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Alkalizing Remedies, Hydrogen Peroxide Inhalation
Posted by Ruben (Bs.as., Argentina) on 09/05/2010
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
I've been suffering of chronique fatigue, muscle sores, joint pain and tinnitus for the last 8 years. As many of you I couldn't find any answers from doctors other than "it's psychosomatic". After many research I think my condition is related to heavy metal poissoning and fungus. I've been using for the last weeks Ted's alcalinization remedies as lemon baking soda and baking soda potassium citrate and I started feeling much better but not cured. I'm taking also cilantro and chlorella to chelate the heavy metals. Four days ago I began using Bill's HP inhalation technic and almost instantly made me feel better and energized. The problem is that every time I pump the hp I feel a burning sensation in my throat and afterwards I have a flu-like sore throat. I'm using 35% food grade HP diluted to 3% with distilled water. Has anyone have the same experience? Any ideas?
Thank You all!
Alkalizing Remedies, Hydrogen Peroxide Inhalation
Posted by Grannykeeperpdx (Portland, Or) on 01/12/2012
I have the same problem. I tried drinking the diluted 35% and got a sore throat after every dose. Now, I am inhaling it and the same thing. I know from his You Tube video that you are supposed to exhale before you take your inhaling dose, but I choke on that every time. Before I watched the video I was just aiming for the back of the throat and had no problems until today. I have known other people that have gotten further along in the drinking HP and had no burning sensation. I don't really know what to think. If it continues, I will have to stop as it is too painful. I followed the directions very carefully when mixing: 1 part 35% to 11 parts distilled water.
Can anyone tell me what they think it might be? Thanks for your help. If Ted has any ideas, I would like to know. Thank you all.
Mercury Toxicity
Posted by Isis (Usa ) on 07/28/2016
You should be careful with enemas. The medicinals you use go directly into the body. When you eat or drink medicinals the stomach decreases the intensity.
I heard that with heavy metal chelation - you should do it gradually.
Activated charcoal is good for pulling toxins and metals out of the body.
Diet is also important. I was suffering from daily chronic migraines. I gave up gluten, sugar, and dairy. I have only had one headache in three months and I think it was because I was dehydrated.
Look into Ayurvedic enemas. It is very common in Ayurvedic medicine to do them.
Vassant Ladd is an excellent resource. He's published several books on medicine. He has a clinic in NM and an online shop.
Good luck.
Sometimes too much cleansing can shock the system.
Heavy Metal Tests
Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines) on 06/17/2010
Hi Joe...Iodine is certainly a favourite -- along with Magnesium, Vitamin C, Borax, Sea Salt, Dessicated Liver and Ted's alkalizing remedies. All these, as a daily or weekly protocol, seem to work well in keeping my own body terrain and immune system fairly strong.
The classic form of Lugol's is 5gms Iodine(5%) with 10gms potassium iodide(10%) dissolved in 85gms water (85%). The original form of lugol's was always at 5% strength. This was discovered or invented by Jacques Lugol in 1829 and is still the best form of lugol's to supplement. But it is getting harder and harder to buy this form. The US govt now does not permit free sale of lugol's in amounts greater than 2 oz. The drugs companies seem bent on making it very difficult indeed for the population to obtain these necessary dietary supplements in order to stay healthy now. And meanwhile, at the other end, the FDA seem determined to ignore all the poisons in our food, soil and water supply. This is a very nasty alliance for sure.
Another example is dietary potassium -- which you can only ever buy now in pills made in less than 100 mg amounts. A recent European study has demonstrated that we need a minimum of at least 3.2 GRAMS of potassium per day as a daily intake for health.
I even saw both iodine crystals and potassium iodide crystals in a shop in Bangkok on a recent trip, so I could've made up my own proper form of lugol's quite easily, but I thought there was no need because I had found aqueous iodine. Later, I discovered this iodine was only 1% strength. Next time, I'll use my eyes..lol
A drop of 5% lugol's solution will contain about 6.3 mgs of iodine/iodide. So 2 drops of 5% lugol's will give you 12.6 mgs. However, the 2% lugol's that you are using will contain less than 3.1 mgs per drop so you will have to use about 4 drops per daily dose to achieve the necessary 12.5 mgms.
When you mix lugol's with Vit C it will turn colorless with no taste because the iodine in the lugol's transforms into iodide. The best methods to supplement both the iodide and iodine forms is to take lugol drops in water or to use footpainting or just use both.
It's OK to mix HP, sea salt, borax, 4 drops Iodine in a liter of water and take it daily -- but remember that Borax should be taken for only 4 days on -- with 3 days off the Borax. The reason for this is that Borax stimulates androgens (male hormone production), and the cycling of 4 days on and 3 days off Borax will prevent over-stimulation of these hormones.
