Homeopathic remedy: silicea terra

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I found this and found it to be incredibly applicable to us. Note under precautions what it says if you have implants. But, for those of us who are explanted, I think it sounds perfect for getting rid of residual silicone! I looked this homeopathic remedy up based on one of our members recommendations for hair loss....she said it completely arrested her hair loss, and this is the only thing I have heard anyone say worked.

Patty

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Silica

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine by Tish son

Description

Silica, sometimes called silicea terra or abbreviated as sil., is a homeopathic remedy. Silica is a mineral and is prepared from silicon dioxide found in flint, quartz, sandstone, and many other common rocks.

General use

Homeopathic medicine operates on the principle that "like heals like." This means that a disease can be cured by treating it with products that produce the same symptoms as the disease. These products follow another homeopathic law, the Law of Infinitesimals. In opposition to traditional medicine, the Law of Infinitesimals states that the lower a dose of curative, the more effective it is. To achieve a very low dose, the curative is diluted many, many times until only a tiny amount remains in a huge amount of the diluting liquid.

In homeopathic terms, remedies are "proved" by experimentation and reports made by famous homeopathic practitioners. Silica was proved as a remedy by the German founder of homeopathy, Dr. Hahnemann (1775-1843).

In homeopathy, silica is often used to treat symptoms of chronic diseases where there is general weakness and a lack of either physical or emotional strength. The rocks silica comes from are hard and compact. Silica is used to strengthen many parts of the body and impart to them silica's hard, dense, strong characteristics.

Silica is used to treat conditions associated with frequent and recurrent illnesses that occur because of a weakened immune system. These include frequent colds, flu, and chronic ear infections (especially those with a thick, yellow discharge or fluid in the middle ear).

Silica is also useful in expelling material from the body. It is used to remove splinters, bits of embedded glass, and other foreign irritants. It also aids in the elimination of stools from the rectum.

Certain skin and bone complaints can also be treated with silica. These include fractures that are slow to heal, rough or peeling lips, acne, weak nails, and ingrown toenails. Other ailments for which silica is considered an appropriate homeopathic remedy are migraines that begin in the back of the head and extend to the eyes, heavy sweating around the head and neck, mumps, dental abscesses, vaginal cysts, mastitis in breast-feeding women, and general low stamina.

One diagnostic tool in homeopathy is to observe when symptoms improve or worsen as a clue to which remedy to use.

Symptoms benefiting from silica worsen:

in cold damp weather in the morning after getting feet wet at the time of the new moon if sweating is suppressed from washing or swimming from lying on the left side

Symptoms improve:

in hot, humid weather with warmth with wrapping the head

Homeopathy also ascribes certain personality types to certain remedies. The silica personality is said to be chronically exhausted and lacking in stamina. These people are happy to sit and take no action. The silica personality type feels cold intensely. These people are often intellectually bright but lack confidence. They obsess about small details to the point of exhaustion because they fear failure and being hurt. They tend to be shy and have good manners, but are also willful to the point of resenting any outside interference.

Preparations

For homeopathic remedies, the remedy material is finely ground then prepared by extensive dilutions. In the early days of homeopathy, silica was prepared from powered rock. Today, most silica is manufactured chemically.

There are two homeopathic dilution scales: the decimal (x) scale with a dilution of 1:10 and the centesimal © scale with a dilution of 1:100. Once the mixture is diluted, shaken, strained, then rediluted many times to reach the desired degree of potency, the final mixture is added to lactose (a type of sugar) tablets or pellets. These are then stored away from light. Silica is available commercially in tablets in many different strengths. Dosage depends on the symptoms being treated.

Homeopathic and orthodox medical practitioners agree that by the time the initial remedy solution is diluted to strengths used in homeopathic healing, it is likely that very few molecules of the original remedy remain. Homeopaths, however, believe that these remedies continue to work through an effect called "potentization" that has not yet been explained by mainstream scientists.

Precautions

Homeopaths recommend that anyone with implants or artificial body components avoid silica because of its tendency to cause foreign materials to be expelled from the body.

