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(When Detox is Dangerous – Part 1 of 3)
The Truth About Heavy Metals, Mercury Poisoning, and Mercury

A decade ago, only the “health nuts” were interested in heavy metal detox and cleansing. Still, with volumes of research linking many diseases to toxins, detox has become a household word. Unfortunately, most cleanse and detox products are like the street cleaners you see moving slowly along the street with their big rotating brushes and high-powered vacuums. It looks impressive until you realize that it is only moving dirt and debris to another part of the street. Your next thought is, “This is what my tax dollars are paying for?” The truth is your money is no better spent on the heavy metal cleanse you bought from a local health food store or even your health practitioner. Most of these detox products do nothing, and at best or worst, move the toxins from one place to another in the body. When the dirt and debris get moved around the street and not cleaned-up, it is definitely not dangerous, but it is most definitely dangerous when this occurs in our bodies.

In many past articles and videos, I discuss what I call “True Cellular Detox,” as well as my 5R’s of Cellular Healing and Detox as a road map and a “how-to” for real detox:

In this particular article, I do not feel the need to restate the importance of True Cellular Detox and my 5R’s, but take detox to another level and be detox specific to one type of toxin. Certain types of toxins, such as heavy metals, are so difficult to remove from the body that they need to be detoxed much differently than other toxins. My biggest pet peeve in natural heath is how most doctors go about the detox of heavy metals.

Both alternative and allopathic doctors do heavy metal detox wrong, so most heavy metal detox is ineffective and dangerous.

As all detox goes, heavy metal detox can be the most dangerous detox of all. Done correctly, it can be the safest and most rewarding of all. I have watched more people get their lives back from what was considered an unexplainable or irreversible illness with the correct heavy metal detoxification protocol than any other single alternative solution.

How My Life Changed Forever

This is how my life changed. As a matter of fact, the only reason I am so passionate about this topic or have any authority on the topic of heavy metal detox is that I lived it. I have heard some people say you should only go to doctors who have been through what you are going through, and perhaps there is some truth to that. I could never understand what I know if I went to school for 8 more years (and I did). This level of certainty and knowledge can only come from suffering.

I had many silver fillings in my mouth from the time I was young. Due to some needed dental work, I had two of them drilled out (about 6 remained), and gold fillings were put in their place. Even at that time, I knew silver fillings were considered harmful to the body, and gold was considered a better choice, but there was a lot more than I was about to learn. After the fillings were replaced, I became very sick. Unfortunately, it took me three to four years of misery to figure out it was related to the fillings. Silver (amalgam) fillings contain 50% mercury, which vaporizes and cross into your brain, where it bio-accumulates over time.

Studies like the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) amalgam study show that the number of fillings in your mouth is proportional to how much mercury is in your brain1. The studies indicate that this highly toxic heavy metal significantly impacts the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, located in the brain, bio-accumulating most mercury. The hypothalamus and pituitary are the master glands that control all hormones and endocrine glands, like our thyroid and adrenals. Therefore when the control tower is impacted by mercury toxicity, a dramatic cascading effect is observed in the entire hormonal system causing hormone dysregulation. When our hormones are not speaking clearly to our body, it affects our sex drive, fertility, how we feel, sleep, think, adapt to stress, our energy levels, and even weight loss or gain.

Tragic to Catastrophic: Galvanism and Mouth Metals

Removing my two mercury amalgam fillings was a tragic decision that changed my life forever.  However, replacing them with gold fillings while having mercury amalgam in my mouth is what I believe to be catastrophic.

Like many others before me, I placed gold fillings in my mouth; it set up what is described as a galvanic reaction (electrical current).  The electrical current generated under these circumstances causes the mercury in remaining amalgam fillings to leach out at an alarming rate that would far exceed any Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) water or air quality limits several times over.  I had four remaining fillings in my mouth.  This unknowingly bad decision set up the perfect storm in my mouth for heavy metal poisoning that sent shock waves of both financial and emotional challenges.  I thought gold fillings were the best alternative, but no one told me about galvanism.

Studies show that a galvanic reaction can cause the mercury to come out of the fillings 10 times faster than normal2. Mercury amalgam fillings combined with any other metal in the mouth such as a crown, bridge, or retainer will also lead to galvanism and an increase in mercury bioaccumulation, especially in the brain. The electrical current alone causes many unexplainable symptoms like anxiety and brain fog. I had all of that occurring and much more. I had symptoms of a thyroid problem, but my blood work was always normal. All of my other blood work was also normal, which was quite frustrating.  Sound familiar? Many of the clients I coach back to health can relate to the hopeless feeling and dread of not knowing the cause.  I so badly wanted to find something wrong because then I could fix it.

