Q&A Wednesday: Activated Charcoal

Here's a question *I* asked in the ETL group that I belong to (and receive AMAZING help and wisdom, I might add.)

Q:  Now that I've kicked my intense coffee drinking addiction, how can I whiten my teeth without an expensive trip to the dentist?

A:  Oil pulling (which, is out for me as I don't have any essential oils at this time)

A:  Activated Charcoal.

Really?  I HAVE that stuff sitting in my cabinet.  In fact, I've had it in there for several years now and it's still in it's sealed container. Sure enough, I was given this helpful link with the step by step on how to whiten my teeth by coating them with lovely blackness. I'm eager to give it a try. :)

You see, I was told that AC is useful for dealing with stomach cramping and GI issues. I bought some but then have always been too chicken to use the stuff. It's sat unopened on the shelf ever since.

That same week I asked about teeth whitening I was hit with some kind of virus. I'm at this strange place where I can't always tell if I'm really sick or not. But, one day my stomach was cramping so intensely, I was on the floor breathing through it like labor pains. It was bad, folks.

I remembered that AC and had no qualms about finding some potential relief.  As soon as I was able to do it, I swallowed two capsules and sipped one that had been mixed in with some hot water.  Instant relief.  Amazing.

Here is a helpful article on how to use AC for treating stomach flu and possibly preventing it. 

AC is useful in removing toxins from your body, hence it's effectiveness in whitening teeth and dealing with those pesky microscopic bad guys that are wreaking havoc on your innards.  With the amount of sickness I hear about right now, I'm thinking this stuff is going to be a real friend to many families.

There are cautions with using it, though.  Don't take it if you are on any medications. It will leach the usefulness of those from your system as well.  Be certain to talk with your doctor, especially while pregnant, before you use any forms of supplements for your health. (I have to tell you to do that, okay?)

I'll keep you posted on my teeth whitening progress. *bigcheesyalbeitcoffeestainedsmile*