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• - Profile : Chemical properties of phosphorus.
• Research: Health effects of phosphorus.
• - Report : Environmental effects of phosphorus.

•  - Notes : Symptoms of Phosphorus insufficiency.
•  - Notes : Symptoms of Phosphorus excess & toxicity.
• - Article : Supplementing your body with Phosphorus.
• - Article : Phos - details of homeopathic medication phos.
• - Article : Ferrum Phosphoricum, a homeopathic remedy.
• - Article : How to Detox your body of Phosphorus.
• Comment: Beware of projecting meanings for symptoms.

  Product Possibilities, NOT Recommendations.

  Product: Phosphozyme Liquid, Biotics Research Super.

  Product: Calcium-Magnesium-Phosphorus + Vitamin D, Liquid (Vanilla).

  Product: Calcium Phosphorus, Calphonite No 2 Liquid, Sonne's.

  Product: Cal (Phos) Apatite Bone Builder Forte.

• Insight: Biochemical dynamics balance short-term imbalances.
• Insight: Test results are influenced by many factors.
• Insight: Those needing Phos may not appear deficient.
• Insight: Apply-and-observe is not continual prescription.
• Insight: Medical tests and treatments tend to be costly & complicated.
• Insight: Some of the better remedies are commonly contaminated.
• Insight: Exercise can both weaken and strengthen bone health.

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Profile : Chemical properties of phosphorus. INDEX
http://www.lenntech.com/Periodic-chart-elements/P-en.htm#Properties

Phosphorous is a multivalent nonmetal of the nitrogen group.
It is found in nature in several allotropic forms, and is an essential element for the life of organisms.

There are several forms of phosphorous, called white, red and black phosphorous, although the their colours are more likely to be slightly different.

White phosphorous is the one manufactured industrial; it glows in the dark, is spontaneously flammable when exposed to air and is deadly poison.

Red phosphorous can vary in colour from orange to purple, due to slight variations in its chemical structure.

The third form, black phosphorous, is made under high pressure, looks like graphite and, like graphite, has the ability to conduct electricity.

Applications
Concentrated phosphoric acids are used in fertilizers for agriculture and farm production.
Phosphates are used for

1. special glasses,
2. sodium lamps,
3. in steel production,
4. in military applications
   ----- (incendiary bombs, smoke screenings etc.), and in other applications as:
5. pyrotechnics,
6. pesticides,
7. toothpaste,
8. detergents.

Phosphorous in the environment
In the natural world phosphorous is never encountered in its pure form, but only as phosphates, which consists of a phosphorous atom bonded to four oxygen atoms. This can exists as the negatively charged phosphate ion (PO43-), which is how it occurs in minerals, or as organophosphates in which there are organic molecules attached to one, two or three of the oxygen atoms.

The amount of phosphorous that is naturally present in food varies considerably but can be as high as 370 mg/100 g in liver, or can be low, as in vegetable oils.
Foods rich in phosphorous include

• tuna,
• salmon,
• sardines,
• liver,
• turkey,
• chicken,
• eggs and
• cheese (200 g/100 g).

There are many phosphate minerals, the most abundant being forms of apatite.
Fluoroapatite provides the most extensively mined deposits. The chief mining areas are Russia, USA, Morocco, Tunisia, Togo and Nauru. World production is 153 million tones per year. There are concerns over how long these phosphorous deposits will last. In case of depletion there could be a serious problem for the worlds food production since phosphorus is such an essential ingredient in fertilizers.

In the oceans, the concentration of phosphates is very low, particularly at the surface.
The reason lies partly within the insolubility of aluminum and calcium phosphates, but in any case in the oceans phosphate is quickly used up and falls into the deep as organic debris. There can be more phosphate in rivers and lakes, resulting in excessive algae growth. For further details go to environmental effects of phosphorous.

Research: Health effects of phosphorus. INDEX
http://www.lenntech.com/Periodic-chart-elements/
P-en.htm#Health%20effects%20of%20phosphorus
LINK 2: http://www.mineravita.com/eng/phosphorus_metabolism.php

Phosphorus can be found in the environment most commonly as phosphates.
Phosphates are important substances in the human body, because they are a part of DNA materials and they take part in energy distribution.
Phosphates can also be found commonly in plants.

Phosphate is a dietary requirement, the recommended intake is 800 mg/day, a normal diet provides between 1000 and 2000 mg/day, depending on the extent to which phosphate rich foods are consumed.

Phosphorus enters the body through diet and is absorbed in the small intestine.
Any excess of phosphorus is ejected from the body through the kidneys.
Regulation of calcium and phosphorus in the blood is regulated by parathyroid hormone (PTH) and vitamin D.

(A) Slight decrease of calcium in blood (e.g. in the case of an insufficient intake of calcium in the body) causes the parathyroid glands to increase the secretion of PTH. PTH stimulates translation of vitamin D in the kidney to its active form. Increased levels of calcium in the blood leads to increased intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Stimulation of PTH leads to reduced excretion of calcium in the urine and an increased excretion of phosphorus.

Humans have changed the natural phosphate supply radically by addition of phosphate-rich manures to the soil and by the use of phosphate-containing detergents. Phosphates were also added to a number of foodstuffs, such as cheese, sausages and hams.

Too much phosphate can cause health problems, such as kidney damage and osteoporosis.
Phosphate shortages can also occur. These are caused by extensive use of medicine.
Too little phosphate can cause health problems.

Phosphorus in its pure form has a white colour.
White phosphorus is the most dangerous form of phosphorus that is known to us.
When white phosphorus occurs in nature this can be a serious danger to our health.
White phosphorus is extremely poisonous and in many cases exposure to it will be fatal.

In most cases people that died of white phosphorus exposure had been accidentally swallowing rat poison.

Before people die from white phosphorus exposure they often experience nausea, stomach cramps and drowsiness.

White phosphorus can cause skin burns.
While burning, white phosphorus may cause damage to the liver, the heart or the kidneys.

