Disclaimer- This article is purely for entertainment purposes. None of this information, nor the products discussed in this article, are intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease. Consult your healthcare practitioner before altering your diet or using any herbs or supplements.
How do heavy metals affect us?
Symptoms and even chronic diseases related to heavy metal toxicity is now considered to be a problem that millions of people deal with.
Exposure to toxic heavy metals is believed to be a contributing factor, if not a root cause, of symptoms like low energy, mood disturbances and cognitive changes. Heavy metals first enter your bloodstream from exposure to farmed fish, contaminated water, dental fillings, household products, geoengineering practices, and other things that we have no control over unfortunately. These metals then travel throughout your body and penetrate the cells of various tissues and organs, where they can remain stored up for years!
How do you treat heavy metal toxicity?
What are heavy metals?
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Mercury
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Lead
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Arsenic
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Cadmium
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Aluminum
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Nickel
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Uranium
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ThalliumHeavy metal poisoning describes a number of health problems caused by exposure to environmental metals that accumulate inside the body. According to a report in Scientific World Journal, “Toxic metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury are ubiquitous, have no beneficial role in human homeostasis, and contribute to noncommunicable chronic disease.”Researchers have identified that significant exposure to at least 23 different environmental metals (called “heavy metals”) can contribute to acute or chronic toxicity. These metals are described as being heavy because they stick around in the body, especially hiding out in adipose tissue (fat cells). They are difficult to get rid of, making them similar to fat-soluble toxins. Body fat tries to protect the organs by trapping certain substances inside, including some metals, which causes them to linger. This is one reason weight loss can sometimes result in heavy metal detoxing, as fat cells shrink and release dormant toxins.There is virtually no way to entirely avoid heavy metal exposure, considering metals are natural elements found all over the world in the food supply, water and ground. Environmental metals are problematic because over time, they can accumulate within bodily tissues, often without the person who is affected even realizing this is happening. Heavy metal toxicity can result in damaged or reduced mental and central nervous function, plus damage to the vital organs — such as the liver, heart, endocrine glands and kidneys.Long-term exposure to heavy metals may lead to physical, muscular, and neurological degenerative processes. When they become severe, heavy metal poisoning symptoms can even mimic symptoms associated with Alzheimers, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Because heavy metal poisoning symptoms mimic those related to aging (such as loss of memory and increased fatigue), many people blame getting older as the cause of their emerging symptoms, not realizing that heavy metal exposure is a major contributing factor.
Where Do Heavy Metals Come From?
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Exposure to environmental pollutants, such as traffic fumes, air pollution, food contaminants, cigarette smoke or radiation.
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Having metal amalgam dental fillings (silver fillings slowly release mercury into the body).
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Eating a poor-quality diet (for example, eating farm-raised fish that carry high levels of mercury). According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the most common way we’re exposed to mercury in the U.S. is by consuming contaminated fish that contains health-hazardous heavy metals, such as tilefish, swordfish, shark, king mackerel and bigeye tuna. A diet that includes processed foods, especially those that are imported from foreign countries and not organically grown (and even plant foods grown in soil that has high levels of metals) can also be a contributing factor.
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Drinking water that is contaminated with trace amounts of metals (such as aluminum).
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From birth (heavy metals can be passed down in utero from mother to her offspring).
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Exposure or use of household substances that carry mercury, such as adhesives, air condition filters, cosmetics, fabric softeners, felt, floor waxes and polishes, and talcum powder.
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Getting tattoos.
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Exposure to substances that carry lead, such as some chocolates, canned foods, toothpastes, old paints, insecticides, ceramic and some pottery, and soldered pipes.
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Use or exposure to other household items, such as antiperspirants, baking powder, certain baby formulas, plastic toys, antacids, aluminum foil, certain metal pots and pans, cheap cutlery, coins, and some makeup.
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Receiving certain vaccinations.
