"I'm just tired all the time", "my joints or muscles are constantly aching" or "I have a constant headache" - almost everyone has these or similar problems these days. Hardly anyone is really healthy. Whether autoimmune diseases, ADD, Alzheimer's or other more or less serious illnesses, they are on the increase. But why is that?

Quite simply because people are increasingly poisoning themselves. The intake of heavy metals, pesticides, solvents and food additives can hardly be avoided. A bone analysis has shown that our bodies today are 1000 times more contaminated than those of prehistoric man! Unfortunately, our efforts to make everything even better, bigger, more and above all more productive mean that our greatest asset is forgotten: our health. Because it is being increasingly destroyed by industrialization and technology. Not to mention our environment. However, it will defend itself against this and more or less cope with it. We humans, however, will not.

How heavy metals get into the body

Heavy metals play a very important role here. They are not only absorbed when working directly with the individual substances. Much more problematic are the hidden heavy metals in our food, in our cosmetics, in medicines and in many other processes. Did you know that aluminum could be hidden in your salt? Or in your cheese? From a purely chemical point of view, aluminum is not actually a heavy metal - but it is at least as toxic an element and is therefore often listed under the group of "heavy metal contaminants". Other substances listed below are not really heavy metals either, but for the sake of simplicity I will group them together in this blog.

As some heavy metals accumulate in plants, a lot of fruit and vegetables are contaminated. This is made worse by the use of various pesticides. The heavy metals also end up in the groundwater, in our drinking water and in the oceans, where they are in turn absorbed by fish and other sea creatures and end up on our plates at the end of the food chain.



Of course, attempts are being made in some places to reduce the respective pollution. But then we absorb it again in other forms - in a different form of processing - in our lungs or stomach and it can settle anywhere in our bodies.

I would perhaps even go so far out on a limb as to claim that there is no food left that is not contaminated in some way. And if it's not heavy metals, then it's some other (chemical) substance. Acid rain in particular poses an almost unsolvable problem for even the best organic farmers.

In my opinion, another evil besides the food industry is the pharmaceutical industry. Medicines are supposed to be of benefit to us and then heavy metals are used as additives to extend the shelf life or simply to make the tablets look "nicer". Unfortunately, this is absolutely incomprehensible to me. Also the The fact that amalgam is still permitted and used as standard in Germany is actually bodily harm. This makes it all the more important that we at least deal with this issue and protect our bodies from the corresponding burdens as far as possible.

What heavy metals cause in the body

A huge problem is that our body and especially our immune system are so preoccupied with these substances that they can no longer properly take care of other processes. Another consequence is that inflammatory processes are constantly triggered, almost like pouring oil on the fire.

Let's take aluminum as an example again: it interacts with iron, vitamin B6, vitamin D, calcium, chromium, fluoride, copper, magnesium, phosphate, silicon and zinc, among other things. All these substances can therefore no longer be processed properly or even at all by the body. However, the body absolutely needs them.

The resulting deficiencies cause a wide variety of diseases, such as anaemia due to the lack of iron or muscle pain and osteoporosis due to disturbances in the vitamin D, calcium, magnesium and phosphate balance. Other consequences of excessive exposure to aluminum include arthritis, immune deficiencies, concentration disorders, fatigue, depressive moods, hyperactivity, as well as kidney and liver damage.

Other heavy metals lead to:

• hair loss
• skin rashes
• breathlessness
• depression
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• Alzheimer's disease
• MS
• ADD
• fibromyalgia
• other autoimmune diseases
• cardiovascular disorders
• cellular disorders
• energy deficiencies

The consequences can be incredibly varied. Some of them are even carcinogenic and harmful to genetic material, which is why pregnant women in particular should be extremely careful! Even in the case of involuntary childlessness, heavy metal exposure should always be taken into account.

Unfortunately, one heavy metal is often not the only one, but the person has multiple exposures. However, this again poses a problem, because they do not "simply" add up but multiply their effects many times over.

The dose makes the poison - even with heavy metals in the body

As Paracelsus already stated: the dose makes the poison! Because not all heavy metals are "bad" per se. On the contrary! In fact, we absolutely need some of them! Without them, many things would no longer work. Whether molybdenum, boron, cobalt or phosphorus, to name but a few, they all have one thing in common: too much is harmful, but too little is even more harmful.

Boron

For example, there is no evidence that boron has a genotoxic or carcinogenic effect, but boron compounds can impair fertility (especially in men) and damage the fetus. Side effects such as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, liver, kidney, lung and bone marrow damage only occur at very high boron levels. When inhaled, it can irritate the nasal mucous membranes.

A boron deficiency, on the other hand, can lead to impaired cognitive functions and hormonal regulation disorders, weaken the immune system and reduce enzyme activity. Calcium and magnesium excretion increase with boron deficiency. Accordingly, boron could be used therapeutically, for example for: allergies, skin diseases, osteoporosis, rheumatic diseases or immune deficiencies as well as depression, hyperthyroidism and epilepsy. However, the margin between deficiency and toxicity is relatively small and should therefore be closely monitored during therapy.

