skin conditions
A few weeks ago I did a detox with juices, to give my digestive system a break to see if it helped me with the eczema I had on my face and the seborrheic dermatitis 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.
candida
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 at getting rid of candida as an internal cleanser and was also good for the skin among other things.
Diatomaceous earth
Diatomaceous earth is the fossilized remains of algal 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 passes through to be eliminated. 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, good for skin, bones, hair, and nails, among other things. I have read many reviews online and it seems to be good for arthritis and joint pain as well. As it is quite abrasive, it is better for 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 for getting rid of fleas. In fact, that’s why I originally bought it and was thrilled that I already had a few.
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 you take this because it dries you out.
Activated carbon
Something I also decided to use, although not vital, is activated charcoal. It basically absorbs the diatomaceous earth and moves it 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. I thought about using bentonite clay but someone told me this was far superior.
I take two capsules at the same time as the diatomaceous earth. Make sure to take it at least one hour before food or medication.
Let me know if you take any of these!