What is a calcium shell?
A calcium shell is a tangible hard shell building around the cells in your body. Think a thin egg shell. This happens when Ca leaves the bones & accumulates around the cell.
When Ca In balance, it is very calming however when it is elevated in the tissue
it is calcifying.
%99 of Ca is in the bones, %1 is in blood.

The body will start breaking down Ca in the bones if the blood needs more.

What causes a Calcium Shell?
-Stress & Trauma
-Vitamin D Supplementation
-Copper Toxicity
-Hard Drinking Water
-Mineral Cofactor Deficiency
(Magnesium, Boron & Potassium)
-Iodine Deficiency

Calcium Shell in a way, is the body trying to protect you from the stressors above. Forcing you to SLOW down, stop the incoming stressors & examine your input/output of nutrients & stress.  

How do you know if you have it?
To look at your true cellular calcium levels you would need to run a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA).

Because only %1 of Ca is active in the blood, blood work is not an accurate representation of Ca status.

& if something is already imbalanced on bloodwork, it has BEEN off for some time.

What are the symptoms?
Depression/Anxiety
Brain Fog
Kidney Stones
Emotionless/Numbness
Slower Thyroid Function
Slower Detoxing
Muscle Aches & Pains
Chronic Fatigue
Less nutrient absorption
Poor Fertility
Feeling slow/sluggish
Post Partum Depression
Osteoporosis
Insomnia
Poor dental health
Tooth Decay
Arthritis
Joint Stiffness
Constipation
Fibromyalgia
Racing Mind
Irritability
Bone Spurs
Memory Issues
Excessive Thirst

What are the symptoms?
Calcium shells block nutrient absorption, thyroid hormone & glucose from getting into our cell.

While also hindering exhaust from getting out.

Basically leaving our cells to starve & suffocate

But don't worry, it is something we can fix!

How do you fix it?
Vitamin K + Boron
After determining if someone has a calcium shell based on their HTMA, they would follow their recommened protocol to support the
body systemically.

I typically have someone start working on their calcium shell around phase 3 (8-12 weeks in) to support the adrenals & liver FIRST. This helps the calcium shell breakup & easier for the body to handle.

Vitamin K helps bring the calcium back inside the cell

Boron helps keep the calcium
inside the cell.

Typically we use both for 16 weeks as this is usually enough time to break up the calcium shell, however many choose to continue both of these because of their extending benefits

Do I need to avoid calcium foods?
Absolutely NOT. You still need calcium in your diet. The elevated calcium does not mean that you have too much, rather, it is a DISPLACEMENT of calcium.

You still need calcium rich foods to support your bones & teeth, regulate your nervous system (calcium= calming), buffer acid & stimulate insulin.

Calcium rich foods will often have the cofactors it needs to be properly utilized.

Best Calcium Rich Foods
Dairy (Raw/Grass fed is best)
Egg Shell Powder
Pearl Powder
Sardines
Nettle Infusions
Bone Broth
Cooked Leafy Greens

Calcium supplements in most cases are not only unnecessary but can cause more harm than good.
They have a poor conversion rate & can actually add to the calcification process because they don't contain the cofactors to be properly used.
Food sources are always best & in the case of calcium, very easy to get.