Report : Environmental effects of phosphorus. INDEX
http://www.lenntech.com/Periodic-chart-elements/
P-en.htm#Environmental%20effects%20of%20phosphorus

White phosphorus
White phosphorus enters the environment when industries use it to make other chemicals and when the army uses it as ammunition. Through discharge of wastewater white phosphorus ends up in surface waters near the factories that use it.

White phosphorus is not likely to spread, because it reacts with oxygen fairly quickly.
When phosphorus ends up in air through exhausts it will usually react with oxygen right away to be converted into less harmful particles. However, when phosphorus particles are in air they may have a protective coating that prevents chemical reactions.

In water, white phosphorus is not reacting with other particles that quickly and as a result it will accumulate in the bodies of aquatic organisms. In soil, phosphorus will remain for several days before it is converted into less harmful substances. But in deep soils and the bottom of rivers and lakes phosphorus may remain for a thousand years or so.

Phosphates
Phosphates have many effects upon organisms.
The effects are mainly consequences of emissions of large quantities of phosphate into the environment due to mining and cultivating. During water purification phosphates are often not removed properly, so that they can spread over large distances when found in surface waters.

Due to the constant addition of phosphates by humans and the exceeding of the natural concentrations, the phosphor cycle is strongly disrupted.

The increasing phosphor concentrations in surface waters raise the growth of phosphate-dependent organisms, such as algae and duckweed. These organisms use great amounts of oxygen and prevent sunlight from entering the water. This makes the water fairly unliveable for other organisms. This phenomenon is commonly known as eutrophication.

-Notes: Symptoms of Phosphorus insufficiency. INDEX
Notes from a Urine Element Analysis, Accession Number: 577724, Date: 2017-08-20
Provided by Rocky Mountain Analytical, Calgary, AB T3R 0H9
LINK 2: http://www.mineravita.com/eng/phosphorus_disorders.php (2016)
LINK 3: http://www.mineravita.com/eng/phosphorus_disorders.php

Urine phosphorus fluctuates throughout the day; a timed 24-hour collection is the preferred specimen to measure phosphorus.
Random samples are most often used in children. Urine phosphorus excretion is related to dietary intake.

Causes of low urine phosphorus include
• A low phosphorus diet,
• high insulin,
• high growth hormone,
• elevated thyroid hormone,
• excess vitamin D intake,
• high potassium intake,
• hypoparathyroidism, and,
• decreased intestinal absorption of phosphorus
  ----- (phosphate-binding antacids, bile acid sequestrants, other malabsorption states).

Although phosphorus is (usually) enough in food, its deficiency is mainly due to certain diseases such as diabetes, starvation, and alcoholism. In addition, some diseases can reduce the digestibility of phosphorus (Crohn's disease, celiac disease). Also the lack of phosphorus can be affected by certain drugs (e.g., diuretics).

Symptoms of LOW Phosphorus presence.

1. muscle weakness,
2. tingling sensations,
3. tremors, and
4. bone weakness.

   ... may also result in

5. confusion
6. memory loss,
7. seizures, and
8. coma

Symptoms of phosphorus deficiency are also stated as:

• loss of appetite,
• anxiety, mental confusion,
• bone pain,
• brittle bones,
• stiff joints,
• irregular breathing,
• irritability,
• numbness,
• general body weakness,
• changes in body weight,
• fatigue, exhaustion,
• anemia,
• problems with speech,
• susceptibility to infections.

-Notes: Symptoms of Phosphorus excess & toxicity. INDEX
http://www.mineravita.com/eng/phosphorus_disorders.php (2016)
LINK 2: https://study.com/academy/lesson/phosphorus-deficiency-toxicity-symptoms.html
LINK 3: https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/phosphorus+poisoning

Phosphorus is a major mineral in your body needed to build strong bones and teeth.
It also helps with the storage and usage of energy, supports growth and helps maintain acid-base balance in your cells.

Sources of phosphorus include colas, meats, eggs and dairy products, as well as certain plant-based foods.
This wide variety of sources makes phosphorus deficiency rare, but if it does develop, symptoms may include

• a lowered appetite,
• irritability,
• numbness,
• weakness,
• bone pain,
• fragile bones and
• poor bone and tooth development.

As phosphorus levels in your body increase, your need for calcium also increases.
If your calcium intake is not meeting this need, then calcium is robbed from the bones and sent to the blood to restore balance.
This causes reduced bone density, which can increase your risk of osteoporosis. Too much phosphorus is also thought to increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Even though phosphorus is obtained from many sources, taking in so much that you actually reach phosphorus toxicity is rare in a healthy person. However, those with kidney problems could reach harmful levels because the kidneys are responsible for removing excess phosphorus through the urine.

Phosphorus toxicity is rare in a healthy person, but could develop if too much is consumed or an individual has kidney problems that interfere with removal of excess phosphorus through the urine. Too much phosphorus can lead to an imbalance between phosphorus and calcium that robs calcium from the bones. This causes reduced bone density, which can increase your risk of osteoporosis. High phosphorus levels are also thought to increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Excess phosphorus in the body occurs frequently and may be more concerned than the lack of it.
The excess is most commonly caused by kidney disorders, consuming excessive amounts of phosphorus in food and soft drinks (colas), and if the diet does not have enough calcium. Larger amounts of phosphorus in the body and cause a greater need for calcium.

A high intake of phosphorus leads to:
• cardiovascular disease,
• nonskeletal calcification of tissues
  --- (especially the kidneys, where it creates a kidney stone),
• diarrhea,
• poor digestibility of iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc.

Phosphorus poisoning:
a toxic condition caused by the ingestion of white or yellow phosphorus, sometimes found in rat poisons, certain fertilizers, and fireworks.

Intoxication is characterized initially by
• nausea,
• throat and stomach pain,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea, and
• an odor of garlic on the breath.
  