Side effects

When taken in the recommended dilute form, no side effects have been reported.

Interactions

Studies on interactions between silica and conventional pharmaceuticals have not been found.

Key Terms

Mastitis Inflammation of the breast.

Further Reading

For Your Information

Books

Hammond, . The Complete Family Guide to Homeopathy. London: Penguin Studio, 1995. Lockie, , and Nicola Geddes. The Complete Guide to Homeopathy. London: Dorling Kindersley, 1995.

Organizations

Foundation for Homeopathic Education and Research. 21 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704. (510) 649-8930. International Foundation for Homeopathy. P. O. Box 7, Edmonds, WA 98020. (206) 776-4147. National Center for Homeopathy. 801 N. Fairfax St., Suite 306, andria, VA 22314. (703) 548-7790.__________________________________________________

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Thanks for this information as I'm losing my hair like crazy!

Kendal.Tricia Trish <glory2glory1401@...> wrote:

I found this and found it to be incredibly applicable to us. Note under precautions what it says if you have implants. But, for those of us who are explanted, I think it sounds perfect for getting rid of residual silicone! I looked this homeopathic remedy up based on one of our members recommendations for hair loss....she said it completely arrested her hair loss, and this is the only thing I have heard anyone say worked.

Patty

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0006/ai_2603000663

Silica

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine by Tish son

Description

Silica, sometimes called silicea terra or abbreviated as sil., is a homeopathic remedy. Silica is a mineral and is prepared from silicon dioxide found in flint, quartz, sandstone, and many other common rocks.

General use

Homeopathic medicine operates on the principle that "like heals like." This means that a disease can be cured by treating it with products that produce the same symptoms as the disease. These products follow another homeopathic law, the Law of Infinitesimals. In opposition to traditional medicine, the Law of Infinitesimals states that the lower a dose of curative, the more effective it is. To achieve a very low dose, the curative is diluted many, many times until only a tiny amount remains in a huge amount of the diluting liquid.

In homeopathic terms, remedies are "proved" by experimentation and reports made by famous homeopathic practitioners. Silica was proved as a remedy by the German founder of homeopathy, Dr. Hahnemann (1775-1843).

In homeopathy, silica is often used to treat symptoms of chronic diseases where there is general weakness and a lack of either physical or emotional strength. The rocks silica comes from are hard and compact. Silica is used to strengthen many parts of the body and impart to them silica's hard, dense, strong characteristics.

Silica is used to treat conditions associated with frequent and recurrent illnesses that occur because of a weakened immune system. These include frequent colds, flu, and chronic ear infections (especially those with a thick, yellow discharge or fluid in the middle ear).

Silica is also useful in expelling material from the body. It is used to remove splinters, bits of embedded glass, and other foreign irritants. It also aids in the elimination of stools from the rectum.

Certain skin and bone complaints can also be treated with silica. These include fractures that are slow to heal, rough or peeling lips, acne, weak nails, and ingrown toenails. Other ailments for which silica is considered an appropriate homeopathic remedy are migraines that begin in the back of the head and extend to the eyes, heavy sweating around the head and neck, mumps, dental abscesses, vaginal cysts, mastitis in breast-feeding women, and general low stamina.

One diagnostic tool in homeopathy is to observe when symptoms improve or worsen as a clue to which remedy to use.

Symptoms benefiting from silica worsen:

in cold damp weather in the morning after getting feet wet at the time of the new moon if sweating is suppressed from washing or swimming from lying on the left side

Symptoms improve:

in hot, humid weather with warmth with wrapping the head

Homeopathy also ascribes certain personality types to certain remedies. The silica personality is said to be chronically exhausted and lacking in stamina. These people are happy to sit and take no action. The silica personality type feels cold intensely. These people are often intellectually bright but lack confidence. They obsess about small details to the point of exhaustion because they fear failure and being hurt. They tend to be shy and have good manners, but are also willful to the point of resenting any outside interference.

