Activated Charcoal for Health: 100 Amazing and Unexpected Uses for Activated Charcoal

by Britt Brandon

Overview

For fans of natural remedies and the popular For Health series, a hands-on guide to the transformative healing, wellness, and beauty benefits of activated charcoal.

Activated charcoal—a medicinal-grade powder most commonly made from coconut shell—has endless health and beauty benefits. In Activated Charcoal for Health, you’ll discover everything this all-natural powder can do—from combating chronic diseases to providing relief for common ailments. With its anti-fungal, anti-viral, and antibacterial properties, activated charcoal can be used for many things such as clearing up acne, disinfecting wounds, helping to prevent hangovers, treating bad breath and body odor, and even providing a digestive cleanse. It’s even great for whitening teeth, balancing oily skin, exfoliating, and cleansing hair. With this handy guide, you’ll learn how to incorporate activated charcoal into your daily life and reap its benefits—without the use of dangerous chemicals or costly procedures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781507204689
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	10/03/2017
Series:	For Health Series
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Britt Brandon is a certified personal trainer; a certified fitness nutrition specialist; and the author of many books, including Apple Cider Vinegar for Health, Coconut Oil for Health, The I Love My NutriBullet Recipe Book, Activated Charcoal for Health, and The “I Love My Instant Pot” Vegan Recipe Book. As a competitive athlete, trainer, mom of three small children, and fitness and nutrition blogger on her own website (UltimateFitMom.com), she is well versed in the holistic approaches to keeping your body in top-performing condition.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Activated Charcoal's Many Health Benefits 9

Part 1 Health 15

1 Combats Heart Disease 16

2 Fights Kidney Disease 17

3 Reduces High Cholesterol 18

4 Improves Good Cholesterol 19

5 Beats Bloating 20

6 Minimizes Gas 21

7 Stops Diarrhea 22

8 Reduces the Incidence of Indigestion 23

9 Beats Bad Breath 24

10 Battles Body Odor 25

11 Disinfects Wounds 26

12 Helps Prevent Hangovers 27

13 Provides Digestive Cleansing 28

14 Detoxifies Your System 29

15 Treats Skin Irritations 30

16 Takes the Sting Out of Bug Bites 31

17 Treats Poisoning 32

18 Treats Bile Flow Problems in Pregnancy 33

19 Prevents Drug Overdoses 34

20 Prevents Poisoning in Children 35

21 Alleviates Psoriasis 36

22 Treats Sensitivity in Teeth 37

23 Traps Impurities in Water 38

24 Prevents the Growth of Mold 39

25 Reduces Joint Pain 40

26 Reduces Liver Damage 41

27 Promotes Cognitive Functioning 42

28 Supports Healthy Adrenal Gland Functioning 43

29 Treats Alcohol Poisoning 44

30 Cleanses Blood 46

31 Soothes Sore Throats 47

32 Alleviates Allergies 48

33 Reduces Muscle Soreness 49

34 Naturally Relieves Pain 50

35 Improves Bone Health 51

36 Depletes Depressive Conditions 52

37 Reduces Incidences of Gingivitis 53

38 Promotes Sinus Health 54

39 Increases Energy Levels 55

40 Promotes Nerve Functioning 56

41 Improves Memory 57

42 Minimizes Morning Sickness 58

43 Naturally Improves Appetite 59

44 Improves Functioning of the Cardiovascular System 60

45 Ads in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome 61

46 Provides Antibacterial Protection 62

47 Provides Antimicrobial Protection 63

48 Boosts Antifungal Protection 64

49 Heals Scalp Conditions 65

50 Helps Treat Diverticulitis 66

Part 2 Beauty 67

51 Treats Acne 68

52 Alleviates Dandruff 69

53 Whitens Teeth 70

54 Balances Oily Skin 71

55 Exfoliates Skin 72

56 Makes an Anti-Wrinkle Mask 73

57 Unclogs Pores 74

58 Cleanses Hair 75

59 Adds Volume to Hair 76

60 Acts As an Anti-Aging Ingredient 77

61 Makes a Natural Eyeliner 78

62 Creates a Natural Mascara 79

63 Formulates a Rejuvenating Face Mask 80

64 Cleanses Skin 81

65 Effectively Eliminates Blackheads 82

66 Clarifies Hair 83

67 Makes a Cleansing Body Scrub 84

68 Creates a Natural Eyebrow Gel 85

69 Remove Toxins with a Bath Soak 86

70 Treats Burns 87

71 Rejuvenates Skin with a Charcoal-Lemon Juice Mask 88

72 Makes a Natural Facial Cleanser 89

73 Repairs Facial Health with a Turmeric and Charcoal Mask 90

74 Heals Cracked Lips 91

75 Promotes Healing of Cold Sores 92

76 Makes a Natural Lip Balm 93

77 Promotes Nutrient Absorption 94

78 Moisturizes Skin 95

79 Promotes Hair Growth 96

80 Makes DIY Pore Strips 97

81 Removes Makeup Naturally 98

82 Prevents Skin Infections 99

83 Makes an Evening Facial Moisturizer 100

84 Minimizes Facial Acne 101

85 Soothes Sunburns 102

86 Minimizes Age Spots 103

87 Prevents Cracking of Skin on Feet 104

88 Makes a Natural Deodorant 105

89 Promotes Bone Strength and Health 106

90 Eliminates Bacteria from the Mouth 107

91 Minimizes Varicose Veins 108

92 Improves Nail Growth 109

93 Reduces Appearance of Bruising 110

94 Revitalizes the Body with an Activated Charcoal-Berry Lemonade 111

95 Removes Toxins with a Spirulina and Charcoal Green Smoothie 112

96 Restores Health with a Ginger and Charcoal-Infused Green Tea 113

97 Calms Cravings with Charcoal-Sesame Crackers 114

98 Soothes Your Body with a Charcoal and Strawberry Sorbet 115

99 Decontaminates with Charcoal-Dark Chocolate Brownies 116

100 Eliminates Toxins with Caramel-Chocolate-Charcoal Macaroons 117

Index 119

Editorial Reviews

"This ... super useful read gives you 100 amazing and unexpected uses for Activated Charcoal for healing and enhanced health."

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"With this handy guide, readers will learn how to incorporate activated charcoal into their daily life and reap its benefits-without the use of chemicals or costly procedures."

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