  Other symptoms include
• profound weakness,
• hemorrhage, and
• heart failure
• nervous system symptoms (may) predominate.

After a few days of apparent recovery, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea recur with renal and hepatic dysfunction.

Treatment:
Charcoal and a cathartic drug are administered.
Depending on the length of time since ingestion, intravenous fluids may be used to flush the poison out of the system by diuresis. In some cases, peritoneal or hemodialysis may be needed. The patient requires close monitoring for delayed effects for at least 24 hr.

Article: Supplementing your body with Phosphorus. INDEX
http://www.faqs.org/health/topics/97/Phosphorus-imbalance.html
Phosphorus Imbalance.
2018 --- Free Health Encyclopedia

Phosphorus imbalance refers to conditions in which the element phosphorus is present in the body at too high a level (hyperphosphatemia) or too low a level (hypophosphatemia).

Almost all of the phosphorus in the body occurs as phosphate (phosphorus combined with four oxygen atoms), and most of the body's phosphate (85%) is located in the skeletal system, where it combines with calcium to give bones their hardness. The remaining amount (15%) exists in the cells of the body, where it plays an important role in the formation of key nucleic acids, such as DNA, and in the process by which the body turns food into energy (metabolism).

Most phosphorus imbalances develop gradually and are the result of other conditions or disorders, such as malnutrition, poor kidney function, or a malfunctioning gland.

Hypophosphatemia (low blood phosphate) has various causes.

Hyperparathyroidism, a condition in which the parathyroid gland produces too much PTH, is one primary cause.

Poor kidney function, in which the renal tubules do not adequately reabsorb phosphorus, can result in hypophosphatemia, as can overuse of diuretics (water pills) and antacids containing aluminum hydroxide. Problems involving the intestinal absorption of phosphate, such as chronic diarrhea or a deficiency of Vitamin D (needed by the intestines to properly absorb phosphates) can cause the condition.

Malnutrition due to chronic alcoholism can result in an inadequate intake of phosphorus.

Recovery from various conditions such as severe burns can provoke hypophosphatemia,
since the body must use larger-than-normal amounts of phosphate.

Symptoms generally occur only when phosphate levels have decreased profoundly. They include
• muscle weakness,
• tingling sensations,
• tremors, and
• bone weakness.

  ... may also result in

• confusion
• memory loss,
• seizures, and
• coma

Treatment of phosphorus imbalances focuses on correcting the underlying cause of the imbalance and restoring equilibrium. Treating the underlying condition may involve

• surgical removal of the parathyroid gland in the case of hypophosphatemia caused by hyperparathyroidism;
• initiating hormone therapy in cases of hyperphosphatemia caused by hypoparathyroidism;
• ceasing intake of drugs or medications that contribute to phosphorus imbalance; or
• instigating measures to restore proper kidney function.

Restoring phosphorus equilibrium in cases of mild hypophosphatemia may include drinking a prescribed solution that is rich in phosphorus; however, since this solution can cause diarrhea, many doctors recommend that patients drink 1qt (.9 l) of skim milk per day instead, since milk and other diary products are significant sources of phosphate. Other phosphate-rich foods include green, leafy vegetables; peas and beans; nuts; chocolate; beef liver; turkey; and some cola drinks. Severe hypophosphatemia may be treated with the administration of an intravenous solution containing phosphate.

Phosphorus imbalances caused by hormonal disorders or other genetically determined conditions cannot be prevented. Hypophosphatemia resulting from poor dietary intake can be prevented by eating foods rich in phosphates, and hypophosphatemia caused by overuse of diuretics or antacids can be prevented by strictly following instructions concerning proper dosages, as can hyperphosphatemia due to excessive use of enemas or laxative. Finally, patients on dialysis or who are being fed intravenously should be monitored closely to prevent phosphorus imbalances.

Article: Phos - details of homeopathic medication phos. INDEX
https://www.homeopathicremediesblog.com/remedies/phosphorus/

LINK 2: https://www.herbs2000.com/homeopathy/phos.htm
LINK 3:https://homeopathyplus.com/phosphorus/

Those who need Phosphorus are usually open, impressionable, warm, friendly, and sympathetic people who enjoy company (though some needing Phosphorus may present as apathetic, withdrawn and vague from a spaced-out or foggy feeling, and not wanting company at all). Phosphorus struggles with anxiety that is always much better for company and reassurance – this anxiety can be about anything or everything. Physical complaints often affect the left side of the body first and common problem areas are the lungs, circulatory system, and nerves.

This remedy is suitable for personality types ranging from
those who are sometimes anxious or nervous to those who are usually energetic, open, and sociable.

Generally those which benefit most from phosphorus homeopathy tend to be outgoing and rather charismatic individuals.
They are often quite creative and imaginative, and very much enjoy being the center of attention. They don’t really like to be alone and therefore do very well being surrounded by family and close friends. If they are upset by something, they like to be showered with a great deal of sympathy and attention.

People who usually respond best to as well as get the utmost benefit from the homeopathic remedy phos. are those individuals who have an inclination to be sociable or extrovert by nature. In addition, such individuals are also somewhat charming to others. Such people are usually somewhat inventive as well as ingenious and always take pleasure in being the center of attraction. Such people generally detest being alone or hate loneliness. It has been seen that they are just fine or perform wonderfully when they are accompanied by their family members, relatives and close friends. Whenever they are disturbed or saddened by anything, they want to be showered with lots of attention and compassion.

The homeopathic remedy phos. is basically indicated for patients who are imaginative, sincere or magnanimous, emotional or highly stung, get worried easily and are always full of extreme and vivid apprehensions. Such people may suddenly experience intense fretfulness that may be generated by merely thinking just about anything. Such individuals are not only nervous, but also sensitive to other people. In addition, these people are capable of going too far while expressing sympathy - so much so that they begin to feel exhausted and even sick. Such people usually require plenty of companionship as well as comfort and encouragement. While the homeopathic remedy phos. is most appropriate to treat such symptoms, people enduring these symptoms often feel much better when they are in a conversation or get a massage on their back. People requiring the homeopathic remedy phos. most, have also been found to suffer from palpitations, intense thirst, face becoming easily flushed and a strong craving for cold and energizing foods or beverages.

