Tissue Salts - The history and role of tissue salts

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Q1: Who was Dr. Schuessler?

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Q1: Who was Dr. Schuessler?

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Q2: Which 16th-century figure influenced Schuessler’s work on minerals and their impact on health?

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A2: Schuessler was influenced by Paracelsus, who had reflected on the concept that minerals can treat illnesses.

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Q3: How did Schuessler identify the 12 mineral salts?

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A3: Schuessler found 12 mineral salts in the ash that remains after a human body is burnt.

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Q4: What role do minerals play in the body according to Schuessler’s findings?

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A4: Each organ and body part is made up of different minerals that have specific energy or electromagnetic fields, and these minerals perform essential functions in the body.

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Q5: What effect does a deficiency in a mineral’s energy field have on the body?

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A5: If the energy or electromagnetic field of a mineral is deficient, the mineral cannot be absorbed effectively, leading to cellular dysfunctions.

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Q6: What are the primary functions of calcium, kalium, and magnesium in the body?

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A6: Calcium supports bones, tooth enamel, and blood vessels. Kalium supports and regulates mucous membranes. Magnesium supports muscles and nerves by transmitting nerve impulses.

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Q7: What was Schuessler’s main principle behind Tissue Salts?

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A7: Schuessler’s principle was that tissue salts are energetic remedies that improve the energy/electromagnetic field and specific cell metabolism to help the body absorb minerals from food, improving health.

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Q8: How do tissue salts differ from mineral supplements?

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A8: Unlike supplements that replace missing minerals, tissue salts restore the body’s energy fields, enabling it to absorb minerals from food better, allowing the body to heal itself.

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Q9: What are the main differences between tissue salts and homeopathic remedies?

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A9: Tissue salts are diluted to low decimal remedies, targeting physical structures and functions, while homeopathic remedies are more potentized and act by raising Vital Force, leading to functional and physical health improvements.

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Q10: What is Calc. fluor., and what is its Latin name?

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A10: Calc. fluor. stands for Calcium fluoride, and its Latin name is Calcarea fluoricum.

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Q11: What type of repair do tissue salts assist with?

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A11: Tissue salts help repair structural components such as teeth, skin, connective tissue, and cell membranes.

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Q12: What tissue salts are involved in electrochemical functions?

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A12: Electrochemical functions in the body involve phosphorous, sulphur, chlorine, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sodium.

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Q13: What metabolic functions do tissue salts assist with?

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A13: Tissue salts help support various anabolic and catabolic processes in the body, requiring enzymes to catalyze metabolic pathways.

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Q14: In the example of Mrs. Cooper, what tissue salt was recommended to help with osteoporosis?

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A14: Calc. phos. was recommended to improve calcium metabolism in Mrs. Cooper’s case of osteoporosis.

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Q15: How should tissue salts be taken for optimal absorption?

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A15: Tissue salts should be placed under the tongue for optimal absorption, avoiding peppermint-based products or minty foods within 15 minutes of taking the salts.

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Q16: Are tissue salts safe for all ages and stages of life?

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A16: Yes, tissue salts are compatible and supportive for all ages and stages, including pregnancy, lactation, infants, and the elderly.

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Q17: What factors influence the correct dosage of tissue salts?

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A17: Dosage depends on the type of condition (acute or chronic), symptom severity, and brand (as tablet sizes vary).

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Q18: For acute relief, how often can tissue salts be taken?

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A18: For acute relief, tissue salts can be taken every 10 to 30 minutes until symptoms improve, then reduced to 3 times daily.

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Q19: How should tissue salts be taken if they are in liquid form?

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A19: In liquid form, 10 drops of each tissue salt can be added to 200 ml of herbs or water.

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Q20: What is an example of a condition for which acute dosing of tissue salts may be needed?

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A20: Conditions like cramping, spasmodic pain, hiccups, nausea, and vomiting may require acute dosing of tissue salts.

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Q: Are there any side effects when taking tissue salts?

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A: No, there are no side effects when taking tissue salts.

Question 22

Q: What alternatives are available for those who are lactose intolerant?

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A: Homeopathic pharmacies like Helios or Ainsworths can prepare tissue salts in 6x sucrose/xylitol or 9x liquid potencies for those who are lactose intolerant.

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Q: Can tissue salts be taken with other medications or supplements?

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A: Yes, tissue salts can be taken safely alongside pharmaceutical drugs, herbs, nutritional supplements, and homeopathic remedies.

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Q: How many tablets or pillules of tissue salts should be taken daily?

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A: Depending on the brand and size, 1‒4 tablets or pillules should be taken 3 times daily.

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Q: How can tissue salts be added to a 200 ml herbal complex, cream, or oil?

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A: Add 10 drops of the tissue salt medicating potency to a 200 ml herbal complex, cream, or oil.

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Q: How can tissue salts be added to a 500 ml bottle of water?

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A: Add 9 tablets or 10 drops of the tissue salt medicating potency to a 500 ml bottle of water.