Fossil Shell Flour (Food Grade) 1kg

Perma-Guard Diatomaceous Earth

Perma-Guard is the original and largest supplier of fresh water, food grade Diatomaceous Earth products for feed and agricultural use in the world.

Please note that Fossil Shell Flour® is almost white or slightly grey in colour and is believed to be the best quality diatomaceous earth available world-wide.

Perma-Guard, with more than 40 years of experience, is the company known world-wide for making available a grade and quality of Diatomaceous Earth that is extremely pure and importantly delivering a consistent shape of diatom and with no unwanted sediment and the shape of which must be tubular, with holes on the walls. It must be a fresh water deposit because the diatoms form a harder shell and are less fragile than those in salt water deposits. Salt water deposits contain a mix of diatom species with the shapes and sediments inconsistent and render them unusable for our products.

Perma-Guard, Inc. OMRI listed products are commonly used in sustainable agriculture. Perma-Guard is used by many certified organic growers and in livestock, poultry and dairy operations and are also used in certified Organic grain and seed operations throughout the world. The OMRI listed Perma-Guard products certainly fill the bill for living a green, organic sustainable lifestyle whether you are in business or for your personal use at home.

Out of 600 deposits in the US only 4 are considered “Food Grade” by the FDA standards. Other food grade deposits may contain higher amounts of sediment and clay that make them less effective. Depending upon how the deposits were formed, clay particles may be present in sufficient quantities to clog the pores of the fossilized shells. If this is the case, the effectiveness of the Diatomaceous Earth is severely reduced. We have analysis of many other “Food Grade” deposits and are satisfied that we still obtain the Diatomaceous Earth for our products from the purest fresh water source.

Perma-Guard’s Diatomaceous Earth is the embodiment of mother nature. It is of course eco-friendly being a natural organic material. Our products fit into the “Living Green” lifestyle. Actually, Diatomaceous Earth is not an earth. It is the fossilized remains of microscopic shells created by one-celled plants called DIATOMS, which are basically phytoplankton and are the bottom of the food chain. Not all deposits of Diatomaceous Earth diatoms present in those deposits are the same. Perma-Guard’s FOSSIL SHELL FLOUR® is a very pure form of Diatomaceous Earth used as an anti-caking feed additive.

*TAKEN FROM PERMAGUARD’S OWN WEBSITE AND PRESENTED WITH SLIGHT CHANGES IN   SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND GRAMMATICAL CORRECTIONS.

Proven Diatomaceous Earth Uses and Benefits                  (N.B. Credit for information contained within to: Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DMN, CNS in an August 9, 2019 article)

You may never have heard of diatomaceous earth (DE) before, but chances are you’ve consumed or used plenty of products that contain it. So, what is diatomaceous earth and does it really work?

DE is a powder that comes from the cell walls or shells of diatoms, or aquatic organisms. It’s commonly used by humans to promote detoxification, aid digestion, and improve skin and hair health.

For example, diatomaceous earth for fleas is also extremely effective for your pets. But DE has many uses beyond that, with an astounding ability to kill insects and harmful substances in your home and purify your water.

If you haven’t used this natural substance in your diet, home or garden yet, you’ll want to experience its many benefits.

What Is Diatomaceous Earth?

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural product made up of fossilized remains of tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms. Composed of the cell walls/shells of single cell diatoms, it easily crumbles to a fine powder.

In fact, the composition of the diatom cell walls is biogenic silica.

The substances used to make diatomaceous earth are safe and taken directly from the sea, since diatom silica deposits accumulate over time in the sediment of rivers, streams, lakes and oceans.

DE goes by many names other than diatomaceous earth, including:

dinosaur dust
miracle mineral
fossil shell
ancient treasure
According to the National Pesticide Information Center, diatoms found in DE are actually skeletons that are made up of silica, a very common type of matter found in nature that makes up about 26 percent of the earth’s crust. There are various types of natural silica, many of which you probably recognize, including: sand, emerald, quartz, feldspar, mica, clay, asbestos and glass.

What are some products that contain diatomaceous earth? Diatomaceous earth is available in two different grades:

Food Grade — meant to be taken internally by humans
Non-Food Grade — used in industrial practices
Some common products that contain diatomaceous earth include dusts, powders (or a “powder duster”) and pressurized liquids that are used on the outside of buildings, on farms, in gardens, and in human and pet foods.

