By Michael Biamonte, C.C.N.
MERCURY TOXICITY DOES EXIST!!!!!
Much has been written in the alternative health field about the hazards of mercury fillings. I have observed that over 90% of all our clients who have chronic immune disorders, candida, chronic viruses such as Epstien Barr, allergies, chemical sensitivities and a host of other ailments have elevated levels of mercury.
Most of them score positive when tested to determine if their dental fillings are leaking mercury into their bodies. This testing can be done several ways. One way is to have the person chew some gum and then the dentist measures the amount of mercury vapors that are leaking from the fillings. This is done with a special machine.
One dentist I spoke to recently has performed hundreds of mercury vapor tests. He told me that he no longer performs them because every time he would he found that old, damaged or denatured fillings would leak mercury. He concluded that the test was not necessary anymore.
SOURCES OF MERCURY!
There can exist several possible sources of mercury toxicity. Of all occupational sources of contamination the HAT industry is probably the most well known. The term MAD HATTER comes from the toxic effects that those who worked and molded felt hats would encounter. Insane behavior would eventually consume those who worked in the hat industry from the mercury used to shape the hats. The term THE HATTER’S SHAKES is another term that described the tremors that would occur in mercury toxic hatters.
In our day and age there are two principle sources of mercury:
- SWORDFISH, SALMON AND TUNA.
- THE SILVER FILLINGS IN OUR MOUTHS.
My clinical experience has shown that 75% of mercury toxic people receive the element from these two sources.
CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ELEVATED MERCURY!
The following data comes from several years of my own clinical research. This statistics are based on close to 1,000 mercury toxic individuals who have been clients in our practice.
For each condition mentioned, I will report next to it what percentage of those clients had elevated mercury. Percent elevated means how high it was compared to what it should be in a normal person free of excess mercury.
This chart should be read like this: Example: ESSENTIAL TREMORS; out of all the clients we have seen with this condition 87% had higher mercury then normal. Among those 87% the average mercury level was 68% higher then normal. This points to a large correlation between ESSENTIAL TREMORS and mercury.
| CONDITION | %w MER |
% ELE |
| CANDIDA | 84% | 60% |
| EBV | 86% | 66% |
| PARASITES | 84% | 60% |
| CHRONIC FATIGUE | 86% | |
| FIBROCYSTIC DISEASE |
68% | 25% |
| CHEMICAL SENSITIVITIES | 85% | 70% |
| CHRONIC URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS | 82% | 68% |
| FOOD ALLERGIES | 46% | 36% |
| DIABETES | 24% | 11% |
| LOW THYROID | 67% | 36% |
| OSTEOPOROSIS | 32% | 12% |
| DIARRHEA | 45% | 28% |
| PMS | 33% | 23% |
| CONSTIPATION | 50% | 45% |
| BOWEL DISEASE | 48% | 34% |
| LEAKY GUT | 76% | 63% |
| ESSENTIAL TREMORS | 87% | 68% |
| SKIN PROBLEMS | 73% | 50% |
| MIGRAINE HEADACHES | 56% | 45% |
| HYPER-THYROIDISM | 11% | 45% |
| HYPO-GLYCEMCIA | 54% | 32% |
| HYPO-ADRENIA | 68% | 78% |
| PROSTATEDISORDERS | 25% | 34% |
| WILSON’S SYNDROME (DR.DENIS WILSON) |
79% | 67% |
| SLOW METABOLISM | 60% | 35% |
| ARTHRITIS | 23% | 30% |
| DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS | 25% | 20% |
| KIDNEY DISEASE | 34% | 55% |
| CATARACTS | 67% | 69% |
| CEREBAL PALSY | 33% | 67% |
| SPEECH DIFFICULTIES | 26% | 44% |
| RETINITIS | 77% | 33% |
MERCURY’S EFFECT ON THE BODY
It has been demonstrated by many researchers that mercury has a profound effect on the immune system. I have discovered that mercury can be a very dangerous substance to our T-cells. The T-cells are a primary defender against infections.
Mercury also seems to be able to inhibit the response of individual cells to protect themselves against bacteria, viruses and other infections.
Mercury has been shown to store in certain areas of the body. The spleen, liver, kidneys, brain, eyes and thyroid are the most common sites of storage. It is common to find that individuals with low thyroid have mercury stored in their thyroid gland.
Mercury directly interferes with the formation of red blood cells by blocking the effects of iron, copper and zinc. It also antagonizes all the beneficial effects of those minerals in our bodies.
DETECTION OF MERCURY
The most reliable way to test for mercury accumulation is by testing one’s hair. Hair testing has been used for over 30 years. It has been used routinely by “FORENSIC MEDICINE”. It has also been used by Veterinarians and in the field of Animal Husbandry to determine if livestock had mineral deficiencies that would require supplementation.
24 hour urine testing can also be useful. In some cases the body may not be able to eliminate the mercury to the degree necessary to allow some of it to be deposited in the hair.
In this case, special substances can be taken that would force hidden mercury out of the body. The urine would be collected for 24 hours prior to, and after taking, these substances to see if a rise in the mercury occurs in the “after” sample.
This could be evidence that the body contains an excessive amount of mercury.
ELIMINATING MERCURY
In order to remove mercury the body must have several systems in good working order.
- BOWELS AND KIDNEYS are the main avenues of excretion for mercury. So the bowels and kidneys must be able to eliminate regularly and correctly.
- LIVER FUNCTION: The liver is the main filtering system in the body. As mercury leaves the tissues and circulates through the blood and lymph system it will find its way to the liver to be sent out of the body.
- ADRENAL AND THYROID FUNCTION: These glands are responsible for pumping mercury out of our tissues and sending it to the liver. Once in the liver they signal the liver to dump it out of the body.
NUTRIENTS THAT REMOVE MERCURY!
The trace element “SELENIUM” prevents mercury absorption from the intestinal tract. Other trace elements like zinc, iron, manganese, molybdenum, and vanadium help to stop mercury from absorbing into our cells and bump it out after it has settled in.
Sulfur compounds such as garlic, raw onions, slow cooked beans and eggs all aid the liver in the elimination and mobilization of mercury.
Intravenous chelation may be required if mercury levels are particularly high . This is a procedure where an I.V. is inserted into the patient. A chemical is then released into the blood that will bind with the mercury and carry it out.
I have found that this procedure removes good minerals as well as the bad ones. It can cause side effects by causing deficiencies of the good minerals. Most practitioners include supplements of the good minerals in the I.V. as an attempt to replace those minerals which may be lost. My experience has been that this is still inadequate. Therefore, I do not recommend the I.V. procedure unless it is an extreme and dangerous situation.
A NEW ANTI-MERCURY FORMULA!
I have recently formulated a new vitamin supplement designed to remove mercury from the body. It is safe and non toxic. It does a slow but perfect job of removing the mercury which is stored in the tissues of the body.
LIFE AFTER MERCURY
Many of our clients have told us horror stories about their experience with mercury. Many clients experience a dramatic change in their symptoms and overall health when they remove the mercury. This problem can be a long and difficult road but the final results are worth it.
Michael Biamonte holds a Doctorate of Nutripathy, and is a New York State certified Clinical Nutritionist. He is a professional member of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists,The American College of Nutrition and is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board. He is listed in “The Directory of Distinguished Americans” for his research in Nutrition and Physiology.
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