My fatigue was very debilitating, and it became difficult to work or engage in any normal life activities whatsoever. The worst part was as fatigued as I was during the day, I could not sleep at night. I would typically wake up around 3:00 or 4:00 AM and not get back to sleep. It became worse than just not sleeping. I would wake up with a feeling of dread. I recall my wife asking me what I felt like she saw me crying in a fetal position. All I could either say or explain was that I just felt like I had to cry. It was a feeling of dread that made me not want to live, and believe me; I didn’t at times. At the time, I felt I would rather have died than go on living like that.  My greatest fear was living the rest of my life as I was; I had no fear of dying, which would be easy for me in those dark times.  I know it doesn’t sound too manly or “faith-filled,” but this is honestly who I had become while suffering from mercury poisoning. Thank God the feeling of dread was transient and would mostly come at night.  There were many other times that I would be having what I consider a “good day,” and then out of nowhere, I would get a feeling of debilitating anxiety. I recall the fear of anticipating what was coming next and when. I didn’t have to think of things to worry about; the feeling just came over me.

There were other moments that I was filled with such rage and anger that I feared for my family. A feeling of extreme irritability would emanate from inside of me.  A crying baby, a loud noise, or even an action movie would make it worse. As a matter of fact, I couldn’t even go to a movie theater because the loud sounds and excitement would cause a feeling of nervousness and anxiety. This also included the stress involved with watching a football game.  My body – more specifically my endocrine system and hormones – could not adapt to otherwise enjoyable excitement or stressors.

Almost overnight, I became someone I didn’t know, and worse yet, someone my wife and family didn’t know. I can say it may have been harder on my wife than myself, or equally difficult, but differently. I could not adapt to any stress whatsoever, emotional or physical. Before I got sick, I was riding my road bike 200+ miles a week and in the best shape of my life. If I walked down the street, I would be left fatigued and wiped out for days. My sleep and anxiety would become worse from the smallest of efforts or stress. I recall a friend saying, “You should just push through it,” as if that’s what he would do. Yeah, right! Don’t you love the advice from others at times? Especially those you expect to understand the most.

As you might imagine, I fell into a deep depression.  I didn’t want to be around people, nor could I, because I started to notice that I would react to fragrances such as perfumes and fabric softeners. If it wasn’t certain chemicals causing bizarre symptoms like brain fog, dizziness, headaches, tingling, twitching, or irritability, everything I ate now caused discomfort and symptoms. I became intolerant to most foods. I would get bloated after some or develop constipation or diarrhea with others. After eating almost any food at all, I would be wiped out and more symptomatic. As hard as I tried, I could not figure it out. I thought it was this food or that; however, at one point, I realized that food avoidance wasn’t the answer.  There had to be something causing it all.

Your Adrenals and Thyroid Are NOT Far Enough Up-Stream to Regain Health

I knew it was something up-stream that was the problem. My inability to sleep, adapt to stress, and control my body temperature gave me a clue that my endocrine system was at least a part of the problem. The thyroid and the adrenal glands make up a major part of the endocrine system. However, it’s the pituitary and hypothalamus, as we mentioned, in the center of your brain that controls it all. I knew there was a problem in this part of my brain; I didn’t know what the problem was. The frustrating part was that I would get worse or help certain symptoms and then create new ones any time I tried to treat any of these endocrine glands.  For example, if I supported my adrenals or thyroid gland, I would have more energy, but I would have more anxiety and sleep worse. Even when I would address the hypothalamus and pituitary (where I knew the problem was), I would get worse, not better. I knew there was still something even further up-stream affecting this part of my brain.[

