Heavy Metal Poisoning

We live in a toxic world.  Every day we are exposed to hundreds of toxic metals and chemicals, such as mercury, lead, food additives, pesticides, radiation toxins, the list goes on.  Heavy metal poisoning and chemical toxicity leads to the accumulation of toxins in our tissues and organs causing nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, neurological disorders, and can even lead to autoimmune disorders, cancer, and other debilitating chronic conditions.

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The primary treatment for most heavy metals is chelation therapy. Chelating agents are substances that go through the body to attract and bind heavy metals to be excreted. Chelating agents are usually given in pill form but may also be given intravenously, by suppository or by injection. It takes anywhere from many months to several years for chelation therapy to remove toxic metals, and can cost several hundred to several thousand dollars.

Though chelation therapy has been considered to be generally safe for most people, new information has surfaced that suggests these substances may not be as benign as once believed. The chelating agents used by the medical profession are drugs and do have side effects, sometimes severe ones.

Two of the most important factors in determining chelation safety are dosage and frequency. Too much can be extremely dangerous, and too little is ineffective. Respected toxicologists have stated that synthetic chelators should be used only in cases of acute metal poisoning, or as a last resort when other methods have been exhausted. Natural methods should be tried first.

Natural chelating agents include combinations of herbs, amino acids and other nutritional supplements. The drawback to most of these is the time it takes to really clear the body of toxic metals and chemicals. For instance, certain toxic elements can be removed by taking specific combinations of minerals and vitamins: For example, a daily regimen of six magnesium oxide tablets plus one teaspoon of calcium/magnesium powder taken with fresh lemon juice is said to rid the body of arsenic - eventually. But at this rate, it could take years to clear all the chemicals and metals from the body.

Chemicals and heavy metals are not removed by fasting!

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And unfortunately, there is no medical treatment for chemical toxicity.  Evenbetternow™ Detoxifying Bentonite Clay and Bio-Chelat™ Heavy Metal Chelator are excellent low cost, effective and natural alternatives to traditional chelation methods.

• 100% pure bentonite clay with no added fillers or excipients
• Pharmaceutical grade guarantees purity
• Hypoallergenic
• 100% free of bacteria, viruses, molds or yeast
• Highest negative ionic surface charge for pulling toxins through the skin
• Disperses easily in water, no clumping
• No special clean up required

This unique and highly effectivel bentonite clay can, when used as a bath, draw out toxic metals and chemicals through the pores of the skin.  Optimum results are obtained when immersing oneself in a tub of very warm water mixed with this clay! 

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• Liquid chelator removes metals tightly bound to the tissues and organs, including the brain
• Uses a small amount of EDTA, a synthetic amino acid approved by the FDA as a food additive
• Colorless, odorless, almost tasteless liquid drops are easy to administer in juice or water
• Clinical studies in Germany prove its safety and effectiveness

By creating a high electro-magnetic gradient in the gastrointestinal tract, heavy metal ions are pulled from the body and excreted.  This product has been scientifically proven in clinical studies to significantly remove heavy metal ions from the body.

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Evenbetternow™ Detoxifying Bentonite Clay
(Can be used in tub or foot bath)

Removes all toxic metals such as mercury, lead, arsenic, and aluminum

• Removes chemical toxins such as formaldehyde
• Removes radiation toxins
• 100% pure bentonite clay with no added fillers or excipients
• Pharmaceutical grade guarantees purity
• Hypoallergenic
• 100% free of bacteria, viruses, molds or yeast
• Highest negative ionic surface charge for pulling toxins through the skin
• Disperses easily in water, no clumping
• Easy clean-up

100% Pure Bentonite Clay

Evenbetternow™ Bentonite Clay has no added ingredients.  This is a 100% pure and natural product. 

Pharmaceutical Grade

Evenbetternow™ Bentonite Clay is a USP purified bentonite clay that is pharmaceutical grade; this means it is suitable for cosmetic and spa (bathing) purposes.

At the present time, other manufacturers of clays for bathing are not using pharmaceutical grade clay; however, our supplier was only able to sell us the pharmaceutical grade for bathing purposes based on his industry’s regulations.

According to Ralph Spindler, the research and development scientist for a leading clay manufacturer, all clays typically contain impurities, usually bacteria and molds; therefore when bathing in unpurified clay, it is possible that what people think of as “detox reactions” may actually be reactions to impurities in the clay itself. 

