Tag: silica

Looking at sand through a magnifying lens

Discovery of Organic Silica

Loic Le Ribault’s discovery of living silica from ordinary sand. Microorganisms on grains of beach sand secrete organic acids that convert the mineral silica to organic silica… Read More

Silica Basics

Silica helps keep your bones, ligaments and connective tissues strong. It also helps maintain elasticity of your skin, hair, nails and arteries… Read More

Horsetail, Equisetum

Horsetail is an excellent astringent for the genito-urinary system, reducing hemorrhage and healing wounds thanks to the high silica content. Read More

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: What’s Safe

Pain, lack of full movement, degeneration in the internal portion of the joint from rubbing without lubrication, and eventually a deforming osteoarthritis Read More

Podcast 355: Living Silica Collagen Booster

With Martin Pytela and Scott Paton. Silica (silicon) is crucial for connective tissue health: skin, hair, nails and every other structure in the body… Read More