The Dark Mirror

Timing: Schedule the 7-day earth mineral clearing between main protocol cycles — not during any active protocol. The activated charcoal in the Earth Blend adsorbs indiscriminately, including supplements and medications.

The Earth Blend (zeolite, kaolin, charcoal — equal parts): Take on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. Wait 2 hours before food, supplements, or medication. This is the most important timing rule. Charcoal does not distinguish between toxin and nutrient.

Fulvic/humic acid or shilajit: Take in the afternoon with food. These are transport and delivery molecules — they carry minerals into cells. Taking them with food improves absorption and tolerability.

Hydration: Increase to 3+ litres during the earth mineral cycle. Chelation pulls minerals and metals into the gut and kidneys for elimination. Adequate water ensures they leave rather than re-settle.

Clay bath (optional): Add 1-2 cups of bentonite clay to a warm bath. Soak 20-30 minutes. The skin absorbs and releases minerals through the dermal layer. This supports the Earth Blend's work through the third exit route.

Sourcing: Quality matters enormously for earth minerals. Zeolite should be clinoptilolite grade, micronised. Shilajit should be purified and lab-tested from a reputable Himalayan source. Kaolin should be food-grade. Charcoal should be coconut shell or hardwood activated. Practitioner-recommended sources are provided in the supplement list.

Rest: The earth mineral clearing can be fatiguing as the body processes chelated material. Allow extra sleep. Reduce strenuous activity. This is a composting cycle — the body is breaking down and recycling what was held in deep tissue.

Emotional awareness: Earth mineral chelation sometimes releases stored emotional content alongside physical toxins. Old memories, dreams, or unexplained emotions may surface. This is not pathology — it is the body releasing what was held in the tissue. Allow it to move through without attaching narrative. The earth minerals carry it out the same way they carry mercury.