There is a long list of metals, some are essential for the biological function of the cell, some are very harmful, toxic and impairing the biological function of our cells. The most harmful metals belong to the group of heavy metals. Many people are suffering from chronic exposure from heavy metals. Acute intoxications are rare.

 

Chronic exposure of heavy metals frequently manifest with unspecific symptoms as Hair loss, recurrent infections, chronic fatigue, reduced performance, headaches, high blood pressure, pain in the joints, body aches, muscle ache…

 

In order to diagnose chronic exposure of heavy metals or light metals a commonly used test called minerals and toxic metals can be done in hair or blood. Those tests usually detect exposure to heavy metals, light metals as well as minerals and trace elements which are very important for the biological functions of our cell. As hair is organic material, the hair mineral analysis detects exposure of heavy metals as organic molecules. The analysis in the blood detects both – the organic and the inorganic molecules of heavy metals. The hair mineral analysis is tracing chronic exposure and deficiency, whereas blood is detecting the exact concentration in blood for the day of the blood test.

 

Hair and/or Blood are recommended to patients which experience the symptoms above and suspect a disturbed metals. Patients with amalgam fillings or intrauterine device are frequently suffering from exposure from an imbalance in heavy metals, patients with chronic diseases usually benefit from balancing their deficit in minerals and plan a detox treatment.

 

Heavy metals like arsenic lead mercury cadmium are all around us. Exposure can result from amalgam fillings, Intrauterine devices, cosmetics, hair dye can be a source, electric lamps, batteries, and cookware as well as from food, water and air… The presence of heavy metals is disturbing our cellular health and they are contributing to the development of chronic diseases. Mineral and toxic metal tests are an excellent tool for prevention of health.

 

Regards,

Dr Charlotte Zoeller, Specialist Family Medicine, Certified in Clinical environmental Medicine | Dubai Herbal and Treatment Center