Mad as a Hatter? The Wrong Mercury and Heavy Metal Test That So Many Take

In my hours of research, when my brain was connected to reality, I came across Mad Hatters Disease and realized I was, in fact, “mad as a hatter.” I had almost every symptom of this historical disease. The term became popular because people who made felt hats, starting in the mid-1800s, became insane with a classic set of symptoms, most of which I had. As it turned out, they all had mercury poisoning. Mercury was used to keeping down the mold population that would infiltrate and ruin the felt hats; consequently, the “mad hatters” were being exposed to mercury every day, leading to their symptoms and, ultimately, their death. This was a more acute (short term) form of mercury toxicity, unlike mine, a chronic (long term) form from my amalgam fillings. Nonetheless, the symptoms were so similar that I went to get a blood test. To my disappointment, the test was negative. I was devastated because I thought I had FINALLY found the answer. I knew there was a cause, and I wasn’t ever going to stop looking for what it was. A life of medication covering up my symptoms as if I were just a mad man was not an option I would ever consider. Believe me; many doctors wanted to put me on medications insinuating it was “all in my head.”  They were correct about one thing; the problem was in my head, but the mercury amalgam fillings, leaching neurotoxins into my body and brain, causing the problem, not my sanity.

At this point, I was still unaware that it was, in fact, the fillings in my teeth that were leaching mercury into my brain (most of which was going right into my hypothalamus and pituitary). I started to ask my wife if perhaps I was just crazy. She reminded me of who I was, who God made me, and brought me back to my core belief that something had, in fact, CAUSED this.

God Had Answered My Prayers Through an Insightful Endocrinologist

It wasn’t until about a year later that through my research that I had made friends with a very bright endocrinologist who one day said, “Dan, I think you have mercury poisoning.” I told him I thought so too and that I had been tested a year ago, and the results were negative. He asked me what test I did, and I explained it was a blood test. He emphatically told me that I had done the wrong test! He told me that a blood test would only be positive if the mercury poisoning were acute.  An example of acute exposure would typically be found in an industrial accident or spill releasing high mercury levels that are breathed or ingested.  He stated that I most likely had chronic mercury toxicity. He told me the exact test I needed to run and how to prepare for it.  I ran the test immediately, and sure enough, I was off the charts toxic in mercury. My next question was where he thought it came from. He asked if I had any dental work done around the time I got sick. I found my cycling journal where I recorded all of my training and documented how I was feeling.  I discovered that the date I got the gold filling in and the two amalgams out was two days before my symptoms began! God had answered my prayers. It was a long three to four years of suffering, but at least I could work toward regaining my life again.  I felt empowered with new hope for the first time in years.

It wasn’t until I researched how to get the rest of the fillings out of my mouth correctly and the mercury out of my brain that I could get my life back. It is essential to realize that I would have never recovered fully if I didn’t get the source removed correctly. This is true for anyone who is struggling to regain health. I am continuously reminding the doctors whom I teach and coach that if a patient is not fully recovering, there is a stressor that has been missed up-stream.  Most of the time, it is a neurotoxic source such as mold, a Lyme infection, root canal, cavitation from a previously extracted tooth, or a hidden amalgam filling under a crown. If any of these major stressors remain, you will never FULLY recover despite the perfect diet and health regime. Whatever you do, PLEASE do not start drilling out fillings or removing root canals. There is a safe and proper protocol that we utilize that works not to become worse but better.

All of the information that I preach and teach came out of this pain. God truly does work all things out for good for those who love him and those called according to His purpose. This is paraphrased from Romans 8:28 in the Bible, and my wife would continually remind me of these words. I could not see it at the time, and to be honest, her constant optimism and positive words would anger me. At times I just wanted to feel sorry for myself and give up, but God had other plans, no doubt. When my mind would clear, and I could remove myself from self-pity, I would dig deep in my own rescue. All of the information I learned that would not only save my life but thousands of others, as it turned out, came from so much prayer that I cannot even take credit. I am truly just the messenger.

In the next article, I will be discussing how to do detox right, especially regarding heavy metals. I will be also be discussing the specific dangers and pitfalls that most people make during heavy metal detox.

Detox Article Series:

How to Detox Heavy Metals Correctly and Safely

(When Detox is Dangerous – Part 3 of 3) The “How To” of True Heavy Metal Detoxification and Chelation Using Proper Heavy Metal Chelating Agents and Detox Protocols The key…

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Heavy Metal Detox Done Right: Safe Heavy Metal Chelation & Mercury Amalgam Removal

(When Detox is Dangerous – Part 2 of 3) Why You Must Have Mercury Amalgam Safely Removed From Your Teeth Prior to Beginning Heavy Metal Chelation Removing the Heavy Metal…

Heavy Metal Detox Done Right: Safe Heavy Metal Chelation & Mercury Amalgam RemovalRead More