Supplements
Posted by Patrick (Bell Island, Newfoundland) on 10/29/2009
why you never posted these best detoxs
hello, if its Ted that reads these letters or whoever. Have you ever heard of chlorella or spirulina. they are both blue and green algaes that the Chinese been using for years. it is suppose to be able to repair your genetic code, remove and metals out of your system, etc. They both contain all or most of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients,etc. i've been looking up health stuff since i'm been in grade 7, i'm 18 now and by far your site is the best. anyways just thought you might want to look in to these algaes that keep the lifespan of the chinese the greastest out of all races in the world. please write back to let me know what you guys think or what you know about this, thank you Patrick
Alkalizing
Posted by Zeina (Abu Dhabi, Uae) on 08/10/2009
Hi TED, bless you for the help you are providing on this wonderful site!
We constantly hear about dairy product and white flour how it harm our health and I am kind of convienced about it but the problem is our middle eastern diet is full of cheese and yogurt and kefir and all dairy product also rice and so.. I can stop this all for some specific period of time for cleansing but can not cut it off for ever :(
Can you let me understand why it's harmful? is it the matter of alkalisation or fungus or what? Could you please tell us what to do to NOT feel guilty toward our body and health? is there any supplement we can take to minimize the bad effect of dairy product and white flour? Is camel milk or ship milk are also bad as cow products? My naturopath even doesn't recommend soya milk, he do agree just for rice milk :(
Also can you advise us how to do detox in general and for heavy metal specificially?
Thanking you support and care in advance
Mercury Toxicity
Posted by Cathy (Tennessee) on 07/29/2016
You can get dental work done in Mexico for 1/10th the price, but not sure if it would be a biological dentist who specializes in removal of amalgram fillings. Tiijuana is not a safe place to go, but I have had a lot of dental work done..good work..in Algadones Mexico..just over the border from Yuma AZ. The office was clean, the dentist excellent and the work still holding up 15 years later. Better than my U.S. dental work.
General Feedback
Posted by Carly ( Seattle, Wa,Usa ) on 07/29/2010
Hi - I would look in to Fulvic Acid. There is quite a bit on it on the Web, and on the Earth Clinic site also. Among other things - it is a heavy metal chelator, and is a totally natural substance. I am not sure about using it on a 13 month old, as I was researching it for different reasons. I am now a firm believer in Fulvic Acid and have only been taking it for a week! I think it truly is detoxifying me. Best of luck to you, and glad to hear you are getting your child away from whatever source of the lead you are around. . . . Remember to wash his hands often, that might help some too. :-) Carly
General Feedback
Posted by Lissa (Mechanicsville, Va) on 01/30/2012
Your son is chelating you if you're nursing him. That is the most likely culprit and a reason moms feel so great after nursing. One should always have their metal levels checked before becoming pregnant and nursing. That little baby is the great chelator, sorry to say. I'd get myself checked out immediately to make sure you aren't causing it. And please if you are heavy metal toxic stop breast feeding, escpecially if you chelate.
General Feedback
Posted by Timh (Ky, Usa) on 09/04/2013 2042 posts
@Hotlava: Thanx for the reply as this topic has reoccurred in my thoughts ever since the original post a few weeks ago; much deserving of more discussion.
As for the research (or lack thereof) you spoke of, further indicates the dangerous nature of this condition; it's not one of those blatant illnesses that garner public attention and response. Last night Bill Maher (on the Tonight Show w/.. ) noted this disparity between the recent chemical bombs unleashed upon civilians in Syria Vs Monsanto's non-labeled GMO's. This same problem exist in the medical community; the acute infections that require immediate medical intervention get high public alert status, while chronic illnesses caused by pathogens like Candida, mycoplasma, among others, are thrown under the rug and the struggling patient is recommended psychiatric medications or counseling as to their hypochondria condition.
So the only real markers of mommy-baby toxicity issues aren't apparent until the child reaches school age and is found to have "learning disabilities" or perhaps worse in cases like autism spectrum disorders. The variety of effects on mental function, behavior, and learning, and all with unknown etiology, makes the positive case for modern lifestyle or environmental cause.
The older and more obese the mother, the more likely (considering all other equal denominators like lifestyle or geography) the more likely congenital disorders.
