We have all heard that saying! This was stated back in the day when someone was told to hurry up or “get the lead out!”
Today it has much more important meaning. The reference is to get the heavy metals out our bodies with lead being one of them!
Heavy metal poisoning is the accumulation of heavy metals, in toxic amounts, in the soft tissues of the body. Symptoms and physical findings associated with heavy metal poisoning vary according to the metal accumulated. Many of the heavy metals, such as zinc, copper, chromium, iron and manganese, are essential to body function in very small amounts. But, if these metals accumulate in the body in concentrations sufficient to cause poisoning, then serious damage may occur. The heavy metals most commonly associated with poisoning of humans are lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium. Heavy metal poisoning may occur as a result of industrial exposure, air or water pollution, foods, medicines, improperly coated food containers, or the ingestion of lead-based paints. (WebMD)
There are 5 main heavy metals we should be aware of as it will impact our health immensely. Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium, lead and aluminium.
Lets talk about mercury for today’s blog.
Mercury has been linked to health risks related to dementia. The following are just some of things you should consider with regards to the impact mercury can have on your health.
- Avoid amalgam (silver) fillings altogether and request safer alternatives from your dentist. Find a biologic or holistic dentist that practices mercury-free dentistry.
- If you have “silver” fillings, get an evaluation from a mercury-free dentist who specializes in the safe removal of mercury amalgams. Improper removal can be more dangerous than leaving your fillings in place. Find a mercury-free dentist in your area now.
- Choose thermometers that do not contain mercury, to avoid toxic spills as a result of breakage.
- Avoid consuming bottom crawlers (seafood, such as oysters, clams, and lobster that may contain toxic levels of mercury).
- Avoid deep-sea fish such as tuna, mackerel, and swordfish that contain the highest levels of mercury of all fish. Choose safer alternatives such as wild-caught salmon or minimal-mercury tuna.
For those who have hip replacement or are in the process of needing one please be aware that the metal on metal (MOM) can cause significant issues resulting in blood poisoning.
Foods that will help to eliminate heavy metals are cilantro, parsley, foods with pectin, garlic, onions, cauliflower, eggs, brussels sprouts. and broccoli. There are many more so do your homework.
Taking a high quality nutritional supplement is also recommended.
I take my supplements to offset what is not in my diet and to help improve the elimination of metal that may be as a result of my hip replacement. It is critical to maintain the highest immune resistance possible. I also include daily added fiber supplement to to improve the timeliness of elimination.
For more information on what i would recommend please feel free to email at johnbriancunningham@gmail.com
Have a great rest of the weekend and remember…
…GET THE LEAD OUT!
Your OneHipGuy
John