Heavy Metals and Environmental Toxins

Frequent exposure to heavy metals and environmental toxins is more common than most people know. Most people have varying degrees of toxicity, and a growing body of evidence shows that a large number of diseases are known to be related to high levels of toxicity, including:

• Immune dysfunction
• Neurological diseases
• Digestive problems
• Chronic fatigue
• Skin problems
• Depression, and many others

Phase I – Heavy Metal & Toxin Removal

As an integrative physician with years of research and experience in the field of heavy metal and toxin removal, I know how important it is to remove toxins safely and gently while providing full body support during the process of detoxification. To determine levels of toxicity, in my clinical practice I often recommend heavy metal body burden analysis as a standard diagnostic protocol with new patients. In my experience, many patients with serious conditions or undiagnosed symptoms test higher than normal for the presence of harmful metals such as mercury, nickel, arsenic and lead.

Scientifically Validated

The health benefits of a safe and effective heavy metal and environmental toxin removal system cannot be underestimated. When the toxic burden is high, I recommend the long term (3-6 months) use of a gentle yet highly effective heavy metal chelation program using a unique Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) and Seaweed-Derived Alginate formula.

This MCP/Alginate formula has been clinically proven to reduce up to 74 percent of dangerous heavy metals, including lead, mercury , cadmium, and others within six months, without lowering levels of essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, or zinc, as conventional chelation therapies do. Peer reviewed research also shows that modified alginates bind to heavy metals and environmental toxins within the digestive tract, therefore preventing reabsorption into the blood stream, another all too common problem with conventional chemical chelation methods.

Suggested Protocol

Just as it takes years to accumulate high levels of heavy metals and environmental toxins within the body, the process of gently and systematically removing these harmful substances from deep within the tissues and organs will take time as well. My suggested protocol for the chelation of heavy metals is a minimum 3-6 month course of MCP/Alginate formula, accompanied by the use of a phase II detox supplement (see below) during part of this time. In addition, I highly recommend the removal of any mercury containing amalgam fillings by a qualified Biological Dentist skilled at mercury amalgam removal. Over time, as your total body burden of heavy metals and environmental toxins is reduced, you will notice improvements in overall health and well being as your vital organs and systems become free of these health-robbing deposits of heavy metals and toxins.

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Phase II – Intensified Toxin Removal

Since heavy metal detoxification is primarily supported by the use of natural compounds belonging to the sulfur containing group of phytonutrients, antioxidants and amino acids, I developed a phase II detox product that reflects these compounds. In this formula, I included a comprehensive blend of herbs and nutraceuticals, based on the harmonizing principals of Tibetan, Traditional Chinese, and Western Naturopathic herbal philosophies.
Acting as an aggressive chelator of heavy metals and toxins, the formula also provides support for detoxification pathways, mainly the liver and gallbladder, kidneys and colon. The herbs selected are used because of their specific tissue affinities for detoxifying and protecting from heavy metals and toxins, while providing critical antioxidant support during this process of toxin removal.

A total of 22 detox supporting herbs and nutraceuticals are synergistically combined and have been shown in case report studies in combination with the MCP/Alginate chelation formula, to lower overall body burden of heavy metals and toxins. Some of the key ingredients in this formula include:

• Milk thistle seed extract
• Dandelion leaf extract
• Garlic Bulb (allium sativum)
• Cilantro Leaf Extract
• L-glutathione
• N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine.

Safe, Systematic Approach to Detoxification

One of the most common pitfalls is trying to detoxify too quickly, when the body is still weakened from the cumulative effects of years worth of toxic buildup. This can be a dangerous situation, as the level of toxins released into the blood stream and ending up in the GI tract, exceeds the bodies capacity for removal. This is why I recommend the use of a gentle chelating formula using MCP /Modified Alginates for a minimum of four weeks prior to starting this phase II detox formula. This will allow the total body burden of heavy metals and toxins to be reduced in a gentle, systematic way, before introducing more aggressive natural chelating agents that will significantly help to reduce overall toxic body burden.