I am embarking on a raw food journey as well. the amount of information that is available on the health benefits of raw food is just almost overwhelming.
WHY has this information not been made public?
And why doesn't this FORUM, MedHelp not have an alternative therapies forum?
I want a place to gain support in making the changes I need to make for my health.
Thoughts? anyone?
Amalgam fillings relates to me because I had over 10 root canals and crowns along with an assortment of amalgams. Think when you have over 10 of these you can suspect this as a problem. These root canals usually have amalgams underneath them. I followed a detoxification program by Tom McGuire, DDS which gave me a list of supplements I needed to get the mercury out of my body. This program is suppose to run a minimum of 18 months. All these bad teeth have been removed and I am glad I had it done. Bernard Windham has done an interesting paper looking at how these toxic metals relate to various diseases. If you are interested in it "flcv.com/ms.html". He list a study done in Germany showing that 85% of the MS patients showed recovery when the teeth were extracted and 16% showed recovery when the amalgam were replaced. He also had information about people with thyroid problems so you might want to read the article. Boyd Haley a professor at the University of Kentucky has an excellent video "nomercury.org/media/haley/haley_files/default.htm" explaining how the mercury is effecting our cells.
I have had hair folical test and mercury level is low. If your hair or nails have been growing for six months that is what the results will show. It has nothing to do with the amount of mercury you have accumulated in your body over the years. The test they have to check the mercury levels in your body involves the use of DMSA which is a drug that releases mercury from the organs. You are given the drug for a period of time and then the mercury level is tested in your urine. Each of us has an ability to excrete mercury from our bodies. Some can do it better so it takes more mercury to make them sick. It all depends on your genetics as Boyd Haley says in his video. We all have to get the information and decide for ourselves the best way to deal with our health.
Just for your information..I watched a DVD this morning..again after having gotten it back from a friend last week..Healing Cancer From Inside Out..and there is a woman on there last name Cobb owns the Living Food Institute..made the comment that they have even seen people who have gone blind recover their sight...i thought of YOU...you may want to get the DVD and watch/listen to it and see what you think.
I'm on some of the same supplements as you..
I am on a juice for my high levels of antioxidants...am "re-testing" ( kinesiology) all my supplements again tomorrow...will get new thyroid and other blood work done next week.
Good to hear from you again.
~Amy~
My Naturopath said the "sterified fatty acids" in the juice I'm drinking daily has helped to get rid of almost ALL of the mercury and I still have 2 fillings left to get replaced...interesting....the hair/nail analysis showed just a trace of mercury left...so what I "think" has happened is that my body is better able now to take the mercury out..it's NOT building up..and it didn't take me years..just FYI...food for thought.
~Amy~
Yes, I do take supplement, a bunch of them in fact. When we are healthy, the majority of vitamins and minerals should come from our diets, but seeing how our produce today has less of everything, we definately need to supplement (especially when ill). This is what I currently take ...
Quercetin
Duniella Salina (natural algae)
Krill Oil (for EFA/DHA)
Probiotic and enzymes
B Complex
Vit C
L carnitine
L Glutamine
D Ribose
COQ10
Tumeric
Milk Thistle
Garlic
Mangosteen
I seem to have no issues taking those..i probably even forgot some :) Basically antioxidants and immune enhancers.. in addition i do take 1 Rx, LDN (low dose naltrexone).
My MD still wants me to take prednisone..no thx.
My sympthoms were similiar to MS. I had a mouth full of amalgams and root canals which are very toxic. I followed a supplement program by Tom McGuire, DDS which was a natural way of removing the mercury from my body. I went to a mercury free dentist and got rid of the bad teeth. I use to think being sick was normal but now I realize we make ourselves sick because of what we are putting in our bodies. My diet is mainly fruits and vegetables which is what the body needs to repair itself. I never imagined I could feel this good again. I am amazed at the change in my body. Obviously it will take many years to get all the bad stuff out of my body but I can tell I am on the correct path because of the way I feel.