Mercury is Everywhere
Mercury
is a natural occurring element that can be found in the earth, air and
water. Mercury is literally everywhere. It comes in many forms, but the
biggest concern is exposure to mercury as it is a toxin.
Exposure
to mercury happens mainly through ingestion. Mercury in the air and
land eventually makes its way into the water. Once there microorganisms
change it into methylmercury, which is a more toxic form that then
builds up in fish/shellfish and other animals that eat them. Eating
certain types of fish and shellfish is the biggest source of exposure to
humans.
Mercury
is also found in foods including liver, poultry, swine and dairy cows.
Mercury cell chlor-alkali products are used to make food ingredients
including citric acid, socium benzoate, and high fructose corn syrup.
Samples of high fructose corn syrup have been found to contain up to .57
mg of mercury per gram of high fructose corn syrup.
Another
exposure route is through breathing in mercury vapor. This can happen
when elemental mercury is released into the air. Products (like some
types of thermometers) that contain elemental mercury release mercury
into the air when they break. Mercury has also been used in dental
fillings, which can release as much as 15 mg of mercury per day!
Mercury Causes More Harm to your Health than you Think
The
reason that mercury is such a concern is because it is a potent
neurotoxin. At high enough levels it causes harm to the brain, heart,
kidneys, lungs and immune system. This is especially dangerous to
children whose brains are still growing and developing. High mercury
levels in unborn babies and young children damages their developing
nervous system, which affects their ability to thing and learn.
How to Safely Remove Mercury and Cleanse your Body of this Deadly Toxin
Mercury toxicity is prevalent, but there is a simple way to cleanse your body of mercury. The most effective solution is
ACZ nano Extra Strength, the leading evidence-based detoxification supplement available.
Urine
challenge (post-provocation) tests are the "gold standard" to measure
the effectiveness of any chelating agent. Many tests have been performed
using ACZ nano® Extra Strength as the chelating agent to demonstrate
its superior effectiveness in irreversible binding of Mercury and other
toxic heavy metals. It is important to compare a
challenge (post-provocation) to a baseline (pre-provocation) test for
scientific validity.
Usually, the baseline test will demonstrate no presence of toxic heavy
metals in the baseline urine because there is no detoxifier present. If
we could mobilize and excrete toxic heavy metals out of the body without
a detoxifier, then by definition the body wouldn't be toxic. We simply
don't have the biochemical pathways available to handle the tremendous
toxic load that we now all experience and cannot mobilize and excrete
toxic heavy metals without the help of ACZ nano® Extra Strength.
The
ACZ nano® Extra Strength challenge (post-provocation) is performed
by a person taking the ACZ nano® Extra Strength four times during the
day and collecting all of the urine that is excreted during that
time. These tests scientifically demonstrate the incredible
effectiveness of the ACZ nano® Extra Strength in the irreversible
binding of the toxic heavy metals and excretion through the urinary
tract. The binding affinity is also documented by the very high levels
of Mercury present in the challenge (post-provocation) urine sample
compared to the baseline urine sample.
Another
important aspect of the superior characteristics of ACZ nano® Extra
Strength as a detoxifier is also scientifically documented in urine
challenge (post-provocation) tests, proving that Nutrient metals such as
Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Lithium, Silver and other critical elements
are not bound by ACZ nano® Extra Strength. The acid base detoxifiers,
EDTA, DMS, DMSA do bind these Nutrient metals and remove them from the
body leading to deficiencies and potentially serious side-effects.
This
type of scientific laboratory testing is available to you and your
clients to demonstrate the effectiveness of the ACZ nano® Extra Strength
and to document the improvement over time as the toxic heavy metals are
removed from the body.
The
most exciting newly available natural mineral for removing heavy metal
toxins is ACZ nano® Extra Strength. It has the capability to eliminate
several kinds of toxins, viral sub-particles, allergens and heavy metals
from the body.
Zeolite
is a naturally occurring crystal formed from volcanic ash over 300
million years ago. This crystalline compound has a cage-like, honeycomb
structure, which is negatively charged and therefore attracts and
captures harmful substances.
The
cleansing mechanism of ACZ nano® Extra Strength is simple. With each
dose, near countless numbers of sub micron size zeolite crystals enter
the body as energized, negatively charged cages. As these crystal cages
travel through the blood stream, heavy metals and free radicals attach
to the zeolite crystal cages in an action similar to a magnet attracting
iron filings. This unique exchange mechanism is called the cation
exchange capacity. These toxin filled cages then pass naturally out of
the body after only 5 to 7 hours.
ACZ
nano® Extra Strength is capable of selectively attracting and binding
toxic particles, whether they are heavy metals, radioactive particles,
viruses, or other dangerous substances, and safely removing them before
they negatively affect overall health. Not only does ACZ nano® Extra
Strength eliminate toxic buildup, it also enhances immune function,
alkalizes the body, improves metabolic function and nutrient absorption,
and improves the body’s resistance to diseases like cancer through
activity on the p21 suppressor onco-gene. Also, because ACZ nano® Extra
Strength comes pre-activated with health-promoting ions like calcium,
magnesium, iron, and potassium, it provides a two-for-one benefit. The
exchange removes toxins from the body and replaces them with essential
nutrients.
