Tissue salts & their uses

■ CALC FLUOR – tissue elasticity restorer. “This is good for stretch marks, lax ligaments, broken or varicose veins, and prolapse of the womb or other organs,” Alison says. “It reduces flabbiness and helps the body to return more easily to a normal condition after the birth.”

■ CALC PHOS – cell builder and restorer. “It’s really important for you to have enough of this one; I think this is where osteoporosis has its roots if Mother Nature has to raid your bones or teeth reserves to service the pregnancy,” Alison says.

■ CALC SULPH – blood purifier, purulent agent. This is also good for cold sores, bladder infections, and insect or spider bites.

■ FERR PHOS – anti-inflammatory. “This is good for the onset of any ‘itis’ during pregnancy, such as rhinitis or tonsillitis, as well as infections and throbbing frontal headaches,” Alison says.

■ KALI MUR – detoxifying agent. This is useful for nausea, and for mucus, sinus or respiratory problems or phlegm.

■ KALI PHOS – nerve and brain cell agent. “Take this for mental, emotional or physical exhaustion, and insomnia,” Alison advises.

■ KALI SULF – metabolism, pancreas conditioner. “If there’s been an infection resulting in any kind of greenish-yellow discharge, use this; it’ll also help for the feeling of not having enough air,” says Alison.

■ MAG PHOS – pain and cramp soother. “This is good for hiccups, stitches, cramps or spasms in the legs and feet, as well as the inability to relax. It soothes Braxton Hicks contractions and labour pains,” Alison says.

■ NAT MUR – water distributor. “This also helps with a lack of vitality.” ■ NAT PHOS – acidity neutraliser. “This also helps to ease sugar cravings and lactic-acid stiffness in the muscles after exertion,” Alison says.

■ NAT SULF – liver cleanser. “Good for nausea, lymphoedema and water retention.”

■ SILICEA – skin and connective tissue conditioner. “This is the one to take for hair loss, weak nails and nail biting, and light or noise sensitivity,” Alison says. ●