Fields of application
The use of Sodium phosphoricum is recommended whenever the ratio of acids and bases in the body is out of balance. Nowadays it is mostly an overacidification. An “excess” of alkaline substances in the body almost never occurs due to today’s lifestyle and diet. This Schüssler Salt can also help with the regulation of the fat and carbohydrate metabolism and thus even support weight loss. Another large field of application is the skin: Since both oily and dry skin often reflects an imbalance in the acid-base balance, Sodium phosphoricum may possibly contribute causally to an improvement.
For which diseases is it used?
Sodium phosphoricum is specifically used for diseases such as heartburn, acid regurgitation and gout. Recurring gallstones also sometimes indicate an increased acid content in the body and can be prevented with Sodium phosphoricum. It is advisable not to use Schuessler Salt as a sole self-medication, but as a supplement to a treatment of the symptoms.
In the case of heartburn, for example, care should be taken when using Sodium phosphoricum to take stomach acid-reducing medication to avoid long-term damage! Schüssler salt No. 9 can also help with skin problems. However, the skin problems must have a metabolic cause, i.e. there must be a metabolic disorder. To find out whether this is the case, a summary of all symptoms is necessary.
For which symptoms is Sodium Phophoricum used?
The main symptoms that make the use of Sodium phosphoricum useful are acidosis and a disturbance in energy and fat metabolism. Heartburn, acidic burping or a burning sensation during bowel movements can indicate excessive production of stomach acid. Gout and associated joint problems are caused by an excess of uric acid.
Some gallstones are caused by the accumulation of excess bile acids. The doctrine of Schüssler salts also includes the so-called face analysis: indications that a certain salt is needed are therefore found on the face and can be recognized directly by an experienced person. If sodium phophoricum is needed, the face analysis usually shows problems of oily skin such as acne, blackheads, oily shine and large pores.
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