Hypoallergenic

Evenbetternow™ Bentonite Clay contains no spices, herbs, excipients or fillers which sometimes cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.  Since this clay can draw out all toxic metals and chemicals, special formulas are not needed.

100% Free of Bacteria, Viruses, Molds or Yeast

Evenbetternow™ Bentonite Clay is guaranteed to be free of bacteria, viruses, molds and yeast.  No other bathing clay on the market makes this claim.  It is important to find  “purified” clay for bathing, and this is especially true if you are sensitive to molds or yeast, or have a weakened immune system.

High CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity)

Evenbetternow™ Bentonite Clay has the highest cation exchange capacity, or negative ionic surface charge, of any clay we have sold (a “98” on the CEC scale).  This means that it has a superior “pulling action” for drawing toxins out through the pores of the skin.  Mixing Evenbetternow™ Bentonite Clay with very warm water creates a high negative ionic surface charge, which draws any “positively charged” particles, such as mercury, lead, aluminum, pesticides, insecticides, food additives, nicotine, and any inorganic residues through the pores of the skin.  The toxins are drawn out electro-magnetically.

Disperses Easily in Water

Unlike most bentonite clays, Evenbetternow™ Bentonite Clay disperses easily in water, with minimal clumping.  This is highly desirable, since there is little mixing required and the clay does not adhere to the skin the same way other bathing clays do.

Evenbetternow™ Clay Baths may be more effective than a “clumping” clay since it has a bigger exposure of its surface area to toxins.  With the clay possessing both drawing and absorbing capacity, its detoxifying properties are exceptionally high.

Easy  Clean-Up

Unlike other bathing clays, this clay can be safely rinsed down the drain.  No special cleaning agents are required.

5.0 lbs (14 cups of clay) – Good for 7-14 baths

Evenbetternow™ Detoxifying Clay Baths

The safest and easiest way to chelate your body
of heavy metals and chemicals

What is Evenbetternow™ Detoxifying Clay?

Evenbetternow™ clay is a 100% pure pharmaceutical grade bentonite clay that has a very high cation exchange capacity (CEC), which means it has a very high ionic surface charge when mixed with warm water.  The Evenbetternow™ Detoxifying Clay Baths not only draw out chemical toxins and pollutants from the body, they also assist in pulling out heavy metals.

How does it work?

When you mix this clay with water, it creates a large negatively charged surface area. When the body is in a tub of warm water, the warm water opens up the pores of the skin, and the positively charged toxic particles are drawn through the pores of the skin, to be absorbed by the clay.

Most chemical and metal toxins have a postive charge, whereas the clay has a negative charge. Thus, the toxins cannot resist being drawn towards the clay. Bentonite clay has a great capacity for absorbing many times its own weight in toxins. In other words, clay baths have been shown to literally pull pollutants out through the skin, getting rid of many months and years of toxic accumulations.

Please Note: When you prepare a clay bath you are mixing only a small portion of clay (usually 1 to 2 cups) with water, which gives the bath water a "muddy" look. A common misconception is that the clay bath is thick and gooey. It is not, and it can easily be flushed down the tub drain if you follow the instructions provided.

Each jar contains 5 lbs. (14 cups) of clay, good for 7-14 baths.

How does Evenbetternow™ clay differ from other clays on the market?

Evenbetternow™ clay is the only bathing clay on the market that is “pharmaceutical” grade.  This means it is guaranteed to be free of toxic bacteria, viruses, yeasts and mold.  Only pharmaceutical grade clays can make this claim.  According to the scientists of a leading bentonite manufacturing company, all bentonite clays naturally contain a number of impurities, including bacteria and yeasts.   Although non-pharmaceutical grade clay is fine for bathing for adults, we felt that a  purified clay was best for the health and safety of children.

Evenbetternow™ clay is also very easy to mix in with the tub water, with no clumping, and flushes down the drain without any special type of cleanup required.

How do Clay Baths Compare to Other Detoxification or Chelation Therapies?

The primary treatment for most heavy metals is chelation therapy. Chelating agents are substances that go through the body to attract and bind heavy metals. The toxins are then excreted. Chelating agents are given either in pill form, intravenously, by suppository, or topically in the form of a cream. It usually takes many months or even years of chelation therapy to remove toxic metals, and treatments can cost several hundred to several thousand dollars.

