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Eliminating Heavy Metal Toxins Naturally
   
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Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine is an holistic approach that relies on natural remedies. Sunlight, air, and water are thought of as natural healers; this, along with nutritional supplements and .....
Naturopathic Medicine is an holistic approach that relies on natural remedies. Sunlight, air, and water are thought of as natural healers; this, along with nutritional supplements and .....
Eliminate Heavy Metal Toxins Naturally
Some metals are necessary as these are minerals our body meeds.
Most heavy metals are toxic and cause cancer, thyroid problems,
learning disabilities, neurological problems, hormone
imbalances, and many other health problems. Heavy metals are
found in the foods we eat, the air we breathe, in buildings,
clothes, machinery, tap water, dental fillings and cooking
utensils, just to name a few.
Over half the US population have too much heavy metals in their
bodies. These metals include aluminum, mercury, lead, arsenic,
and cadmium. High levels of aluminum affect the nervous system,
liver and kidneys. Studies suggest that an accumulation of
aluminum may cause hyperactivity in children, Alzheimer's
disease, and dementia in older people. Food and water may be
contaminated when cooked in aluminum utensils. Aluminum can also
be found in deodorants, antacids and coffee whiteners. Mercury
toxicity stems from dental amalgams, fish and shellfish from
polluted waters, paper-making factories, and tap water. Mercury
can damage the heart, brain, lungs, kidneys, adrenal, pituitary
and thyroid glands. High levels of lead stored in body tissues
can be fatal. Lead is found in old painted, lead pipes,
lead-glazed earthenware that's cracked or damaged, bone meal,
tobacco, traffic fumes, unlined saucepans, and fruits and
vegetables exposed to toxic fumes from moving vehicles. Symptoms
of lead poisoning include behavior problems, heart disease, high
blood pressure, anemia, and damage to the heart and brain. lead
also displaces calcium in the body. Arsenic is found in
shellfish, ceramics, insecticides, and wallpaper. Large doses
are fatal. Cadmium is found on or near industrial areas,
cigarette smoke, old plaster, and in rubber products. Too much
cadmium replaces the mineral zinc in the body tissues, affecting
the kidneys and causing high blood pressure.
Since heavy metals are not metabolized by the body but
accumulated in the tissues, essential nutrients cannot be
absorbed. The heavy metals then provoke chronic inflammation and
a breakdown in the immune system which can lead to chronic
dieseases such as arthritis and cancer. Common symptoms of heavy
metal toxicity include depression, headaches, digestive
problems, high blood pressure, fatigue, muscle pain, brain fog,
constipation and hormonal imbalances.
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remove heavy metals from the body. This type of therapy uses a
synthetic amino acid EDTA, that may be injected into the
bloodstream, or an oral chelate may be used instead. The
American Heart Association and other scientific organizations
have spoken out against this type of treatment. When considering
a heavy metal detox program, it's important to check out all
options first. All dental amalagam fillings should be removed by
a qualified dentist who specializes in doing it properly. Drink
plenty of purified water, use only natural deoderants and
cosmetics, avoid antacids and cigarette smoking, and replace
aluminum cookware with stainless steel. Detox often if exposed
to roofing materials, or if you work or live next to a gas
station, or any place that emits or handles dangerous toxic
chemicals.
Safe and effective methods of eliminating heavy metals can be
found at any health food store:
Cilantro - binds so the body can remove metals through the
urine. Apple pectin - binds and eliminates heavy metals.
Chlorella and algae - binds and removes toxins as well as
replaces minerals and nutrients. N-Acetyl Cysteine - stimulates
detoxification in the liver. Milk Thistle - supports the liver
and helps cleanse and detoxify. Alpha Lipoic Acid - anitoxidant.
Juicing with fresh fruits and vegetables is another way of
ridding the body of unwanted toxins and heavy metals. Beneficial
juices include carrots, beets, kale, spinach, garlic, wheat
grass, barley grass, parsley, and cilantro. Other choices are
fruits such as grapes, cherries, grapefruit, blueberries, and
lemons. Juicing not only supplies the body with masaive amounts
of nutrition, but it flushes and cleanses all the organs,
balances metabolism, and aids in effective enzyme acitvity. It
is very important to use only organic fruits and vegetables
which are free of insecticides, pesticicides and chemicals.
Additional fiber should be added such as psyllium and steel cut
oats. Make sure you drink plenty of distilled water to flush out
all the toxic substances.
About the author:
Patricia is a nutrition consultant at a major health food store.
She also writes articles on alternative health, nutrition and
herbal remedies for several newsletters.