Today I’m talking about toxic metals, including “Heavy Metals” and how they can have an adverse affect your health.

The Good

Now firstly I don’t want you to think that all metals are necessarily bad… After all, zinc, copper and manganese supplements are all contending for shelf space in health food stores and pharmacies. These are just a few examples of the metals that are essential to biochemical processes that help to keep your body functioning as it should, but only small amounts of these metals are necessary for these metabolic functions to occur.

These metals are found in mineral deposits and soils, they find their way into our systems through our plant and animal food sources, and of course if you know that you’re not getting the appropriate amount of a particular necessary trace metal the aforementioned supplements can be used as an alternative.

The Bad and the Ugly

There are however, many toxic metals that can build up in the human body over time and cause adverse affects on one’s health. Metal poisoning is much more common than you might think. If you’ve eaten fish regularly, had amalgam dental fillings, received vaccinations, or worked in the industrial, agricultural or pharmaceutical sector, you may have a higher than average amount of toxic metals in your system. Even if none of these apply to you it’s impossible to avoid exposure to toxic metals completely, a few more common sources of heavy metals are cookware, over the counter drugs, refined foods. The key to health protection is to ensure you can detoxify, and rid yourself of these harmful substances.

On a personal note, I’ve discovered through my smartDNA Genomic Wellness report that I am a metal binder, prone to hanging on to these toxic metals, so I have to work much harder at the process of detoxification. The completion of the smartDNA Genomic Wellness test has ensured that I can adapt my lifestyle to avoid health issues that I may be predisposed to. It’s something that I would encourage you to explore, after all “Forewarned is forearmed” – Discover more about the testing process and report HERE.

Here is a list of some of the more common symptoms that can manifest themselves as a result of metal poisoning;

• Allergies (environmental and food sensitivities)
• Anxiousness and irratibility
• Inability to lose weight
• Cold hands and feet
• Depression
• Digestive problems
• Extreme fatigue
• Frequent colds and flus
• Headaches
• Insomnia
• Muscle and joint pain
• Night sweats
• Skin problems

Elimination:

Here are my top three tips for elimination and detoxification;

1. Drink lots of water – Be sure to drink only purified or filtered water. Water is one of the most important processes in detoxification. It helps every single cell in your body eliminate waste and toxins.
2. Consider your diet – That old adage, “You are what you eat” always rings true, avoid canned foodstuffs in  all forms. Wherever possible prepare a naturally healthy meal, with lots of fresh with lots of organic (beware pesticides) fruits and vegetables. Here are just a few really good super foods that will support heavy metal elimination…
   • Beetroot
   • Citrus
   • Garlic
   • Asparagus
   • Spinach
   • Kale
   • Brazil nuts
3. Consider a supplement that will help you break down heavy metals. Cellgevity chelates heavy metals, it stimulates the production of glutathione which breaks heavy metals down. FIND OUT MORE.