Clay Baths and Wellness

Benefits of Clay

Clay baths and clay poultices can boost our immune system. Thanks to its rich content in minerals and trace elements, clay regenerates our body cells, which in many cases are de-mineralized. Indeed, much of the processed food eaten today is exempt of the essential nutrients needed by our organs to function properly.

Moreover, due to the environmental contamination, our bodies are exposed to huge amounts of chemicals and radiation, and accumulate toxins and free radicals. Clay can de-toxify the body of poisonous metals and chemicals because its particules are charged with negative ions. Those negative ions attach themselves to the positively charged toxins and draws them out of the body: this process is called “cationic exchange.”

Clay and Wellness

Clay alleviates inflammations of ligaments and articulations. In France, Switzerland, Germany and Hungary, medical doctors prescribe clay baths to heal rheumatism and other arthritis diseases.

Clay works also wonders for our skin: besides equilibrating its PH, it purifies the skin, making it smooth and radiant. It is especially effective against acne, pimples, mosquito bites and micosis (e.g: athlete's foot). Because it is a live element- unlike chemical adjuvants - it hydrates and revitalizes the skin with its mineral nutrients.

Overall a clay bath will help you to cleanse your body and recharge you with positive energy. A minimum of 3 clay baths per week is recommended to feel its beneficial effects. Used in conjunction with warm volcanic water, its therapeutic effects are synergetic.The feeling of being immersed in this warm soft mixture of Mother Earth is a real delight. Experience for yourself this unique healing tradition available in Guatemala with Spa-Med-Holiday.

P.S. The clay we use is white bentonite and comes from Volcano Ipala, a region not contaminated by industry or intensive agriculture methods. Its main content is silica (49%), followed by aluminium (14%), iron (6%), calcium and magnesium (4% each) and other trace elements.

Brief History of Clay Therapy

Since ancient times, Egyptians, Romans and Greeks have been using the Earth's natural elements for health and beauty treatments. Cleopatra complemented her baths (of female donkey's milk) with earth taken from the depths of the Dead Sea. Indigenous populations in America were known to use clay to heal wounds and fractures. Fernando Cortes, the illustrious conqueror of Mexico, mentioned in his writings that small packs of clay were sold on the indigenous markets “to relieve stomach pains.” In India, Ghandi was promoting the use of clay as natural therapy. In Europe thanks to the investigations of German Naturopaths (Kneipp, Kuhn and Just) in the 19th Century, the use of clay underwent its renaissance. “The Healing Clay” published by French naturopath Raymond Dextreit in 1953 is still regarded as the “Bible” of all contemporary works written about the subject. "Thanks to a renewed interest in the use of clay as healing therapy, many writings and articles have been published since then." For further information on the benefits of clay, click on: www.eytonsearth.org

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