Using Activated Charcoal for UTI? Safety? How?

UTI & Charcoal question answered. Question on UTI: Hello! I heard charcoal can help with UTIs, is that correct info? Can it be used while trying to conceive? Thanks, Mika A: Hi Mika. Yes, it has worked well for several people including myself for UTI’s. Here is an article regarding charcoal and pregnancy. There is an interesting story in the book Charcoal Remedies.com where on pages 94 & 95 where a young girl who had severe UTI’s since she was two and had a surgery where the doctor scraped the inside her bladder (ugh) and felt that she would need more surgeries. When the young girl was seven the mother gave […]

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pregnancy - Question: is your charcoal toothpaste safe for pregnancy? (And DIY recipe)

Question: is your charcoal toothpaste safe for pregnancy? (And DIY recipe)

Charcoal question answered. Q: Hello- is your charcoal toothpaste safe for pregnancy? I’m 10 weeks pregnant and really would like to use a charcoal toothpaste for teeth whitening….is the one you sell safe for pregnancy? Or do you have any other recommendations?  Thanks so much. Kindest Regards, Vanessa A: Hi Vanessa, congratulations on your pregnancy. 🙂 Yes, activated charcoal is safe to use for pregnancy as seen here. You can also make your own, which just two or three ingredients, it doesn’t get much safer than that. Go to this link and then scroll down till you see ‘Natural Teeth Whitener & Toothpaste Recipe‘ Also check out our other blog posts Activated Charcoal for […]

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black water - Question: Charcoal filters and DIY Filter

Question: Charcoal filters and DIY Filter

Charcoal question answered. Q: Dear Sir or Madam, First of all, thank you for such a fantastically informative website all about charcoal! 1) I have a table top water distiller and I need to purchase little tea bag size charcoal filters. Do you sell these kinds of things? 2) Can a person make their own DIY filter using your activated charcoal, thus avoiding regular expensive payments to Britta? e.g. with something like funnel, glass wool, and granular activated charcoal. 3) Do you have examples of such DIY projects? Best Regards, Todd A: Hi, thank you for your kind words in regard to our website/s. Kind regards, Kimberly 1) I have […]

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feet - Question on using charcoal powder in foot soak for Gout

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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dog nose - Question: Charcoal for dog with itchy skin

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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couple - Activated Charcoal for Tooth Decay?

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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baby baby - Can Activated Charcoal be added to Baby Formula?

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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