Modern manufacturing methods have increased our exposure to metal residues in the home and at work. The food chain has also been contaminated by the use of powerful pesticides and fertilisers.
These metals can be damaging to health in a number of ways and can lead to serious medical conditions in later life. Although our bodies try to hide these metals in fatty tissue away from major organs, it is still possible to find traces of them in key areas such as the thyroid, ovaries, kidneys, liver, prostate, intestines and brain.
In our glands, they can block the receptor sites and lead to imbalances in hormone production. In the brain and nervous system, exposure can cause anxiety, irritability, depression and a whole host of other neurological issues.
What are the symptoms?
Any symptom could be related to the effects of heavy metal toxicity and kinesiology testing will normally confirm whether there is a connection. Some of the more common signs and symptoms are:
anxiety | depression | confusion | irritability |
seizures | ringing in the ears | poor co-ordination | insomnia |
tremors | mood swings | dizziness | nausea |
headaches | fatigue | epilepsy | weight imbalance |
infertility | numbness/tingling | poor immune system | kidney damage |
high blood pressure | low blood pressure | hair loss | fluid retention |
skin conditions | digestive disorder | joint pain | metallic taste |
How can I remove the metals?
Heavy metals can normally be removed from the body over the course of a few weeks. They are, however, very toxic and the excretory channels must be open and clear before it is safe to do so. You may therefore need to spend a few weeks cleansing your liver, kidneys and lymphatic system first. This can all be achieved without the need to use supplements through a combination of energetic procedures that boost specific internal organs and the immune system in general.
While being treated, it is best to avoid further exposure to the metal involved if possible. That said, the main stores are likely to have accumulated over years of exposure and, once eliminated, few further precautions are normally needed other than to avoid the primary source that first led to the imbalance. If this is not possible, annual detoxification is highly advisable.
Possible sources of heavy metals
Aluminium
Cooking pans, foil, salt, baking powder, cans, antacids, tap water, bleached flour, deodorants, toothpaste, Pertussis vaccine. |
Arsenic
Chemicals, cigarettes, pollution, industrial processes, insecticides, paint, wallpaper. |
Beryllium
Ceramics, structural material |
Boron
Enamel and glass. |
Cadmium
Cigarette smoke, petrol, shellfish, grains, tap water, coffee/tea/soft drinks, pollution, pesticides, fungicides, paint, fertilisers, batteries, poultry, dairy. |
Calcium
Industrial processing |
Chromium
Dental work, industrial processes, paints, dyes. |
Cobalt
Dental work, paints and varnishes |
Copper
Water pipes, some medicines, pesticides, dental amalgam, the Pill. |
Gold
Dental work, jewellery, industrial processing |
Iron
Metal for building, steel. |
Lead
Petrol fumes, old water pipes, leaded paint, solder, plumbing, cigarettes, inks |
Magnesium
Sugar refining, batteries, glass, ceramics |
Manganese
Textile bleaching, glass, fertilisers, pesticides, unleaded petrol. |
Mercury
Dental amalgam, paints, cosmetics, fungicides, Pertussis vaccine, industrial processes, paints, shellfish, sewage. |
Nickel
Cigarette smoke, flour, old jewellery, industrial processes, hydrogenated oils, diesel fumes. |
Palladium
Road dust from catalytic converters, dental work, electronic components. |
Platinum
Road dust from catalytic converters, glassware, dentistry. |
Selenium
Anti-dandruff shampoos. Steel and glass additive. |
Silver
Dental amalgam, jewellery, photography, electrical components |
Thallium
Jewellery, dyes, industrial processes, recreational drugs. |
Tin
Dental amalgam, cans, solder, fungicides. |
Titanium
Dental work, surgical joint replacement, jewellery, some cosmetics. |
Zinc
Galvanised iron, solder, paints, rubber, plastics, industrial processes. |
There are a few actions that can help reduce exposure to heavy metal toxins:
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Use natural cleaners and cosmetics
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Eat organic foods
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Filter your tap water or drink bottled mineral water