When Detox is Dangerous: Cellular and Heavy Metal Detox Done Right

(When Detox is Dangerous – Part 1 of 3) The Truth About Heavy Metals, Mercury Poisoning, and Mercury A decade ago, only the “health nuts” were interested in heavy metal…

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References:

  1. Echeverria, D., Aposhian, H.V., Woods, J.S., Heyer, N.J., Aposhian, M.M., Bittner JR., A.C., Mahurin, R.L., Cianciola, M. Neurobehavioral effects from exposure to dental amalgam Hg: new distinctions between recent exposure and Hg body burden. http://www.fasebj.org/content/12/11/971.long
  2. Windham, Bernard (Ed). Oral galvanism and Electromagnetic Fields (EMF): factors along with mercury’s high volatility and extreme toxicity in significant exposure levels and oral effects from amalgam fillings. http://www.flcv.com/galv.html

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  1. Abraham

    Hi, I finally found out whats wrong with me after 5 years of trying. Actually I want to add to your research and you might not believe me but the term “sexual exhaustion” is real. Thats what led me to discovering heavy metal toxicity. Im still not sure which metal im toxic to because i did a test that just shows if the metals are high in general. I want to ask you, what test should I take to find out exactly what metals and how high they are? Either way I been to many differant specialties, ENT,Neurologist, Eye doctor(my vision is extremely poor), hospitals, phyciatrists(3), and my primary physician. Im told its all in my head. Basically I masturbated chronically all my life since age 6, im not sure what came first, my sexual exhaustion or my metal toxicity, but I found out they go hand in hand. And its common for people with sexual exhaustion to have heavy metals in the body. Ive been researching this everyday and im only 20 and I used to be at the top of my class, now i had to leave school, and work, I sit home all day, everyday. I really want to detox and atleast start treatment. I want to do the test to find out what metals are high and how high they are. Either way, I need someone thats familiar with the topic to help me theough this. Im willing to see you in your practice, I live in Tampa, Fl. But im willing to travel for a cure. Or if you know someone, around my area, that would be great. As you can see, Im willing to do whatever I have to so I can get cured. The symptoms are having are real, and doctors tried everything, and all has failed. Even surgeries. Please get back to me, thanks.

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    • john milner

      you might go to FB and look for andy cutler protocol. low dose chelation. and talk to the people there. cutler is the fore runner to what Pompa is talking about here. I like the changes Pompa has done. but cutler will get the job done. remember to start at low doses and follow the instructions. read and re read the three part article of Dr Pompa, it answers a lot of questions and will prevent some major slippage. or you could travel to Utah and see Pompa. or you could buy Cutlers book. your choice.

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  2. Diana

    Hello, I Live in London.. I was searching as usual on how to cure this illness that doctor don’t know exactly what is wrong when I bump into your site… I know you are in the state but I need help, I have had all the test the doctor said to do all came out ok but still they can’t tell me what is wrong, I am frustrated and very worried… Please get back to me, is there anyone in the uk (London) I can see or talk too.. Also I saw your video about the metal in the mouth, I don’t have any feelings but few years back I had a gold tooth put in not sure if this could be case… I am extremely worried, please get back to me. Many thanks

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  3. Hello Dr Pompa. I just seen your Youtube video a few minutes ago I know that you know what you are talking about because I been through alot of the same symptons that you been through as well when you were poisoned.
    All through your videos though I couldnt really find a website or a source of contact for you. My name is Leslie Shonubi I live in London, England and I have done so for the past 19 years. I am 35 years old and a mature Dietetics student .Myself like many other people have all been through enough suffering through no fault of our own just the financial greedy, evil & control of the dental & medical establishment.
    I will be very happy to hear from you or your team regarding how to help me regain my life back as I am really struggling. I got mercury poisoning through insertion of 4 Amalgams about 13 years ago but I have known about mercury toxicity for about 5 years now & I got them removed but I didnt chelate afterwards unfortunately. I will look forward to hearing from you hopefully sometime in the week. Thank you

    Kind regards,

    Leslie Shonubi

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  4. Tami

    Hello Dr. Pompa,
    I had a trauma to my mouth over 3 decades ago from a thrown bat during a softball game. The specialist who took care of me warned I would have accelerated tooth deterioration going forward. I have had $$$$$ of dental work done, including many amalgam fillings, root canals and crowns. I have experienced various symptoms, but the less subtle (joint pain-hard for an avid exerciser) began within the past 24 months. I am overwhelmed (to the point of hopelessness) at the prospect of undoing all of the amalgam fillings and crowns and chelating safely. Leaky gut is suspect. You didn’t mention the test your friend recommended and it is not clear to me if healing the gut should be addressed before amalgam removal. At what point of gut healing is it safe to remove heavy metals from the body?
    Kind Regards,
    Tami

