Does anyone else take food grade DE?

Zag_2

Not been able to post on this forum since my last post as have been getting an error message. Did contact the moderators but had no reply, just tested and it appears to be working again. Will reply later.

adouglasmhor

heartbreak_star wrote: »

Heh, just found out apparently we've used it as a filtration agent in the lab here

Still wouldn't eat it though

HBS x

It's used as a fining in some beers, wines and ciders.

heartbreak_star

Zag wrote: »

Not been able to post on this forum since my last post as have been getting an error message. Did contact the moderators but had no reply, just tested and it appears to be working again. Will reply later.

Booooo!

HBS x

Zag_2

heartbreak_star wrote: »

To sum me up in one sentence - if I was ill and was given a plant or a pill that claim to do the same thing, I'd take the pill. Hope the warblings have made sense!

HBS x

Pretty much all nutritionists say that food ( plants ) are a better source of nutrients than supplements ( pills ) which is a major contradiction to your own view.
My experience is that it's the pills with the unneccessary fillers and not the plants. Personally I think nature does a much better job than scientists. Problem is in most cases the scientists don't really understand even basic things such as why it works. Often they also don't understand the disease either. Amazing really how little is still understood about Cancer despite the huge amounts of money spent on research.
There is often a symbiotic relationship within the various components of the plant which when removing parts can make it less effective.
It reminds me of the breast milk debate, is it better to go natural or the unnatural made by man versions. No argument in my opinion.

Zag x

adouglasmhor

A nutrient is not the same as a medicine though, which highlights a major failing in your knowlege base.

Zag_2

Hippocrates – the father of medicine – stated, “Let your food be your medicine"

Looks like your the one lacking in knowledge.

Since the definition of medicine includes any drug or remedy for use in treating, preventing or alleviating the symptoms of disease and since food, herbs etc throughout history have been used for this purpose your statement appears at best somewhat crass.

Definition of Nutrient:
nutrient [noo´tre-ent] 1. nourishing; aiding nutrition.
2. a food or biochemical substance used by the body that must be supplied in adequate amounts from foods consumed. There are six classes of nutrients: water, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, and vitamins.

sam611

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH FOR PEOPLE

While we do not give any prescriptions or recommendations in terms of human consumption, we think that consumers have the right to know facts about Diatomaceous Earth and how it is being commonly used. Here are some of them. In some countries DE is sold as a natural product for better hair, nails, skin, bones, etc.
There are 2 basic types of DE: the one of marine origin, and the one derived from fresh water beds. The fresh water DE is the one classified as food grade diatomite due to its exceptional purity.

The FDA (USA) has classified DE as GRAS (Generally Recognised as Safe). It is pH neutral and completely non-toxic.
DE contains numerous micro and macro-elements which may contribute to natural body re-mineralisation.

Anti parasite: Food grade DE is being used as a very effective natural remedy against parasites in humans. Many people have pets. Even if pets are not part of the household, worm infestation is very common. DE expels worms swiftly and effectively, without the need for chemical remedies. It is also a safe and effective preventative measure against parasites.

Cholesterol reduction: several studies have shown diatomite to be effective in reducing cholesterol in the blood.

Blood sugar level: there have been reports of reduction in high blood sugar level.

Weight loss: some people report appetite reduction and consequent weight loss when using diatomaceous earth.

Powerful sorbent, natural detox: DE is a highly sorbent substance which can eliminate toxins out of the body acting as a natural detoxifying remedy.

Immune stimulant: DE has been found to stimulate the immune system in both animals and humans.

Rich source of minerals: Diatomite is exteremely rich in minerals which makes it a great mineral food supplement.

Colon cleanser: DE collects numerous toxins/debris when it passes through the colon. While eliminating parasites, it also picks up other unwanted substances and takes them out of the body swiftly and efficiently. In cases of inactive stool movements, it is one of the natural aids for quick elimination.

Silicon-rich: DE is very rich in silicon, a chemical element which has multiple functions in the body, such as production of bone, cartilage, hair, nails, strengthening cellular membraine, blood vessels, participating in the production of thyroxine, etc. "Scientific studies have shown that silicon (widely known as 'silica') Si plays an important role, cross-linking the mucopolysaccharides and proteins to increase the strength and reduce the permeability of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues including the aorta and other arteries, trachea, tendon, bone, teeth and skin, and also has a catalytic role in the mineralisation of new bone. Silicon therefore aids the healing process and also helps to build the immune system.

SUGGESTED DAILY USAGE:

Kittens - 1/2 teaspoon
Cats - 1 teaspoon
Puppies - 1/2 to 1 tsp.
Dogs under 35 lbs. - 1 teaspoon
Dogs over 35 lbs. - 1 tablespoon
Dogs over 100 lbs. - 2 tablespoons
Cattle, Dairy Cows, & Hogs - 2% of dry feed ration
Chickens - 5% in feed
Goats, Sheep, Alpacas, & Llamas - 2% in grain
Horses - 1/2 to 1 cup in daily ration
Zoo animals - 2% in daily feed
*Humans - 1 heaping tablespoon daily

Internal feeding of food grade diatomaceous earth helps eliminate most internal worms, including roundworms, pin worms, tapeworms, etc. It's also excellent when fed daily to keep down fly loads, since food grade diatomaceous earth is eliminated from the body, exactly the way it went in, it helps reduce the manure odor and kills flies that come in contact with it.

Mix in animal feed or grain and/or feed free choice. Our goats, fowl, and dogs eat it free choice.

*Some recommend to dose humans by mixing food grade diatomaceous earth in a glass of water before bed or first thing in the morning, well before breakfast, to allow diatomaceous earth time to move through and absorb toxins from ones digestive tract without interfering or absorbing nutrients from foods or liquids. Some report great results consuming 1 tsp. in a glass of water prior to each meal, 3x/day.

Thought this may make interesting reading. I for one will be taking it as I have arthritis, hight blood pressure, high cholesterol and dont want to take anymore drugs that mask the symptoms and dont treat the cause.:mad:

heartbreak_star

Looks like that was pulled from an advertising site.

Good luck with taking it.

HBS x

Zag_2

Aw heartbreak you've hurt me that you've answered Sam but left me hanging.

I'm off to drink my DE

heartbreak_star

Oh no! I'm a bad person *looks back through pages and realises Zag did reply*

*gives non-DE milkshake to Zag in apology to wash down DE milkshake*

HBS x