TOXIC ELEMENTS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/p>\n
A hair analysis can test for such toxic elements as aluminum, mercury and lead, to name a few.\u00a0 This is important because, as you may know, if the body is exposed to high levels of toxic elements, illness, brain damage and death may occur.\u00a0 The hair analysis not only gives the levels of elements present, but also provides what is considered \u201cnormal\u201d or \u201csafe\u201d ratios of these elements.<\/p>\n
What causes toxic elements to accumulate in the body tissues?<\/strong> The following are commonly asked questions regarding excess levels of certain elements.<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Can my child be accumulating MERCURY and thereby causing learning difficulties?<\/strong> 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Can my child be accumulating CADMIUM and thereby causing learning difficulties?<\/strong> 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is there LEAD in my or my child\u2019s body?<\/strong> Lead is considered a toxic element because increased levels can cause anemia, headaches, joint pain, fatigue and memory impairment.\u00a0 High levels of lead in the body can depress the immune system contributing to cancer, dental decay, and hypertension.\u00a0 High levels of lead can also contribute to osteoporosis because lead displaces calcium in the bones.<\/p>\n Lead can accumulate and build up in the body over years.\u00a0 Children have lower tolerance to such toxic metals and will begin to exhibit physical and psychological changes faster than adults when their lead levels increase.\u00a0 Some people experience symptoms that may not be as bad as poisoning, but can be just as serious such as: memory loss, impaired thinking ability, ADD\/ADHD, other learning and behavioral difficulties, violent behavior\/attitudes, headaches\/migraines, and mood swings.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I recently read a study that showed that high levels of LEAD are associated with aggressive behavior.\u00a0 Is this true?<\/strong> 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Can I be getting toxic elements from my water pipes?<\/strong> 6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Can my son\/daughter be accumulating ALUMINUM, which could be cause ADD & ADHD symptoms?<\/strong> 7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How can I get rid of excess elements? <\/strong> The major cause of accumulation of toxic elements in the body, other than environmental exposure, is a deficiency of nutrient elements and vitamins.\u00a0 Let us look at an example of this:<\/p>\n Fast Metabolizers are by their biochemical nature, deficient in calcium.\u00a0 Calcium is nature\u2019s great protector from the toxic effects of several toxic elements.\u00a0 Thus, a fast metabolizer who smokes cigarettes accumulates much more cadmium (a toxic element) in his body tissues from cigarette smoking then a slow metabolizer who smokes.\u00a0 To remove this toxic element, necessary nutrients must be supplied to enable removal from the body.\u00a0 Then reservoirs must be depleted with the protective element to prevent further accumulation.<\/p>\n Toxic Elements and Adrenals: It is difficult to obtain release of toxic elements from any storage area of the body unless the adrenal glands are sufficiently active to initiate the synthesis of various highly specific proteins.\u00a0 Such proteins are required to bind the toxic elements so that they may be removed from tissue storage.<\/p>\n 8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How long will it take to get rid of these toxic elements?<\/strong> 9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Can all these toxic elements be taken out at once?<\/strong> Toxic elements must be removed very slowly, simply because distressing symptoms frequently occur due to toxic elements being removed too quickly.\u00a0 Symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, headaches, vague aches and gastric distress, may accompany the elimination process.\u00a0 We want to reduce these symptoms as much as possible and yet help the individual get well.\u00a0 Because of this, we suggest a slow, but effective toxic element removal program.<\/p>\n Sources:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eck Institute of Applied Nutrition & Bioenergenetics, Ltd. Eck Institute Articles. \u201cNew Concepts in Hyperactivity\u201d. 1987.<\/sub><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eck Institute of Applied Nutrition & Bioenergenetics, Ltd. Eck Institute Articles. \u201cTissue Element & Associated Emotional States\u201d. Copyright 1987.<\/sub><\/p>\n <\/sub><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Malter, Richard. Choose Drug Free for ADD Tapes.<\/sub><\/p>\n <\/sub><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Malter, Richard. \u201cThe Psychology of Energy, Stress, & Nutrition: New Concept for Understanding Today\u2019s Health Trends\u201d. 1993.<\/sub><\/p>\n <\/sub><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Malter, Richard. Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients. April 1996. \u201cTrace Mineral Analysis & Psychoneuroimmunology\u201d. pp 50-62.<\/sub><\/p>\n <\/sub><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reed, Barbara. (1983) Food, Teens, and Behavior. Chicago: Contemporary Books p. 98<\/sub><\/p>\n <\/sub><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trace Elements Inc. Newsletter. \u201cDyslexia & TMA Research\u201d. Copyright 1993. pp 25 \u2013 26<\/sub><\/p>\n <\/sub><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trace Elements Inc. Newsletter Volume I Jan\/April 1986 Number 3 & 4. \u201cWater and Its Impact on Health\u201d.<\/sub><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trace Elements Inc. Newsletter. \u201cZinc\/Copper Ratios, Brain Function: Special Implications for Education & Special Education\u201d. <\/sub><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Watts, David. TEI Newsletter, Trace Mineral Analysis.<\/sub><\/p>\n <\/sub><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Watts, David. Trace Elements & Neurophysological Problems As Reflected in Tissue Mineral Analysis (TMA) Patterns. #264 pp 159 \u2013 166.<\/sub><\/p>\n
