CLAY BEST FAMILY HOLIDAY 
heel with clay in nature, taking a bath at home, go to a spa ... any benefit option is valid for clay, effective against skin conditions, digestive and musculoskeletal.
By Josep Lluís Berdonces
(doctor hydrologist at the University of Montpellier)
Clay was one of the first remedies of history, rarely used today but to everyone. Fácilmenie is achieved, is available all year, is useful for making pottery and has amazing properties.
As do many animals, it is possible that human beings have used the clay since the dawn of humanity. In nature it is not unusual to see wild animals on land or wallow in mud to strengthen and cleanse the skin of eczema, corns, or parasites.
But clay is not ground, but a part of this sand devoid of organic elements and finely micronized form which has a high plasticity. Can be defined as particles smaller than two microns in diameter composed primarily of silicates of calcium, magnesium and aluminum. Even so, the composition of the clays, within these main components, varies greatly depending on the terrain where they are collected and then that can be found even in different colors.
THE EFFECTS OF CLAY
clays are characterized by a laminar structure with high specific surface and an electrical charge. Both qualities give them all a great capacity to absorb water and to fix and exchange ions, among other properties. Furthermore, its specific composition to some clays can be credited with some possessions, especially when consumed by internal means. The properties common to all clays, due to their physical characteristics are:
Absorption. Absorption is the ability of many elements to absorb liquids. The water retention capacity of clays easily five times its dry weight, however, this depends on the fluidity or consistency you want then you have less water and clay modeling clay texture of thick chocolate or " milks " clay. By absorbing liquid clays also absorb all the substances that are dissolved in them. Thus, when applied externally absorb body fluids of the skin and many of its fat, which generally have a drying action. From there to advise caution in people with dry skin.
adsorption. The same process occurs when the clay comes into contact with the liquid gas is also true. Clay is a great adsorbent, and this is one reason why clay domestic consumption generally reduces digestive gases and is considered purifying. On the skin also acts as an adsorbent, but in this case there is a lot of gases that absorb, except their own perspiration, for which it has a deodorant effect, although a passenger, is interesting.
heat retention capacity. is one of the most interesting properties of clay because it is a poor conductor of heat. When heated, unlike water, which cools quickly, retains heat for a long time. This low conductivity can also make applications more hot clay that could withstand water. When clay is applied to the skin, initially gives a feeling of intense heat but very bearable, since it forms a surface layer in contact with the skin which reduces its temperature relative to the core or center of the application. The clay is thicker at higher temperatures can be applied, while the most liquid applications can burn more if applied hot. This is especially heat capacity useful processes and rheumatic pain.
Transmineralización. is much discussion whether the clay can induce a process transmineralización (passage of minerals through the skin) or not. In general, the throughput of minerals through the skin barrier is often limited, so do not give a large amount of nutrients to the skin. However, the high content of silicate clay is interesting. Despite its low solubility, silicon can help regenerate the collagen in the skin, so even a little, helps improve skin smoothness and reduce sagging.
Nutrition. can not specifically talk about nutrition when it comes to internal healing clay. In fact, usually clay or is not directly feeds an anti-nutrient because it reduces the absorption of some dietary principles. The most soluble of the clay, and magnesium salts, they are absorbed with relative ease, and may minimize the astringent effect exerted by the clay. It can also contribute to the provision of a greater amount of trace elements, but due to the high variability of the minor constituents of clays is difficult to recommend in this regard.
BEST FOREIGN
CURES
external Healing Clay is the most common and known, and can be done in many ways. What follows is just a selection of the most important
Poultice heat. Clay poultices are prepared by kneading the clay with very hot water until it becomes malleable consistency and does not stain too. Then the clay is spread over a canvas, for example, cotton, and deposited a layer of a thickness of about 1 to 2 centimeters (a thicker, more heat retention capacity). On the outer layer is applied a plastic that will prevent dissipation heat and external staining clothes. This poultice is applied to the chosen area or joint, preferably at bedtime, and leave it between 40 and 90 minutes, in any case to dissipate heat.
Applications can be made until two or three times a week. Especially recommended in painful rheumatism of the joints, but also very useful in other painful conditions, such as menstruation, and cleansing therapies generic abdomen.
masks and brushes. When the clay is diluted with water to a consistency of chocolate thick, or less, you can make brush on the skin and enjoy its regenerative effect, detoxifying and cleaning. Such applications, however, does not retain heat as it uses very little clay and water.
