Detoxification Therapy

Detoxification therapy is vital given there is considerable and growing evidence that environmental toxins play a major role in numerous neurological disorders including ALS, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis.

Exposure to environmental toxins, including toxic metals and chemicals, is known to produce neuro-degeneration. These toxins MUST be eliminated in order for the body to begin a regeneration process. Read below for the most effective ways to rid the body of toxic metals and chemicals.

Our Toxic World

We are presently being exposed to hundreds of thousands of toxic compounds in the form of inorganic chemicals and toxic metals. These substances are everywhere, from the air we breathe, the foods we eat, the water we drink, the water we bathe in, the pharmaceuticals we take, the vaccinations we give our children, the smoke we inhale, the cleaning products we use, the pesticides and insecticides we come in contact with – the list goes on.

Our bodies have become virtual dumping grounds for hundreds of these toxic metals and chemicals. Studies indicate that we have between 400 and 800 toxic metal and chemical residues stored in our fat cells, and our tissues and organs.

The Environmental Protection Agency has estimated that we cannot metabolize most of these chemicals and metals. So what happens to them once we have been exposed? They accumulate in our fat cells, in our organs such as the liver, kidneys and brain, in our glands such as the thyroid and adrenals, and in the central nervous system.

Together, these chemicals and metals result in a chronic toxic overload condition in our bodies. As these toxins build up, they block the receptor sites for essential minerals, so that minerals such as iron, calcium and magnesium cannot be utilized and absorbed. This causes enzyme dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, neurological disorders, damages brain chemistry, and can even lead to auto-immune disorders, cancer, and other debilitating chronic conditions.

A Genetic Predisposition to Toxic Overload?

So why do some people who have been exposed to these toxins go on to develop neurological disorders while others don't? For some, it may be a question of degree - the more toxins you are exposed to in the course of your life, the more they build up in the organs and fatty tissues of the body, until eventually the body experiences a toxic overload.

Others have suggested that some people may have an inborn (genetic) error in "metal metabolism", meaning they cannot detoxify harmful metals like others do, and so these toxins keep accumulating in the body. Ninety-five percent of autistic children, for instance, lack the protein metallothionein, which detoxifies heavy metals, and without this protein, the toxins build up in their tissues. It is conceivable that other people may have this metal-metabolism disorder as well, resulting in neurological challenges and other disorders.

The Most Common Sources of Metal and Chemical Toxicity

The heavy metals that most commonly cause poisoning are iron, lead, cadmium (found in cigarettes), arsenic and mercury.

Others include aluminum, antimony, chromium, cobalt, copper, manganese, nickel, selenium, tin, thallium and uranium.

Other sources of poisoning include pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, chemical warfare, radiation and common chemicals such as benzene, carbon dioxide, chloroform, dichlorobenzene, DDT, formaldehyde, hexane, toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE) and xylene.

Take Control of Your Environment

In this report I focus on a common, but not well understood, phenomenon of the toxic effects of environmental chemicals and pollutants, and how they can affect your body's health.

So if you are experiencing neurological symptoms, check out the common toxins that you may be exposed to, both at home and at work, and take steps to reduce your exposure. And last but not least, detoxify your body of these heavy metals, chemicals and other toxins that may be lurking in your body tissues. By following these steps, you will go a long way in saving your health.

Stay Away From Toxins

If you are experiencing symptoms of ALS or any other neurological disorder, from this point on:

1. Don't smoke.
2. Don't use recreational drugs.
3. Don't drink alcohol.
4. Use environmentally safe household cleaners and pesticides.
5. Use protective equipment to reduce exposures to workplace hazards.
6. Detoxify your body.

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The primary detoxification therapy treatment for most heavy metals is chelation therapy. Chelating agents are substances that go through the body to attract and bind heavy metals. The metals are then excreted. Chelating agents are usually given in pill form but may also be given intravenously, by suppository, or by injection. It usually takes from many months to many 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 they 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. 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!

The most common chelators prescribed by the medical profession are EDTA, DMPS, and DMSA. These chelators are life-saving drugs in cases of ACUTE metal poisoning. Of these, the DMSA and DMPS especially carry risks of harm, and should only be used as a last resort.

EDTA is usually given intravenously, though it has recently become available in pill form. Typically, twenty to thirty or even more IV treatments are needed to eliminate toxins from the body, and the sessions last anywhere from 90 minutes to 3 hours. Side effects may include dizziness, headache, mild nausea, or irritation at the IV site.

Oral EDTA given in pill form is easier and more convenient than the IV version, but large amounts must be taken for it to have a beneficial effect. Unfortunately, taking these large amounts can cause side effects in sensitive individuals, so it needs to be used with caution, and should only be used for a prescribed period of time. Mainly these oral chelation products with EDTA are designed to remove cholesterol and calcium deposits in the arteries, and remove toxic metals only as a secondary function.

DMPS can also be taken orally, intravenously, or as a suppository, though it is most commonly given as an infusion or injection. It is an experimental drug, and has NOT been approved by the FDA. Its primary usefulness is for severe metal poisoning when all other detoxification methods have been exhausted.