Preparations

For homeopathic remedies, the remedy material is finely ground then prepared by extensive dilutions. In the early days of homeopathy, silica was prepared from powered rock. Today, most silica is manufactured chemically.

There are two homeopathic dilution scales: the decimal (x) scale with a dilution of 1:10 and the centesimal © scale with a dilution of 1:100. Once the mixture is diluted, shaken, strained, then rediluted many times to reach the desired degree of potency, the final mixture is added to lactose (a type of sugar) tablets or pellets. These are then stored away from light. Silica is available commercially in tablets in many different strengths. Dosage depends on the symptoms being treated.

Homeopathic and orthodox medical practitioners agree that by the time the initial remedy solution is diluted to strengths used in homeopathic healing, it is likely that very few molecules of the original remedy remain. Homeopaths, however, believe that these remedies continue to work through an effect called "potentization" that has not yet been explained by mainstream scientists.

Precautions

Homeopaths recommend that anyone with implants or artificial body components avoid silica because of its tendency to cause foreign materials to be expelled from the body.

Side effects

When taken in the recommended dilute form, no side effects have been reported.

Interactions

Studies on interactions between silica and conventional pharmaceuticals have not been found.

Key Terms

Mastitis Inflammation of the breast.

Further Reading

For Your Information

Books

Hammond, . The Complete Family Guide to Homeopathy. London: Penguin Studio, 1995. Lockie, , and Nicola Geddes. The Complete Guide to Homeopathy. London: Dorling Kindersley, 1995.

Organizations

Foundation for Homeopathic Education and Research. 21 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704. (510) 649-8930. International Foundation for Homeopathy. P. O. Box 7, Edmonds, WA 98020. (206) 776-4147. National Center for Homeopathy. 801 N. Fairfax St., Suite 306, andria, VA 22314. (703) 548-7790.

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However, I can't benefit from this since I still have my implants but once I have my explant then it isn't an issue?

KendalKendal Scioli <kss0171@...> wrote:

Thanks for this information as I'm losing my hair like crazy!

Kendal.Tricia Trish <glory2glory1401@...> wrote:

I found this and found it to be incredibly applicable to us. Note under precautions what it says if you have implants. But, for those of us who are explanted, I think it sounds perfect for getting rid of residual silicone! I looked this homeopathic remedy up based on one of our members recommendations for hair loss....she said it completely arrested her hair loss, and this is the only thing I have heard anyone say worked.

Patty

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0006/ai_2603000663

Silica

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine by Tish son

Description

Silica, sometimes called silicea terra or abbreviated as sil., is a homeopathic remedy. Silica is a mineral and is prepared from silicon dioxide found in flint, quartz, sandstone, and many other common rocks.

General use

Homeopathic medicine operates on the principle that "like heals like." This means that a disease can be cured by treating it with products that produce the same symptoms as the disease. These products follow another homeopathic law, the Law of Infinitesimals. In opposition to traditional medicine, the Law of Infinitesimals states that the lower a dose of curative, the more effective it is. To achieve a very low dose, the curative is diluted many, many times until only a tiny amount remains in a huge amount of the diluting liquid.

In homeopathic terms, remedies are "proved" by experimentation and reports made by famous homeopathic practitioners. Silica was proved as a remedy by the German founder of homeopathy, Dr. Hahnemann (1775-1843).

In homeopathy, silica is often used to treat symptoms of chronic diseases where there is general weakness and a lack of either physical or emotional strength. The rocks silica comes from are hard and compact. Silica is used to strengthen many parts of the body and impart to them silica's hard, dense, strong characteristics.

Silica is used to treat conditions associated with frequent and recurrent illnesses that occur because of a weakened immune system. These include frequent colds, flu, and chronic ear infections (especially those with a thick, yellow discharge or fluid in the middle ear).

Silica is also useful in expelling material from the body. It is used to remove splinters, bits of embedded glass, and other foreign irritants. It also aids in the elimination of stools from the rectum.