It usually comes in the form of a white powder and is also used in water filtering, food manufacturing, skin products and farming to naturally eliminate free radicals, viruses, insects, parasites and other harmful organisms by binding to them and drying them out. It also has the ability to improve the body’s use of calcium, improve bone mineralization, protect joints and fight effects of aging.

Diatomaceous earth comes in several forms:

granulated diatomaceous earth, a raw material made from crushing silica that’s usually available as a powder and safe for human consumption (to be food-grade, it must contain less than 1 percent crystalline silica)
milled or micronized diatomaceous earth, a very fine form used in pesticides and insecticides
calcined diatomaceous earth, a heat-treated and activated form used in water filtering and explosives
You can purchase food-grade DE in some health food stores or online. DE for your garden or pest control is also available at many home-improvement stores.

Silica used to make diatomaceous earth is a key common component of the earth’s natural rock, sands and clays. Silica is an important component of human ligaments, cartilage and musculature and is also abundant in plants since it facilitates their growth and development.

Studies have shown that it’s an essential mineral for the body to build strong bones, hair, nails and teeth, and it’s needed to carry calcium into various parts of the body.

According to research published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, many forms of silica exist in nature, and compelling data supports myriad beneficial effects of consuming more silica within water. Ortho-silicic acid is the form of silicon predominantly absorbed by humans and found in numerous tissues, including nails, bones, tendons, the aorta, the liver and the kidneys.

Compelling evidence exists that suggests silica is essential for health and has a strong anti-aging effect. Deficiencies in silica can contribute to:

abnormal growth
deformities in skull and peripheral bones
joint pain caused from poorly formed joints and reduced contents of cartilage and collagen
disruption of mineral balance
damage to the femur and vertebrae
Benefits for the Body

1. Detoxifies the Body
Diatomaceous earth — also known as diatomite — works like a natural detoxifying agent within the body, killing parasites and viruses that can contribute to illnesses while also helping to clean the blood. It’s also inexpensive, simple to use and much safer than many store-bought detox products or plans.

Some of the benefits of using DE internally include reducing odours, helping to curb gas, cleansing the digestive tract, boosting liver function and absorbing harmful toxins within the blood.

How does DE work to help with detoxification?

Silica works similarly to antioxidants found in high-antioxidant foods because it retains its traits as a stable particle even while continuously suspended in a liquid medium, allowing it to fight free radical damage. It’s broken down into a colloidal form, which acts like a detoxifier for the blood since it carries an electrical charge that attaches to free radicals and other harmful toxins.

Silica particles can then neutralize the charge of free radicals and remove them from the body through sweat, urine and faeces, which slows oxidative damage and has anti-aging effects.

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that silica also helps eliminate heavy metals from the body, such as aluminium, making it perfect for a heavy metal detox. In studies, it has been shown to have a high-aluminium-affinity and reduces aluminium availability from the human gastrointestinal tract.

Fights Parasites
A 2011 study published in the Oxford Journal of Poultry Science found that DE has the potential to be an effective treatment to help control internal worms (parasites). Interestingly enough, this was observed in hens that produce organically raised, free-range eggs.

Giving two breeds of commercial egg-laying hens DE improved production of their eggs and egg quality compared to control groups, effectively working as a parasite cleanse in the process.

The two groups of hens used in the study were found to differ in their resistance to internal parasitic infections, which was observed by examining their gastrointestinal tracts. The hens fed DE had significantly lower incidences of infections, including fewer Capillaria FEC, slightly lower Eimeria FEC, fewer birds infected with Heterakis and significantly lower Heterakis worm infections.

Those fed DE were also significantly heavier in weight, laid more eggs and consumed more feed than hens fed the control diet, plus their eggs had larger yolks and therefore were more concentrated with nutrients.

Improves Joint, Bones and Ligaments Health
A 2007 study published in the Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging stated that dietary silicon is beneficial to bone and connective tissue and helps prevent low bone mass (osteoporosis), which is considered “a silent epidemic of the 21st century.”

Silica within DE helps with normal bone metabolism and joint formation, with evidence over the past 30 years suggesting there’s a positive association between dietary silicon intake and better bone mineral density. Thus, DE makes a great addition to any osteoporosis diet and treatment plan.