Chelating agents are generally classified in two different forms: Chemical chelators such as DMPS and DMSA ; and natural chelators, such as combinations of herbs, amino acids and other supplements. The chemical chelators used by the medical profession such as DMPS and DMSA are drugs, and hence they have side effects, sometimes severe ones. Though chelation therapy with DMPS and DMSA has generally been considered to be safe for most people, information has surfaced that suggests that these substances may not be as benign as once believed.

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Benefits of Clay Baths Compared to Other Chelation Therapies

The advantages of  Evenbetternow ™ Detoxifying Clay Baths over other chelation therapies, including oral DMSA and transdermal DMPS are:

The chronic heavy metal load of the human body is increasing in today's world to the extent that, although not yet acutely toxic, it contributes to a decrease in the overall state of health and well-being of all of us! Clinical trials have been done on Bio-Chelat™ proving its effectiveness and non-toxic effect on reducing the ion load of heavy metals such as mercury, lead, aluminum, arsenic, copper, cadmium, nickel, and so on.

What Is Bio-Chelat™?

Bio-Chelat™ is a patented oral chelation product from Germany with documented clinical trials (See clinical trials below). Bio-Chelat™ is designed for chronic heavy metal toxicity and can be used for long periods without side effects. Despite its low active concentration, the heavy metal content in the body is significantly reduced, without affecting or negatively impacting the body’s physiology.

How Does It Work?

Bio-Chelat™ works gently by indirectly intensifying the body's physiologic elimination mechanism of heavy metals, decreasing the uptake of heavy metal

Is Bio-Chelat™ Safe?

Bio-Chelat is very safe because it can effectively chelate heavy metals from the body using only a very diluted concentration of EDTA. The reason for only a tiny amount of EDTA is necessary is the presence of an oxidative catalyser, which is the key to the patented formula's success.

The oxidative catalyser in Bio-Chelat™ weakens the bond of heavy metal ions (like mercury) attached to organic protein molecules (SH- sulfhydryl groups) in the body and bloodstream. By reducing the strong bond between the protein and the heavy metal ion, the low concentration of EDTA can then easily bind with the heavy metal ion to form a new complex molecule. The body will not re-absorb the newly formed complex of EDTA and metal ion, but instead eliminate it out through the urine and stool.

Thus only a tiny fraction of EDTA needs to be used, and it is still maximally effective.

In fact, with such a tiny amount of EDTA, there are NO SIDE EFFECTS with Bio-Chelat™. It does not affect or harm the liver, kidney or gastro-intestinal tract, and yet it has been proven in clinical studies to significantly remove heavy metal ions from the body.

As well, unlike most chelators, it is able to chelate metals that are tightly bound to the tissues and organs, including the brain. By creating a high electric-magnetic gradient in the gastrointestinal tract, new heavy metal ions are pulled from the body (brain) into the blood stream and stomach/intestine and excreted (Law of Isotonicity).

The most common chelation methods (both orally and intraveniously) such as DMPS, DMSA, and EDTA require fairly high doses to be effective. Because of this, side effects are virtually unavoidable, and in some cases can be extremely severe.

Why Is It So Important To Remove Heavy Metals From My Body?

Heavy metal toxicity may in fact be the real root cause of most health disorders and diseases today. Heavy metal ions produce large quantities of free radical compounds which destroy lipids, proteins, and DNA in the cellular system. Free radicals damage our cells, prevent cell stabilization, and create an overly acidic terrain in the body. This leads to many disorders like central nervous system dysfuntion/diseases, auto-immune disorders, heart disease, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, gastritis, cancer, allergies, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, weight gain or loss, insomnia and depression to name a few.

Heavy metals cause the body to produce cholesterol and prevent the absorption of calcium. And, the more free heavy metal ions in the body, the more build-up of acidic waste and hence the more calcium that gets deposited in the arteries.

The Benefits of Bio-Chelat™

• Bio-Chelat™ works more gently and is easier to administer than most common chelators. During the treatment, a significant decrease in the body's heavy metals ions can be seen. This is accomplished without disturbing the mineral and trace element relationships.

• Unlike most other heavy metal detoxifications and chelating agents, Bio-Chelat does not cause loss of essential organic metals and minerals that are essential to your health. In the clinical studies done in Germany, only zinc was slightly decreased, so we do recommend supplementing with extra zinc while taking Bio-Chelat. It is also recommended to take a detox/support remedy for the kidney, liver and lymphatic system (available in your local health food store). And perhaps most important of all is to drink lots of good water, ideally 2-3 liters/day while you are detoxifying.