There have been reports of serious and devastating side effects with DMPS, since it works quite rapidly at excreting the toxic metals into the bloodstream and from the bloodstream into the kidneys. Some scientists believe that the severe side effects experienced by some people are the result of too much mercury or other metals being dumped into the bloodstream at once, which overwhelms the organs of excretion, namely the liver and kidneys. Instead of being properly excreted, these toxic metals are redistributed and reabsorbed by the vital organs, where they poison the immune system and central nervous system.

Side effects in people who have generally tolerated DMPS include dizziness and weakness, the lowering of blood pressure, and flu-like symptoms.

It is NOT RECOMMENDED for people who still have their amalgam fillings, as DMPS can quickly enter the saliva and begin to dissolve the metals in the mouth, resulting in acute poisoning.

Contra-indications to DMPS:

1. Amalgam fillings
2. Allergy to sulfa drugs or sulfites
3. Elevated cadmium, iron or selenium levels
4. Elevated copper levels

If you do consider DMPS, make sure you don't have any of the risk factors above. Make sure your gastro-intestinal system, liver, and kidneys are functioning properly. If you can't eliminate the toxins, you will reabsorb them.

Before you undertake any DMPS treatments, I highly recommend you visit the web site www.dmpsbackfire.com.

This highly informative web site gives in-depth information on the various chemical chelators, as well as case histories.

DMSA comes in capsule or suppository form and is considered to be much safer than DMPS. In research studies, DMSA was proven to be three times less toxic than DMPS. It's trade name is Chemet.

DMSA is commonly prescribed orally. Oral administration is generally safer, because a patient can monitor the dose and test for side effects. The side effects of DMSA include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, appetite loss and rashes. As with other chelating drugs, kidney and liver function needs to be closely monitored.

The above well-known chelators need to be taken in fairly high doses to be truly effective. Because of this, side effects are virtually unavoidable. Accordingly, these potent pharmaceuticals cannot be taken for an extended period of time (Goodman & Gilman).

As well, because of the high doses needed with these chelators, essential minerals are almost always chelated out of the body as well. Minerals most commonly lost include zinc, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum and selenium, which then need to be replaced.

Toxic metals are often stored in the brain, and none of the above mentioned chelators cross the blood/brain barrier.

And last but not least, a concern has been that the metals loosened by the chelating agents are not always properly excreted. Instead, they may be reabsorbed in different parts of the body, causing more damage to the immune system and vital organs. This is why some individuals can remain just as sick after chelation as before, sometimes for years after their detoxification therapy.

There are a number of natural (non-synthetic) chelators on the market that use a combination of herbs, amino acids, and other nutritional supplements. A good one is NDF, which is used for mercury poisoning. The drawback is that it is very expensive (up to $2000), and only chelates mercury.

Another chelator with an excellent reputation is PCA-Rx. It dislodges heavy metal molecules from cell receptors and captures them so that they may be safely excreted from the body. It is considered to be very safe with no side effects. The drawback is that it too is expensive ($125 per 30 ml bottle).

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. One drawback is that they are expensive ( $3,500 and up), or require visits to a health care practitioner's office.

IMPORTANT TIP: For those of you who wish to do everything possible to detoxify, to "cover all the bases" so to speak, we do recommend High Tech Health Far Infrared Saunas. This technology has been used for more than thirty years to treat 20 million patients of metal and chemical toxicity.

Use of the High Tech Health Far Infrared Sauna is recognized worldwide by medical doctors and health care practitioners as one of the most effective way of removing both chemical and heavy metal toxins from the body. Far infrared is a section of the natural band of light that is not visible to the human eye, but can be felt as heat. Unlike the heat produced in traditional saunas, far infrared heat is able to penetrate the body to a depth of 1.5 to 2 inches. This stimulates the body's cellular detoxification process more effectively than a traditional sauna.

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As stated before, Infrared Saunas can seem expensive, however, High Tech Health has offered readers of this web site a significant discount of $500 off the regular retail purchase price for any of the saunas they offer. For more information on the saunas and their health benefits please call us at 520-877-2637 or click on the above mentioned link. You can also call High Tech Health directly at 1-800-794-5355 and ask to speak to Christie Murray, their product specialist. Remember to mention our name, Evenbetternow, LLC when ordering a sauna (or their water ionizer) to receive your group discount.

NOTE: We ourselves have the far infrared sauna and we are here to tell you that it is absolutely wonderful. We highly recommend them.

