So, does anyone know if DE is contraindicated while taking coumadin or other blood thinners due to the slightly abrasive properties as it passes through the digestive system?
I'm on day 24. Had blood work done this week, it was not better in the cholesterol and triglycerides area, but that may be because I've gotten no exercise lately. Although it was better than it has been except when I had it done in March. My blood pressure was 119/48, usually runs 120 something over 70, so that was lower, especially on the bottom, maybe 48 is too low.
Judy
Mayo Clinic link. Make sure you read all the side links: causes, symptoms, risks, etc.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/low-blood-pressure/DS00590
thanks for the link.
The doc commented on the bottom number being kind of low, but said to keep an eye on it. I don't have any of the symptoms listed in the link. The bottom number was 60 back the first of March, although the bottom number has never been particularly high, usually high 60's or low 70's. My thyroid, liver and kidney functions were fine on this test, actually everything was good except a little high cholesterol and then the diastolic pressure was 48. Since taking the DE my energy level is great and I don't feel weak.
Judy
.mtngal, in what form were you taking st. john's wort?
husband still has residual nerve issues with his toes from his bout with guillain-barre, might be helpful for him
Don't forget it's (low diastolic) also a sign of dehydration, so make sure you drink enough fluids.
I think we're on day 6 here. My allergy symptoms are still much less than usual, which is WONDERFUL! Hubby is able to move just a bit more than he has in months and yesterday said his pain was only at a 5 (on a scale of 1-10). His pain hadn't been below an 8, and often higher, in at least two months. I'm still at only about 1/2 tsp and he's taking about 3/4 tsp. Will go a bit higher tomorrow morning.
Mtn Gal and mudlogger I had Guillaine-Barre in 1999 with a subsequent bout in 2004. I discovered after the second round that B12 helps regenerate the myelin sheath. This past Christmas I developed a flu and after the worse flu symptoms were over, I once again started showing symptoms of GBS. I immediately started myself on a vitamin ritual including big doses of B12. I managed it myself without paralysis and was fully functional again by the end of January.
Google B12 in addition to St. John's Wort (which I did not know about and did not use)
Been on it for a few days. No side effects negative or positive.Got my food grade DE, and started it today. Any idea how long it takes to start seeing stuff exit? Taking about a teaspoon.
Got my food grade DE, and started it today. Any idea how long it takes to start seeing stuff exit? Taking about a teaspoon.
beginning the 3rd week saw the tiny grains of rice look'n thingys. Few days later, not so much.

I also have had small white pimple looking things on my face. Same as what Jerry described. I'm 62 years old and have not had a pimple in decades so was surprised when I saw them. I scratch and they come open and whatever it is inside I wipe away.
Feel good and energetic. No allergy problems this season but I had attributed that to starting to take locally made honey but maybe the DE had something to do with it also. I put my tablespoon into a chocolate flavored protein powder mixed with almond milk. It goes down easy that way.
After starting our feral cat on DE, these ''rice things'' (tapeworm larva) started coming out, sticking to the fur on his hind-side. We had double treated him one year prior, with Cestex, ...and it obviously didn't get all the worms.
The DE is doing its job, and I continue adding it to his food. The only side effects I can notice in the cat are positive. His head used to twitch, almost like he was tormented, and that rarely happens anymore. Both cats seem healthier and livelier.
If you're seeing this larva in the BM, my thought is to take the DE at least a full 4 months. And try not to miss a day.
Even now after 120 days, we have a couple in our group who are still seeing 'things' come out.
My thought is that some folks may have colon pockets, and it takes more time to get to that level.
D_ thought she must be DONE cleaning out, when suddenly here comes another very foul, and nauseating die-off. She started just a couple weeks before I did, and though it has lessened significantly, stuff still shows up.
A personal attestment to the DE.
We are major herb and garlic eaters. Most of the food I prepare is fresh - and WASHED - with white vinegar.
We are hand washers.
We eat healthy, and drink purified water.
Examples: I've been taking Olive Leaf Extract for a few years, drink Aloe Vera juice... lots of herb teas, lots of variations that are said to keep parasites away... pumpkin seeds.. you name it.
We rarely eat meat, and I'm picky about the fish, poultry, eggs, and cheeses.
I've done my years of Kombucha, baking soda, tinctures, and vinegar recipes..
But when we started DE.... yikes.. You don't need to '''believe''' in DE.
Often I feel terrible, but underlying those times,... it's not really extra energy, but I have this feeling of added strength - or endurance? I don't know how to explain it.
Parasites, worms, candidas... dare I include more? (I could---- ie virus, cancer, bacterias, malarias =>> parasites at various levels, because they require a HOST).. rob us of the nutrients needed to feel well. I ponder that these critters are the basis of most disease!
All my life.... As a child, told I had weak lungs...many trips to the ER... ... as an adult, its suddenly called asthma, 'just take your inhaler'...
BUT 6 weeks of a $3 bag of DE,... and now I can breathe!!!???
I've probably had this ascaris larva in my lungs ALL my life. The doctors had hundreds of chances to find out WHY I was wheezing.. but didn't.
They'd listen to the wheeze and give me an inhaler... there...that'll do it.
My pets are checked for parasites routinely, but I NEVER have been.
I am not a DE expert. But for what I am experiencing, and what some friends and family members are reporting,.... it's definitely NOT a placebo,.. none of the other healing brews caused dramatic changes such as this.
And what many of you are reporting is further encouraging. Thank you all very much for sharing your own experiences,... because its often humiliating. I'm almost happy to tears when I read your successes of feeling better, stronger, less mental fog...and all. Just wow.
I wish we could find more scientific data, but maybe there isn't $financial$ motivation enough to steer the herds to Diatomaceous Earth. I feel this has been Heaven Sent. Praise HIS Name!
I had the same question. Have been on DE for about 2 weeks and had INR checked on Wednesday. I was in perfect range at 2.8. I would think that 2 weeks would be enough time for the DE to impact my INR, so I'm encouraged.