Common Uses ...

• anxiety,
• Alzheimer’s disease,
• asthma,
• bronchitis,
• increased tendency to bleed and bruise,
• chemical sensitivity
• food intolerances,
• chronic fatigue syndrome,
• hepatitis,
• hoarseness
• pharyngitis,
• phobias,
• pneumonia,
• schizophrenia
• bipolar states,
• valvular heart disorders.

GENERALITIES
• Sleepiness in day-time.
• Sleeplessness before midnight ; goes to sleep late.
• Wakes frequently in the night.
• Sleepiness with drowsiness (coma vigil).
• Anxious, vivid dreams.
• Frequent waking from feeling too hot without perspiration.
• Somnambulism.

Sleep: Great drowsiness, especially after meals. Coma vigil.
Sleeplessness in old people. Vivid dreams of fire; of hæmorrhage. Lascivious dreams.
Goes to sleep late and awakens weak. Short naps and frequent wakings.

Administration of the homeopathic remedy phos. also helps in providing relief from respiratory problems, such as bronchitis, asthma and pneumonia wherein patients experience a constriction in the chest or breastbone. Homeopathic medicine practitioners also prescribe phos. to treat dry and tickly coughs that occasionally result in retching (making efforts to vomit) as well as vomiting. It is also useful for curing phlegm that is splashed with dark red blood. This homeopathic medication is also effective in providing relief from headaches which tend to deteriorate prior to a thunderstorm as well as in the case of laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx). All ailments that are distinguished by a sensation of burning pain are curable using the homeopathic remedy phos.

Article: Ferrum Phosphoricum, a homeopathic remedy. INDEX
https://www.encyclopedia.com/medicine/
encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/ferrum-phosphoricum
Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
COPYRIGHT 2005 The Gale Group, Inc.

Description
Ferrum phosphoricum, abbreviated as ferrum phos., is a homeopathic remedy compound made from iron and phosphorus . Its name is Latin for iron phosphate. The homeopathic formula of iron phosphate is derived from mixing iron sulfate, phosphate, and sodium acetate.

General use
Based on the homeopathic "law of similars," which states that any substance that can cause certain symptoms when given to healthy people can cure sick people with similar symptoms, ferrum phos. is the remedy of choice for patients in the early stages of fever or other inflammatory conditions. It may also be given to patients suffering from low energy or anemia . Of the 2,000–3,000 homeopathic remedies that are available, ferrum phos. is one that often appears on "short lists" of those recommended for a home medicine chest.

It is important to note, however, that homeopaths do not prescribe a given remedy on the basis of a few physical symptoms. They try to match the remedy to the totality of the patient's symptoms, including emotional characteristics and personality traits. Thus a classically trained homeopath would not give ferrum phos. automatically to every patient who walked into the office complaining of fever or a viral illness. A contemporary American practitioner of homeopathy recommends giving ferrum phos. when the person does not have clear and distinct symptoms that would point to another remedy. The profile of the ferrum phos. person is that he or she has a lower fever and is more alert than one who needs belladonna but less upset and fearful than one who needs aconite . Where a patient with the belladonna profile may have a face that is flushed all over with fever, the ferrum phos. patient has clearly defined pink or red patches on the cheeks. The ferrum phos. patient is not focused solely on his or her discomfort and may have conversations with others as if he or she were not ill.

Other characteristics of ferrum phos. patients include a tendency to tire easily.
They are nervous, sensitive people, disturbed by anxiety-provoking dreams. They may be restless sleepers, even though their illnesses are often brought on by overexertion. In addition, ferrum phos. patients often bleed easily; they are more prone to nosebleeds or minor bleeding from the gums at the onset of an illness. If they cough up mucus, it is likely to be streaked with blood.

The homeopathic definition of "symptom" is broader than the standard medical understanding.
To a homeopath, symptoms represent the body's attempts to deal with an internal or external ailment.
They are guides to choosing the correct remedy rather than problems to be suppressed.
A homeopathic practitioner who is asking a patient about symptoms will inquire about the circumstances (e.g., light or dark, heat or cold, rest or activity, etc.) that make the patient feel better or worse. These factors are called modalities in homeopathy. In terms of modalities, gentle motion and applications of cold make ferrum phos. patients feel better, while cold air, nighttime, standing up, and heavy exertion make them feel worse.

A homeopathic practitioner might prescribe ferrum phos. for any of the following conditions:
• tickling coughs accompanied by chest pain
• laryngitis
• red and swollen tonsils
• fevers that start slowly
• ear infections that have not yet produced pus
• incontinence, involuntary urination with coughing, bedwetting
• rheumatic joints
• menstrual periods that begin with headaches
• anemia
• fatigue
• nosebleeds
• sore throats, especially in singers
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• heart palpitations

Preparations
Ferrum phos. is available in the United States in both liquid and tablet form.
It can be purchased from homeopathic pharmacies or over the internet. Common potencies of ferrum phos. are 30C and 6X.
The abbreviation 30C stands for a centesimal potency. This indicates that a process of dilution, along with vigorous shaking (succussion) of the remedy, has been repeated 30 times to achieve the desired potency. The abbreviation 6X indicates a decimal potency, and means that this decimal dilution has been repeated six times. In homeopathic practice, the strength of the remedy is in inverse proportion to the amount of chemical or plant extract in the alcohol or water; thus a 30C preparation of ferrum phos. is considered a much higher potency than a 6X preparation. People using homeopathic remedies at home are generally encouraged to use the lower potencies such as 6X or 12X.