A number of possible mechanisms for how this works have been suggested, including the possibility that silicon helps with synthesis of collagen (used to form joints, the lining of the digestive tract and connective tissue) and within the mineralization of bones. While more research is still needed, it appears that silica supplementation can be used to help support normal metabolic processes, preserve joint health and prevent bone disorders.

Helps Clean and Protect Skin, Nails and Teeth
Since it has natural abrasive qualities and kills parasites, DE is used in many toothpastes, skin exfoliators, polishes and skin scrubs. Research suggests that just like other beneficial clays — like bentonite clay benefits and uses — DE dries out harmful toxins and leaves behind clean, smoothed skin with little to side effects.

It also seems to have anti-aging effects by helping with the use of calcium in forming strong bones, nails and teeth.

Benefits for the Home

Helps Purify Water
Diatomaceous earth is used in many filtration products, including the trademarked brand name Celite, because its chemical composition makes it a great filtration aid. It’s able to filter very fine particles that otherwise pass through or clog filter papers.

This makes it a common product used in water filters to help prevent tap water toxicity and also purification practices for fish tanks. Additionally, it’s also important for manufacturing beer and wine, syrups, sugar, and honey without removing or altering their colour, taste or nutritional properties.

A study published in the Journal of Applied and Environmental Microbiology found that diatomaceous earth helps kill viruses and purify drinking water. Viruses have been found to be dangerous and abundant in certain sources of drinking water, raising the risk for viral infections and having a significant impact on bacteria and algae populations in the ecosystem.

Researchers tested the effects of a filter containing DE on tap water that was contaminated with heavy metals and various viral strains. The results of the study showed that DE helped absorb up to 80 percent of the viruses present, including poliovirus 1, echovirus 5 and coxsackievirus B5, which were all present in tap water even after filtration.

Kills Insects and Other Harmful Substances in Your Home
In the U.S., DE is classified under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act as a safe substance for household use. How does diatomaceous earth work to get rid of insects?

It’s a natural insecticide, since it absorbs lipids from the waxy outer layer of insects’ exoskeletons, which causes them to dehydrate and die of water deficiency. This is why it’s also useful in food preservation, as a natural home deodorizer and cleanser, and for helping to treat livestock suffering from parasites.

Does diatomaceous earth kill fleas and ants? Research suggests that using DE can help eliminate bed bugs, house dust mites, cockroaches, ants (such as ant hills) and fleas within your home without the use for harsh chemicals.

According to the website for Pest Control Technologies, silica gels have been used by the pest control industry for more than a half century since they safely produce an electrostatic charge that helps them adhere to insects crawling over treated surfaces.

Silica gel and diatomaceous earth have been found in studies to kill insects by removing a portion of the razor-thin, waxy outer coating that helps an insect conserve moisture, which allows them to work better than other products that relay on abrasion or poisoning.

Related: What Is Silicon Dioxide and Is It Safe?

How to Use It

You may have wondered, “Is diatomaceous earth toxic to humans?”

Diatomaceous earth is safe for humans and animals to consume and it’s also beneficial for skin, so it’s used both inside and outside the body. Just be sure to check the source and make sure your product is food-grade. Skip using internally if it is not.

The Food and Drug Administration lists food-grade diatomaceous earth as “Generally Recognized as Safe,” which means that it’s legally allowed to be added to many different types of foods, beverages and supplements. Small amounts of silica are normally present in all body tissues and usually found in urine, too, so it’s well-tolerated and not known to cause many side effects.

What is diatomaceous earth used for? As mentioned previously, common products that contain diatomaceous earth include dusts, powders, “powder dusters” and pressurized liquids that are used on the outside of buildings, on farms, in gardens, and in human and pet foods.

In addition, today, there are over 150 pesticide-related products registered for use both indoors and outdoors that contain DE. There are also thousands of non-pesticide, food grade diatomaceous earth products that are used on the skin, in food, and in supplements or medications.

