Diatomaceous Earth Health Benefits
On this page, we have categorized some of the results from testimonial reports
that we have reviewed regarding Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth human health
benefits, and wherever possible between this page and our "How DE Works"
page, we try to reflect the science behind the testimonials. Of course, most
actual in depth health related studies are initiated and controlled by the
pharmaceutical industry, and why should those companies study the value of
health remedies found in nature that could actually hurt their bottom line?
So here, we will endeavor to discuss the results that DE users have experienced
by taking a heaping tablespoon of DE in their favorite juice or liquid on a
daily basis without the benefit of an industry sponsored study. For more
background on how Diatomaceous Earth works within the human body to create the
benefits related on this page, see
How
DE Works. Some people react with great skepticism regarding human
consumption of DE so we do hope to help illuminate the logical reasoning
behind the health claims of CONSUMERS regarding the use of Food Grade
Diatomaceous Earth for human health.
DIATOMACEOUS
EARTH PRICING - INFO
Of 600 DE deposits in the USA, only 4 rate in purity by FDA standards to be
"Food Grade".
My name is Larry Smith, (President of Earthworks Health, LLC and
EarthworksHealth.com). For better health, people like me and my family take one
or two tablespoons of Diatomaceous Earth in a liquid every day. Many people
benefit from just one teaspoon daily! I mix it with grapefruit juice and my
wife mixes it with just water. Other options are mixing the DE with soda pop,
juice, or whatever liquid you prefer. Some mix DE in protein shakes, applesauce
or yogurt. Our Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is pure. There is no actual flavor
or taste to it. Since DE does not dissolve, stirring the mixture several times
as you drink it will prevent settling. Some folks experience higher energy
levels, so it is probably best not to take just before sleeping. Not to worry
about taking too much - any excess silica not needed by the body is naturally
eliminated through the kidneys and intestines... but we must find our own
comfortable levels.
Remarkable Diatomaceous Earth health benefits through Silica
As previously noted, like most wonderful
natural products, this
product requires an FDA Disclaimer: "This information is not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Discussion of Diatomaceous Earth
health benefits is based solely on personal experience and testimony shared by
individual DE users and this company cannot market or label DE as a human health
supplement with specific medical claims."
Having said that, we
look at what consumers say about DE and at evidence of DE's important cleansing
properties and value as a rich source of Silica.
Diatomaceous Earth (
DE) has been reported to absorb methyl mercury,
E. coli, endotoxins, viruses (including poliovirus), organophosphate pesticide
residues, and drug residues. DE is a natural organic colon cleanser and
detoxifier. This cleansing and detoxification alone has a myriad of positive
effects in the human body. Mechanisms are cited on "How DE Works"
page. Adding to this is the widespread deficiency in human dietary sources of
what is called "the most important trace element in human health" -
Silica, and how rich DE is in this substance, we begin to understand the basis
of the health benefits that so many have attested to. Only a trace amount of
the DE silica is absorbed into the blood stream, and just that amount is a
substantial gain for the user.
A growing number of people count beneficial human side effects of
Diatomaceous Earth and SILICA as being nothing short of vital to their well
being and exhibit genuine devotion toward its use. The only cautionary side
effect that we have found relating to Food Grade DE has to do with direct
inhalation and is essentially the same caution that is advised when handling
baby powder. DE is a very fine powder.
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is 89% Silica.
It was established in the 1940s that life can't 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 many bodily functions
and has a direct relationship to mineral absorption.
The average human body holds approximately seven grams of silica,
needing significantly more silica than even important minerals such as iron.
Most people are, in fact, silica deficient. Among other things, enough silica
in the body is vital for calcium absorbtion to allow calcium supplements to
work. If Silica deficient, as is the case in the vast majority of us, calcium
supplementation can even be a negative. Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is an
excellent natural and organic source of silica.
Other Reported Health Benefits of Silica / DE Include Blood
Pressure, Cholesterol, Osteoperosis, Weight Loss, Cosmetics, Hair, Nails, Teeth
& Gums, Energy, Bacteria, Mucus, Anti-Aging, Urinary Infections, Headache. Keep
Reading On For A More Detailed Health Discussion.