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    • Hi Tami!
      Thanks for reaching out, very sorry to hear you are suffering. The gut is ground zero to healing, and once it begins to heal other coexisting conditions can improve as well. Regarding heavy metal detox, we recommend working with a practitioner trained in the proper protocol to safely guide you in the procedure and the subsequent chelation process. If you’re interested in working with Dr. Pompa or a trained practitioner in your area please email [email protected] or call 800-833-2491. Best to you!

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  5. lez

    My name is Leslie. I came across your online videos a few months ago plus read your how to detox heavy metals part 1, 2 & 3. 

    I can write a book about my horrible experience with my 4 dental amalgams but am sure you have heard it all before and also had your own personal experience too.

    I had them removed about 5 years ago by a holistic dentist in Harley street in London by the name Dr Heesham. I still havent detoxed the correct way so this is where I would need your help. I am quite apprehensive about the DMSA/ DMPS protocools due to some individuals experience with it that I read about also from what Dr chris shade said about them. I have a science background myself and I do understand alot of the mechanisms.

    I would appreciate if you could pls spare some of your busy time to shed some light and clarity on this confusion.

    Lastly what heavy metal detox do you sell also how much would it cost plus  If you could give me as much information or clarity of how to go about it would be sincerely appreciated. I will look forward to hearing from you.

    kind regards,

    lez

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  8. Jacob

    Hello,

    I’ve been trying to figure out the cause of a few conditions I’ve been trying to cure for a while. I’ve tried pretty much every ‘detox’ method out there to help…but to no avail. I now suspect that I have heavy metal toxicity. Dr. Pompa said he had to do a ‘special’ test to reveal chronic heavy metal levels. Can you please let me know what that test was?

    Thanks!

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      • KN

        I have read this test can be inaccurate as well bc you are using agent with heavy metals to provoke response. Please take this most respectfully but this test shows up as quackwatch and I just hate to spend more money if it is a false positive.
        I wonder how Dr Pompa chose this test? I feel this is entirely the cause of many of my symptoms however I would love to be able to accurately test for this.

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          • Samuel French

            Im curious. I’ve read elsewhere that because of limitations with the urine toxic metal test, mentioned above by KN, a hair sample test is recommended instead. What’s your view on this test and why would you not recommend it? I’m happy with a link if this is explained in an article or video already.

  9. Kelly

    Hi there I was wanting to get in contact with someone who could answer a questions for me.
    I ordered your supplements that had to do with Dr.Pompa’s 5R’s you know DMSA,IDS,Epic….
    So here’s my questions:
    I have silicone breast implants is it safe to move forward in chelation?
    PS…
    I (had) amalgam fillings when I was a kid, and these symptoms existed before I ever received breast augmentation.

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  10. james williams

    hello dr pompa i have the same issues

    had dental amalgum removed an a metal porcilin crown removed no protection ,, took a year but made the connection on my own ,, my general dr an ent dr no help at all for over a year ,,, can u tell me what type test that the Endocrinologist told u to take ,, an if u can help me find a dr here in my home town or near me … i live in south west florida cape coral , fort myers florida area,,, any help would be great tks james

    [email protected]

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  11. Debbie

    Hi,
    I just had a large filling removed and have a new crown(temp for 2 weeks). Around the time this tooth began to feel like the filling was being pressed into my tooth when chewing on it I developed Lichen Planus in my mouth. I have other fillings and 2 more crowns already. I also have many other health issues some diagnosed and others no answers. Can the lichen Planus be related since it it an autoimmune disease? I am interested in finding a doctor and holistic dentist in my area. I live near Orlando, Florida.
    Thank you