Precautions
The precautions recommended by homeopaths reflect concerns about proper administration of the remedies rather than specifying categories of patients who should not receive a given remedy. The quantity of a homeopathic remedy, for example, is less critical than the frequency of dosing. Homeopathy follows the principle of minimal dosing, which means in practice that the patient is not given a second dose of a remedy (or a dose of a different remedy) until the first has completed its action. Minimal dosing is based on the homeopathic belief that remedies work by stimulating or "jump-starting" the body's own natural defenses against illness rather than by killing germs. In general, however, the more severe the patient's acute symptoms, the more often he or she would be given the remedy. A ferrum phos. patient with a bad cold might be given a dose of the remedy every three to six hours, while one with a milder illness might be given only one or two doses a day.

Precautions regarding homeopathic remedies also include avoiding contamination of the medicine.
The patient should not touch the medicine; it should be dispensed into a cup and tipped directly into the patient's mouth.
Homeopathic remedies are not taken with water but allowed to dissolve in the mouth.
Patients are asked not to eat or drink for about twenty minutes before and after each dose.

Side effects
Homeopathic remedies rarely have side effects in the usual sense of the phrase because they are so dilute.
On the other hand, a homeopathic remedy may sometimes appear to be making a patient's symptoms temporarily worse as part of the healing process. This temporary aggravation of the symptoms would be regarded by homeopaths as an indication that the remedy is effectively stimulating the patient's body to heal itself.

Interactions
Homeopathic practitioners are not as a rule concerned with drug interactions, in part because homeopathic remedies are so dilute that there is little of the original substance to interact with a prescription given by an allopathic physician. In addition, the homeopathic "single medicine" principle, according to which a patient is given only one homeopathic remedy at a time for a given illness, also minimizes potential interactions among different remedies.

For example, a ferrum phos. patient would not be given a different cold or cough remedy unless the homeopath determined that the patient's symptoms were changing and required a remedy with a different symptom profile.

There is, however, an ongoing debate among homeopathic practitioners about the legitimacy of combination remedies.
Many homeopathic pharmacies sell preparations that are low-potency combinations of the most commonly used remedies for use at home. Conservative homeopaths maintain that the possibility of interactions among the different ingredients makes it difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of these combinations.

Homeopaths are, however, concerned about the effect of other substances on homeopathic preparations.
They believe that remedies can lose potency through interaction with heat, light, or other substances.
Guidelines for proper storage of homeopathic remedies include keeping them away from strong sunlight and high temperatures, keeping them in their original containers, and not storing them near perfumes, bleach, or other strong-smelling substances. In addition, patients under the care of a homeopath are instructed to avoid coffee or products containing camphor (lip balms, chest rubs, etc.) during a period of homeopathic treatment and for two days after the last dose. Homeopaths believe that these substances counteract or "antidote" the effects of homeopathic remedies.

Article: How to Detox your body of Phosphorus. INDEX
http://www.faqs.org/health/topics/97/Phosphorus-imbalance.html
Phosphorus Imbalance.
2018 --- Free Health Encyclopedia

Phosphorus imbalance refers to conditions in which the element phosphorus is present in the body at too high a level (hyperphosphatemia) or too low a level (hypophosphatemia).

Almost all of the phosphorus in the body occurs as phosphate (phosphorus combined with four oxygen atoms), and most of the body's phosphate (85%) is located in the skeletal system, where it combines with calcium to give bones their hardness. The remaining amount (15%) exists in the cells of the body, where it plays an important role in the formation of key nucleic acids, such as DNA, and in the process by which the body turns food into energy (metabolism).

The body regulates phosphate levels in the blood through the controlled release of parathyroid hormone (PTH) from the parathyroid gland and calcitonin from the thyroid gland.

PTH keeps phosphate levels from becoming too high by stimulating the excretion of phosphate in urine and causing the release of calcium from bones (phosphate blood levels are inversely proportional to calcium blood levels).

Calcitonin keeps phosphate blood levels in check by moving phosphates out of the blood and into the bone matrix to form a mineral salt with calcium.

Most phosphorus imbalances develop gradually and are the result of other conditions or disorders, such as malnutrition, poor kidney function, or a malfunctioning gland.

Hyperphosphatemia (high blood phosphate) ... has various causes. It is most often caused by a decline in the normal excretion of phosphate in urine as a result of kidney failure or impaired function.

Hypoparathyroidism, a condition in which the parathyroid gland does not produce enough PTH, or pseudoparathyroidism, a condition in which the kidneys lose their ability to respond to PTH, can also contribute to decreased phosphate excretion.

Hyperphosphatemia can also result from the overuse of laxatives or enemas that contain phosphate.

Hypocalcemia (abnormally low blood calcium) can cause phosphate blood levels to increase abnormally.
--- A side-effect of hyperphosphatemia is the formation of calcium-phosphate crystals in the blood and soft tissue.

Hyperphosphatemia is generally asymptomatic; however, it can occur in conjunction with hypocalcemia, the symptoms of which are

• numbness
• tingling in the extremities,
• muscle cramps
• spasms,
• depression,
• memory loss, and
• convulsions.

When calcium-phosphate crystals build up in the blood vessels, they can cause arteriosclerosis, which can lead to heart attacks or strokes. When the crystals build up in the skin, they can cause severe itching.

Disorders of phosphate metabolism are assessed by measuring serum or plasma levels of phosphate and calcium.

Hypophosphatemia is diagnosed if the blood phosphate level is less than 2.5 milligrams per deciliter of blood.

Hyperphosphatemia is diagnosed if the blood phosphate level is above 4.5 milligrams per deciliter of blood.

Appropriate tests are also used to determine if the underlying cause of the imbalance, including assessments of kidney function, dietary intake, and appropriate hormone levels.

Treatment of phosphorus imbalances focuses on correcting the underlying cause of the imbalance and restoring equilibrium. Treating the underlying condition may involve

• surgical removal of the parathyroid gland in the case of hypophosphatemia caused by hyperparathyroidism;
• initiating hormone therapy in casesof hyperphosphatemia caused by hypoparathyroidism;
• ceasing intake of drugs or medications that contribute to phosphorus imbalance; or
• instigating measures to restore proper kidney function.

