The health dangers of exposure to toxic metals have been getting some attention in recent years. However, most people are unaware of the frequency of heavy metal toxicity in developed nations. There are many sources of heavy metal exposure, including pollution, heath and beauty products, pesticides and other sources. This exposure results in free radical damage in the body and can contribute to the development of degenerative disease. SEE THE HEAVY METAL QUESTIONNAIRE BELOW…

Some of the most dangerous heavy metals found in the environment include mercury, lead, aluminum, arsenic, uranium, barium, nickel and cadmium. A growing number of medical doctors, naturopathic doctors and other experts agree that exposure to these toxins may result in free radical damage and disease.

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Mercury

Mercury has gotten more attention than most heavy metals, partially due to questions about vaccine safety. Mercury exposure can be the result of environmental exposure, dietary habits, or even the fillings in your mouth. Amalgam fillings contain enough mercury to pollute a ten acre lake, yet have been used for years in fillings.

Mercury is cumulative. This means it builds up in the brain, heart, endocrine glands and kidneys. Over time, exposure to mercury can result in memory loss, depression, anemia, auto immune diseases and heart attack.

Lead

Lead is another heavy metal under close scrutiny. Exposure to lead can cause a variety of physical problems and can cause learning impairments in children. With prolonged exposure, young children have been found to experience significant decreases in intelligence and later diagnosed with learning disabilities.

Lead is found in a wide range of products, as well as older homes. Older homes may contain lead paint and pipes that were soldered with lead. In addition to the home, this metal is found in gas, insecticides, pottery, plastics, batteries and cosmetic products.

Aluminum

Aluminum accumulates in the brain, kidneys, bone and skin. Exposure to aluminum has been shown to contribute to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Aluminum is found in a wide range of foods and health products, such as aluminum foil, aluminum cookware, milk, infant formula, baking powders, feminine hygiene products and drinking water.

Arsenic

Arsenic exposure causes damage to the organs of the body, specifically the lungs, liver and kidneys. Symptoms of heavy metal toxicity from arsenic include headaches, fatigue and confusion. Arsenic sources include water, smoke, seafood and detergents.

Uranium

Uranium is a radioactive element that has been released into the environment as a result of thousands of nuclear detonations in locations around the globe and nuclear power plant disasters, most notably Chernobyl in Russia and Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania. Uranium spreads in the atmosphere, causing exposure outside the immediate detonation area, although people in the immediate area experience the effects first. This material can cause a variety of birth defects and cancers.

Nickel

Exposure to nickel in the environment or household products results in accumulation throughout the body, affecting the lungs, immune system, brain, bones and other vital organs. Nickel is found in stainless steel pots, coins, batteries and dental fillings.

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Heavy Metal Questionnaire

1. Have you had sore gums (gingivitis) often over the years?
2. Have you had mental symptoms such as confusion, forgetfulness?
3. Have you had ringing in the ears (tinnitus)?
4. Do you have TMJ problems?
5. Have you had unusual shakiness (tremors) of your hands and arms or twitching of other muscles?
6. Do you have “brown spots” or “age spots” under your eyes or elsewhere on the skin of your body?
7. Have you tended to have more colds, flu, and other examples of infectious diseases than “normal”?
8. Have you had food allergies or intolerance’s?
9. Have you been to many doctors for your health problems and they have usually said “there is nothing wrong”?
10. Do you have numbness or burning sensations in your mouth or gums?
11. Do you have numbness or unexplained tingling in your arms or legs?
12. Have you developed difficulty in walking (ataxia) over the years?
13. Do you have 10 or more “silver” fillings?
14. Do you often have a “metallic” taste in your mouth?
15. Have you ever worked as a painter or in manufacturing/chemical or pesticide/fungicide factories (fungicides with methyl mercury ingredients) or in pulp/paper mills that used mercury?
16. Have you worked as a dentist, hygienist or dental assistant?
17. Have you ever had Candida Related Complex (CRC) or yeast infections of the vagina, mouth or GI tract?
18. Do you have a lot of bad breath (halitosis) or white tongue (thrush)?
19. Have you frequently had low basal body auxiliary temperature (below 97.4 degrees F.) over the years?
20. Do you have problems with constipation?
21. Do you have heart irregularities or rapid pulse (tachycardia)?
22. Do you have unexplained arthritis in various joints?
    Is it common for you to have a lot of mucus in your stools?
23. Do you have unidentified chest pains even after EKG’s, X-ray, and heart studies are normal?
24. Is your sleep poor or do you have frequent insomnia?
25. Have you had frequent kidney infections or do you have significant kidney problems?
26. Are you extremely fatigued much of the time and never seem to have enough energy?
27. Do you have irritability or dramatic changes in behavior?
28. Are you on antidepressants now or have been in the past?