Cell salts are nutritive, biochemical supplements that boost the immune system, lessen and eliminate stomach aches, reduce stress and prevent the cold you might have caught and speed recovery for any cold you do get.
There are 12 cell salts, also called tissue salts, occurring naturally in the body. An excess or deficiency of any of these, due to illness, pregnancy or stress, creates an imbalance. (see below) These low-dose supplements create no side effects and are gentle enough for babies, the elderly and pets. You can take them alongside any medications or homeopathic remedies.
Cooking, family dynamics, scheduling and organising, not to mention indigestion from over indulgence, make a strong case for these mineral salts:
Cell Salt Holiday Helpers:
Tummy upset: gastric disorders, heart burn, stomach acidity – take Nat phos and Kali phos.
Coughs, colds and children’s fevers can be tamed with Kali mur.
Sprains and strains are repaired, and pain is reduced and can disappear with Calc fluor and Calc phos.
Emotional stress, simple insomnia, a worn-out feeling are lessened and can be eliminated with Kali phos.
Here’s a DIY cell salt treat for you and the family during holidays or any busy time: Rehydration Cell Salt Cocktail
Here’s what cell salts do in general:
address physical symptoms or conditions that a constitutional remedy does not cover
enhance the effect of the constitutional remedy
replace constitutional remedies at beginning of treatment
embrace a range of conditions – supporting teeth and bone health, nerve pain, muscle cramps, water retention, skin problems and gut health
support patients with multiple symptoms
What are cell salts made of?
In the 19th Century, a German doctor, Dr Schuessler, discovered that the human cell is made up of 12 minerals which form the basic constituents of our bones, blood, muscles and organs. He created a biochemical system of 12 salts which are composed of minute traces of these minerals in a lactose tablet. They are homeopathically prepared, usually in a low 6X potency. They dissolve easily in the mouth and can be absorbed quickly through the oral mucus membranes, entering the bloodstream.
How to take cell salts
Take two to three tablets three times daily to ameliorate an ACUTE situation.
Repeat dose depending on severity of symptoms:
Intense: every ½ hour (severe pain, high fever) for up to 6 doses
Medium: every 2,3 hours (bad cough, bearable pain) for up to 6 doses
Mild: every 4 to 6 hours (can carry on with other things) for up to 5 days
Take two to three tablets twice daily over a month or two to address a CHRONIC problem.
For either regime, take M-F, with weekends off. (If following the pregnancy protocol, no off time)
Reduce Cell Salts on Improvement
Take less frequently if some positive results
STOP if marked improvement
STOP after indicated time period if no change
If more than one cell salt is recommended, alternate when you take them. If you are busy or forgetful, fine to take two or three together.
Where to get cell salts
Buy or order salts in a local pharmacy or online. Potency is 6X (D6 in Europe)
See my article about Rehydration and cell salts
Get in touch if you would like to begin a regime.