There are a number of ways to use DE. Some of the most popular diatomaceous earth uses include:

pet nutrition products
products used on dogs and cats to kill fleas
bed bug-killing treatments
sprays and products used for insect control, including cockroaches, crickets, fleas, ticks, spiders
rodent sprays
water filters
skin care products
toothpastes
foods and beverages, such as in beer and wine
anti-caking and clarifying ingredients used in food manufacturing
supplements and medicines
rubbers and paints used in construction
abrasive products used as defoliators and for cleaning
Here are the recommended steps to subscribe to for safe use of DE as a detoxification agent and to protect bones and joints (but always consult with your healthcare provider before starting a new supplement routine):

Take about one teaspoon of food-grade diatomaceous earth powder with water once a day. It’s best used on an empty stomach at least one hour before or two hours after eating.
Drink an additional cup of water after each dose of DE to improve its effects. In general, make sure to consume plenty of water with DE and stay hydrated.
Increase your dosage slowly over several weeks, working your way up from one teaspoon to two teaspoons daily, or one tablespoon max. Split the dosage into two parts taken in the morning and one at night.
Take DE 10 days on and 10 days off for 90 days to effectively and safely detox. Another strategy is to take it daily for a few weeks at a time as you track symptoms, stopping and starting again throughout the year. It’s safest when you give your body breaks and don’t use it continuously for very long periods of time.
As a note of caution, initially you might notice some mild side effects that can develop as your gut environment changes, yeast dies off and your body releases stored toxins. This can include mild headaches, fatigue and flu-like symptoms, which should diminish within a couple weeks.
Wondering what DE tastes like? If you’re eating diatomaceous earth, you’ll see that it’s basically tasteless and has a rough, gritty texture.

You can take it with water or mix it into another liquid if you prefer, such as juice, yoghurt or a smoothie. It won’t dissolve when mixed into water, so it’s normal to see some residue.

You can stir vigorously before consumption to break it up, but it’s still going to leave behind some chalkiness and a gritty texture, which is why disguising it is a good idea.

Here’s how to use diatomaceous earth in your home:

Step 1: Brush and vacuum carpets or any area where you think bugs, insects or fleas could be lurking. This will improve the efficacy of diatomaceous earth for flea and other pest problems, because it aggravates them and gets them to move, which allows DE to work better.
Step 2: Apply diatomaceous earth powder where needed in your home, yard, carpets, car, etc. Rub the powder into the carpets with a broom. Use enough to finely cover the surface but not too much that it’s easy to breathe in a lot.
Step 3: Let the powder sit for about four to 12 hours before vacuuming. It’s recommended that you repeat this process once a week for a total of three to four weeks.
Risks and Side Effects

Is diatomaceous earth safe? Although it’s generally recognized as safe to use on the body or to consume, some people react to DE by experiencing irritation and other side effects.

It’s possible for diatomaceous earth to irritate the nose and nasal passages when you breathe it in, or if consumed in large amounts, it can contribute to coughs and shortness of breath.

It also has the potential to irritate the skin and cause some mild irritation and dryness. If you have sensitive skin, eyes or nasal passages, it’s a good idea to monitor your symptoms and watch out for any strong reactions.

It’s also recommended that you keep DE away from babies and small children who might be more sensitive to DE’s effects and can react to it by experiencing irritations.

As far as long-term exposure goes, in animal studies generally no health effects have been observed even after applying diatomaceous earth to animals’ skin five times per week for several weeks. In a rat study, researchers fed rats high doses of diatomaceous earth for six months and found no evidence of reproductive or developmental effects.

That being said, the National Pesticide Information Center states that there’s some evidence that inhaling a very small amount of crystalline silicon over time (the kind used in small quantities in some types of diatomaceous earth, especially pesticides) might contribute to silicosis, chronic bronchitis and other respiratory problems in a small percentage of cases. However, the risk seems low considering the vast majority of diatomaceous earth used in products for human consumption is amorphous, not crystalline.

Impact on the Environment

Wondering if garden safe diatomaceous earth can harm animals or contribute to environmental pollution? Evidence shows this is very unlikely and that diatomaceous earth is actually nontoxic to mammals, fish and aquatic invertebrates.

It’s commonly encountered by birds and other wildlife in nature, but has been found to be harmless to birds, fish or other wildlife in numerous studies.

In fact, silica is naturally plentiful in the ocean, and seawater contains vast amounts of diatomaceous earth. The skeletons of many types of sea life and marine organisms are actually made using silica, and therefore it seems to pose no major risks to most species.

As far as plants go, DE can actually be beneficial since it’s used as a growing medium in potted plants. It’s sold as natural soil additive and helps soil retain water and nutrients, while allowing for more oxygen circulation and killing off parasites.

It also helps preserve foods naturally (such as grains or legumes, which can grow moulds) and helps replenish soil so more plants and food can be grown for livestock and human consumption.

