Lead+Poisoning

Heavy Metal Toxicity

Lead Poisoning:
-Heavy metal toxicity is an excessive build-up of metals in the body. Oftentimes, the vague symptoms produced by heavy metal toxicity are mistakenly misdiagnosed as incurable chronic conditions. -The most common heavy metals that humans are exposed to are aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. -One in six kids has lead poisoning in the US -Heavy metals are found in everyday existence and are frequently hard to avoid entirely. -Most people can excrete toxic heavy metals from the body successfully. -However, some people—especially those who suffer from chronic conditions—cannot excrete them efficiently enough and a build-up occurs. -Recent research also reveals that those who cannot excrete heavy metals efficiently appear to be genetically predisposed to this condition. -Research has shown that the APO-E 4/3 and 4/4 genotypes are the worst excretors of heavy metals. Note: These are also drug detox genes

Those with this version of APO-E protein—abundant in the cerebral spinal fluid surrounding the brain—will have the highest affinity for becoming ill from exposure to neuro-toxic heavy metals, especially mercury when it is present in combination with others. -When numerous metals are present in the body, they have a “synergistic toxicity.” Dr. Boyd Haley, professor and chair of the chemistry department at the University of Kentucky, performed a study on rats and found that the mortality rate of rats exposed to a small dose of mercury or aluminum killed only 1 rat in 100. However, when the rats were exposed to both mercury and aluminum at the same time, all 100 rats died—a 100% mortality rate.

Signs & symptoms:
-Chronic pain throughout the muscles and tendons or any soft tissues of the body -Chronic malaise – general feeling of discomfort, fatigue, and illness -Brain fog – state of forgetfulness and confusion -Chronic infections such as Candida -Gastrointestinal complaints, such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, heartburn, and indigestion, Food allergies -Dizziness -Migraines and/or headaches, Visual disturbances -Mood swings, depression, and/or anxiety -Nervous system malfunctions – burning extremities, numbness, tingling, paralysis, and/or an electrifying feeling throughout the body


 * Note:** Heavy metal toxicity can produce vague symptoms that sometimes are mistaken for other chronic conditions such as Autism, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, depression, Multiple Sclerosis, and a host of other serious disorders like cancer and infections.

Several studies have found heavy metal toxicity in many Chinese herbs, green teas brought from China. One tested over 2000 samples of Chinese proprietary medicines in Singapore and found 42 different medicines that contained metals in amounts that exceeded legal limits. Mercury was found in 28 products, lead in 8, arsenic in 6 and copper in 1. Several products included both mercury and lead or mercury and arsenic.

The last study analyzed over 300 batches of TCMs delivered to a German hospital. It found that heavy metal concentrations exceeded legal limits in 3.5% of the batches. -Ernst E, Coon JT. Heavy metals in traditional Chinese medicines: a systematic review. Clin Pharm & Ther 2001 Dec; 70(6):497-504. How do we know that our materials are clean? THIS TOPIC SEEMS ESSENTIAL FOR US TO CONSIDER WHEN TREATING CHILDREN

Mothers with >6 fillings – increased incidence of autism

Herbs to Detox: ???
Need to add more here: Milk thistle, tumeric, some of the detoxification herbs contained good doses of aluminum and other heavy metals -Minor Bupleurum formula (Xiao Chai Hu Tang) DMSA challenge NDF (concentrated cilantro) Pectasol Chelate (seaweed - pulls out PCBs & dioxin)

