5) Hair analysis: The benefit of this test is that it is relatively
inexpensive, and can show the presence of a heavy metal burden.
It is also quite easily administered. It does not indicate the
relative amount of metals. A disadvantage is it can provide false
negatives, as the body may be heavily toxic and yet stubbornly
holding onto the metal load. Sometimes people are so toxic, they
don't mobilize the metals into the bloodstream and from there
to the hair. Consequently, the hair levels look low when the
truth is the body has lots. It also cannot accurately tell how
much metal is present.
6) Periodic fecal analysis testing: Metal-Free pulls metals
through the colon, which is widely known to be the body's natural
route of metal elimination. This test refers to the Heavy Metal
Fecal Analysis* which can be done once a person has begun using
Metal-Free to see how much, and which, metals are being eliminated.
This can be done from time to time (every few bottles) throughout
the detox. Persist with the Metal-Free protocol until the metal
levels are very low. This test provides a reliable measure and
is recommended before calling the heavy metal detox complete.
As a note, it is not recommended to periodically examine urine
in this way, as the pull through the kidneys and urinary tract
is relatively minor, and urine testing will not provide the data
needed.
7) Provocative challenge using Metal-Free as the provocative
agent (fecal): This involves a pre-provocative fecal analysis,
and then a loading dose of Metal free over several days followed
by a post-provocative fecal analysis. This can only be done on
relatively healthy patients, as the loading dose would be too
much for a patient whose health is very much compromised. The
protocol for this is in "A Comprehensive Guide to Heavy Metal
Detoxification."
8) Provocative test using DMPS or DMSA as the provocative agent
(urine): DMPS is an IV chelation treatment and so is not available
as an option for all practitioners. It is not highly recommended
when Metal-Free is available as an alternative as DMPS and DMSA
are toxic and can have unpleasant side effects. Metal levels
are measured in the urine 6 - 24 hours later. Watch out for kidney
function when this challenge is done.
9) Blood Test: This test is not recommended for determining
metal toxicity, as the levels are often not elevated even when
there is significant body burden due to the fact that most of
the metals are tissue bound and not circulating.
At any one of these points, you may decide that the indicators
are strong enough to go ahead with the detox protocol, as given
in "A Comprehensive Guide to Heavy Metal Detoxification." Pay
attention to the Helpful Hints on pages 6 and 7. These points
also serve as a trouble-shooting guide for a detox that shows
signs of going awry. This publication is provided with an initial
order of the Metal Free Starter Kit, or may be purchased separately.
It is most important to carefully monitor the patient throughout
this process, and that gradual clinical improvement occurs. Then
one knows he is on the right track.
Training in muscle testing is available from various sources
and is encouraged.
The information here is provided as a tool to help practitioners
overcome the diagnostic barriers and be comfortable getting patients
started on metal detox. When it is warranted, it is life-changing.
*Doctors Data Lab provides a test which measures 14 different
heavy metals in the stool. It is available to licensed practitioners
only. If one's license does not allow for getting medical lab
work, an affiliate relationship with a licensed practitioner
can be employed in order to set up an account. They are located
in Illinois, and their phone number is 800-323-2784.
My
12-year-old child
has completely changed
in two weeks on Metal-Free.
He stopped wetting
the bed (which has
been a nightly occurance
for his whole life).
He has become affectionate.
He stopped antagonizing
his brother. I have
been watching this
and wondering what
is going on. Today
he came up to me
and said, "you
know mom I am behaving
the way I always
wanted to be but
couldn't. I think
this (Metal-Free)
spray is really helping
me.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. Metal-Free is a dietary supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
