SUPPLEMENTS AND CHELATORS

Ideally, for those who are about to have amalgams removed and replaced, this detoxifying program should be initiated at least 2 weeks before amalgam removal and continued for at least 3 months after the last amalgams are removed. If you have already had your amalgams removed, then start today. The usual length of time required for body elimination of mercury is 3-6 months.

CHLORELLA. This medicinal green algae helps move mercury out of connective tissue so that substances such as DMPS can then remove it from the body. Begin with only 1 chlorella capsule daily for the first few weeks after amalgam removal, then gradually increase to 3 daily.

L-GLUTATHIONE. This natural detoxifying substance (made from the amino acid cysteine) improves liver function and metabolism, thereby helping the body detoxify. Take 150 mg once daily.

KYOLIC GARLIC. Garlic's high sulfur and cysteine content enable it to bind up (chelate) toxic metals and chemicals, and to work against harmful microbes. Take one capsule with meals 3 times daily.

SILYMARIN. Also known as milk thistle seed, silymarin has long been used as a liver purifying agent. Take one capsule twice daily.

VITAMIN C. Ascorbic acid has a protective effect against free radical damage which can occur as heavy metals are being removed and excreted through the kidneys. On the day before amalgam removal, take your bowel tolerance of vitamin C. This is the amount your system can tolerate before producing diarrhea, usually 8,000-16,000 mg daily, divided into hourly doses of about 2000 mg for a 150-pound person; decrease the dosage if you get diarrhea. My recommendation is 2000-8000 mg daily.

On the day of amalgam removal, vitamin C should not be taken until after the procedure; otherwise, it may interfere with the anesthesia.

VITAMIN B COMPLEX. Take 25-100 mg daily to help replenish nutrients lost when heavy metals are bound up and excreted.

DHEA. This is an adrenal hormone precursor. The adrenal glands of patients with mercury toxicity are often weak, contributing to an inability to handle stress. My recommended daily dosage is 5 mg for men and 2.5 mg for women to be taken daily with pregnenolone.

PREGNENOLONE. This substance (a steroid building block made from cholesterol, usually extracted from soybeans or wild yam) aids in the formation of key brain chemicals associated with memory and thinking. The recommended daily dosage is 10 mg for men and 30 mg for women. This dosage should initially be taken daily and may be decreased as symptoms improve.

DMSA. DMSA (2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid) is an effective agent for binding up heavy metals because it crosses the blood-brain barrier and thus helps remove the remaining toxic residues from the central nervous system. On the day of amalgam removal, take three 100 mg capsules both in the morning prior to removal and on the day after removal. Take 30 minutes before or after eating. Once the amalgams have been removed and after you have been on this supplement program for 3 months, on one occasion only, take 2 capsules (100 mg each) 3 times daily for 3 days.

DMPS. DMPS (2,3-dimercaptopropane-1-sulfonate), is the chelating (binding-up) agent of choice for the removal of elemental mercury from the human body. First developed in China, DMPS then was introduced in Russia where it was used for workers injured by exposure to heavy metals. DMPS has since been researched for over 40 years in Japan, Germany, and the former Soviet Union, and, for the past 25 years, it has been used as a treatment for humans in these countries.

DMPS can be given orally, intravenously, or intramuscularly with a maximum dose of 3 mg/2.2 pounds of body weight, with 250 mg being the typical dose. I recommend a single 250-mg capsule taken once a month, or the same amount by injection, also once monthly. On the day of the last amalgam removal, the first DMPS treatment may be given.

Heavy metal-related symptoms, such as joint pains, depression, burning sensations, digestive-related problems, and fatigue can be temporarily aggravated as DMPS removes toxins from the cells. The symptoms may change, but this is a transient occurrence. The routine use of intravenous DMPS is not advisable for patients who still have silver amalgam fillings. This is because DMPS may appear in the saliva and act to dissolve the surface of the existing amalgam fillings. The potential outcome is acute toxicity from heavy metal injury to the lining of the gut.

People who have had exposure to amalgam through their fillings will usually require 3-5 injections. Those who have never had amalgam fillings, but show evidence or suspicion of heavy metal toxicity through other sources, may require only 1-2 injections. An injection every 4-6 months thereafter is recommended for patient maintenance. Usually, the patient will begin to notice improvement within 3-4 weeks following the DMPS injections.

ESSENTIAL MINERALS. DMPS and DMSA unavoidably remove vital nutrients from the body so zinc, copper, magnesium, and manganese should be taken in addition to the other vitamin supplements.

Once all the amalgams have been removed, begin taking homeopathic mercury (Mercurius Solubilis 30C) at the rate of 30 drops, 2-3 times weekly throughout the duration of the oral detoxification program or until you feel improved.

USE A SAUNA TO SWEAT THE MERCURY OUT OF YOUR BODY

Initiate sweating and increased circulation by exercising 20-30 minutes on a stationary bicycle, trampoline, or treadmill.

Immediately following the exercise, sit in the sauna for up to 30 minutes, followed by a cool (but not cold) shower. The temperature from a "low heat" sauna should be between 140-180° F in contrast to the 200-210° F for a non-therapeutic standard sauna. The sauna may be repeated again followed by a plunge into a bath or under a shower whose temperature is 65°F. Over a period of 3-4 days, increase your time in the sauna to a total of up to 2 hours divided into 30-minute periods with a short cooling-off period in between. It's important to shower and towel dry because the removal of sweat prevents reabsorption of toxins.

While doing the sauna program, consume adequate amounts of water to avoid dehydration. This is a minimum of 2 quarts before and after entering the sauna. Replace your electrolytes lost to perspiration with grape or prune juice and take a cultured milk product to compensate for calcium-magnesium loss through the skin.