HEAVY METALS:
Aluminum (Heavy Metal & Toxic)
Sources:
Alum, aluminum foil, processed food, animal feed, antacids, aspirin, auto exhaust, baking powder, beer, bleached flour, cans, ceramics, cheese, cigarette filters, color additives, construction materials, cookware, cosmetics, dental amalgams, deodorants, drinking water, drying agents, dust, insulated wiring, medicinal compounds, milk products, non dairy creamer, infant milk formula, nasal spray, pesticides, pollution, salt, tap water, tobacco smoke, toothpaste, treated water, vanilla powder, fruit juices and soft drinks, Iron & calcium deficiencies
Accumulates in bone, liver, kidneys and brain. Follows phosphate. Interferes with bone mineralization, binds to brain calmodulin, associated with neuronal plaques.
Symptoms:
Headache, fatigue, bone pain, dementia, ALS, Alzheimer’s, anemia, appetite loss, behavioral problems, cavities, colds, colitis, confusion, constipation, dry mouth, dry skin, energy loss, excessive perspiration, flatulence, heartburn, hyperactivity, inhibition of enzyme systems, kidney dysfunction, lowered immune function, learning disabilities, leg twitching, liver dysfunction, memory loss, neuromuscular disorders, numbness, osteoporosis, paralysis, Parkinson’s disease, peptic ulcer, psychosis, reduced intestinal activity, senility, skin problems, spleen pain, stomach pain, weak and aching muscles, low hemoglobin, hypophosphatemia (low levels of phosphate in blood), hyperammonemia (high levels of ammonia in blood)
Antimony (Heavy Metal & Toxic)
Sources:
Meats, vegetables, seafood, tobacco, flame retardants in textiles, mordant in dyeing processes, metal work factories, rubber processing, mining, smelting and hazardous waste sites, magnesium or selenium deficiencies
Accumulates in adrenals, thyroid, kidney, liver, spleen and bone. Clears rapidly fro blood. Inhibits various enzymes.
Symptoms:
Excess Antimony affects liver function, impairs enzymes and may interfere with sulfur chemistry, disrupt purine metabolism (results in elevation of blood & urine hypoxanthine, uric acid and ammonia). Antimony deposits in bone, kidney and in organs of the endocrine system. Other symptoms include fatigue, nerve dysfunction affecting muscles, abnormally low blood pressure, angina, and immune dysregulation.
Arsenic (Heavy Metal & Toxic)
Sources:
Fish & shellfish, air & drinking water, arsenic treated wood, pesticides, fungicides, rat poison, waste environment, smelting processes (e.g. Copper, zinc and lead), chemical and glass manufacturing, paints, burning of arsenate treated building materials, coal combustion, insect sprays, soils (arsenic rich), selenium or iodine deficiency
Accumulates in liver, kidneys, skin, and spleen. Disables alpha-lipoic acid. Potential carcinogen.
Symptoms:
Hair loss, white-streaked nails, myalgia (muscle pain), anorexia, hypotension (very low blood pressure), hypo-pigmentation (lack of skin color), chest pain, abdominal pain, brittle nails, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, chronic anemia, burning in mouth / esophagus / stomach / bowel, confusion, convulsions, dermatitis, drowsiness, enzyme inhibition, garlicky odor to breathe / stool, hair loss, headaches, hyper-pigmentation of nails and skin, increased risk of liver / lung / skin cancers, low grade fever, mucous in nose and throat, muscle aches / spasms / weakness, nervousness, respiratory tract infection, swallowing difficulty, sweet metallic taste, throat constriction
Barium (Heavy Metal & Toxic)
Sources:
Contaminated water, air or soil, fish, aquatic organisms, rat poisons, insecticides, medical tests (barium enemas), barium salts, drilling equipment used by oil and gas industries, mining and refining, coal and oil burning emissions, processing plants, arc-welding, metal fabrication, fireworks, pigments and cathode ray tubes, potassium or sulfate deficiencies
Symptoms:
Nausea, diarrhea, muscle stimulation, tingling in the extremities, difficulties in breathing, increased blood pressure, changes in heart rhythm, stomach irritation, brain swelling.
