Frequently Asked Questions
What is
Glacial Marine Clay?
Glacial marine clay is the sediment left behind from the movement of
glaciers over millions of years. As the glaciers advanced and receded a
fine granite type material was released into the melted waters and
eventually was deposited into saltwater lagoons.
Natural ozone became trapped with this sediment and over the millennia
natural sterilization took place. There it remained for millions of
years. As the glaciers receded and the pressure from the tremendous
weight of the ice lessened, parts of the shoreline rose out of the sea, bringing with it the mineralized clay. Where the
sediment had an overburden of rocks and earth the clay beds have
remained protected from the elements until the native peoples of the
area discovered its fantastic healing qualities.
Are all glacial clays suited
for use as a poultice to help in the
healing process?
No, the only way to determine the healing qualities of glacial type clay
are by expert analysis. All of these clays look similar but only one in
every 30 have the proper mineral balance that is suitable for use on
humans or animals for the purpose of helping in the healing process.
What type of ailments or
injuries will the clay heal?
It must be understood that we as a company do not claim that this
product will heal any ailment or injury. However, when the product is
applied to an injury the rate of healing, or improvement, increases
tremendously.
What in the company’s opinion,
causes this faster rate of improvement?
The product contains a great variation of oxides and trace minerals. It
also contains negative ions; negative ions are oxygen atoms with no
electrons (the good guys). Bacteria have oxygen atoms with one electron
called positive ions (the bad guys).
Negative ions always attract and adhere to positive ions. During this
ionic exchange the blood circulation to the area where the clay is
applied speeds up about ten fold. Two actions take place; first the
increased circulation brings large amounts of the animal’s own healing
nutrients to the injury via the blood stream, second, as the bacteria
have been attached to the negative ions, through the positive ions, when
the clay is washed off the bacteria goes with it.
You are saying that the action
of the increased circulation, brings extra antibodies and nutrients to
the effected area, therefore speeding up the healing process. If that is
so the clay poultice is not actually healing the animal, the animal is
healing its self?
To a certain extent this is correct but, ionic reaction would not take
place without the mineralized clay, and the bacteria infecting the
injury would not be removed if they were not attached to the negative
ions.
The clay looks like mud does it
contain bacteria, if so, can they be detrimental to an animal?
First of all this is not mud, in fact there is only 2.8% foreign
matter in the product, this is less than the amount allowed for human
consumption in hamburger. The balance is mineral oxides and trace
minerals. Second, during processing the clay is subjected to 240 degrees Fahrenheit, this will eradicate all pathogens if any,
if they were
present. There will be a certain amount of microbes but none that are
harmful to the animal, after all, washed vegetables ready for eating are
loaded with good bacteria.
On what type of ailments or
injuries would I use this product?
Users of the product in the past have found that benefits have been
gained when using the clay on, cuts, abrasions, saddle sores, swollen
sheaths, insect bites, bow tendons, swollen ankles, relieving heat,
sunburn, general itches. Can also be used mixed in soap as a shampoo,
removes built-up grease and replenishes the skin with essential
minerals.
Most animals, especially
horses, have a tendency to lick wounds, will this product in any way
hurt the animal?
The answer is no, providing the animal does not ingest large quantities.
On the west coast of British Columbia wild animals, when injured, have
been observed both wallowing and licking this product. The balance of
minerals and trace minerals in the clay are not harmful when taken in small amounts, it may even be beneficial
for the animal to ingest small amounts. The amount that would be used on
a cut or a sore would be considered a small amount.
How long has this product been
on the market and why have I not heard about it sooner?
The product has been on the market for a long time, but not as a
remedy to aid in the healing of animals. The product has been marketed
through International Spa’s and Salons as a facial beauty masque and
body wrap and still is. Our company has clients in nine countries; I suppose you could say that the product has been
tested on “humans” for the past hundred years. It was due to the success
of the product in clearing acne and drawing out toxins, that we started
to apply the clay to animals. At first it was to dogs with mange, then
to our own horses with saddle sores and insect bites. The relief that we
witnessed led us to believe that we could market the product to horse
owners and pet owners to help with every day bumps and scratches; at a
reasonable cost.
Can I get rid of my veterinary
bills by using this product on everything?
Under no circumstances will this product do away with veterinary
services. The product is only intended to help with everyday mishaps.
Regular visits by the vet are highly recommended.
How much do you recommend
that one purchase at a time?
The amount purchased depends on how many animals you have. For the
person with up to four horses I would recommend you buy one ten-ounce
tube of premixed product to be kept with you. No mixing is required,
just spread the paste on the effected area or wound. You should also buy
for your tack room, a two-pound jar of dry material, keep stored in a
cool dry area, it will last for a year if the lid is kept on. This can
be mixed as needed, only mix enough that will be used in one day. If too
much clay is mixed keep in the freezer until needed. When removing the
clay from an infected area, gently spray with a hose and the clay will
dissolve off.
