What is Diatomaceous Earth?

Diatomaceous earth technically comes from the cell walls of fossilized single-cell diatoms – essentially, it’s a fossil, ground into a very fine powder. There are two general types of diatomaceous earth: food grade and industrial grade. While industrial grade is toxic to humans and pets, food grade diatomaceous earth is non-toxic and very beneficial on multiple levels, and is the type referenced here.

Would you like an effortless way to detox your body? Do you know someone who would like to lower their blood pressure? Would you like to have natural parasite protection for your pets and livestock?  Then please read on!

CAUTION 1 : Be sure to only use FOOD GRADE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

CAUTION 2 : Be sure to keep away from breathing apparatus as this would not be good if inhaled into the lungs, for both humans and animals

Diatomaceous Earth and Anti-Ageing

For Pets: Sprinkle a little DE on your pets’ food daily for the same benefits you receive. This is a great de-wormer!
Carefully sprinkle onto your pets’ and livestock’s coats – making sure none is inhaled – for protection from lice, ticks and fleas.
Sprinkle in the kitty litter box and pet beds for extra odor and flea protection.
Sprinkle in your barn, stalls, nesting areas, and coops for pest protection.
Better and stronger eggs produced by hens who have it sprinkled in their feed.

Diatomaceous earth exhibits some interesting properties:

When viewed through a microscope, it looks like a hollow cylinder, with holes throughout the side.
It carries a strong negative charge. If you’ll recall your science lessons, you’ll remember that negatively charged ions are attracted to positively charged ions.
Therefore, when taken internally, the diatomaceous earth attracts and absorbs positively-charged pathogens into its cylinder – it absorbs the things we want to stay away from, like viruses, pathogenic fungi and bacteria, heavy metals, prescription drug residues, pesticides, parasites, radiation, and the like – and sweeps them out of our bodies.
Diatomaceous earth is also very hard. On a scale of “hardness”, if diamonds were a 9, diatomaceous earth would be a 7. This helps us too – as this powder makes its way through our digestive tract, it gently “scrubs” the packed-on residue we have there and sweeps it out of our bodies. Nice, diatoms!
Also, because of this quality, it is very sharp.

Organisms such as parasites, lurking in our intestines, are sliced up and killed, and swept away when we empty our bowels, and we are left unharmed.
The last quality is also powerful: food grade diatomaceous earth is 84% silica, and contains some 20 trace minerals. Did you know life can’t exist without silica? It is essential for the building of healthy bones and teeth, skin, hair, and nails. As our mineral resources are getting depleted, our food is containing less and less silica. Do yourself a favor and add this divine diatom to your daily intake.

If you have silicone or metal implants it is recommended that you check with your health professional before taking D/E internally.

How to Use Diatomaceous Earth?

To take diatomaceous earth, all you have to do is mix a spoonful into some water or other liquid, and drink. Follow with another cup of water. (Diatomaceous earth can make you thirsty – make sure and drink plenty of water while using this supplement.) It’s that easy! You can also add it to smoothies – it’s totally undetected that way.

Dosage (NOTE: We are not doctors, please use DE with discretion): If you are just beginning your diatomaceous earth journey, start with a teaspoon mixed in liquid, once a day. Slowly increase to twice a day, and then slowly increase the amount taken, up to a heaping tablespoon, and up to three times a day if so desired.

Please progress slowly. Diatomaceous earth is a way to detox your body, and if you start with too much, your body will get rid of toxins too quickly and leave you feeling under the weather. Yes, it really does work that well! If you start experiencing light headaches, you’ll know you took it a little fast. But don’t stop altogether, just do yourself a favor and take it slowly – no need to rush.

Pregnant and nursing mamas, you’re in the clear – diatomaceous earth can be safely taken during either stage. Just be sure to drink plenty of water. It is also fine for children to take in smaller doses. My children get their DE in their smoothies.

How does it taste? Well, if you want to know the truth, you’ll feel like you just licked a chalk puddle!  Another way to take it:  mix a spoonful with about six ounces of coconut water and add 1/2 a teaspoon of honey. Mmmm, it’s delicious! The honey is optional; it tastes great without it as well. You could also try taking it with fresh vegetable juice, whatever works for you.

Health Benefits of Diatomaceous Earth

Since it sweeps out foreign matter, you will begin to notice better nutrient absorption and less fatigue.
Studies show that DE can help your body lower cholesterol and high blood pressure. Believe it or not, some users report a 40-60 point drop in blood pressure points after only a month of use.

The beauty mineral: the silica in DE helps hair and nails grow faster.  (Since I’ve started taking it, my nails have turned from flimsy to hard as a rock. My hair, which partially fell out earlier this year due to a difficult surgery recovery, has begun filling in nicely. I have read many, many testimonies of people who have reported that it reversed their baldness. The silica also helps reduce wrinkles, age spots, and acne, and it also strengthens teeth and bones, tendons, and joints.)
Metal detoxification: since DE sweeps heavy metals out of the body, this is helpful especially to those with heavy metal poisoning or mercury fillings, which leach mercury constantly into the body. Aluminium is also swept out, lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Helps repair and maintain lung function, acts as a cough decreasing agent
Helps prevent kidney stones, osteoporosis,
Decreases vertigo, tinnitus, and insomnia
Regulates bowel movements, lessens gastrointestinal inflammation, cleans out the colon, treats both diarrhea and constipation. It is a great choice for families on the GAPS diet!
Treats head lice and fleas (ensure the powder is not inhaled)

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… and another snippet of valuable information: from https://www.mmsinfo.org/protocols/Kalcker_Parasite_Protocol-K._Rivera_2014_book.pdf

Diatomaceous Earth (DE) – Food Grade (26, 27)
Diatoms are unicellular plants that existed by the trillions in our oceans over 300 million
years ago.

They are encased by a cell wall that is made of silica. When diatoms die, this microscopic coating deposits
at the bottom of oceans.

Over time, they pile up in banks forming deposits thousands of meters in size. With the receding of the oceans, these deposits have been uncovered. Through compression, and ultimately fossilization, these silica deposits have given rise to a chalk rock called diatomaceous earth.

DE is an inert, nontoxic compound, which contains a number of minerals
such as manganese, magnesium, iron, titanium, calcium silicates, and others.
Properly ground, the skeletons of microscopic diatoms become sharp silica
needles, harmful to parasites, fungi, yeast, worms, and amoebas. However,
these needles are harmless to humans and other warm-blooded animals.
Although it is safe to consume diatomaceous earth continuously, the best
method (as with everything else) is to allow for periods of rest. During the
18-day treatment, take two teaspoons (5ml) twice a day.
Dosing: ½ to 1 teaspoon twice a day for smaller kids, 1 teaspoon three
times a day for adults and bigger kids. Mix with a little water and drink. Given
on days 1 through 18. DE mixes well with water but never dissolves. Stir
the DE/water slurry vigorously and drink immediately before the DE settles
to the bottom. Some people take heaping tablespoons in water, but larger
amounts are not necessary. DO NOT take dry!
Note: In rare cases, DE can cause constipation, which can usually be managed
by reducing the dosages to 1/2, 1/4 or even 1/8th of a teaspoon. If that
doesn’t resolve the issue, remove DE from the protocol and continue with all
other directions.