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THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR HEALTH
RESTORING
THE BALANCE
What are Tissue salts?
Biochemical tissue salts, or cell salts, are mineral salts that exist
in the cells and play a critical role in cellular metabolism. They
are some of the
more misunderstood supplements. Often confused with homeopathic products, they’re
actually part of the Biochemic System of Medicine.
Tissue Salts vs. Homeopathy
Many people are introduced to homeopathy through the use of biochemical tissue
salts, even though this approach to health is not at all homeopathic. However,
it is not surprising that people associate cell salts with homeopathy since
the founder of this system was a homeopath. Also, each of the remedies in the
tissue salts is used by homeopaths (although on a different basis) and the
tissue salts are manufactured in low homeopathic dilutions.
In the case of homeopathy remedies, they are prescribed on the basis of the "law
of similars." Thus, if a given remedy is administered to a healthy person
and produces certain symptoms, it will cure those same symptoms in a sick person.
The use of cell salts by Dr Schuessler’s method is based on the "law
of opposites." If there is a deficiency of a given cell salt, then you
must supply a small quantity of that salt to remove any symptoms arising from
that deficiency.
Tissue Salt Therapy is Based on Natural Principles
Tissue salt therapy was devised in the nineteenth century by W. H. Schüssler,
a medical doctor and homeopath. Schüssler believed that health is the
body’s natural state and that the body can heal itself by restoring an
underlying imbalance. Schüssler discovered that diseases were accompanied
by biochemical imbalances of twelve vital mineral compounds. He developed twelve
remedies which he called salts–meaning compounds–that can correct
imbalances at the cellular level and successfully treat the illness. Treatment
with tissue salts is based on the understanding that minerals are essential
to the body, regulating the metabolism of all the organs, tissues and cells.
The assimilation and regulation of nutrients are dependent upon the proper
ratios of each tissue salt. When these vital tissue salts are in the correct
ratio or concentration, the body is healthy. As soon as the tissue salts ratio
is disturbed, normal cell function is impaired, resulting in illness.
Schüssler analyzed human blood and tissues and found the most
essential minerals to be calcium, chlorine, fluorine, iron, magnesium,
phosphorus, potassium,
silica, sodium and sulfur. The twelve naturally occurring tissue salts are
made up of combinations of these minerals.
Tissue salt therapy restores health by using specially prepared doses of these
minerals to regulate the assimilation and distribution of mineral salts in
the tissues. By diluting and grinding the minerals in precise proportions,
tissue salts can correct deficiencies and redistribute resulting mineral excesses.
For example, the tissue salt Nat mur (sodium chloride or table salt) can redistribute
body fluids, and is used to correct water imbalances–either excess dryness
or water retention. Calc phos (calcium phosphate) and Calc fluor (calcium fluoride)
are tissue salts that can restore the health of weak bones. To differentiate
the mineral preparations suitable for naturopathic use from the non-medicinal
compounds, Latin names are used.
Dr Schuessler’s 12 tissue cell/salts are often referred to by their
number and are generally available in most health shops and pharmacy's,
either singly
or in various combinations. They are listed as follows.
1.
Calcarea fluor (Calcium fluoride)
2. Calcarea phos (Calcium phosphate)
3. Calcarea sulph (Calcium sulphate)
4. Ferrum phos (Iron phosphate)
5. Kali mur (Potassium chloride)
6. Kali phos (Potassium phosphate)
7. Kali sulph (Potassium sulphate)
8. Magnesium phos (Magnesium phosphate)
9. Natrum mur (Sodium chloride)
10.Natrum phos (Sodium phosphate)
11.Natrum sulph (Sodium sulphate)
12. Silicea (Silica)
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Potency
Although tissue salt therapy is not the same as homeopathic treatment, the
tissue salts are prepared similarly to homeopathic remedies. Tissue salts are
normally sold as a 6x strength. This potency is prepared by mixing one part
mineral compound to nine parts milk sugar–the mixture is then ground
very thoroughly. One part of this ground substance is again mixed with nine
parts milk sugar and ground thoroughly. This process is repeated six times
for a 6x dosage. More rarely, tissue salts appear in a dosage of 12x, where
the process has been repeated twelve times
Practice
The twelve tissue salts are gentle and completely safe for home use.
They are also simple to use. Examine the symptoms experienced during
an illness and
choose one or more of the tissue salts to use. Familiarize yourself with each
of the twelve remedies and the symptoms of illness for which each remedy is
appropriate. According to Schüssler, different tissue salt imbalances
produce very distinct symptoms. Healing occurs when the correct tissue salt
is provided to the body and the imbalance is corrected. Symptoms of importance
include the type of pain, the color and consistency of discharge or mucus,
and any other descriptive signs of a disorder
Dosage
The dosage is four tablets of tissue salts for an adult and two for a child.
For infants, the tablets may be dissolved in some water. If you desire a stronger
effect, administer the tablets more frequently. As a general rule, the tissue
salts may be repeated every half hour for immediate relief if the complaint
is acute or particularly problematic. If necessary, they may be repeated every
ten or fifteen minutes. Once the acute stage has passed, reduce the dosage
to three times daily until the condition has disappeared.