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  12. Neda Hall

    All of my cleanses were organically done. I live in Ecuador and cannot get commercial products here (I wouldn’t use most of them anyways). After cleansing kidney, intestinal/colon (OxyPowder by Global Healing Center), liver/gallbladder (Epsom salt and Extra Virgin Olive Oil), (which were all very successful) I started a heavy metal clean with activated charcoal powder (Don’t know if activated charcoal is a “double thiol group”). This was a 10-day cleanse (3x a day) with 3hours before and after meals. After a 2 week break I did another liver cleanse and am now doing another Activated Charcoal cleanse. Any suggestions?
    Will the A.C. work completely? Will it clear the brain? I had Amalgum fillings for over 30 years until all were replaced with crowns or bridges. It’s been about 20 years since then. I am 65 yrs old and never had any symtoms of any kinds (showing that I needed to detox) but decided that I should cleanse my whole body. This is partially because my “Applied Kinesiologist” took me off off corn, grain and sugar about 5 years ago. All my little problems and aches and pains went away almost overnight. I figured that since I’m not eating those thing anymore that the cleansing might clear my body of all the allergy problems. Thank you. Great videos. Very informative.

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  14. Rainer Weber

    As German authorities told me that I won’t be allowed to import the IDS let alone the Core Cellular Package because it’s deemed to be a non-registered medication I am wondering what you think about using Zeolith-Bentonit instead of the Super-Activated-Carbon used in BIND. Is it as effective in binding and eliminating heavy metals or less so and why? It should not be too difficult to get ALA and DMSA and follow Andy Cutlers detox protocol. But I still need some binding material and Zeolith-Bentonit is readily available here. Thank you for your advice.

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  15. Rebecca

    I was using cilantro to detox my heavy metals and I was unaware that you had to get your mercury fillings out before you do this. I am as sick as I’ve ever been with aches and pains a swollen lymph node in my neck and I keep falling down because I’m so weak. There is an awful taste in my mouth too, like metal I became sick on Friday so I haven’t been to the doctor I’m wondering if this is toxic metal detox. It’s Sunday at now If I’m able to get to the doctor tomorrow, what tests would you have them run so we can see if it’s metal detoxing? Should I take bentonite ? I did the cilantro for week three weeks ago and then I took a week off and then I started again and I had just done it a week

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  16. Clarissa

    Hi, I am too suffering from these same issues. I am in need of a recommended dentist in my area to remove these fillings and a doctor to assist in the detoxing. Please assist.

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  17. Colin

    Hello Meredith,

    Is this cleanse ok to do on your own? or do you need the supervision of a doctor? I was wondering if you could send me the exact list and protocols for the heavy metal cleanse.

    My parents had mercury for years, and I had nickel braces for atleast 3-4 years. Where would we start?

    Plus, I do eat a lot of sulfur containing foods, and eat organic vegetables daily. Does that do anything to get the metals out of the tissues?

    Thanks again,

    Colin

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  18. Lee

    Hello. I love near New York City and have been seeing a naturopathic physician. She ran a test that showed very high levels of heavy metals with the specifics for each. She also found that I have MTHFR with one gene. I have poor glomerula filtration rate and had seen a nephrologist at Vanderbilt who could not determine the cause. The test I took showed that I have three times the normal levels of uranium which ruin your kidneys. So I did four IV chelation treatments … I felt awful during them. Then we rechecked my kidneys and the function level had dropped ten points and my C-Reactive Protein had sky-rocketed to 18! (I usually run 10-13 which is extremely high to begin with.). I cancelled the chelation treatments until my body returned to its normal. My kidneys are now back to their normal, but my C-Reactive Protein is still too high for me to start chelation again.

    So … here’s my question: what the heck is going on??? How does the MTHFR affect the process of chelation? Is the IV form of chelation too dangerous for me? I don’t have any cavities or fillings, but am unable to lose weight. My lepton level was 64 prior to the chelation reagents, but dropped to 28. So I know it was being effective.

    Lee

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    • Hi Lee,
      Sorry to hear you’re suffering. To best support your condition, hiring a trained coach is imperative. We cannot answer your questions in this forum, but please call our office for more information on coaching at 800.833.2941.

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  21. Carol

    I am starting DMSA this weekend and I have essential chelation support to take on my off days. I have purchases Raw Fiber to take as well during the therapy. I find Dr. Pompa’s work very versed and thankful to have found this information. I have to admit I am nervous about this treatment though I trust my doctor and we are using a special formulated capsule. I will be going to infrared sauna treatments following my days on the DMSA itself to help detox the metals as well. Fingers crossed all will be well over these next 3 months.

