Do You Have Mercury Toxicity?
If you have been keeping up with my blog you will know that my passion is to keep the world healthy one patient at a time. So many of us begin to develop health issues as we get older myself included albeit much slower than what I see in practice. Most of the time the medical community attributes this to aging. Well in my opinion is that there are specific reasons on aging. It isn’t so much the chronological age but of cellular stress and nutrition or lack thereof.
After reaching the peak of health at age 25 or thereabouts, the disease of aging creeps in. Modern concepts defined aging as nothing more than a disease state characterized by symptoms clearly definable into three phases:
- Sub Clinical Phase (between ages 25-35) where cellular damage has started without outward symptoms or measurable laboratory results.
- Transitional Phase (between ages 35-45) where cellular damage now produces outward symptoms.
- Clinical Phase (age 45 and beyond) where deterioration of bodily function accelerates with illness setting in.
What I have been finding is that many patients when afflicted with different health issues that are unresolved by traditional methods have an underlying buildup of one or more heavy metals in their body. Myself I have Arsenic, Mercury and Aluminum.
The good news is that there is tissue mineral analysis available to determine the levels of health of our cells and determine whether or not we have toxic metals in our system. In this issue I will talk about Mercury toxicity and what I am doing to remove this from my body. In the future (several months), I will be reporting back on how I rid my body of this and other metal toxicities.
At the present time I am using homeopathic means of removal which are safe and effective and at a very low cost. I will also be removing the amalgam (dental fillings) and having them replaced with bonding. Nutrition will also play a part to keep my body cleansed and not allowing the toxicity levels to increase.
The cost of the test is around $100 and comes with a very detailed report and the nutritional supplements vary depending on what other issues you may also have going on. In most cases removal of heavy metal toxicity can be as low as $50.00 per month and only needs to be done for 2-3 months.
Here is some basic information about Mercury.
SOURCES OF MERCURY TOXICITY
- Tuna fish, swordfish, shark and tile fish
- Contaminated drinking water
- Dental amalgam (silver fillings)
- Seeds and vegetables treated with mercurial fungicides
- Medications – diuretics, Mercurochrome, Merthiolate, Preparation H, contact lens solution
- Occupational exposure – felt, algaecides, floor waxes, adhesives, fabric softeners, manufacture of paper, production of chlorine
- Children can be born with mercury toxicity that is passed through the placenta from their mothers. Mercury can also be passed to children in breast milk
DETECTION OF MERCURY TOXICITY
Both blood and hair have been used to detect mercury poisoning. In one study, hair levels generally correlated with blood levels. Hair levels are about 300 times higher than blood levels. Copper toxicity and zinc deficiency are often associated with mercury toxicity.
HOW MERCURY AFFECTS HEALTH
Energy - Mercury compounds inhibit the enzyme ATPase, which impairs energy production in all body cells.
Nervous System - Degeneration of nerve fibers occurs, particularly the peripheral sensory nerve fibers. In addition to sensory nerve damage, motor conduction speed was reduced in persons with high hair mercury levels.
Endocrine System – Mercury has been shown to concentrate in the thyroid and pituitary glands, interfering with their function. Impairment of adrenal gland activity also occurs.
Kidneys - Mercury can accumulate in the kidneys, where it may cause kidney damage.
Possible Conditions Associated With Mercury Toxicity
Adrenal Gland Dysfunction
Alopecia (hair loss)
Anorexia
Ataxia
Birth Defects
Blushing
Brain Damage
Depression
Dermatitis
Discouragement
Dizziness
Fatigue
Hearing loss
Hyperactivity
Immune system dysfunction
Insomnia
Kidney damage
Loss of self-control
Memory loss
Migraine headaches
Mood swings
Nervousness
Numbness/tingling extremities
Pain in limbs
Rashes, skin
Salivation, excessive
Schizophrenia
Thyroid dysfunction
Timidity
Tremors
Vision loss – peripheral vision
Weakness, muscle
What To Do If You Think You May Have Heavy Metal Toxicity Or Just Want To Be Tested
Testing is a painless procedure and only requires a small sample of hair and takes only a few minutes to collect. The hair sample is then sent to labratory for testing and a very detailed report is sent back. Once we receive the results we bring you back in for a consult on a plan of action to help restore your body back ro it’s vibrant self.
If you are interested in this procedure you can call my office to make and appointment and we can get started right away. In upcoming updates I will discuss Aluminum and other heavy metals.
Please pass this information on as well as letting others know about my blog and if you or someone you know that could use some assistance please call my office for a free consultation.
Sunrise Chiropractic Health and Wellness Center
39210 State Street, Suite 120
Fremont, CA 94538
510–796-7000
www.sunrisechiropractic.org