Zeolites,
particularly zeolite powder, have a long history in traditional
medicine dating back at least a thousand years. Records show that the
zeolite has been a part of traditional remedies throughout Asia. More
recently zeolite powder was given to victims of the Chernobyl fallout to
reduce radiation levels in their bodies. Twenty tons of zeolite was
dumped on the Ukraine and Bellarus to bind the radioactive Strontium and
Cesium. Zeolites have also been used for decades to improve the
digestive health and weight gain of stock animals in Europe and the
Mediterranean regions which long ago banned the use of hormones and
antibiotics as growth promoters. Zeolites are now being recognized for
their exceptional characteristics in promoting human health.
The
most hazardous heavy metals when it comes to human health are mercury,
lead, cadmium, and arsenic. Despite the known risks associated with
heavy metal toxicity, exposure to these toxins continues to increase
through the dental practice of using a mercury amalgam and the continued
use of the mercury vaccine preservative Thimerosal.
ACZ
nano® Extra Strength’s negatively charged-matrix structure allows for
the attraction, binding and removal of positively-charged particles from
the body through a process called “cation exchange.” The heavy metals
with the highest affinity for the zeolite in order are: mercury, lead,
aluminum, antimony, arsenic, barium, bismuth, cadmium, cesium,
gadolinium, gallium, nickel, niobium, platinum, rubidium, thallium,
thorium, tin, tungsten, uranium and others. The binding affinity is
based upon charge, size, weight and density of these ions. Once in the
matrix, toxins are tightly bound and eliminated though the urinary tract
from the body within hours. The long-term effects of using ACZ nano®
Extra Strength for heavy metal elimination could include reduced risks
of cancer and heart disease.
The
short answer is YES. Oral detoxification therapy was originally
developed to treat heavy metal poisoning especially lead. The term
“chemical binding” refers to the ability of a compound to combine with a
heavy metal so the toxin can be excreted by the kidneys and liver
during detoxification. Traditional detoxification treatment generally
involves taking certain chemicals such as acid-based EDTA, DMSA, and
DMPS that have an affinity for certain heavy metals. Many negative
effects can occur during acid-based detoxification therapy due to the
weak binding of the agents to the heavy metals that would allow the
heavy metals to be re-deposited elsewhere in the body or brain and not
be excreted.
ACZ
nano® Extra Strength however irreversibly binds toxic heavy metals and
quickly removes them through the urinary tract. ACZ nano® Extra Strength
is also able to correct pH by loosely attracting the large Hydrogen ion
on the basis of concentration gradient. Acid-based chelating agents
make pH worse. The only symptom associated with taking lots of the ACZ
nano® Extra Strength is possible mild dehydration, which can be easily
prevented by drinking plenty of fluids while using the supplement.
Whereas
acid-based detoxification treatments also bind to essential minerals as
well as possibly increasing the likelihood that some heavy metals will
be absorbed by the body during therapy, ACZ nano® Extra Strength does
not have these same risks and does not have the same liver and kidney
burden as acid-based detoxification treatment. Pregnant and nursing
women are encouraged to use ACZ nano® Extra Strength to help decrease
toxins going through the placenta to the fetus and to detoxify the
breast milk the infant requires.
Although
oxygen is necessary for proper cell function, cellular processes
involving oxygen to create energy also result in oxidation. Oxidation is
a chemical process that results in certain atoms losing electrons and
becoming unstable. This is the same process that causes a coin to
tarnish or a banana to turn brown. These destabilized molecules are
known as free radicals, and they can cause cellular damage by stealing
electrons from healthy cells. Between one and three percent of the
oxygen we inhale results in the creation of free radicals, and our cells
are exposed to billions of free radicals each day.
If
free radicals are not neutralized, they can cause premature aging,
immune dysfunction and a myriad of diseases including cancer,
cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
ACZ
nano® Extra Strength has powerful antioxidant properties. Its structure
not only traps toxins such as heavy metals, but also free radical
molecules. However, unlike classic antioxidants, zeolites do not
neutralize free radicals by donating an electron to stabilize them.
Instead, the structure of the zeolite is such that it captures the free
radical and locks it safely away so that it cannot harm the body. Once
trapped in the zeolite, the inactivated free radical can then safely be
eliminated from the body.
Also,
the more toxic metals residing in the body, the higher the free radical
activity. Heavy metals in the body exponentially increase free radical
activity and today everyone has far more heavy metals than ever. Thus,
removing toxic metals from the body will greatly reduce the number and
activity of free radicals.
Zeolite
fights viral infections through a two-pronged approach. First, it is
believed to attract and bind viral sub-particles, thereby interfering
with viral replication in the body and halting its progression by
eliminating them from the body. ACZ nano® Extra Strength may also dampen
viral proliferation. A study on the antiviral activity of micronized
zeolite found that it slowed the proliferation of human enteroviruses
and type-1 herpes simplex through nonspecific antiviral activity. The
study suggested that there may be a therapeutic application for zeolite
in the treatment of herpes virus (topical use) and enterovirus (oral
use).