May damage heart, liver, kidney and spleen. Displaces potassium and increases stress hormone (catecholamines).
Bismuth (Heavy Metal & Toxic)
Sources:
Drinking water, fruits, vegetables, antacids, anti-diarrhea and ulcer medications, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, automatic sprinklers, fuse alloys, solders, pigments and paints, semiconductors, electronic components, batteries, metal mining and refining, methionine deficiency.
Symptoms:
Confusion, decreased appetite, weight loss, weakness, joint pain, skin rash, tremors, diarrhea, staining on gums.
Excessive soluble Bismuth can be harmful to liver, kidneys, stomach and skin. Symptoms of excess Bismuth usually start with inflammation of the mucous membrane in the mouth and blue/black line or shading of gums, foul breath and constipation or bowel irregularity. More severe Bismuth accumulation causes inflammation of skin, ulceration of oral tissues, nephrosis (edema and protein in urine) with proteinuria (protein in urine indicating kidney stress), jaundice and fatty changes in liver tissue. Severe Bismuth poisoning may result in myoclonic jerks, tremors, speech disorder and mental confusion.
Bismuth should be prescribed in the presence of: gastrointestinal ulcers, frontal headache, bitter taste in the mouth.
Cadmium (Heavy Metal & Toxic)
Sources:
Shellfish, liver and kidney meats, soft water, tobacco, mining and smelting processes, nickel-cadmium batteries, PVC plastics, paint pigments, insecticides, fungicides, sludge, commercial fertilizers, dental alloy, electroplating, motor oil, exhaust, iron deficiency, Lead & Mercury increases toxicity.
Symptoms:
Low blood pressure, High blood pressure, renal failure, fatigue, anemia, proteinuria, osteomalcia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, emphysema, arthritis, bone disease, bone pain, cancer, cardiovascular disease, cavities, cerebral hemorrhage, cirrhosis, diabetes or hypoglycemia, digestive disturbances, high cholesterol, impotence, inflammation, infertility, kidney disease, learning disorders, liver damage, lung disease, migraines, nerve damage, osteoporosis, prostate dysfunction, schizophrenia, stroke.
Targeted organs are: liver, placenta, kidneys, lungs, brain, and bones.
Adequate Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium and copper will help elimination of Cadmium.
Lead (Heavy Metal & Toxic)
Sources:
Dolomite, soil, pewter ware, pesticides, makeup and hair coloring, paint pigments, ceramics, stained glass and crystal glass production, pipes, drains, soldering materials, batteries, cable coverings, plumbing, ammunition, fuel additive, PVC plastics, x-ray shielding, newsprint and pencils, ash, auto exhaust, canned fruit and juice, car batteries, cigarette smoke, coal combustion, colored inks, household dust, mascara, metal polish, milk, organ meats, paint, pesticides, tin cans with lead solder sealing (such as juices, vegetables), tobacco, toothpaste, toys, water (city / well), wine
Symptoms:
Anemia, cognitive dysfunction, anorexia, metallic taste, insomnia, abdominal pain, adrenal insufficiency, allergies, anxiety, arthritis (rheumatoid and osteo), attention deficit disorder, autism, back pain, behavioral disorders, blindness, cardiovascular disease, cartilage destruction, coordination loss, concentration loss, constipation, convulsions, deafness, depression, dyslexia, emotional instability, encephalitis, epilepsy, fatigue, gout, hallucinations, headaches, hostility, hyperactivity, hypertension, hypothyroid, impotence, immune suppression, decreased IQ, indigestion, infertility, insomnia, irritability, joint pain, kidney disorders, learning disability, liver dysfunction, loss of will, memory loss (long term), menstrual problems, mood swings, muscle aches, muscle weakness, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, myelopathy (spinal cord pathology), nausea, nephritis, nightmares, numbness, Parkinson’s disease, peripheral neuropathies, psychosis, psychomotor dysfunction, pyorrhea, renal dysfunction, restlessness, retardation, schizophrenia, seizures, sterility, stillbirths, sudden infant death syndrome, tingling, tooth decay, vertigo, unintentional weight loss.
