This book presents a short, simple and readily-accessible summary of the internal and external therapeutic uses of the 12 essential tissue salts, commonly called "cell salts." The use of cell salts to treat a wide variety of health-related conditions has been extremely popular in Europe (especially in Germany) for many years. Today, there is widespread and growing interest in this branch of homeopathic treatment in the U.S., as evidenced by the inclusion of these twelve cell salts in special displays in health food stores across the country. Cell salts (tissue salts) exist in every human body. They are the inorganic biochemical elements found in the blood and tissues. They are the builders and the catalysts for many essential processes. For example, most people have heard of potassium chloride, but probably few realize that it is first and foremost a tissue salt (cell salt) essential to the digestive process. This salt unites with hydrogen to form HCL (hydrochloric acid), aids in the production of bile, serves as an alkalizer, and helps in digestive enzyme formation. Therefore, it is a dynamic component of health. Twelve cell salts were identified in the 1850s by European scientists, and this knowledge was soon added to the materia medica of physicians and practitioners throughout Europe. Today, homeopathic practitioners and naturopathic doctors in the United States and other countries are beginning to revive the use of cell salt supplementation in successfully treating a spectrum of disease conditions. Much of what has been previously written on cell salts is in somewhat archaic medical language, which is decidedly hard to understand. Mr. Card's new book is different. He explains cell salts in a comprehensive fashion, yet simply, and in modern language; gives clear instruction in how to use cell salts, and supplies extensive lists of various disease- or imbalance-conditions that can be helped by cell salt supplementation. A section on the external uses of cell salts, something seldom revealed in the English language, is also included. Finally, the author makes a correspondence between the twelve signs of the zodiac and the use of each of the twelve different cell salts. The book is clearly indexed for ease of usage. "Cell Salts have enriched my practice. I recommend them for many acute and chronic ailments, and have seen my patients' health improve."― Cindi Croft, D.O. Using cell salts, as recommended by Dave Card, I had no allergies this season, for the first time in years. ― R. Miller, age 67 "I was skeptical about the difference that taking cell salts would actually have on my life. I realize now that they have made a difference. I feel that my body has performed more efficiently. I also notice that there has been less illness in my life."― D. Scavezze, age 31 David R. Card is a certified nutritionist with a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Utah. He is a certified homeopath form the Hahnemann Academy of North America, under the direction of Dr. Robin Murphy, N.D., and a master herbalist certified by the School of Natural Healing. David is a native of Alberta, Canada, and has been involved in the health and nutrition industry since 1980. He resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is the author of two books, Facial Diagnosis of Cell Salt Deficiencies (cell salts/minerals) and Seven Symbols of Healing (planetary astrology). His focu Dr. Wilhelm Schuessler, a medical doctor born in Germany in the 1800s, incorporated homeopathy into his practice with great success. He also learned from the early pioneers of biochemistry about 12 Essential Minerals required for cellular health, namely: - Calc Fluor (calcium fluoride) - Calc Phos (calcium phosphate) - Calc Sulph (calcium sulphate) - Ferrum Phos (iron) - Kali Mur (potassium chloride) - Kali Phos (potassium phosphate) - Kali Sulph (potassium sulphate) - Mag Phos (magnesium phosphate) - Nat Mur (sodium chloride) - Nat Phos (sodium phosphate) - Nat Sulph (sodium sulphate) - Silicea (silica) Healthy cells amount to a healthy person. Dr. Schuessler found that the lack of one or more of these 12 minerals (often called tissue salts) put the body out of balance and into "dis-ease." He developed them homeopathically, so they could be easily taken and assimilated. Many of the conditions that we experience today are due to the lack of particular minerals in our bodies. Schuessler cell salts are the 12 minerals essential to the body's functions. In their preparation, these minerals are ground finely into milk sugar and diluted, so they become small enough to be absorbed by the tissues of the body, internally or externally. In this form they can go right to the cells of our tissues. These tissue salts provide harmonious cellular chemistry for optimal health, which is why they are more commonly known as cell salts. When our cells are deficient in minerals, we experience loss of energy, unclear thinking, or emotional discomfort. T