Diatomaceous Earth reviews PLEASE..

[Nasdaq_Diva]

Ok, I've come to terms that my hair growth has increased too. I shaved my legs 4 days ago..and up until last night they looked like I hadn't shaved all month (I go that long w/o shaving in the winter)

So, around 7pm I shave. Come 3am I'm still up and there is all sorts of stubble and hair trying to push though. Ok, it's now been 27hrs later..I just rubbed my legs and there is here..no more stubble!!

 

[yodie]

Is silica (horsetail extract found in hair vitamins) the same as silicon (found in biosil)?

 

[BrooklynSouth]

Mine came in. I'll be starting on Monday. How do you store it when it's opened? Mine are in zip lock bags. I can't wait for the benefits of DE!

I store mine in a big Mason jar always visibe reminder to take it daily. I had four bags, now two as I gave one to my mother, other was bought by a co-worker. Benefits are the joint discomfort relief, blood pressure steady around 120 systolic, 60's-70's diastolic, I have lost the darkness on my knuckles, my feet are always moist, less callous formations. I am more outgoing in my daily interactions for some reason-could be the DE, the homemade kombucha or the homemade keifer-whichever..I am happier.

 

[RossBoss]

Checking in:

Yes, I am 100% sure that the DE has given me a growth spurt. What I have also discovered is that the new growth is looser than before. This will make my stretches a whole lot easier.

 

[RossBoss]

Mine came in. I'll be starting on Monday. How do you store it when it's opened? Mine are in zip lock bags. I can't wait for the benefits of DE!

Good Luck! I saw your "Size 16 Jeans" in the other thread. I think with this DE you will probably be down to a size 12 by October. I am having to increase my caloric intake a bit so that I will not lose anymore weight.

If you go to the www.containerstore.com you will find a lot of plastic containers that are good for storing the DE. I have one plastic container that I store the whole thing in, then one small container I keep in the bathroom for bathing and brushing my teeth.

 

[sheba1]

If you don't care to order you can get some nice air tight jars in the cooking section at Walmart for cheap

 

[DDTexlaxed]

Good Luck! I saw your "Size 16 Jeans" in the other thread. I think with this DE you will probably be down to a size 12 by October. I am having to increase my caloric intake a bit so that I will not lose anymore weight.

If you go to the www.containerstore.com you will find a lot of plastic containers that are good for storing the DE. I have one plastic container that I store the whole thing in, then one small container I keep in the bathroom for bathing and brushing my teeth.

LOL! I won't get my hopes up that high. I will be starting with a small dose of 1 tsp in the noon time. I want to make sure it won't make me drowsy. I work in a pharmaceutical company and I must be wake and aware at all times. I took it in a tall glass of OJ and I just hear my tummy making noises. I got a weird feeling like my scalp is being massaged. I don't believe I need to spend a super amount of $ storing DE, but I want to make sure I don't knock it over. I got mine from More Than Alive site. I hope to have great night's sleep and healthier insides. I am working on weight loss and hair growth separately. I am working on not getting my hopes too high, so if I get any other benefits, I'll be happy!

 

[grow]

is this the same as Fuller's Earth?

i sure hope so because i just ordered some, lol!

we'll see how it goes and i hope it's as successful as some reports have said it is!

 

[joyfullylivinglife]

I just took my nightly shower and used the DE, my ski feels so smooth and clean! I am now drinking cranberry juice with 1 heaping tablespoon of it and look forward to sleeping like a baby tonight! I expect to have another vivid dream as well, hope it aint a nightmare! I also noticed that I am having what feels like menstrual cramps even though I just got off my cycle.

This is my third day on DE, and my energy is through the roof! Today, I too started having the sensation of menstrual cramps. I wonder if my cycle will lighten up. It's not due for a while, but that would be really nice.

 

[Black Ambrosia]

This is slightly off topic but is anyone else concerned about the bed bug situation in NYC and other major cities? They are in hotels, dorms, office buildings, clothing stores, and movie theaters. DE kills bed bugs the same way it kills other insects. I hadn't been using it around my home but I'm now starting to think that it may be a good idea as a preventative measure.

Sorry, didn't mean to hijack the thread. Its just been on my mind today. I talked with a woman who told me that she has been steaming her mattress every night for dust mites. After speaking with her for a few minutes I realized that she thought dust mites and bed bugs were the same thing. I was like :burning: The way they talk about bed bugs just makes me itch.

