Heavy metals drag us down - how do you get rid of them?

The fact is that most of us are exposed to an abundance of toxins, heavy metals and chemicals on a daily basis. Everything from the things we touch and the air we breathe to the food we eat, such as fish and mushrooms, can contain unwanted substances.

Fortunately, our body is equipped with its own detoxification system. We just need to help it get rid of toxins, heavy metals and the like.

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Heavy metals drag us down

Certain metals, such as zinc, iron and magnesium, are very important for our health. However, there are also so-called heavy metals. These are elements that can become toxic and very dangerous for our organism even in low concentrations. These include, for example, aluminum, mercury, lead and arsenic.

This exposure to heavy metals is a significant factor in the development of modern civilization diseases. Symptoms and even chronic illnesses associated with heavy metal poisoning are now considered a problem that millions of people have to contend with.

It is believed that exposure to heavy metals leads to symptoms such as lack of energy, mood swings and cognitive changes such as concentration disorders and Alzheimer's disease. 

Mercury can even cross the blood-brain barrier and accumulate in the brain!

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How do you come into contact with heavy metals?

Heavy metals are found, for example, in fish, contaminated water, dental fillings and household products. Through contact with the skin or as a food component, they enter the bloodstream and from there migrate through the body into the cells, where they can remain stored for years. 

Affected people do not notice it for a long time. Nevertheless, it can lead to damage to vital organs such as the liver, heart, endocrine glands and kidneys. When symptoms do occur, they are usually non-specific and difficult to trace back to poisoning, such as: 

• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Chronic fatigue and sleep disorders

Long-term exposure to heavy metals even leads to physical, muscular and neurological impairments. Heavy metals are associated with serious diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis.

It is assumed that heavy metals accumulate more quickly in the body, particularly in the case of a nutrient deficiency. For example, an iron deficiency leads to increased lead uptake. 

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How heavy metals can lead to Alzheimer's:

Heavy metals (especially aluminum) are directly linked to the risk of Alzheimer's disease. This is because they accumulate in the brain over a long period of time and cause severe neurological damage. Studies show that heavy metals can even accelerate Alzheimer's disease.

Why should you eliminate heavy metals?

Exposure to heavy metals is very common in the general population today and is usually underestimated. However, as they can trigger chronic diseases, it is important to eliminate them.

Heavy metals are particularly dangerous for expectant mothers and children. It is assumed that mothers pass the exposure on to their children. Heavy metals can severely damage and impair the development of the unborn child's brain.

➤ Heavy metals are very dangerous for children's brains, as they limit brain performance!

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How do you get rid of heavy metals?

1) Your detox specialists

• Glutathione: S-acetylglutathione is the most powerful antioxidant that the body can produce itself. It helps to detoxify and break down heavy metals and toxins. As we get older, however, our body produces less of it. 
• R-alpha lipoic acid: Alpha lipoic acid chelates (binds) hazardous substances such as arsenic, cadmium, lead or mercury and prevents them from becoming active.
• Chlorella and spirulina are green algae that act as a natural chelator to remove heavy metals, especially lead and mercury. The chlorophyll they contain absorbs the ingested heavy metals.
• Milk thistle is one of the most popular remedies for liver detoxification. The silybin it contains has strong antioxidant properties. It inhibits the binding of toxins to the cell membrane receptors. As a result, heavy metals and toxins cannot dock onto our cells.
• Wheatgrass and barley grass support the body with digestion, acidification and detoxification. The grasses also contain a high chlorophyll content, which binds toxins, heavy metals and chemicals, preventing them from being absorbed by the body.

2) Supporting foods against heavy metals

• Green leafy vegetables are among the most powerful detoxifying foods. These include cabbage, dandelion, spinach, broccoli and more.
• Herbs and spices such as oregano, rosemary, ginger or turmeric help to remove heavy metals from the body.
• Fruit rich in vitamin C contains antioxidants that help to reduce the damage caused by heavy metals. These include citrus fruits such as oranges, peppers, berries and kiwis.
• Garlic and onions contain sulphur, which helps the liver to detoxify.
• Bone broth provides important minerals and supports liver health by providing glutathione.

Hang in there

During the detoxification/discharge process, it is quite possible that the symptoms may worsen at first. Possible symptoms are

• Headache
• Tiredness and sleep disorders
• Loss of appetite or digestive problems

But... IT'S WORTH IT! Because successful detoxification results in many improvements for your health:

• You sleep better
• You suddenly have energy again
• Your mood is balanced and recurring mood swings are over
• You find it easier to concentrate
• Your unexplained headaches have disappeared
• Nausea or vomiting due to heavy metals are a thing of the past
• You feel completely at ease

In addition, your stressed organs recover and the risk of chronic diseases such as Alzheimer's is reduced (especially with a diet rich in DHA).

Always remember that the heavy metal load has built up slowly over many years. This means that detoxification cannot take place overnight. It can take months or longer to get rid of the stored heavy metals. 

So it's best to start eliminating heavy metals today and your health will benefit! 

➤ Are you unsure whether you are affected by heavy metal poisoning? Simply take the heavy metal self-test at home (available from Herbano for Germany and Austria) or have yourself tested by your naturopath.

 

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Colomina, M. T. & Peris-Sampedro, F. (2017). Aluminium and Alzheimer's Disease. Advances in Neurobiology, 18:183-197, doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-60189-2_9

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