With chronic, long-term or lingering ailments, take four tablets three times
daily. Stop when the discomfort has disappeared. Tissue salts are remedies
that should not be taken on an ongoing basis for any problem. If the discomfort
needs long-term repetition of a dosage, discontinue use and seek possible sources
for this problem in your diet or lifestyle. Tissue salts do not prevent conditions
and should not be used as nutritional supplements.
Changing Tissue Salts
If more than one tissue salt seems appropriate, alternate each remedy in the
dosages suggested above. If symptoms change, you may find the original choice
of remedy inappropriate and no longer effective. You must replace the remedy
with one that better suits the symptoms apparent at the time.
Administration and Storage
Tablets
should be placed under the tongue for optimal effect, since they are
best absorbed through the mucous membranes. The mouth should be free
of food or drink, and nothing else should be taken orally for fifteen
minutes before and after administration of the remedy.
When storing the containers, they should be kept dry, tightly closed and away
from heat and strong aromas.
Tissue salts are compatible with other medicines, but it may be preferable
to use the tissue salts alone to better monitor their effects. Another medicine
that is administered with tissue salts may affect the symptoms and make it
difficult to determine the action of the tissue salts.
Facial and Physical signs of
deficiency
1. CALCIUM
FLUORIDE
TISSUE ELASTICITY TOOTH ENAMEL BONE COATING Calc fluor is important in the elastic fibres of the body (skin, muscles and blood vessels) and for the surface of bones and teeth |
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Facial signs
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Physical signs
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1. Cubical fold (inside corner of eye)
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1. Broken skin, cracked heels |
2. Lines on face
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2. Calluses on hands, feet & elbows |
3. Flaky skin
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3. Flabby skin, stretch marks |
| 4. Cold sensitive teeth | |
| 5. Hardened glands, piles | |
| 6. Varicose veins | |
| 7. Spastic colon | |
2. CALCIUM
PHOSPHATE
CELL RESTORER Calc phos is a major constituent of bones and teeth. It is very useful in childhood conditions such as "growing pains" by helping to ease the bone pain. |
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Facial signs
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Physical signs
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1. Pale wax-like ears
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1. Fear & worry |
2. Entire face appears waxy
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2. Shy & withdrawn |
3. Soft white teeth
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3. Pins & needles |
| 4. Palpitations | |
| 5. Tickling cough with no mucus | |
| 6. Weepiness | |
| 7. Easily frightened with “jumping heart” | |
| 8. Blood disorders | |
| 9. Delayed bone healing after fractures | |
3. CALCIUM
SULPHATE
BLOOD PURIFIER DISINTEGRATES OLD CELLS Calc sulph is needed where there is suppuration (pus formation) such as with wounds slow to heal, boils, ulcers, abscesses and acne. |
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| Facial signs | Physical signs |
| 1. Adult acne, severe adolescent acne | 1. Boils, carbuncles on body |
| 2. Boils, carbuncles, ulcers | 2. Formation or discharge of pus anywhere on the body |
4. FERRUM
PHOSPHATE
OXYGEN CARRIER ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FIRST AID SUPPLEMENT Ferrum phos is very helpful in the early stages of a cold or viral infection, when it is difficult to get clear symptoms on which homeopathic remedies to prescribe. |
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Facial signs
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Physical signs
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1. Dark rings under eyes
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1. Flu/colds |
2. Entire outer ear is red
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2. Shortness of breath |
3. Red forehead/flushed face
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3. Bacterial/viral infection |
| 4. Fatigue from a lack of oxygen | |
| 5. Temperature regulator | |
| 6. Bleeding | |
| 7. Vascular pains (headaches) | |
| 8. Menstruation | |
| 9. Low immune system | |
5. KALIUM
MURIATICUM
BLOOD CONDITIONER CLEANSER & DETOXIFYING AGENT Kali mur helps in any condition with thick white discharge and in thickening of the blood. |
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Facial signs
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Physical signs
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1. 1. Bluish, white half moon under eyes
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1. Nausea (morning sickness) |
2. 2. Entire face white, person feels nauseated
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2. Warts, skin attachments |
| 3. Congested lungs | |
| 4. White discharge from anywhere in the body | |
| 5. Allergies | |
| 6. Snoring | |
| 7. Sinus, hayfever | |
6. KALIUM
PHOSPHATE
MENTAL & PHYSICAL EXHAUSTION NERVE & BRAIN CELL NUTRIENT STRONG ANTISEPTIC Kali phos is a great nutrient for the nerves and brain and helps with brain-fog, irritability, timidity and muscular debility associated with nerve weakness (usually after an acute illness). |
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Facial signs
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Physical signs
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1. Greyish area around mouth
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1. Memory loss/ no concentration |
2. Entire face grey
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2. Hyperactivity in children |
3. Deep sunken temples
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3. Insomnia |
| 4. Inability to comprehend | |
| 5. High temperatures | |
| 6. Halitosis | |
| 7. Mental & physical exhaustion | |
| 8. Functional brain disorders (senility) | |
