Heavy metals are those naturally occurring elements that have a high atomic weight and
density that is at least five times greater than water.
You’re probably the most familiar with heavy metals like mercury, lead, and aluminum.
These elements, even in slight doses, are toxic to humans.
Yet, we’re consistently exposed to these damaging heavy metals in our environment.
Heavy metals can be present in the air we breathe, the water we drink, or in our food
supply, and when we absorb these toxins, they build up inside our bodies.
That’s why we often have signs and symptoms of having high levels of toxicity, without
even knowing it.
Take a look at these 9 signs that point to issues associated with heavy metals:
1.
Nausea and Vomiting Heavy metal poisoning is often revealed by
nausea and vomiting.
If you ingested something toxic with a high level of toxicity, your symptoms will no doubt
include nausea.
Your body may also try to get rid of the heavy metal quickly, thus vomiting is likely to
ensue.
2.
Breathing problems Another one of the most common signs of heavy
metal poisoning is difficulty breathing.
When mercury is found in the body, it attacks the respiratory system.
3.
Memory Loss If you have trouble remembering things or
feel like your brain is foggy, it could be a sign of metal poisoning.
More serious neurological symptoms include severe headaches, convulsions.
These could also lead to a coma.
4.
Skin Rashes Rashes on the skin can occur when these toxic
chemicals try to find another way out of the body.
They seep through the skin and produce red, itchy spots.
5.
Night Sweats Sweating is the body’s way of releasing
toxins through our skin.
If you wake up at night and are sweating excessively it could be a sign that your body has too
many toxins in it.
6.
Headaches When toxins accumulate and our bodies don’t
naturally cleanse themselves, one side effect may be chronic headaches.
This points to exposure to toxins over a long period of time.
7.
Abdominal Pain The effects of heavy metals in the body can
be immediate, but they can also occur over time.
A build-up of these toxins can actually damage certain organs in the body, including reproductive
organs.
This damage can appear initially in the form of cramping and abdominal pain.
8.
Constipation Queasiness, diarrhea, and even constipation
that occur on a consistent basis, may be signs that the heavy metals in your system are having
an effect on your digestive system.
9.
Muscle and Joint Pain Strange muscle pains not associated with physical exertion, could
be one way that you’re body is telling you it’s been exposed to toxins.
Muscle weakness and joint pain are also symptoms that you’ve been exposed to heavy metals
over a long period of time.
Heavy Metal Fighting Foods
1.
Chlorella Chlorella is a super food algae that contains
antioxidants.
It’s found growing naturally in fresh water and combats heavy metal exposure.
Add it to your diet, especially if you’re experiencing intestinal problems.
It will help you heal and fight the negative effects of the heavy metals found in your
system.
2.
Herbs Cilantro and parsley—both great tasting
herbs, also fight toxicity.
They do this by latching onto the heavy metals in your digestive tract and carrying them
through until they are expelled from your system.
Use them to help detox and keep your digestive tract clear from these damaging compounds.
3.
Garlic Another common weapon used to fight the presence
of heavy metals is garlic.
Containing sulfur, garlic oxidizes metals like mercury, cadmium, and lead.
That means that it works to dissolve these metals.
When garlic does its job, heavy metals can be flushed from our bodies.
When it’s already present, garlic can also help us to avoid heavy metal poisoning.