfeeding. We recommend putting tea bags in warm, but not hot water, and then directly onto the breasts, where the tea and the warmth from the water will work to soothe the breasts.If a woman uses a breast pump to express some breast milk out prior to feeding her baby, milk will flow easier and it will make it easier for the baby to latch on to the breast. This, in turn, can help to reduce soreness of the breastsHere is another great site which has a lot of info on breast soreness from breastfeeding:http://www.storknet.com/cubbies/breast/naturalremediespt2.htmI hope this helps!Many blessings, Dee Hi there :)

I am not sure I’d recommend charcoal for use on the breasts for sore nipples, honestly. If there’s broken skin, there can be a tattooing effect and I honestly am not sure how effective this would be.

One thing I would recommend is a castor oil poultice (as warm as she can stand it). You can learn more about castor oil and its healing properties (and how to make a castor oil pack) HERE

If she tries this, have her wash off the castor oil well before nursing her baby.

And, here are a few other ideas:

Putting wet tea bags on breasts may help reduce the soreness a woman experiences after breastfeeding. We recommend putting tea bags in warm, but not hot water, and then directly onto the breasts, where the tea and the warmth from the water will work to soothe the breasts.

If a woman uses a breast pump to express some breast milk out prior to feeding her baby, milk will flow easier and it will make it easier for the baby to latch on to the breast. This, in turn, can help to reduce soreness of the breasts

Here is another great site which has a lot of info on breast soreness from breastfeeding:

http://www.storknet.com/cubbies/breast/naturalremediespt2.htm

I hope this helps!

Many blessings,
Dee

]]> By: Gulipekhttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-207591 Gulipek Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:45:45 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-207591 My niece has very hurtful wounds on her nipple because of breastfeeding. Do you recommend activated charcoal? How can she apply it? Thanks you.  My niece has very hurtful wounds on her nipple because of breastfeeding. Do you recommend activated charcoal? How can she apply it? Thanks you. 

]]> By: Melissa Cohenhttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-104237 Melissa Cohen Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:57:00 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-104237 I just felt the need to comunicate a experience I believe I am having using activate Charcoal for my 7 year old son- The current thinking with his ADHD kie symptoms is that they may be food allergy/ sensitivity realted- ( We do not medicate him) I had read about using activated charcoal for gut related issues so I bout a bottle and took it with us on vacation- Where it is very difficult to keep all known sensitivites away from him- Well our vacation was great we had a very reasonable child- ( Usually we would have a meltdown or 2 or 3.....) I know he got into some foods that we usually do not allow- I have since started including Activated Charcoal in his supplement routine that we use- ( approx 2 hours after given some vitamins/minerals) And we continue to notice a much calmer child! It has been 3 weeks! Maybe this will help another parent who is looking for something to try instaead of medication I just felt the need to comunicate a experience I believe I am having using activate Charcoal for my 7 year old son- The current thinking with his ADHD kie symptoms is that they may be food allergy/ sensitivity realted- ( We do not medicate him) I had read about using activated charcoal for gut related issues so I bout a bottle and took it with us on vacation- Where it is very difficult to keep all known sensitivites away from him- Well our vacation was great we had a very reasonable child- ( Usually we would have a meltdown or 2 or 3…..) I know he got into some foods that we usually do not allow- I have since started including Activated Charcoal in his supplement routine that we use- ( approx 2 hours after given some vitamins/minerals) And we continue to notice a much calmer child! It has been 3 weeks!
Maybe this will help another parent who is looking for something to try instaead of medication

]]> By: Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCThttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-94787 Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:49:26 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-94787 Hi Ashley,I would put the poultice on the affected area - but be warned that if there is broken skin, charcoal is capable of 'tattooing' you. :( Another poultice I would consider trying is one made from epsom salts, sea salt and baking soda - 1/3rd of each. This should help draw out the infection. And, please, please, don't hesitate to contact your doctor if the condition doesn't clear in a timely manner! Hi Ashley,

I would put the poultice on the affected area – but be warned that if there is broken skin, charcoal is capable of ‘tattooing’ you. :( Another poultice I would consider trying is one made from epsom salts, sea salt and baking soda – 1/3rd of each. This should help draw out the infection. And, please, please, don’t hesitate to contact your doctor if the condition doesn’t clear in a timely manner!

