Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Browsing and saw some posts about hair, growing hair, etc. I " swear by " silica for beatiful hair and nails. All throughout my 20's, and with yo-yo dieting, hair was brittle and growth rate SLOW, as well as with fingernails. Around age 30, started drinking water with SILICA in it. AMAZING! Hair is longest and shiniest it has ever been. Noticed a change in nails, too. I'm sure protein in the diet and eating veggies helped, too. Anyway, here's an article on silica: *Silica:Building Block of Nature Next to oxygen, silicon is the most prevalent element on earth. The mineral Silicon makes up 28.9% of the earth's crust, with quartz being the most commonly occurring form. Within the human body, this naturally occurring mineral is found in the form of silica, a natural compound made up of silicon and oxygen. All connective tissue cells in the body, the nails, the hair and the skin contain silica. Silica plays an active role in bone formation, in giving tissues hold, firmness, and strength, and in bone remineralization. Silica molecules enhance the body's ability to increase water-absorption of essential proteins, acting as a binding agent. By binding existing calcium, protein and water molecules together, they help strengthen and revitalize skin, hair and nails. Foods ordinarily rich in silica often grow in mineral-depleted soils. As a result, our daily diets may lack sufficient quantities of silica. As we age, our supply of silica becomes depleted, resulting in wrinkled, dry skin; dull, lackluster hair; and brittle nails. To minimize these effects, it is important to take steps to replenish our stores of silica. This can be done by eating organic foods grown in mineral-rich soil and by adding a silica supplement. This article is presented as general information only. It is not in any way a prescription for any specific person or condition. Because persons and circumstances vary, self treatment can be dangerous. Consult a qualified health practitioner for advice pertaining to any particular person or case. *taken from AKiN'S Home Page Have a prosperous new year! Jennifer minimalisticliving/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Which brand did you use? For how long? spreadwingsdove <spreadwingsdove wrote: Browsing and saw some posts about hair, growing hair, etc. I " swear by " silica for beatiful hair and nails. All throughout my 20's, and with yo-yo dieting, hair was brittle and growth rate SLOW, as well as with fingernails. Around age 30, started drinking water with SILICA in it. AMAZING! Hair is longest and shiniest it has ever been. Noticed a change in nails, too. I'm sure protein in the diet and eating veggies helped, too. Anyway, here's an article on silica: *Silica:Building Block of Nature Next to oxygen, silicon is the most prevalent element on earth. The mineral Silicon makes up 28.9% of the earth's crust, with quartz being the most commonly occurring form. Within the human body, this naturally occurring mineral is found in the form of silica, a natural compound made up of silicon and oxygen. All connective tissue cells in the body, the nails, the hair and the skin contain silica. Silica plays an active role in bone formation, in giving tissues hold, firmness, and strength, and in bone remineralization. Silica molecules enhance the body's ability to increase water-absorption of essential proteins, acting as a binding agent. By binding existing calcium, protein and water molecules together, they help strengthen and revitalize skin, hair and nails. Foods ordinarily rich in silica often grow in mineral-depleted soils. As a result, our daily diets may lack sufficient quantities of silica. As we age, our supply of silica becomes depleted, resulting in wrinkled, dry skin; dull, lackluster hair; and brittle nails. To minimize these effects, it is important to take steps to replenish our stores of silica. This can be done by eating organic foods grown in mineral-rich soil and by adding a silica supplement. This article is presented as general information only. It is not in any way a prescription for any specific person or condition. Because persons and circumstances vary, self treatment can be dangerous. Consult a qualified health practitioner for advice pertaining to any particular person or case. *taken from AKiN'S Home Page Have a prosperous new year! Jennifer minimalisticliving/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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