• Bio-Chelat™ has no side effects.

• Through the chemical Law of Isotonicity, Bio-Chelat™ is able to (over a period of time) help mercury ions cross the blood/brain barrier and be excreted from the body. For an article on the effects of mercury in the body, click here.

• Bio-Chelat™ will prevent heavy metal ions that you are being exposed to on a daily basis (i.e. from the food you eat, pollution, or mercury amalgam fillings) from being absorbed into your body in the first place. This is why it is safe to take Bio-Chelat™ even if you still have amalgams, or are still being exposed to toxic metals by other means. Disodium EDTA forms a high complex bond with mercury and heavy metals. Because of this, heavy metals coming from the food, teeth, bile, etc. are chelated and excreted through the bowels and not re-absorbed through the intestinal tract. So you don't have to worry about the metal ions being redistributed in your body and doing more damage to the tissues and organs.

• Bio-Chelat, is safe and effective to use as a daily preventative.

• Bio-Chelat™ does not interfere with presciption medication.

• Bio-Chelat™ is very cost efficient. Unlike most common forms of chelation which can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars and many trips to a doctor's office, Bio-Chelat™ can show a significant reduction in heavy metal load with just one bottle's use - an investment of only $45.00.

Clinical Studies

German clinical study of Bio-Chelat>>

Summary of German Clinical Study:

The statistical evaluation of 74 participants showed on average, treatment with Bio-Chelat™ leads to a considerable reduction of heavy metal concentrations in the blood associated with a minor decrease of zinc concentrations and thrombocyte counts, minor increases in leucocyte counts and the GGT value respectively.

The changes regarding iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), LDH and GOT proved to be statistically insignificant.

U.S. based (Doctor's Data) clinical study of Bio-Chelat>>

Study on Bio-Chelat's effectiveness in reducing lead contamination>>

Here's what people have experienced using Bio-Chelat™

"I'm extremely happy that I found Bio-Chelat. It's incredible the positve effects this product has had on me. It's like the light is back and my life feels enlightened again. Thank you very much for your great service."
Helene Trussart, Thetford Mines, Canada

"I have been using Bio-Chelat for more than 3 years. In that time I have been impressed with the efficacy of the product. Blood tests before and after treatment has confirmed that Bio-Chelat is an effective heavy metal chelator for reducing the load on the body."
Dr. Goreshnik, Toronto, Canada

Suggested Use

How to take Bio-Chelat™

Adults: 5 - 30 drops, 3 times a day
Children: 5 - 10 drops, 3 times a day
Infants: 3 - 5 drops, 3 times a day
Take with spring or distilled water, before meals.

NOTE: Not for use during pregnancy.
Ineffective during chemotherapy.

Bio-Chelat™ Composition (In 110 ml distilled water):
Disodium EDTA 200mg, Potassium Chloride 100mg, Sodium Bicarbonate 300mg, Citric Acid 300mg, Calcium Chloride 5mg, Sodium Chloride 50mg.

We highly recommend Bio-Chelat™ for chronic heavy metal poisoning/toxicity either alone or in conjunction with Kids Clear™ and Evenbetternow™ Detoxifying Bentonite Clay Baths which are described on this site. This clay pulls out unbound heavy metals and chemicals from the tissues and organs out through the pores of the skin. The Bio-Chelat™ works on a deeper level to eliminate the bound heavy metal ions as well as the unbound, or electrically active ions.

Infrared Saunas have an excellent reputation for removing both toxic metals and chemicals from the body. They are a wonderful addition to other natural chelators, especially for removing chemicals that one is exposed to on a daily basis and eliminating metals from the lipophilic (fat) cells in the body. One drawback is that they can be expensive ( $3,500 and up), or require visits to a health care practitioner's office.

Note: Readers of this web site are entitled to a special discount of $500.00 off the regular retail price of any of High Tech Health's saunas.

Besides linking to their site in the below-mentioned link, you can call them directly at 1-800-794-5355 and speak to one of their excellent Product Specialists. By mentioning our company name Evenbetternow, LLC you will receive the discount when you place the order from them. As well, High Tech Health offers a 30 day money-back satisfaction guarantee, so you can try it risk free.

