Eggshells are packed with the ideal combination of nutrients that do miracles in the treatment of cavities -- large amount of calcium and 27 different minerals.

Eggshells have the same composition as our teeth. They provide enough calcium to remineralize teeth. Boil the shells from an organic free-range egg for 5 minutes. Add some crushed eggshells to your favorite smoothie or grind them finely and add them to your meals.

Health Properties

-- Bones are composed of calcium; our bones and teeth have approximately the same composition as eggshells. The high calcium content (93%) stimulates the hematopoietic function of the bone marrow.

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-- Eggshells are rich in minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, sodium, potassium, iron, sulfur, aluminium and others.

-- Experts say that eggshells contain about 27 different elements. The protein is composed of essential amino acids like methionine, cysteine, lysine, and isoleucine. Properly prepared eggshells are a perfectly balanced source of calcium.

-- Eggshells are great for small children, because their bodies are intensively involved in the formation of bone tissue. This process requires a constant flow of calcium. Add eggshells to baby food to prevent anemia and rickets. Eggshells activate the blood in the bone tissue.

-- Some studies have found that eggshells work great in the treatment of orthopedic diseases like congenital dislocation of hips or osteoporosis.

Make sure you use organic chemical- and antibiotic-free eggs.

Eggshell remedy

Dump the eggshells in boiling water for 5 minutes. The heat will kill off any pathogens. Let them air dry. Grind the shells finely in a coffee grinder. Consume half a teaspoon a day.

Vitamin D stimulates the absorption of calcium, meaning that you should get enough sunlight or eat organ meat like liver.

Source: livingtraditionally.com