Signs and Symptoms of Heavy Metal Poisoning
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Chronic Fatigue
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Autoimmune diseases, including Lyme’s disease
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Poor recovery from exercise and weakness
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Skin irritation
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Neurological disorders
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Brain-fog, trouble concentrating, difficulty learning and poor memory
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Depression and/or anxiety
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Dementia
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Insomnia
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Digestive issues, such as IBS
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Chronic aches and pains, such as those associated with fibromyalgia
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Tremors
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Impaired motor control, hearing, speech, vision and gait
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Anemia
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Higher risk for heart attacks
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Reduced free radical damage/oxidative stress
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Improvements in energy levels
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Enhanced immunity and gut health
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Better digestive function
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Improvements in mental performance (attention, memory, learning, etc.)
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Improved skin health
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Better protection against diseases cognitive disorders and autoimmune disease
This bundle is designed with herbs and binders to help gently release heavy metals from deep within tissues, and then, more importantly, push them out of the body. Because if they aren’t properly flushed out after they are released, they will do even more damage than if you just left them alone.
Contains the following active herbal ingredients:
Spirulina-
Spirulina is a very powerful detoxifying agent. It chelates all types of toxins such as mercury, arsenic, radioactive materials, cadmium, pesticides, and environmental carcinogens, eliminating them from the body. Spirulina is rich in a range of vitamins and minerals essential for maintaining a healthy immune system, like vitamins E, C, and B6. Research finds that spirulina also boosts the production of white blood cells and antibodies that fight viruses and bacteria in your body.
Chlorella-
This is a type of algae that packs a big nutrient punch, as it’s a good source of several vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Chlorella has been found to weaken the heavy metal toxicity of the liver, brain and kidneys.
It is naturally rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Its reported benefits include boosting antibody count, promoting weight loss, and fighting cancer and other diseases. Chlorella contains a range of nutrients, including proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, including antioxidants.
Other benefits of chlorella include helping to regulate hormones, helping with metabolism, improving circulation and promoting higher levels of energy. It may promote better lung function and endurance as well.
Barley grass-
Barley grass is rich in vitamins A and C, which act as antioxidants. These vitamins help fight off free radicals that can damage your body. They help carry free radicals out of the body and lower your risk of problems ranging from decreased skin elasticity to breast and colon cancer. Barley grass is a wonderful natural detoxifier. The cleansing ability of barley grass is even effective in eliminating the accumulated harmful heavy metals including lead, which may cause behavior and learning disorders, particularly in kids.
Chia and flax seeds-
With plenty of antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, these seeds will help cleanse your insides as they collect toxins on their way out.
Dulse-
This seaweed can help improve digestion, reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and even promote weight loss. Alginates in dulse bind to heavy metals and other toxins in the gut and remove them from the body. Additionally, dulse seaweed is a good source of fiber, which also helps eliminate toxins from the body.
Dulse contains significant levels of calcium and potassium which help your bones strengthen and become more resilient. Benefits of dulse also include helping to lower your blood pressure, improve your eye sight and improve the health of your thyroid gland.
Wild blueberry-
Different from the blueberries you’ll find in the produce sections, These smaller rich berries contain special phytonutrients with detoxifying effects and powerful antioxidants, which help to restore all possible damage caused by the removal of oxidized heavy metals. Wild blueberries may help to stop both dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, as they are also caused by heavy metals. Rich in fiber, wild blueberries support gut health. Fiber binds to toxins and waste in the digestive tract ensuring they’re not reabsorbed into the bloodstream.
Also included in this bundle is the important binders mix. This contains activated charcoal and bentonite clay, which bind to the metals that have been mobilized within your body, and allow you to safely excrete them without doing any more damage on their way out of your body.
An optional add on is the Detox Tincture. We consider this a MUST with the heavy metal detox, but made it optional because we know many have already purchased it from us. This tincture helps to support your liver, boost your body’s glutathione production, and keep your detox pathways open so you can successfully cleanse away heavy metals.
Optional add-on:
Detox Bath Tea. When doing any type of detox or cleanse program, regular detox baths are very important. If you are new to detox baths, these bath tea sachets make it easy to incorporate baths into your routine.
Heavy Metal & Mold Detox Diet
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Leafy green veggies — Greens are some of the most powerful detox foods. Try to have some type of bitter greens each day, such as kale, swiss chard, dandelion greens, mustard greens, arugula, spinach or beet greens. Broccoli sprouts are another great food for providing antioxidants and reducing inflammation.
