Diamtomacous Earth Herx?

Hi Everyone,

I am just beginning Buhner's protocol, working with an experienced herbalist. Part of my prescribed protocol is taking diatomacous earth. It was recommended to take 1 Tablespoon each morning. Knowing that I am super sensitive to most things I started off with 1 teaspoon and felt no major reactions. This morning I took 1 heaping teaspoon and felt some major herx type symptoms (nausea, anxiety, digestive upset, weird sensations in my intestines). Has anyone else had experience with DE? Is this a typical reaction when increasing the dose?

Thank you!

How do you take your diatomacous earth? I tried mixing it with some juice and it was like drinking out of a mud puddle. I would really like to find a way to be able to get it down.

Thanks, I will try doing it that way.