Most of us don’t think about how many harmful toxins and heavy metals we are exposed to on a daily basis. But, in reality, we are bombarded with exposure to arsenic, cobalt, mercury and silver all the time. While minute amount of some of these metals can be beneficial to good health, being subjected to too much leads to metal toxicity in the body.

Consider some of these harmful effects which come from overexposure to heavy metals:

• Nervous system damage
• Low energy levels
• Lung and kidney damage
• Severe mental degeneration
• Cancer

TOP 10 WAYS TO AVOID HEAVY METALS

Despite regular exposure to heavy metals there are a number of ways to avoid coming into contact with these toxins:

1) Avoid new furniture

New furniture is often treated with a host of toxic chemicals including pesticides, varnishes and others. This is done to make the furniture more durable and resistant to problems. Furniture made in other countries, like China should be inspected thoroughly for as much information as possible about the treatments used. Try to stick with purchasing furniture produced in your local area so you can find out what toxins might have been used.

2) Avoid new cars

Everybody loves the smell of a new car - but in reality, much of that new car smell is coming from harmful toxins coming off the materials, upholstery, leather, glass, carpet, etc. They are extremely harmful to your skin and brain. Think about it: new cars are expensive. Save your money!

3) Avoid Chemical Insect Repellents

Most of us know about the harmful effects of pesticides and insect repellent. Chemicals like Deet are extremely toxic; even known to cause seizures in some people. But have you ever thought about the pesticide treatments done on a regular basis in restaurants? Consider this if you are thinking about working in the restaurant industry.

4) Never Wear New Clothes Until They’ve Been Cleaned

There’s nothing like a new set of threads, but always wash, rinse and dry them out before wearing them. These too, have a variety of toxins, including metals that are found in dyes and fabric treatments.

5) Eliminate Canned Goods From Your Diet

Canned goods usually contain a chemical known as MSG or monosodium glutimate. It’s used to bring out the flavor in foods and it does the job, but it’s also fool of ingredients that are harmful. If you ever get headaches after eating canned goods, that’s a good sign you are especially sensitive to MSG. Remove it from your diet. Ask if it’s used the next time you go out for Chinese or take out. Stick with homemade broths and soups.

6) Vitamin C Supplements

Everyone is exposed to pollution and secondhand smoke everyday, but if you live in a big city like New York or Chicago, you’re getting overloaded. Short of finding a deserted island there’s no way to avoid it; however taking a simple vitamin C supplement each day will boost your immune system and assist your body in dealing with it.
7) No Fish

Mercury poisoning has become such a big concern with all sources of fish, that many health care professionals say it should be avoided at all costs. Some fish oil supplements indicate testing for mercury on their labels. Check for these before taking any fish oil.

Avoid Meats Containing Hormones

The meats you purchase from the grocery store are loaded with hormones used to increase growth. This is passed down to us when we eat it. Consider alternative meat sources like bison, elk, deer, etc., or get your meat directly from the rancher making sure the animals have a large grazing range and are not living in crowded conditions.

9) Don’t Drink The Water

Stay away from tap water - all sources, regardless of what is reported, are contaminated. Lead, arsenic and mercury levels are far beyond acceptable limits in all water delivery systems. Drink only distilled water, or reverse-osmosis-filtered water. Check bottled water labels - you’ll find most of them say the water came from some city’s tap water source.

10) Replace Amalgam Fillings

This is the subject of lots of controversy, but those silver fillings in our teeth are made up of a mixture of metals including mercury and lead. These are stable sources which seep these toxins into our system on a regular basis. It is important to have all your amalgam fillings replaced removed and replaced with porcelain caps or a non-metal filling material.