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Herbs and spices — Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant herbs and spices like basil, parsley, oregano, rosemary, thyme, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon and cilantro can help remove toxins. Cilantro is one of the best culinary herbs for detoxifying and can help reduce the buildup of heavy metals like mercury and lead in the body. Try adding herbs like cilantro and parsley to meals or fresh-squeezed green juices. You can use our Spiced Lemonade brew to benefit from many of these spices
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Foods rich in Vitamin C– Fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C can reduce the damage caused by toxicity by acting as an antioxidant. High-vitamin C foods include citrus fruits like oranges or grapefruit, leafy greens like spinach and kale, all types of berries, broccoli and cruciferous veggies, kiwi, papaya, guava and bell pepper.
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Garlic and onions – These vegetables contain sulfur which helps your liver detoxify itself of heavy metals like lead and arsenic. Our Fire Cider is a rich source of these,
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Water – Drink 8 ounces of filtered or spring water or vegetable juice every two hours to stay hydrated and help flush out toxins.
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Bone Broth — Bone broth helps to keep you hydrated, provides important minerals, and supports liver health by providing glutathione. It also provides amino acids that help strengthen the organs. Consume bone broth by either making your own and sipping on several cups daily, or by using protein powder made from bone broth.
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Farmed fish – Farmed fish, especially those from foreign countries where the quality is not monitored, can contain heavy metals, dioxins and PCB’s which are highly toxic. The worst offenders are tilefish, swordfish, shark, king mackerel and bigeye tuna. You can continue to eat fish up to several times per week — just make better choices that are low in mercury and purchase wild-caught fish, ideally from a local fisherman that you trust.
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Food allergens – If your body is fighting against common allergens and dealing with high levels of inflammation, it will not be able to detoxify from heavy metal poisoning as well.
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Non-organic foods – These foods increase exposure to chemicals which make symptoms worse. Some of the worst offenders include conventional animals products, conventional apple juice and brown rice products. For a list of other foods that you should always try to buy organic, see this list of the dirty dozen on this post, clarifying the most pesticide-contaminated produce as tested by the Environmental Working Group (EWG).
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Foods with additives – Additives may aggravate toxicity symptoms and decrease your body’s ability to detoxify.
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Alcohol – Too much alcohol is toxic to the body and can make it more difficult for your liver to process other toxins.
Dosage Instructions
For 30 days-
Mix your Detox Smoothie by combining 1.5 tsp of the smoothie mix, 1/2 – 1 cup of wild blueberries (fresh or frozen), 20 drops of Detox Tincture, and 1 cup liquid in a blender. ages 7-12 use 3.4 tsp of smoothie mix and 10 drops of detox tincture, Ages 2-6 use 1/4 tsp of smoothie mix and omit the detox tincture. For your liquid you can use cooled herbal tea, water, or any milk of choice. You may also add other types of fruits or veggies if desired. Have this smoothie once daily, preferably for breakfast.
30-60 minutes after your smoothie, take the binders mix. Mix 1/2 tsp of the powder into 1 cup of water. You can also mix it into applesauce. ages 7-12 use 1/4 tsp, ages 2-6 use 1/8 tsp (or one pinch).
1-2 time a week you may use the Bath Tea for a detox bath.
We routinely do group cleanses in our Wellness Library group on Facebook, and it’s a great place to find lots of cleanse approved recipes as well.
Customer reviews-
“I love the fire cider and lost over 30 pounds and my health improved from doing the cleanse at the beginning of the year”
“The detox was wonderful, i’d like to do it again soon. “
“Aside from feeling great while taking the detox and candida cleanse tinctures and following the dietary guideline, the following month the dentist commented, “Your cleaning and hygiene really improved. No plaque!” Hmm, I didn’t change my brushing+flossing routine and suspected the improvement was related to the tinctures… Now I’m learning about the importance of minerals for the mouth! All the supportive herbs in those tinctures had this amazing side effect of supporting dental health.”
“Following your cleanses in 2023 changed my life! I learned so much about what affects MY body. I recommend them to so many people!”