Restoring phosphorus equilibrium in cases of mild hyperphosphatemia involves restricting intake of phosphorus-rich foods and taking a calcium-based antacid that binds to the phosphate and blocks its absorption in the intestines. In cases of severe hyperphosphatemia, an intravenous infusion of calcium gluconate may be administered. Dialysis may also be required in severe cases to help remove excess phosphate from the blood. The prognosis for treating hyperphosphatemia and hypophosphatemia are excellent, though in cases where these problems are due to genetic disease, life-long hormone treatment may be necessary.

Comment: Beware of projecting meanings for symptoms. INDEX
(Personal experience and awareness)

In our modern world of rush, distraction, intensity, ritual, and authority, many people react to their surroundings rather than responding. It would seem that the educated, highly trained, more powerful, and professional participants tend to increasingly SCAN articles, advisories, research papers, videos, and news reports rather than read or view them in their entirety. For the patient or client who has a problem which is less dramatic, less simple, and as common as a cut, scrap, headache, broken bone, or infection ... getting a relevant diagnosis and and constructive direction for treatment is almost impossible. It is common, in my experience, for Canadian emergency department staff and general practice physicians to scan a Wikipedia article or a general "medical" website for an answer to one or more symptoms uncommon to them. Such scanning, at best, alerts them to the commonly reported and treated rationale that seems to fit that symptom. And the commonly reported and treated are often the commonly assumed, not, the most accurate or effective. Many hazards are attached to this rush strategy.

The more frequent diagnosis tends to apply to no more than 80% of the real cases, leaving a blanket application of the finding producing a 20% failure outcome. That minimum failure will delay an accurate diagnosis, encourage the physician to placate the patient with denials and excuses (disrespect), and, sometimes, lead to treatments and pharmaceuticals which worsen the health of the patient or client, or even produce a fatality. If one procrastinates with any continually degrading health dynamic long enough, it will resolve itself: the person become too ill to seek further treatment, and, will die. Yet, there are situations in which a healthcare worker will devote a wide experience and awareness together with a focused attention to integrating ALL of the reportable symptoms and some of the patient/client history into a picture that indicates a likely accurate diagnosis. And still, there are times when this also can actually be dramatically incorrect. Why?

Symptom patterns presented as "typical" for some illnesses, toxicities, and health disorientations can present in contradictory ways. That is, as is presented above, a phosphorus imbalance may present as an "active" personality expression, or, a "passive" personality expression. How can this be and how can one more clearly understand why these contradictions arise to complicate and confuse our attempts at diagnosing? First, humans are not identical in their physiological makeup, their hereditary exposures, their personal histories of traumatic experiences, their cultural (educational, religious, social & family relationship patterns/rituals), and, their presence expressions of maturity and self-esteem. Yet, they do share a great number of similarities of attitude, behavior and personality expression which enable a degree of communication and interpersonal participation. All mass cultures seek to imprint forms of human authority for purposes of orderliness, peacefulness, and, economy. Most individuals adapt well to participation and its promise of mutual benefit. A lesser number, partly by their awareness of their exclusion from such a promise ... seek a more independent, aggressive, and reactionary presence. Thus, there is a basic dichotomy of personal expressiveness between those who tend to be Action oriented and those who tend to be Members.

A second major contributor to a contradiction of response is that of biochemical expression of personality.
Particularly apparent in the utilization of some homeopathic remedies is the interpretation of fundamental motivations.
For some remedies and patterns, a strong driving motivation will be expressed in drastically opposing ways by different individuals depending upon the maturity and sophistication of the awareness of the individual. When an observer interprets the actions or inactions of a person respective to themselves, they may only see one person "acting out" anxiety, frustration, anger, and violence, as, the action of Impatience. But, another person may be "acting out" a form of Impatience by way of dumbing out, denial, avoidance, acceptance ... which appears to be opposite to the earlier reaction. The secondary response may be a "learned" behavior which is the extension of a realization that all of those "immature" Action behaviors usually result in counterproductive and self-sabotaging interactions from one or more others. Better just to sublimate, deny, ignore, or deaden one's inner conflicts. A less personally owned judgement by the observer might be that the individuals are BOTH expressing a Conflict with their surroundings. One has chosen to participate in a possibly direct, less mature manner, and, the other is participating in a more resigned, depressive, practical, and more socially acceptable manner. These are the two common and easiest to ritualize patterns of expression, though not the only responses possible.

A major factor of relevancy for the interpretation of these forms of "Secondary" Symptoms is the reality that patterns of perception in the host together with advances in their awareness are also intertwined with ongoing experiences which can throw them back, or forward, into expressing the extension of their, in this case, excess or deficiency of Phosphorus. Those experiences which can encourage an alignment with the Active expressions include perceptions of acceptance, awareness, success, achievement. as well as realities of significant improvements in health and decreases in symptoms of ill health: Hope. Predictably, experiences and realities which push one towards expressions of Passivity include social withdrawal, depression, persistent or increasing symptoms of unbalanced health, confusion, flat-lined moods, irritability, resignation, and, irritability ... as well as realities of anemia, fatigue, weakness, bronchitis, hepatitis, pneumonia: Despair. These patterns of expression may remain stable for instances, longer durations, or even appear to be semi-permanent definitions of personality. Viewing the fullness of one side of the pattern of expression together with a recent familiarity with the homeopathic interpretation of Phos, and, the treatment of a recent client successfully with Phos ... are often the practitioner's basis for a current evaluation. But what may be the Primary and core significance of a Phosphorus imbalance?

