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Magnesium Phosphate (Mag Phos) Cell Salt #8

Mag Phos is the eighth of the twelve cell salts and is found primarily in the body's nerves, bones and muscles, including the heart. This remedy is primarily known for its terrific ability to treat spasms, cramps, darting pains, muscle twitching and convulsions. Interestingly, all of the phosphate cell salts (Calc Phos, Nat Phos and Mag Phos) are very useful with nervous and neurological complaints as well. Consider this remedy for ailments such as neuralgias like sciatica, menstrual cramps, stomach cramps, flatulence, heart palpitations, headaches with stabbing pain, hiccups and colic. This salt is found in cereals, grains and beer. Many people are deficient in Magnesium Phosphate and a craving for these foods and drink may signal a need for this particular remedy.

Cell salts are created using high dilution techniques similar to those used in making homeopathic remedies. This means that the particular mineral salt is diluted so many times that sometimes only the vibrational frequency or the energy of the original product remains. It is this specific frequency which can stimulate the body's healing response. At the same time cell salts are extremely safe, can treat a wide range of physical, mental and emotional problems and are very inexpensive. With proper matching of symptoms to remedies, cell salts are ideal for self-prescription and self-treatment. It makes a lot of sense to have the entire kit of 12 remedies at home for urgent health situations.

Cell salts most often come in tablet form. 3-4 tablets are to be placed under the tongue 3-4 times per day. Let the tablets fully dissolve and be absorbed. You may also add the tablets to a small amount of water and use an eye dropper to give the solution (children or pets) or you can add the tablets to a bottle of water and drink from this solution throughout the day. Specifically for children, it is best to provide 3 tablets 3-4 times per day and for infants 1 tablet 3-4 times per day is sufficient. It is very important to remember to take the medicine about 15-20 minutes away from food and drink.

In CHRONIC conditions, take 3-4 doses daily sometimes for several months.
In ACUTE cases, take a dose every 1-2 hours.
In SEVERE, PAINFUL conditions, take a dose every ten to fifteen minutes.

Always decrease frequency of dosing with continued improvement of symptoms.

Topical application of cell salts is also effective. You can dissolve the tablets in a bit of water and apply the resulting paste with a cotton swab to the affected area.

Erika Correnti, ND
Kirkland, WA

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