Testing for Heavy Metal Toxicity and Nutritional Deficiencies.

By Patricia Stokes

How do we know if presenting symptoms are caused by a nutritional deficiency or an overload of toxicity? As a practitioner, one needs to be able to supply the answer.
Available Testing.

Practitioners who are used to treating symptoms with nutritional medicine become very good at recognising symptoms of deficiency and toxicity, and the patterns of disease they present.

Common modern medical practise is to look at a set of symptoms , place a disease name on it and then supply a drug treatment to suppress the symptoms instead of looking at what deficiency/toxicity may have contributed to the symptoms.

It is good to know of the different available testing when heavy metal toxicity is suspected.

 

There are a range of tests available, and their usefulness will depend upon the practitioners understanding and interpretation of them.

Ionic Heavy Metal Test (IHMT) is Heavy Metal Detection Testing using Dithizone.

This testing is available in kit form for home use and is becoming very popular with practitioners who like to be able to see immediately if heavy metal may be an underlying cause for their clients health conditions. It is also excellent to monitor the progress of a detox programme. Test results are immediate. Testing can be done on urine, blood, breast milk . A range of environmental object tested by soaking the item in distilled water, and then testing a sample of the water.

In 1925 Helmut Fischer of the Siemens Concern in Berlin succeeded in detecting heavy metal ions by means of a dithizone process. As a reagent, dithizone is able to indicate the presence of heavy metal ions. Dithizone, in binding the metals, form coloured complexes in the interior of the molecule which are soluble in non-polar organic solvents.

The coloration of these solutions is very intense, its particular coloration determined by the atomic radius of the respective metal present in the complex. The reaction times of the heavy metal ions vary; therefore, depending on their respective concentrations, different colorations may occur from which one can, in addition to the qualitative conclusions also semi quantitative ones regarding the contaminant. (At the lower ppm level, even at the ppb level).

The solvent used is especially developed by Fulhealth Industries to bind the dithizone molecules quickly and effectively to ensure dissolution for testing.

The difference between the Heavy Metal Test Kit and other methods for detecting heavy metals (Atomic Absorption Spectro Photometry etc.) is that this Kit will exclusively detect ionic and free radical generating heavy metals. 

This means that an essential element such as Zinc will not be detected with the test kits but ionic Zinc that produces free radicals will be. We know that a change in colour of the green test solution indicates the presence of ionic metals.

When checking the urine for mercury,  by using the dithizone reagent, toxic amounts of copper and zinc (direct antagonist to mercury) will always show up first.

To the inexperienced practitioner or those conducting Heavy Metal Urinary Excretion Tests with the dithazone reagent at home, it can be surprising to find the colour in the test doesn’t show mercury(yellow) when there are huge amalgam fillings present. Instead we will find bright pink or brown indicating ionic (unbound) zinc or copper.

This is a very important concept to understand as both zinc and copper are essential for immune function and metabolic processes, yet mercury will fill zinc and copper receptors at a cellular level and they cant to be absorbed. They are what is then called unbound and are ionic or toxic. So one can be both zinc deficient and still have toxic amounts.

These test will only show the presence of mercury, cadmium, lead, copper, zinc, and nickel.

Hair Analysis or Tissue Mineral Analysis.

Hair is used as one of the tissues of choice by the United States Environmental Testing Agency in determining toxic metal exposure with the following summary: “The milk, urine, saliva and sweat measure the component that is absorbed but excreted. The blood measures the component absorbed and temporarily in circulation before excretion/storage. The nails , hair, and teeth are tissue in which trace elements are sequestered and/or stored.”

Since the hair structure remains unchanged once it is formed, the minerals are fixed in the hair and levels do not change significantly. Therefore human hair is like a recording filament that reflects metabolic changes.

Testing requires taking a small sample no longer than 5cm of the newest growth at the nape of the neck and sending it to a laboratory for analysis. Most Laboratories will test for about 40 different elements, including toxic, non- essential elements and essential mineral nutrients. This test is simple, not invasive and used correctly can be a very important tool in the detection of mineral deficiency and toxicity.

