Heavy Metal Poisoning
Toxic metals blocks nutrients from being absorbed by vital organs leaving them unhealthy and unable to function at their optimal capacity. Lead detox is a powerful blend of herbs vitamins and minerals scientifically engineered to bind with these toxins, like a magnet, pulling toxins from vital organs to be eliminated through waste and secretions. This first step to recovery also lays a foundation to healing by strengthening the liver and kidneys. Brilliance, the second step, completes the healing process by supplying the body with the nutrients necessary for the body to begin healing itself. This blend focuses on providing the cells with nutrients needed for proper neurotransmitter, cell to cell communication, which enhances the brains and heart capacity to function. Poisons do their damage mostly in two ways: 1) by interfering with normal physiology or the action steps that the body performs necessary to life and 2) changing the anatomy or structure of cells causing them to die or changing their ability to perform the physiology or action steps required for life. Either way, the result is the same. All action or physiology happens at the cellular level. The anatomy or structure or the way a cell is built is directly related to how it must perform. Each cell in the body is surrounded by a two layer wall or fence that the cell uses to protect itself from and communicate with the world outside. The cell wall is made of 50-60% fat and 40-50% protein. The two form a dynamic fluid matrix possessing all the characteristics necessary to perform all the necessary functions of cell life. Metals and other poisons like chemicals, mold toxins and the toxic waste from bacteria and other parasites are fat soluble. They dissolve in and move through fat. If they gain entrance to the body they end up in the cell walls. Residing in the fat, they cause some of the fat to change shape. The new fats are too long, have the wrong connections between elements or have a funny shape or all of the above. They are square pegs trying to fit into round holes. The new shapes change the ability of the fats to fit into the anatomy of the cell or function in the action steps or physiology necessary to sustain cell life. So the action or physiology of the body is slowed down and illness results or the action stops and death results. Death can occur from metal poisoning but is dependent upon the dose. Usually people inhale or ingest small amounts of metals which build up in the body slowly interfering with function and slowly causing illness which may ultimately end in death. Lead poses the greatest danger to babies and young children whose developing brains and neurological systems are very susceptible to its devastating effects, which include learning disabilities, behavioral problems, reduced IQ, mental retardation, academic failure, brain damage, neuropsychological deficits, hyperactive behavior and attention deficit disorder, antisocial (criminal) behavior, as well as seizures, coma, and death at very high levels. More than ever, we are really suffering from an increase of toxic substances in our bodies? Breast Cancer has increased by 80% since the 'seventies'. Other forms of cancer have also increased significantly. Some of the increase can be explained away by the fact that people live longer and modern living is more stressful, however the increase in cancer can not be explained by these factors alone.Other problems afflicting most developed societies are an increase in the incidence of dementia, unruly behaviour in children and a loss of sperm count. Mental health problems too are on the increase. All of these problems are complex and affected by several factors, but one undeniable fact is that there is an increase in the uptake of toxins from our diet and that the increased toxic load are responsible for at least some of the problems. Detoxing can help. Although some of the increase is due to people living longer much of it has to be down to the increased toxic load we experience, some of this is from what we eat. Food has become less nutritious and we eat more of it these days, some of this increase is probably related to the nutritional deficiencies. Toxins to avoid: Lead In the ancient world and the middle ages, sugar of lead (lead acetate) was used to sweeten wines, usually resulting in severe and widespread lead poisoning. Something similar happened in England in the 18th Century when the cider producers used it for the same purpose. The resulting symptoms were so common that they became known as Devonshire Colic. Its use in sweetening beers was banned in England in the early part of the 20th century. Although no longer so common in our environment it is estimated that over half a million children in the USA have dangerously high levels. Mercury The Victorians used mercury compounds in ointments and as a cure for diseases such as syphilis but they were also quite capable of dishing it out to their children as a cure for constipation. Experts rate it as being between 1000 and 5000 times more toxic than lead. Replace these amalgam tooth fillings as soon as you can! The UK is a curious case, most countries are eliminating amalgam in dentistry, some even paying citizens to have their old stoppings replaced, however the British State discourages removal. There are probably economic reasons for this. Symptoms are too numerous to mention. We have had several people posting tips on health who say that having their fillings removed made a dramatic difference. Cadmium A serious poison, however it is no longer a high risk in the developed countries. The metal was until quite recently used as an anti-corrosion coating. Like Aluminium it is known to cause a type of damage to brain cells that are characteristic of Alzheimer's Disease. Search Keywords; neurfibrillary tangles, Early onset dementia (EOD) Aluminum and Aluminium Not by definition a heavy metal but definitely to be avoided. Aluminum is perhaps the most serious toxin in our environment. By far the most serious threat is the use of alum to take the cloudiness out of drinking water. Other sources are to be found in antacids and food additives such as aerating or raising agents. The body has several systems in place to prevent it from reaching the brain as, once past the blood-brain barrier it is more neurotoxic than cadmium or mercury. If you are pregnant or lactating then avoid. Like lead it has been implicated in behavioral problems (such as Attention Deficit Disorder) in children. Aluminum intoxication is usually a slow process and it can take 15 to 20 years for the symptoms to develop. No figures appear to exist regarding its duration in the brain, however some experts set the half-life at 100 years plus. Older people have less effective kidneys and blood-brain barriers and are therefore much more at risk. Other groups at risk are those with the chromosome 21 disorder that is common among Alzheimer's sufferers also the abnormal condition that results in Downs Syndrome. The widespread use of aluminum in additives and medications is reminiscent of the 'sugar of lead disaster' of the last century - see Lead. Aluminium is used as a catalyst in the production of some margarines and spreads. A dangerous new fad is using Alum crystals to rub under arm areas to inhibit perspiration. Even some apparently reputable health food stores stock them, claiming falsely that they do not have the type of aluminum that gets in to the body. Ask if they are from Bauxite and the assistant will usually agree but be quite unaware that Bauxite is the principal source of aluminum. More information. Arsenic Present in groundwater in some countries. When visiting Bangladesh take note of where the water you drink comes from. The practice of obtaining drinking water from tube wells has led to what is perhaps the world's worst environmental disaster. The government there has been slow to respond to the problem and some of the measures taken to try to correct the problem has added more toxicity to the water. There has been some concern in the USA that the relaxation of regulations has allowed some groundwater to reach levels that could be harmful over long periods of time. The mining industry is usually the cause of the problem. If there are mining activity in your area make enquiries. Nickel Like Aluminum, Nickel has increased in the human environment over the past few decades, getting in to our bodies via industrial pollution and stainless steel cookware. Nickel has until recent times not been considered a serious toxin, however it is one of the many pollutants known to cause allergies. Margarines, even some so called healthy options have traces as it is used as a catalyst in the production process. Copper A nutrient in small quantities. copper from water pipes can in theory pose a problem in soft water and acid water regions, however copper is of much lower toxicity than many other metals. Fluorine The "Wrecking Ball" of the elements. The only substances that are more damaging to living cells than free fluorine are the radioactive isotopes. The only valid medical uses of fluorine compounds are in anti-cancer treatments where fluoride "killers" are steered to the affected cells and wipe them out. Before "Molecular Biology" appeared as a subject of study and the havoc wreaked by many fluorine compounds was fully appreciated, it was decided that fluorides should be added to drinking water to strengthen our teeth, however it has since become apparent that general health is damaged significantly by the practice. Some experts suggest that tea can prevents fluorine from entering the bloodstream. Silver Pretty rare these days to find someone with acute silver poisoning, but it adds to the toxic load. Body piercing, tooth fillings and the bactericide in some water filters can contribute. Silver poisoning is known as Argyria. |
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