Dr Axe’s Final Thoughts

Some common products that contain diatomaceous earth include dusts, powders and pressurized liquids that are used on the outside of buildings, on farms, in gardens, and in human and pet foods.
Diatomaceous earth benefits include detoxifying the body; purifying water; parasite control; killing insects and other harmful substances in your home; improving joint, bone and ligament health; and cleaning and protecting skin, nails and teeth.
Today, there are over 150 pesticide-related products registered for use both indoors and outdoors that contain DE.
Diatomaceous earth is available in two different grades: food grade (meant to taken internally by humans) and non-food grade (used in industrial practices).
Diatomaceous earth comes in several forms, including granulated diatomaceous earth, milled or micronized diatomaceous earth and calcined diatomaceous earth
Diatomaceous Earth – Human Use Testimonials – the following are but a small sample. Thousands have their own stories of discovery and wonder! What might yours be?

N.B. Testimonials are the experiences of others and may not necessarily be those of your own. The purpose they serve is to purely illustrate the possibilities and to show that others have gone before you and are kindly sharing what they know to be true for them. They can be real gems. Given freely and without favour they offer a guide or template for you to build your own story upon. Enjoy…

Testimonial about the flour

My son Michael has been taking the flour each morning for about 3 months now and we can’t believe the difference it has made in him. Michael is intellectually and physically disabled. He has always been in constant pain with his hips and walked in a shuffling motion and would often seize up after bowling in tournaments and his leagues. Since taking the flour he has more movement and hasn’t taken any pain killers (2-3 packets usually in a tournament over a week). He ran after one of our other bowlers to stop him for the carer, which is just uncalled for him. Usually after bowling he just wants to lay down and rest. But not anymore. He is also a lot more communicative with people, usually you would only get 1 word answers to any questions. People around him are asking what has brought about this change. He is walking more freely and is standing taller and with no stoop and has actually told people about the flour that he feels so much better and doesn’t have any pain. His employer is astounded with the change in him, carers are in shock most of the time when they see him doing something that he has never done with them and that he wants to go on trips on a bus and walk with the group. This is something he wouldn’t do before because he would seize up and it would take too much out of him.

Thank you so much for your wonderful product. We have told everyone about it and some are now purchasing your product and are starting to see improvements in their conditions as well.

Regards, Beth Boyd. Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia in an unsolicited email received on Friday November 26th, 2010.

A “Miracle” In My Life

I have to tell you that Diatomaceous Earth is a ‘miracle’ in my life. For the past 5 years or so, my whole right side has been in pain. The last few weeks, the pain was excruciating. I had never contemplated hip replacement surgery, but the pain was so bad I would have had to do something if the DE had not started relieving the pain. I walked with a complete limp on the right side and could not bend down nor lift my right leg up to put on a shoe. After only 7 days, my husband and family cannot believe what DE has done for me. Looking forward to continued healing the next several weeks.
Thank-you,
Gabrielle

Thanks

I want to thank you for selling such an excellent product. I have been using diatomaceous earth for at least 6 months and have noticed a tremendous change in my health. I am an athletic person and go to the gym 5 days per week in addition to my daily cardio routine. I am 56 and haven’t felt this good in 5 years. I have arthritis in my shoulders, hands and feet. I no longer feel pain in any of those joints when I weight lift. I seem to have more energy during the day which has enabled me to extend my workout time. I’ve also noticed my hair and nails growing faster and fatty nodules have disappeared. This product works for me and I am so grateful to the company.
Thank you!
Ralph in Florida

Andy Berard – Denver, Co.

Dear Earthworks,

I do have a personal testimony to the awesome effects that DE has provided me. I have suffered from hip pain due to severe arthritis and the recommendation from my doctor was hip replacement surgery. I am 51 years old and lead a very active and physical lifestyle up until two years ago. Golf and tennis were no longer possible due to the pain I received during that type of activity. I finally gave in and scheduled my hip replacement surgery back in October for December 27th, 2007.