Blood tests
are only reliable when the toxins is still in the blood. The body is very clever at “sequestering” toxins. This means getting them out of blood circulation and deeper into bones, tissue and organs in a attempt to minimise the potential damage. Relying on blood tests for old exposures isn’t wise. There are blood/urine tests that can be done using a chelating /provoking agent that will cause the body to release some of the sequestered metal but this is not advised with any sort of kidney/liver impairement.

Kinesiology and Energetic Testing.
These vibrational energy techniques can be excellent when used by a skilled practitioner.

Summary

The quickest results will be using the IHMT, dithazone testing , although it does not give a comprehensive analysis of all the essential or toxic elements. Its cheap, accurate, easy to use and an invaluable tool for monitoring the progress of a heavy metals in a detox programme.

Tissue mineral analysis (hair) is great for those who need to see exactly what a broad range of essential and toxic mineral ranges are and for those doing slow, expensive, dangerous EDTA chelation programmes.EDTA chelation can remove calcium as well as heavy metal. Hair analysis would be crucial to moniter essential minerals levels.

All hair analysis reports I have seen so far with the client using Activated Liquid Zeolite detox programme have shown a decrease in Toxic metals and an increase in the level of essential minerals.

If you find a cooperative and informed Dr, blood testing is available.

By Patricia Stokes

Patricia is a fully qualified Bowen therapist and has a passionate interest in looking for the underlying cause of ill health. Having observed hundreds of IHMT tests, she can say that there are very few people who don’t show heavy metal level in a urine test.

IHMT test kits are available from 0269757233 or stokes40@bigpond.com

 

 

 

Dithizone References:
1. Isolation and Determination of Traces of Metals. The Dithizone System. H.J. Wichmann, Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C; Industrial and Engineering Chemistry.;
2. Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology Vol.29, No.3, May, 1947; A comparative Study of The Lead Content Of Street Dirt in New York City in 1924 and 1934.;
3. Kaye, Sidney: A study of the analytical methods for the determination of lead from biologic materials, with special emphasis on the dithizone method. M.Sc. thesis, New York University 1939;

Amazing Detox – Activated Liquid Zeolite

By John Gaydon

What if there was a way to remove toxins from your body without interfering with body symptoms that was tasteless, easy to take and was scientifically proven? Read on and you will discover such a technology exists.

I have been recommending and using Colon Cleanses as my main method of staying healthy for many years. Working with a range of nutritional supplements, and dietary changes, I found that nothing gave me the level of improvement in energy than detoxifying my body.

The challenges with this is that most good colon cleansers don’t taste that good because they have special herbs and no sugar in them. The ones with sugar usually aren’t all that good anyway, even though they may get you to the toilet!

the same can be said of most liver and kidney detoxes too. Have you tried drinking a glass of Olive Oil? What about Caster Oil, the preferred option in the old days?

Let’s face it, detox can be plain unpleasant.

Along Comes Zeolite

Used for over 800 years in Asia for detoxing and Colon health, these amazing minerals are found in the ash of volcanoes. Of 49 different Zeolites found in nature, only one, Clinoptilolite, has been demonstrated to be safe for human consumption due to its special molecular shape. This Zeolite is not to be confused with the others, many of which are somewhat dangerous to your health.

Zeolites have some incredible properties in that they are one of the few minerals with a natural negative charge in nature, giving them the capacity to soak up toxins, trap them within the Zeolite molecule and be safely disposed of.

Being of a honeycomb like structure, the inside of the Zeolite molecule is hollow, allowing toxins to be stored there for disposal.

For centuries, Herbalists and others ground up the Zeolite into a fine powder and administered it. The Zeolite would soak up toxins in the colon, reducing the body’s toxic load and improving colon health.

Recently, the whole world is starting to get really interested in Zeolites, due to a discovery filed as a US Patent.

The Important Aspect Of Cellular Zeolite

The theory is that because in nature Zeolites soak up toxins and dangerous Heavy Metals, by removing residual toxins from the Zeolite molecules, the resulting product is able to soak up many times more toxins. While these Molecules are very tiny and hold on grimly to their contents, a way was discovered to clean out the Zeolite cage. To date, as far as we know, only one Zeolite Product has achieved this. giving it huge advantage over the rest!