In
addition to its broad-spectrum antiviral properties, ACZ nano® Extra
Strength boosts immune function, which protects the body and helps it
fight infection. By interfering with viruses themselves and boosting
immunity, zeolite may offer the right combination of safe and natural
immune support necessary for optimal health. Because zeolite removes
heavy metals and other toxins from the body, the immune system is more
likely to be healthier and better able to deal with microbial invaders.
The
rise of modern industry has resulted in an increase in cancer-causing
chemicals and one of the great challenges of modern medical science is
the task of preventing, treating and curing cancer. The potential for
using zeolite to treat cancer has recently drawn the attention of some
scientists. A growing body of evidence supports zeolite’s role in cancer
treatment.
ACZ
nano® Extra Strength may help to eliminate carcinogenic toxins from the
body, especially a category of carcinogens called nitrosamines. The
most common sources for these nitrates include processed meats,
cigarettes, and beer, and they have been linked to pancreatic, stomach,
and colon cancers. Even with diet restrictions, most people still
consume more nitrates than they should for optimal health. ACZ nano®
Extra Strength can reduce nitrate absorption as well as the absorption
of several other carcinogenic substances.
Even
more interesting is research demonstrating the ability of zeolite to
suppress tumor growth. Studies on cell models and in animals have been
promising. In one study, zeolite was found to target certain tumor
suppressor genes, thereby inhibiting tumor growth. In another study,
zeolite was given to animals with varying types of cancer.
Supplementation with zeolite led to tumor shrinkage and overall health
improvement in some animals, with one of the most exciting results
involving skin cancer. Although the degree of improvement varied
depending on the animal and type of cancer, significant improvements
were seen in some animals, and none suffered any side effects.
ACZ
nano® Extra Strength’s antioxidant properties may also prove beneficial
to cancer patients since antioxidants have a long track record of
aiding cancer treatment programs, though in some cases, the exact
mechanism that makes antioxidants useful for cancer treatment is still
not well understood.
Research
on using zeolite supplements for blood sugar control is encouraging.
Zeolite’s ability to effectively absorb excess glucose and, as a result,
help regulate blood sugar levels makes it a positive adjunct in
treating diabetes. As a side benefit, zeolite reduces nitrate uptake by
capturing nitrates in the digestive tract before they can be absorbed.
Nitrates have been linked to Type-2 Diabetes.
Although
zeolite does not eliminate these toxin sources directly, it does
provide a safe, nontoxic method of removing toxic-heavy metals,
mitigating their damaging affects such as immune suppression and
poisoning of the liver’s detoxification pathways. A healthy liver and
immune system are critical for protecting the body from the carcinogenic
effects of pesticides, dioxin and other toxic chemicals.
Yes, as the body detoxifies from poisons, the endocrine’s system is able to heal and improve function.
It
is critical for proper cellular function that the body maintains a
healthy pH balance of acid and alkaline levels in the body. A slightly
alkalinity (a pH of 7.35-7.45) is considered optimal for good health.
Blood pH is regulated by the body in several ways. The kidneys and lungs
provide mechanisms for pH regulation while the kidneys remove excess
Hydrogen ions called protons in a relatively slow process, and the lungs
remove extra CO2 in a much faster process, often during exercise. The
acid-alkaline equilibrium is also regulated by a series of acid-base
buffers composed of a weak acid and a salt base.
Zeolite’s
chemical makeup and its ability to attract excess Hydrogen ions based
upon the concentration gradient helps correct and maintain a healthy
body pH which reduces acid reflux symptoms, arthritis, infections, and
cancer and improves overall cellulular function.
Zeolite’s
digestive benefits have been well researched. Zeolite has been used
with positive effect to treat the symptoms of diarrhea. In one animal
study, ACZ nano® Extra Strength was able to improve the symptoms of
intestinal disease in test subjects. Later human studies confirmed
zeolite’s benefit in treating acute diarrhea symptoms and led to the
approval of a pharmaceutical drug for this use called Enterex.
ACZ
nano® Extra Strength promotes healthy digestion and encourages nutrient
absorption. Zeolite’s ability to capture ammonium ions during
digestion, creating a friendlier and less toxic digestive system that is
better able to absorb nutrients during digestion is believed to be the
reason for this. It may also balance the pH of the digestive tract,
creating an optimal environment for beneficial microflora in the
digestive tract. Also, the binding of toxic heavy metals that compete
for the same receptors in the gut provide for increased absorption and
assimilation of the nutrient minerals such as calcium, magnesium and
iron. Binding of the toxic heavy metals also reduces the damage that
leads to “leaky gut syndrome.” With a healthy, balanced digestive
system, incidents of diarrhea, flu and infections are reduced. And since
the body is better able to digest, absorb and assimilate essential
nutrients when the intestinal tract is functioning properly, the overall
health of the body improves as well.
