Mites
★★★★★
(Whittier, Ca)
07/17/2013
Mixing and Store DE
For my cats, I have 2 and together they go through 1 lb of ground turkey meat every 2 days. Today I pre-mixed their DE into the meat as I prepared it, and then it will be in the fridge for 2 days, being taken out several times a day to put some in their bowls. My question is, will this degrade / reduce the effectiveness of the DE? Many, many thanks in advance!
(Ohio)
11/11/2021
This link tells you everything you need to know about DE.
https://draxe.com/nutrition/diatomaceous-earth/
DE does not degrade from sitting or even when wet because (DE) is a natural product made up of fossilized remains of tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms. Composed of the cell walls/shells of single cell diatoms, it easily crumbles to a fine powder.
In fact, the composition of the diatom cell walls are biogenic silica.
The substances used to make diatomaceous earth are safe and taken directly from the sea, since diatom silica deposits accumulate over time in the sediment of rivers, streams, lakes and oceans.
It usually comes in the form of a white powder and is also used in water filtering, food manufacturing, skin products and farming to naturally eliminate free radicals, viruses, insects, parasites and other harmful organisms by binding to them and drying them out.
Nail Growth
★★★★★
(Tn)
06/05/2017
If you were not having side effects maybe you should go back to that?
If it is a detox reaction consuming plenty of water and Epsom Salt baths may help you get past this.
More isn't always better---sometimes just a small amount of a remedy over a longer period of time is best in the long run.
~Mama to Many~
(Wales)
09/23/2018
This may be a detox response. Most ‘illnesses' are not illness at all, but the body purging. Coughs, colds, zits, rashes, boils, sweats, fevers, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tears, discharges, etc, are all purging outlets. When given the tools & opportunity the body will purge unwanted matter if it is able.
Having said that, ensure you are not breathing in the DE dust when you put it in the water. I find it floats everywhere as I put it in the water, so cover the glass with my hand or a cloth for a minute or two until it's settled. It's not good to breathe in any dust & DE is no exception.
Painful Teeth, Rotting Wounds
★★★★★
The fastest acting use I have experienced for FG DE is for teeth. I have a lot of teeth problems from a narrow jaw and bad dentist interventions. When I get a tooth pain, I place a wad of DE (made into a dough like blob with a drop of water) on the offending tooth, clamp down my teeth and go to sleep. Right as rain in the morning. And this is the report with everyone I've prescribed it to. Unfailingly. But use it the first sign of pain you get.
What more, two teeth that the dentists said have to be pulled off six years ago are serving me fine after my having given them the DE wad treatment for a week continuously.
The DE just pulls out any kind of necrosis.
And that's the second great thing I've seen it work its magic on. It also saved the paw of my cat, which was just rotting and the digits were falling off. Dipped her paw into DE, and the whole thing became a hard lump. But finally, the paw stopped rotting and whatever was left of the paw was saved.
Same thing with another cat I recommended it for. Another cat had an anal sac, with a hole as deep as the first digit of my index finger, and a foul smell. I stuffed it with DE multiple times in a day. After two days reduced application to once a day. By the seventh day, even the scar was barely visible.
EC: Thank you for your post! We have cross-posted it to all applicable sections; wounds (pets) and tooth abscess (people).