There is more to Activated Zeolite than this. Rather than have a powder, some say can cause problems with the lungs, the ultra-refined (less than 1 micron average particle size) Zeolite molecules are colloidally suspended in pure water. Now the Activated Liquid Zeolite can float through the blood stream removing toxins from cell receptors, and safely eliminating them. This is indeed a star wars technology!

Activated Liquid Zeolite makes a quantum leap forward in Zeolite and Detox technology. The FDA has certified Clinoptilolite as safe for humans. The micronisation and activation mean that the particles move through the body like a vacuum cleaner, sucking up toxins and storing them in the dust bag for disposal. Inferior Zeolite products are not activated, and are like a vacuum cleaner where the dust bag is already full. Most of us know what that means!

What is even more interesting is that Hair Analysis tests show the removal of heavy metals using this technology. One person reduced lead levels from a scary 11 ppm to 1 ppm in less than 6 months. There are several documented cases on file.

There is no doubt that over the coming years more will seek information on Zeolites and their application to human health. In the meantime, we trust you will find this article informative.

John Gaydon has been researching Natural Health for the last 25 years. Starting with Colon Cleansing, John believes that environmental toxins are a major cause of illness in our modern society. If you wish to know more about this amazing technology, you can contact John direct on john@detoxzeolite.com

Zeolite Enhances Athletic Performance

I just turned 57. My wife took me to the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney for the weekend to celebrate. We walked from Sublime Point to the Scenic Railway up and down 900 steps and along many kms of bush tracks to celebrate. This week I participated in 2 body combat classes, 3 gruelling nights of Tennis, swimming and weight training at the gym. My wife tells me I am becoming more attractive. Which at my age is a good thing! I used to suffer cramping after strenuous exercise – this time nothing!

Imagine all the people out there who are suffering from heavy metals and toxins affecting their muscles. The really sad part is that most aren’t even aware of it. I certainly though I was fairly fit, yet after nearly 2 years taking activated liquid zeolite, my energy levels are really up and I can move more freely than I can ever remember.

So what does Activated liquid Zeolite have to do with all this?

Well, apart from the fact that I couldn’t have done this without many sore and weary muscles before, last year, some research was done with 300 athletes. Half were the elite kind and the others weekend warriors like me. This report has been accepted for publication and is currently undergoing a thorough peer review process to verify it’s validity.

The report shows that 78% of participants noticed an improvement in recovery after exercise and felt better after just a few weeks on activated liquid zeolite.

What does Activated Liquid Do To Achieve This?

Well, most people know that we are under attack from toxins and heavy metals. One of the main culprits is Mercury, stuff I used to hold in my hand when I was young! We never knew. Heavy metals have a positive charge and are very sticky. The bind themselves tightly to cells and this includes muscle fiber. There is an important molecule called ATP which is used in muscle recovery. When we exercise we break small fibers that are then reconstructed. Mercury and other toxins attached to ATP slow the recovery rate and leave you feeling lethargic. Zeolite removes the heavy metals and allows nutritional elements such as magnesium to take their place. Now the ATP works perfectly and recovery is fast.

Now I know there are many products which remove toxins from the body. These include various colon cleansers, Chlorella, foot patches, etc. The difference is that as the activated liquid zeolite passes through the body, it acts like a sponge, attracting to it toxins and heavy metals. The Zeolite is a unique mineral in that it is naturally negatively charged and has a hollow honeycomb like cage structure. When it passes by a positively charged heavy metal molecule it attracts it and traps it inside the cage ensuring no more damage occurs to your body.

Once the Heavy Metal is captured, it is safely passed through the urine, and causes no further damage. The activation process removes contaminants from the Zeolite before it is consumed making it like a super absorbent sponge. That sets it apart from all other Natural Zeolite Products.

Just think how many people out there are not able to function well physically, and may be running around with a toxic time bomb waiting to steal their health! I am so glad I found this technology and wanted to inform others some of the many benefits of reducing your body’s toxic burden to the point where you too can experience vibrant health all the time and recover quickly from exertion.

John Gaydon has been researching Natural Health for over 25 years. Recently he came across a revolutionary new detox product which removes heavy metals and other toxins safely. John can be contacted at john@detoxzeolite.com or visit his web site at http://www.pems.com.au