 

[RossBoss]

This is slightly off topic but is anyone else concerned about the bed bug situation in NYC and other major cities? They are in hotels, dorms, office buildings, clothing stores, and movie theaters. DE kills bed bugs the same way it kills other insects. I hadn't been using it around my home but I'm now starting to think that it may be a good idea as a preventative measure.

Sorry, didn't mean to hijack the thread. Its just been on my mind today. I talked with a woman who told me that she has been steaming her mattress every night for dust mites. After speaking with her for a few minutes I realized that she thought dust mites and bed bugs were the same thing. I was like :burning: The way they talk about bed bugs just makes me itch.

You can dust the mattress with DE. That's what I would do if I were worried about it. Just sprinkle all over the mattress and spread it evenly so that every inch is covered. I stay in NYC 3-4 times a year and the cleanliness of the rooms is always a top priority for me.

 

[Nasdaq_Diva]

This is slightly off topic but is anyone else concerned about the bed bug situation in NYC and other major cities? They are in hotels, dorms, office buildings, clothing stores, and movie theaters. DE kills bed bugs the same way it kills other insects. I hadn't been using it around my home but I'm now starting to think that it may be a good idea as a preventative measure.

Sorry, didn't mean to hijack the thread. Its just been on my mind today. I talked with a woman who told me that she has been steaming her mattress every night for dust mites. After speaking with her for a few minutes I realized that she thought dust mites and bed bugs were the same thing. I was like :burning: The way they talk about bed bugs just makes me itch.

I'm sure the situation isn't as bad as the epidemic in Ohio. Anyway, if you do visit a hotel, put your luggage on the table, not floor an strip the bed. Look for signs of feedings. Lift the seams too.

When you get home, wash everything in hot water and dry high heat for an hour.

Once you get bedbugs, it's a pain to get rid of.

 

[LadyPBC]

OK - I got my shipment last week and started taking a heaping teaspoon each day (now I know it should have been a heaping tablespoon). Oh yeah, not every day because I keep forgetting to take it (like last night).

I haven't noticed any changes I must say. It's only been a week I suppose but no increase in anything - I'm more concerned about my colon but I am excited about the other potential benefits too.

I normally take it in the evenings. I remember having a few great vivid dreams but I don't know if I took the DE on the same day.

Didn't know that I should keep the DE in an air tight container. Right now I have it in the baggie it came in and I placed that in a larger baggie but nothing is air tight. I'll have to take care of that.

I am interested in taking it after it has been saturated but I'm still confused about how that works. Do you drink the entire gallon every day - which is how much water we should drink. By the way I usually take mine with juice or Sobe water. Also I take all sorts of vitamin supplements throughout the day along with acid reflux drugs - could cause a problem huh?

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I am not having the BM burst like everyone. Am I doing something wrong? I am scared now. In fact, I haven't made my normal amount since starting DE and it is only day 2. I am going to skip tomorrow and see what happens. If I don't go back to normal, I will be returning it. I took vitamins in the AM, but just a regular one. Tonight I made the mistake of using 2 tsp of it.

 

[Nasdaq_Diva]

I am interested in taking it after it has been saturated but I'm still confused about how that works. Do you drink the entire gallon every day - which is how much water we should drink. By the way I usually take mine with juice or Sobe water. Also I take all sorts of vitamin supplements throughout the day along with acid reflux drugs - could cause a problem huh?

Its best if you drink at least half of your body weight in oz per day. There are times when I drink a whole gal of water. I do not do the saturation method, yet but plan to soon. If you dont' drink the entire gal don't worry about it. Basically you are letting the silica form and your drinking it in small amounts throughout that gallon throughout the day. That 1tsp-1TBS (however much you use) will still product silica in over 6 months off of the same 1tsp if you leave the residue at the bottom.

 

[flowinlocks]

I am not having the BM burst like everyone. Am I doing something wrong? I am scared now. In fact, I haven't made my normal amount since starting DE and it is only day 2. I am going to skip tomorrow and see what happens. If I don't go back to normal, I will be returning it. I took vitamins in the AM, but just a regular one. Tonight I made the mistake of using 2 tsp of it.