These preparations clay application to the skin can be prepared with infusions of plants rather than water, such as chamomile, orange blossom water, cucumber juice ... You can even add some oil as rosehip and carrot, which will help improve the sensitivity of the skin.
In any case, remember that after such application on the skin should be removed any excess clay, for example fresh water, then apply a moisturizer.
brushstrokes of clay can be left on the skin for a variable time. In general the first application is recommended short, about ten minutes, which serves as a test to evaluate how the skin responds.
When you apply the clay on the face must take special care because it can dry out excessively. In any case, it must wait for the clay to dry completely before removing. Such applications are usually performed by a maximum recommended once or twice a week.
clay bath water. For the most sensitive skins can be useful clay water bath. It takes about 100 grams of clay into a bathtub full of hot water. Previously allowed to stand for about fifteen minutes apart in a saucepan or a bowl immersed in hot water, thus dilute the clay better when cast in the bathtub.
The clay-water bath can be maintained for 45 minutes. Is especially useful in processes of the skin moist dermatitis, in which the application of thicker clay could have an irritating effect.
CLAY DRINKING
clay water for domestic cure is prepared by steeping a teaspoon full of clay dessert (sometimes two) in mineral water and letting it work overnight to take in the morning.
At the beginning of the cure, it is advisable to take the overlying water and sediment leaving the clay (especially if you have a delicate digestive system), to gradually go eating the entire product, water and removing clay before eating. Take preferably on an empty stomach, half hour to an hour before any meal, and making the subsequent breakfast very poor fat.
internal cure usually arises during a period not exceeding 20 days, maybe two weeks, and can be repeated several times every three or six months. It has very few contraindications, and most importantly, do not feel good to the stomach, which at these doses and times is rather rare.
The Healing Power of peloids
A peloid (hairs in Greek means "mud" ) is a mixture of organic matter (humus) and non-organic (mineral) that can be used for therapeutic. Clay is a peloid, although not all are clay peloids, many do not contain clay.
The most interesting from the medical point of view are extracted from the sludge beds of lakes, lagoons or the sea.
Others however, are made by fermenting a sludge plant matter or sludge (often with grass or hay ease in pools with mud for months), or marketed in containers with paraffin, which gives greater plasticity. These peloids, though not common at home because they are harder to find and implement, and are commonly used in spas.
TYPES OF CLAY White
. May be of this color because it contains kaolin and to a lesser extent, feldspar. Are generically called kaolinite and are of great plasticity ( technically are "fat clay" , but without added fat), very suitable for internal processing as diluted form the "milk of clay" . Are highly valued in cosmetics for its rich powders (kaolin), which gives it a special delicacy and smoothness. Also in pottery, for making porcelain.
Verdes. also greatly appreciated. One of the best is the bentonite (or montmorillonite), which actually is not green, but gray. Illite also "green clay" , is rich in calcium, plastic and sticks firmly to the skin
Rojas. They are of lower quality than the previous ones but are more frequent and its color is usually due to the presence of iron minerals (oxides and hydroxides usually).
PRECAUTIONS Observe these precautions can benefit from the clay without risk.
interactions. Due to its absorption capacity, the clay can interfere absorption of drugs, so that through internal consumption shall take place one hour before or after taking any medication. Via the external clay reduces the effectiveness of many creams.
Fasting. The clay must be consumed on an empty stomach, without food, because the fat is mixed with literally a "brick" , hardening, reducing its absorption and adsorption capacity, and causing more bowel disorders.
dose. The clay must be consumed in low doses. High doses can cause constipation and alter the absorption nutrients. One or two teaspoons a day for specific periods of time is an appropriate dose.
Drink plenty of fluids. During internal healing clay, has to drink plenty of fluids to prevent clumping.
difficult to treat dermatitis. Many rash does not respond well to external healing clay. If after a couple of applications shows that no improvement or worsening, it is best to try another therapy.
Hydrate. For externally, the clay can dry the skin noticeably after should be applying a moisturizing milk or oil.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
THE HEALING POWER OF CLAY Ed Cote Framis
Ocean
AS THE CLAY CURE M. Muller and J. RBA-Ed
Bignozzi Books
Source: MIND BODY
- SPAIN - AUGUST 2008
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