Parasites
★★★★★
My husband became deathly ill after eating a fast food hamburger. The next day he was still so sick and lethargic I called the EMT's. He was admitted to the hospital, and ended up having pneumonia. He seemed much better after 5 day stay. However, he was having diarrhea more and more. He could see he had parasites in his stools. He was losing weight, and fast. Spoke to his cancer doctor (he was 3 years in remission) and told them. They sent him to the infectious disease Dr.s at this elite teaching hospital. The very first thing the intern asked was, "Have you left the country". No. But I have parasites. The main doctor came in and treated us like some low life lunatics. Finally he handed him a "poop kit" and told him to bring the sample back. Went home, didn't refrigerate it, and took it back next day after sitting all day. Came back negative. So we went to the clinic in our small town. Surely they had seen parasitic infections through the years, and my husband was losing weight rapidly, and the diarrhea was happening at anytime and (sorry), explosive. He had to wear 2 depends for safety. He was so embarrassed and was feeling so weak. The small town doctor (PA, who consulted with doctor and they all laughed in hallway at us. They gave him the poop kit, and brought it directly back. The next day it hadn't even gone to the lab. Didn't matter, it came back negative. He had every symptom of parasites. He was dying right in front of me. We returned to his cancer doctor for a checkup and he was concerned, but also a spot on his lung appeared within a month! He again referred him to specialist but when they saw it was us, said that he tested negative already, and dismissed us. That very night, his bloodwork from his doctors appointment had come back as usual except the hospital called at 7:30pm and said his RED BLOOD CELL COUNT WAS DANGEROUSLY LOW AND HE MUST BE AT HOSPITAL AT 5:00AM FOR BLOOD TRANSFUSION! No one had an explanation but ME! I had spent 100's of hours reading, researching, anything to help him. After the transfusion he felt better, but was still losing weight and still the diarrhea. I had called his sister and she mentioned an old boy out at the farm once took dog dewormer to rid of parasites, and we both agreed that is too risky. But didn't dogs have a more natural way to get rid of worms? I took a look. Finally on the 5 page of the search on google, a ranch wife was talking about putting Diatamaceous Earth Food Grade in their 4 Golden Retrievers food every day, with 5-10 day break every 2 weeks. Said, NO WORMS, REGULAR BOWEL MOVEMENTS, SHINY HEALTHY COAT, WHITER STRONGER TEETH, MORE ENERGY AND HAPPY HEALTHY DOGS IN EVERY ASPECT. I was intrigued, but could I give it to my husband? At the very end of the article, the lady stated, "AND IT'S SAFE FOR YOU TO HAVE SOME TOO! " I looked it up and ordered the fastest way to get here, and that was 2 days. It was very reasonable as well. At the time, it was a 10 lb bag for $15.00 and s&h were free on first order. I started out small like they said, but didn't have much time. He had lost almost 50 lbs in 2.5 months. He was never overweight so he looked like he had anorexia, and he couldn't even play his guitar or model railroad (he was a professional musician, singer, songwriter, still actively playing up until he got this sick). We put it in our coffee, I put in 1.5 tsp first 2 days, then after reading it could be up to 1.5 Tblsp. I upped his to 1 Tblsp. He didn't like it at all, gritty, and he loved his a.m. coffee. SO, I made a cup for him plain to enjoy, the put it the DE in the 2nd cup. I also found out that in Cola (sugar free at the time because parasites love sugar), the DE was much less gritty tasting. After a week, the diarrhea started to let up. His bowel movements improved and after 2 weeks he was eating and having normal poop! Also, His color changed from the white anemic look (he was on prescription iron pills after blood loss as he was anemic), but he began getting the healthy color and glow back in his face and his eyes lost the dullness and started to shine again. After 3 weeks He was feeling so much better and no sign of parasites in poop. He wanted to stop, and I told him NO WAY. You are not risking any of those things still in there hatching, or any risk at all. As far as I was concerned, He and I both should take the DE the rest of our lives. He didn't like the taste, but he continued with it for 4 months, taking 4 days off every 2 weeks only after the first full 2 months were complete. Every single day after starting the DE he got better. It was a miracle. It truly was. Some people were doubting he really ever had parasites, because of the "negative" tests. But I found out that when the poop samples are examined, it is by a robitic arm, that swipes it onto a slide (a person doesn't even view it in most places) and then a COMPUTER, compares it to similar pictures. If he had a new type of parasite or one that wasn't in the computer, or the smeared slide was blurred and computer couldn't match it, it would come back NEGATIVE.
So, DE saved his life, and gave me (us) a bunch of other great things. My hair grew fast, and was thick and healthy. My never grow long nails were strong, my achy joints are flowing great, hardly a pain. My skin looks better. It has been almost 5 years ago, but I have sworn and testified to anyone who would listen about the miracle. One more thing, I almost forgot. When he went back to cancer doctor, 2 months after his last appointment where they saw the spot on his lung, it was gone. I believe, and even his top in the world cancer Dr.had to agree, that it was very possible the spot could have been parasites. My husband was cancer free for almost 4 years, healthy and enjoying life. Sadly, he was killed in a horrible accident. But, I want to let you all know how grateful I and so was he, that we found, Diatamaceous Earth Food Grade! 5
(America)
08/09/2024
JulesElway07 thank you for your detailed use of diatomaceous earth! I and my golden retriever Daisy are now taking it! She has yearly bouts of lyme disease and achy joints, I am turning 70 soon and all my joints hurt. I also suspect I have lyme as well. In my research DE can help a lot of things such as brain fog, alzheimers, bone density etc. Thanks for drawing attention to this! :)
Parasites
★★★★★
Parasites
★★★★★
When I take DE, I start to cough, but it's not a die-off cough, it's the same cough I get when I have what I call a "hatch-out" of new strongyloides about every ten days that migrate to my lungs. This is a cough straight out of the lungs, not from dry throat or sinus drainage.
