Over the past few months we have been discussing specific vitamins and minerals, explaining what each does, how each are best absorbed and foods that each are found in. We have completed our discussion of each specific vitamin and mineral however it does not stop there. For the next 2-3 months we will be discussing the effects of heavy metal toxicity that include sources they are found in, toxicity symptoms and counteracting nutrients that include the vitamins and minerals we previously discussed. As always we hope you enjoy and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us. If you suspect heavy metal toxicity for yourself or are just curious call our offices and we will would be more than happy to assist you in running a heavy metal test.
Heavy metals include and are not limited to mercury, lead, aluminum, copper and fluoride. These items are found in our environment including our food, cleaning supplies, air & water. Completely avoiding heavy metals is near to impossible however there are several preventative steps that one can take in order to keep your body in a healthier state, therefore, making it easier to fight off exposure. These steps include and are not limited to:
- Eating organic when possible
- Thoroughly washing fruits and veggies after purchasing
- Drink plenty of clean water (filtered water is best)
- Avoid processed foods, sugar & caffeine
- Breathe fresh air - live in the city? Consider taking a ride to the country side or ocean
- Stress reduction - do something that helps you to manage & reduce stress such as exercising, meditation, listening to music that soothes you etc.
For our next heavy metal blog entry we will be discussing Carbon Monoxide.
Carbon Monoxide, also called carbonous oxide, is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas, which is slightly lighter than air and is highly toxic to humans and animals in high quantities. Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced whenever any fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood, or charcoal is burned.
Common Sources of Carbon Monoxide:
- Auto exhaust
- Cigarette smoke
- Smog
Toxic Symptoms:
- Anemia
- Angina
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Headaches
- Memory loss
- Respiratory Disorders
Counteracting Nutrients
- Eleuthero
- Vitamins A, B complex, C and E
- Cysteine
- Bee pollen
- Nutritional yeast
Written by: Lori Metroka Yu
Certified Clinical Nutritionist
Resource: Fighting radiation & chemical pollutants by: Steven Schechter, N.D.
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does, how each are best absorbed and foods that each are found in. We have completed our discussion of each specific vitamin and mineral however it does not stop there. For the next 2-3 months we will be discussing the effects of heavy metal toxicity that include sources they are found in, toxicity symptoms and counteracting nutrients that include the vitamins and minerals we previously discussed. As always we hope you enjoy and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us. If you suspect heavy metal toxicity for yourself or are just curious call our offices and we will would be more than happy to assist you in running a heavy metal test.
recap let’s review the difference between a vitamin and mineral. A vitamin is any compound that contains carbon and therefore is organic. There are two classes of vitamins…fat soluble A, D, E and K or water soluble, B and C.
shift gears and start discussing minerals.
discuss Vitamin B - a water soluble vitamin and this week we will be continuing with the water soluble vitamins. Before we begin to discuss Vitamin C let’s discuss what a water soluble vitamin is: A water soluble vitamin is the “watery” part of any animal or plant. Water soluble vitamins can be stored in the body, however it is difficult to overdose on water soluble vitamins because the body can discrete what it does not need and therefore toxicity is typically not seen.
