Kids have a fascination with playing in the sand and eating it and I was no exception. My mother told me to stop eating sand because I’d never get rid of my intestinal worms, but that didn't faze me, I still gobbled it down. I lost the desire for this delicacy as my teenage years hit - I didn't need to that behavior to my social awkwardness.
The more things change, the more they stay the same
I started eating sand again recently, albeit a different variety than the stuff I ate in my youth. It’s called Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth (DE), and it’s a great addition to my health care routine. There are two types, though so you make sure it isn’t the type used for pool filtration!
What’s the difference between food grade and pool grade?
I’ll let Perma-Guard explain it:
Diatomaceous Earth used in pool (any water) filtration contains Diatomaceous Earth that has been chemically treated and heated making the silica crystalline which is a dangerous respiratory hazard and lethal if ingested.
The fresh water naturally occurring Diatomaceous Earth deposits that are designated "Food Grade" by the FDA have less than 1% crystalline silica and all other sediment that are considered unsafe are also below harmful limits. These deposits are primarily Amorphous Silica which is harmless when ingested and is commonly used in feed and food industries.
So make sure you only put Food Grade DE in your body!
How do I use it?
I put it in my coffee first thing in the morning. I started off with a tablespoon and worked my way up to two tablespoons per day. My routine is that I stop taking it after month, then after a couple of weeks, I incorporate it back into my supplemental health regimen. You can schedule your DE off-time how you like; this is just what works for me.
HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE!!!!
One of the things I neglected to do at the beginning of my Diatomaceous Earth journey was to take in enough water. I barely get the required amount of H2O in me as it is, but when I noticed my bowel movement activity slowing down, I upped my water intake. I drink an extra glass of water for every tablespoon of DE I have in a day.
What did Diatomaceous Earth do for me?
· My hair grew quickly
· I experienced less joint pain
· My fingernails hardened
· My face looked less age-y
How is this possible?
Rick Wagner says:
The necessity of silica for collagen formation and development is the basis of many of these physiological effects.
So this is why I saw changes in my nails, hair, and eyes! If this is the only reason I use it for, can you blame me?
Other ways I use it
I figured if silica was good for me it had to be good for my senior dogs, so I started putting it in their food. I noticed that DE slowly eliminated their parasites, made their coats shinier, and it brought out the puppy in them.
My garden reaps the benefits too. I dust a tiny bit of Diatomaceous Earth around stems or spray a mixture of DE and water on leaves. Insects that come into contact with the thin layer of dust dehydrate and die. Speaking of creepy crawlies, it can be used indoors too. Read this to find out how Diatomaceous Earth is ideal for bedbug infestations.
Safety first
If it’s not used correctly, of course it's not going to be safe! Just make sure that if you have respiratory issues (or don’t want any breathing problems now or in the future) use a dust mask and safety glasses. It never hurts to be cautious.
Where to buy Diatomaceous Earth?
I tried DE after a friend turned me on to it. It had the consistency of flour, and it didn’t leave a sediment on the bottom of my coffee cup. The first time I bought Diatomaceous Earth was from Amazon, but I went for the best bargain and not for quality. It worked, but it was more like sandbox sand than a fine powder. My next purchase was from a hydroponic supply store that sold Perma-Guard. It was much cheaper to buy it from there, and I knew the quality would be up to my lofty standards.
Try it you might like it!
I don’t have any affiliation with the Perma-Guard company, but I always recommend them to anyone who wants to try Diatomaceous Earth for their alternative health needs. Click here to find a distributor in your state or here to purchase DE through Earthworks (another company I’m also not affiliated with).
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