Table of Contents
Silica Savvy Solutions for Healthy Living Book
Chapter 1
What on Earth is Diatomaceous Earth?
- An Ancient Jewel of the Aquatics for Wholesome Green Living Today
- How the Formation of Ancient “Diatomite” Rock Becomes Useful Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Today
- Early Diatom Exploring & Collecting
- The Classification Chaos: Are Diatoms Animal or Vegetable?
- The Magnified Magnificent Kaleidoscope of Diatom Shapes & the Importance of the Cylindrical Shape
- Quality Matters: Fresh Water vs. Salt Water
- Sources of Diatomaceous Earth
Chapter 2
Twentieth Century Pioneers of the Diatomaceous Earth Industry
- Accidental Rediscovery of Diatomaceous Earth’s Insecticidal Properties
Chapter 3
How Does Diatomaceous Earth Work?
- Bugs Overpowered by a Simple Dead Algae
- Bugs Die by Physical Means—No Harmful Chemicals
- Diatomaceous Earth Is 98 percent Naturally Bug Repellent
- Varying Mineral Analysis of Food-Grade DE
- Where to Obtain Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth
Chapter 4
How Diatomaceous Earth Benefits Human Health & Beauty
- Favorable Scientific Studies Emerge for the Role of Diatomaceous Earth (Silica) in Humans
- Studying the Science of Silica
- Diatomaceous Earth Used in Medicine to Treat E. coli
- The Benefits of Diatomaceous Earth for Eliminating Human Intestinal Parasites
- How Do Parasites Enter our Body?
- How Does Diatomaceous Earth Work as an Antiparasitic?
- Growing Public Interest & Demand for Diatomaceous Earth in Human Mineral Supplements
- How to Take Diatomaceous Earth to Detoxify & Cleanse the Human Body
- Cautions to Know About the Ingestion of Diatomaceous Earth
- The Unofficial Role of Diatomaceous Earth for Human Health Benefits
- The Role of Diatomaceous Earth in the Antiaging & Health Industry
- The Role of Diatomaceous Earth Used in Cosmetics & the Beauty Industry
- 101 Success Stories from Diatomaceous Earth Users for Human Health
Chapter 5
Novel Household Uses for Diatomaceous Earth
- How to Use DE as a Natural Deodorizer
- How to Use DE as a Natural Cleaner & Soft Scrub
- How to Use DE as a Natural Metal Polisher & Tarnish Preventive
- How to Use DE as an Oil & Grease Absorber
- How to Use DE as a Mildew & Mold Preventive
- How to Use DE as a Natural Preservative
- How to Use DE as an Emergency Fire Retardant
Chapter 6
Using Diatomaceous Earth As A Healthier Home, Garden & Pet Insecticide
- Insecticidal Uses for Diatomaceous Earth in the Home & Garden
- A–Z Plants to Treat with Natural Diatomaceous Earth Insecticide
- A–Z Bugs to Treat with Natural Diatomaceous Earth Insecticide
- 20 Success Stories by Diatomaceous Earth Users as an Insecticide for the Home, Garden, & Pets
Chapter 7
Goodnight! Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite!
