Heavy Metals: Is your health compromised due to heavy metals?

Metals can be found in many areas of our environment: in the water, soil, pipes, medications, vaccines, food, antacids and sometimes our workplace. In our lives it is very difficult to live without being exposed to some kind of metal.

In our practice, I have discovered that most water systems contain metals of some kind. In White Rock, B.C. there is Arsenic in the water. Our city council knows of this and Health Canada has deemed it to be within safe levels. However, in our practice I have had a number of young people born and raised in White Rock who suffered greatly from the effects of arsenic. Arsenic affects the brain, memory, cognitive function, nervous system and co-ordination. These young people were suffering needlessly. I often wonder about the seniors in White Rock who are suffering from these same symptoms, undetected by the western medical system, who label it as just getting old.

Another very common metal in water systems is Bismuth. It affects your digestive and nervous systems and reduces Hypothalamus function. If your Hypothalamus is not functioning well, your adrenals will not be doing well either. You will suffer from adrenal fatigue. Bismuth also is included in many medications and antacids. Those of you who take medicines and or lots of over the counter antacids will most likely have significant amounts of Bismuth, with the subsequent symptoms described above.  I find it interesting that over the counter ant-acids will help the stomach, but eventually cause intestinal disorders.  You can buy bottles of Bismuth in your drug store.
 
Copper is also fairly common in water systems, household or business water pipes, and wiring. One of my clients was extremely weak and shaking. He had been working as a plumber for many years and the level of copper in his body was very high.  His doctor and neurologist said they could not help him.  After I treated this client for 3 months, he returned to work.  Copper directly effects the nervous system, you become very weak, experience nervous shakes and possible myoclonic jerks (involuntary muscles twitches).

Mercury and Aluminum are fairly common.  Mercury is in fish, as we all know; in particular tuna.  Aluminum is in cans, foil, food packaging and underarm deodorant.
Authorities in the alternative/complimentary health industry have told me that both are present in vaccines given to children. Many parents have come into my office and said, “My child changed immediately after having his/her vaccination shot.” Most suffered from Autism-like symptoms, learning disabilities and communication difficulties. Some had ADD or ADHD. One became completely incapacitated, wheelchair bound and incapable of taking care of himself. He has no communication skills whatsoever.

While the debate of vaccinations is hot and heavy, the medical profession is sticking to the drug companies’ doctrine of, “use these products, no matter what kind of negative effects they are having”; and many parents are afraid of what could happen to their children. Until the drug companies reveal the entire ingredient list of what they are selling, here is some advice.

As a pregnant parent ensure that your immune system is doing well. Take Vitamin C, Vitamin D3 in the winter and Iodine up to 600 MCG daily. Your thyroid needs Iodine to keep your immune system functioning well. This is why the U.S. government had salt companies put Iodine in table salt, so that the public would get at the very least a trace amount of this thyroid food. Your baby will also use this Iodine when born, through breast milk.  Give trace amounts to your child after breastfeeding, 20-25 MCG daily. Or a little iodized table salt. There is now iodized sea salt for sale.  I also suggest you wait for any vaccinations until your child is just about to enter kindergarten. Then their immune systems should be strong enough to handle metals included in vaccines.  It is best to book a session to find out to ensure your child can handle the vaccination. 

Cadmium, is used in Southeast Asia to prevent fungus growing on rice in the fields. Avoid any rice from these areas. 

Antimony, is present in commercial aircraft plastic interiors. Frequent flyers, such as pilots and flight attendants will have amounts of this metal in their systems.

Lead, is not as present as often as it once was, when it was used in homes for water system pipes in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It can lead to bone cancer as it usually settles there.
There are many other metals, but these are the most significant ones I have found in my clients. If you suspect you have heavy metals a naturopath can do a test, or come see us.

Essentially, this information is for the purpose of bringing awareness to undiagnosed health issues.  By the time most of our clients come to see us, they have exhausted all tests and practitioners unsuccessfully and are struggling emotionally, physically and mentally in a number of areas.

Please note also, that while you may be experiencing physical challenges, your mental and emotional state is suffering as well.  Any emotions such as fear, despair, and frustration attach themselves further in to the body, particularly in weak areas.  For this reason, it is recommended to have a medical intuitive and emotional balance session with both of us.  We offer you a complete health protocol and specific products needed to for you take action right away.