Karl Hecht - Answers to 100 questions on the healthy effect of natural zeolite

88You have characterised natural zeolite and montmorillonite as health-promoting silicates Which one is better?

89Could you describe what is specific about montmorillonites?

90Main characteristics of montmorillonites that are important for human beings because of their regulative and healing effect

91Which healing effect and other effects does the montmorillonite have?

92What is the detox effect of montmorillonite?

93Does montmorillonite remove radionuclides?

94What are the characteristics of montmorillonites?

95What does montmorillonite do against pathogenic bacteria?

96Does montmorillonite also have an anti-viral effect?

97Does montmorillonite have an anti-fungal effect?

98Montmorillonite is characterised as a pharmaceutical supply agent What does that mean?

99Special bed clothes from quartz yarn? Is that possible at all?

100There are earth-eating peoples that are called geophageous peoples Are they endangered? Earths are aluminium silicates?

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Literature

Preface

The publication of the following books

•Hecht, K.; E. Hecht-Savoley (2005/2008): Naturmineralien, Regulation und Gesundheit. Schibri-Verlag, Berlin, Milow. 2nd edition, 424 pages, ISBN 3-937895-05-1

•Hecht, K.; E. Hecht-Savoley (2008): Klinoptilolith-Zeolith – Siliziummineralien und Gesundheit. Spurbuchverlag, Baunach; 2nd edition 2010, 3rd edition 2011

ISBN 987-3-88778-322-8

has led to a growing interest in the silicates natural zeolite, bentonite/montmorillonite and silicon dioxide (synonym: silicic acid) on the part of therapists and especially on the part of the consumers owing to the healthy and quality-of-life improving effect of the silicates. According to various studies, the trend to orientate towards natural remedies leads to a growing demand of more and more people. However, the reorientation towards other remedies involves several questions. This also applies to natural zeolite, bentonite, montmorillonite and silicon dioxide (silicic acid), partly because of wrong ideas about the silicates that are often spread without any criticism and that cause insecurity among the people. Silicates belong to the oldest remedies of mankind e.g. in form of clay and medical clay. In fact, 2,400 years of experience have been gained already.

As the mechanisms of action and effects of such natural remedies are fundamentally different from those of traditional medical drugs, which are usually applied by conventional medicine, the need for knowledge is exceptionally great here. The number of requests that we have received almost daily over ten years proves that. This enormous interest has inspired us to answer the questions in written form and publish them as a book in order to satisfy the “thirst for knowledge” with regard to natural zeolite, bentonite/montmorillonite and silicon dioxide (silicic acid).

All the answers to questions from everyday life are, for the most part, put in easy terms for reasons of a better understanding. At the same time, however, they reflect the current scientific state of knowledge, which is documented in detail with all corresponding references in the book “K. Hecht: Lebenskraft durch das Urmineral Zeolith. Prävention, Detoxhygiene, Ökologie”, published by Spurbuchverlag at the same time. You can read this comprehensive book in addition to deepen your knowledge.

During the 60 years of my career as a doctor and medical scientist I always followed the principle to recommend remedies and methods only after having tried them on myself. This also applies to natural zeolite and bentonite/montmorillonite. I have taken natural zeolite alone or combined with montmorillonite every day since the year 2000. At the age of 91 I can say that I am physically and mentally fit. Creative and sportive activities (such as Nordic walking) are part of my everyday life. Acquaintances of mine from different parts of the world who meet me after having not seen me for a long time use to say that I do not turn older but younger. In fact, this remark is confirmed by many results on the biological age. It has already been known in ancient times that silicates (clay minerals, bole) can have a “rejuvenating” effect. They are considered as the oldest most effective remedy and cosmetic of mankind.

The author during a lecture at a colloquium on the occasion of his 90 thbirthday.

The scientific findings of the American silicon researcher Edith Muriel Carlisle (1918-1996) prove that silicon dioxide molecules are part of the genes and that they stimulate growth and regeneration processes of human beings since the embryonic period. Silicon dioxide is actively involved in the protein synthesis of humans and animals.

In first place, the biological ageing process is caused and accelerated by a shortage of silicon dioxide. A shortage of silicon leads to a number of different diseases including – among other things – dementia, joint pain, osteoporosis, arteriosclerosis and skin diseases. Those, however, who take minerals containing silicon on a regular basis are able to balance this natural shortage, which is a normal consequence of the calendrical ageing process, and therefore remain younger and healthier in psychobiological terms. Furthermore, they can protect themselves against many chronic diseases.

Karl Hecht (*1924)

Important note

Medicine is a science that has always been subject to change-related developments for hundreds of years.

The information provided here on therapies and dosage recommendations, therapy models and forms of application are based on the most recent scientific state of knowledge and many years of experience on the part of the author and various therapists. Considering that medicine is an individual discipline and that according to practical experiences the same active agent can vary in its therapeutic effect depending on the individual, neither the author nor the publishing house can accept responsibility for the content. Therapists are advised to read all product descriptions and data sheets of the silicates natural zeolite and montmorillonite closely and to adapt the treatment to the individual. Those who are interested in natural silicates are advised to consult a therapist before taking them.

This book inclusive of all parts is protected by copyright. Any use without the permission of the publishing house outside the narrow limits laid down by the Urheberrechtgesetz [Law on Copyright] is unlawful and liable for persecution. In particular, this applies to reproduction, translation, microfilming as well as storage and processing in electronic systems.

Acknowledgement

I am grateful to my wife Elena Hecht-Savoley for all her findings and ideas on this book resulting from many productive, critical conversations and the supportive role of her vision. I would like to thank her for that.

Also Dipl. Ing. Anke Dahmen has contributed in a well-known way to the success of this book. I am very thankful for the creative, technical design. I would like to thank my colleagues Dr. sc. med. Hans-Peter Scherf and Dr. med. Axel Kölling as well as my nephew, the natural healing practitioner, Peter Krönert for the precious input. I am particularly grateful to Gudrun and Juha Mermerci whose generous support enabled the English version of this book. I would also like to thank Klaus Hinkel for inspiring me to write this book and ensuring publication by the Spurbuchverlag.

1_What inspired you to work on zeolites?

During my career as a doctor and scientist I have been inspired by some fundamental scientific findings and practical experiences: