Whether we know it or not, we are exposed to heavy metals on an almost daily basis, and left undisturbed, these heavy metals can cause illnesses, even leading to death. One of the most common ways we can be exposed to heavy metal toxicity is through the silver amalgam fillings and other dental agents used in our mouths. We are commonly exposed to heavy metals like cadmium, lead, and mercury through pollution and just as a matter of modern life.
Heavy metal detox is important for overall health on a regular basis. Heavy metals can destroy proteins and other important substances our bodies need for best function. Many of these substances are cell receptors, hormones, or enzymes.
Sauna Therapy can be very effective in detoxing from heavy metals. Use Sauna detoxifcation along with certain supplements to help bind the metals out of your body.
Sulfur is an important heavy metal detox substance, because mercury binds to it, and it can then be excreted from the body. You can get sulfur in foods like garlic and onions; you can also take sulfur amino acids like cysteine, taurine, or methionine; however, it's important to talk to a naturopathic health care practitioner before you do this, because these will need to be administered properly.
Glutathione is another amino acid that can help with heavy-metal detox, because lead will bind to it in the bile, where it is then excreted from the body harmlessly.
Other supplements like milk thistle can also help with heavy-metal detox because it provides support to the liver. It also helps the liver make more of its own glutathione, which further protects it and helps with detox.
Chlorella has a fibrous outer shell that binds with the heavy metals in the bloodstream and assists in pulling them out of tissues. Chlorella has a cellular structure has three layers with an extremely think middle layer. This layer enables it to carry toxins out of the body directly, thus giving chlorella a unique detoxification ability.
It's also important with a heavy metal detox to maintain a proper diet. That's because the digestive system has to work properly in order for these detoxifying elements to do what they should as well. Therefore, eating a proper diet, avoiding overuse of antibiotics, and mitigating stressful factors in your life are going to go a long way toward helping your body detoxify itself on a regular basis.
