Introducing Biochemic
Medicine
Biochemic medicine, also known as Mineral, Cell Salt or
Tissue Salt Therapy, is a natural, non-toxic approach to wellness, which was
originated towards the end of the 19th century, pioneered by the German
Physician and Biochemist, Dr. Wilhelm Henrich Schussler. Dr. Schussler’s
Biochemic theory was originally based upon the German scientist, Rudolph
Virchow’s definition of disease. Virchow, who is often considered as the
father of pathology, in a lecture that was published as, “Virchow’s Cellular
Pathology, demonstrated the fact that disease is caused by altered cell shape
and function.
The body is made up of cells. A collection of cells
build up tissues that in turn form the organs in the body, such as the liver,
the heart, the kidneys and more. A collection of organs make up the
different systems in the body, such as the digestive, cardiovascular, the
endocrine and the nervous system.
Each individual cell in our body is composed of organic
material, as well as inorganic substances. The organic components of the
cells include lipids and proteins that make up the cell membrane, plus, Nucleic
Acid, Carbohydrates and more, making up the protoplasm or the living part of
the cell.
The inorganic components of the cells include water, which
makes up about 90% of the protoplasm of the cells, plus substances and
compounds including minerals essential for proper cell growth or metabolism,
and micronutrients called trace elements required in minute quantities for
cellular growth and development, such as Chromium, Cobalt, Selenium, Zinc and
more.
By burning the human body and analyzing the ashes, Dr.
Schussler was able to identify 12 main minerals salts or cell salts that build
up the human body. He theorized that the correct quantity, distribution
and balance of the molecular motion of these tissue salts and the water content
in our body is critical to normal cellular activity and wellness. Any
deficiency or disturbance in the equilibrium or distribution of these minerals
can result in abnormalities or illness. According to Dr. Schussler’s
Biochemic system of medicine, providing the cells with the deficient minerals
or cell salts results in healthy cells, healthy tissues and in turn healthy
organs and systems, thereby restoring wellness.
The system responsible to carry the minerals and other
nutrients to the cells is the circulatory system. When the blood contains
the proper amount of water and inorganic salts, the cells receive the needed
nutrition to achieve and maintain normal function. A deficiency of one or
more of the essential inorganic mineral salts in the blood can result in
altered or abnormal conditions such as pain, fever, spasm, cramps or any other
form the body crying for help.
The Biochemic Mineral salts are prepared by dilution, into
small or minute sized molecules that can enter or be absorbed into the cells by
easily passing through the cell membrane. The smaller the particles of a
medicine, the less physical resistance there is in their diffusion into the
tissues. As Dr. Schussler himself quoted, “The inorganic substances
in the blood and the tissues are sufficient to heal all diseases which are
curable.
Stress, worry, poor nutrition, food preservatives,
dehydration, and environmental toxins such as pesticides, in addition to other
factors in the modern day lifestyle, contribute to mineral deficiency and
altered cell function in the body. Experiments show that in the absence
of proper proportion of Sodium, Potassium and Calcium, the tissue salts disintegrate,
causing mineral deficiency and a rapid degeneration of the protoplasm.
While the cell structure itself does not contain any of the
salts, their proper proportion within the cells and the interstitial fluid
surrounding the cells is crucial to the health and the maintenance of a stable
metabolism within the cells.
In order to paint a big picture of the mechanism of action
the Biochemic Tissue Salts in the body, let us examine and trace the action of
perhaps the most abundant of all the salts in nature, the common table salt,
Sodium Chloride or Natrum Muriaticum.
Natrum Muriaticum is one of the most prominent substances
found in the blood plasma and it’s considered as the chief regulator of the
osmotic pressure between the cells and the surrounding fluid filled
space. Among the many actions of this cell salt is the proper
distribution of water throughout the body, making it the treatment of choice
for water retention.
There needs to be a balance or equilibrium in the water
content found in the space within the cell, and the interstitial fluid or the
space that surrounds the cell. In case of mineral deficiency within the
cell, excess water can build up in the space outside the cell, or the
interstitial fluid, causing water retention. A common example is water
retention in the belly, which is caused by an improper distribution of water
throughout the body. The excess buildup of water outside of the cell can
also result in cell dehydration.
Naturally, water tends to move from an area of higher
concentration to an area of lower concentration. The area inside the cell
is separated from the outside fluid by the cell membrane. The minute
amounts of the cell salt Natrum Muriaticum, when taken according to Dr.
Schussler’s preparation, penetrate the cell by passing through the cell
membrane and triggering the osmotic process of water distribution.
As the salt enters the cells, it lowers the water
concentration within the cells. This allows the excess water in a higher
concentration outside the cells to rush into the area of now lowered water
concentration inside of the cells, thereby hydrating the cells and evenly
distributing the water content in the body.