Some
researchers believe that zeolite may also attract allergens and
antigens that trigger allergies, capturing them and eliminating them
from the body. ACZ nano® Extra Strength may offer additional allergy
support by reducing occurrences and symptoms of allergies and related
conditions, including asthma. The immune system is key in this process.
The toxic heavy metals mercury, cadmium and lead, particular adversely
affect this system by interfering with metabolic pathways involving the
Omega Fatty Acids. Omega 3 Fatty Acid is involved with anti-inflammatory
pathways. Omega 6 and 9 Fatty Acids are involved with pro-inflammatory
pathways producing such toxic substances as Histamine and Leukotrienes.
These chemicals in high levels in the tissues cause asthma, allergic
reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, SLE (Lupus) and other auto-immune based
conditions. As the levels of toxic heavy metals decrease in the body,
these pathways can be restored to proper function and balance and
associated auto-immune conditions will markedly diminish.
Zeolite’s
ability to reduce toxic overload and its antioxidant properties may
also prove beneficial in the fight against aging. Exposure to damaging
oxidation and toxins interferes with metabolic functions and cellular
repair. Detoxifying the body with a health-promoting supplement like
zeolite helps to offset these effects and keeps the body’s reparative
and regenerative functions operating efficiently, keeping us young and
healthy.
ACZ
nano® Extra Strength can influence the health of the immune system in
several ways. The most obvious effect zeolite has on immunity is its
ability to remove toxins, heavy metals, and allergens from the body. All
of these things have been known to negatively affect the immune system
and seriously compromise overall immune health. Zeolite is also believed
to have nonspecific antiviral properties. By eliminating these
potential health threats, zeolite indirectly improves immune function.
But
that is not all. A growing body of evidence suggests that zeolite also
has immunomodulatory effects. This means the chemical composition of
zeolite may actually have nonspecific immuno-stimulating effects.
Scientists believe that zeolite may be able to activate large groups of T
cells. In a study on patients being treated for immunodeficiency, six
to eight weeks of clinoptilolite zeolite was found to increase the blood
counts of certain immune cells.
Studies
on zeolite have shown that it has a great affinity for attracting heavy
metals and other toxic particles. The size, shape, weight, density and
electrical makeup of each toxic heavy metal is specific and binds
tightly to the zeolite cavity. Meanwhile, nutrient minerals like
calcium, magnesium and phosphorus are larger and lighter. ACZ nano®
Extra Strength is pre-activated with these healthy mineral ions, so when
the zeolite binds onto a toxic particle, it leaves a healthy nutrient
in its place. This is called cation exchange.
ACZ
nano® Extra Strength can only remove heavy metals that are in a free
solution. Zeolites operate passively; they will not attack foreign
particles or pull mercury from fillings, titanium from hip replacements,
or silicone from breast implants.
ACZ
nano® Extra Strength is considered 100 percent safe and non-toxic by
the FDA. There are no documented side effects associated with using ACZ
nano® Extra Strength as a health supplement. Zeolite only remains in the
body for between 5 and 7 hours, and it is considered safe for children,
pregnant and nursing mothers, and the sick and elderly. It is
recommended that anyone using ACZ nano® Extra Strength remain
well-hydrated since the process of removing toxic heavy metal ions from
the body can result in slight dehydration. The recommended eight to ten
glasses of water per day should suffice in most cases. If you have any
concerns, please speak to a health professional.
There
is no mechanism for interaction of zeolite with pharmaceutical drugs.
The exception would be chemotherapy agents which contain heavy metals
such as cis-Platinum. In this case, it is recommended to stop taking ACZ
nano® Extra Strength 48 hours prior to chemotherapy and to resume
taking ACZ nano® Extra Strength 48 hours after chemotherapy. People who
are labeled Biploar Affective Disorder BAD or Manic/Depression are often
prescribed a mineral supplement called Lithium. This therapy has been
around since the 1940’s. The affinity studies show minimal binding
attraction for Lithium. A urine test is available to follow the Lithium
levels as well as the blood test required every month. Lithium is very
toxic with many sides-effects. Those who are taking Lithium would
definitely benefit from removing the toxins from the brain, so that they
can regain their function. Lithium does NOT fix brain toxicity
problems.
The
aluminum in ACZ nano® Extra Strength is bonded in such a way that it
cannot be absorbed by the body. Temperatures of more than 900 degrees
Fahrenheit would be required to break the metal from its crystalline
bond. In fact, ACZ nano® Extra Strength removes existing aluminum that
has accumulated in the body just as it removes other heavy metals.
There
are no reported problems associated with ACZ nano® Extra Strength
negatively affecting liver or kidney function. By detoxifying the body,
zeolite may actually improve function by making the job of the liver and
kidneys much easier. By reducing the strain on the organs from
dangerous toxins, supplementation with ACZ nano® Extra Strength may lead
to a healthier liver and kidneys. The most common source of kidney
dysfunction is lead toxicity. Using zeolite, kidney function often
improves.
