Re: Re: More on Silica

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> Why in the world would ANYONE want to take silica

> tablets?

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> Rogene

Here is some information on the necessity of silica.

Kenda

SILICA

There is no life without Silica!

In 1939, the Nobel Prize winner for chemistry, Professor Adolf Butenant,

proved that life as we know cannot exist without Silica. According to

research conducted at Columbia University in 1972, Silica is an essential

nutrient and must be supplied continuously from food sources.

Silica plays an important role in many body functions and has a direct

relationship to mineral absorption, The average human body holds

approximately seven grams of silica, a quantity far exceeding the figures

for other important minerals such as iron. Both Iron and Silica are body

essential, meaning they are needed for carrying out ongoing metabolic work

that is vital to life. Both elements must be continuously supplied.

Many studies that prove the favorable influence of vegetal Silica on the

development of animals have been undertaken. Silica is essential to the

development of the skeleton and mineralization. Silica's absence results in

skelatal deformalities.

Hormonal disturbances in the human organism are often due to a

Calcium-Magnesium imbalance. Several studies have shown that silicon can

restore this delicate balance. Silicon also benefits the assimilation of

Phosphorous. It thus may be considered a catalyst in the use of other

elements.

BONE SAVER!

Osteoporosis is a symptom of the aging process. As Calcium in our body

system leaches, our bones become brittle and weak. By taking only Calcium

supplements, this cannot correct or stop this threatening and crippling

disease because the body cannot assimilate and make use of the Calcium with

the presence of Silica. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that,

instead of effecting healing, supplemental mineral Calcium, on the contrary,

accelerates the leaching away of bone Calcium and by that hastens the

degenerative process of osteoporosis and similar diseases that affect the

supportive and connective tissues in the human body.

For osteoporosis, Silica could stop the pain and even restore the body's

self repair process. Osteoporosis symptoms attack women primarily after

menopause, but the degenerative process starts much earlier in their younger

days. More women are dying of fractures caused by osteoporosis than of

cancer of the breast, cervix, and uterus combined.

In osteoporosis, there is thinning of the bones due to insufficient

production of the surrounding protein medium in which Calcium salts first

deposit. A lack of Calcium in the bone matrix leads to enlargement of canals

and spaces in the bones, giving the bones a porous, thinned appearance. The

weakened bone becomes fragile and may be broken by some minor injury. The

bones may even fracture from normal pressure or stress. For purposes of

remineralization of damaged bones, it is recommended to take sufficient

Silica supplement daily. Bones are made up mainly of Phosphorus, Magnesium

and Calcium but they also contain Silica. It is Silica that is responsible

for the depositing of minerals into the bones, especially Calcium. It speeds

up the healing of fractures and also reduces scarring at the site of a

fracture.

There is more and more research evidence showing that through a

transmutation process, Silica is turned into Calcium when it is needed. That

is why some scientists referred Silica as a precursor of Calcium. Even under

a condition that Calcium is insufficient, the body can turn Silica into

Calcium that the bones need.

Nature's Internal Cosmetic!

Tissue degeneration accelerates due to aging when connective tissue develops

an increasing inability to retain moisture it left unassisted. Silica can

help retard the degenerative process of connective tissue. With Silica,

vitality and life, which are often lost as the years accumulate, can be

naturally maintained or even restored to your skin. Connective tissue

consists of collagen, elastin and mucopolysaccharides, mucous carbohydrates

which help moisture retention. Their ability to retain moisture keeps the

connective tissue " bouncy " and has obvious importance in the prevention of

premature aging. All these important molecules house large quantities of

Silica. Collagen, largely made up of Silica, is the " glue " that holds us

together. Provided our body is enabled to produce enough of it and of

glucosaminoglycane, collagen will keep us young looking.

Hair That Grows!

Hair is nature's greatest enhancer. It makes us sexually attractive and

serves to protect us. Hair deserves to be babied. Hair at 90 micrograms per

gram is almost as rich in Silica as are healthy bones, which contain 100

micrograms per gram. Silica is a major component of hair. Using a good

Silica supplement should be part of your ongoing hair care program for

revitalizing hair. Silica helps to prevent baldness, stimulates healthier

hair growth and assures beautiful shine, luster and strength.

Teeth and Gums!

By hardening the enamel, Silica prevents cavities and preserves teeth.

Silica also prevents bleeding gums and gum atrophy and recession that cause

loosening of teeth, which could ultimately lead to tooth loss. Vegetal

Silica effectively fights caries (ulceration and the decay of a bone or of a

tooth) and inflammation.

Tough As Nails!

Your nail plates are complex protein structures that grow four to five

millimeters per month on average. In cases of deficiency, the rate of growth

slows. So your fingernails can be the first indicators of a Silica

deficiency. Demineralization of the nails precedes by far any

decalcification of bones. It is possible to start Silica supplementation in

time to prevent bone loss.

With Silica supplementation, fragile nails become normal within a short

period of time. Silica will beautify the appearance of your nails and

improve their hardness, making then shinier and less prone to breaking.

There is no doubt that the restorative effects of Silica will be most

noticeable on your hair, skin, nails and teeth. Even so, skin and hair

require Silica essentially for the same purpose as do other tissues. As we

have seen, the supporting collagen underneath skin physically lends it its

elasticity and beauty. Collagen owes that quality to Silica, which provides

a beautiful complexion that is more than a skin deep.

More Benefits:

Silica has inhibitory effects on coronary disease.

Organic vegetal Silica supplementation helps repair and maintain vital lung

tissue and protect them from pollution. By maintaining or restoring the

elasticity of lung tissue, Silica reduces inflammation in Bronchitis. It

acts as a cough decreasing agent. Silica tones the upper respiratory tract

(nose, pharynx, larynx) and reduces swelling because of its positive action

on the lymphatic system.