As for treatment, this is yet another problem, because like Neil Young said "the damage done". So there is a really big need for awareness in terms of prevention. In my personal battle with a severe environmental illness, I have found Oil Pulling and Detox Foot Pads to be quite effective for helping the body remove toxic zenobiotics or heavy metals (outside of boosting antioxidant status). As for obesity, the body is blessed to have fat as an energy reserve, BUT this fat becomes a reservoir for toxin accumulation. As I might have suggested in a previous post, many people have great difficulty losing weight and I believe this toxicity factor is, to some degree, to blame. So, there is a holistic Dr Gittleman that has found breakthrough remedies in overcoming this problem, and so I very highly recommend her to mothers-to-be- and obese folks in general. She has a great web-site here: http://annlouise.com/.
Mercury Toxicity
Posted by Linda (San Francisco, Ca, Usa) on 02/03/2012
www.amalgam.org is the website of a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating people about the danger of amalgam fillings and helping people find out where they can go to get amalgams out of their mouths safely. They are a source for information only.
DAMS, the name of the organization, stands for Dental Amalgam Mercury Solutions and it is a non-profit organization based in Minnesota, in the United States, educating the public on mercury amalgams and other ways that dentistry may affect health.
Through their free information packet I was able to locate an excellent biological dentist right in the same town where I live.
Here is an excerpt from their website:
"...Non-profits to the rescue. DAMS is a tax-exempt educational non-profit organization helping educate people in the US, Canada and elsewhere on these very important dental-health issues. People who wish to get their dental amalgam fillings removed should find knowledgeable practitioners who can remove amalgams safely, with elaborate precautions to protect the patient. Such knowledgeable dentists are not merely "mercury-free" or "cosmetic" dentists; they should be "holistic" or "biological" dentists, meaning that they pay attention to the effects that their work has on the whole person and on his/her underlying health. We must emphasize that it is very hazardous to have mercury amalgam fillings replaced by a "regular" (i. E. Conventional) dentist who does not have the training and equipment to replace the amalgams with elaborate precautions. DAMS maintains a list of holistic (biological) dentists in every state and province who are trained and equipped to replace amalgams safely. Hopefully they will also use better choice replacement materials, use natural, less toxic approaches to gum health and decay prevention (no fluoride) and be aware of the hazards of root canal treatments. To request a list of knowledgeable practitioners in your state or province, please call DAMS at 651-644-4572.
These people do not charge money, and they sell nothing. They are there to help people find out what the dangers of amalgam fillings are, and where to go to get rid of them. They are a clearinghouse (my word) for information and that is all.
Linda
Mercury Toxicity
Posted by Natalie (Pa) on 01/31/2014
★★★★★
A good alternative when you remove your root canals is to invest in a zirconia dental implant to replace the missing teeth. Zirconia is pure ceramic therefore no metals in mouths. Root canals are terrible so I am going to remove mine and invest in a non metal implant.
General Feedback
Posted by Rob (Manhattan, New York) on 04/29/2009
"detoxing" can be quite a shock to the system & therefore affect your emotional state. there may be one ingredient in particular that is effecting your hormonal and brain chemistry. I've noticed for example, if I take too much Omega 3 or certain brands I can become more obsessive in my thoughts.
General Feedback
Posted by Faithinhealing (Forest Park, Ohio, Usa) on 02/27/2010
Detoxing is tough, and you are right, the emotions that have come up since I started the detox have been major, quite difficult at times. Usually I stop for a day or two then go back after I've recovered. I've found that peroxide in my ear helps with some of the detox symptoms though, odd but true.
Selenium
Posted by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 02/27/2010
Just wanted to say that an extremely effective way to remove heavy metals is to take in cilantro also known as coriander. You can eat it in many ways- add it to salad, guacamole, soups, etc. Juicing it in a green juice is very effective. This herb is very easy to find in the grocery store. It is accessible to almost everyone. Hope this helps. Lisa
Apple Cider Vinegar, Borax
Posted by Denise (Pa) on 02/24/2018
Try charcoal tablets or cilantro.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Borax
Posted by Teena (Melbourne, Australia) on 02/26/2018 233 posts
Edta is a chelation agent recommended previously by Ted, also chlorella. Easier obtainable options are coriander/cilantro and parsley added heavy handed into your daily salad.
Green Clay
Posted by Pat (Sheboygan, WI) on 03/08/2008
★★★★★
Our bodies lack tons of nutrients. Been a vegetarian for 30 years but the ground has hardly no nutrients and you could literally starve to death going vegetarian.(vegetarians living well balanced diets live average 7-10 yr longer than meat eaters--I used to be heavy meat eater) Don't remember the exact facts, but a tomato has 1/30 the nutriants that it had 50 years ago. Any there is an almost free natural supplement one cne take called green clay. If you can get a copy of the dvd you'll be amazed. The very best price I've found is a Christian non profit group that sells it.
