Health Issues and Heavy Metals
Health Issues and Heavy Metals
The presence of toxic metals and chemicals can potentially present serious health issues. A major concern today is that a large number of babies are born with high levels of toxic metals due to toxicity in the mothers. A review of over 400 medical studies by the US Environmental Protection Agency revealed that hair tissue mineral analysis is a beneficial test to detect toxic metals.
Toxic metals can cause hundreds of symptoms and contribute to many serious health conditions. There are no safe levels of toxic metals and reducing the presence of toxic metals is a primary goal of your nutritional balancing protocol.
Utilize Testing to Determine Levels of Heavy Metals
We utilize Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis to detect quantitatively the levels of toxic metals and chemicals in the body. This test does not provide levels of toxic chemicals such as pesticides and solvents. Hair tissue mineral analysis only detects metals present in the hair tissue. No test can detect all toxic metals as some are hidden deep within the tissues and organs. The unique value of hair mineral tissue analysis is not so much to detect toxic metals but to guide the balancing of body chemistry to assure their safe and swift removal. By using the seven methods, the metals will be removed without the need for synthetic chelators.
Toxic metals are often layered deep within body tissues. The recommended diet, supplementation, lifestyle, and detoxification program will slowly release layer after layer. Hidden metals will often be revealed on future mineral tests as they are eliminated through the hair, skin, and other eliminatory routes.
Most common Heavy Metals
The most common heavy metals and what we test for include:
- lead
- mercury
- cadmium
- arsenic
- aluminum
In reference to the six steps to rebalancing the body, there are additional methods that I have found are effective. Infrared saunas can be extremely beneficial for heavy metal detoxification. Saunas are often more effective for heavy metal detox vacation than steam baths, hot tubs, or tub baths, by stimulating the skin, the largest organ of detoxification. They can also help enhance circulation and oxygenation of the body. The best times for using them are first thing in the morning or last in the evening before bedtime.
Symptoms of Heavy Metal Toxicity
- diarrhea
- nausea
- abdominal pain
- vomiting
- shortness of breath
- tingling in your hands and feet
- chills
- weakness
Balancing the Body
Balancing the body requires time. In many cases, vital minerals have been replaced in the body tissues with toxic metals. These toxic metals are often bound in the tissues and may not show up in your initial hair tissue mineral analysis. The process of correct healing and rebuilding of body chemistry may require many months or even years depending on your condition at the beginning of the program. It is a well-known fact that it often takes six months to replenish one mineral, such as iron (reserves) in an individual with iron deficiency anemia. Additional factors such as diet, lifestyle, stress, and medications can all impact mineral levels and ratios which impact the rate of improvement and healing.
Six Steps to Rebalance the Body
Six different methods are used simultaneously within a dietary supplement and lifestyle program to assist in the reduction of toxic metals. These are
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- Improve your energy level
- Provide support for the organs of elimination
- Reducing exposure
- Supplements with the heavy metal antagonist
- Supplement with natural heavy-metal chelators
- Recommend other natural detoxification methods
Healing and Retracing
Healing reactions are symptoms that accompany changes in body chemistry as deep healing occurs. Retracing is the process where the body goes back and revisits chronic conditions in order to heal them completely. These may include sites of infections or injuries. An inflammatory process may occur for a few days or less.
Most people experience half a dozen or more low-grade chronic infections of which they are not aware. These may flare up or become more painful as the healing process proceeds. Common sites are the eyes, ears, throat, sinuses, bladder, and intestines. These types of symptoms will usually pass within a few days with supportive measures such as additional rest and sleep. Also, be sure to contact your healthcare provider as they may have you temporarily stop your detox supplement protocol.
How Toxic Metals are Eliminated
When a heavy metal elimination occurs, toxic metals are first moved from storage tissues into the bloodstream. They are then sent to the liver, kidneys, bowel, and skin for removal from the body. During the time the toxic metals are present in the blood, you may experience symptoms such as a headache, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea constipation, or stomach pain.
These reactions are normal and part of the deep healing of the body. They usually pass within a day or two. It is best to temporarily stop your nutritional supplement protocol and rest more during this time. As always, drink plenty of purified water as well.
How to Get Started?
If you are ready to determine if you have heavy metals call, email, or text us to learn what the first steps are to testing. This will vary by individual depending on where you are at on your wellness journey. We’d love to help wherever you need us.
