Heavy metal poisoning is more common than most people think. Although everyone has a certain amount of heavy metals in the body, an excessive amount can trigger severe health issues. Understanding the signs of heavy metal poisoning and let you know when it’s time to detox and promote recovery. What Causes Heavy Metal Poisoning? Heavy […]
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element; however, humans are not meant to ingest arsenic. In some areas of the world, groundwater has been contaminated by excessive amounts of arsenic and there are regions where the drinking water is significantly impacted by arsenic contamination. Arsenic is: A naturally occurring element found in groundwater Highly toxic […]
Across the globe, concern is growing over the increased appearance of childhood behavioral disorders. Among the list of possible culprits, research is showing heavy metal toxicity might be an underlying cause for behavioral disorders such as ADHD, tics, and autism spectrum disorder. As a parent, you might be worried about your child’s overexposure to heavy […]
Chelation therapy was developed in the mid-1900s to treat heavy metal poisoning. Though chelation therapy is now considered an alternate choice rather than conventional, it remains a viable option for people suffering from heavy metal toxicity. Chelation therapy is mainly done intravenously, but recently, oral treatments have been effective for a portion of patients. During […]
If heavy metal toxicity is a concern for you or your family members, you want to be aware of all the possible sources of heavy metals around you. One often overlooked source is dietary supplements. While supplements in most cases have a wide range of benefits, there are also hidden risks. You will want […]
The kidneys are like the janitors of our bodies. They balance the water and mineral levels in the blood, and they remove the waste and extra fluids which we excrete. The kidneys have great absorption ability, which is good for collecting and removing unwanted material from the blood, but it also makes the kidneys the […]
The symptoms commonly associated with heavy metal toxicity can also be symptoms shared with other serious health issues. Chronic health issues should always be discussed with a physician. Because these symptoms can be caused by multiple issues, it is important to be properly tested for the possibility of heavy metal toxicity, which should never be […]
You might have heard that the US House Committee on Oversight and Reforms has issued a report that claims some commercial baby foods contain dangerous levels of arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury. This could be an alarming concern, but what should you know about heavy metals found in baby food? Four companies, Nurture, Beech-Nut, Hain, […]
Toxic metal poisoning can occur after overexposure to a variety of metals, including aluminum, which is a common metal used in many aspects of modern life. Aluminum toxicity occurs when an individual ingests or breathes higher than normal levels of aluminum. Since aluminum is the most bountiful metal in Earth’s crust, avoiding it is close […]
In 1978, the U.S. federal government banned the use of lead-based paint over health concerns. If you live or work in a building in the United States that was painted before 1978, there’s a chance you may have been exposed to lead-based paint. Lead is one of the leading causes of environmental contamination, but exposure […]
Heavy metal poisoning can be an overlooked, under diagnosed concern for many individuals. The symptoms caused by toxic metals in the body can vary greatly depending on many factors, most importantly, the type of metal one is exposed to and the amount of that metal that has built up in the body’s system. Young children, […]