DMPS Chelation
Posted by Charles (Providence, Ri) on 08/28/2017
No. All mercury fillings and crowns over mercury must be removed prior to chelation or things like ala or dmps will make you sick.
DMPS Chelation
Posted by Joe (Australia) on 01/27/2015
Tony Philly- If you are having trouble understanding Cutler's book, try Mercury Poisoning: The Undiagnosed Epidemic which explains the process much more clearly.
Adzuki Beans
Posted by Toniwah (Northern Va) on 07/13/2015
Thank you so much for this information I have been suffering with Gadolinium poisoning for 2 years now since Dec 4 2013 and this is the best help I have found. I haven't tried it yet but I defiantly will. I'm so grateful for this help. Thank you
Adzuki Beans
Posted by Rita (Brisbane) on 04/10/2018
I'd like to know what other people tried for MRI gadolinium toxicity. I had an MRI with contrast agent 4 weeks ago and feel poorly I.e. dizziness, lethargy, brain fog, racing heart, headaches heat sensation, low bl sugar level and more. I'm desperate to try what other people have done to get some wellbeing back. Thanks.
Olive Oil, Cilantro and Garlic
Posted by Cleft (Reno, Nv/usa) on 12/25/2010
8 cloves. 8 bulbs is a ridiculous amount! Were you serious??
Oil Pulling
Posted by Ted (Bangkok, Thailand) 392 posts
Heavy metal Detox:
Oil pulling with peppermint oil, or in some cases added tea tree. Cod liver oil I think is better than sunflower oil, but the problem seems obvious, they are not easily found and quite expensive.
There are more, but those are the main ones.
Oil pulling removes heavy metals from your body, including the heavy metal filings with exception of ceramic fillings. All this is just my experience. You have to decide yourself to do oil pulling or not. If you don't want to rid of fillings and hence heavy metals, then oil pulling should not be done. A preferred remedy that has less negative effect then oil pulling is a simple mouth detox, which is simply saturated solution baking soda and one drop peppermint mouthwash. This one will have the least problems in that it doesn't remove the fillings, but seems to be protective of enamel degradation.
Hair Analysis Labs
Posted by CPN (Somewhere USA) on 10/31/2022
Hello EC Family
I want to have a hair analysis test done to test for heavy metals and mineral deficiencies.
Any advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
I have found some companies online that do it for around $124.00
Thank you
Poor Methylation / Mineral Imbalances
Posted by ron (usa) on 08/09/2023 29 posts
Could you talk more about how you treated your thallium poisoning and how u got it?
I had tests come back showing my thallium levels were moderately above safe limits.
I lost a lot of my hair. And my digestive system and some muscular areas have been stuck wasting and in pain for 4 years now.
My doc dint help. My naturopath didnt suggest potassium. Just saunas and b3 and NAC. B3 and NAC make me lose my mind tho.
I find potassium helps. But, they say prussian blue and charcoal too. I am entertaining a purchase of lab grade prussian blue, but I dont like that this is all I can find. I want usp or reagent grade so there is less impurity. But its all RX.
I could take a leap and try an online doc and show them my labs and offer to take a new one too jist to get an RX.
I have been very ill and all the symptoms of thallium are present. I had acute poisoning and lost feeling in my extremeties for months, began losing my hair, my mind, major charlie horses, quit breathing in my sleep all the time, and psychosis...every day. Unsure who did it.
But I did make an enemy or two by sticking up for others in the the past in big ways... I need to heal.
Any input is appreciated.
Chlorella
Posted by Naturalwoman57 (Usa) on 12/08/2017
Cilantro Heavy Metal Detox with Chlorella :
My husband & I have both had spinal fusion surgeries & have titanium in our backs. It is safe to take Cilantro with Chlorella?
Liver Cleanse
Posted by G (Florida) on 08/08/2023
Georgia,
this all happened to me as well.
Oct 2018
Im so bad I pray to not wake up. Simple task are now like a mountain.
i can not organize I used to cook clean walk 7 miles happy as happy and now I don't know this person.
aging overnight.
at 58 I feel 88.
I've tried it all.
My trigger was Botox injection along with always detoxing and some new product.
i wish I could go back in time.
id never put a toxin like Botox in my body. And I'd only eat clean to stay health and exercise.
i know life is over.
daily is a struggle.
i hope you got better.
Removing Heavy Metals
Posted by Nicole (Chantilly, Va) on 06/03/2016
Wow. Excellent post. Thank you so much for that valuable lesson on detoxing and healing the body. I will apply it to my daughter who's been having on and off migraines, dizziness and nauseousness for the past year.