Children
are exposed to the same toxins as adults, and in some cases their
environment may be more toxic. Because children’s immune, neurological
and endocrine systems are actually less developed than the typical
adult, they also may be more susceptible to these toxins. Not only is
ACZ nano® Extra Strength completely safe for children (though they
should consume a dose proportionate to their weight), it may prove even
more beneficial for children than adults because all of their systems
are still developing.
The
FDA considers zeolite safe and nontoxic, regardless of age or gender.
Since it is also excreted in its entirety, zeolite will not accumulate
in the body and should be considered safe for pregnant and nursing
women. A recent Red Cross study found more than 200 toxic compounds,
nearly half of them carcinogenic, in the umbilical cord blood of newborn
babies. ACZ nano® Extra Strength may provide optimal health for mother
and child.
Zeolite
is eliminated from the body completely and does not accumulate with
time. ACZ nano® Extra Strength has a half-life of 5-7 hours. That means
half of the dose is gone during that time frame. It takes five
half-lives for all of an agent to be processed out of the body. Five
times 5-7 hours means it takes 25-35 hours for total excretion of the
zeolite dose.
- Shake bottle before using.
- Normal Dose:Take 5 sprays by mouth 2-3 times daily.
- Higher Dose: Take 10 sprays by mouth 4 times daily.
Unlike
other detoxification therapies where the presence of food in the
stomach may affect the absorbability or effectiveness of the treatment,
ACZ nano® Extra Strength is just as effective whether taken with food or
without.
ACZ nano® Extra Strength is tasteless so it is easy to incorporate into
any diet, even that of the pickiest eater, the elderly and the smallest
child.
The
first thing that happens with continued use is the significant
cleansing of toxins from the blood. Once this begins to happen people
begin noticing an increased clarity of mind and overall energy.
Once
the toxins have been significantly reduced in the bloodstream, the body
will then begin to eliminate toxins from tissue and bone. This process
can take years. However, once you realize how much better you feel in
taking ACZ nano® Extra Strength daily, it will be easy to make a few
simple sprays part of your daily routine.
Optimize Cholesterol with Total Body Detoxification By Lyn Hanshew, M.D.
A
never ending stream of media propaganda promotes yet another “statin”
drug to lower your “bad LDL cholesterol” that supposedly leads to heart
attack, stroke, erectile dysfunction, etc.
It
is amazing to watch and listen to this deceptive and misleading
information being transmitted to the masses. An estimated six billion
dollars were spent on pharmaceutical drug TV ads last year.
Why?
Because the ads work by desensitization, in spite of the litany of
side-effects (even death!) listed at the end of each ad. “Statin” drugs
themselves are hepatotoxic and regular blood testing for elevated liver
enzymes must be performed.
- The “statin” drug class causes birth defects,
- Headache -- in up to 16.7 percent of people
- Infections -- up to 10.3 percent
- Muscle pain -- up to 5.6 percent
- Diarrhea -- up to 5.3 percent
- Joint pain -- up to 5.1 percent
- Sinusitis -- up to 6.4 percent
“Statin”
drugs are being promoted to reduce LDL cholesterol levels because
elevated LDL cholesterol has statistically been associated with a higher
rate of cardiovascular deaths. However, a statistical association does
not prove “cause and effect”. It makes no more sense to say that the
firemen found fighting a fire are, in fact, the cause of the fire.
Within
the cell membrane, cholesterol functions in intracellular transport,
cell signaling and nerve conduction. Cholesterol is essential for the
structure and function of the cell membrane. The role of cholesterol in
endocytosis is critical. Recently, cholesterol has also been implicated
in cell signaling processes, assisting in the formation of lipid rafts
in the plasma membrane. In many neurons a myelin sheath, rich in
cholesterol, provides insulation for more efficient conduction of
impulses. (2)
Within
cells, cholesterol is the precursor molecule in several biochemical
pathways. In the liver, cholesterol is converted to bile, which is then
stored in the gallbladder. Bile contains bile salts, which solubilize
fats in the digestive tract and aid in the intestinal absorption of fat
molecules as well as the fat soluble vitamins, Vitamin A, Vitamin D,
Vitamin E and Vitamin K. Cholesterol is an important precursor molecule
for the synthesis of Vitamin D and the steroid hormones, including the
adrenal gland hormones cortisol and aldosterone as well as the sex
hormones progesterone, estrogens, and testosterone and their
derivatives. (2)
The
side effects of statin drugs correlate exactly to their known
mechanisms of action. One of the most important side-effects is the
interference with the production of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). (6)
CoQ10is the naturally-occurring form of ubiquinone in humans.
Ubiquinone is widely recognized as an essential component of energy
metabolism in the electron-transfer system in mitochondrial membranes.
At physiological concentrations it is also recognized as an effective
lipid-soluble antioxidant. It is one of the end products of the
mevalonate pathway where dolichol and cholesterol are synthesized. Both
ubiqionone and dolichol are released by the liver cells into the blood
circulation, but in much lower concentrations than that of cholesterol. (2, 7, 8)
Ghirlanda et al reported in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study a
decrease of 50-54% of CoQ10 levels in the statin treatment groups, and
similar results were reproduced by Watts et al. (7, 8)
Bliznakov
and Wilkins reviewed studies of the effect of statins on the
biosynthesis of CoQ10 and the clinical implication of CoQ10 deficiency.