At the time of scheduling my surgery my son-in -law told me that he had family in New Mexico that suffered from severe arthritis and that Diatomaceous Earth had cured them. Of course being the huge skeptic that I am, I decided to research everything about DE and came to the educated conclusion , ” What the hell do I have to loose”. I started in October taking what I call the “DIRT” twice daily and within 2 weeks I started noticing a difference in how I felt. More energy. less pain in my joints and in my hip. Within 4 weeks I was 90% pain free. I called my doctor and postponed the surgery just in case this was a fluke because I had a huge golf trip planned for Arizona on Jan 18, 2007. Living in Colorado didn’t provide any opportunities to golf so the true test would be to see how my hip would do with 5 rounds scheduled for 3 days. Now, I am 51 years old and we are talking 90 holes of golf in three days. I haven’t golfed that many holes in the past two years because it hurt so much. We’ll we just got back from a beautiful weekend in Scottsdale, Az and I golfed like a rock star. I hung in there with the best of our group and I was “PAIN FREE”. The true test for the effects of DE were absolutely incredible. Needless to say, I told my doctor to shove it and he won’t be operating on me and “THE DIRT ” and I are best friends. I hope you include this real testimony as to the Miracle of Mother Nature. (Diatomaceous Earth).

Stunned by The Results

Dear Friends,
After less than two weeks of taking “earth,” I’m stunned by the results. My sister said to take it slow. I took one treatment daily for three days and then increased it to two treatments daily. I try to take it earlier in the day as it gives me too much energy before bedtime.
Two days ago, I awoke in the middle of the night and noticed something. I had been suffering with severe pain in the bottoms of my heels. It was so severe that I couldn’t put any weight on it. People would have to help me up and down stairs so I wouldn’t fall. I realized in the middle of the night that I didn’t have any more pain in my heels. Unbelievable, because I have been suffering with this heel condition for two years or more.
Thanks so much. I’ll be telling my friends.
Julie

C.G., Pagosa Springs, CO

I am writing this in hopes that someone will read this and be helped like I am. I tried diatomaceous earth, using about 3 heaping tablespoons in a cup of water, to appease my husband. He said it would be good for my hair. It doesn’t taste bad, it actually is good. However, a week later we were driving to the store; I looked down and noticed I had nails. I have bitten my nails since I can remember. I went out and bought polish. I could not believe how fast they were growing and the urge to bite them was no longer there. My hair was also thinning in front and it is now filled in. When my 25-year old sister was pregnant, she craved chalk. Her husband would actually go to the store and buy her chalk to eat. I gave her some of the diatomaceous earth and she loved it. She quit eating chalk and took the diatomaceous earth every day.”

Kari – Nebraska

I just got back from the Doctor and he could not believe how much my cholesterol had went down!! No drugs–did it all naturally!! The Doctor even wrote down Diatomaceous Earth so he could do some research on it. My high blood pressure was also down. I do not like to take any medication, so I was very excited about my “natural” results. Also–for the 1st time in years I have fingernails!!! I can’t believe how fast and strong they are growing. My complexion has also cleared up. Never have had a really bad face, but always a zit here and there—but now—-smooth!!! I also love the way it makes my teeth feel when I dip my toothbrush in it.

Joyce – Nebraska

I have been taking a tablespoon of Diatomaceous Earth every day for the last 3 weeks and I have noticed the 2 dime size age spots on the right side of my face have disappeared!

Terry – Nebraska

What I really notice is that the joints in my feet and knees do not hurt anymore—that is exciting—but what really has me amazed is that hair is starting to grow back on my bald spot!!! This stuff is GREAT!!!

Pam – Nebraska

A little over 4 years ago I was involved in a bad car accident. My head hit the windshield and I was in the hospital for several days. Even after countless tests and “suggestions” the medical field has not been able to give me any relief to my daily headaches. I had pretty much come to terms with the fact that this was something I would endure my whole life. 3 weeks ago I started taking Diatomaceous Earth. After the 1st week, I noticed my headaches were GONE!!! I don’t know how it works—I don’t even care—all I know is that I can go through the day now pain free. I was so excited that I took some over to my ageing mom and had her start taking it. I went back about a week later and the 1st thing she said to me was “listen to this” she breathed in a deep breath from her nose and then let it out through her nose. She was also very excited as she has had blocked sinus for years. She also noticed that the skin sores by her bra line on her back were gone. I then took some over to my daughter who has acne. Her face is better now than it ever has been. I am a believer in Diatomaceous Earth!!!

Tom – Nebraska

…to date, in addition to enhanced “regularity”, the most noticeable effect, since I’ve been taking the DE, is a significant decrease in joint and/or muscle/ligament pain in and around the joints, including areas where I have arthritis.

Anne – Nebraska

I am a registered aesthetician in Nebraska. I have been amazed at how DE improves the quality of skin. Both my sister and I have noticed how much better our complexions are since using DE. I give out samples to all my clients to use as a cleanser—so far everyone really likes it!!

