{"id":23939,"date":"2017-02-24T08:49:10","date_gmt":"2017-02-24T08:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/?p=23939"},"modified":"2017-02-24T08:49:10","modified_gmt":"2017-02-24T08:49:10","slug":"why-add-activated-charcoal-to-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/why-add-activated-charcoal-to-water\/","title":{"rendered":"7 good reasons to add activated charcoal to your water"},"content":{"rendered":"

Identifying the healthiest and most nutritious diet is a focus for many of us, but to some degree, making the best water decisions can be even more important, bearing in mind potential contaminants and the risk to your and your family\u2019s health.<\/p>\n

Activated Charcoal, otherwise known as White Charcoal or Binchotan, is a 100% natural, recyclable and inexpensive way of mineralising and filtering your tap water. But just incase you needed more reasons to jump on the coal train, we’ve rounded up 7 sweet ones for you.<\/p>\n

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7 good reasons to add activated charcoal to your water<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Purifies water<\/strong> \u2013 it adsorbs chlorine and other chemicals as well as heavy metals from tap water, amplifying the health benefits as well as rapidly improving the odour and taste of the water.
\n2. Mineralises your tap water<\/strong> \u2013 it releases naturally-occurring and beneficial minerals of its own back into your drinking water.
\n3. Balances pH<\/strong> – it has an alkaline effect, softening and improving the overall taste of your tap water.
\n4. Removes bacteria<\/strong> \u2013 tests have shown it removes E. Coli from contaminated water
\n5. 100% natural and biodegradable<\/strong> \u2013 you can enjoy the benefits of purified water, without the risk of damaging the environment or potential chemicals or toxins leaching into your water from plastic bottles
\n6. Inexpensive<\/strong> \u2013 activated charcoal, in its 100% natural form, is used widely in the US, Europe and Asia, and is much less of a burden on your purse than most other filtration systems available globally.
\n7. Acts as an antidote<\/strong> \u2013 combined with water and ingested in tablet or powder form, activated charcoal can be used as a dietary supplement and to treat drug overdose or a poisoning<\/a>, as well as nausea. Essentially, it works as a binding agent, adsorbing the toxins doing damage to the body.
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Ancient proof over scientific proof<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Although it has not been proven in recent scientific studies, over centuries of use, the Japanese claim that activated charcoal also:<\/p>\n

Purifies bath water<\/strong> \u2013 you are recommended to add approximately 300 g of activated charcoal to hot bath water. The Binchotan emits ultra infra-red rays, which enhance blood circulation, keeping your body warm and relaxed for a long time after.
\nHelps as a great rice additive<\/strong> \u2013 activated charcoal emits far infra-red rays when the temperature is raised in the rice pan\/cooker. Inserting a piece of activated charcoal into a pot of rice during the cooking process should adsorb impurities from the water and help retain the natural taste of the rice.<\/p>\n

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Here’s a short video on how to KuroBo Activated Charcoal\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n