1. Open the jar of clay. Avoid breathing in the clay dust powder. Use of a dust mask is recommended. Remove the scoop at the top of the jar and use the measuring marks on the scoop to accurately measure the proper dosage (See guidelines below to calculate proper dosage and time in bath according to condition). Be sure to secure jar lid after use and store in a dry area.

2. Begin filling the bath with hot water and empty the pre-measured amount of clay from the scoop (1 scoop = ½ cup) into the bathwater. If the tub is a Jacuzzi, please tape up the jets with duct tape. The simplest and most effective way to dissolve the clay is to sprinkle it over the running hot water like icing sugar on a cake. This can be done at any stage of the tub filling up. Using a stainless steel or plastic whisk or other non-metallic stirring utensil, thoroughly mix the clay into the bathwater. The small particle size of the clay will dissolve easily with no clumping. Continue to fill the tub allowing space to add more water later.

3. After having thoroughly mixed the clay into the bath water allow the clay to fully hydrate by letting it sit for 10-20 minutes before getting in. Prior to getting in, measure the temperature of the bath water with a thermometer. Add cooler or hotter water to bring the temperature between 100-104 degrees Fahrenheit, depending upon your physical condition as per the guidelines on the back of this sheet. At this temperature the water should feel warm but not hot like a hot tub. The more exposure to the clay water, the stronger the detoxification will be.

4. Step into the tub carefully as the clay may be slippery. Submerge as much of your body as possible. If your tub is small and you cannot totally immerse yourself up to your neck, lie on one side for half the time and then on the other side for the remainder of the time.

5. After the allotted time, carefully raise your body out of the tub. Take a tepid shower and shampoo your hair in a separate shower stall. If you do not have a separate shower, dry off as best as possible and follow Step 6.

6. Open the tub drain and allow the bathwater to drain. Swish any residual clay particles with a large sponge and more water until the rest of the clay is down the drain. This will be a very easy cleanup as most of the clay will go down the drain when you first let out the drain plug. You can then shower and shampoo in the tub after it is clean.

7. Skin moisturizer will help to relieve any resultant dryness. After the bath you may feel a bit fatigued or very relaxed. Just relax for as long as you want: Watch TV, read, meditate, listen to music, etc.

NOTE: Bentonite clay can also deplete essential minerals and electrolytes. Drink plenty of water. Emer’gen-C®, Vitamin C and trace mineral powder, placed in water, is an effective way to replenish these minerals and electrolytes. Other electrolyte drinks will work, but it is best on your body if they are not highly sweetened. Any formula of essential minerals, amino acids and electrolytes that you chose will suffice. Be sure to take this right after your bath. It also is a good idea for some people to take it before the bath as well.

Please follow the guidelines for the category that defines your personal health. We recommend that you begin your baths using the least amount of clay and the lesser time in the bath for each category. With each bath, you can raise, by increments, the clay dosage and the time in the bath until you gradually build up to the maximum amount your body can tolerate.

Chronic/Degenerative Conditions: Use ½ - 1 cup of clay (1-2 scoops) or do foot baths. Take baths once a week. Keep your water temperature between 100-102 degrees. Stay in tub 10 to 15 minutes.

Minor Ailments such as pain, fatigue or general malaise: Use ¾ - 2 cups (1 ½ - 4 scoops) in the tub. Take one bath per week or no more than once every 72 hours. Keep water temperature between 101-103 degrees. Stay in tub 15 to 20 minutes.

Health Maintenance and Prevention: Use 1 to 4 cups (2 – 8 scoops) of clay in the tub. Take baths every 5-10 days. Water temperature should be between 101-103 degrees. Tub time up to a full 20 minutes.

As chemical and heavy metal toxins are pulled from the bloodstream and surface tissue, there may be reactions called “toxic healings” or “retracings”. This may result in the following symptoms:

In very rare cases, vomiting may occur. This is a sign that the child is releasing a large amount of toxins at once.  Remove the child from the bath immediately. The above reactions will pass within 24 – 48 hours.

Sometimes, more intolerable reactions mean that the toxins are being unbound faster than the body can eliminate them. If this is the case, just decrease the dosage of the clay and the time in the bath. Also, make sure the water is not hotter than 102 degrees. Activated charcoal is well known for neutralizing toxins. Rescue Remedy, a natural flower essence found in any health food store, can be quite effective. Natural Calm™ magnesium powder has had great success in helping detox reactions. Lecithin can help to safely restore metals back into tissue.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Use Evenbetternow detoxifying clay bath only under the advice of a physician or healthcare provider if you have a heart condition, high or low blood pressure, or are on any pharmaceutical medication. Do not use the clay bath if you are sick with the flu or other viral or bacterial infection. Pharmaceutical drugs, being chemicals, may also be drawn out through the pores of the skin and may need to be replenished. It is recommended to take the clay bath prior to taking any medications.
Avoid breathing in the clay powder directly. Use of a dust mask is recommended.

The suggested amount of Evenbetternow detoxifying clay is ½ -2 cups (1 – 4 scoops) in the footbath for 10-40 minutes.  Fill the bucket full enough so that the water comes up to the calf, if possible. The water should be between 100-102 degrees. Place the clay in the water and stir thoroughly with stainless steel or plastic whisk. Allow the clay to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before putting your feet in. When time is up, remove your feet and clean them with warm water. Add more hot water if necessary. Moisturize the feet. Drink Emergen-C®, electrolytes, water, juice, Natural Calm™ magnesium, etc.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TAKE A CLAY BATH?

A clay tub bath can be taken once per week, sometimes more as you build up tolerance A footbath may be given as often as every three days. The goal of taking these baths is to decrease the toxic load on the body. We suggest that you test your urine every four weeks, using our heavy metal screen test. This is an inexpensive, immediate-result way to chart your progress.