Heavy Metal
When we hear the words “heavy metal,” many of us think of the hair bands of the eighties, whose music is laden with electric guitar riffs and pulsing melodies. To those in the medical wellness community, the words heavy metal(s) conjure an entirely different set of images, including heavy metal toxicity and how to remove heavy metals from the blood to help optimize your well-being.
How Heavy Metal Toxicity Develops
Heavy metal toxicity isn’t a mainstream concept, but there are a variety of causes that contribute to it. Pollution and environmental factors, including:
- Polluted water
- Heavy air pollution
- Lead paint or lead paint chips
- Sewage waste
- Food contamination
- Some medications
All contribute to overwhelming the body with more metal exposure than it can process. We may also be exposed to heavy metals while in utero if our mothers have significant exposure to them. Some of these metals are:
- Lead
- Copper
- Mercury
- Nickel
- Iron
- Aluminum
Heavy metal toxicity develops largely because of circumstances outside our immediate control, but it can be offset.
Heavy Metal Toxicity And Disease
Heavy metal toxicity may contribute to coronary artery disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other inflammatory diseases, including some cancers. There has been a link established between cardiovascular health and environmental factors, which is a cause of heavy metal toxicity. Chelation therapy has also been shown to be beneficial for those with diabetes in supporting cardiovascular wellness. Chelation therapy helps rid the body of these heavy metals, and it may promote longevity and disease prevention.
Chelation Therapy
Chelation (pronounced key-LAY-shun) therapy was developed after World War II to help Navy sailors who developed lead poisoning after painting hulls of ships with lead paint. In the 1960s, it was found to be effective in treating both arsenic and mercury poisoning. Chelation therapy involves chelators, which bind heavy metals, allowing them to be excreted through urine. Common chelators are EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) calcium and dimercaprol (BAL). They act almost like a magnet, collecting heavy metals from the bloodstream before they’re filtered through the kidneys and excreted through urine.
Chelation Therapy And Glutathione
The providers at Bellissima Med Spa recommend monthly chelation therapy as one mechanism that can contribute to good health and longevity. Our recommended regimen is that you have a provocative metals test to determine your baseline exposure to heavy metals. Following that test, we recommend an infusion of EDTA calcium followed by a boost of glutathione as an effective treatment.
Glutathione is an antioxidant that’s highly effective in fighting free radicals, which can cause damage to the cells and create diseases including cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Glutathione is the master antioxidant, especially powerful in disease prevention. We suggest a glutathione boost following chelation for its ability to:
- Enhance immune function
- Support for detoxification of cells and the liver
- Role in energy production which promotes vitality
- Help protect against cognitive decline
After your chelation treatment and glutathione boost, we’ll send a sample of your urine out for testing to ensure the treatment’s efficacy.
Bellissima Med Spa
Bellissima Med Spa serves those in New Paltz, NY and the surrounding areas. We value the opportunity to help you look and feel your best through carefully chosen, safe, and effective wellness treatments. Contact us for additional information.
Disclaimer: The information contained here was not written by a medical doctor and is intended for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for medical advice.
