This protocol really helped my sister during her last pregnancy and is great for helping both the mom and baby absorb the vitamins and nutrients the mom is already taking in. Cell salts support the mother’s body and can help meet the baby’s needs. The remedies (salts) are prepared in a very dilute form, making them non-toxic and completely safe to use during pregnancy.
Note: While taking homeopathic remedies, avoid using products with tea tree oil, camphor & eucalyptus as they may interfere with the action of the remedies. Also, if you drink coffee, it would be best to wait to drink coffee at least 1 hour after taking the remedies.
What are Cell Salts?
Cell salts are homeopathic remedies derived from essential minerals found in the body. They help restore balance to cellular functions by addressing mineral deficiencies. Used for a variety of health issues, they support tissue repair, immune function, and overall vitality, promoting optimal well-being.
Here’s a short description of 5 of the cell salts, also known as tissue salts or biochemic remedies, that I have found helpful in pregnancy.
1. Calcarea Fluorica (Calc fluor)
- Uses: Supports flexibility and strength in connective tissues. Helps with bone development.
- Characteristics: Promotes elasticity in skin, blood vessels, and ligaments.
2. Magnesia Phosphorica (Mag Phos)
- Uses: Excellent for muscle cramps, spasms, and nerve pain. Helps with digestive issues and tension headaches.
- Characteristics: Known for its soothing effect on the muscles and nerves.
3. Ferrum Phosphoricum (Ferrum phos)
- Uses: Helps to oxygenate the blood. Can help prevent the need for extra iron
- Characteristics: Known as the “first-aid” cell salt, it works on inflammation and oxygen delivery.
4. Natrum Muriaticum (Nat mur)
- Uses: A key remedy for balancing fluids in the body. Supports emotional balance.
- Characteristics: Helps regulate water retention and electrolyte balance, to avoid getting swollen ankles and fingers.
5. Silicea (Silica)
- Uses: Strengthens connective tissues, nails, hair, and skin. Great for enhancing healing and recovery.
- Characteristics: Known for its ability to promote healthy skin, hair, and nails.
These cell salts are used in homeopathic medicine to help balance mineral deficiencies. Each of them corresponds to a specific mineral in the body that helps maintain health.
During Pregnancy
In the pregnancies that I have helped with, it is best to take a tablet of each cell salt once in the morning and once in the evening. Below is a list of the cell salts my sister took each month.
Months 2 and 6: Calc Fluor, Mag Phos, Ferrum Phos
Months 3 and 7: Calc Fluor, Mag Phos, Nat Mur
Months 4 and 8: Calc Fluor, Nat Mur, Silica
Months 5 and 9: Calc Fluor, Ferrum Phos, Silica
Taking these cell salts daily helped my sister with her first child avoid getting swollen painful ankles during the last few months of her summer pregnancies and it also helped her deal with a longstanding issue of poor circulation in her feet, so that during her pregnancy she had less foot issues than before she got pregnant. All due to those cell salts.
I would love to hear how cell salts have helped your pregnancy.
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