Here's what consumers have to say about Diatomaceous Earth:
Lower High Blood Pressure
Of the thousands of people that are using Diatomaceous Earth, most that have
high blood pressure have reported that it has gone down. It has been so
thrilling to talk to people all over the United States and have them tell their
stories. We are not just talking a few points - we are talking about
LIFE-CHANGING numbers. Doctors are amazed--customers are amazed. You will be,
too.
Lower High Cholesterol
According to consumers, just as Diatomaceous Earth health benefits include lowering
blood pressure, it has also been lowering cholesterol! We have not talked
with one person that has high cholesterol that has not had lower numbers after
taking Diatomaceous Earth. Most are reporting 40-60 points lower after only 2
weeks on DE. I know it sounds too good to be true, but it works!
Just received this feedback from a user
"I have been on DE for 6 months now and I just had my lab work done. My
triglycerides have been reduced from 495 down to 203. I have so much more
energy and my hair and nails are growing so much better. My husband has had
high blood pressure and since being on the dirt, his BP is now in the normal
range. It has also helped with my varicose veins and I no longer have any pain
from them.."
.. Rhonda from Louisiana
Osteoporosis, Joints & Calcium
Osteoporosis is a symptom of the aging process. As calcium in our body system
depletes, our bones become brittle and weak. Taking only a calcium supplement
cannot correct or stop this threatening and crippling disease because the body
cannot assimilate and make use of the calcium without the presence of silica.
Evidence suggests that, instead of affecting healing, supplemental mineral
calcium, on the contrary, accelerates the leaching away of bone calcium and
thus hastens the degenerative process of osteoporosis and similar diseases that
affect the supportive and connective tissues in the human body. The Silica
found in Diatomaceous Earth enhances calcium absorbtion.
For Osteoporosis
Silica can stop the pain and even restore the body's self repair process.
Osteoporosis symptoms attack women primarily after menopause but the
degenerative process starts much earlier in their younger days. More women are
dying of fractures caused by osteoporosis than of cancer of the breast, cervix,
and uterus combined.Silica is responsible for the depositing of minerals into
the bones, especially calcium. It speeds up the healing of fractures and also
reduces scarring at the site of a fracture. More and more research evidence
shows that through a transmutation process, silica is turned into calcium when
it is needed. That is why some scientists refer to silica as a precursor of
calcium. Even when calcium is insufficient, the body can turn silica into
calcium that the bones need.
Natural Weight Loss We have been getting hundreds of reports
from all over the United States that DE is helping people lose weight. Everyone
is saying that DE taken in the morning helps curb their appetite throughout the
day. Just one more reason to take it every day!
Detox Your Body
Diatomaceous Earth health benefits reported to inlude detox! According to
Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN and Galen D. Knight, PhD in their article "Mad
as a Hatter" there is no better product to detox HEAVY METALS and RADIATION from
your body than with Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth!
Nature's Internal Cosmetic
In Europe and Asia, Diatomaceous Earth health benefits are widely recognized to
include use as a health and beauty product for hair, skin, nails, bones, and
joints. They have no FDA.
Tissue Degeneration
Accelerates due to aging when connective tissue develops an increasing
inability to retain moisture when left unassisted. Silica can help slow the
degenerative process of connective tissue. With silica, vitality and life,
which are often lost as the years accumulate, can be naturally maintained or
even restored to your skin. Collagen, largely made up of silica, is the glue
that holds us together. If our body has enough silica glucosaminoglycane, the
collagen will make us look younger. Silica helps with skin problems and
injuries including itching, rashes, abscesses, boils, acne, callouses, warts,
eczemas, burns, frostbite, benign skin sores, insect bites and bed sores. If
you regularly follow a silica regimen, your skin will keep its youthful look.
A good silica supplementation program works far better than other products for
maintaining healthier and longer lasting collagen.
Hair That Grows
Hair is nature's greatest beauty enhancer. Hair deserves to be pampered. Hair
at 90 micrograms per gram is almost as rich in silica as are healthy bones,
which contain 100 micrograms per gram. Silica is a major component of hair.
Using a good silica supplement should be part of your ongoing hair care program
for revitalizing hair. Silica helps to prevent baldness, stimulates healthier
hair growth and assures beautiful shine, luster and strength.
