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Mercury Detoxification Procedures |
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As a Medical Nutritionist with a background in psychology, I have found that many of my patients have benefited greatly from mercury and other heavy metal detoxification procedures.
In short, I use a variety of nutrients and usually DMSA to chelate mercury (and other heavy metals) out of the body and protect cells from the effects of free mercury being released into the bloodstream for urinary excretion. It is especially important to initiate this protocol at least two weeks before mercury amalgams are to be removed.
General lifestyle strategies that help to rid the body of mercury more effectively are recommended, including support of the body’s organs and systems for example the bowel, liver, brain and kidneys. A full dietary protocol is also given to patients in order to aid the detoxification procedure and for general good health.
Usually a patient will be seen for a one hour consultation prior to treatment, however there are two detoxification protocols that dentists use at present where a patient may have a telephone or e-mail consultation (this is dependent on severity of symptoms).
Urine tests can be provided (with chelation agent) as they can be a very useful tool for measuring heavy metal levels in the body and also how effective detoxification measures are.
Protocols vary in time depending on the patient, but tend to be between 4 and 8 weeks long after which patients may follow a maintenance program if they wish. Dentists and patients are able to contact me in case of any queries throughout this time.
Find a mercury free dentist in your area, alternatively please contact me.
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