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Diatomaceous Earth, food grade

GSD_Mama
GSD_Mama Posts: 629 Member
edited November 21 in Social Groups
I just picked up a jar from out health food store. Do any of you use it or know anything about it? I've been doing some reading on this stuff. few things I found in my search and benefits of this product;
"Include Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Osteoperosis, Weight Loss, Cosmetics, Hair, Nails, Teeth & Gums, Energy, Bacteria, Mucus, Anti-Aging, Urinary Infections, Headache."

http://www.earthworkshealth.com/human-use.php

http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/01/diatomaceous-earth-homestead.html

http://www.diatomaceousearth.com/diatomaceous-earth-human/

http://www.diatomaceousearth.com/diatomaceous-earth-health-benefits/

http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/5-benefits-of-diatomaceous-earth/

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  • inspirationstation
    inspirationstation Posts: 209 Member
    I don't know anything about it, except that we sprinkle it around the perimeter of our house to kill ants. When they march across the border, it takes 'em at the knees.

    I wasn't aware they made food grade DE.
  • GSD_Mama
    GSD_Mama Posts: 629 Member
    I never heard of it before either until lady at the store told me about. Im going to try it and see if I feel any benefits. Also will use on my dog to keep any bugs away, internally and externally :)
  • KETOGENICGURL
    KETOGENICGURL Posts: 687 Member
    Interesting..I've used the regular stuff in a bag from garden shop to keep bus off, and dusted in the dog's coat to destroy same.

    it works by acting like micro "knives" the sharp tiny particles slice up any insect like being in a bladed grinder..so is too small to harm organs or animals/humans upon touch
  • GSD_Mama
    GSD_Mama Posts: 629 Member
    There are 2 types, Pool Grade DE and Food Grade DE, stay away from Pool one as its toxic, I don't know which one the garden section has but just be aware
  • sweetteadrinker2
    sweetteadrinker2 Posts: 1,026 Member
    ^depends on the garden section, I've seen both at the same tractor supply depending on the week
  • AngInCanada
    AngInCanada Posts: 947 Member
    We all use food grade DE here. The dogs get it in wet food, we (husband, two kids and myself) use it mixed in with a bit of mushy stuff (applesauce, yogurt, etc), and we also sprinkle it all over in the chicken coop to keep mites away. :smile: My son had a recurring case of pinworm that we could not get rid of despite giving him all of the nasty pills that are supposed to work amazing. DE has rid him of pinworm or at least stopped the outbreaks from reoccuring, so we all take it as preventative measures.
  • toadqueen
    toadqueen Posts: 592 Member
    Very interesting. I may have an adventure topic here lol
  • GSD_Mama
    GSD_Mama Posts: 629 Member
    AngInCanada wrote: »
    We all use food grade DE here. The dogs get it in wet food, we (husband, two kids and myself) use it mixed in with a bit of mushy stuff (applesauce, yogurt, etc), and we also sprinkle it all over in the chicken coop to keep mites away. :smile: My son had a recurring case of pinworm that we could not get rid of despite giving him all of the nasty pills that are supposed to work amazing. DE has rid him of pinworm or at least stopped the outbreaks from reoccuring, so we all take it as preventative measures.

    That's good to hear!!!
  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    I think ZeoLite may kind of work the same way and I helped me I think but have not tried DE but I know some feed it to their horses.
  • minties82
    minties82 Posts: 907 Member
    Not sure I could put that in my mouth, it sounds a little frightening. Could the small sharp particles penitrate ones bowel?
  • saraphim41
    saraphim41 Posts: 205 Member
    I'll try this "DE." Reading these threads can almost make me wary of LC sometimes because of all the different supplements we talk about. Dr had me on so many pills some while back that I shudder to think. So I look for the supps that seem to address more deficiencies or problems. I'll buy one package and try it out. Also have ALA on my list, but adding one at a time so I can tell if it makes a real difference.
  • deoxy4
    deoxy4 Posts: 197 Member
    I have read that it can be used to purge aluminum. There jury is still out whether there is a link between aluminum and Alzheimer's disease.
  • GSD_Mama
    GSD_Mama Posts: 629 Member
    From what I read it's a good detox as well, there are a lot of discussion boards about the DE and people experiences with it if you google it.
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