Introducing Bio-Chelat™ and
Evenbetternow™ Detoxifying Clay Baths

Two Powerful and Natural Detoxifying Agents

	Bio-Chelat™ has been recently introduced to North America by Dr. Thomas Nissen, a scientist and doctor. It has some very special and unique properties that set it apart from both the synthetic and natural chelators mentioned above. Bio-Chelat™ is a patented liquid chelator that is composed of a very dilute solution of Disodium EDTA (200mg per 110 ml bottle), as compared with a typical oral dose of EDTA which is 250 mg PER CAPSULE. Other ingredients are physiological digestive salts (Potassium Chloride 100mg, Sodium Bicarbonate 300 mg, Citric Acid 300 mg, Calcium Chloride 5 mg, and Sodium Chloride 50 mg, all per a 100 ml bottle), as well as a small amount of an oxidative catalyser.
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Because of the tiny amount of EDTA in the formula, Bio-Chelat™ works much more gently and safely than most common chelators. How does such a tiny amount of EDTA in the Bio-Chelat work when other preparations of EDTA need a much larger dose to be effective? This is, because of the oxidative catalyser. The oxidative catalyser loosens the molecular bonds of the heavy metal ions which are bound with the proteins and amino acids in the tissues and organs, and the EDTA is then able to bind easily with the loosened heavy metal ions and carry them out of the body (mostly eliminated through the kidneys). 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. 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 (indirectly) the brain. By creating a high electric-magnetic gradient in the GI tract, new heavy metal ions are pulled from the body (brain) into the blood stream and stomach/intestine and excreted (Law of Isotonicity).

Another especially important function is how Bio-Chelat™ works through the digestive tract, which prevents the metals from being reabsorbed and redistributed to other parts of the body.

Also, Bio-Chelat™ will prevent heavy metal ions that you are being exposed to on a daily basis (such as the mercury in amalgam fillings), from being absorbed into your body. 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 reabsorbed 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.

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

Additionally, Bio-Chelat™ does not effect essential minerals such as calcium and magnesium like other chelating agents are known to do. In the clinical studies done in Germany, only zinc was slightly decreased, so we do recommend supplementing with extra zinc while taking the 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 a day while you are detoxifying. The best water to drink (in our opinion) is ionized (alkaline) water that has also been filtered from bacteria, chemicals and heavy metals. We have found that most bottled waters, although purified, have an acid pH. It is best to drink water that is either neutral or slighly alkaline in pH.

Bio-Chelat™ is easy to administer by adding a few drops in spring or distilled water 3x/day. It has been proven safe for children, the elderly, and the chronically ill. It works similarly to the PCA-Rx in that it captures the heavy metal ions and excretes them from the body with no side effects. But it is much less expensive.

IMPORTANT TIP: Bio-Chelat™ can be taken either alone or in conjunction with the clay baths described below. The clay baths quickly and easily remove the unbound heavy metals and chemicals from the tissues and organs, and the Bio-Chelat™ reduces the complex forming bonds of the metal ions with the sulfhydryl groups (protein) so the EDTA can safely chelate the dislodged metal out of the body.

NOTE: Bio-Chelat™ does not remove chemical toxins, only heavy metals.

Heavy metal ions create all kinds of havoc on the body. They cause the body to produce cholesterol and prevent calcium from being absorbed. Also, the more free heavy metal ions in the body, the more acid build-up and the more calcium gets deposited in the arteries.

Heavy metal ions which have not been neutralized by the body produce a million times the amount of free radicals. Free radicals damage our cells and prevent cell stabilization. This leads to many diseases like aging, immune disorders, central nervous system disease, gastritis, heart diseases, arteriosclerosis, arthritis and cancer.

The therapeutic goal of eliminating the tightly bound heavy metals from the brain, tissues and organs cannot be achieved in a short period of time with internal chelating substances because you need such a strong amount for the chelators to be really effective. A fast mobilization by chelators can bring considerable side effects. Because of this it is normal and appropriate to take Bio-Chelat over a 3-12 month time span. Bio-Chelat does not interfere with medication if you are on any meds.

Customer Feedback using Bio-Chelat™

"I'm extremely happy that I found Bio-Chelat. It's incredible the positive 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

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Evenbetternow™  Detoxifying Bentonite Clay 

		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, no mess
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Properties of Evenbetternow™ Bentonite Clay

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 - 107 ” 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™ Bentonite Clay 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.

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

All the products on this page can be ordered from our secure shopping cart by clicking here. To place your order by phone, call toll free 1-877-562-6039. International customers: call 520-877-2637.

Once Again, How Toxins Affect Our Bodies
(and why this is important for people with neurodegenerative disorders)

Chemicals and metals are stored in the soft tissues and organs of the body, such as the liver and brain, in the central nervous system, the endocrine system, and in every other major organ, as well as in the body at large. As toxins build up, the liver cannot properly excrete them, and they get stored in various parts of the body. This toxic overload has a huge impact on the immune system and nervous system which can then start to break down.

It can be safely assumed that toxic overload is one of the major causes of immune system breakdown disorders and of virtually any illness today. In other words, if you have a serious neuro-disorder, you can be sure that metal and/or chemical toxicity is playing at least some role in your disorder. Also, it is VITAL that you remove the offending toxins first, before you undertake and kind of regeneration therapy, otherwise, it is like putting good oil in a bad engine. Detoxify first, and then begin a regeneration program.

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