DIY Chelation Therapy through Food and Supplements

editor — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:23:22 +0000

By definition chelation refers to the pulling of toxic heavy metals, particularly mercury and lead, out of the body. There are two methods by which this is generally accomplished. The first is done by a doctor or nurse practitioner using EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) administered through an I.V. The second way is to chelate orally through diet and supplements. EDTA can also be taken orally.

I.V. administered EDTA chelation therapy is not recognized by the FDA and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find practitioners. But, EDTA chelation therapy has been a an alternative to heart surgery and has helped rejuvenate and heal people from a number of conditions including heavy metal poisoning, which can include some of the following symptoms: Extreme fatigue; feelings of extreme hot or cold; numbness of the hands and feet; loss of coordination; impairment of speech, vision and hearing; muscle weakness’ rashes and mental fogginess.

In dire cases of arteriosclerosis and cancer, the I.V. form of EDTA chelation is usually a better alternative to oral chelation, but for general maintenance and the removal of metals and some environmental toxins, a few simple dietary additions can be made to help naturally chelate toxic metals. (...)

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Garlic: It Does More Than Ward Off Evil

editor — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:26:50 +0000

Garlic, a member of the lily family, is a dried root native to central Asia. Despite its origins, garlic cloves have been used in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, Japan, India, Russia and Europe going back for thousands of years. In the United States, garlic was first cultivated in New Orleans by French settlers and then brought to California where it’s still grown today.

There’s a good reason that garlic has travelled the world: it has numerous health benefits. Garlic, sometimes called Russian penicillin, can be used to treat ear infections, cholera and typhus. Garlic was used during both world wars as a disinfectant because it’s a natural antibiotic.

Now that you know the history let’s discover garlic’s health benefits and talk about the many home remedies and herbal treatments that include garlic as a main ingredient. (...)

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DIY Chelation Therapy through Food and Supplements

Garlic: It Does More Than Ward Off Evil