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One of the ubiquitous toxins of the twentieth century is mercury metal. Chronic, low-level exposure is a slow smoldering, often unrecognized health problem. Mercury enters into most cells, including those of the brain, kidney, adrenals, liver, pituitary and prostate. Mercury is especially damaging to the nervous system.

Today, even before birth, we are exposed to environmental mercury. Sources include silver dental amalgam fillings (50% mercury), seafood, paints, batteries, fertilizers, pesticides, felt fabric, auto exhaust, and drinking water. Mercury can block the absorption of folic acid by the fetus, which may lead to birth defects.

Mercury accumulation can lead to nervous and mental symptoms of anxiety, nervousness, depression, memory loss, speech disorders, irritability, apathy, tremors, colitis, chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, acne and skin rash. These symptoms may be worse at night, during rainy, cold, damp weather, or after perspiration. Mercury accumulation weakens tissues and may allow invasion by parasites and candida.

The body tries to rid itself of mercury by conjugation with the tripeptide, glutathione, or the amino acid glycine. Physicians can administer DMPS for chelation or DMSA which is an oral chelating agent. Supplements that can help detoxify the tissues are garlic, vitamin C, manganese, blue-green algae, Icelandic kelp, and homeopathic remedies.

Acupuncture can balance the meridians and strengthen the organs to help the body release toxins. Muscle testing and Nogier auricular medicine uses the biofield of the body to detect mercury held in the body. Treatment of the specific ear points can help open the drainage systems of the body to release the toxin. A chemical hair analysis can provide a further picture of those metals that have accumulated and are being excreted by the body.

In general, there is a balance between how much mercury gets into the body and how much we are able to eliminate. The end result is mercury accumulation. Reduce your contact as much as possible, determine if this is a health risk for you and research the resources that can help you eliminate mercury. The Bolles Clinic has many resources to help you.