Certain skin and bone complaints can also be treated with silica. These include fractures that are slow to heal, rough or peeling lips, acne, weak nails, and ingrown toenails. Other ailments for which silica is considered an appropriate homeopathic remedy are migraines that begin in the back of the head and extend to the eyes, heavy sweating around the head and neck, mumps, dental abscesses, vaginal cysts, mastitis in breast-feeding women, and general low stamina.

One diagnostic tool in homeopathy is to observe when symptoms improve or worsen as a clue to which remedy to use.

Symptoms benefiting from silica worsen:

in cold damp weather in the morning after getting feet wet at the time of the new moon if sweating is suppressed from washing or swimming from lying on the left side

Symptoms improve:

in hot, humid weather with warmth with wrapping the head

Homeopathy also ascribes certain personality types to certain remedies. The silica personality is said to be chronically exhausted and lacking in stamina. These people are happy to sit and take no action. The silica personality type feels cold intensely. These people are often intellectually bright but lack confidence. They obsess about small details to the point of exhaustion because they fear failure and being hurt. They tend to be shy and have good manners, but are also willful to the point of resenting any outside interference.

Preparations

For homeopathic remedies, the remedy material is finely ground then prepared by extensive dilutions. In the early days of homeopathy, silica was prepared from powered rock. Today, most silica is manufactured chemically.

There are two homeopathic dilution scales: the decimal (x) scale with a dilution of 1:10 and the centesimal © scale with a dilution of 1:100. Once the mixture is diluted, shaken, strained, then rediluted many times to reach the desired degree of potency, the final mixture is added to lactose (a type of sugar) tablets or pellets. These are then stored away from light. Silica is available commercially in tablets in many different strengths. Dosage depends on the symptoms being treated.

Homeopathic and orthodox medical practitioners agree that by the time the initial remedy solution is diluted to strengths used in homeopathic healing, it is likely that very few molecules of the original remedy remain. Homeopaths, however, believe that these remedies continue to work through an effect called "potentization" that has not yet been explained by mainstream scientists.

Precautions

Homeopaths recommend that anyone with implants or artificial body components avoid silica because of its tendency to cause foreign materials to be expelled from the body.

Side effects

When taken in the recommended dilute form, no side effects have been reported.

Interactions

Studies on interactions between silica and conventional pharmaceuticals have not been found.

Key Terms

Mastitis Inflammation of the breast.

Further Reading

For Your Information

Books

Hammond, . The Complete Family Guide to Homeopathy. London: Penguin Studio, 1995. Lockie, , and Nicola Geddes. The Complete Guide to Homeopathy. London: Dorling Kindersley, 1995.

Organizations

Foundation for Homeopathic Education and Research. 21 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704. (510) 649-8930. International Foundation for Homeopathy. P. O. Box 7, Edmonds, WA 98020. (206) 776-4147. National Center for Homeopathy. 801 N. Fairfax St., Suite 306, andria, VA 22314. (703) 548-7790.

__________________________________________________

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Wow! THis is interesting!! I have been losing my hair for at least a year now and wondered why! I guess we can get this at a vitamin shop?

DianeKendal Scioli <kss0171@...> wrote:

Thanks for this information as I'm losing my hair like crazy!

Kendal.Tricia Trish <glory2glory1401@...> wrote:

I found this and found it to be incredibly applicable to us. Note under precautions what it says if you have implants. But, for those of us who are explanted, I think it sounds perfect for getting rid of residual silicone! I looked this homeopathic remedy up based on one of our members recommendations for hair loss....she said it completely arrested her hair loss, and this is the only thing I have heard anyone say worked.

Patty

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0006/ai_2603000663

Silica

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine by Tish son

Description

Silica, sometimes called silicea terra or abbreviated as sil., is a homeopathic remedy. Silica is a mineral and is prepared from silicon dioxide found in flint, quartz, sandstone, and many other common rocks.