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    • Hi there!
      You can check out iaomt.org for a biological dentist in your area; however, we STRONGLY suggest working with one of Dr. Pompa’s trained practitioners before/during/after amalgam removal, as there is a specific process to follow for best results. For more information on health coaching please call 888-600-0642. Thanks and best! 🙂

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  23. Reedy

    Hello,

    I recently started a detox protocol using your cytodetox product.

    Can you please refer me to a source that can be used as a user guide? It would be helpful to have access to more detailed information concerning what to expect while taking the product, what symptoms or conditions to look for, signs that require dosage adjustment, etc.

    Also, are there any on-line discussion or support groups for users of cytodetox?

    Thank you in advance for your assistance.

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  24. Hi Dr Pompa, I’m a Nutritional Therapist in Australia and I had my amalgams removed years ago-they either fell out or they changed them for the tooth coloured fillings,I’ve always had bad teeth even when I was young.By the time I was 7yrs old I had 7 fillings and yes they were amalgam,I’m now 43yrs old and have had a range of health issues from diverticulitis to adenomyosis which led me to a hysterectomy earlier this year,they then gave me gentamicin for a bladder infection caused by a complication to which has left me with tinnitus in my ears.I too have the constant fatigue and my moods are terrible just ask my family.I need to detox but have no idea where to start,I already eat a LCHF way of eating,so I know my nutrition is in good shape but at the cellular level I feel I’m in desperate need.I thank you for all your wonderful articles and I listen to your podcasts daily which are awesome.
    Regards Megan

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  25. Julie Napolitan

    This has been the most helpful information I have found in a whole year of scouring the internet to find ways to heal myself from mold illness, mercury amalgams, chemical sensitivity, etc, etc… I am extremely grateful to Meredith for the support she has given me as I begin my Prep Phase Detox this coming weekend. Dr. Pompa, your story speaks to me deeply, as I read your detailed explanation of your symptoms in this article. I have been feeling the exact same hopelessness and anguish and have felt extremely alone in my search for healing — until now. Thank all of you for giving me hope that I will get my life back!

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  27. Alex

    Dr Pompa. I saw the video on metal detox. I have 8 amalgams in my mouth and have some simptoms. But what worries me the most is that I have condromalacia in my left knee.

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  28. Al

    Hi,
    I’m half way through the process of getting my 8 amalgam fillings safely removed. (4 more to go)

    I need help & guidance prepare for and get through chelation. I would be grateful if you could you please send me some contact details of trained practioners in London UK.
    Many thanks.
    Al

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  29. Jane

    Hi
    My son who is five have symptoms of adhd so we went to an alternative doctor. He found out our son has likely high levels of heavy metals and ftalates. He reacted badly to acetylcystein and advised us to try high doses of vitamin c and also probiotics instead. Do you think this may have any effect and would it take several years? What do you recommend for someone that young?

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  30. beth

    hello, thank you so much in advance for all the useful information you guys posted . i live in southern California i do have almost all of the symptoms that is associated with mercury poisoning . i do have four silver fillings currently that i’m desperately trying to get rid of i had it for the last 12 years can you pleas send me step by step process on what to do and any recommendation of dentist + any detox product that i can find around where i live . torrance, ca 90501. i just want to do it the right way . i will appreciate any help i can’t wait to get my life back on track !!!!!! God Bless you !!!!!!

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  32. Jonathan

    Hi Meredith, I am in the process of having my amalgam fillings replaced. I have read the correct chelation protocol using DMSA and intend to start 4 days after my last mercury filling is removed. Can IDS to be used in conjunction with DMSA or is it to be used instead of DMSA? Also can IDS be bought in the U.K.? We are getting hit by high import duties when we buy products from the USA at the moment. Thank you, Jonathan

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  33. Jonathan

    Hi Meredith, thank you for the information, I will check out. I just heard Dr Pompa say in one of his YouTube interviews that after 3 months of chelation, he introduces a fat soluble chelator as well to start to remove the mercury from the brain. Which is the fat soluble chelator you recommend? Thanks

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  34. Jonathan

    Hi Meredith, thank you for the information, I will check out. I just heard Dr Pompa say in one of his YouTube interviews that after 3 months of chelation, he introduces a fat soluble chelator as well to start to remove the mercury from the brain. Which is the fat soluble chelator you recommend? Thank you again

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  35. Laurie

    Hello, Are you familiar with Algas for detox of Mercury?
    It doesn’t seem that a lot of people have experience with this. Can you tell me if this is safe? I have a sensitivity to thiol foods and have a compromised sulphur detox pathway- would this redistribute the mercury? Would it help clear the sulphur pathway like ALA does?
    Thanks,
    Laurie

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  36. Hello Meredith

    I am presently going through DMSA Chelation…. its been a long road. My question is, in the article above Dr Pompa mentions implants. I obviously removed all my fillings but I do have an front tooth implant. My doctor said implants were not Mercury based. Please can you confirm whether this is correct or should my implant have removed too? Thanks for all the info!!