Thank you again.
Removing Heavy Metals
Posted by Jennifer (Sydney Australia ) on 02/05/2018
Thank you
Lead Poisoning Remedies
Posted by Mike 62 (Denver, Colorado) on 11/25/2013
Gert: The same thing happened to me. I have tried every brain formula in the entire world trying to get smart. Yes there are some properly prepared products from reputable companies that are effective. The first product you want to take a lot of is sugar. The brain requires 150g glucose every day. Neurons require more energy due to their importance. Adenosine is permitted to accumulate when ATP is low. Adenosine exerts an inhibitory effect on the presynaptic release of excitatory neurotransmitters. Axons require the release and reuptake of ATP. ATP serves as a fast transmitter in the autonomic ganglia. For sugar I take raw wildflower honey and organic whole dried cane. For starch I take activated barley and organic buckwheat flour. Protein makes neurotransmitters. The best protein is raw whey isolate. I get 5lbs. for $60 shipped from ZN_______. Raw cocoa powder increases and balances all the neurotransmitters in the brain. The quinones in raw fermented skate liver oil remove plaque from the brain. I take 3ml daily. This also supplies A, D, and fish oil. 3g cold processed or 12g regular maca stimulate the hypothalamus pituitary axis. Spirulina is good for the front of the brain. Hawaiin is best. The only 2 products that improve the back of the brain are marine phytoplankton 1oz. liquid extract $36 and frozen liquid afa from Lake Klamath. All other preperations of these 2 superfoods are much inferior. These are highly recommended by both Mike Adams from Natural News and David Wolfe from longevity warehouse.
Detoxing from Gadolinium
Posted by Melisa (Texas) on 10/16/2013
I have been exposed to Gadolinium from a MRI.. Have retained a large amount. I know some do IV chelation for this. Has anyone had any experience on this site in regards to this?
Detoxing from Gadolinium
Posted by Timh (Ky, Usa) on 10/17/2013 2042 posts
@Melisa: I saw an ihealthtube video on this some time back; sorry don't have a link but maybe it won't be hard to find nowadays.
Supplements
Posted by Anthony (Philadelphia) on 04/30/2013
Heavy Metals/Colitis
Hi, I have some issues going on. Any advice or help is welcomed. Let me first state the facts: I have ulcerative colitis/proctitis/IBS from symptoms and several colonoscopys done. Now I have always had blood work done, some urine test from idependent companies, and recently hair analysis from Analytical research labs. So, my test are off but I really dont know where to start or what to do. Besides the stomach issues some other issues I have and feel are: Extreme Fatigue, bone/joint fatigue/pain, Calcium/keratin buildup on face and scalp, dry, but oily skin (Seb Derm), Cold and or hot hands, I get hot and then cold with my body, Memory Loss (short term), Burp and gi issues like Extended belly, either constipated or runs, fat malabsorption, horrible sinus issues, always clearing my throat, headaches.... So, abnormal labs or tests that have come back are: Blood Test showed consistently low vit D (25-30 range - I supplement with 5,000 iu daily but never any difference), High FSH (means no sperm). Urine test showed C. Diff toxin, and heavy metals in my system (Thallium was 0. 8mg, which is high - I dont smoke at all - Could it be from filllings in my mouth??), and mercury was high also in urine test. Now, recently my hair analysis (I would post my actual result page but dont know how, I'll email to anyone that can help or like to see, send me your email) showed ALOT!!!
First, the final result is Adrenal Fatigue in exhaustion stage along with heavy metals. Now, specifically some HIGH values are: Calcium, Copper, Cadium, Arsenic, and Aluminum. Some LOW values are: Sodium, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Chromium, Selenium, Nickel, Colbalt, Molybdenum, Lithium, and no Boron at all in my hair anaylsis!!! I really wish I could actually post this page??!! It would make more sense. Then, at the end, there are mineral ratios and there way outta sort: CA/MG is high, CA/K is super high, NA/MG is super low, NA/K is super low, Zn/Cu is low, Ca/P is high. And, finally, I'm a slow oxidizer!!! So all my ratios are outta wack. I need to resolve my hair anaylsis results because my whole body seems outta wack and this does support it. I just need help; This Hair Anaylsis gives recommendations for supplements but it's not making much difference at all. I feel awful but do have some good days.
Now, supplements I take: Zinc, multivitamin, Cysteine, Lysine, MSM, Ca, MG, boron supplement, biovine supplement for adrenals, and I spray magnesium oil every night on my body. I do take prescription drugs for my colitis - Lialda and canasa suppository. I do think I covered everything. I will add another post if I forgot anything. The hair anaylsis really said to me I have to get myself together fast!!!! But I need alittle help.
