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by  N.Morgan The first documented use of activated charcoal goes as far back as 3750 B.C. when it was first used by the Egyptians for smelting ores to create bronze. By 1500 B.C. the Egyptians were also using it for intestinal ailments, absorbing unpleasant odors, and for writing on papyrus. Eating activated charcoal sounds about as appetizing as chowing down some black, charred remains of a Saturday BBQ, but activated charcoal is a whole other animal. Activated Charcoal is used as a  detox  agent to absorb a host of heavy metals, chemicals, and the pharmaceutical drug remains that flow through your bloodstream and causes a hindrance to your best health. Activated charcoal absorbs the toxins from your body and then, since it is not absorbed by the body, the toxins along with the charcoal are expelled, leaving you cleaner and more toxin-free. The Numerous Benefits of Activated Charcoal Charcoal is “activated” because it is made to have a very sm...

by  N.Morgan The majority of these plants can be homegrown or found in your yard. The Cherokee tribe is indigenous to the Southeastern United States. This tribe believed that they have been given a gift by the Creator which enabled them to understand and use medicinal herbs. The Cherokee believed and used the benefits of nature’s pharmacy. Moreover, as plants can become scarce over time, they had a unique gathering method and they picked every third plant they found and thus made sure that they will leave sufficient to continue to propagate. However, before I explain their properties and uses, I must warn you that these plants can be quite strong and dangerous if not used properly. Keep in mind that the Cherokee healers were experienced as they had centuries of practice. It is of the utmost importance to understand their value as powerful natural medications, so you should take great care when scavenging them. These plants p...

by  N.Morgan Smudging  is a  ceremony  that is practiced by some  Indigenous peoples of the Americas , that involves the burning of sacred herbs, in some cases for spiritual cleansing or blessing. While the particulars of the ceremonies and the herbs used can vary widely between tribes and nations, many useful forms of sage (for example,  common sage  or  white sage ) and cedar that is local to their region. Not all  Native American  and  First Nations  cultures that burn herbs for ceremony call this practice “smudging.” Yet, many are a skeptic when it comes to the benefits of this practice and regard it as unscientific and akin to magic.  Yet, researchers have recently confirmed that smudging a certain herb can effectively eliminate negative bacteria from the air. The scientific paper entitled “Medicinal Smokes”, published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, analyzed the effects of herbal and non-her...