In the first image you see a man beaten up by life, who's gone to a bridge and climbed over the edge, because he sees no future. The only thing stopping him is the police officer leaning over to talk to him, and he bows his head and listens as the officer tells him not to do it - that life can change, and that things can get better.
The second picture shows the same man who was about to jump, eight years later and now a father of two, wearing a tuxedo, presenting an award to the man who saved his life on behalf of the American Foundation of Suicide. He stayed alive and found out life was worth living, all because of the words of Officer Kevin Briggs. Officer Briggs is a California Highway Patrol Officer who is estimated to have personally prevented over two hundred lives being lost to suicide over the course of his career.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.