Is it smart to get my metals in my fillings removed???? I have about 6 in my mouth! Thanks!!!
Supplements
Posted by Anthony (Philadelphia) on 04/30/2013
Hi. I'm sorry, I'm confused with what you want me to do? Thanks!
Supplements
Posted by Leah (Philadelphia, Pa) on 04/30/2013
Dear Anthony from Philadelphia,
From what I have read on Dr Mercola's website, you should get your detox pathways opened again before you have the fillings removed. This is because at the time of removal some mercury vapour or crumbs might still get into your system, so you need to be stong and healthy to withstand that and you need it done by a trained biological dentist.
If you have a naturopath, homeopath, or chiropracter who does nutitional counseling, I would expect them all to recommend certain basic changes in your diet: avoid tap water, juice and soda (fluoride poisoning can cause a host of debilitating chronic illnesses including digestive problems), avoid hyper-processed foods (fried, baked, preserved with chemicals etc), and focus on a paleo-type diet rich in spring water, organic fruits, vegetables, raw milk, eggs, pastured, grass fed meat, healthy fats like coconut, olive, cod liver oil, and grass fed butter etc.
If your digestive tract is really causing you problems with whole foods you could try veggie juice fasting. You also need vitamin B12, C, selenium and sulphur to open you detoxification routes (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/glutathione-the-mother-of_b_530494.html. I have mentioned in the Crohn's page that DMSO, B12, melatonin and pig duodenum (http://simplehealthsolutions.info/a-to-z/dmso-for-crohns-disease/) have worked for that condition and I suspect you would benefit too.
You mentioned that you are taking calcium even though your cal to mag ratio is off. I think you should stop the Cal. To slowly detox heavy metals eat cilantro, spirulina and chlorella. Also the zero sperm count to me indicates you need lugol's iodine which will also help flush bromine, fluorine, chlorine and other heavy metals out. Take it slow so you don't detox too fast. Diatomaceous earth is also another really good detoxifier. Aloe vera is an other fabulous detoxifier. Look up liver cleansing and coffee enimas on this site too. May be a good option for you. All my suggestions should be researched further and discussed with your naturopath to make sure you are getting the right kind of each and not detoxing too fast.
I am concerned that you are still taking Lialda because it can cause side effects such as kidney-liver damage and UC (http://www.lialda.com/lialda-side-effects.aspx). If I were you, I would work with my Dr/naturopath to get off meds. It is highly likely they are contributing to your ill health, especially if they are capable of causing kidney/liver disfunction and UC.
I hope this helps and I wish you well again soon.
PS you can find raw grass fed milk at Reading Terminal Market and Mama's Wellness Joint in downtown Philly.
Supplements
Posted by Jane (Thailand) on 10/23/2014
Anthony, your symptoms are all consistent with mercury poisoning. Andrew Cutler's protocol for metal detoxification has really helped me. I recommend Mercury Poisoning: The Undiagnosed Epidemic for information on heavy metal toxicity and a guide to treatment.
Chelation Therapy
Posted by Savvy (Austin, Tx) on 04/30/2013
I would like to see a category for people's comments re having done intravenous chelation therapy for heavy metals.
General Feedback
Posted by D (San Diego, Ca) on 04/09/2013
I'm replying to my own inquiry so I don't have to rewrite it. I haven't found any info related, though there must be something somewhere.
Main question: does anyone have any info or experience with heavy metal detoxing, while having metal hardware from a surgery in the bones? (an old style ACL reconstruction in the knee from 1988 - grafted tendon with a bolt at the top of the tibia and one at the lateral lower femur)
Seems that detoxing might possibly pull the metals into the bloodstream, but since they cannot be fully dissolved, may that cause more problems than it could treat? Seems it may be a futile effort to keep drawing out what cannot be removed, and keep it constantly moving within other bio-systems. I'd love to get a complete hair/blood analysis, but have not found affordable labwork. I also do not know what the bolts are made of, so don't know what i'd be looking for.
More details on my original post.
Not to be redundant, but for some reason I can't get any answers on that. Maybe it's an unknown still?
General Feedback
Posted by Anonymous (Lakewood, Ca) on 07/13/2013
Just saw something on the net about cobalt chromium ions leeching into the blood from hip replacement hardware, and a solution given was chelation with chlorella and cilantro. You may want to websearch for it.