7. KALIUM
SULPHATE
KIDNEY CLEANSER OXYGEN CARRIER Kali sulph helps to carry oxygen to the cells and is useful in circulatory problems and inflammations. It also helps in skin problems and where discharges are yellow. |
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Facial signs
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Physical signs
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1. Brown spots & freckles (age spots)
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1. Desire for cool air |
2. Bronzy yellow face colour
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2. Intestinal disorders |
| 3. Stomach catarrh | |
| 4. Chronic conditions | |
8. MAGNESIUM
PHOSPHATE
NERVE NUTRIENT ANTI-SPASMODIC GENERAL PAINKILLER Magnesium phos is excellent as an anti-spasmodic and helps in such situations as menstrual cramps. |
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Facial signs
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Physical signs
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1. Pink/red on sides of nose
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1. Teething |
| 2. Bloatedness | |
| 3. Nervous tension | |
| 4. Hunger pains | |
| 5. Muscle cramps | |
| 6. Hot flushes | |
| 7. Nerve pains (sciatica) | |
| 8. Menstrual pains | |
9. NATRIUM
MURIATICUM
WATER DISTRIBUTOR Natrum mur is used when there is a disturbance of the water metabolism, such as in excessive dryness or edema. It works to distribute water in the body. |
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Facial signs
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Physical signs
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1. Puffiness under eyes
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1. Itchy eyes & skin |
2. Sponginess of cheeks
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2. Watery eyes & nose |
3. Silvery white under eyelashes
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3. Swelling anywhere in the body |
| 4. Naso-labial lines | 4. Arthritis/gout |
| 5. Proneness to mosquito bites | |
| 6. Lack of energy | |
| 7. Excessive thirst | |
| 8. Craving for salty things | |
| 9. Cold hands & feet | |
| 10. Constipation | |
10. NATRIUM
PHOSPHATE
ACID NEUTRALISER Natrum phos is used where there is an excess of acid and where the bile is important (colic, jaundice, gastric problems). It works to create water. |
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Facial signs
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Physical signs
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1. Greasy skin, T-zone
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1. Smelly feet & sweat |
2. Large pores, pimples, blackheads
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2. Heartburn |
3. Drooping cheeks
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3. Craving for sweet things |
| 4. Tight or no pores | 4. Cradlecap & nappy rash |
| 5. Burning sensation on skin | |
| 6. Constipation | |
| 7. Yellow discharge anywhere in body | |
11. NATRIUM
SULPHATE
EXCESS WATER ELIMINATOR LIVER CLEANSER Natrum sulph, like Natrum phos and Natrum mur, regulates the quantity of water in the system. It helps where there is a greenish discharge. |
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Facial signs
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Physical signs
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1. Red outer edge of ear
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1. Thick furry tongue |
2. Bluish reddish nose
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2. Hang over from over indulgence |
3. Green-yellowish face colour
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3. Asthma |
| 4. Liver problems | |
12. SILICEA
SKIN CONDITIONER ANTI-STRESS CELL SALT Silicea is indicated in all cases of slow pus formation. It helps to ripen an abscess and promote discharge, such as in resolving boils or tooth abscesses. NOTE: Silica is contra-indicated where foreign articles are present i.e. Heart stents, IUD, breast implants, metal pins, pacemakers etc. |
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Facial signs
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Physical signs
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1. Wrinkles
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1. Stress |
2. Glossy shiny nose tip
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2. Irritation, whining in children |
3. Dull fluffy hair
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3. Aggression |
| 4. Skin problems | 4. Can’t get out of bed |
| 5. Baldness | 5. Noise & light sensitivity |
| 6. Deep sunken eyes | 6. Twitching of eyes, involuntary twitching |
| 7. Headaches | |
| 8. Septic conditions | |
| 9. Haematoma re-absorption (i.e. after stroke) | |
Tissue Salts at a glance
Ø Tissue salts are NOT drugs
Ø Tissue salts are NON-habit forming.
Ø Tissue salts have NO side effects.
Ø Tissue salts can NEVER result in an overdosage, but an increased level
of one particular cell salt can cause a slight imbalance within the body and
can be easily detected by Facial Analysis.
Ø Tissue salts can be applied to persons of any age, as well as to animals.
They are safe for pregnant woman and children alike.
Ø Tissue salts correct the CAUSES of an abnormal condition allowing the
body to heal and restore itself from within.
Ø Tissue salts can be combined with conventional or alternative medicine,
without disturbing their affect. In fact, the Tissue salts will aid and advance
healing.
Ø Tissue salts unlike homeopathic remedies, can be touched with the hands
but should never be brought into contact with metal. Remove all metal gum-plates
when ingesting Tissue salts.
Ø The intake of Tissue salts is not restricted to specific times nor is
it dependent on food intake.
Ø Tissue salts should be kept in a waterproof container.
Ø Tissue salts should be taken dry underneath the tongue and allowed to
dissolve or alternatively sucked, for the absorption takes place in the mouth.
Precaution*: because the Tissue salts are lactose based, they are contra-indicated
for those of you who are lactose intolerant.
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