Leann – Nebraska

I am a natural sceptic about “cure all” products like this but was given a free jug of it if I would just try it. I suffer from arthritis all over my body and figured I had nothing to lose. After just 2 weeks of taking it every day, I am a believer!!! Not only do my joints not hurt anymore, but they have even stopped popping every time I bend them. I just generally feel better all over!! My Cholesterol has gone from close to 500 down to 160!! I no longer take Lipitor at all. I have gotten several of my co-workers taking Diatomaceous Earth now and they all love it also!!

Louie – Nebraska

I have been taking DE for 3 weeks now. I had my blood pressure checked today and was very pleasantly surprised how far down it was. I actually cannot remember the last time it was so low. My brother has high blood pressure also, I’ll be sharing DE with him tomorrow!!

Mrs Acklie – Nebraska

My arthritis in my back had gotten so bad, that when I got on the floor, I had to crawl over to a chair to pull myself back up. After 6 weeks of DE, I noticed I was feeling better, but was I pleasantly surprised the other day when I was on the floor playing with my grandchild. He darted away and without realizing it, I jumped up and started chasing Him!! No Pain!! Thanks DE!!

Karen – Nebraska

1st of all, my cholesterol is down — in fact, I cut my Lipitor in half!! I introduced DE to my Sister, and she loves it!! She says she just feels better! Last week She got the surprise of Her life. She has osteoporosis and gets her bone mass checked every few months. When she went in last week, her bone mass had actually increased!! She also noticed that all the age spots on her arm had disappeared.

Lower Cholesterol and Arthritis Improvement!

I bought this stuff directly from earthworks after reading about all the benefits of taking this natural supplement. I specifically bought it for my mother who is on cholesterol medicine as well as other statin medication which i know damage her system. She also has severe arthritis which have practically deformed my mom’s hands. She has been taking this for a full year and I have to say results were so great, I now take this and give it to my pets as well. Her hands look normal again, she can walk comfortably, and the coolest part is the doctor congratulated her for her great results in lowering her cholesterol, high blood pressure and her diabetes. So good in fact the doctor requested she take the tests over as he thought they were a mistake. She is slowly weaning off of her statin drugs thank goodness to no joy of her doctor.

Boost Your Immune System!

My testimony is this: I was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome 2 years ago, which as an allergic reaction to a flu shot, I received a few weeks earlier. During my recovery it was recommended from a friend to use DE to boost my immune system and ward off any virus in the future. I have been using it ever since and have also not gotten sick, not a virus or cold, in these 2 years. I take 1 heaping tablespoon every morning and find that I have more energy, better bowl movements, better absorption of nutrients, a healthier colon and an overall sense of wellbeing…great stuff…thank you…blessings

Mrs. Jensen – Nebraska

I live on a farm and have to feed calves with a bottle. The arthritis in my hands had gotten so bad, that after feeding 3 calves, my hands hurt so bad I would literally cry!! After only 1 month of DE, I could feed all 7 or 8 calves without any pain!!

Has Done So Much For Me And My Pets!

“I’ve been searching for a product like this since I was 39 years old (that’s nearly 30 years) and now that I have found it, I no longer have the physical problems I once had; nor do my two dogs and my “antique” Ocicat! This stuff is a MAJOR factor in remaining physically young for all animals. If you haven’t tried Diatomaceous Earth, for your own health and/or the health and extended life of your family and pets, you are missing out on a wonderful NATURAL component of true health! I’m talking lowered cholesterol, disappeared age spots, absolutely clean digestive tract and much, much more. Don’t pay your pharmacist or your “health provider” for imitations that don’t work. Please, at least TRY DE. You will see how much better your life is after just a few weeks. Yes, I’m passionate about this all natural, simple gift from Our Creator to us in order to experience longer life and more joy from a healthy body. DE is amazingly inexpensive, so try it and get everyone you know to get away from the “health-care providers” and use Nature’s own gift to become a picture of health and vitality, no matter what number your age says. God helps them who help themselves, you know. …. .”

No More Joint Pain And Shiny, Thick Hair!