Mercury Toxicity
Posted by Lia (Germany) on 05/14/2015
Hi. My gynecologist here in Germany has referred me to a holistic dentist to have my amalgam fillings removed. Meanwhile, before that is done, she has put me on zinc, vitamin C, and zeolite powder. After reading many of these comments, I wonder if I should have started the zeolite before the fillings are removed. I also have a crown (which my previous dentist says doesn't have metal??) and it has become extremely uncomfortable, sometimes painful, since I've started the zeolite.
Mercury Toxicity
Posted by Marsh57 (Denver) on 04/05/2018
Help! I just had 8 amalgram fillings removed by an accredited, certified SMART dentist who failed in several areas to protect my safety and well-being. No nasal mask, face, throat, head, hair cover, etc per IAOMT. Any recommendations on who to turn to? If this dentist didn't protect me, I doubt he's not protecting any one else - all while charging a truckload more money. I can't help but to feel taken advantage of and scared I was breathing in the vapors and dust.
Clay Baths
Posted by Clare (Stephenville, Nl) on 02/18/2013
Good morning, I want to do clay baths to pull heavy metals from my skin. Last check, I had fifteen heavy metals. I have been doing castor oil packs but it takes so long and so I would like to do clay. However, the clays are about 16% aluminum and what with the chem trails and aluminum poisoning, and mercury pulling more aluminum in, well, I would like to find a clay that is aluminum free. Does anyone know if such a clay exists. Please and thank you. Clare
Amalgam Fillings
Posted by Andrew (Charlottetown, Pei, Canada) on 12/15/2011
I'm having mercury fillings removed in a week by my dentist. I have two fillings. I'm not sure what his procedure is but isn't it better to have them out even if he doesn't use the best procedure than to leave them in? And not sure about all the things to take to remove metal toxins, but shouldn't one feel better from just having them removed???
Thanks
Amalgam Fillings
Posted by Bibi (Nashville, Tn) on 12/28/2011
This is the first time I've seen your posting. I'm hoping it isn't too late, but regardless, please read the following link. From what I understand from various websites, there IS a difference in what kind of dentist you use. Regular dentists and "mercury" dentists are supposedly not safe. The recommendation I've heard is for a biological dentist. Of course, I have four or five cracked mercury fillings and cannot afford to get them sealed, much less removed. I'm suffering symptoms of MS, but a muscle biopsy has ruled out muscle diseases and metabolic disorders. Please read:
http://www.mercurypoisoned.com/
Amalgam Fillings
Posted by Wayseer (Motown, Ca/ Usa) on 10/24/2012
The more I read about amalgam fillings and mercury poisoning, the more desperate I become. Everyone seems to be absolutely convinced that regardless of your healthy lifestyle and abundance of natural remedies out there, unless you safely remove the fillings from your mouth you will inevitably suffer some horrible illness down the road (the list seems to be also never ending... ). However, there are many of us who cannot afford to remove their fillings at the moment due to a variety of circumstances- financial reasons, serious health issues, life situations, etc. (And yes, I did see all of your recommendations for affordable dental work and helpful networks. )
So my question is, is there anyone who can offer advice, however small, for reducing the effects of mercury poisoning while one still has amalgam fillings? Clearly, any chelation is out of the question, which rules out all the cilantro, ALA and what not suggestions. I suppose detox won't hurt but it won't prevent the mercury deposits from building up. Anyone, please? Thank you in advance.
Amalgam Fillings
Posted by Helen (New York, Ny) on 10/25/2012
@ Wayseer: Thank you so much, this is very encouraging. I read here on EC that selenium does something similar, although it could do damage if overdosed. Thanks again.
@Mmsg: Thanks for bringing me back to earth (pun intended). I think I tend to get carried away with worries sometimes :) Cheers.
Amalgam Fillings
Posted by Joy (London, Uk) on 01/07/2013
★☆☆☆☆WARNING!
No, no, no. Do NOT have them removed without proper protection. I had two replaced at the dental hospital without correct procedures, thinking they were better out than in, and in short order was very ill with viral pneumonia, which took 11 weeks to recover from. Another infection followed immediately, and I'm up to 9 now with virtually no break in less than a year. My chest has not yet recovered from the first infection.
Amalgam Fillings
Posted by Andrea (Ventnor, Nj) on 03/26/2013
Regarding Amalgams... As someone that has suffered with Heavy Metal Poisoning for several years, I believe that the use of amalgams should be banned for everyone. I have seen an holistic dentist that takes all the precautions and had all of my many amalgams removed. I have worked very hard for the years since to pull the metals from my body. Clay baths, foot baths, heavy metal oils, cilantro, etc... It will take many, many more years to cleanse the body. It took me many years to absorb the metals so it's only rational that it will take many years to get rid of metals trapped in the body. I wish you all good luck in your journey.
