Uses for Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous Earth is an ancient natural remedy that has gained recent popularity for its ability to boost the health of hair and skin and to rid your home and pets of pests. Find out what Diatomaceous Earth is, how it works, how to use it, and important cautions to take.

1. Uses for
Diatomaceous
Earth

2. What is Diatomaceous Earth?

3. •Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is a soft
powder formed from the
fossilized remains of diatoms (a
type of hard shelled algae).
•It is commonly used in things like
toothpaste, as an anti-caking aid,
for clarifying beer or wine, or to
eliminate pests naturally.

4. •DE has a very high silica
content (which is used to
build hair, skin and nails).
•It is very hard and looks
like a tiny tube with
holes in it when viewed
through a microscope.
•It has a very strong
negative charge.

5. What Does Diatomaceous Earth Do?

6. •DE is a great natural way to kill insects and pests (including
intestinal parasites), gently cleanse the digestive system, and
improve hair, skin, nails, and teeth.
•The strong negative charge of diatomaceous earth means
that it naturally attaches to and removes from the body
things like: chemicals, viruses, bacteria, heavy metals and
even radiation.

7. Uses for Diatomaceous Earth

8. •DE is a great natural way to kill insects and pests (including intestinal
parasites), gently cleanse the digestive system, and improve hair, skin,
nails, and teeth.
•The strong negative charge of diatomaceous earth means that it
naturally attaches to and removes from the body things like: chemicals,
viruses, bacteria, heavy metals and even radiation.
Reduce Blood Pressure/Cholesterol

9. The high silica content makes
diatomaceous earth bene"cial for
improving hair growth.
Hair Growth

10. We used DE when our son
was on the GAPS diet and
struggling with food
intolerance issues. DE
made a noticeable
difference in his attitude
and digestion.
Food Intolerances and GAPS Diet

11. I occasionally sprinkle some
DE on our pets’ food to keep
them from getting worms.
deWorming Pets

12. Notes and Cautions

13. •It is VERY IMPORTANT to only use Food Grade
Diatomaceous Earth for consumption. Other forms of
DE are not considered safe and can be harmful to the
lungs if inhaled. 
•Since DE can cause a detox reaction, it is important to
work up slowly.

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Diatomaceous Earth
and how to Use it,
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