THERAPIES - Mercury Detoxification

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH MERCURY?

There is a growing awareness of the toxicity of mercury from dental amalgam fillings and the potential to cause health problems. Mercury is one of the most toxic elements on earth. Research now shows that mercury does leak from fillings into our bodies. It is imperative to have an effective means to diagnose and treat this problem. DMPS chelation can effectively diagnose and safely remove mercury and other heavy metals from the body.

Mercury is a toxin that is absorbed in several forms and accumulates in many different organs and tissues. Consequently it can manifest a variety of symptom pictures and diseases, often manifesting many years after the fillings were installed. The brain, pituitary, liver, kidneys, adrenals, lungs and heart are the organs most heavily burdened. The tissues closest to the fillings such as gums, jaw, lymph glands, and thyroid are also vulnerable.

Mercury has been shown to cross the placenta in pregnant women and cause damage to the developing fetus. Mercury is continually released from the fillings in the form of vapor or abraded particles, which are absorbed very rapidly, primarily by inhalation and swallowing. This process is stimulated and can be increased as much as 15 fold by chewing, brushing or hot liquids.

Studies by the World Health Organization show that a single amalgam filling can release 3 to 17 micrograms of mercury per day. In human autopsy studies, it has been found that there is a direct correlation between the amount of mercury found in the brain and the number and surfaces of mercury fillings in the teeth. Recent scientific research has shown high levels of mercury in the brains of individuals dead from Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Lou Gehrigs disease (ALS). Lab studies of spinal fluid from ALS and AD patients, has confirmed that mercury inhibits key brain detoxification enzyme pathways. Because of this broad range of dispersal in the body, virtually any health problem could benefit from mercury detoxification.

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WHAT IS DMPS?

DMPS is a chelating agent developed many years ago in China and used there and in Russia and Germany for the treatment of lead poisoning and other heavy metal toxicity. DMPS circulates in the blood and chelates or binds metals into a very stable and non-toxic molecule to be excreted in the urine.

WHEN SHOULD I DO DMPS?

It is best to start the DMPS program as soon after the removal of all amalgam fillings as possible. However, this procedure can be used to remove metals, which have been in place for many years. Different heavy metals appear in the urine at different times in the process so we may see lead or arsenic or other metals being excreted as well, depending on the overall toxic metal burden, the relative quantities of each, and the affinity of the DMPS for each of them.

HOW IS DMPS CHELATION PERFORMED?

The DMPS injection is only 5cc and could be injected in seconds, but in order to distribute the substance more evenly in the circulation we do a "slow push" whereby a small amount is injected followed by a pause, then a bit more, then another pause, another push and so on over several minutes. Ninety percent of the DMPS is excreted in the first 2 hours after the injection. For this reason we use a 2-hour urine sample to measure the Heavy Metals excreted. The patient empties their bladder immediately before the injection and then collects all urine passed over the next 2 hours.

WHAT ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS?

We have not had any serious side effects from this procedure. Reactions are occasionally observed such as a temporary lowering of blood pressure, allergic reactions, nausea, and skin rashes. DMPS is not mutagenic, seems to have no teratogenic effects, and is not carcinogenic. DMPS has a very high affinity for Mercury and other heavy metals, but it will also bind nutritional minerals like zinc, copper or chromium. For this reason, we advise patients to avoid mineral supplements immediately before (24 hours) and after (48 hours) the DMPS injection. Two days after the DMPS, it is advisable to increase mineral supplements to make up for any that have been lost in the chelation process. Some patients may experience symptoms of listlessness or spaciness for a few days after the injection due to this mineral depletion.

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HOW OFTEN IS DMPS GIVEN?

The DMPS circulates in the blood and binds the most accessible Mercury first so extracellular mercury will be excreted first. Intracellular mercury by osmosis will then move from inside the cells to outside to equalize concentration. Consequently, there is a Domino effect of mercury moving from higher concentration to lower concentration areas. For this reason it is important to continue the process regularly about once a month (3-6 weeks) until it is all removed. In some cases, near the end of the process, there may be indications that a part of the body is retaining some mercury and needs some additional provocation to allow the DMPS to clear it out.

SUPPORTIVE SUPPLEMENTS

There are a number of nutritional supplements such as antioxidants that are recommended to support this process. Chlorella is an algae that absorbs toxins in the gut and prevents them from being reabsorbed with the bile salts in the lower intestine. Sulphur amino acids such as found in Whey powder or MSM aid the excretion of the metals. Cilantro aids mercury excretion especially from the brain. Liver herbs or nutrients help the liver filter the blood and remove mercury and other toxins.

BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY SERVICES

We also offer a number of other services to assist the biological dentist. These include testing of dental materials for compatibility with sensitive patients by Vega Testing or Clifford blood compatibility testing, IV vitamin C during amalgam removal and testing for dental foci such as cavitations, abscesses, infections etc.

Other methods of mercury detoxification are also available such as DMSA or IV vitamin C and stool measurements of metals.

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