Mercury (Heavy Metal & Toxic)
Sources:
Adhesives, air conditioner filters, algaecides, antiseptics, battery manufacturing, body powders, broken thermometers, burning newspapers and building materials, calomel lotions, cereals, congenital intoxication, cosmetics, dental amalgams, diuretics, fabric softeners, felt, floor waxes, fungicides, germicides, grains, industrial waste, insecticides, laxatives, lumber, manufacture of paper and chlorine, medications, mercurochrome, paints, paper products, pesticides, photoengraving, polluted water, Preparation H, psoriasis ointment, seafoods (especially tuna and swordfish), sewage disposal, skin lightening creams, soft contact lens solution, suppositories, tanning leather, tattooing, water (contaminated), wood preservatives, Selenium deficiency
Symptoms:
Headaches (band type), fine tremor, increased salivation, excitability, hypertension, skin rash, poor mental concentration, metallic taste, adrenal dysfunction, allergy, alopecia, anorexia, anxiety, birth defects, blushing, brain damage, cataracts, cerebral palsy, poor coordination / jerky movements, deafness, depression, dermatitis, discouragement, dizziness, drowsiness, eczema, emotional disturbances, fatigue, gum bleeding and soreness, hearing loss, hyperactivity, hypothyroidism, forgetfulness, immune dysfunction, insomnia, irritability, joint pain, kidney damage, loss of self-control, memory loss, mental retardation, metallic taste, migraines, nervousness, nerve fiber degeneration, numbness, pain in limbs, rashes, retinitis, schizophrenia, shyness, speech disorders, suicidal tendencies, tingling, tremors (eyelids, lips, tongue, fingers, extremities), vision loss, weakness. In general it will affect brain and kidneys.
Nickel (Heavy Metal & Toxic)
Sources:
Cocoa (chocolate), plant foods (nuts), water, tobacco, soil & sediments, dental crown and bridges, jewelry, stainless steel manufacturing, electroplating, coal and oil combustion, coins, fertilizers, processed food, hydrogenated fats and oils, imitation whipped cream, industrial waste, kelp, margarine, nuclear device testing, oysters, stainless steel cookware, tea, tobacco smoke, unrefined grains and cereals, vegetable shortening, iron / copper / zinc deficiencies.
Symptoms:
Dermatitis, allergies, increased inflammation, anorexia, kidney dysfunction, apathy, disruption of hormone and lipid metabolism, fever, hemorrhages, headache, heart attack, intestinal cancer, low blood pressure, muscle tremors, nausea, oral cancer, skin problems, vomiting. Generally accumulates in brain, liver, kidney, and skin (hyper-sensitizes skin for inflammatory responses in allergic patients).
Thallium (Heavy Metal & Toxic)
Sources:
Fish and shellfish, tobacco, enters food chain via plant absorption, rodent poisons, coal burning and smelting, electronic manufacturing, photocell batteries, glass manufacturing and medical procedures. Zinc / iron / copper deficiencies.
Symptoms:
Anorexia, alopecia, ataxia, mental confusion, tremor, hypertension, polyneuropathy, immune changes. Thallium gets absorbed through skin, lungs, and via ingestion. Inhibits RNA and DNA synthesis. Accumulates in kidney, heart, muscle and brain.
Tin (Heavy Metal & Toxic)
Sources:
Seafood, plants, cans and canned food, beverages and aerosols, water, coil and oil combustion, brass, bronze, ceramics, pewter, toothpaste, perfumes, soaps, food additives and dyes, plastics, pesticides, paint, pest repellents, photoconductive film, acidosis will decrease excretion.
Symptoms:
Hyperglycemia, ataxia, headache, vision changes, liver pain. Accumulates in brain, liver, and lymphatics.
Uranium (Heavy Metal & Toxic)
Sources:
Processing plants, coal mines, phosphate fertilizer, chemical processing, pigments, metal cutting tools, metal alloys, light bulbs, CRT monitors & TV, electric heaters / furnaces, Calcium deficiency.
Symptoms:
Chronic fatigue, metabolic disorder, kidney damage, presence of sugar in urine, hyperaminoaciduria. Accumulates in liver, kidneys, spleen and bone.