The authors report that lovastatin, pravastatin and simvastatin lower
the endogenous levels of CoQ10. (9)
Considering that Co
Q10 is essential for mitochondrial function and antioxidant activity,
and since oxidative mechanisms are important in atherogenesis, it can be
assumed that a reduction in CoQ10 level may compromise cardiac function
despite optimal reduction in cholesterol levels by the use of “statin”
drugs. (10)
Furthermore,
the reduction of ubiquinone levels might be associated with myopathy, a
rare adverse effect associated with statin drugs. This "metabolic"
myopathy is related to ubiquinone deficiency in muscle cell
mitochondria, disturbing normal cellular respiration and causing adverse
effects such as rhabdomyolysis, exercise intolerance, and recurrent
myoglobinuria, and encephalopathies. (11, 12, 13)
Cholesterol Cause and Effect
Elevated LDL cholesterol poses a risk for cardiovascular disease when
it invades the endothelium and becomes oxidized, since the oxidized form
is more easily retained by the proteoglycans. A complex set of
biochemical reactions regulates the oxidation of LDL, chiefly stimulated
by the presence of free radicals in the endothelium. The more toxic
metals residing in the body, the higher the free radical activity. Heavy
metals in the body exponentially increase free radical activity and
today everyone has far more heavy metals than ever. Thus, removing toxic
metals from the body will greatly reduce the number and activity of
free radicals. (5)
Detoxifying
the body of toxic heavy metals and reducing free radical exposure may
alter the contribution of cholesterol to atherosclerosis. (5)
Selective detoxification by Adsorption
In weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the evidence-based
detoxification products available, the mechanism of toxicant binding is
of primary consideration. Although profound in application, the binding
action of zeolite is simple to understand.
The
uptake of toxic heavy metals, chemical toxins or other free radicals in
zeolites is called adsorption. Adsorption (not to be confused with
absorption) is the accumulation of atoms or molecules on the surface of
an adsorbent solid, such as zeolite. The driving force behind adsorption
is the highly polar surface within the pores of the zeolite structure.
This unique characteristic distinguishes zeolites enabling an extremely
high adsorption capacity for water and other polar components even at
very low concentrations. Advanced Cellular Zeolite (ACZ) nano® crystals
are characterized by a three-dimensional pore system, with pores of
precisely defined diameter. Pores of precisely uniform openings within
these nanomized, crystalline structures allow for molecules smaller than
its pore diameter, such as Mercury, to be adsorbed while excluding
larger molecules, such as Calcium and Potassium, hence the name
“molecular sieve”.
Depicted in the diagram, smaller Mercuric ions
are pulled deeply into the nanomized zeolite cage structure and held
securely for safe elimination, while Calcium and Potassium are “sieved”.
ACZ nano® Extra Strength: Antioxidant
ACZ nano® Extra Strength has powerful antioxidant properties. Its
structure not only traps toxins such as toxic heavy metals, but also
free radical molecules. However, unlike classic antioxidants, nanomized
zeolite crystals do not neutralize free radicals by donating an electron
to stabilize them. Instead, the structure of the zeolite is such that
it captures the free radical and locks it safely away so that it cannot
harm the body. Once trapped in the zeolite, the inactivated free radical
can then safely be eliminated from the body.
A safe and proven
detoxification agent, ACZ nano® Extra Strength Intra-oral spray
selectively and irreversibly binds toxic substances, without binding or
removing nutrient elements. ACZ nano® Extra Strength safely removes
Mercury, Lead, Aluminum, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Bismuth, Cadmium,
Cesium, Gadolinium, Gallium, Nickel, Niobium, Platinum, Rubidium,
Thallium, Thorium, Tin, Tungsten, Uranium and more.
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The Safest and Most Effective Solution for the Candidiasis and Mercury Cycle
by Lyn Hanshew, M.D.
One of the most difficult organisms to diagnose and successfully treat
is Candida albicans. C. albicans is a yeast that is considered part of
the normal flora of the alimentary canal and is also, commonly found in
the genitourinary system. By six months of age, 90% of infants test
positive for Candida and almost all adults test positive. C. albicans is
an opportunistic organism and exists in a competitive environment with
other organisms to control its growth. This equilibrium in the gut and
genitourinary tract can be disrupted by changes in the pH, high levels
of simple sugars, hormone imbalance, antibiotic exposure that alters the
make-up and quantity of the flora constituents and suppression of the
immune system by toxins and drugs such as steroids. If this happens,
overgrowth of Candida can occur and this organism can burrow through the
walls of the intestine, enter the blood stream and make its way
throughout the body.
Candidemia and disseminated candidiasis
are the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized
patients, especially in the ICU. A predisposed host is one who is on
broad spectrum antibiotics, immunosuppressive drugs, parenteral
nutrition and central venous catheters. Data was extracted from the
Prospective Antifungal Therapy Alliance database and demonstrated the
incidence of candidemia caused by C.albicans was 45.6% and 54.4% was
caused by non- C. albicans species. The overall crude 12 week mortality
was 35.2%. There are no pathognomonic signs or symptoms (Horn DL et al.
