After a couple of days of heavy partying, surrounded by alcohol, mud and smoke, chances are you were feeling a little sticky, sweaty and smelly. The site didn't have enough toilets, let alone anything resembling a bathroom or shower, so those who remained aware of their hygiene had to get a little creative to wash it all off. Fortunately, nobody at Woodstock had any concerns about nudity. And by that, we mean other people's or their own.
It wasn't an uncommon site to see dozens of people at a time stripping everything off and diving into a stream to wash the mud away. This couple seem to be positively enjoying it. We presume that either the water was a lot warmer than it looked, or they were simply too numbed out to care. Going back to the real world and having to wear your clothes around people must have felt like quite a comedown after such freedom.
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.