Hello Folks, Testimonial Within a week of starting DE I was able to sleep on my side, something I hadn’t been able to do for a good 2 years because of the pain. When speaking to my brother on the phone about the benefits of DE I’d hardly got started when he said he’d try some. I continued to talk to make sure he was fully convinced! Afterwards he said my voice sounded completely different. I put it down to the weight of tiredness that had lifted from me and I felt younger and rejuvenated. Gradually over the weeks the pain left my joints until about 5 months later my right knee stopped locking. My hair is thicker and shinier, nails very strong and fast growing, then one day I noticed my formally long and sparse eyelashes were now thick and shorter. How did that happen without me noticing?! Also, my elderly mother who had a bad problem with her painful fingers locking and having to release them with her other hand, is now pain free and has no problems with her fingers locking since being on DE for about 1 year. I’ve been taking DE for over 14 months.

I Have My Own Nails Now!!

“I wore fake nails for almost 20 years and had no strength in my own nails. I have been on my dirt for about a year now and now I have my own nails that I have to trim regularly because they get too long. Thanks Earthworks Health Diatomaceous Earth (food grade)”

Changed My Life!

I am so elated about this product and this company. I got really sick and by the end of 2012, I thought I was going to die. In my research I came across this product and made a purchase. I was reluctant to use it and held onto it for a few months prior. February of 2013, I started taking this product and I feel like myself again. No longer waking up lethargic and able to get in and out of my truck with ease. Never in my wildest dreams or imagination did i think i would need a product like this and now refuse to be without. Just purchased my second 2.5 container before i run out and purchased one for my mom. I hope she will give it a try and get the results of feeling healthier again.

Wow-After Just 5 Days!

“Wow!!! 5 days into using DE I have noticed better bowel movements and a flat stomach. I could feel it working in my upper intestine. I feel great and seem to have more energy. I don’t feel sluggish anymore. DE was recommended to me by the nurse at my doctor’s office. She gave me a small amount in a zip lock bag and my husband, and I tried it and loved it so now I’m going to recommend it to everyone. I placed my order yesterday and can’t wait to get it.”

Changed My Life!!

“I have been on permanent disability for 7 years, due to severe endometriosis, candida, fibromyalgia, RA, 3 sleep disorders, CFS, and chronic pain. 5 days ago, I bought some food grade DE at the health food store after researching it extensively on the web and reading a book about it by a nutritionist, and all of its benefits for the human body. Since I am on 9 medications, 4 supplements, and wear a fentanyl patch 24/7, I have tried almost every medication out there for my conditions but each one had horrible side effects and the only ones I could tolerate were the ones I currently took. I say ‘took’ because one of them, ‘Norco’ which is a type of hydrocodone narcotic pain reliever, I had increased the dose through the years to relieve the breakthrough pain I felt, to 6-8 pills per day, especially before my monthly cycle started. I also took straight oral morphine, 4mg, besides the Norco, on the severe pain days and spent about 80% of my time in bed. I had to ride in the back seat of my car while my husband would drive me to appointments because it hurt to sit up straight. I have had a weak immune system my whole life and get very sick if someone even sneezes in my direction. After the first 2 days of taking DE, I noticed that the pain had decreased so much that I only needed to take Norco and the oral morphine pills for breakthrough pain 1 time! This is a miracle because it is the week before my monthly and I usually would be in bed sleeping most of the time!! After 3 more days, I didn’t take any Norco or the morphine tablets at all on day 5 and have taken a total of 3 pills in the past 4 days!!! My normal amount would have been 32 pills!!! This is amazing stuff, I have had so much energy that my hubby and son can’t believe I am actually cooking a full dinner, not something fast in the microwave, and I am eating more, not just an apple or nothing like I usually do!! I am very underweight because I have always felt full, but with the DE, I can eat like I used to, and have this peaceful feeling in my stomach and muscles. I don’t know how else to describe it!! Thank God for DE, I wish I would have found this dirt sooner, but I am totally enjoying it now and am able to live life to the fullest!! I hope that it keeps getting better to the point where I am able to eventually go off the patch! My skin is super soft, and I have no RA pain in my hips, like I would usually. My husband is taking it too, for his high cholesterol, and he has had a lot more energy too!! My brother in law was in so much pain that he couldn’t even walk up the stairs to leave his home on the side of a mountain until 2 days ago when he started taking DE!! He stopped taking his pain pills too and doesn’t think he will need the hip replacement surgery that his orthopedic surgeon had scheduled for him!! I will keep everyone posted on the great news about this wonderful natural product!! It is truly a gift from God.”