2009). The clinical clues are fever of unknown origin or signs of severe
sepsis while on antibiotics, and multiple, non-tender, nodular
erythematous cutaneous lesions. The evaluation of new antifungal agents
and the precise role of prophylactic therapy are needed. (Singhi S.
2009, Perltroth J, et al 2007)
Due to the ubiquitous presence
of Candida, diagnostic testing is of little help. There are a variety of
tests that practitioners use to diagnose yeast overgrowth, that may
include stool tests, blood tests, live blood cell tests, etc., but none
of these tests are reliable. They may or may not detect an infection of
Candidiasis. (Pappas PG 2004)
Therefore, practitioners often
diagnose and individuals often self-diagnose based upon ambulatory
versus hospitalized status and a list of common symptoms associated with
the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems, immune, endocrine and
the neurological system, including mental and emotional symptoms. This
list includes: thrush, indigestion, acid reflux, abdominal gas and
bloating, diarrhea, constipation, rectal itching, vaginitis headaches,
migraines, excessive fatigue, inability to think clearly or concentrate,
poor memory, hyperactivity, mood swings cravings for alcohol or sweets,
anxiety, depression, irritability, dizziness, itching, acne, eczema,
athlete's foot, sinus inflammation, persistent cough, sore throat,
earache, pre-menstrual syndrome, low sex drive, muscle weakness,
sensitivity to fragrances and/or other chemicals and chronic pain.
(Crook W 1983, 2005) This wide-ranging list is significant and
indicative of the toxicity associated with Candida.
A
successful treatment strategy includes killing the organism and
correcting the underlying causes for Candida overgrowth and
dissemination. Pharmaceutical anti-fungals agents can be grouped into
three classes based on their site of action: azoles which inhibit the
synthesis of ergosterol, a major constituent of the fungal cell
membrane, are considered fungistatic; polyenes also interact with
ergosterol and cause membrane leakage resulting in cell death and
5-fluorocytosine inhibits protein synthesis.
Nystatin is a
polyene, oral anti-fungal used primarily for the treatment of oral
candidiasis. It is not absorbed out of the gut and has few mild
gastrointestinal side effects.
Amphotericin B is a fungicidal
polyene administered intravenously, which commonly can cause serious
multi-organ damage and result in death. It is not frequently used since
the development of the azole class of agents. This class has less side
effects, ranging from mild nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, headache,
dizziness and skin rash to severe blistering, bruising, jaundice and
seizures. Side-effects for 5-fluorocytosine include bone marrow
suppression, gastrointestinal, liver, kidney and central nervous system
toxicity. Efficacy and safety issues and development of resistance
limits the usefulness of all of these agents.
Historically,
non-pharmaceutical approaches to killing or limiting the growth of
Candida have not been well-researched. Thai and Ignacio (2005)
demonstrated that grape seed extract had comparable fungistatic activity
to Miconazole in suppressing C. albicans growth. They found that tea
tree oil, probiotic supernatant and garlic showed no decrease in growth
rates of C. albicans.
The good news is there is now a safe and
effective natural solution for the serious issue of candidiasis. The
average person in the US has between 400-800 potentially toxic,
immunosuppressive, carcinogenic, endocrine-disrupting, and gene-damaging
chemicals stored his cells and is therefore at risk for candidiasis.
Mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, pesticides, insecticides, dioxins,
furans, phthalates, VOCs, and PCBs are just some of the foreign
substances that have created an excessive toxic body burden of harmful
chemicals.
Of all the toxins, mercury is the most destructive
to the neurological, immune and endocrine systems. It is a deadly
mutagen causing DNA damage. Mercury contributes to or causes many
illnesses including autism, autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer's disease,
cancers, heart disease, endocrine problems, and neurological and
behavioral disorders. Murray and Kidby (1975) demonstrated that Mercury
is incorporated into the cell wall of yeast. This is the key to the
toxic effects of candidiasis and the basis of the Herxheimer reaction.
Mercury being released from dying cells is extremely toxic to
surrounding tissues. The list of symptoms associated with candidiasis is
the same list of symptoms associated with mercury toxicity. It is
impossible to cure candida overgrowth without removing the toxic burden
of mercury.
Prior to the discovery of antibiotics, health
practitioners used colloidal silver to safely and effective treat
infections. In 1914 the medical journal Lancet reported phenomenal
results from silver use stating it to be absolutely harmless, non-toxic
to humans, and highly germicidal. In 1929, over 5 million prescriptions
for silver-based products were issued in the United States alone. In
fact, colloidal silver has been proven useful against all species of
fungi, parasites, bacteria, protozoa, and viruses. Even to this day,
properly formulated colloidal silver is still one of the most effective,
safe, antimicrobials known to man with no risk of resistance
developing.
