Nourish at the Cellular Level
Hyland’s Brand Cell Salts
What Are Cell Salts? The Gentle Minerals Your Body Already Recognizes
If you’ve ever wondered why you can eat the right foods, take the right food based supplements, and still feel depleted—cell salts might be the missing link.
Cell salts (also called tissue salts or biochemic salts) are micro-mineral homeopathic remedies that support how the body uses minerals, not just how much you consume. Think of them as the spark that helps nutrients become usable fuel inside the cell.
They work on a subtle, energetic level—helping your cells absorb, assimilate, and distribute minerals more efficiently. This is why they’re so loved by holistic practitioners, moms, and those with complex sensitivities like alpha-gal, histamine intolerance, mast cell issues, or supplement reactions.
They’re gentle, safe in pregnancy, child-friendly, and an easy entry point into homeopathy.
Who Created Cell Salts?
Cell salts were developed in the late 1800s by Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schüßler, a German physician.
While studying cellular physiology, he realized that every cell in the body depends on 12 foundational minerals for health and repair. His theory was simple but profound:
“Disease begins when mineral balance within the cells is disturbed.”
He believed that by restoring these core minerals in homeopathic micro-doses, the body could return to balance naturally.
Schüßler wasn’t trying to replace classical homeopathy or traditional nutrition—he created a bridge between the two.
Important note: Cell Salts Contain Lactose
Most traditional cell salts contain lactose because the minerals are triturated (ground) into a lactose base.
However:
The amount of lactose is extremely small.
Many people with dairy sensitivities tolerate them well because it’s lactose only, not casein (the inflammatory protein).
For more sensitive individuals (including some alpha-gal individuals), lactose-free cell salts are available.
If you want the lowest-reactivity option, look for lactose free cell salts or those in sucrose form.
Where Can You Buy Cell Salts?
Here are reliable, high-quality options:
1. Hyland’s Cell Salts
Widely available, affordable, great for families.
Tablets (contain lactose)
2. Newton Homeopathics Or Jackson’s Naturals
Lactose-free liquid blends—excellent for sensitive individuals, and those avoiding dairy.
3. Local Natural Health Shops
Many carry Hyland’s brand. Including Natural Grocers.
6. Online Retailers
Why I Use Cell Salts in My Practice
And Why This Post Kicks Off a Full Cell Salt Series
The women in this community already eat better than most.:
Prioritizing high-quality, nutrient-dense foods
Examining sourcing and supporting regenerative farms
Choosing grass-fed meats, pasture-raised eggs, raw or low-processed dairy when tolerated
Making sourdough, meat stock, and home-cooked meals
Lowering toxin load in your home, water, and personal care
Supporting your kids with whole foods and gentle wellness tools
And yet… you or your children still sometimes find yourselves:
tired for “no obvious reason”
dealing with cavities despite a nourishing diet
showing signs of mineral depletion
struggling with cramps, sleep, or mood
feeling bloated, sluggish, or “off”
or noticing chronic patterns that don’t match how well you’re actually caring for your body
That’s because high-quality nutrition only gets you so far if the cells themselves can’t properly use the minerals you’re giving them.
And this is where cell salts change everything.
Cell salts help the body absorb, assimilate, and utilize minerals at a cellular level—unlocking the nourishment you’re already working so hard to provide.
This is why they’re such a powerful tool for women who are doing so much right and still feel like something’s missing.
And this post is just the beginning.
Welcome to the Cell Salt Series
Over this series, you’ll learn:
✨ What each of the 12 cell salts does
✨ Which symptoms—acute and chronic—match each salt
✨ How to use them for everything from colds to cavities to cramps
✨ How to choose the right salt even if you’re brand new to homeopathy
This will become your go-to guide for choosing the right cell salt for any common issue—especially when your traditional methods alone isn’t moving the needle.
Next in this series with Ferrum Phos—the inflammation and first-aid cell salt—because so many of you are navigating low-grade fevers, lingering inflammation, viral flus, and “off and on” sickness cycles right now.
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