Question on using charcoal powder in foot soak for Gout

Charcoal question answered. Q: Hi I bought my dad your activated charcoal powder to help him soak his foot in a basin for gout. However, he said there were no directions/measurements for use on the container. Can you tell me the proportions of powder to water? I know it would have been better to make the poultice but he is 90 yrs old and I am glad that he is even soaking his foot. thank you for you help Molly A: Hi Molly.  Many people have had great success in treating their gout soaking their feet in warm charcoal water and below is a guideline for how they have done so. […]

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Question: Charcoal for dog with itchy skin

Charcoal question answered. Q: I am new to the benefits of charcoal.  I was reading about your treatment of your dog.  I have a Lab/Chow mix that has repeated itchy skin with the resulting raw skin areas dew to chewing.  I have taken her to the Vet and we have tried everything.(antibiotics, steroids, anti- fungal, medicated shampoos).  After all that, she still has the yeast infection.(that’s what they say it is)  I am desperate.  If I give her some charcoal in her food or water, could it help her to finally heal?  Any other suggestions? Thanks Bonny A: Hello Bonny Thank  you for contacting us. Actually activated charcoal is sometimes […]

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Activated Charcoal for Tooth Decay?

Charcoal question answered. Q: Please tell me if charcoal powder will be effective in stopping tooth decay. which product should I buy? – Leela A:  Hi Leela. Yes, charcoal powder would be very beneficial in preventing tooth decay when using as a toothpaste.  You can use any of the food grade charcoal powders found on this page, they will all work. Also, here is a link to more info on charcoal for teeth health and whitening as well as a recipe for making your own toothpaste and also for oil pulling: Kind regards, Kimberly  

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Can Activated Charcoal be added to Baby Formula?

Charcoal question answered. Q: Hi, I had spoke to someone from your company about my sisters adopted meth baby. I wanted to know exactly how much she should put in the formula? And how often? I think the lady told me over the phone but I wanted to be sure. Also you suggested detox 1600 …so that’s ok to put in the formula for the baby? Sorry I’m asking again, I appreciate your help! Thank you, Sharon ____ A: Hi Sharon. Mixing the Detox with the baby’s formula is not a good idea, it is better to supplement with water. It is hard to say how much. As we mentioned […]

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Can I mix activated charcoal with my coffee?

Charcoal questions answered: Coffee Coffee question From Kathy: Can I mix activated charcoal with my coffee in the mornings? It looks awful but will it be an issue? Answer: Sure, no problem……however, you know that caffeine is a drug and charcoal will adsorb it….  🙂 Activated charcoal will adsorb most drugs so if you are on any medications you need to run it by your doctor and or pharmacist before taking. Also, charcoal does not work well in the presence of milk so if you add milk or cream to your beverage I would not recommend it (non dairy creamer or nut milks would work). Hope this helped. Kind regards, […]

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Q & A: About Pure Non-Scents Face Masks (MCS)

I answered this customer who wrote in with a lot of questions in regard to our face masks. After you have taken a look at the masks, perhaps you might have some of the same questions as Mike did, so I am posting them here for you.  Hope this helps! Kimberly _____ He was asking about both the masks available here. ____ Begin Message — Hi Mike. I answered your questions below in bright pink.  Kind regards, Kimberly I am interested in your Pure Non-Scents Activated Carbon Cloth Face Masks,SKU B-7201 and SKU B-7301. But I have a number of questions:–Do any carbon fibers or particles flake off of these masks? No–If the mask […]

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Charcoal for Snake bites

Below we want to share with you a message sent to John and his answer, this is a great subject to research and to be prepared. Message: Hello, I live in Australia. My father gardens a lot and we are worried about brown snakes and taipan snakes. Can charcoal be used for a taipan snake bite, or a deadly brown snake bite? If venom was injected in a bite, would drinking charcoal slurry and putting a poultice on the bite be enough to save someone? Have you heard any charcoal/snake bit stories? I would be very interested to hear any charcoal/snake bit stories/experiences you have heard Thank you Kind regards Responce: […]

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