skin conditions
A few weeks ago I did a detox with juices, to give my digestive system a break to see if it would help me with the eczema that I had on my face and the seborrheic dermatitis that I had on my scalp. When you give your digestive system a break, it releases energy to repair and heal the other parts of your body that need it.
candid
One thing I discovered was that skin conditions can be caused by systemic candida in the gut. I had candida before and didn’t want to go through the super restrictive diet again so i looked online and found that diatomaceous earth was great for getting rid of candida as an internal cleanser and was also good for the skin among other things.
Diatomaceous earth
Diatomaceous earth is the fozzilated remains of algae organisms called diatoms. It is 89% silica. It has a negative ionic charge and traps toxins, heavy metals, parasites, viruses, and pathogens in it and then goes on to be removed. It is a physical action, not a chemical action. It draws toxins to it, it doesn’t absorb them.
I started with a teaspoon (don’t use a metal spoon) in water and worked my way up to a tablespoon. I also used a straw because it tastes like drinking soap.
Diatomaceous earth is also good for lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, it is good for skin, bones, hair and nails, among other things. I have read many reviews online and it seems that it is also good for arthritis and joint pain. Since it is quite abrasive, it is better for the skin and hair when taken internally.
It can be purchased cheaply at farm supply stores because it is good for the intestinal health of animals and pets, and it is also good at getting rid of fleas. In fact, that’s the reason I originally bought it and was delighted that it already had some.
Don’t worry, it’s perfectly safe, I know it sounds gross because it’s used on animals, but it’s food grade. There is a diatomaceous earth that is for swimming pools but you don’t buy that. It will say food grade on the label.
I’m taking it 10 days, 10 days off, for three months. Make sure you drink plenty of water when taking this because it dries you out.
Activated carbon
Something that I also decided to use, although it is not vital, is activated charcoal. It basically sucks up the diatomaceous earth and moves it around faster. With candida, it can die as the organisms die, and that can cause flu-like symptoms, so it’s a good idea to move everything around. I thought about using bentonite clay, but someone told me that this was far superior.
I take two capsules at the same time as the diatomaceous earth. Be sure to take it at least one hour before food or medication.
Let me know if you take any of these!