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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Charcoal for Post C-Section Wound Healing

Another email about using Activated charcoal we want to share with your & John’s responses to the email. Message: Hi there My mum has your book and now swears by charcoal. I just recently (four weeks ago) had a beautiful baby girl, she was delivered by caesarean section. I seemed to be healing we but on week three I had my plaster removed and my gynaecologists said there was a small spot on my wound that looked like it may be the start of an infection. He told me to apply a topical cream of some sort and said it should be fine because its caught early theres no need for […]

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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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God’s Humble Doctor…..

Most people know that charcoal is used for cooking. Did you also know charcoal is used on the International Space Station to purify water and air so it can be used over and over? Did you know charcoal is used to purify the air in nuclear submarines that travel for months under the water in the deepest oceans? How many people know charcoal is also used to treat sickness? Yes, charcoal is used in the most modern hospitals in the world to treat different health problems. Read more about how charcoal is used in ways you may not know by going here & reading the article Charcoal – Gods Humble Doctor

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