Did you know that aluminum is actually toxic to us humans? Especially when used as cookware over higher heat and using tomato based products. This is just one example of the many toxic metals that we come into contact with regularly that can cause health issues such as heart disease. So what do these other toxic metals look like and how do we combat their negative health effects?
Environmental specialist Douglas Mulhall and author of The Calcium Bomb, the first popular book on calcification that hardens arteries. Douglas provides commentary on what are the environmental toxic metals that are harming our bodies and what is being done to reverse the effects.
“Toxic metals have been with us since humans walked the Earth. Cadmium, chromium, lead, arsenic, and exotic metals like the lithium used in batteries, are in the soil and get taken up by plants that we eat. and the water we drink. Industries also discharge them into the environment, and the indoor air in buildings can have heavy metal microparticles from pollution that we inhale. These accumulate in our tissue over time and generate substances known as free radicals that cause DNA damage, oxidative stress, cell disruption, and chronic inflammation leading to heart disease, cancer and nervous disorders,” says Mulhall.
We don’t often think about it, but being alive is a constant battle that is waged by our bodies against the environments that we call home.
Mulhall goes on to say that, “Natural substances that can purge heavy metals from your body are found in our food and include things like berries, cilantro (removes mercury, lead, and aluminum), garlic, onions (lead), brazil nuts (contain selenium that binds methylmercury). More concentrated forms are used with chelation therapy, but all therapies are not equal.The often-cited chelating chemical is abbreviated as EDTA, but clinical studies suggest that its effectiveness alone is less than if it is combined with vitamins and nutraceuticals. Intravenous chelation in a doctor’s office is the most frequently cited method, but some results suggest that orally chelators taken at night can be effective if packaged in the right delivery capsules that bypass the stomach so they can be absorbed in the intestine. There is a LOT of misinformation and disinformation about chelation, so be certain to consult multiple qualified sources.”
Why is it so easy to be exposed to toxic metals?
Because they’re everywhere. They occur naturally in the soil and are carried in drinking water. They are released as microparticles into the atmosphere by manufacturing, as well as burning coal and wood. They get into the food chain when plants absorb them from soil and some pesticides. That’s why many baby foods have heavy metals in them. These are tiny amounts individually, but they accumulate. Most everyone over the age of 40 still has lead in them from the use of leaded gasoline before it was banned.
What are some easy ways to incorporate foods in our diet that can help keep us healthy?
Berry easy. Eat lots of berries but make sure they’re organic and washed. These contain high levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that combat the negative effects of heavy metals. You can’t go wrong with organic fresh vegetables, unless you have specific allergies. Know your food sources and how they’re grown as much as possible. Consider a nutraceutical combination like NanobacTX to maintain your heart health and get rid of heavy metals, after consulting with a qualified healthcare provider.
How can we reduce our exposure in the first place?
If you’re eating foods that have been exposed to certain pesticides, you have a problem. The first line of defense is to buy organic, but this doesn’t stop collateral contamination from other fields, so wash your fresh foods. For baby foods, check the House of Representatives report on heavy metals in baby foods. To prevent inhalation of microparticles laden with heavy metals, install a high quality air filter in your home, office and vehicle. Get a good quality water filter. Above all, don’t smoke or expose your kids to second-hand smoke.
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