Heavy Metal Toxicity

How Heavy Metal Toxicity Affects Your Health

Heavy metal toxicity can lead to a wide range of health issues, affecting multiple systems in the body. Some common symptoms include:

• Neurological Symptoms:
  • Memory loss
  • Cognitive decline
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Headaches
• Gastrointestinal Symptoms:
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhea or constipation
• Cardiovascular Symptoms:
  • High blood pressure
  • Irregular heartbeats
• Musculoskeletal Symptoms:
  • Joint and muscle pain
  • Weakness and fatigue
• Immune System Symptoms:
  • Frequent infections
  • Allergies and sensitivities
• Skin Symptoms:
  • Rashes
  • Itching
• Functional Medicine Approach to Heavy Metal Toxicity

At Rising Health, we use a comprehensive functional medicine approach to diagnose and treat heavy metal toxicity. Our process includes:

1. Comprehensive Testing To accurately identify heavy metal toxicity, we utilize advanced testing methods, including:
   • Urine and Blood Tests: To measure the levels of heavy metals in your body.
   • Hair Analysis: To detect long-term exposure to heavy metals.
   • Provoked Urine Test: Using a chelating agent to mobilize stored heavy metals for more accurate detection.
2. Personalized Treatment Plans Based on your test results, we create a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Our treatment strategies include:
   • Chelation Therapy: The use of medications or natural agents to bind and remove heavy metals from the body.
   • Nutritional Support: High-dose vitamins and minerals to support detoxification pathways.
   • Detoxification Protocols: Comprehensive programs including saunas, exercise, and dietary adjustments to enhance the elimination of toxins.
3. Lifestyle and Dietary Recommendations We provide guidance on lifestyle changes and dietary modifications to prevent further exposure and support your body’s natural detoxification processes. This includes:
   • Dietary Adjustments: Incorporating foods that support liver function and detoxification, such as cruciferous vegetables, garlic, and antioxidants.
   • Avoiding Exposure: Educating you on how to minimize exposure to heavy metals in your environment.
4. Ongoing Monitoring and Support Regular follow-ups are essential to monitor your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed. We are committed to supporting you throughout your healing journey.