THE DIRTY BEAUTY
“Hey! Cleopatra used DIRT on her body?!!!”
We talk of environmental pollution, pesticide and organic food.but there is a difference between being a"health freak" and a "Health enthusiast". Healthy living, healthy food so far so good. But what about taking care of the largest organ of the body? Am sure madame Cleopatra eat pretty good food without pesticides yet why did she travel from Egypt to build the world's first spa in Israel?
For over 1000 years ancient Indians knew about the medicinal properties of mud. Layers of different mud paste were applied for different diseases. The mud coating was not only done because of the maintenance but also to keep the house cool during summer and warm in winter, Most importantly, to keep the house germs free.
Ayurveda believes that components and functioning of nature are similar to that of the
body. Pancha Mahabhuta theory states that everything in the physical creation is
composed of these 5 elements. The very first element is Akash (Ether) which is most expansive and least concreate of all. The next is Vayu (Air) then Agni (Fire), Jala (water) element is and lastly Prithvi (earth).Mud therapy is based on the principal of two elements, prithvi (earth) and vayu (air).
Ayurveda believes that components and functioning of nature are similar to that of the
body. Pancha Mahabhuta theory states that everything in the physical creation is
“In this era when bacteria are developing antibiotic resistance, the potential for discovery of new broad-spectrum antibacterial agents, such as natural clay minerals, to combat pathogenic bacteria would be particularly advantageous.”- Anonymous
Though all clays have a certain swelling and drawing capacity but the main characteristic of Smectites is that they have the power of absorption and adsorption extremely well compared to the other six types of clay. Therefore they are called the "Living Clay.
It has a high detoxifying ability due to microscopic layers through which it absorbs the toxins in our bowels. It has a strong negative electromagnetic charge. When activated by water, it bonds to the positive charge of the toxins, chemical, or heavy metals and absorbs while releasing its minerals for the body to use.
Bentonite clay is a common ingredient in detox and cleansing products. The clay cleanses chemicals, viruses, infections, fungus, yeast, and radiation. It has an alkalizing effect on the body and when taken correctly, it can help balancing gut bacteria. It pulls excess hydrogen and helps the cells to replace with oxygen instead. It contains a high amount of silica, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, iron, sodium, sulfur and carbon. The best way for us to remineralise.
Since bentonite clay acts as a magnet for positively charged toxins, the equipment that the clay is mined, matters. You’re not supposed to use metal utensils with your bentonite clay as the metals can leach from the utensil and be pulled into the clay. This fills the clay up with those positively charged metals making it useless for internal and external consumption.
Mud from various places of has different medical properties. The soil of the northern hills is very good for arthritis, spondylitis, sciatica and paralysis. Whereas mud of the desert is good for viral infection and the south Indian mud has the most effective properties as it is rich in minerals.
Copyright of mud therapy doesn't stay with Ayurveda alone, as it was practiced in Israel, South Africa Eygpt, China are few from the list, where Queen Cleopatra is still the brand ambassador of mud of the Dead sea.
Copyright of mud therapy doesn't stay with Ayurveda alone, as it was practiced in Israel, South Africa Eygpt, China are few from the list, where Queen Cleopatra is still the brand ambassador of mud of the Dead sea.
In recent times, due to "natural" "organic" and "back to basic" approach Alternative Medicine is truly gaining popularity and healing clays like 'bentonite' have once again taken the center stage for internal and external detoxification. Though in vogue due to the acceptance of many Hollywood celebrities still a lot of people don’t really know what bentonite clay is or how it works.
Bentonite clay is a clay that is mined from the earth, and it’s formed after volcanic ash has weathered and aged in the presence of water. Bentonite is one of the seven types of clay formed from volcanic ash. It is from the family of clay called Smectite. The other family of clays are Kaolin clays, Illite clays, Vermiculite clays, Chlorite clays, Iron oxyhydroxides and Allophane. The name comes from the largest known deposit of Bentonite Clay located in Fort Benton, Wyoming. In India this is found in the Kutch district of Gujrat. Its colour is mustardy brown unlike that of wyoming USA.
"The clay's immediate action upon the body is directly on the digestive channel. This involves the clay actually binding with the toxic substances and removing them from the body with the stool.”
In the next blog we will talk about different types of clay and their usage. Thanks for reading, If you all appreciated the into please give a like and back to check more.