General use

Homeopathic medicine operates on the principle that "like heals like." This means that a disease can be cured by treating it with products that produce the same symptoms as the disease. These products follow another homeopathic law, the Law of Infinitesimals. In opposition to traditional medicine, the Law of Infinitesimals states that the lower a dose of curative, the more effective it is. To achieve a very low dose, the curative is diluted many, many times until only a tiny amount remains in a huge amount of the diluting liquid.

In homeopathic terms, remedies are "proved" by experimentation and reports made by famous homeopathic practitioners. Silica was proved as a remedy by the German founder of homeopathy, Dr. Hahnemann (1775-1843).

In homeopathy, silica is often used to treat symptoms of chronic diseases where there is general weakness and a lack of either physical or emotional strength. The rocks silica comes from are hard and compact. Silica is used to strengthen many parts of the body and impart to them silica's hard, dense, strong characteristics.

Silica is used to treat conditions associated with frequent and recurrent illnesses that occur because of a weakened immune system. These include frequent colds, flu, and chronic ear infections (especially those with a thick, yellow discharge or fluid in the middle ear).

Silica is also useful in expelling material from the body. It is used to remove splinters, bits of embedded glass, and other foreign irritants. It also aids in the elimination of stools from the rectum.

Certain skin and bone complaints can also be treated with silica. These include fractures that are slow to heal, rough or peeling lips, acne, weak nails, and ingrown toenails. Other ailments for which silica is considered an appropriate homeopathic remedy are migraines that begin in the back of the head and extend to the eyes, heavy sweating around the head and neck, mumps, dental abscesses, vaginal cysts, mastitis in breast-feeding women, and general low stamina.

One diagnostic tool in homeopathy is to observe when symptoms improve or worsen as a clue to which remedy to use.

Symptoms benefiting from silica worsen:

in cold damp weather in the morning after getting feet wet at the time of the new moon if sweating is suppressed from washing or swimming from lying on the left side

Symptoms improve:

in hot, humid weather with warmth with wrapping the head

Homeopathy also ascribes certain personality types to certain remedies. The silica personality is said to be chronically exhausted and lacking in stamina. These people are happy to sit and take no action. The silica personality type feels cold intensely. These people are often intellectually bright but lack confidence. They obsess about small details to the point of exhaustion because they fear failure and being hurt. They tend to be shy and have good manners, but are also willful to the point of resenting any outside interference.

Preparations

For homeopathic remedies, the remedy material is finely ground then prepared by extensive dilutions. In the early days of homeopathy, silica was prepared from powered rock. Today, most silica is manufactured chemically.

There are two homeopathic dilution scales: the decimal (x) scale with a dilution of 1:10 and the centesimal © scale with a dilution of 1:100. Once the mixture is diluted, shaken, strained, then rediluted many times to reach the desired degree of potency, the final mixture is added to lactose (a type of sugar) tablets or pellets. These are then stored away from light. Silica is available commercially in tablets in many different strengths. Dosage depends on the symptoms being treated.

Homeopathic and orthodox medical practitioners agree that by the time the initial remedy solution is diluted to strengths used in homeopathic healing, it is likely that very few molecules of the original remedy remain. Homeopaths, however, believe that these remedies continue to work through an effect called "potentization" that has not yet been explained by mainstream scientists.

Precautions

Homeopaths recommend that anyone with implants or artificial body components avoid silica because of its tendency to cause foreign materials to be expelled from the body.

Side effects

When taken in the recommended dilute form, no side effects have been reported.

Interactions

Studies on interactions between silica and conventional pharmaceuticals have not been found.

Key Terms

Mastitis Inflammation of the breast.

Further Reading

For Your Information

Books

Hammond, . The Complete Family Guide to Homeopathy. London: Penguin Studio, 1995. Lockie, , and Nicola Geddes. The Complete Guide to Homeopathy. London: Dorling Kindersley, 1995.

Organizations

Foundation for Homeopathic Education and Research. 21 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704. (510) 649-8930. International Foundation for Homeopathy. P. O. Box 7, Edmonds, WA 98020. (206) 776-4147. National Center for Homeopathy. 801 N. Fairfax St., Suite 306, andria, VA 22314. (703) 548-7790.

