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Debra's avatar

You're welcome. I understand. Detoxing can be very tricky and can take a long time depending on the issue/situation. Sounds like chlorine dioxide would be too strong. I've been concerned about that as well. I'm going to look into what you're taking since I haven't come across it before.

Have you tried zeolite powder? I ask because it binds to and removes toxins so that re-absorption doesn't happen. Most detoxing supplements either bind to OR remove but not both. Humic acid is also fantastic for binding to and removing toxins plus it's got over 70 trace minerals to help support the body in the process.

Zeolite powder is also helps with leaky gut. Also, one really has to work on balancing minerals to help remove toxins from the body because many toxins take up mineral receptors on the cells. Minerals will work with each other, against each other, and for each other. It's a very intricate and delicate balance that unfortunately most integrated and holistic health practitioners don't understand or even know about. They'll just say take zinc or take more calcium (both very dangerous if you don't know your magnesium or your copper status in your tissues, for instance). I worked with many health practitioners yet I've had to do a ton of my own research (thousands of hours over a decade's worth) to figure a lot out because they don't know enough generally to be of help. Anyway, you have to do what helps you at the pace your body dictates.

There are ways to detox gently and safely as well that maybe you've tried or heard about that don't involve taking supplements. You know your own body and your comfort level. You might do one once a week, for example. Just some examples:

1) Castor oil packs (helps the liver to detox or whatever area you put the pack on - could even be your thyroid)

2) Bentonite clay foot baths (helps to bind to toxins)

3) Infrared/red light therapy (helps to heal cells)

4) Sauna to sweat out toxins (most likely too much at your stage)

Finally, your liver, gallbladder and kidneys, need to be supported when detoxing because they along with your skin are your detox organs. Milk Thistle with phosolipids helps to heal the liver and helps the kidney as well. Also, sulforaphane (derived from broccoli sprouts) is very good to help detox the liver. The liver detoxes in 2 phases and needs specific supplements to aid in that process when it's not working well. Also, your lymph system needs to be supported and worked on because it helps to move body fluids around to help you to detox. Jumping on a mini trampoline (rebounder) is wonderful for the lympth system or getting a vibration plate is even better. Just doing a lymphatic massage is very good too (you can find videos online on how to do that). There are lots of gentle ways to detox based on your current level of ability.

Wishing you well.

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Rosalind McGill's avatar

I suspect many people who have more than one autoimmune issues could easily have chronic inflammatory response syndrome and the specialist don’t know to look for it.

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Debra's avatar

And, so many people these days do have an autoimmune issue.

From my experience and research, everything comes back to minerals being balanced and toxin removal being at the core of the problems. Even genetic processes need specific minerals to work properly. If those two things were accomplished, then many other issues get resolved. However, there are so many nuances that are involved based on so many different variables for any specific individual, that it's hard to even get to resolve the core problem. It's not easy to remove toxins especially from a body, such as yours, which has become highly sensitive.

I wish your a smooth healing process. It sounds like you're working with the right person to get you there.

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Rosalind McGill's avatar

It’s amazing, our bodies & their innate abilities to heal, if we know what to do to support it. Humans have never had the constant assault we’re experiencing now.

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Rosalind McGill's avatar

I’m dependent on thyroid hormone medication. Before I met my doctor, I took some colloidal silver. It made me feel great. I overdid it and ended up unbalancing my thyroid hormone levels for months!

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Rosalind McGill's avatar

My dr warned me about fasting. He knows it’s very beneficial to many. I’d end up damaging my kidneys if I fasted more than 15 hours.

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Debra's avatar

Oh. Sounds like you have a doctor that has been very helpful for you.

I was wondering what you meant about the zeolite leaking.

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Rosalind McGill's avatar

Thanks for your detailed thoughtful comment. These are all beneficial at times. I am sticking with the Ritchie Shoemaker protocol for biotoxin mold illness. My Dr has me on supplements, pure encapsulation brand. Based on blood work and my weaknesses. My dr told me zeolite would be more harmful than helpful. If I react to something in food, environment, my inflammation goes into overdrive and zeolite leaking back in. I did a heavy metal detox by Metagenics, clear renu , it was very painful and I had to follow a strict guidelines. That helped balance my overload of both heavy metal and parasites. Many of the supplements/ blends im taking have gentle detox.

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Debra's avatar

What do you mean by "zeolite leaking back in"?

That's great. Hoping that your process of healing goes smoothly.

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Rosalind McGill's avatar

My leaky gut. And I have porous skin and etc. the risk of zeolite leaking back into my system is a reality. Then it would trigger my immune response. And I’d be in distress for a day or two, brain fog, aches, and more. And things pass my blood brain barrier easily because of the damage mold exposure and the genetic illness related to the mold even after I got away from it.

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Debra's avatar

That's fascinating. There are so many health issues that can arise for an individual. Thank you for educating me.

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Rosalind McGill's avatar

I’m just so thankful to have a doctor that had some understanding! Most of his patients have seen a dozen doctors before they get help, many never do.

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