Teeth and Gums
By hardening the enamel, silica prevents cavities and preserves teeth. Silica
also prevents bleeding gums, gum atrophy, and recession that causes the
loosening of teeth, which could ultimately lead to tooth loss. Silica
effectively fights ulceration and the decay of bones and teeth and also lessens
inflammation.
Tough As Nails
Your nail plates are complex protein structures that grow four to five
millimeters per month on average. With silica supplementation, fragile nails
become normal within a short period of time. Silica will beautify the
appearance of your nails and improve their hardness, making them shinier and
less prone to breaking.
More Reported Benefits Of Diatomaceous Earth
- Silica
lowers bad cholesterol and raises good
- Silica
fades age spots
- Silica
stimulates metabolism for higher energy levels
- Diatomaceous
Earth has a negative charge and bacteria has a positive charge. It is
believed that Diatomaceous Earth sweeps bacteria out of the body by
trapping it in its honeycomb shaped skeletal form.
- Silica
supplementation helps repair and maintain vital lung tissue and protects
them from pollution. By maintaining or restoring the elasticity of lung
tissue, silica reduces inflammation in bronchitis.
- It
acts as a cough decreasing agent. Silica tones the upper respiratory tract
(nose, pharynx, larynx) and reduces swelling because of its positive
action on the lymphatic system.
- Silica
supplementation keeps menopause free of stress and helps to prevent many
unwanted side effects of menopause
- Silica
works with other antioxidants to prevent premature aging and to preserve
youthfulness.
- Silica
can help prevent kidney stones and heal infections of the urinary tract.
It is a natural diuretic which can increase excretion of urine by 30
percent, thus flushing the water-excreting system and restoring normal
function to these vital organs.
- The
presence of sufficient silica in the intestines will reduce inflammation
of the intestinal tract. It can cause disinfection in the case of stomach
and intestinal mucus and ulcers. Silica can prevent or clear up diarrhea
and its opposite, constipation.
- Silica
will help normalize hemorrhoidal tissues.
- In
regulating and normalizing the bowels, silica has a pleasant side effect;
it can alleviate lower back pain, which often troubles the elderly.
- Silica
proves effective with female discharge, abscesses and ulcers in the
genital area and cervix, as well as mastitis (especially for breast
feeding mothers).
- The
intake of silica acts as a supportive treatment for inflammation of the
middle ear. Because of the beneficial effectiveness on the lymphatic
system, silica can be used for swelling of the lymph nodes in the throat.
- Has
anti-inflammatory and odor binding effects.
- Silica
can normalize circulation and regulate high blood pressure (hypertension).
- Silica
can decrease vertigo, headache, tinnitus (buzzing of the ears) and
insomnia.
- Silica
can help diabetes by promoting synthesis of elastase inhibitor by the
pancreas.
- Silica
can help arterial disease by strengthening the blood vessels. Studies
confirm that with age, silica disappears from the aorta, the heart's key
blood vessel, thus weakening its critical connective tissue and resulting
in a greater cardiac risk.
- Silica
can help prevent Tuberculosis.
- By
improving the elasticity of the joints, silica helps rheumatism.
- Silica
has inhibitory effects on coronary diseases.
- Silica
can help avoiding or alleviating Alzheimer's disease by preventing the
body from absorbing aluminum and may flush out aluminum from the tissues.
Silica can stimulate the immune system.
USAGE: Most who use Diatomaceous Earth mixed with a
juice or liquid say that they use one to two tablespoons daily.
The Benefits of Dyna Powder and the silica within it.
There is no life
without silica! Professor Adolf Butenant, the Nobel Prize winner for chemistry
in 1939, proved that life can not exist without Silica. Silica plays an
important role in many body functions and has a direct relationship to mineral
absorption. The average human body holds approximately seven grams of silica, a
quantity far exceeding the figures for other important minerals such as iron.
A small amount of
Diatomaceous Earth gets absorbed into the blood stream as silica. One of the
benefits of Silica is that it helps to destroy bad fats. Many taking
Diatomaceous Earth have lowered their cholesterol by 40-50 points. Everyone is
also amazed at how their high blood pressure goes down.
What can it do for you?
