Are you considering a heavy metal detox? Has one been recommended to you by your health practitioner? Here are some guidelines to help.

1. Avoid Contaminated Foods:
   • Limit intake of fish high in mercury, such as shark, tuna, swordfish, and king mackerel. Consider using SMASH fish. Wild caught only. No farm raised.
   • Avoid non-organic fatty products – like dairy, meat, oils, seeds.
   • Watch for contaminated foods with
     • heavy metal byproducts from the manufacturing process.
     • Be cautious of APEEL sprays,
     • mRNA nanoparticle shots, or
     • genetic tinkering.
     • Choose organic, GMO free.
   • Be Mindful of Water Sources: Use a high-quality, reverse osmosis water filter. This will remove heavy metals and unintended excreted medications often found in city water.
   • Avoid Aluminum & Teflon Cookware: Switch to stainless steel, cast iron, or ceramic cookware.
   • Check Personal Care Products: Avoid deodorants, makeup, and other products containing aluminum, nano graphene, micro products or heavy metals.
2. Supplement with Essential Minerals:
   • Why It’s Important: Heavy metals compete with essential minerals like zinc, magnesium, and selenium in your body. Supplementing good minerals can block absorption of toxic heavy metals.
   • Recommendations:
     • Vital Earth Colloidal Fulvic and Humic Minerals: Excellent for absorption due to their bioavailability and support in detox processes.
     • Magnesium Glycinate: Helps reduce oxidative stress and supports cellular detox.
     • Zinc Picolinate: Boosts immunity and aids in chelation.
     • Selenium: Supports glutathione production, a key antioxidant for detoxification.
3. Periodic Supplemental Heavy Metal Detox: Certain substances can remove heavy metals from the body. Perform a Heavy Metal detox on days 15-23 of the Lunar Calendar (week after the full moon)
   • Herbs & Substances for Detoxification:
     • Shilajit: A natural mineral resin containing fulvic acid; enhances detox and mineral absorption.
     • Zeolite: A natural volcanic mineral that binds heavy metals and toxins, removing them safely.
     • Cilantro (Coriander): Known for its ability to chelate heavy metals like lead and mercury.
     • Chlorella: A powerful green algae that binds to heavy metals and aids in their excretion.
     • Milk Thistle: Supports liver detox and protects the liver from oxidative damage.
     • Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP): Binds to heavy metals and helps with gentle detox.
     • N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC): Boosts glutathione levels for enhanced detoxification.
     • Activated Charcoal: Absorbs toxins in the gut and prevents reabsorption.
     • You can find a Heavy Metal Detox multiple herb formula here.
4. Foods to Add:
   • Detox-Supportive Foods:
     • Garlic: Contains sulfur compounds that help with heavy metal chelation.
     • Onions: Rich in sulfur to support liver detox.
     • Green Leafy Vegetables: Kale, spinach, and parsley support cellular detox.
     • Broccoli Sprouts: High in sulforaphane, boosting glutathione and detox pathways.
     • Berries: Rich in antioxidants to combat oxidative stress from heavy metals.
     • Wild Blueberries: Especially effective in removing aluminum from the brain.
   • Hydration: Drink plenty of filtered water to support kidney detox.
5. Foods to Avoid:
   • Processed and Packaged Foods: May contain hidden heavy metals.
   • High-Mercury Fish: Avoid shark, swordfish, tuna and king mackerel.
   • Artificial Sweeteners and Additives: These can burden the liver and slow detox pathways. Use honey or raw organic cane sugar.
   • Non-Organic Produce: Opt for organic to avoid pesticide contamination, especially for the dirty dozen. (food you eat the peels, like apples, cucumbers, grapes, etc….)
   • Non-Organic fatty foods. Dairy, butter, oils, fatty meats, nuts. Toxins are stored in fat.
6. Potential Conflicts that Effect Timing of Supplementation:
   • Calcium and Iron: These compete for absorption. If supplementing with calcium, take it away from iron-containing foods or supplements.
   • Chelators vs. Nutrients: Chelators are the detox minerals like zeolite or activated charcoal. They can bind to beneficial minerals if taken together. Space detox supplements apart from meals and essential mineral supplements..
7. Lifestyle Enhancements:
   • Dry Brushing: Stimulates the lymphatic system to remove toxins.
   • Sauna Therapy: Promotes sweating to eliminate heavy metals.
   • Epsom Salt Baths: Provides magnesium and enhances detoxification.
8. Final Notes:
   • Always consult with a healthcare professional before beginning a detox program, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing chronic illness.
   • Detoxification should be gradual to prevent overwhelm of detox organs like the liver and kidneys.
     • Only perform detoxes for short periods of time. It’s easiest for the body to detox according to the lunar calendar. The Moon has profound impact on the water element. We are 80% water.
     • Heavy Metal Detoxes are best performed on Lunar Days: 15 to 23.