Tissue cell salts are similar to homeopathics as they work on an energetic and a nutritional level; there are 11 key elements that are used to combine and make the 12 cell salts. These 11 elements help to balance difference pathological states (physical and mental) in the body. Tissue cell salts are a very gentle modality that work to create balance in the body and can enhance nutritional supplementation. Tissue salts are often recommended for longer term chronic issues or when an acute problem arises in the body, but many conditions and illnesses may be as a result of the deficiency of these 12 mineral salts. Tissue cell salts can help to resolve, not replace the body’s goal of homeostasis, or balance; this is, in fact, what your body fights to achieve every day and is the definition of total body health.
Tissue cell salts were discovered by a German doctor by the name of the W. H. Schuessler in the 1800s. His research determined that body’s tissues and cells all contain 12 different mineral salts; the body is made of water and both inorganic and organic material; inorganic elements are needed to activate the other substances in the body, so the 12 mineral compounds are what fortify the body’s tissues and organs and are necessary for optimal health. Since it is similarly prepared to that of a homeopathic, overdosing is not possible, and the tablets are easily dissolved under the tongue, so they work well for those who may be experiencing some digestive health issues.
The depletion of important minerals in our body is a very commonplace issue, and can happen with illness, stress, and a lack of nutrient-rich foods. If digestive health is compromised, then the nutritional recommendations and supplementation may not be absorbed and assimilated properly, so their effect and purpose will not be achieved. Tissue cell salts help to bridge the gap and fortify the body’s blood, tissues and organs for optimal health and function.
Tissue Salts are important to our health because:
- A proper mineral balance is necessary for normal cell function and the maintenance of good health.
- Giving the cells the essential nutrients (mineral salts) they lack, can restore health.
- When our blood is lacking the necessary nutrients, cellar activity declines and our bodies become prone to illness.
- Minerals are basic building blocks of the body
- Vitamins are often useless without the presence of associated minerals
- Well nutrition can be revitalized by supplying the deficient mineral salt in a readily assimilated form
- Tissue Salts are vital constituents of the body
Tissue salts are “vital cell foods”, they can be taken at any time, even during pregnancy, infancy and childhood.
- Tissue Salts are non-toxic and non-addictive
- They are completely safe, producing no side effects
- They can be used by infants and pregnant women
- They can be safely used alongside prescriptive medicines.
As a traditional naturopath, this is one modality that is often incorporated in plans and recommendations, and is a wonderful holistic medicine remedy.
