Taking Silica for the Neck and Head

[kewia]

MODERATION NOTE: The first eight posts in this thread were moved here from 'Whitney Updates'

Recently, I started making some headway on lymph and inflammation in the neck area. Some chinese herbs I started were working to get my lymph moving and it was starting to help when (I got diverted by the flu and had to break). I personally hypothesize my CSF is also blocked or slowed by lymph blockage.

Would interest me too. Did you also have neck stiffness and dizziness, which got's worse when moving your head backward/looking into heaven/extension position?

 

[Violeta]

Would interest me too. Did you also have neck stiffness and dizziness, which got's worse when moving your head backward/looking into heaven/extension position?

I am reading about silica this morning and look what I found about silica in the homeopathic materia medica. You don't have to have every symptom.

Head.--Aches from fasting. Vertigo from looking up; better, wrapping up warmly; when lying on left side (Magnes mur; Strontia). Profuse sweat of head, offensive, and extends to neck. Pain begins at occiput, and spreads over head and settles over eyes.

 

[kewia]

Head.--Aches from fasting. Vertigo from looking up; better, wrapping up warmly; when lying on left side (Magnes mur; Strontia). Profuse sweat of head, offensive, and extends to neck. Pain begins at occiput, and spreads over head and settles over eyes.

You probably refer to: https://angelshomeopathicdispensary.com.au/product/silicea/, interesting.

Taking Zeolith which is also composed of Silica helped at the beginning of neck stiffness and dizziness, but wore off after some time.

 

[sunshine44]

I am reading about silica this morning and look what I found about silica in the homeopathic materia medica. You don't have to have every symptom.

Head.--Aches from fasting. Vertigo from looking up; better, wrapping up warmly; when lying on left side (Magnes mur; Strontia). Profuse sweat of head, offensive, and extends to neck. Pain begins at occiput, and spreads over head and settles over eyes.

fascinating and timely. I have been experimenting with homeopathy for 6 months and am finding it very helpful and i seem to be able to tolerate it which is a huge plus.

 

[jaybee00]

Homeopathy is a pseudoscience. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeopathy

You can tolerate it because it’s water and there is no active ingredient.

 

[sunshine44]

Homeopathy is a pseudoscience. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeopathy

You can tolerate it because it’s water and there is no active ingredient.

This is absolutely false info.

 

[jaybee00]

Nope—sorry zero evidence for homeopathy.

https://www.statnews.com/2016/02/26/reject-pseudoscience-homeopathy/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smar...ts-conclude-homeopathy-doesnt-work-180954534/

Anyway, this is off-topic and not related to Whitney.

 

[kewia]

Anyway, this is off-topic and not related to Whitney.

I think it would be advisable to open another thread to talk about it.
I think there is much interest in discussion about it.

 

[Judee]

I did mention to someone recently that horsetail tea* is supposed to be high in silica. It seems to have a slight viscosity to it as well and is very soothing to drink.

I don't have a steady supply of it though so cannot say if it would help long term with loose ligaments. Maybe someone on a silica supplement can chime in and say if they are helped that way with the additional silica.

*Be aware that it also contains anti-thiamine factors so I wouldn't take it near your thiamine supplements.

 

[Violeta]

There is a silica supplement from bamboo. rather tasteless, you can add it to tea.

 

[cph13]

There is a silica supplement from bamboo. rather tasteless, you can add it to tea.

I use Alta silica for the orthosilicic acid when my nails get ugly. Little did I know about bamboo extracts benefits...I found this after reading your post https://beautyandcutie.com/pages/silica-hair-skin-and-nails. I will be adding bamboo supps to my regime. Do you know of a reliable brand????
Thank you for the information on bamboo.

 

[Violeta]

I use Alta silica for the orthosilicic acid when my nails get ugly. Little did I know about bamboo extracts benefits...I found this after reading your post https://beautyandcutie.com/pages/silica-hair-skin-and-nails. I will be adding bamboo supps to my regime. Do you know of a reliable brand????
Thank you for the information on bamboo.

That's a really good article! The bamboo silica that I have is a powder, and I put it in a glass jar. I wasn't taking it regularly so I've had it for a long time and can't remember where I bought it. I think it was from Bulk Supplements.

 

[cph13]

That's a really good article! The bamboo silica that I have is a powder, and I put it in a glass jar. I wasn't taking it regularly so I've had it for a long time and can't remember where I bought it. I think it was from Bulk Supplements.

Violeta...I just began using bamboo. I can't believe how my nails improved AND THE CUTICLES. I'm still taking Silica as well. I may just give it up and see if I can just maintain with the bamboo. Thank you ever so much. Happy healing xo C

 

[Violeta]

Violeta...I just began using bamboo. I can't believe how my nails improved AND THE CUTICLES. I'm still taking Silica as well. I may just give it up and see if I can just maintain with the bamboo. Thank you ever so much. Happy healing xo C

You're welcome! Good news makes me happy.

 

[Byles]

I take the occasional cup of horsetail tea, which sometimes gives me a direct minor boost. I'm hesitant to have it often because of it's effect on potassium.
it grows well on depleted soils as it's takes its nutrition from very low, much lower than other plants. It's a very interesting plant.

 

[Wayne]

I can't believe how my nails improved AND THE CUTICLES.

