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Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is composed of fossils
formed by tiny algae-like organisms called diatoms. It
is a slightly abrasive powder that is safe for consump-
tion by humans and animals. It has health and medic-
inal benefits to the body. Be sure that your DE is
marked as food-grade. Non-food grade DE is not safe
for human consumption.

How to Take Diatomaceous Earth: Mix one
teaspoon full of diatomaceous earth in a glass of water.
Drink it one hour before eating or two hours after eat-
ing. Repeat this dose for 10 days, then wait another 10 Encourages Heart Health: Diatomaceous Earth
days before repeating the cycle. Do this for 5 full cycles helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure, which en-
of 10 days on and 10 days off. Diatomaceous earth can courages a healthy heart and circulatory system.
also remove medications from the body, so check with Clean Teeth: DE is an abrasive that is safe to use as
your doctor before use if you are taking medications. a toothpaste.
Medicinal Use. Diatomaceous Earth Detox- Other Uses: Diatomaceous earth has many uses
ifies the Body: Diatomaceous earth holds a nega- around the home. One of its most valuable household
tive ionic charge. This causes it to attract positively and garden uses is in killing fleas, bedbugs, cock-
charged toxins and heavy metals, helping to flush them roaches, spiders and other insects. You only need to
out of the bloodstream and the body. dust it in the areas where infestations exist. It is com-
pletely safe with kids and pets. It is also valuable as an
Kills Parasites: Diatomaceous earth naturally kills
parasites and viruses in the digestive tract. By using the abrasive cleanser, an absorbent, deodorizer, and in wa-
10 days on and 10 days off schedule, it kills parasites in ter filtration.
all stages of the reproductive cycle, ending the infesta- Warning: Diatomaceous earth is a fine abrasive
tion. powder. It can be harmful if inhaled or if it gets in the
Improves Joint and Bone Health: DE is a nat- eyes. Wear proper protective clothing when using.
ural source of silica and other trace minerals required Recipes. DE Toothpaste: ½ cup of diatomaceous
by the body. Silica is essential for healthy joints, liga- earth, ½ cup coconut oil, 1 to 2 drops peppermint es-
ments, and bones. sential oil, vegetable glycerin, as desired for texture.
Mix together and use as toothpaste.

Epsom Salts

Epsom salts is a crystalline mineral salt with the chem- Medicinal Use. Epsom Salts Treat Magne-
ical formula MgSO4. When mixed with water, the salt sium Deficiency, Stress, and Benefits the
breaks down into magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen. Body Systems and Chronic Diseases: An Ep-
All of these are beneficial for the body and can be ab- som salt bath is a good way to de-stress and treat a
sorbed through the skin, one of the reasons that Epsom number of health issues at the same time. Magnesium
salt baths and foot soaks are so popular. It is also a is a mineral that is vital to health, yet many people are
powerful anti-inflammatory used to treat muscle sore- deficient. An Epsom salt bath allows the magnesium to
ness and skin inflammations. be absorbed by the body and is beneficial for the heart,
bones, muscles, and other organs.

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