Detoxification of heavy metal and chemical toxins is probably the most important step in getting to the physical root cause of illness and disease. We have put together our best detoxification products into one convenient pack. The Detoxification Support Pak includes:

• One Evenbetternow ™ Detoxifying Bentonite Clay (5 lb jar)
• One Bio-Chelat™ Heavy Metal Chelator
• Two Heavy Metal Screen Tests

Tests that help to diagnose metal and chemical toxicity include blood tests, urine tests, and the analysis of hair, nails or other tissues. The most accurate of these are a chelation challenge test, a hair analysis, or a Personal Heavy Metal Screen Test.

Regular blood tests and urine tests are not accurate in diagnosing heavy metal toxicity, as they only tend to show what is happening in the body at that brief moment in time, and do not give the long-term picture. This makes sense since the body works hard to keep the levels of nutrients in the bloodstream within fairly tight limits. If large fluctuations in mineral levels occurred, serious illness or even death would result.

A chelation challenge test needs to be performed by a doctor who specializes in chelation therapy. The patient is given a chelating drug, commonly DMPS or DMSA, and the patient's urine is collected and analyzed over a 24 hour period. This test is a highly accurate way of knowing just what heavy metals are present in the body.

The drawbacks to this method are that it requires a visit to a health care professional's office, it is expensive, and there is a possibility of side effects to the chelating drugs.

A hair analysis is also a good way of determining what toxic metals are present in the body. In addition, it also measures the levels of essential minerals in the body, such as calcium, magnesium and zinc. This test can provide you with much-needed information about your body.

The drawback to this test is that it does not always show mercury toxicity, since mercury tends to "hide" in the tissues and organs. As well, certain populations such as autistic children often show very low levels of toxic metals on their hair analyses, since they are unable to excrete heavy metals. Hair, being outside the body, is a form of excretion, and these children tend to store their toxic metals tightly within their tissues and organs.

The Personal Heavy Metal Screen Test has just been introduced into the United States from Europe. It is the world's first immediate method for screening heavy metals in any aqueous solution. It has been scientifically proven, and it will tell you INSTANTLY whether you are carrying free electrically active heavy metal ions in your body. It is fast (takes less than 10 minutes), convenient (can be done at home), accurate and at $15.00 per test kit (12.50 for 2 or more), highly affordable. It gives you

The scientifically documented Heavy Metal Screen Test is based on the dithizone reaction method which has been known to chemical science for more than 60 years.

As a reagent, dithizone is able to indicate the presence of heavy metal ions in qualitative and quantitative terms. In binding with the unbound or free metal ions, colored complexes are formed.

The Dithizone heavy metal reagent only binds to the unbound or free metal ions. in other words, those metals which have not been neutralized by the body and are therefore increasing the free radical production a million times, are screened.

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Hair Analyses

A tissue mineral analysis or hair analysis, provides a unique reading of mineral levels in the cells over a two to three month period, so the detection of many conditions is easier and more accurate. It takes into consideration that toxins are stored in the tissues of the body, not in the blood. For instance, you can have normal copper levels in the blood, but high copper levels in the tissues. To get an idea of how helpful this test can be, think about this: Researchers using tissue mineral analysis determined, more than 100 years after Napoloen Bonaparte's death, that he had been poisoned by arsenic. Even though his hair sample was tested more than a century after his death, it still revealed pathological amounts of arsenic that had gradually proved fatal.

A hair analysis usually needs to be obtained through a health care professional. However, we now have two hair analysis kits available, a basic one and a comprehensive one. Both kits are from federally licensed laboratories that do not wash the hair at the lab. (Washing the hair removes some of the loosely bound minerals and can reduce some mineral readings by 50 percent or more).

The basic analysis is a one page chart which details the levels of 9 toxic metals and 11 minerals. The comprehensive report details 8 toxic metals and 15 essential minerals, as well as 15 additional elements. It comes with an analysis report that is 6-12 pages in length, and recommendations are given for foods, diet and supplements based on individual results.

FREE! A 10-15 minute interpretation of your test results is now available with each purchase of a hair analysis test. Please call 877-562-6039 or 520-877-2637 to schedule an appointment.

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The two major symptoms of chemical and heavy metal toxicity are the breakdown of the immune system and diseases of the organs and central nervous system. 
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The heavy metals that most commonly cause poisoning are iron, lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, aluminum, antimony, chromium, cobalt, copper, manganese, selenium, tin, thallium, and uranium.  Toxic chemicals include formaldehyde, benzene, hexane, toluene, DDT and xylene. 
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