Lower Blood Pressure
Of the thousands of
people that are using Diatomaceous Earth, everyone that has high blood pressure
has reported that it has gone down. It has been so thrilling to talk to people
all over the United States and have them tell their stories. I am not just
talking a few points --- I am talking about LIFE-CHANGING numbers. Doctors are
amazed --- customers are amazed --- You will be too.
Lower High Cholesterol
Just as Diatomaceous
Earth has been lowering blood pressure - it has also been lowering cholesterol!
I have not talked with one person that has high cholesterol that has not had
lower numbers after taking Diatomaceous Earth. Most are reporting 40-60 points
lower after only 2 weeks on DE. I know it sounds too good to be true, but it
works!
Joints Feel So Much
Better!
Osteoporosis is a
symptom of the aging process. As calcium in our body system depletes, our bones
become brittle and weak. Taking only a calcium supplement can not correct or
stop this threatening and crippling disease because the body cannot assimilate
and make use of the calcium without the presence of silica. Evidence suggests
that, instead of affecting healing, supplemental mineral calcium, on the
contrary, accelerates the leaching away of bone calcium and thus hastens the degenerative
process of osteoporosis and similar diseases that affect the supportive and
connective tissues in the human body.
For osteoporosis,
silica can stop the pain and even restore the bodies self repair process.
Osteoporosis symptoms attack women primarily after menopause but the
degenerative process starts much earlier in their younger days. More women are
dyeing of fractures caused by osteoporosis than of cancer of the breast,
cervix, and uterus combined.
Silica is responsible
for the depositing of minerals into the bones, especially calcium. It speeds up
the healing of fractures and also reduces scarring at the site of a fracture.
More and more research evidence shows that through a transmutation process,
silica is turned into calcium when it is needed. That is why some scientists
refer to silica as a precursor of calcium. Even when calcium is insufficient,
the body can turn silica into calcium that the bones need.
Natures Internal
Cosmetic
In Europe and Asia
Diatomaceous Earth is used extensively as a health and beauty product for hair,
skin, nails, bones, and joints. They have no FDA. Tissue degeneration
accelerates due to aging when connective tissue develops an increasing
inability to retain moisture when left unassisted. Silica can help slow the
degenerative process of connective tissue. With silica, vitality and life,
which are often lost as the years accumulate, can be naturally maintained or
even restored to your skin. Collagen, largely made up of silica, is the glue
that holds us together. If our body has enough silica glucosaminoglycane, the
collagen will make us look younger. Silica helps with skin problems and
injuries including itching, rashes, abscesses, boils, acne, calluses, warts,
eczema, burns, frostbite, benign skin sores, insect bites and bed sores. If you
regularly follow a silica regimen, your skin will keep its young look. A good
silica supplementation program works far better than other products for
maintaining healthier and longer lasting collagen.
Hair That Grows!
Hair is natures
greatest beauty enhancer. Hair deserves to be pampered. Hair at 90 micrograms
per gram is almost as rich in silica as are healthy bones, which contain 100
micrograms per gram. Silica is a major component of hair. Using a good silica
supplement should be part of your ongoing hair care program for revitalizing
hair. Silica helps to prevent baldness, stimulates healthier hair growth and
assures beautiful shine, luster and strength.
Teeth and Gums
By hardening the
enamel, silica prevents cavities and preserves teeth. Silica also prevents
bleeding gums, gum atrophy, and recession that cause the loosening of teeth,
which could ultimately lead to tooth loss. Silica effectively fights ulceration
and the decay of bones, teeth and also lessens inflammation.
Tough as Nails
Your nail plates are
complex protein structures that grow four to five millimeters per month on
average. With silica supplementation, fragile nails become normal within a
short period of time. Silica will beautify the appearance of your nails and
improve their hardness, making them shinier and less prone to breaking. The
restorative effects of silica will be most noticeable on your hair, skin, nails
and teeth. Our skin and hair require silica essentially for the same purpose as
do other tissues. As we know, the supporting collagen underneath the skin
enhances elasticity and beauty. Collagen owes that quality to silica, which
provides a beautiful complexion that is more than skin deep
What Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth Does In Your Body This page explains the mechanisms of Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth within the human body to achieve the many health benefits that consumers have experienced. (See our Human Use page).
