by Health Dr. 1 on Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:52 am
Diatomaceous Earth can take a while when using it for a parasite cleanse, the exact length will depend on the person and severity of the infestation. Please keep in mind that DE can cause the exterior portion of the parasite to break down, meaning that you will likely not see the expulsion in the feces. I suggest only Food-Grade DE from a company called Perma-Guard, located in the US. Their source is generally considered to be the best available, and, from my experience, their customer service is very good, especially if you can speak with Wally, the owner. My experience with other, multi-ingredient formulas is that it takes at least 6 weeks for a good parasite cleanse.
Although many people use castor oil, there can be long-problems with it. The side effects are often listed as follows:
Side effects can include abdominal pain or cramping, colic, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Long-term use of castor oil can lead to fluid and electrolyte loss. Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should not use castor oil, nor should people with intestinal obstruction, acute inflammatory intestinal disease, appendicitis, or abdominal pain.
If you have not yet tried it, I would suggest Oxy-Powder for this purpose. It is an oxygen-based colon cleanser that is much gentler on your digestive system. It works by the introduction of mono-atomic oxygen into the intestines, which helps to eliminate fecal compaction by oxidation. This literally converts the compaction into a liquid or gas so that it may be removed from the body. I suggest a 7-day cleanse initially, followed by a maintenance dose every other day.