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============================================================== -Heavy metal toxicity is an excessive build-up of metals in the body. Oftentimes, the vague symptoms produced by heavy metal toxicity are mistakenly misdiagnosed as incurable chronic conditions. The most common heavy metals that humans are exposed to are aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. -Heavy metals are found in everyday existence and are frequently hard to avoid entirely. Most people can excrete toxic heavy metals from the body successfully. However, some people—especially those who suffer from chronic conditions—cannot excrete them efficiently enough and a build-up occurs. Recent research also reveals that those who cannot excrete heavy metals efficiently appear to be genetically predisposed to this condition. Research has shown that the APO-E 4/3 and 4/4 genotypes are the worst excretors of heavy metals. Those with this version of APO-E protein—abundant in the cerebral spinal fluid surrounding the brain—will have the highest affinity for becoming ill from exposure to neuro-toxic heavy metals, especially mercury when it is present in combination with others. -When numerous metals are present in the body, they have a “synergistic toxicity.” Dr. Boyd Haley, professor and chair of the chemistry department at the University of Kentucky, performed a study on rats and found that the mortality rate of rats exposed to a small dose of mercury or aluminum killed only 1 rat in 100. However, when the rats were exposed to both mercury and aluminum at the same time, all 100 rats died—a 100% mortality rate. A patient may have heavy metal toxicity if you are experiencing any of these symptoms: //Note:// //  Heavy metal toxicity can produce vague symptoms that sometimes are mistaken for other chronic conditions such as Autism, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, depression, Multiple Sclerosis, and a host of other serious disorders. //  **Diagnosis:**   The following tests and procedures may be helpful in diagnosing Heavy Metal Toxicity and/or other chronic conditions: http://www.jigsawhealth.com/articles/heavy-metal-toxicity-symptoms.html Treatment :  Several studies have found heavy metal toxicity in many Chinese herbs, green teastances brought from Chine. One tested over 2000 samples of Chinese proprietary medicines in Singapore and found 42 different medicines that contained metals in amounts that exceeded legal limits. Mercury was found in 28 products, lead in 8, arsenic in 6 and copper in 1. Several products included both mercury and lead or mercury and arsenic. The last study analyzed over 300 batches of TCMs delivered to a German hospital. It found that heavy metal concentrations exceeded legal limits in 3.5% of the batches. Ernst E, Coon JT. Heavy metals in traditional Chinese medicines: a systematic review. Clin Pharm & Ther 2001 Dec; 70(6):497-504.  How do we know that our materials are clean? 
 * Chronic pain throughout the muscles and tendons or any soft tissues of the body
 * Chronic malaise – general feeling of discomfort, fatigue, and illness
 * Brain fog – state of forgetfulness and confusion
 * Chronic infections such as Candida
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">Gastrointestinal complaints, such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, heartburn, and indigestion
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">Food allergies
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">Dizziness
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">Migraines and/or headaches
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">Visual disturbances
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">Mood swings, depression, and/or anxiety
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">Nervous system malfunctions – burning extremities, numbness, tingling, paralysis, and/or an electrifying feeling throughout the body
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">Online Self-assessments – Self-assessments, such as the Candidiasis Self-assessment and the Magnesium Assessment, can help you determine some of the root cause(s) of your chronic conditions. DMPS provocation test – A blood test that measures the amount of heavy metals being removed through the urine after a provoking agent (DMPS) has been used. The key to this test is that it does NOT show the amount of mercury and other heavy metals that are in the body; it only shows what is being removed. Therefore, this test must be taken numerous times over the course of the detoxification protocol. Once excretion levels begin to drop within normal ranges, this means that there is only a small amount of metals left to excrete. This is the best test for accurate measurement. For more information, contact your healthcare practitioner about DMPS.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">Hair analysis – A tablespoon of hair collected from the nape of the neck is analyzed for its mineral content. Hair holds a history of the past 3 months, but there is much speculation concerning the effectiveness of this type of testing and many believe that the test is useless.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">Fecal testing and urine analysis – Fecal testing and urine analysis reveal the effectiveness of chelation therapy in excreting heavy metals from the body. During chelation therapy, a chelating agent “provokes” excretion of heavy metals. These tests then measure the amounts of heavy metals that are being excreted during chelation therapy.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">DMSA (Succimer) – Brand name Chemet <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">®  <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">. An oral drug used for patients with lead poisoning. This medication will bond with lead and then be dissolved and passed through the urine. It is used for chelating mercury, but many believe it is not the best specific chelator of mercury. Adverse side affects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and possible liver dysfunction.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">Calcium EDTA (Edetate calcium disodium, ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid) – A chelating agent used mostly for lead. Mildly effective against mercury, arsenic, and gold.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">DMPS – DMPS is the strongest and most specific chelator of mercury. It is 10 times stronger than DMSA. It can be given intravenously or orally, but the newest and best method is transdermally, or through the skin. Trans-dermal DMPS (TD-DMPS) is a cream that is rubbed into the underside of the arms and absorbed into the bloodstream. Dr. Rashid A. Buttar’s TD-DMPS protocol has cured Autistic patients. The key ingredient of Dr. Buttar’s protocol is that TD-DMPS is applied every other day. IV and oral-use does not allow for treatments every other day, and therefore does not do this same constant flushing of mercury and other heavy metals. TD-DMPS is not widely available at this time, but it can be acquired from Avanced Medical Therapeutics (AMT) with a prescription. For more information, visit [] <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">//Note:// // <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"> Because TD-DMPS diminishes the necessary minerals and trace minerals from the body, an Essential Blend Multi Mineral should be used in off days off-days.  //