Tissue salts - facial analysis Flashcards
Q: Who pioneered the concept of facial diagnostics related to mineral deficiencies?
Q: Who pioneered the concept of facial diagnostics related to mineral deficiencies?
Q: What personal health challenge motivated Kurt Hickethier to explore mineral salts for healing?
A: Kurt Hickethier was motivated to test the efficacy of facial diagnosis and mineral salts on himself after falling ill with malaria and Bekhterev’s disease (Ankylosing spondylitis) during WWI. His disease went into remission, and he lived symptom-free for 40 years.
Q: What is the first step in tissue salt facial analysis?
A: The first step is to observe the overall skin appearance, including shine, color, and texture.
Q: Which facial area should be observed for setting (deep or shallow), wrinkles, and color?
A: The area around the eyes should be observed for setting, wrinkles, and color.
Q: Name two other specific facial areas to examine during facial analysis.
A: The nose (for pores and color) and the mouth/chin area should be examined during facial analysis.
No. 1 Calc. fluor. Deficiency Signs Q: What are the signs of a Calc. fluor. deficiency?
A: Reflective shine, brownish-black coloring under the eyes, cubic or diamond-shaped lines starting from the eye corner, fan-shaped wrinkles, blue lips, cracked lips, and translucent tips of teeth.
No. 2 Calc. phos. Deficiency Signs Q: What are the signs of a Calc. phos. deficiency?
A: Waxy appearance, creamy-white skin, sweaty hair, stretched cheekbone musculature, small lips, white spots on teeth and nails, and translucent tips of teeth.
No. 3 Calc. sulph. Deficiency Signs Q: What are the signs of a Calc. sulph. deficiency?
A: Cold-white tone, alabaster-like skin, pale chin, dirty appearance, acne eruptions, age/liver spots, and large pores.
No. 4 Ferr. phos. Deficiency Signs Q: What are the signs of a Ferr. phos. deficiency?
A: Redness, hot burning cheeks and earlobes, bluish-black circles under the eyes, and red, swollen lips if acute; pale nose, earlobes, lips, and gums if chronic.
No. 5 Kal. mur. Deficiency Signs Q: What are the signs of a Kal. mur. deficiency?
A: Milky appearance around the eye sockets, milky-blue or milky-red coloring on the eyelids, stuck-together eyes with thick white discharge, sunken cheeks, and frosted eye luster.
No. 6 Kal. phos. Deficiency Signs Q: What are the signs of a Kal. phos. deficiency?
A: Dark coloring under the eyes, lack of shine in the eyes, large pores on the cheeks, and brownish skin tone.
No. 7 Kal. sulph. Deficiency Signs Q: What are the signs of a Kal. sulph. deficiency?
A: Brownish-yellow appearance, dark eyelids, yellowish color around the mouth (indicating colon/liver congestion), and pigmentation spots.
No. 8 Mag. phos. Deficiency Signs Q: What are the signs of a Mag. phos. deficiency?
A: Redness in overlay and patches, flushing red due to emotional response, red spots on cheeks and neck, and twitching of eyelids and mouth corners.
No. 9 Nat. mur. Deficiency Signs Q: What are the signs of a Nat. mur. deficiency?
A: Gelatinous appearance of upper eyelid, large pores, redness along eyelid margin and hair border, dry but greasy-looking skin, puffy cheeks, and bloated appearance.
No. 10 Nat. phos. Deficiency Signs Q: What are the signs of a Nat. phos. deficiency?
A: Yellow appearance, greasy and cheese-like skin, blackheads, hanging cheeks, double chin, red chin, and red nose.
