Avoiding Heavy Metal Poisoning

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• published: 26 Nov 2015
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http://www.balancedhealthtoday.com/medicardium.html http://www.balancedhealthtoday.com/store/medicardium.html A heavy metal is any metallic element that has a relatively high density. Some of the 23 known heavy metals like selenium, copper, manganese and zinc, are are nutritional minerals needed in small quantities to maintain health but in large amounts can be toxic. Other heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, mercury, arsenic and lead are toxic even in small amounts. Once toxic metals have accumulated in the body they are not easily flushed or removed from the body. These toxic metals store themselves in the tissues of the body contributing to nutritional deficiencies and can cause serious health issues. Toxic heavy metals affect the nervous system, immune system, the brain, kidneys and reproductive system where they can disrupt normal functioning. Heavy metal toxicity can produce a wide range of symptoms such as • Depression • Numbness, tingling in the hands and feet • Irritability • Chronic fatigue • Insomnia • Frequent urination • Poor memory • Kidney/Liver damage • Constipation • Joint pain • Skin rashes • Tinnitus • Impaired immunity • Metallic taste in mouth • Leg cramps Toxic Metals Damage Our Bodies in the following ways: 1. Take the place of nutritive minerals and interfere with our mineral balance in the body 2. Destroy beneficial bacteria leading to lowered immunity 3. Disrupt normal metabolic processes 4. Heavy metals can bind to the bodys protein and may trigger an autoimmune response when the body is unable to recognise its own protein 5. Block detoxification pathways 6. Initiate free radical damage to cells 7. Affect the genetic material RNA and can lead to cell mutations, birth defects and cancer 8. Mercury fillings can create a “battery effect” with saliva in the mouth causing corrosion and damaging the body We are exposed to heavy metals every day as they are used in industry, food processing and agriculture. Some of thje places where they are found is in personal care products, auto exhaust fumes, batteries, cooking utensils, insecticides, toys, carpets and some pharmaceutical drugs. Therefore we can see there is no escaping heavy metals in the current world we live in. Heavy metal testing can be done through your naturopath or doctor and there is many treatments available according to the level of toxicity. Treatments may include starting from a gentler approach of chlorella, coriander, zeolite and to a more intense method of chelation therapy. However with any heavy metal detox it is important to incorporate this in a detoxification protocol where all organs of elimination are supported to minimise any adverse effects or symptoms as the heavy metals are released for excretion. People who are working in industrial factories and other workplaces where the products made are composed of heavy metals are at a higher risk for metallosis but there are preventive measures used to avoid this. The establishment managing the industrial workers are entitled to provide them with protective masks, specially-made suits, thick and impenetrable gloves, boots, and thick-glass goggles to prevent frequent unwanted contact to heavy metals employed in their line of work. For emergency cases, the vicinity must have respirators, emergency equipment, and medications or substances used to detoxify the afflicted individual’s system. Some of the complications seen in metallosis (another term used for heavy metal toxicity), are brain fogging; persistent pain of one or more of the following body parts: the muscles, soft tissues, tendons, and/or joints; problems associated with the gastrointestinal system such as diarrhea, constipation, flatulence and nausea; unusual changes in the mood and affect; recurrent infections; headaches; dizziness; and problems in the nervous system. Mercury, lead, aluminum, antimony, arsenic, bismuth, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, silver, zinc and tin are the heavy metals known to cause metallosis in many people. Detoxification is needed when there is heavy metal toxicity because this is a serious condition which could lead to death. Bring the patient to the emergency unit of the nearest hospital in order to apprehend complications from toxic levels of heavy metals. For initial heavy metal poisoning managements, you can the consult poison control lines. http://www.balancedhealthtoday.com/store http://balancedhealthtoday.com/products.html