Heavy metals can be found everywhere and are difficult to avoid. Most people's immune system can eliminate some heavy metals, however some people cannot pass them with efficiency and they accumulate. New research also shows that at least some of those who can't eliminate heavy metals with efficiency seem to be genetically susceptible to this condition.
When a lot of heavy metals have accumulated, they have a synergistic effect There was a study performed on rats that found that the death rate of rats exposed to small doses of either mercury or aluminum was only one in a hundred. When the rats were exposed to both mercury and aluminum concurrently every single animal died, yielding a 100% mortality rate.
The following are some of the symptoms of heavy metal toxicity:
* Chronic pain in the muscles, tendons or tissues * Chronic malaise or a generally experiencing discomfort, fatigue, and illness * A state of confusion or forgetfulness often characterized as "Brain Fog". * Diarrhea, constipation, bloating, flatulence, indigestion or heartburn * Food sensitivities * Changes in vision * Chronic yeast (candida) or other infections * Vertigo * Frequent headaches * Psychiatric symptoms such as depression or anxiety * Burning in hands or feet, numbness, tingling in extremities or face and neck * Heart disease including heart attack * Chronic inflammation
Heavy metal toxicity is often misdiagnosed as "chronic fatigue syndrome", autism, chronic depression, multiple sclerosis, lupus, fibromyalgia, Alzheimer's disease and other illnesses or diseases.
Heavy Metals Lurking in Everyday Life
Many people are unaware of the incredible number of every day items that increase our exposure to heavy metals. The following is just a sampling of how your exposure can build up.
Arsenic
Pressure treated lumber - think back yard decks and playground equipment
Aluminum
Pots and pans
Antiperspirants
Pop and juice cans, soup etc
Antacids
Baking powder
Lead
Paint
Pipes, plumbing
City water
Ceramic dishes etc
Stained glass window materials
Cadmium
Batteries
Tobacco smoke
High fat diet increases cadmium build up in body
Mercury
Factory exhaust
Dental Fillings
Fish- especially the fatty fishes like salmon, mackerel and tuna, and shellfish
Vaccines containing thimerosal
Energy saver light bulbs (the ones that look like a coil)
Everyone has a certain amount of heavy metal exposure, and build up over their life time. If you suspect that heavy metal toxicity is the cause of your symptoms, you can have testing with your doctor, or a naturopath.
Treatment covers a range of prescription injectable or oral medications. More recently an effective oral chelation agent called "Liquid Zeolite" is available. Zeolite detoxifies the body of heavy metals without any unpleasant side effects, and is much less expensive than traditional chelation.
Shelley Penney is a retired registered nurse, and spends her time researching, writing and recommending health products that are unique and necessary. If you want to know more about the supplement Liquid Zeolite you can get a free e-book authored by Shelley Penney entitled The Liquid Zeolite Book. http://www.theliquidzeolitebook.com
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