]]> By: Ashleyhttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-94775 Ashley Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:12:04 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-94775 Would charcoal poultice work on Mastitis? If so how would i apply it to the breast? would the poultice be over the nipple or just around the affected area? Urgent info would be appreciated! Thank you! Would charcoal poultice work on Mastitis? If so how would i apply it to the breast? would the poultice be over the nipple or just around the affected area? Urgent info would be appreciated! Thank you!

]]> By: Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCThttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-93831 Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:32:11 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-93831 Hi Sarah,I honestly don't know if charcoal would be effective for a lipoma. What I *would* try, however, is a castor oil pack. You can learn about them (including how to make them) here:http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/making-a-castor-oil-pack/and herehttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/more-on-castor-oil-packs/Additional info on castor oil: http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-healing-power-of-castor-oil/I hope this info helps! Come back and let us know, please :) Hi Sarah,

I honestly don’t know if charcoal would be effective for a lipoma. What I *would* try, however, is a castor oil pack. You can learn about them (including how to make them) here:

http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/making-a-castor-oil-pack/

and here

http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/more-on-castor-oil-packs/

Additional info on castor oil: http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-healing-power-of-castor-oil/

I hope this info helps! Come back and let us know, please :)

]]> By: Sarahhttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-93829 Sarah Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:14:27 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-93829  Hi there:Do you know by any chance if charcoal is good for fatty tumors? I have one on my right side and   I thought it was a love handle. Three years ago I had an MRI just to make sure it was not cancerous. It was just a lipoma.  Hi there:Do you know by any chance if charcoal is good for fatty tumors? I have one on my right side and   I thought it was a love handle. Three years ago I had an MRI just to make sure it was not cancerous. It was just a lipoma.

]]> By: Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCThttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-93644 Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:51:06 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-93644 Hi George,I have absolutely no experience with water ionizers, unfortunately. I'm hoping one of our readers can give some insight on this. I will also do some research for you. :) Hi George,

I have absolutely no experience with water ionizers, unfortunately. I’m hoping one of our readers can give some insight on this. I will also do some research for you. :)

]]> By: Georgehttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-93639 George Mon, 20 Dec 2010 04:07:41 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-93639 Hi,I have a water ionizer and i wanted to know if mixing activated charcoal with ionized water is better than mixing it with ordinary tap water. Hi,

I have a water ionizer and i wanted to know if mixing activated charcoal with ionized water is better than mixing it with ordinary tap water.

]]> By: Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCThttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-93041 Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:48:31 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-93041 Hi Deb, I try to take/administer charcoal at least 2 hours from any food, supplement or medication. Charcoal can absorb substances, active ingredients and nutrients -this is why it is best to take on an empty stomach and refrain from eating or taking anything for a couple hours. :) Hi Deb, I try to take/administer charcoal at least 2 hours from any food, supplement or medication. Charcoal can absorb substances, active ingredients and nutrients -this is why it is best to take on an empty stomach and refrain from eating or taking anything for a couple hours. :)

]]> By: Debhttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-93040 Deb Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:15:36 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-93040 How far a part should you take food and charcoal? Or does it matter? How far a part should you take food and charcoal? Or does it matter?

]]> By: deborahhttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-88333 deborah Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:16:57 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-88333 No. Use Diatomacious Earth for insect problems. Another wonder substance you should always have on hand. No. Use Diatomacious Earth for insect problems. Another wonder substance you should always have on hand.

]]> By: joyhttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-86624 joy Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:41:24 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-86624 is powder charcoal can be use for pesticides? is powder charcoal can be use for pesticides?

]]> By: Deehttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-50772 Dee Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:11:11 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-50772 You can find charcoal at kalyx.com or a natural health store in your area :) You can find charcoal at kalyx.com or a natural health store in your area :)

]]> By: elen felixhttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-50741 elen felix Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:54:41 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-50741 where can i buy a charcoal poultice? i need it badly.thanks a lot where can i buy a charcoal poultice? i need it badly.thanks a lot

]]> By: The Benefits of Activated Charcoal - Marijuana Growinghttp://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-50435 The Benefits of Activated Charcoal - Marijuana Growing Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:55:39 +0000 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/herbs-for-health/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal/#comment-50435 [...] The Benefits of Activated Charcoal Charcoal is an amazing substance. It adsorbs more poisons than any other substance known to [...] [...] The Benefits of Activated Charcoal Charcoal is an amazing substance. It adsorbs more poisons than any other substance known to [...]

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