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  37. Emily Beck

    I have heard that Mercury poisoning c an also effect the lungs as well as other organs. Including signs of COPD, Emphazima, asthma and more. Is this true?

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  38. Lisa E

    Hi,

    I am very interested in doing a heavy metal detox. Some years back I did a urine heavy metal test and it came back that my Lead and Mercury where at the very high levels. I also suspect I have leaky gut, which I am currently trying to rectify. I live in Australia so would love to know if there are any practitioners that have been trained by Dr Pompa and live in Australia. One of the hardest things I find is finding an amazing programs, but we cannot buy the products in Australia. Any information would be much appreciated.

    regards
    Lisa

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    • Hi,
      Thanks for reaching out. Here’s info on our virtual coaching services, you have a few options:

      To contact Dr. Pompa’s office for comprehensive, virtual coaching, please email [email protected] Or call 800.833.2941.

      Or check out our virtual, self-guided True Cellular Detox® program (includes all supplements and test kits) which walks you through the detox process online here: tcdforyou.com

      For detox product support and international ordering, please contact Revelation Health at [email protected] or call 888.600.0642.

      Best!

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  39. Daniel

    hello,
    My family and I live in China (my wife and 3 children). After researching our health issues, we truly believe that we need to detox from heavy metals. Is their a trained practitioner around south Asia that can help our family? my wife and I would like to get our fillings removed and start the chelation process. our children also have health issues (gut and energy issues). we believe it’s from time spent in hospitals (premature) and vaccines. We are ministry workers, so we are glad we found dr. pompas work. please send any information.
    blessings

    Reply

    • Hi Daniel,
      Hi,
      Thanks for reaching out, sorry to hear you’re suffering. Here’s info on our virtual coaching services:

      To contact Dr. Pompa’s office for comprehensive, virtual coaching, please email [email protected] Or call 800.833.2941.

      Or check out our virtual, self-guided True Cellular Detox® program (includes all supplements and test kits) which walks you through the detox process online here: tcdforyou.com

      For detox product support and ordering, please contact Revelation Health at [email protected] or call 888.600.0642.

      Best!

      Reply

  40. Kelly Huff

    Hi, I found this article while researching whether or not it would be safe for me to do some kind of cleanse while I still have nickel birth control implants. I would like some more information or opinion on this. There is a product I’m considering purchasing but I don’t want to make things worse.
    Thank you,
    Kelly

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  41. TRACEY BURKS

    Dr. thanks for the insightful article. I read one of your comments where you said chelation (and i’m not real sure what this is) will ‘pull some of the metal’ from breast implants.

    I have post surgery jaw screws and metal plates put in after jaw surgery. i am having all kinds of gallbladder, pancreatic, bile duct and liver issues. no matter how much i detox (coffee enemas, juicing, fast….) i just seem to get sicker.

    Do you have any research on whether permanent implants have caused cancer or chronic illness in some? And could i be making things worse by trying to detox because of a possible ‘pulling’ of toxins from the implants.

    Reply

    • Hello Tracey,

      The screws and plates aren’t going to pull because of the type of metal they are. However, breast implants are known for growing mold and having severe effects on your health. We recommend having your breast implants removed and following through with the True Cellular Detox. In your case, I would suggest being coached through a detox. Coffee enemas, juicing, etc. are a cleanse, not a true detox.

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  43. Emma

    Hello,

    I’m sorry but I cannot afford the virutal coaching – is there a way I can start the cellular detox on my own? I really need to do the detox but don’t have the money to do it with a practitioner or Dr. Pompa. Can you help with infos etc.?

    Thank you so much!

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  44. Johanna Geeraert

    Hello,
    I live in the Dayton-Cincinnati area. Would there be a trained practitioner in the area.
    Thank you.

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  45. Johanna

    Hello,
    I live in the Dayton- Cincinnati ( Ohio ) area. Would there be a trained practitioner in this area? I am also looking around Denver.

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