I'm not breathing in the dust. I am very careful about that. I wear a mask when I'm handling it, and I put my dosage into a spoon, put the spoon into the water, and let it become completely saturated before I stir it, still wearing the mask. I drink the cup of water with the DE, then immediately follow up with another cup of water, which I also use to swish around my mouth and wash any residue left there into my stomach. There may be a tiny bit that is inhaled in this process, but not enough to cause the cough.
I think this new cough is caused by strongyloides dying and depositing their eggs, which hatch out in massive numbers and migrate to the lungs. The more DE I take, the worse my cough gets. It's a vicious cycle. Kill them in the digestive system (I'm hyperinfected), and they multiply and just get worse. Then you kill those and the cycle starts all over again. I keep thinking that if I just keep taking the DE every day, killing the adults and juveniles, it will eventually help, but I wonder if I'm just fooling myself.
So this is my experience. Hope it helps someone.
(Texas)
07/24/2018
★★★★★
Don't give up, I had a similar scenario. After a year and a half they are gone now.
(Wales)
09/23/2018
Yes, I believe DE works by strengthening the body and making it inhospitable to parasites. But it is a gradual process. It may well aggravate them at first. But DE is also a detoxer so it may even be shifting stuff in the lungs. It may not be hatch-out at all.
I would love to know how you got on and whether the DE helped.
(CA)
09/11/2023
I'm having this problem exactly. I hope this message finds you well. Has the problem resolved for you??
Parasites
★★★★★
Parasites
★★★★★
I have purchased FOOD GRADE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH for internal parasites (husband, myself, and two cats). And we also use it to "dust our carpets, beds, and even plants. It works by dehydrating the parasites, and works on most all types, including tapeworm.
Besides killing parasites, it has good health benefits for humans & pets, and is safe for children.
For adults: At bedtime take one heaping Teaspoon in 8oz warm water, then follow with another half glass water.
For children and also for small pets dosage is 1/2 teaspoon in 8oz warm water followed by additional half glass of water. I would do this for 30-45 days. Tapeworms will often come out in pieces. Can sprinkle directly on pet's food and mix it up if they won't drink the water.
The website I purchased from also sells a duster container which the DE can be poured into to easily dust beds (also kills bed bugs) and carpets. Dust lightly on carpets, as it can clog vacum if sprinkled too heavilyI would suggest a GOOD QUALITY intestinal/colon cleanse after 45 days, though not necessary. We purchased Dr Natura colon cleanse. A bit expensive, but very good.
As for the Diametrous Earth, we bought from Wolf Creek Ranch website. They also give detailed information on dosage and other uses. It has stopped my itching in areas of my body. Avoid getting it in eyes. Can also be lightly sprinkled on pets fur to kill fleas etc. I offer the two brand names as I know their quality, but there are other good ones out there, I am certain. DE MUST BE PURE FOOD GRADE.
Parasites
★★★★★
(1) It will give you serious constipation if you don't consume an equal ratio of soluble fiber and drink lots of water with it.
(2) It will definitely scare the worms right out of your gut and into your other organs. Claims of one pooping tons of shredded worms are false. You probably won't see anything pass out of your bowels. It will simply eliminate the sensation of the worms slithering around in your colon because the worms will evacuate to other parts of your body.
(3) It's best to use this in conjunction with a proper diet ...vegan or vegetarian is best...and a diet free of sugar and lard.
(4) This will not cure anyone of parasites but it will manage the condition in your gut (only).
(5) A good holistic approach to managing round worm infection would be to ingest:
-Drink teas containing distilled water and avoid tap water altogether
-Drink original Green Tea daily
- Drink raw garlic tea daily....let a few pieces of raw garlic steep in hot water for about 15 minutes then drink it
-ingest Odorless Aged Garlic tablets daily
-ingest Black Walnut and Wormwood tincture daily
-Eat lots of green leafy raw vegetables (that have been properly washed!)
