Cell Salts for Digestion Part I: Simple protocols to improve digestion
Every person and constitution is different and you should always consult with your health care practitioner about your health complaints and when starting a new regimen. This is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.
Homeopathic cell salts are commonly used for a variety of digestive complaints. From heartburn, indigestion, bloating, loose or dry stools, hemorrhoids, to frequent or slow bowels; there is probably a cell salt that is a safe complement to your natural health routine.
Unlike most vitamins and supplements which are typically swallowed and absorbed through the stomach and gastrointestinal channel, cell salts in pellet form are dissolved in the mouth and absorbed straight into the bloodstream. For people with digestive and nutrient absorption complaints this is a nice benefit to trying cell salts.
Important points for using cell salts with digestive complaints:
- Take one cell salt at a time when starting. It is easier to assess its action and be clear on what is helpful.
- Improvement should be noted fairly soon for digestive complaints. Usually within 6 doses some positive change should be noted. If no change has been observed by then, it is probably not the correct remedy for your situation.
- Increase water consumption especially in warmer weather. 2.5-3 L per day is ideal.
- Consult with a health practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Cell salts are not a substitute for medical care, they are intended to be a safe complement to your natural health routine.
Cell salt protocols for digestion
- Take cell salt at first sign of complaint. Depending on intensity repeat every 1-8 hours. Reduce frequency on improvement and stop taking when resolved.
- MAINTENANCE DOSE : 1 - 2 times per day for 5 days, 2 days off (e.g take Mon-Fri, take Sat-Sun off).
Read more about using cell salts for digestion:
Cell Salts for Digestion Part II: Top gastric indications for each cell salt
Cell Salts for Digestion Part III: Using cell salts to support nutrient absorption from food
