Zeolite more info

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Another copy paste from:

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I'll certainly try it on my athlete's feet (with some oil I

suppose?)...

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" Millions of years ago, zeolite deposits formed when volcanoes

erupted enormous amounts of ash-alumuno-silicates of alkaline and

alkaline earths. Some of the wind borne ash settled to form thick ash

beds. In some cases, the ash fell into lakes and in others water

percolated through the ash beds. In all cases, the chemical reaction

of volcanic ash and salt water resulted in the formation of natural

zeolites.

The characteristics of a zeolite deposit are decided in its genesis.

Small natural differences such as temperature, geographic location

and ash/water properties impart a slightly different composition and

therefore some unique properties to a few of the deposits. These

small differences present during the formation of a deposit are the

reason that each natural zeolite sample has distinctly unique

properties.

The alumina and silica from the ash stack into a stable, open and

three dimensional honey comb structure. There are over 40 other

natural zeolite structures. For example, clinoptilolite ( a member of

the zeolite group of minerals) has a silica to alumina ratio of four

to one.

Zeolite is an amazing crystalline mineral capable of adsorbing and

absorbing many different types of gases, moisture, petrochemicals,

heavy metals, low-level radioactive elements and a multitude of

various solutions. The channels in the zeolite provide large surface

areas on which chemical reactions can take place. The cavities and

channels within the crystal could occupy up to 51% of its volume.

Zeolite can adsorb or absorb large amounts of material such as ions

or gas molecules.

There are three main kinds of zeolite: fibrous, leafy or crystalline.

Medical use is from crystalline zeolite that contains high quantities

of the mineral clinoptilolite.

How does it work?

Its extremely hard, microporous honeycomb type of structure is

permeated by ducts and cavities throughout. These caves or channels

are openings where either minerals or heavy metals can bind. The

silicon building block is electrically neutral, but the aluminum

building block carries a negative charge creating charged sites

throughout the entire crystal structure. The balancing process that

works to maintain electroneutrality in the clinoptilolite attracts

positive minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and

iron. These common cations (positively charged ions) can easily be

displaced by heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury, nickel and

arsenic and be removed from the body.

Zeolite has a history of industrial and veterinary use, including

water purification, air filters, in animal feed to reduce the

production of ammonia and increase the nutritive effect, and in cat

litter and animal stalls to reduce odor. Ir has been put in cigarette

filters to reduce nicotine and tar.

Zeolite works as an anti-diarrheal.

Zeolite is known to bind to mycotoxins, forming highly stable

complexes. Mycotoxins are a diverse family of toxins produced by

certain fungi especially by species of Aspergillus, Claviceps and

Alternaria. There are several hundred distinct mycotosins capable of

causing health problems such as renal and hepatic syndromes and

diminished immune system. The most extensively researched mycotosins

are the aflatoxins *(found in corn, peanuts, milk and cereals) which

have been linked to liver, stomach and kidney cancer.

Zeolite as a heavy metal adsorbent.

Many toxic metals have been discharged into the environment and

industrial wastes, causing serious soil and water pollution. Studies

have shown that seolite has a high affinity for trapping lead,

cadmium, arsenic, mercury and other potentially harmful metals.

Through the process of cation exchange, zeolite can lower overall

heavy metal exposure in individuals. This would have a dramatic

effect in the risk reduction of certain cancers and heart disease.

What is very interesting is that zeolite appears to remove toxins in

a particular order. It first removes the above heavy metals within

the first few weeks, then it removes secondary priority toxins,

including pesticides, herbicides and plastics.

Here is a list of various diseases that can be treated by taking

zeolite:

Circulatory system: stabilization of the circulatory system along

with improved blood pressure and reduced varicosity of the veins,

reduction of hemoorhoids and disappearance of enlarged capillaries.

Strengthening of the heart muscle, acceleration of post heart attach

recuperation.

Rheumatic Disorders: improved treatment of all types of rheymatic

disorders, including sciatica, discopathy, arthritis, spondilosis,

and rheumatic arthritis.

Kidney Function: diuretic effect and positive influence in improving

kidney function and treatment of kidney infection.

Skin Diseases: Treatment of skin disease such as: seborrhea,

dermatitis, herpes (all types), psoriasis, and others, through either

oral intake and or external application of powder.

Diabetes Mellitus: stabilization and decrease in the level of sugar

in the blood.

Endocrine Glands: Opti8mization of encodrine gland activity,

especially in the lymph nodes.

Wounds and Burns: accelerated healing of wounds with direct

application of the powder. Also, direct application of powder to

minor burns relieves pain and eliminates skin damage.

Periodontosis: treatment of priodontosis and elimination of micro-

organisms in the mouth with powder applied directly to the gums or as

an additive to toothpaste.

Improving Skin Quality: increased moisture, as well as significantly

increasing resistance to various negative external factors including

UV rays.

Neuro-psychiatric Effects: overall improvement of disposition,

successful treatment of insomnia, neurosis, and depression. Aids in

the treatment of epilepsy, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease and

Parkinson's disease.

Increasing Endurance: increased endurance in situations of increased

physical effort, reduction or elimination of pain resulting from

increased physical exertion.

Fungal Infection: quick and complete elimination of various fungal

infections of the skin (Candida and others) and mucous membrane with

direct application of powder. Elimination of fungal foot infections

and treatment of fungal infections on internal

organs, which can result from radiological procedures in combination

with antibiotics.