Our health, our well-being and our ability to live our lives to our full potential are threatened by toxic elements and other exotic contaminants. The most common source of this threat to our health is the environment in which we live.\u00a0 To a greater or lesser extent, our foods and water supplies are frequently contaminated with toxic elements.\u00a0 Perhaps as significant as our exposure to toxic elements, are deficiencies of vital elements (calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, and manganese) and vitamins (C and E), which the human body needs to protect itself against toxic element accumulation such as lead, cadmium, mercury, aluminum, etc.\u00a0 Because of modern processing and refining methods rob our foods of nutrient elements which would shield us from toxic element accumulation, our body tissues have a tendency to absorb and retain ever increasing amounts of toxic elements.<\/p>\n
Mercury is a toxic metal that in the past was used in calomel lotion and diuretics.\u00a0 Of course, this was long ago and now we know that mercury is toxic to the human body and can cause many neurological and glandular disorders.\u00a0 Mercury contamination is still possible.\u00a0 Many types of fish, especially shellfish (scallops, shrimp, clams, oysters, lobster, etc.) contain high levels of mercury as do grains and cereals due to fungicides, algaecides, and insecticides used on plants.\u00a0 Mercury vapor is given off during combustion of paper products and lumber.\u00a0 Mercury contamination has been associated with speech difficulties, irritability, decreased attention span, uncontrollable shaking, headaches, hypothyroidism, and joint pain.\u00a0 Visual processing can also be affected causing reading and writing difficulties because mercury accumulates in the eyes and brain.<\/p>\n
Cadmium is a lesser known toxic element than lead, arsenic or mercury, but can have similar effects on the brain and nervous system.\u00a0 Cadmium is found in second-hand cigarette smoke, auto exhaust, soft water, refined foods [anything made from white flour and\/or white sugar, white rice, pasta, etc.], fertilizers, pain pigments, and industrial pollution.\u00a0 Cadmium can cause intellectual impairments, hyperactivity, decreased attention spans, mood swings, and violent behavior.\u00a0 Research has shown that students with high levels of cadmium have lower verbal I.Q. scores, slower EEG brain waves, and episodic violence.<\/p>\n
Most people know of the health dangers associated with lead poisoning, but many do not know that you can accumulate toxic levels of lead through the air, soil, household dust, food, paint, and your drinking water.\u00a0
Lead is the most prevalent of all the elements found in our environment and atmosphere.\u00a0 Lead has a cumulative effect in the body, so finding the source of lead ingestion is important before one\u2019s body has reached a toxic level. Lead is naturally occurring, but we can be exposed to lead through leaded gasoline, lead-based paint, canned foods and juices, cosmetics, pesticides, nail polish, industry and water.<\/p>\n
Various research studies done in Canada and the United States have shown correlations between high lead levels (as shown by Hair Analysis) in children who exhibit violent and aggressive behavior.\u00a0 Heavy metal accumulation has in the past been closely related to learning disabilities in children, but now these stored heavy metals are also being related to hyperactivity, impulsitivity, and aggressive behaviors.\u00a0 Increased lead levels have been found to be significantly correlated to low verbal and I.Q. scores, decreased attention span and memory, and a delayed reaction time to focus in children ages 5 \u2013 16 years old.\u00a0 These studies, published in such professional medical journals as JAMA, Journal of Learning Disabilities, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, and Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, all showed that high levels of lead or lead exposure are associated with increased risk for antisocial and aggressive behaviors and learning difficulties.<\/p>\n
Commonly used water lines include galvanized and copper pipes.\u00a0 Some lead plumbing is still in use.\u00a0 Lead and galvanized pipes can contribute lead, copper, zinc and cadmium to the water you drink.\u00a0 So, yes, it is very likely that toxic element accumulation can result from drinking water.\u00a0 The toxic element will depend on what kind of metal is in the water pipes. The amounts of toxic elements accumulated in the body tissue are enhanced by water softeners and by naturally low pH water from whatever source.<\/p>\n
As you may have read, the metal aluminum has been linked to causing Alzheimer\u2019s disease in the elderly.\u00a0 What you may not know is that aluminum can cause learning and behavioral problems in children and adults.\u00a0 Major sources of aluminum are aluminum foil, baking powder, antacids, antiperspirants, and water.\u00a0 Aluminum can also be leached out of cans that contain tomatoes or lemon-lime soda.\u00a0 Aluminum is sometimes even used in medications as a buffer.\u00a0 High levels of aluminum can cause decreased mental function and attention spans, decrease bone density\/integrity, and interfere with normal immune system functioning, causing you to get colds or infections more often.\u00a0 Aluminum can also increase memory loss and mental deterioration.<\/p>\n
Hair Mineral Analysis has been found effective in determining toxic metal exposure and excesses of nutritional elements.\u00a0 If you are interested in Hair Analysis, call for an appointment.\u00a0 Our phone number is 685-7721.\u00a0 You can also check out the following links to our website; Hair Analysis and Step by Step.<\/p>\n
The removal of toxic elements from the system will depend upon the chronic nature and the degree of toxicity, together with the degree of deficiency of the essential protective element.\u00a0 In cases of severe toxic element toxicity, one may anticipate perhaps six to eighteen months of involved therapy to eliminate the problem.\u00a0 Excessive toxic element build-up in the tissues accumulates over a long period of time and its removal may require a considerable period of time.\u00a0 Normally, if capable, the body eliminates toxic elements slowly, so as not to cause great physiological or psychological trauma.<\/p>\n
Toxic elements cannot be removed or eliminated at once and their rate of removal is regulated carefully by various physiological mechanisms.\u00a0 The removal of even small amounts of a toxic element can and usually will, result in a certain degree of discomfort.\u00a0 It has been observed that if more than one toxic element has accumulated, they are usually eliminated alternately.<\/p>\n
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