What ONE context of reality might trigger these two opposing patterns of perception, attitude, and behavior?
A challenge to one's IDENTITY is a consideration. One's physical Identity, survival, is fundamentally challenged when our Reptilian Structure becomes incapable of maintaining a balance of biochemical interactions which it usually maintains through adjustments and responses to thresholds of interacting components. In the case of Phosphorus, we now know that this constant gauge adjusting effort in keeping our calcium and phosphorus working optimally together to build and maintain strong bones and respiratory and circulation cells and tissues is a mission. There are a number of factors which can disrupt this harmony for the longer-term, effectively imposing (building an energy blockage) on our Reptilian Structure a requirement for threshold change, if constant physical alarm is to be ended. Making that threshold change can be viewed as an energetic (neural) modification. Regardless of corrective possibilities, the modified unbalanced threshold settings will be maintained, until, dramatic physical changes are imposed externally, or, energetic changes are introduced internally. In this example, there is only one dominant form of releasing this "energy blockage" for the physical and the internal:

These forms of dramatic change are seldom available to most persons.
An alternative option, available to many more persons, is to utilize phosphorus and calcium supplementation to modify the daily out-of-balance calcium-phosphorus personal biochemical dynamic towards a more health sustaining and health building dynamic. This can also become an imprinted (educated, trained) modification which may effect a longer-term real adjustment according to the duration of practice relevant for the individual. The sought for result is stronger bones and kidneys, healthier circulation and respiratory systems, easier and more constructive forms of communication and interaction, and, a more rewarding life than one has had in recent times to possibly the longer-term.

Product: Phosphozyme Liquid, Biotics Research Super. INDEX
Biotics Research Super Phosphozyme Liquid 2 fl. oz
http://www.healthpalace.ca/biotics-research-super-phosphozyme-liquid-2-fl-oz/
Retail Price: $29.41 --- Special: $25.00 --- (You save $4.41)

For parasympathetic dominance.

Indications:
• parasympathetic dominance,
• reduced circulation,
• cramping,
• nausea,
• calcium-phosphorus balance in calcium predominance,
• digestive distress from excess HCl production, and
• elevated RBC, HBG, or HCT as in blood stasis;
• excessive secretions,
• thyroid hypofunction,
• bradycardia,
• also used as a blood thinner

Ingredients: Liquid nutritional phosphorus from orthophosphoric acid (40 mg per 30 drops)

Suggestion: 30 drops daily with meals or as directed.

Product: Calcium-Magnesium-Phosphorus + Vitamin D, Liquid (Vanilla). INDEX
https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/detail.aspx?ID=836
Organika --- Code: org0992 --- 360 ml --- 1 tbsp (15 ml) / dose --- 24 doses
Reg: $16.99 --- Sale: $14.99 --- (Savings: $2.00)

600 MG CALCIUM / 300 MG MAGNESIUM +D in a delicious smooth vanilla flavour.
An alternative to hard calcium tablets for those with poor digestion, who can't swallow big tabs, or who merely like the taste!

Ingredients:
• 600 mg --- Calcium
• 300 mg --- Magnesium
• 300 mg --- Phosphorus
• 400 i.u. --- Vitamin D-3

  Sources: 
  Tricalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Gluconate, 	 
  Magnesium Hydroxide, Sorbitol, Citric acid, Vanilla flavour, 	 
  purified water, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate used 	 
  as preservatives.
  

1 tablespoon per day in milk or juice. Can be added to honey, cereals, or puddings.

Synergistic Nutrients can make a substantial difference in the uptake of calcium by the bones.
For a variety of different reasons calcium can be difficult to absorb - one of them being that as a mineral, calcium has a negative charge that can repel it from the cells of the body. It’s very important, then, for people concerned about bone health that nutrients be taken along with calcium. Some of them include: magnesium (in a 2:1 ratio), zinc, silica, manganese, copper, boron, and potassium.

While there are others, these are the ones that can make the biggest difference for bioavailability.
Some of these, like magnesium and zinc, can increase absorption in the gut, while others, like the boron and silica increase the actual uptake of calcium by the bones and its subsequent integration as new bone mass.

REVIEW, posted 2018-08-21
From Organika, a respected manufacturer who seems oblivious to the fact that Sorbital, a chemical sugar substitute that become sugar in your system, is highly toxic for many people. I would buy and use and recommend it except for that. I don't need the bleeding, pain, and digestive upset. Hopefully Organika will make the small, simple, and drastic improvement and exclude the Sorbital! Also, there is a significant synergetic benefit to including the Phosphorus ... would be a plus to add the details.

Product: Calcium Phosphorus, Calphonite No 2 Liquid, Sonne's. INDEX
Sonne's Calphonite No 2 Liquid Calcium Phosphorus -- 15 fl oz
https://www.vitacost.com/sonnes-calphonite-no-2-liquid-calcium-phosphorus
Special: US $13.52 --- Retail price: $21.89 --- Save: 38% --- 2018-08-22
Shipping Weight: 1.72 lb

    Easily Absorbed by the Body 
    Vegetarian Source of Calcium 
    Not Constipating when taken as suggested 

This patented process produces marked changes in the crystalline structure of dicalcium phosphate.
Particle sizes are altered and reduced in size - thus increasing the solubility range of the solid phase.
The montmorillonite is changed to a new structure termed - phosphated montmorillonite.

One tablespoon (15 ml) containing only 160 mg of elemental calcium provides, under this process, the same amount of immediately available calcium as does 800 mg of dicalcium phosphate dihydrate similarly processed.

1 Tablespoon directly after each meal (up to three times daily).
May be taken as it comes from the bottle or in water, milk or as desired for dietary supplement.

Shake well before using.
Refrigerate after opening.

Ingredients:
Serving Size: 1 Tbsp.
Servings per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving
• 160 mg --- Calcium
• __ 3 mg --- Iron
• 124 mg --- Phosphorus
• _20 mg --- Magnesium
• __5 mg --- Sodium
  
  Other Ingredients:
• Demineralized water,
• montmorillonite,
• dicalcium phosphate dihydrate,
• manganese gluconate and
• magnesium gluconate.

