Heavy Metal Detox

Heavy Metal Detox refers to the process of removing toxic heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic from the body. These heavy metals can accumulate in the body over time and will cause many health problems that are difficult to diagnose. In its innate wisdom, the body is always trying to get rid of heavy metals and other toxins through the many complex metabolic pathways of detoxification that each cell undergoes. Given that heavy metals are ubiquitous, the detoxification pathways often become blocked and the body begins to store these metals in the body’s cells. This will cause many problems to the proper functioning of the cell – one of the most common symptoms is low energy and unexplained fatigue. There are several methods for heavy metal detoxification, including IV chelation therapy, which involves using chelating agents to bind with the heavy metals and facilitate their removal from the body through the urine or stool. This chelation method also strips the body of essential minerals, which is not good. A gentler way is to take oral supplements designed to chelate and eliminate these metals, as well as infrared saunas to help sweat out the toxins, and eat a diet rich in detoxifying foods such as leafy greens, garlic, and cilantro. It’s important to note that anyone can undertake heavy metal detoxification. Still, when you are suffering from neurological problems or other serious chronic diseases, it is best to be supervised by a healthcare professional with this level of clinical experience.