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Check your thyroid if you are losing hair. That is the first thing I would

check.

Lynda

At 11:54 AM 8/19/2005, you wrote:

>Wow! THis is interesting!! I have been losing my hair for at least a year

>now and wondered why! I guess we can get this at a vitamin shop?

>Diane

>

>Kendal Scioli <kss0171@...> wrote:

>Thanks for this information as I'm losing my hair like crazy!

>

>Kendal.

>

>Tricia Trish <glory2glory1401@...> wrote:

>I found this and found it to be incredibly applicable to us. Note under

>precautions what it says if you have implants. But, for those of us who

>are explanted, I think it sounds perfect for getting rid of residual

>silicone! I looked this homeopathic remedy up based on one of our members

>recommendations for hair loss....she said it completely arrested her hair

>loss, and this is the only thing I have heard anyone say worked.

>Patty

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>Description

>

>

>

>Silica, sometimes called silicea terra or abbreviated as sil., is a

>homeopathic remedy. Silica is a mineral and is prepared from silicon

>dioxide found in flint, quartz, sandstone, and many other common rocks.

>

>

>General use

>

>

>

>Homeopathic medicine operates on the principle that " like heals like. "

>This means that a disease can be cured by treating it with products that

>produce the same symptoms as the disease. These products follow another

>homeopathic law, the Law of Infinitesimals. In opposition to traditional

>medicine, the Law of Infinitesimals states that the lower a dose of

>curative, the more effective it is. To achieve a very low dose, the

>curative is diluted many, many times until only a tiny amount remains in a

>huge amount of the diluting liquid.

>

>In homeopathic terms, remedies are " proved " by experimentation and reports

>made by famous homeopathic practitioners. Silica was proved as a remedy by

>the German founder of homeopathy, Dr. Hahnemann (1775-1843).

>

>In homeopathy, silica is often used to treat symptoms of chronic diseases

>where there is general weakness and a lack of either physical or emotional

>strength. The rocks silica comes from are hard and compact. Silica is used

>to strengthen many parts of the body and impart to them silica's hard,

>dense, strong characteristics.

>

>Silica is used to treat conditions associated with frequent and recurrent

>illnesses that occur because of a weakened immune system. These include

>frequent colds, flu, and chronic ear infections (especially those with a

>thick, yellow discharge or fluid in the middle ear).

>

>Silica is also useful in expelling material from the body. It is used to

>remove splinters, bits of embedded glass, and other foreign irritants. It

>also aids in the elimination of stools from the rectum.

>

>Certain skin and bone complaints can also be treated with silica. These

>include fractures that are slow to heal, rough or peeling lips, acne, weak

>nails, and ingrown toenails. Other ailments for which silica is considered

>an appropriate homeopathic remedy are migraines that begin in the back of

>the head and extend to the eyes, heavy sweating around the head and neck,

>mumps, dental abscesses, vaginal cysts, mastitis in breast-feeding women,

>and general low stamina.

>

>One diagnostic tool in homeopathy is to observe when symptoms improve or

>worsen as a clue to which remedy to use.

>

>Symptoms benefiting from silica worsen:

>in cold damp weather

>in the morning

>after getting feet wet

>at the time of the new moon

>if sweating is suppressed

>from washing or swimming

>from lying on the left side

>Symptoms improve:

>

>in hot, humid weather

>with warmth

>with wrapping the head

>Homeopathy also ascribes certain personality types to certain remedies.

>The silica personality is said to be chronically exhausted and lacking in

>stamina. These people are happy to sit and take no action. The silica

>personality type feels cold intensely. These people are often

>intellectually bright but lack confidence. They obsess about small details

>to the point of exhaustion because they fear failure and being hurt. They

>tend to be shy and have good manners, but are also willful to the point of

>resenting any outside interference.

>

>

>Preparations

>

>

>

>For homeopathic remedies, the remedy material is finely ground then

>prepared by extensive dilutions. In the early days of homeopathy, silica

>was prepared from powered rock. Today, most silica is manufactured chemically.

