DIATOMACEOUS EARTH - Health Benefits
Characteristics of Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth refers to a naturally-formed sedimentary mineral coming from the remains of what were once oceanic unicellular shells and algae known as diatoms. Diatoms, the ocean's "spiny honeycombs," are over 30 million years old, and were formed when these microscopic algae-like plants died and remained compounded in the earth's surface as skeletal remains. These organisms, much like a mollusc emits lime-carbonate, had the ability to emit silica. Scientists refer to these clay-like, chalky remains as diatomite. When we mine the earth, we discover these remains in the form of a thick white siliceous powder. It was established in the 1940s that life cannot exist without Silica. More recently, in her book "Water & Salt" Dr Barbara Hendel states: "Silica is the most important trace element in human health." Silica plays an important role in the many bodily functions and has a direct relationship to mineral absorption. Thus it can reduce many cases of Cancer. Diatomaceous Earth Health Benefits: Why and How? As you can see from the picture of Diatomaceous Earth (magnified 7000 times) it looks like a cylinder full of holes. This cylinder has a very strong negative charge. As these millions of cylinders move through the stomach and digestive tract, they attract and absorb fungi, protozoa, viruses, endoloxins, pesticides and drug residues, vaccines, E.coli and heavy metals. These are trapped inside the cylinder and passed out of the body. In addition, any larger parasites that happen to be in the stomach or digestive tract are "cut up" and killed by the sharp edges of the Diatomaceous Earth. All of these activities result in a much healthier body with less sickness. We often hear the phrase "I just feel better”, with our Diatomaceous Earth users. This better feeling comes from all the "junk" being removed from the body and by giving the immune system the "jump start" it needs. Diatomaceous Earth is quite hard. On the hardness scale where diamonds are a 9, Diatomaceous Earth is a 7. This is very important because as those millions of tiny hard and sharp Diatomaceous Earth cylinders pass through the small and large intestines and they "scrub" the walls. After only a few months of taking Diatomaceous Earth, the intestine wall is no longer coated with mucus and bacteria, it is CLEAN!! |
The many advantages of DE are:
Other benefits:
We will endeavour to discuss the results that DE users have experienced by taking a heaped teaspoon of DE in their favourite juice or liquid on a daily basis without the benefit of an industry sponsored study. Some people react with great skepticism regarding human consumption of DE, and while it is not allowed by Government regulators for distributors to make claims about DE's use as a human health supplement, we do hope to help illuminate the Iogical reasoning behind the health claims of Consumers regarding the use of Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth for human health. DE is a natural organic colon cleanser and detoxifier. This cleansing and detoxification alone has a myriad of positive effects in the human body. |
Other Interesting Info and Benefits of Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth is often used as a natural insecticide, as its absorption properties actually dehydrate the waxy outer layer off of the insects' exoskeleton, causing them to expire. Food and medical-grade diatomaceous earth is also used as a safe and non-toxic way to de-worm pets, and it has even been used as a natural form of cat litter. The U.S. Centers for Disease control recommends it as a natural method for neutralizing toxic spills. It is also a common ingredient in oil-absorbing natural facial products and masks.
Diatomaceous earth is often used as a natural insecticide, as its absorption properties actually dehydrate the waxy outer layer off of the insects' exoskeleton, causing them to expire. Food and medical-grade diatomaceous earth is also used as a safe and non-toxic way to de-worm pets, and it has even been used as a natural form of cat litter. The U.S. Centers for Disease control recommends it as a natural method for neutralizing toxic spills. It is also a common ingredient in oil-absorbing natural facial products and masks.