To effectively reduce toxic body burden of harmful
toxins and infections, Results RNA® has created Total Body Detox®
composed of two revolutionary intra-oral spray formulas, Advanced
Cellular Silver (ACS) 200®Extra Strength and Advanced Cellular Zeolite
(ACZ) nano® Extra Strength to effectively and safely kill pathogens and
remove toxic body burden. ACZ nano® Extra Strength and ACS 200® Extra
Strength have extraordinary characteristics.
ACS 200® Extra
Strength represents a major advancement in medical-use silver technology
and excels in both safety and efficacy. ACS 200® Extra Strength
demonstrates a much broader pathogen kill spectrum than traditional
prescription antibiotics, antifungal, or antiviral preparations. Far
more advanced in both safety and efficacy than traditional colloidal
silver, ACS 200® Extra Strength is a 200 ppm (parts per million) silver
that has been proven capable of rapidly killing an enormous array of
disease-causing organisms, literally oxidizing the cell wall of
Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as viruses, fungi,
parasites and spirochetes. Independent studies of ACS 200® demonstrate
complete kill against Candida in less than 3 minutes. An FDA protocol
oral toxicity independent study was conducted by Pacific BioLabs in
Hercules, CA. Using mega doses of ACS 200, there were no toxic signs
observed throughout the study.
Now that the Candida organisms
are dead, how do we address the mercury that has been released? ACZ
nano® Extra Strength is a zeolite product that has many significant
qualities which make it a superior choice over other detoxification or
chelation methods, including other zeolite-based products. In urine
challenge studies, ACZ nano®Extra Strength has been independently proven
to increase urinary output of mercury, lead and other toxic metals by
several thousand percent. It is interesting to note that extremely toxic
mercury levels were recorded in the urine of patients while taking ACZ
nano® Extra Strength who had undetectable mercury levels in their
baseline urine.
These results show just how difficult it is
for the body to remove mercury and other toxins without an effective
chelator present. Traditional chelating agents have significant
limitations in safely removing mercury, lead, cadmium and arsenic. One
drawback is that agents such EDTA have high affinity for essential
nutrient minerals such as calcium and remove them simultaneously with
toxins. If not carefully monitored, this removal of calcium can be quite
dangerous and can cause rapid muscle weakness and potentially heart
damage. With a weak bond, these chelating agents can pull out mercury
from the tissues and then drop mercury into the bloodstream where it can
redeposit in the brain or other vital organs. If this happens the
patients condition is likely to worsen. ACZ nano® Extra Strength
irreversibly binds toxins and safely removes them through the urinary
tract. This prevents Herxheimer reactions and prevents mercury from
being recycled into other Candida cells.
Total Body Detox®
comprised of ACS 200® Extra Strength to safely and effectively kill
Candida and ACZ nano® Extra Strength to irreversibly bind and excrete
the mercury and other toxins that are released, is the safest and most
effective solution to the serious health threat of candidiasis.
About the Author
Dr. Hanshew practiced medicine in the Seattle area for 15 years. She
achieved Board-Certified in Family Medicine and Bariatric Medicine. She
also has specialized training in Anti-Aging Medicine, Natural Hormone
Replacement and Environmental Toxicity issues relating to the
exponential rise in the incidence and successful treatment of Lyme
disease, Autism, Fibromyalgia, ADD, Chronic Fatigue, Multiple Sclerosis,
Obesity, Anxiety, Depression and Cancer.
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Study: Yeast Binds Mercury
The
case for the Total Body Detox® protocol is based upon the devastating
interrelationships between pathogens and toxins, the destructive sum of
the whole. The synergy that exists between these seemingly separate
entities has truly profound health implications.
The following
study demonstrates the relationship existing between yeast and mercury,
two of the most common pathogen and toxin pairings plaguing people
today.
"Sub-cellular Location of Mercury in Yeast Grown in the Presence of Mercuric Chloride" - Murray and Kidby, 1975
The
study was performed by growing Saccharomyces cerevisiae in the presence
of Mercuric chloride. Then, the physical and chemical characteristics
of the yeast were examined by fractionation procedures and
autoradiography.
Experiment and Findings:
- Post 15 hour incubation, nearly all the mercury present was in the yeast cells, with almost none left in growth medium.
- The
major fraction of mercury was bound into the yeast cell walls. Only a
small proportion of mercury appeared to be in weakly bound, ion exchange
positions.
- Yeast cell walls are capable of binding approximately their own weight of mercury.1
Concomitant Detoxification - The New Maxim in Health
It
was not too long ago that supplementing nutrition was a new concept, a
notion now as common as sunrise. Given the extreme environmental
pollution of the current age, uptake and bio-accumulation of toxic
elements is appalling. Thus the importance of treating both infection
and detoxifying simultaneously as part of a well-planned health
optimization strategy cannot be overstated. As this simple study shows,
detoxification of pathogen-bound toxic heavy metals is nearly impossible
without destroying the pathogens first. Concomitant detoxification is
now imperative.
1 Journal of General Microbiology;
1975; 86:66-74; AD Murray; DK Kidby; Dept. of Microbiology, College of
Biological Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.