>

>There are two homeopathic dilution scales: the decimal (x) scale with a

>dilution of 1:10 and the centesimal © scale with a dilution of 1:100.

>Once the mixture is diluted, shaken, strained, then rediluted many times

>to reach the desired degree of potency, the final mixture is added to

>lactose (a type of sugar) tablets or pellets. These are then stored away

>from light. Silica is available commercially in tablets in many different

>strengths. Dosage depends on the symptoms being treated.

>

>Homeopathic and orthodox medical practitioners agree that by the time the

>initial remedy solution is diluted to strengths used in homeopathic

>healing, it is likely that very few molecules of the original remedy

>remain. Homeopaths, however, believe that these remedies continue to work

>through an effect called " potentization " that has not yet been explained

>by mainstream scientists.

>

>

>Precautions

>

>

>

>Homeopaths recommend that anyone with implants or artificial body

>components avoid silica because of its tendency to cause foreign materials

>to be expelled from the body.

>

>

>Side effects

>

>

>

>When taken in the recommended dilute form, no side effects have been reported.

>

>

>Interactions

>

>

>

>Studies on interactions between silica and conventional pharmaceuticals

>have not been found.

>

>

>Key Terms

>

>

>

>Mastitis

>Inflammation of the breast.

>

>

>Further Reading

>

>

>

>

>

>For Your Information

>

>

>

>

>

>Books

>

>

>

>Hammond, . The Complete Family Guide to Homeopathy. London:

>Penguin Studio, 1995.

>Lockie, , and Nicola Geddes. The Complete Guide to Homeopathy.

>London: Dorling Kindersley, 1995.

>

>Organizations

>

>

>

>Foundation for Homeopathic Education and Research. 21 Kittredge St.,

>Berkeley, CA 94704. (510) 649-8930.

>International Foundation for Homeopathy. P. O. Box 7, Edmonds, WA 98020.

>(206) 776-4147.

>National Center for Homeopathy. 801 N. Fairfax St., Suite 306, andria,

>VA 22314. (703) 548-7790.

>__________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

This is only for someone that doesn't have implants. I still have mine but not for much longer!

Also, I thought that silica was something that was found in implants. Isn't it a form of silicone? If so, is that why the body makes an attempt at rejecting the implants?

Another thought....Pamela Lee was on Jay Leno last night. She looks terrible but that is just my opinion. She was really pretty before all of the cosmetic surgery and those BOOBS! When she was the tool time girl. Why is it that some people can have implants and in her case several sets and not have adverse reactions to them. I had heard that she breast fed her son and then found out one of the implants was leaking. However, her sons are very healthy. This is all so confusing. Her BOOBS are huge. Just way too big for her body. They look terrible. She also must have had work done to her face because she just looks totally different. Actually I think she looks weathered. She was very pretty when she was the tool time girl.Diane Myers <dlmyers1960@...> wrote:

Wow! THis is interesting!! I have been losing my hair for at least a year now and wondered why! I guess we can get this at a vitamin shop?

DianeKendal Scioli <kss0171@...> wrote:

Thanks for this information as I'm losing my hair like crazy!

Kendal.Tricia Trish <glory2glory1401@...> wrote:

I found this and found it to be incredibly applicable to us. Note under precautions what it says if you have implants. But, for those of us who are explanted, I think it sounds perfect for getting rid of residual silicone! I looked this homeopathic remedy up based on one of our members recommendations for hair loss....she said it completely arrested her hair loss, and this is the only thing I have heard anyone say worked.

Patty

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0006/ai_2603000663

Silica

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine by Tish son

Description

Silica, sometimes called silicea terra or abbreviated as sil., is a homeopathic remedy. Silica is a mineral and is prepared from silicon dioxide found in flint, quartz, sandstone, and many other common rocks.

