Is it possible to cleanse the body of persistent dioxins using simple activated charcoal supplements? A 2021 study published in The Journal of Toxicological Sciences seems to suggest so. In the aftermath of the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment disaster, many are looking for answers to the dioxin release problem. And activated charcoal is one such answer that in … Continue reading Activated charcoal found to accelerate the body’s elimination of deadly dioxins
Emergency preparedness: How to make your own activated charcoal
Activated charcoal can be used for water filtration and gas masks or for treating poison. In an SHTF scenario, it would be ideal to have it on hand all the time. While making your own activated charcoal takes time, it can be done at a fraction of the cost in stores. A pound of activated charcoal would … Continue reading Emergency preparedness: How to make your own activated charcoal
Prepper must-haves: 7 Medicinal uses of activated charcoal
Activated charcoal is a fine, odorless black powder typically used in the emergency treatment of certain kinds of poisoning. It is made by heating natural sources of carbon, such as wood, coconut shells and sawdust, to very high temperatures. This process “activates” the charcoal and creates tiny holes on its surface, thereby increasing its overall surface area. In … Continue reading Prepper must-haves: 7 Medicinal uses of activated charcoal
Prepper projects: How to make activated charcoal, a natural detoxifier
Activated charcoal is a common home remedy with many uses, from detoxifying to boosting kidney health. You can stock up on activated charcoal as a prepper by learning how to make it at home. This ensures that you have access to a versatile home remedy for minor health complaints like digestive or skin issues when … Continue reading Prepper projects: How to make activated charcoal, a natural detoxifier
7 Reasons why preppers love activated charcoal
Did you know that there’s a type of charcoal that’s favored by preppers for its survival utility? (h/t to Survivopedia.com.) Also referred to as activated carbon, activated charcoal is generally charcoal that has been processed further in order to remove some of the material to make it more porous. At the same time, it is infused … Continue reading 7 Reasons why preppers love activated charcoal
Preppers chemistry: How to make your own activated charcoal water filter and hand warmers
Self-sufficiency is a highly important skill that you should strive to achieve for your own personal benefit. After all, you wouldn’t want to be caught unaware once disaster strikes. In terms of being self-sufficient as far as drinking water and personal heating are concerned, you can fall back on a little bit of simple chemistry … Continue reading Preppers chemistry: How to make your own activated charcoal water filter and hand warmers
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 