Another example is the mechanism of action of the cell salts
in the electrical conduction or the electrical activity in the nervous
system. Sodium and Potassium play a crucial role in conducting electrical
activity throughout the nerves. A Sodium/Potassium pump located in the
cell membrane of the nerve cells regulates the in and out motion of Sodium and
Potassium changing the electrical charge that is created by Sodium and
Potassium across the cell membrane. As the electrical charge changes,
electrical activity is carried out throughout the nerve. In addition to
their many actions throughout the body, the cell salts Potassium Phosphate or
Kali Phos, and Natrum Phosphate or Nat. Phos., help improve nerve activity.
The body is made up of 4 different types of tissues:
Epithelial Tissue
Connective Tissue
Nerve Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Every part of our body is made up of one or more of these
tissue types. Certain combinations of Tissue Salts found in proper
proportions in the body, make up healthy tissues. For example, the
principal inorganic material found in Nerve Cells is Magnesium Phosphate,
Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate and Iron Phosphate. The muscle
cells contain the same salts in addition to Potassium Chloride.
The cell salt Calcarea Phosphorica makes up about 60% of the
bones. It functions in cell growth and also intensifies the effect of the
other salts. It is an excellent choice in prevention of bone disease.
The cell salt Natrum Phosphoricum or Sodium Phosphate is a
powerful neutralizer of the acidity in the body. Acidic environment in
the body can result in a decrease in Enzyme production as well as buildup of
Lactic Acid in muscles and joints. Acidosis or buildup of Lactic Acid in
the joints is one of the leading causes of Arthritis and Osteoporosis.
Excess acid may also be precipitated in the form of crystals, salts, Gall
and kidney stones. Acidosis can also create a welcoming environment for
parasites and viruses. By neutralizing the acidity of the body, Natrum
Phosphoricum can help to create a healthy neutral or slightly alkaline
environment in the body and it’s an excellent complement to Enzyme and
Probiotic therapy.
Another highly beneficial salt is Ferrum Phosphoricum or
Iron Phosphate. Ferrum Phos. is often used by athletes. It’s
especially effective in reducing inflammation during exercise and recovery time
after exercise. It’s also highly effective in treating the symptoms of
cold and flu.
The cell salt Silicae as in all the other cell salts has
multiple indications and functions, depending on the frequency and duration of
the treatment. At certain potencies, Silicae is the medicine of choice
for healthy hair, nails and skin, while in other potencies it can help with
sleep and mental concentration.
The potency of the cell salts are determined by the number
of time they are diluted. The mineral substances in diluted form can
easily penetrate and pass through the cell membrane and enter the cells.
Favorable results are achieved with only minute amounts of cell salts.
Just enough needed to supply the mineral deficiency at the molecular and cellular
level without leaving any excess residue, making the treatment safe, effective
and non-toxic.
The dosage of the cell salts is not so much depended upon
the number of tablets used, as much as it is to the number of times the dose is
repeated, the time interval between the repetitions, and the duration of the
treatment. In other words, in addition to the potency of the medicine,
the proper treatment of different conditions is depended upon the frequency and
the duration the treatment.
Cell salts often come in the form of quickly dissolvable
tablets, placed sublingually or under the tongue, and are absorbed in an
osmotic fashion, through the capillaries, into the blood stream.
Many other nutrients and mineral have been identified as
essential in enhancing and improving cell function. Among them are
inorganic micronutrients collectively known as Trace Elements. Some
examples of Trace elements listed in the periodic table include Chromium,
Cobalt, Copper, Selenium and Zinc. Trace element deficiencies can affect
the body at a mental as well as at a physical level. For example, a
deficiency of Cobalt found in Vitamin B12 can cause pernicious anemia, weight
loss fatigue, anxiety, memory loss and mood swings. Cobaltum Metallicum
is known to be especially effective in the treatment of mood swings.
Selenium among other things can be effective in the treatment of hair loss and
impotence, and Chromium can help treat digestive problems and loss of appetite.
It is just as important to provide mineral deficiencies as
it is to ensure proper absorption of minerals from food in order to prevent
deficiencies from occurring in the first place. Proper diet, Enzyme
supplementation and stress management can help decrease or prevent mineral
deficiencies.
Biochemic medicine is a natural, safe and non-toxic form of
medicine that helps promote and maintain proper cell function. It is
non-addictive, with no contraindications, and the mineral cell salts can be
taken simultaneously and in conjunction to any other type of treatment.
Biochemic medicine is well established in Germany
where it was first originated, as well as throughout Europe and Australia.
Dr. Farzad Farahmand
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