In a message dated 07/25/2001 8:35:54 AM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
> Even food grade diatomaceous earth can irritate. Some people absolutely > cannot be near it when it is dusted on carpets indoors or even spread > outside. I personally would not use it due to its highly irritating quality > to the lungs. I would take it in capsule form ONLY for parasites. Try > breaking open a capsule of D.E. and eating it. You will feel the minute > sharp shards in your throat -- not a pleasant feeling. > > Each person is individual. Some don't mind it, some do. > > Regards, > Nina Silver, Ph.D. > We have used food grade DE for yrs for fleas, ants etc. It is a great alternative to poisonous chemicals. Edith

