Hair Analysis-Mercury testing

High-Lead (Pb)	Sources include lead based paints, ceramic glazes, lead crystal dishes and glassware, leaded gasoline, tobacco, lead-acid batteries used in cars, liver, water, some domestic and imported wines, canned fruit (whereby the lead from lead-soldered cans leaches out and is absorbed by fruits), garden vegetables (if grown in lead contaminated soils), bone meal, insecticides, vinyl mini-blinds, porcelain glazed sinks and baths. lead piping (used in most homes built before 1930) and even copper pipes (in newer homes assembled with lead solder which is 50% lead). A significant amount of lead from solder can leach into the water supply, especially within the first few years of a home’s installation. That is why the use of lead solder was banned in 1986. An estimated 90% of the lead stored in the mother’s body is free to cross the placenta to the fetus. Children born to women who have toxic lead levels generally suffer from growth retardation and nervous system disorders. Even low level lead exposure may be associated with impaired intellectual development and behavioral problems.

	Children who crave non-food items (pica) are very susceptible to lead poisoning (plumbism). According to Wallach, infants and children with pica will exhibit such cravings by chewing on their toys, cribs, window sills, furniture or crave paint, sand, and dirt. A chip of paint the size of a penny can contain as much as 50 to 100 ug of lead. Consuming this amount over three months will result in lead poisoning. Symptoms of lead poisoning include vomiting, weight loss, irritability, muscular weakness, headache, abdominal pain, insomnia and anorexia. More severe cases involving blood levels of lead exceeding 80 ug/dl show symptoms of anemia, kidney damage, (Fanconi syndrome-increased urinary loss of amino acids, glucose, and phosphorous), peripheral neuritis, ataxia and muscle in coordination, joint pain, encephalopathy (brain damage, learning disabilities, etc.) and eventual death. It is not unusual for as much as 25% of Pb poisoned individuals to have residual IQ loss, coordination loss, hyperactivity, learning disabilities and impulsiveness. Children’s symptoms are often more severe than adults. People with calcium deficiencies are more susceptible to lead toxicity.

Recommendations:
		A good synergistically blended calcium source ? “OsteoBalance”, “+Cal+ with Ipriflavone”, “Calcium Magnesium (aspartate)”, “Calcium-d-Glucarate (supports detoxification, healthy cells, and lipid metabolism). Age appropriate dosage.
		It is recommended that all supplements be tested by independent labs (i.e. IBC Labs, Vanguard Scientific, Inc., Advanced Food Micro, Inc., and Eurofins Scientific) for quality assurance and conformance. We recommend supplements which exceed the standards of the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) and the proposed FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines.
		Nutritional supplements:
		Are hypo-allergenic Contain no hidden coatings, excipients, binders, fillers, shellacs, or artificial colors or fragrance. Are free of wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, sugar, starch, soy (unless noted), preservatives or hydrogenated oils. Contain ingredients selected solely for quality Are made with vegetable capsules Manufactured in temperature, humidity and dust controlled rooms Every piece of manufacturing equipment is dismantled＆sterilized for each production run.
		Calcium and magnesium prevent lead from being deposited in the body tissues.
		Do not obtain calcium from dolomite, bone meal, or cow’s milk, which can contain lead.
		Zinc can displace lead and lower the body burden. Low levels of zinc have been found in people with high lead levels.
		“Clear Detox” (with MSM, N-acetyl-choline), “Vitamin E, (with mixed tocopherols), Selenium (selenomethionine), “Antioxidant Formula” including zinc.
		Alfalfa contains valuable nutrients and helps the body to eliminate toxins such as heavy metals.
		Consider the D Adamo blood type diet suggestions for individual blood type.
		Extra fiber (garlic, oat bran and pectin from apples) aids in removing toxic metals from the body. Always take supplemental fiber apart from other supplements and medications.
		A water and shower or bath filter may be indicated depending on your water source.
		Get regular / moderate exercise to improve circulation to the brain.
		Avoid stress and tension. Learn stress management techniques.

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