Most people
associate heavy metal with a popular music style
or weight lifting, but there is more to heavy
metal than meets the eye. If the truth be known,
the accumulation of metal in the body is a major,
worldwide health threat. It is considered a
global epidemic that often goes unnoticed or
completely ignored. Nevertheless, the fact
remains that concentrated levels of heavy metals
in the body pose a profound health risk. It is a
silent killer that can cause physical, emotional,
mental problems, and death.
Heavy
Metal: What is it?
Scripture states that the body is
made from the 'dust of the ground' (Genesis 2:7),
dust being the building blocks of the universe,
i.e. atoms or elements. Thus in
scientific terms the body is the sum total of
atoms/elements that are oganized to perform a
specific function, namely the expression of life.
The body is a living, organic (organized) balance
of elements that work in harmony, but when this
balance is
disrupted, its ability to function properly.is
compromised and begins
to break down. Concentrated metals lodge in soft
tissues of the body and are particularly
dangerous because they prevent nutrients
from reaching the cells. Without proper
nutrients, cells die. Cellular death due to the
presence of accumulated metal in the body is
known as heavy metal poisoning.
Heavy
Metal: Who is at risk?
Eveyone
is at risk for heavy metal poisoning. However,
children and pregnant women are shown to be most
vulnerable. Children can suffer developmental
problems, stunted growth, emotional and cognitive
impairment, and unusually formed or weakened
bones. Pregnant women run the risk of miscarriage
or deliver prematurely. Furthermore, toxic
effects of heavy metal concentrations in a
pregnant woman can be passed on to a child in the
womb at a three-fold magnitude which can cause
birth defects..
Heavy
Metal: Common culprits
All metals have their own specific
atomic weight, some being heavier than others,
but concentration levels of 'heavy weight' metals
in the body pose a greater health risk than
'lighter weight' ones. Some metals in the body,
known as 'trace' minerals, are essential to the
body's cellular functions. Some trace minerals
include cobalt,
copper, chromium, iron, manganese, nickel,
selenium and zinc. However, these minerals can be
toxic in high concentration. Heavy metals that are
considered non-essential are toxic in
concentration, the most ommon culprits being
- lead
- mercury
- arsenic
- cadmium
- copper
Thus
any metal (trace or otherwise) in concentration
within the body
is a potential health risk.
Heavy
Metal: General symptoms of poisoning
Common
symptoms of heavy metal poisoning include:
- diarrhea
- nausea
- abdominal
pain
- vomiting
- shortness of
breath
- tingling in
your hands and feet
- chills
- weakness
- dehydration
- tingling
sensation
- anemia
- brain fog
- headache
- memory loss
- excess fluid
- horizontal
lines on finger nails
Heavy
Metal: Metal-specific symptoms of poisoning
Certain
types of heavy metal accumulation can cause the
follwoing symptoms.
Mercury:
lack of coordination, muscle weakness, hearing
and speech difficulties, nerve damage in hands
and face, vision changes, trouble walking.
Lead:
constipation, aggressive behavior, irritability,
high blood pressure, loss of appetite, anemia,
headaches, fatigue, memory loss, loss of
developmental skills in children.
Arsenic: nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, red or swollen skin, spots on
skin (warts or lesions), unusual heart rhythm,
muscle cramps
Cadmium: loss
of lung function, abdominal cramps, diarrhea,
fever; breathlessness, increased salivation,
yellowing of teeth, rapid heart beat, anemia,
impaired sense of smell, kidney problems,
softening of bones
Copper:
yellow
skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice), general
weakness, chills, breaks down cell walls
causing internal bleeding.
Heavy Metal: Sourcing the problem
Heavy
metals can enter the body in numerous ways most
of which are related but not limited to lifestyle
choices. Generally speaking, frequent and/or
occasional exposure poses less of a health risk
than long-term exposure. Common sources of
exposure include
- Water
- Air
- Chemtrails
- Soil
- Food/food
containers
- Supplements
- Appliances
- Personal care
products
- Household
products
- Clothing
- Medical
procedures
- Pharmaceutical
drugs/vaccines
- Recreational
drugs
- Dental
implants/fillings/procedures
- Paints/thinners
- Insecticides/pesticides/herbicides
- Smoking
- Alcoholic
beverages
- Hair dyes
- Building
materials
- Aquarium
supplies
- Toys
- Water
softeners
- Home
furnishings
- Tech devices
- Living near
high voltage wires
- Cell phone
towers
- Working in an
industrial setting
Heavy
Metal: Solving the problem
Eliminating heavy metal
concentrations from the body is possible but
requires lifestyle adjustments, some of which may
be more dramatic than others. Reducing metal
exposure can be achieved by making basic
lifestyle changes such as the following..
- DIET: eat
at least 70% plant-based, organic foods-
fruit, vegetables, seeds, nuts- in their
raw form. Avoid animal-based, processed
foods (meat, dairy, seafood). Reduce
cooked food
to a minium. Adopt a whole foods eating
pattern that includes fresh, detox aids
such as cilantro, garlic, wild
blueberries, lemon water, spirulina,
chlorella, barley grass juice powder,
dulse, green tea, and fermented
foods/kimchi.
- DRINK PURIFIED
WATER- personally distilled or
purified. Avoid tap water and bottled
water. Increase water intake.
- EXERCISE- adopt
a daily routine that promotes better
circulation and movement of blood/body
fluids. Walk, rebound, stretch to
activate removing metal build-up via the
lymph system.
- INVEST IN
NATURALLY-SOURCED PRODUCTS for
use in household, personal care, garden,
car, lawn, etc. Discard conventional,
hazardous-based products.
- INVEST IN AN AIR
PURIFIER- household air is often
more toxic than outside air. Invest in an
air purifier that removes toxins of all
tyoes, including mold.
- CLEANSE YOUR BODY- adopt
a detox program to clean out
unwanted/excess metals. Consider the
cleansing merits of bentonite clay,
activated charcoal, lemon/cayenne pepper
water, oil pulling, detox baths, etc.
- INVEST IN NATURAL
SUPPLEMENTS- numerous,
over-the-counter supplements exist that
effectively pull out
heavy metal accumulation in the body.
In
addtion to the above, it is possible that more
drastic lifestyle changes may need to be
implemented in order to reduce/resolve heavy
metal exposure. Some of these changes may require
a change of job,
relocating, discarding furniture, clothing, toys,
appliances (such as a microwave), and even tech
devices. Likewise, harmful personal habits such
as smoking, drinking, using hair dyes/make-up
should be eliminated. When all is said and done,
cutting off sources of potential metal exposure
should be a personal priority.
Conclusion
We live in an increasingly toxic
world wherein heavy metal toxicity runs rampant.
No one is exempt from its debilitating effects,
and there is no way to escape it. The only way to
stop the invasion of metal poisoning is to become
personally if not politically pro-active.
Surviving the toxic load of metal exposure first
starts by taking personal responsibility for our
own well being, i.e. making better lifestyle
choices for ourselves and our families. These
choices require personal research, input, and
above all, discipline and determination--- all of
which ultimately shape quality of life.
Sadly,
the world has devolved into a heavy metal morass,
a virtual swamp of toxicity that lays heavy
burdens upon the body---burdens that should not
be. The time to defend ourselves and future
generations is now. Action is required while
there is yet time. Therefore, be alerted,
informed, and inspired. Take action so that you
can realize the quality of life that YHVH
Almighty intends for you. May our own suffering
convict us of our wrongs that we might be righted
around to achieve vibrant, abundant life!
.
Beloved, I wish above
all things that thou mayest prosper
and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
3 John 1:2
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