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Overview
While conventional medicine has not recognized the risks of low levels of heavy metals in the body we believe that there is no such thing as a safe level of heavy metals in the body.
The heavy metals most commonly assimilated by people and harm them are lead, mercury, cadnium, nickel, and aluminum. These and other heavy metals exist in our air, water, dental materials, household and hygiene products, medications, foods and a variety of commonly used products. When taken in, they accumulate in the nervous system, the organs, the glands, the blood, the bones, and other areas of the body.
Negative Effects
Heavy metals adversely interact with our bodies in several ways:
- Chemically, the body substitutes heavy metals for minerals. Where minerals are necessary the body will substitute heavy metals with detrimental results.
- Atomically, heavy metals cause oxidation (displacement of electrons) resulting in degeneration and decreased energy production.
- Heavy metals destroy cell membranes of all types, and cell communication is disrupted which results in the inability of cells and tissues to function.
In short, all systems of the body down to the enzymatic level suffer from the presence of heavy metals.
Detecting Heavy Metals in the Body
Heavy metal levels are best detected with urine tests and hair analysis.
Ridding the Body of Heavy Metals
Chelation of heavy metals is the process of introducing a chelating agent into the body, which binds heavy metals so that they can be excreted via the urine or feces. Chelating agents can be introduced orally or intravenously and can range from garlic and vitamin C to ethyl diamine tetracetic acid (EDTA) and dimercapto propionic sulfate (DMPS).
NOTE: In addition to heavy metals, most chelating agents also bind minerals, so it is critical to replace healthy minerals after chelation.
The effectiveness of heavy metal chelation can be measured via stool or urine analysis; the more heavy metal excreted, the more effective. How long the chelation process takes depends on several factors, including the level of heavy metals in the body, the chelating agent, how effective the chelating pathways are, and where the heavy metal is stored in the body.
Who Benefits?
Since so many people have accumulated heavy metals in their bodies, practically anyone will benefit from chelation therapy. People with lots of dental work, high levels of occupational exposure, or who are chronically ill have an even greater need of chelation therapy.
Schedule an Appointment
To arrange to have heavy metals removed from your body, or to learn more about chelation of heavy metals, contact Natural Horizons Wellness Centers at (877)-292-1571.
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