- Facts about Bedbugs
- Bedbug Eggs
- Bedbug Nymphs
- Adult Bedbugs
- Bedbug Bites
- How Bedbugs are Transferred
- Where Bedbugs Hide
- Preparation & Inspection for Bedbugs
- Bedbug Treatment with Heat
- Importance of Vacuuming Before Diatomaceous Earth Treatment
- Combining Diatomaceous Earth with Other Methods for Eliminating Bedbugs
- Bedbug Prevention Measures
- Post-Infestation Monitoring for Bedbugs
Chapter 8
Using Diatomaceous Earth in Grain Storage: Preservation & Protection for Humans & Animals
- Practical Tips for Preventing Weevils in Grains, Nuts, & Seeds Using DE
- How to Protect Whole Grains, Seeds, Nuts, Legumes, & Ground Flour Using DE
- How to Insect-Proof & Protect Entire Grain Warehouses & Storage Bins Using Diatomaceous Earth
- 5 Success Stories & Studies on Diatomaceous Earth to Protect Grains, Nuts, & Seeds
Chapter 9
Using Diatomaceous Earth for Pets, Animals, Birds & Agriculture & Horticulture
- Diatomaceous Earth Uses for Farms, Ranches, Barns, Kennels & Fairs for Pets, Animals & Birds
- Fewer Chemical Toxins, Losses, Odors, Bugs, & Flies on Farms Using Diatomaceous Earth
- How to Eliminate Animal Parasites Using Diatomaceous Earth
- The Origin of Diatomaceous Earth’s Nutritional Value for Animals
- Benefits of Diatomaceous Earth Minerals as an Animal Feed Additive
- Analysis of Minerals in Diatomaceous Earth & How Animals Benefit
- 31 Success Stories by Users of Diatomaceous Earth to Benefit Farm Animals
- 9 Success Stories by Users of Diatomaceous Earth for Birds
- 38 Success Stories for Diatomaceous Earth Uses in Pet Care
- Anecdotal Dosages List by Successful Users For Feeding Diatomaceous Earth To Animals & Birds
- Diatomaceous Earth Uses on Crops & Orchards
- Older Scientific Proof of the Effectiveness of Diatomaceous Earth
- The Benefits of Diatomaceous Earth as a Natural Fertilizer & Soil Conditioner
- No Shock Setback to Field Crops after Treatment With Diatomaceous Earth
- Diatomaceous Earth is Kinder & Safer than Chemicals to Bees, Birds, & Worms
- How to Avoid Repelling Beneficial Insects with Diatomaceous Earth
- 18 Success Stories by Users of Diatomaceous Earth on Crops & Orchards
- An Orchardist’s Success Story For Treating Fruit Trees With Diatomaceous Earth
Chapter 10
Application Tools & Methods for Diatomaceous Earth
- 16 Novelty Diatomaceous Earth Applicators
- 15 Commercial Diatomaceous Earth Applicators Puffer & Squirt Bottles
- The Dinosaur Dust® Squeeze Duster as a User-Friendly Diatomaceous Earth Applicator
- The Pest Pistol® Diatomaceous Earth Applicator
- Hose-End Sprayer Diatomaceous Earth Applicator
- The Mini Duster
- An economical solution
- The Earthway Spritzer® No-Clog Tube Applicator for Wet & Dry Diatomaceous Earth
- Hand-Crank Diatomaceous Earth Dust Applicator
- Sandblasting Gun Diatomaceous Earth Applicator
- Aeration Fan Diatomaceous Earth Applicator
- Liquid DE (Slurry) for Hose-End Spray Applicators
- Recipe for Making a Diatomaceous Earth Liquid Spray (Slurry)
- Electrostatic Ionizer Diatomaceous Earth Spray Units
Chapter 11
Going Green through the Gray Areas of Red Tape
- Why is Safety Required When Using a Safer Alternative?
- Dust Mask & Goggles are a Necessity When Applying Diatomaceous Earth
- Choosing the Right Kind of Diatomaceous Earth for the Job
- Caution: Not all Diatomaceous Earth is Created Equal
- A Caution about Additives in Diatomaceous Earth
- How to Identify Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth
- What to Look for on Labels When Buying Diatomaceous Earth
- Is the Diatomaceous Earth Legally EPA Registered for Insect Control?
- What to Look for on the Material Safety Data Sheet
- What to Know about the Health Hazards of Industrial High-Crystalline Silica
Chapter 12
The Natural Connection of Diatomaceous Earth to Rachel Carson’s Famous Book Silent Spring
- Rachel Carson
- Erin Brockovich
- Karen Silkwood
- How it Began
- …And Today
Chapter 13
Alarming Health Risks Linked Pesticides
- More than 40 Reasons why Diatomaceous Earth is Better for Health than Chemical Poisons
Resource Directory of Suppliers
Reference Sources Index
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