General use

Homeopathic medicine operates on the principle that "like heals like." This means that a disease can be cured by treating it with products that produce the same symptoms as the disease. These products follow another homeopathic law, the Law of Infinitesimals. In opposition to traditional medicine, the Law of Infinitesimals states that the lower a dose of curative, the more effective it is. To achieve a very low dose, the curative is diluted many, many times until only a tiny amount remains in a huge amount of the diluting liquid.

In homeopathic terms, remedies are "proved" by experimentation and reports made by famous homeopathic practitioners. Silica was proved as a remedy by the German founder of homeopathy, Dr. Hahnemann (1775-1843).

In homeopathy, silica is often used to treat symptoms of chronic diseases where there is general weakness and a lack of either physical or emotional strength. The rocks silica comes from are hard and compact. Silica is used to strengthen many parts of the body and impart to them silica's hard, dense, strong characteristics.

Silica is used to treat conditions associated with frequent and recurrent illnesses that occur because of a weakened immune system. These include frequent colds, flu, and chronic ear infections (especially those with a thick, yellow discharge or fluid in the middle ear).

Silica is also useful in expelling material from the body. It is used to remove splinters, bits of embedded glass, and other foreign irritants. It also aids in the elimination of stools from the rectum.

Certain skin and bone complaints can also be treated with silica. These include fractures that are slow to heal, rough or peeling lips, acne, weak nails, and ingrown toenails. Other ailments for which silica is considered an appropriate homeopathic remedy are migraines that begin in the back of the head and extend to the eyes, heavy sweating around the head and neck, mumps, dental abscesses, vaginal cysts, mastitis in breast-feeding women, and general low stamina.

One diagnostic tool in homeopathy is to observe when symptoms improve or worsen as a clue to which remedy to use.

Symptoms benefiting from silica worsen:

in cold damp weather in the morning after getting feet wet at the time of the new moon if sweating is suppressed from washing or swimming from lying on the left side

Symptoms improve:

in hot, humid weather with warmth with wrapping the head

Homeopathy also ascribes certain personality types to certain remedies. The silica personality is said to be chronically exhausted and lacking in stamina. These people are happy to sit and take no action. The silica personality type feels cold intensely. These people are often intellectually bright but lack confidence. They obsess about small details to the point of exhaustion because they fear failure and being hurt. They tend to be shy and have good manners, but are also willful to the point of resenting any outside interference.

Preparations

For homeopathic remedies, the remedy material is finely ground then prepared by extensive dilutions. In the early days of homeopathy, silica was prepared from powered rock. Today, most silica is manufactured chemically.

There are two homeopathic dilution scales: the decimal (x) scale with a dilution of 1:10 and the centesimal © scale with a dilution of 1:100. Once the mixture is diluted, shaken, strained, then rediluted many times to reach the desired degree of potency, the final mixture is added to lactose (a type of sugar) tablets or pellets. These are then stored away from light. Silica is available commercially in tablets in many different strengths. Dosage depends on the symptoms being treated.

Homeopathic and orthodox medical practitioners agree that by the time the initial remedy solution is diluted to strengths used in homeopathic healing, it is likely that very few molecules of the original remedy remain. Homeopaths, however, believe that these remedies continue to work through an effect called "potentization" that has not yet been explained by mainstream scientists.

Precautions

Homeopaths recommend that anyone with implants or artificial body components avoid silica because of its tendency to cause foreign materials to be expelled from the body.

Side effects

When taken in the recommended dilute form, no side effects have been reported.

Interactions

Studies on interactions between silica and conventional pharmaceuticals have not been found.

Key Terms

Mastitis Inflammation of the breast.

Further Reading

For Your Information

Books

Hammond, . The Complete Family Guide to Homeopathy. London: Penguin Studio, 1995. Lockie, , and Nicola Geddes. The Complete Guide to Homeopathy. London: Dorling Kindersley, 1995.

Organizations

Foundation for Homeopathic Education and Research. 21 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704. (510) 649-8930. International Foundation for Homeopathy. P. O. Box 7, Edmonds, WA 98020. (206) 776-4147. National Center for Homeopathy. 801 N. Fairfax St., Suite 306, andria, VA 22314. (703) 548-7790.

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