Heavy Metal Exposure and Removal

Heavy Metal and Mercury Toxicity

Avoiding heavy metals is not a simple process. They are now showing up in significant levels in even organic food formulations, and are lurking in places that you probably have not even considered.

In this blog, I want to help you know how you get exposure to heavy metals, what the physical signs of bodily contamination are, and how to start removing heavy metals from your body.

Sources of Heavy Metal Exposure

Unfortunately, the exposure to heavy metals sources have become very intertwined in everyday life, and in some cases, are a permanent part of human functioning. This fact makes it especially important to avoid the obvious sources of heavy metals to keep exposure as low as possible, in order to maintain proper health.

Common exposure sources include:

• Seafood (tuna, prawns)
• Mercury amalgam fillings placed in your teeth
• Personal care products (deodorant, make up)
• Rice protein products sourced from China
• Pots, pans and soda cans (lined with nickel or aluminium)
• Vaccinations
• Living in a home that has lead-based paint or pipes
• Smoking or inhaling second-hand smoke
• Baking powder
• Environmental factors like work sites and chemtrails

With low dose heavy metal exposure during pregnancy, early childhood vaccination schedules increasing near twelve-fold since 1940, and mercury being the primary component for dental fillings, it becomes very difficult to avoid heavy metal toxicity in the early stages of life.

Signs of heavy metal toxicity

Although the signs may appear to be broad, it is a good idea to consider heavy metal toxicity especially if you have had any significant exposure to one or more of the exposure sources listed.

Some signs that can relate to heavy metal toxicity include:

• Chronic pain in the muscles and tissues of the body
• Chronic discomfort, fatigue and illness
• Brain fog – confused and forgetful
• Chronic candida infection
• Gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, heartburn and indigestion
• Food allergies
• Dizziness
• Headaches and migraines
• Mood swings, depression and anxiety
• Nervous system issues such as burning extremities, numbness, tingling and paralysis
• Skin problems
• Sensitive teeth
• Insomnia
• Heavy metal toxicity can also be at the root of common disorders like autism, chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple sclerosis.

If you suspect mercury toxicity you can get blood, hair and urine sample and have it sent it to an accredited lab for more scientific results.

Removing Heavy Metals

It’s important to understand that heavy metal detox is one of the most dangerous detoxification processes to do on your own, and proper medical guidance should be considered. However, if you do choose to tackle it by yourself, it’s best to do it slowly, and consider consuming the following foods for their safer removal:

• Cilantro
• Chlorella
• Parsley
• Kale
• Broccoli
• Onions
• Garlic
• Bentonite clay
• Fermented foods
• Foods rich in zinc, selenium, and vitamin C
• Purified or spring water

A recent study showed that modified citrus pectin promotes healthy urinary excretion of common, mild environmental exposures of mercury, arsenic, cadmium, lead and tin without altering excretion of other minerals, including calcium, magnesium, iron, copper and selenium.

Also, make sure to support the liver and kidneys during the heavy metal removal process due to the stress placed on these areas when removing heavy metals.

If you do choose proper medical guidance, consider discussing chelation therapy and infrared sauna treatments as well.

Safe Amalgam Removal

And lastly avoid sources of heavy metals and if you have mercury fillings in your teeth get them safely removed by an accredited SMART certified dentist, like Evolve Dental Healing.

To find out more and book an amalgam removal consultation – contact us now.