-ingest Goldenseal tea periodically
-ingest Fenugreek tea periodically
-Eat lots of plain yogurt daily
-DO NOT consume ANYTHING which contains sugar or sugar bi-products...This would include High Fructose items (Worms ADORE sugar and so does cancer)
-Step up your personal hygiene and make sure that you are not reinfecting yourself.... If you infect a housemate, your problem is compounded and they may or may not seek treatment too and your recovery will take that much longer
-Continue to educate yourself about legitimate treatments out there and follow them if you feel it will benefit you
Foremost and above all, please seek help from a physician. If you think your physician is an idiot, seek out the opinion of other physicians... Just don't stop trying to get your health needs met simply because some ass tells you that he or she cannot find anything wrong with you.
Good Luck!
(USA)
10/02/2014
★★★★★
That is not true. It does kill worms in all areas of the body- even the lungs...Farmers have been using it for years on the food of livestock for deworming.. It works and too bad for you.
(France)
02/07/2015
Distilled water is dangerous for the health. It should be used only for mixing other substances such as H2O2, but never drink as regular water because it leeches minerals out of the body and the body becomes dehydrated and will attack your kidney and heart to start with. DE works very well on many kinds of parasites. One should study about water or about anything before posting an opinion for it's dangerous for other people who believe you. I'm very happy with DE that works not only for me but my dogs and horses. I read several articles about Neem oil that it shouldn't be used by pregnant women. Is it true?
Common water filters are limited in efficacy, so the best way to get "pure" water is distillation. Most people who use Water Distillers add Ionic Major & Trace Minerals to the finished product.
(California)
05/27/2015
I distilled my own well water for 10yrs-for the most part one can get minerals in their food, especially if you eat fresh food often.
This sure goes against the health minded professionals saying that our mass produced corporate agriculture practices are deficient in minerals.
BSM, raw or cooked Liver, Brewers Yeast, and Bee Pollen are the superfood exception to the rule of mineral depletion. Ionic Trace Minerals from Utah's Great Salt Lake is a superior source of major & trace minerals.
(Florida)
08/10/2017
Hi Ray!
I've been drinking only distilled water since 1976. I do not drink tap water which is full of antibiotics, fluoride, chemicals, hormones, lead, bacteria, viruses and other goodies. Forty of the major spring water companies now add fluoride to their products.My health is superb. I take no pharmaceuticals, lots of nutriceuticals, and trace minerals. My mineral levels are fine, and I look (based on comments from others), 20 years younger than my chronological age. Since humans are 75% water, water is the most important thing we consume. I do eat intelligently, and I am a happy person, both of which I believe add to general good health.
One US naturopathic doctor says that no one who drinks distilled for more than 20 years will live to tell about it. Well, if you do the math, you can see that this is absolutely incorrect.
I will be buying a Berkey water filter and using that since I believe that level of filteration produces absolutely clean water. But until then, I will continue drinking a gallon or more of distilled water a day and recommend that others do the same.
Receding Gums
★★★★★
(Denmark)
07/03/2023
How much do you take?
Scabies
(Minneapolis, Mn)
11/15/2017
Never, never use anything but food grade diatomaceous earth. The kind that is purchased from feed stores and garden centers may NOT be FOOD GRADE. Always check the labels. I would not use this to dust my sheets, carpet etc. Breathing the dust is harmful. Do your own research folks!!! Don't just blindly follow a review. Use wisdom!! If used responsibly, DE is an amazing product!
(Ten Mile, Tn)
11/15/2017
HI U CEE,,,,,,,,, first, Diatomaceous Earth is a mined product so how do you get to food grade? I buy my DE at the co-op in 50# bags. It says on the bag that it is food grade. I maybe wrong and if so, will do something different in the next life. But for the here and now I have a brain and will use it.
Our idol, Bill Munro, used the brown bottle H2O2 to cure two cancers. Now our PC crowd now says we cannot use that. He lived to be 89 and I'll take that any day. We continue to out smart ourselves. Like our current news, there are gamesman in this world. You just must be smart enough to determine whose playing games. That is the reason I'm into survival, I trust no one including myself. That is the reason I shave in front of a mirror so I won't let me cut my own throat.
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Scabies
★★★★★
Stronger Nails
★★★★★
The testimonies of users are impressive.
Namaste, Om
Thin Hair
★★★★★
Kat from Alaska