Hey @cph13 (Hi @Violeta) -- Always happy to hear improvements like this. I find the potential for various nutritional therapies rather fascinating. I've taken diatomaceous earth for my own silica requirements for some time. You can get it in large quantities that will last for years for very little money. I just did a quick query on an AI website, and got the following:

Answer​

Diatomaceous earth (DE) typically contains 80-90% silica, with some sources indicating it can range from 83% to 96% silica content. This high silica content is primarily in the form of amorphous silicon dioxide. When comparing this to other foods high in silica:​

1. Horsetail (Equisetum arvense): Horsetail is known for its high silica content, which can be up to 25% of its dry weight. This makes it one of the richest plant sources of silica, but still significantly lower than the silica content in diatomaceous earth.
2. Bamboo: Bamboo shoots also contain silica, but the content is generally lower than that of horsetail. The silica content in bamboo can vary, but it is typically around 10-20% of its dry weight.

In summary, diatomaceous earth has a significantly higher silica content compared to horsetail and bamboo, making it one of the richest sources of silica available.​

Based on the search results provided, there is no established recommended daily allowance for silica or diatomaceous earth intake. However, we can glean some information about typical dosages and potential health effects:​

1. In a study examining its effect on cholesterol, participants took 250 milligrams of diatomaceous earth three times a day for 8 weeks. This suggests a total daily intake of 750 mg was used in research.
2. Some sources recommend starting with about one teaspoon of food-grade diatomaceous earth with liquid once a day, gradually increasing to up to two teaspoons daily. This is typically done on an empty stomach.

 

[Violeta]

Hey @cph13 (Hi @Violeta) -- Always happy to hear improvements like this. I find the potential for various nutritional therapies rather fascinating. I've taken diatomaceous earth for my own silica requirements for some time. You can get it in large quantities that will last for years for very little money. I just did a quick query on an AI website, and got the following:

Answer​

Diatomaceous earth (DE) typically contains 80-90% silica, with some sources indicating it can range from 83% to 96% silica content. This high silica content is primarily in the form of amorphous silicon dioxide. When comparing this to other foods high in silica:​

1. Horsetail (Equisetum arvense): Horsetail is known for its high silica content, which can be up to 25% of its dry weight. This makes it one of the richest plant sources of silica, but still significantly lower than the silica content in diatomaceous earth.
2. Bamboo: Bamboo shoots also contain silica, but the content is generally lower than that of horsetail. The silica content in bamboo can vary, but it is typically around 10-20% of its dry weight.

In summary, diatomaceous earth has a significantly higher silica content compared to horsetail and bamboo, making it one of the richest sources of silica available.​

Based on the search results provided, there is no established recommended daily allowance for silica or diatomaceous earth intake. However, we can glean some information about typical dosages and potential health effects:​

1. In a study examining its effect on cholesterol, participants took 250 milligrams of diatomaceous earth three times a day for 8 weeks. This suggests a total daily intake of 750 mg was used in research.
2. Some sources recommend starting with about one teaspoon of food-grade diatomaceous earth with liquid once a day, gradually increasing to up to two teaspoons daily. This is typically done on an empty stomach.

I'm trying the DE, Wayne. I have some, it's inexpensive, as you said, it dissolves easily, and it's easy to take.

Also, I am starting to give it to my dogs.
It helps with other things, which I am going to look up and read about again.
Thank you for the directions.

 

[Violeta]

Some other symptoms that may indicate a silica deficiency.

And PS: Although this is from a Materia Medica for homeopathic remedies, one does not need to take the remedy in the homeopathic form. And, if one doesn't trust homeopathic remedies or information from a book that lists symptoms that remedies are good for, there is a book called The Biochemistry of Man, by Bernard Jenson, 644+ pages, that lists symptoms for cell salt (we call them minerals) deficiencies. And the symptoms he lists naturally line up with the symptoms listed in the homeopathic materia medica.

Back.--Weak spine; very susceptible to draughts on back. Pain in coccyx. Spinal irritation after injuries to spine; diseases of bones of spine. Potts' disease.

Extremities.--Sciatica, pains through hips, legs and feet. Cramp in calves and soles. Loss of power in legs. Tremulous hands when using them. Paralytic weakness of forearm. Affections of finger nails, especially if white spots on nails. Ingrowing toe-nails. Icy cold and sweaty feet. The parts lain on go to sleep. Offensive sweat on feet, hands, and axillæ. Sensation in tips of fingers, as if suppurating. Panaritium. Pain in knee, as if tightly bound. Calves tense and contracted. Pain beneath toes. Soles sore (Ruta). Soreness in feet from instep through to the sole. Suppurates.

Skin.--Felons, abscesses, boils, old fistulous ulcers. Delicate, pale, waxy. Cracks at end of fingers. Painless swelling of glands. Rose-colored blotches. Scars suddenly become painful. Pus offensive. Promotes expulsion of foreign bodies from tissues. Every little injury suppurates. Long lasting suppuration and fistulous tracts. Dry finger tips. Eruptions itch only in daytime and evening. Crippled nails. Indurated tumors. Abscesses of joints. After impure vaccination. Bursa. Lepra, nodes, and coppery spots. Keloid growths.

Aversion to daylight (sensitive to light) and sensitive to noise.