What are minerals and why do we need them?

Without them we would not survive and our cells could not function properly. The tablets are placed under the tongue and slowly dissolve, allowing the minerals to enter the bloodstream and from there into the cells. You have to imagine it like this: If the mineral content of a cell is incorrect or disturbed, the cell notices the mineral passing by, a little door opens and the cell simply fishes the missing mineral out of the bloodstream.

Is there too little of it in food?

No, food does contain minerals. But it should preferably be organic. And fruit and vegetables should definitely be ripe. After all, what's the point of eating an unripe apple? There are hardly any nutrients in it. In any case, you should make sure you eat a balanced diet.

Do many people suffer from a deficiency?

You can't really say that. Sometimes the absorption of minerals is blocked when the body is full of mucus or by viruses or bacteria. Only a few suffer from an undersupply, but often there is a distribution disorder of the minerals, with too much of one and too little of the other. This is where the Schuessler salts can help because they stimulate the cell to regulate itself. Incidentally, men and women suffer equally from this imbalance of minerals in the cell, but men have a different body perception and often do not notice this.

Can Schuessler salts prevent this?

Yes, absolutely. For example, you can take a preventative treatment in the fall if you suffer from hay fever.

Do the salts help with all illnesses?

No, if someone has a tumor disease, the salts will not help. But they are a valuable accompaniment for all illnesses. In the case of tonsillitis, for example, an antibiotic is often given. The salts support the cell in freeing itself from the side effects of the medication. The salts can also help with chronic illnesses in the long term.

Are there any side effects?

No, none at all. This is because the cell takes exactly as much of the active ingredients as it needs, the rest is excreted unprocessed. However, many people today have a lactose intolerance - often the carrier of the salts is a lactose, and the patients get symptoms when they take the normal tablets. They should then switch to globules. The small globules are just as effective, but they do not contain lactose but cane sugar as a carrier for the active ingredients.

What is different from homeopathy?

Schuessler salts only work with the minerals that make up the human body. They contain no toxins, no animal products and no bacteria. Homeopathy knows well over 2,000 active ingredients, we only know twelve. Treatment with homeopathic remedies can lead to an initial aggravation, which is not the case with Schuessler salts.

Can salts be taken in parallel?

Yes, you can combine them. But only take a maximum of three at the same time so that patients can feel exactly which salt has helped.

And when do they not help?

If the dosage is too low, they won't work. And also not if the wrong salts are used. If the symptoms have not disappeared after three days and if you have a high temperature, it is better to see a doctor.

Schuessler salts: Effect of the individual salts

Different Schuessler salts, different effects: each can do something very special. Their short profiles reveal their healing powers

No. 1: Calcium fluoratum D12

Schuessler salt effect: For connective tissue. For brittle hair and nails. It strengthens and consolidates tendons and tooth enamel.

No. 2: Calcium phosphoricum D6

Schuessler salt effect: For muscle cramps, weather sensitivity, anaemia, after illnesses, for chronic pain.

No. 3: Ferrum phosphoricum D12

Schuessler salt effect: For susceptibility to infections, headaches, sensitivity to the weather. The SOS remedy among the salts.

No. 4: Potassium chloratum D6

Schuessler salt effect: For gastritis, bladder and intestinal infections or pharyngitis.

No. 5: Potassium phosphoricum D6

Schuessler salt effect: The pick-me-up. Good for digestive problems, stress and burnout. Helps to absorb oxygen.

No. 6: Potassium sulphuricum D6

Schuessler salt effect: Cleanses the body, removes ballast and repairs damage to the skin and nails.

No. 7: Magnesium phosphoricum D6

Schuessler salt effect: The "hot seven" has an analgesic and antispasmodic effect. For headaches and menstrual problems.

No. 8: Sodium chloratum D6

Schuessler salt effect: Regulates the fluid balance. For heartburn, sweating, dry skin, watery colds.

No. 9: Natrium phosphoricum D6

Schüßler salt effect: For the metabolism. It brings the body's acid-base balance into equilibrium.

No. 10: Natrium sulfuricum D6

Schuessler salt effect: It stimulates the excretory functions. Liver, gall bladder, kidneys, intestines and bladder are cleansed.

No. 11: Silicea D12

Schuessler salt effect: The beauty salt. It stimulates the formation of collagen, smoothes the skin and tightens the connective tissue.

No. 12: Calcium sulfuricum D6

Schuessler salt effect: Has a regenerating effect, clears the lymph and promotes the elimination of harmful substances.

Schuessler salts: Effectiveness, dosage and potency

Schuessler salts are made from natural raw materials such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium or silicea. Dilution (potentization) means that only very small amounts of the original substance are contained. For potency D3, the ratio of active ingredient to dilution is 1:1,000, for potency D6 1:1,000,000. One tablet or globule is taken three times a day; the treatment lasts six to eight weeks. Experienced naturopaths prescribe the required salts. Overdosing is not possible. The body excretes what it does not need.