Arsenic and selenium

When I recently looked into this topic more closely for professional reasons, I found another interesting heavy metal that may not actually be as bad as its reputation: arsenic. Yes, I probably looked at it the way you are looking now. But if you think about it, it's not so far-fetched.

Apparently (almost) everyone has a certain basal level of arsenic in their body. It is assumed that arsenic has an anti-oxidative effect. As arsenic metabolism is closely linked to that of selenium, zinc, choline, taurine, arginine, methionine and vitamin B6, many other functions in the immune system and other areas could be arsenic-dependent. Selenium was also originally thought to be a toxic substance. Nowadays, however, we know how important this trace element is.

Detoxifying heavy metals - ridding the body of heavy metals

But what can you do to get rid of the heavy metals in your body? Because they like to get stuck in our tissues and organs in a really nasty way. Unfortunately, the therapeutic procedure is relatively extensive and complex and not that simple.

If you have certain metals in your teeth or elsewhere in your body, have them checked to see if they are a problem for you. This can be done via an interference field search and also in the laboratory. If necessary, you should consider replacing them if possible. But please check the alternatives carefully beforehand to avoid jumping from the frying pan into the fire.

Reduce sources of heavy metals

First of all, of course, you should ensure that as few new heavy metals as possible are added. This means eliminating as many sources as possible. Pay attention to WHAT you buy. Aluminum, for example, is often hidden behind E-numbers. It's best to download a list or take a screenshot (you can find these lists all over the internet, so I don't need to list them here ;-) ) so that you can check what's in the products when you go shopping.

Binding heavy metals in the intestine

Another measure to prevent a new load as far as possible is healing earth, zeolite (note: the supplier is decisive here, as there are zeolite varieties with a high aluminum content) or humic acids. All these substances have the ability to bind heavy metals in the intestine so that they are not absorbed at all and are expelled directly. They also absorb other toxins from bacterial metabolism and therefore have an anti-inflammatory effect on your intestines.

Intestinal treatment

As the intestines are the main absorber of heavy metals alongside the lungs, they should be treated as a matter of urgency anyway. This is because probiotics (lactic acid bacteria), such as the Arktibiotic Premium, show clear heavy metal-binding properties. They also regulate digestion and thus accelerate elimination via the stool. For this I can recommend 3 Arktis products that complement each other perfectly in their functions: Arktis Premium, Grow and Herbal. They support the natural cleansing and build-up of intestinal flora, promote the cleansing and detoxification of the body, optimize the metabolism and support your body's own defences. They also have an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect.

And if you are ready to support your body with your diet, we recommend an alkaline diet, the easiest way to do this is with our 21-day detox and intermittent fasting program:

Detox and intermittent fasting program (alkaline diet)

When shopping, make sure that your diet is as alkaline-rich as possible. This makes it much more difficult for heavy metals, as they feel most comfortable in an acidic environment. You can take the Arktis alkaline powder BASE to further strengthen the whole thing. It contains valuable minerals and especially zinc. Zinc helps to maintain the "buffer system", which keeps the pH value at a balanced level. In many cases, sulphurous amino acids, which you can consume by eating more legumes, also help to detoxify the body.

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Strengthening the liver

Regardless of the method, what I always consider part of a detox cure is strengthening the liver. Because it has to work hard in these times! Broccoli extract, glutathione and bitter substances should definitely be used here. As the highly activated liver metabolism produces more ammonia, I recommend taking D-galactose if necessary. This removes the ammonia and partially recycles it into amino acids, thus protecting your body from further poisoning.

Compensate for vitamin deficiencies

Depending on which heavy metals you you should check your vitamins, minerals and trace elements and compensate for any deficiencies. Because, as I have already written, these deficiencies are in turn a contributory cause of many diseases. And again with aluminum, for example, a magnesium deficiency in turn promotes aluminum storage in the body. Folic acid, on the other hand, helps to reduce aluminum accumulation. I am happy to recommend magnesium citrate and Vita B-active.

Removing heavy metals from the blood and tissue is a little more difficult. An excellent substance is alpha-lipoic acid. Unfortunately, however, it is not able to bind all heavy metals. For many, however, it is very effective. In more severe cases, chelation may be necessary. However, this is a procedure that absolutely belongs in the hands of an experienced therapist!

You can see how diverse a sensible detoxification is. As your body has probably been struggling with heavy metals for a long time, they have had enough time to settle in.

Because it is such a complex matter, you should consult a specialist who can support you. Milena Moritz from the Arktis BioPharma Switzerland team will be happy to help you if you have any questions!

So you will need all sorts of tricks and a lot of patience until they come out of the deepest corners and disappear. But it's worth it, your body will thank you :-)