Silica supplementation keeps menopause free of stress and helps to prevent

many unwanted side-effects of menopause; paramount being the development of

osteoporosis. In men, too, the nervous system and glandular network will

gradually undergo changes that cause deterioration of vital body functions

during menopause. This can also be alleviated by using Silica.

Work with other antioxidants to prevent premature aging and to preserve

youthfulness.

New research has found that antioxidants, like organic vegetal Silica,

protect against harmful radiation.

Silica can help prevent kidney stones and heal infections of the urinary

tract. It is a natural diuretic which can increase excretion of urine by 30%

which leads to a flushing of the water-excreting system and restores regular

and normal functions to these vital organs.

The presence of sufficient Silica in the intestines will reduce inflammation

of the intestinal tract. It can cause disinfection and absorption in cases

of stomach and intestinal catarrh and ulcers. Silica can prevent or clear up

diarrhea and its opposite, constipation.

Vegetal Silica will help normalize haemorrhoidal tissue.

In regulating and normalizing the bowels, Silica has a pleasant side effect;

it can alleviate lower back pain, which often troubles the elderly.

Silica proves effective with female discharge, abscesses and ulcers in the

genital area and cervix, as well as mastitis (especially for breast feeding

mothers).

The intake of Silica acts as a supportive treatment for inflammation of the

middle ear. Because of the beneficial effectiveness on the lymphatic system,

Silica can well be used for swelling of the lymph nodes in the throat.

* Silica helps to stimulate the immune system.

* Normalize circulation and regulate high blood pressure (hypertension).

* Decrease vertigo, headaches, tinnitus (bussing of the ears) and

insomnia.

* Helps diabetes by promoting synthesis of elastase inhibitor by the

pancreas.

* Helps arterial disease by strengthening the blood vessels.

* Helps to prevent Tuberculosis.

* By improving the elasticity of the joints, Silica helps Rheumatism.

* Avoiding or alleviating Alzheimer's disease by preventing the body from

absorbing aluminum and may flush out aluminum from the tissues.

* Stimulates cell metabolism and division.

* Delays the aging process of the tissues; in younger persons, the

tissues typically contain more Silica than in older people.

* Increases mobility and reduces pain in osteoarthritis and sclerotic

conditions.

* Alleviate lower back pain.

* Aids in faster healing of broken bones.

* Beautify hair with shine, elasticity and strength.

* Prevent wrinkles.

According to Professor Loeper, daily silicon needs of humans are 20-30mg.

Supplementation use of organic vegetal Silica extracted from springtime

horsetail ensure than an adequate amount of Silica is continuously available

to the body. With adequate intake, enough assimilation of the vital nutrient

can be assured even when the body's ability to assimilate is impaired. Any

excess Silica not needed by the body is automatically eliminated through the

blood stream, kidneys and intestines.

All of us need Silica, no matter our age. It is important to give the body

dietary sources of Silica early in life as it is during the aging process

when Silica levels in tissue usually drop off steeply. Silica has a direct

influence on absorption of all minerals that the body requires to maintain

that feeling of well-being. Silica adds to the quality of life, and improves

stamina and appearance.

For remineralization purposes, such as bone mending, four to eight times

that amount should be ingested until Silica therapy has proven successful.

This is best done under the supervision of your physician.

Scientists believe that Silicon exists in the body in three forms, a soluble

form, accounting for ten percent of the body's Silicon, a form combined with

lipids and accounting for thirty percent, and a form combined with proteins

accounting for the remaining sixty percent. It is therefore safe to conclude

that our daily requirement of Silica is quite high. In order for us to now

lay down the foundations for shaping and building our body five, ten or even

thirty years down the road we would do well to turn to foods and supplements

that furnish us with daily requirement of 20-30 mg of Silica.

The Good, the Bad and the Right Silica

Finding the right Silica may be confusing at times. Make sure that the

vegetal Silica you use is 100 percent pure aqueous extract. Be sure that it

is from spring horsetail (Equisetum arvense). Only vegetal Silica prepared

by Professor Kervran's method provides pure and safe extract.

 

 

Silica - The Forgotten Nutrient, Klaus Kaufmann - Alive Books, 1993

Silica - A Vital Element for Good Health, Dr. Johannes Schneider

Silica, The Universal Mineral, Gerhard Leibold, N.D.

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[Guest guest]

IMHO, The body should gbe getting whatever silica it

needs from natural sources . . . If the body can't

extract the necessary nutrients from food, the problem

that needs to be addressed is why the body isn't

getting nourishment from food.

I guess I've seen so many problems associated with

silica that I'm gun shy when it comes to contemplating

adding it to the body in an unnatural form.

Hugs,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

I agree, Rogene, but most people don't get most of the vitamins and minerals

their bodies need from their diets. In most instances, it isn't absorption

problems, it is the diet itself. The following foods have a lot of silicon:

Asparagus, barley, oatmeal, strawberries, sprouts, celery, nuts, carrots,

spinach, figs, fish, grapes, apples eggs, chickweed, cleavers and oat straw

tea.

I eat a lot of these foods but I'll bet most folks don't.

Kenda

> IMHO, The body should gbe getting whatever silica it

> needs from natural sources . . . If the body can't

> extract the necessary nutrients from food, the problem

> that needs to be addressed is why the body isn't

> getting nourishment from food.

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> I guess I've seen so many problems associated with

> silica that I'm gun shy when it comes to contemplating

> adding it to the body in an unnatural form.

>

> Hugs,

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> Rogene

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