Check out this site: http://www.dams.cc. It will lead you to people that can help in your area. Best Wishes!
Amalgam Fillings
Posted by Maria (Canada) on 11/30/2021
My husband just tried intravenous chelation therapy and has had extreme fatigue for a week since the chelation. He can barely work. I've been giving him electrolytes and other supplements but nothing seems to be making a difference. He also aches from head to toe now. Can you (or someone) tell me the dosages I should be giving him to replace the important minerals etc? And what other tips can you provide to help him feel better soon? Thanks!
Amalgam Fillings
Posted by Kelly (Florida) on 05/23/2022
I have used Andrew Cutler protocol for chelation, it is very safe. Look up the group on Facebook. They don't recommend drips and its so hard on your body. ALA pulsed throughout the body has done wonders for me.
Chlorella, Cilantro
Posted by Margaret (Indianapolis, In, Usa) on 11/09/2011
Hello, I have been using a cilantro with chlorella formula as a heavy metal detox. I have been experiencing sore muscles and joint pains. Does this mean I should stop my detox or is this a good sign?
Thank you,
Margaret
Chlorella, Cilantro
Posted by Jen (Bozeman, Mt, Us) on 11/10/2011
Thank you Jay, for the wonderful advice. I am getting amalgam fillings removed next week and I tried chlorella and spirolina a while back and had a bad reaction. I was taking very low doses though so now I understand what I can try to possibly counteract the reaction. It was nothing life threatening but just bothersome. I got a weird orange peel like texture to my skin. It took a few weeks of taking both of them before I realized it was the algea. I don't know which one or if it was both but I think I will try just chlorella with the enzymes you suggested and hope for the best. Thanks again!
Borax Remedy, Iodine Painting
Posted by Tm (Brisbane, Australia) on 05/09/2011
I am 3 weeks into my Borax remedy 4 days on 3 days off, I also last week used iodine painting on my foot and became very ill, so I must be detoxing some heavy metals out of my body. I have a question though, has anyone else experienced swelling in their legs and feet? It happens as soon as I start back on the borax. Thanks
General Feedback
Posted by Robin (Melbourne, Australia) on 02/17/2011
Dear Ted/connie, my hair analysis shows copper off the chart, so bad the lab rang me to tell me Im the worst theyve seen. Look up the net and its bad on so many levels. BUT a blood test shows normal levels. So all the detoxing Ive been doing isnt bringing it out OR I dont have it. I had histamine levels measured. low histamine would have added some weight. But thats normal. I do have addisons. Poor adrenals goes with copper overload. How do I know? Because I dont know what to eat, many supplements that could help me are a no no if you have copper overload. Help?
General Feedback
Posted by Gillian (Cairns, Australia) on 03/22/2012
Hi Robin.. I also have extremely high levels of copper and I'm wondering if you've had any success in ridding it from your body. Please let me know.
General Feedback
Posted by Kathym (Bay Shore, Ny) on 06/17/2013
Check symptoms for Pyroluria. Hair dyes also have copper.
General Feedback
Posted by Cecilia (Massachusetts, Ma) on 01/19/2015
Certain minerals, such as iron and zinc, are copper antagonists. Too much copper in your system will prevent your body from utilizing them. If your copper is still high, you should make sure you're getting enough of both iron and zinc. I don't know of a blood test for zinc, but there are several common iron/ferritin tests you can have done.
General Feedback
Posted by Janice (Coloma, Mi) on 12/21/2010
Can anyone tell me if it is o.k. To cook in the old cast iron pans or do you get too much heavy metal from them?
Alkalizing Remedies, Hydrogen Peroxide Inhalation
Posted by Maria (Gippsland, Australia) on 01/13/2012
Hi Grannykeeperpdx, If you are inhaling the 3% that you made then personally I think that is strong. I would be using it diluted to about 1%. It may be best to stop till everything settles down and try again at a lower dose, plus take some extra anti-oxidants when using H2O2.
Alkalizing Remedies, Hydrogen Peroxide Inhalation
Posted by Ruth (West Viriginia, US) on 01/10/2015
Try drinking something immediately after inhaling the peroxide (such as honely/lemon water). That is the only way I can inhale it without too much burning. Even so, I can't inhale too much without my throat hurting.
Alkalizing Remedies, Hydrogen Peroxide Inhalation
Posted by Susan (California) on 01/10/2015
I have a cup of water at the ready. Inhale H2O2 and grab the water. I get a mouthful and swallow in several small amounts to wash the back of the throat/get the H2O2 off the skin of the back of the throat.