I t made me constipated when I first started taking it.. I used EVCO to combat this and drank more water. I was off of it a few months, but now that I'm back on it's just the opposite. I have a bm about an hour after taking it.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

The BM issue has been resolved. Oh am I so relieved! I am feeling so good the past 2 days. No joint pain, no sinus problem, no sleepless nights, and boundless energy until I'm ready to sleep! My skin has been less itchy, too. There were too many benefits for me to stop cold turkey. The fact that I wake up and no longer drag all day is so wonderful. I can't put a price on it. I will no longer take it in OJ, but water only.

 

[RossBoss]

The BM issue has been resolved. Oh am I so relieved! I am feeling so good the past 2 days. No joint pain, no sinus problem, no sleepless nights, and boundless energy until I'm ready to sleep! My skin has been less itchy, too. There were too many benefits for me to stop cold turkey. The fact that I wake up and no longer drag all day is so wonderful. I can't put a price on it. I will no longer take it in OJ, but water only.

I knew you would like it! I really think you will be a size 12 by October. Let's keep our fingers crossed!

 

[RossBoss]

Okay I have started my second menstrual cycle for the month of August. My first was in the first week of this month and I started another one yesterday. I am hoping that this cycle is for September. I do notice that my periods are lighter.

 

[dancinstallion]

is the bio genic flour kind the same as the others. I saw some on ebay and I wanted to know if anybody has used it and if it is any different from the other brands?

 

[*fabulosity*]

It was hard than a mother to find this thread with the new bootleg search...
Anywho.. I was looking for general updates on google for the DE.. and I came across this thread...

http://www.lipstickalley.com/f38/ne...ceous-earth-have-you-tried-228048/index2.html

They sound like a bunch of mean girls.. anywho..

DANCIN.. I have the biogenic flour as well and it looks just like my one from morethanalive.. I don't think there's anything different.. I started another thread called DE the remix.. but I was the threadkiller of my own thread because I never saw it again..

 

[joyfullylivinglife]

Oh yay! I thought this thread disappeared. I just wanted to report that my cycle started this past thursday, and I had no cramps! I didn't even feel it come. Also, no breast tenderness beforehand. My skin has a glow to it, my eyelashes are growing, and my friend commented that my eyes are brighter (I didn't notice it myself). I'm so happy with this stuff. Thanks so much for starting this thread!!

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I gained weight from DE because I was constipated. Now with the coconut oil, I lost 3 lbs. I was so happy that I can use it now. I can't use DE without coconut oil!

 

[BrooklynSouth]

My skin has taken on a super glow, my hip joint is still fluid and flexible, my fingers have lost the kink. DE is mostly a good thing for me still with the exception of little chin hairs which need constant watching and removal-DE does increase hair growth.

 

[Aggie]

It was hard than a mother to find this thread with the new bootleg search...
Anywho.. I was looking for general updates on google for the DE.. and I came across this thread...

http://www.lipstickalley.com/f38/ne...ceous-earth-have-you-tried-228048/index2.html

They sound like a bunch of mean girls.. anywho..

DANCIN.. I have the biogenic flour as well and it looks just like my one from morethanalive.. I don't think there's anything different.. I started another thread called DE the remix.. but I was the threadkiller of my own thread because I never saw it again..

Girl Fab, those girls over there don't just seem mean, but unusally and unnecessarily downright angry. OMG! That is amazing. WOW!

 

[~Sparklingflame~]

I never knew you cuold eat this stuff.

I thought it was just for the bed bugs.

 

[*fabulosity*]

Girl Fab, those girls over there don't just seem mean, but unusally and unnecessarily downright angry. OMG! That is amazing. WOW!

I know right. And a lot of them are obviously members here that learn from the stuff we post! Did you read about the one that got on the MT bandwagon and was mad......

 

[DDTexlaxed]

That's why I hate when people post on other sites about what they learn here. They are highly critical, but they know they use what we use. I like this site. Yeah, we have our drama, but it usually calms down. Some sites NEVER calm down. I have noticed that my grays are disappearing. I don't know if it is from DE or my daily wet buns with Afroveda's Pur whipped gelly. My hair is doing awesome and I feel awesome.

 

[SignatureBeauty]

DD, I am so glad to hear your hair is doing Awesome, I am just so excited for you, keep up the good work!

 

[flowinlocks]

I gained weight from DE because I was constipated. Now with the coconut oil, I lost 3 lbs. I was so happy that I can use it now. I can't use DE without coconut oil!

That's how I started out but over time that changed and now I no longer need the CO.

I never knew you cuold eat this stuff.

I thought it was just for the bed bugs.

Only the food grade.