Product: Cal (Phos) Apatite Bone Builder Forte. INDEX
https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/detail.aspx?ID=4474
Metagenics --- Code: MET0300
Regular: Ca $35.75 --- 90 capsules --- 1 cap 3x/day -- 30 days
LINK: 180 capsules --- $60.75

Ingredients/capsule:
• 228 mg --- Calcium (as MCHC and dicalcium phosphate)
• 119 mg --- Phosphorus (as MCHC and dicalcium phosphate)
• 5 mcg ---- Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)
• Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite (MCHC) from New Zealand
  
  Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
• Gelatin (capsule),
• cellulose, and
• magnesium stearate (veg.).

Cal Apatite® Bone Builder® is a well-rounded formula from Metagenics that is designed to support bone mineral density and also features boron, which may play a role in maintaining a healthy calcium balance. Metagenics Cal Apatite® Bone Builder® with 0.2% Boron provides excellent bone health support with microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate (MCHC), a highly absorbable crystalline compound that provides everything found in healthy bones and is backed by more than 30 years of research. MCHC contains naturally occurring calcium, phosphorus, trace amounts of other minerals, bone growth factors, collagen and other vital bone proteins.

What Makes Up Bone?
The majority of bone is made up of something called the matrix, which has both organic and inorganic parts.
Although we all picture bone as a block of mineral, the vast majority of bone is actually an organic (living) framework.
This framework is made up of a number of different proteins (including Type I collagen) as well as sugar chains called glycosaminoglycans. The inorganic part of bone is made up of calcium and phosphate, which is simply deposited on the organic framework to add strength.

Crawling along this matrix are two cell types called osteoblasts and osteoclasts.
Osteoblasts build new bone, while osteoclasts break down old or damaged bone.
In fact, approximately 20% of any adult's bones are being remodelled at any point in time, and up to 7% of our bone mass is broken down and replaced every week. This helps to keep our bones strong and new. In addition to their outer structure, the long bones of the body also contain an inner core of bone marrow that produces blood and immune cells.

Mineral and Vitamin Storehouse
Bones are important storehouses of vitamins and minerals in our body.
We are all familiar with the ability of bone to store calcium, but did you know that they also store protein, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin D, and potassium? In times of depletion in the rest of the body, the bone is broken down to release these nutrients for use by the body's cells.

Bone as a Buffer
The body's Acid/Alkali balance plays an important role in bone health.
Our body requires being kept at a very stable pH, but acid is produced in the body through normal metabolic processes.

Calcium is the body's major buffering agent and is taken from the bone when our intake of calcium is insufficient.
Many people are acidic because they use substances that must be buffered by the body.
Eliminating the use of caffeine, tobacco, and carbonated drinks decreases the acidic load on the body.
Stress also increases acidity and may be a factor in bone loss.

When Bone Goes Bad
Osteomalacia is a condition in which the bones are weakened, and in severe cases the weight-bearing bones may be deformed (Rickets). There is a normal amount of bone structure present but it is not sufficiently mineralized. Eating a well balanced diet that provides sufficient amounts of protein, calcium and trace minerals can rectify this problem. Osteoporosis, on the other hand, is a loss of bone density. There is less bony matrix present because more bone is being broken down than is being produced. ...

Diet for Boosting Bone Health
A healthy diet, with sufficient protein intake, is one protective factor against bone loss.
Dietary deficiencies of protein cause bone loss because the bone has to be broken down to free protein for the body's use.
Ensuring adequate protein consumption can prevent this needless loss. Good dietary protein sources are: lean meats, fermented dairy products and legumes. If you cannot consume enough protein in your diet, be sure to supplement with protein powder or amino acid complex if you cannot consume enough protein. ... Be sure to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, and try to have them raw or lightly steamed to prevent nutrient loss. Drink filtered or spring water. If you drink reverse osmosis or distilled water be sure to replace the missing minerals with a supplement.

Exercise and Bone
One of the most important factors influencing our bone density is actually weight-bearing exercise.
The stress that we put on our bones during exercise actually creates micro-fractures in the bone that signal the body to remodel that area. This brings in osteoclasts to remove the old bone and osteoblasts to build fresh new bone in its place. Without these signals from exercise, all the food and supplements in the world can't help improve your bone density. This is the main reason astronauts lose bone density in space.

Vitamin D helps bring calcium into the bone.
It is one of the fat-soluble vitamins that are poorly absorbed through the digestive process as we age.
In areas away from the equator, skin production of vitamin D is limited during certain times of the year.
Eating vitamin D rich foods like fish and egg yolks, and taking vitamin D supplements, will help to maintain your bone density.

Vitamin K helps the body create the protein framework for bone building.
One famous study (called the Framingham Heart Study) found that those with the higher vitamin K intake had a significantly lower risk of hip fracture than those with lower levels. In fact, high intakes of vitamin D, in the absence of sufficient vitamin K, can actually increase the risk of fracture. The type of vitamin K beneficial for bone health is vitamin K2, and vitamin K1 has not been found to have the same benefit. ...

Strontium
More recent research has found that strontium is a mineral that has been shown to improve bone mass and mineral density.
The dosing is extremely important as excessive intake can actually cause strontium to replace calcium in the bone matrix, actually making it weaker. ...

Other Requirements for Bone
In addition ... a number of other nutrients. ... manganese, copper, boron, iron, zinc, silica, vitamin A, vitamin C, and the B vitamins. Although they are not directly incorporated into the structure of bone, they are required by the osteoblasts that create bone growth.

LINKS from Lenntech, and others. INDEX
http://www.lenntech.com/

LINK 2: http://rmalab.com/sites/default/files/tests/instructions/20140107_CI_UrineElement.pdf
Rocky Mountain Labs Clinical Info report for Professionals, 2014-01-07
An assessment of the benefits and limitations of various test protocols.

Phone: +31 152 610 900 --- info@lenntech.com

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