A Quick Update On My Mum’s Progress

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Posted July 3, 2012


I know, I know. I have been super slack keeping you guys up to date on how my mum has been doing. The reason for my lack of mum-related correspondence is that we went through a bit of a period where didn’t really know what was going on. Her treatment hasn’t been as straightforward as mine, and we have been doing a lot of investigating and dot joining along the way. But here is what’s up:

As many of you know, my mum was told that she has breast cancer just over a year ago. This was one year after I started Gerson Therapy for my own cancer, and so there were no hesitations in mum’s decision to embark on the Therapy full time for herself.

About 11 months into the Gerson Therapy program, Mum wasn’t getting any worse but her progress was slow and we weren’t sure why. Her doctor suggested that she have a hair analysis test done to assess her mineral levels, and this pinpointed the issue. Mum’s test showed that she was both incredibly copper toxic and incredibly zinc deficient (these two minerals work together to create balance). Copper is a heavy metal, and when the body is holding on to large amounts of it, it won’t ever get well. Gerson Therapy on its own will detoxify the body of heavy metals, but it will take a long time and we were told that it would be best if Mum added something into her regime to assist in the detoxification.

But the heavy metals are not the only problem. High amounts of heavy metals in our body will kill us, so because our bodies are super clever they create a fungus around the metal to protect us from fatality. Live blood analysis and kinesiology confirmed that Mum also has fungus and candida to contend with.

Being the highly inquisitive patient that she is, Mum dove into research mode and found that she has pretty much all symptoms of copper toxicity. These were chronic brain fog, headaches, fatigue, and uncharacteristic mood swings.

We are not 100% sure what caused this issue, but we believe that it may have had a lot to do with Mum spending five years on the Mirena IUD contraction device. Being on a contraceptive drug for long periods of time, can lead to yeast overgrowth (candida) and it also depletes the body of zinc and iron.

To speed up her recovery, Mum now has to chelate the heavy metals, put the good bacteria back into her gut, and follow an anti-candida version of Gerson Therapy. It is a slow process, but she is almost there.

If Mum had followed conventional orders and had surgery or drug interference, there is no way that these underlying issues would have been addressed. Yet another reason why it is SO important to deal with the cause and not just eradicate the symptom. Lumps in breasts are not the issue. It’s the toxicity and deficiency of our bodies that cause an imbalance and lead to dis-ease.

 

Click here to read an article by Dr Lawrence Wilson, all about candida and copper toxicity, that really helped mum figure out what has been going on in her body.

 

Note: If you think you may have candida or heavy metal toxicity, seek help from a naturopath or holistic doctor.


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That’s fantastic Jess! I totally believe in your family’s approach and am thrilled you have found a way to share this information with the world. You are helping yourselves and helping others at the same time and I think you’re awesome!

Thanks Jess, how interesting and how wonderful that you’ve found this, so you can treat it. I am six months into treatment now, after a seven year battle with breast cancer and it has been 5 months of pain, misery & hell! I have had chemo drugs coming out for weeks now, so can’t wait till that’s over. I also see a Kinesiologist and he found I had parasites, so I’ve just completed a course of natural herbs to get rid of them.. I might get a hair toxicity test myself, just to make sure there are no other nasties I need to fight. Send love to your Mum!!

Hi Tamera, Are you able to share what herbs you used, and how to take them, to rid yourself of parasites?
I have recently read about a protocol of using black walnut hulls, wormwood, and cloves.
Kind regards, Lyall

Was going to ask you last week about how your Mum was doing, so thanks for the update!
Really wonderful that your Mum is so proactive about everything, you are obviously both a great influence on each other :)
You are absolutely correct that breast lumps aren’t the issue. It’s the toxicity and deficiency of our bodies that cause an imbalance and lead to dis-ease.
Lots of love and best wishes to you both xx

Thank you for the update on your mum!
So happy to hear that the underlying issue has been found.
I wish her well and keep us posted :)

Jessica, I am being treated for copper deficiency by a holistic doctor out of San Francisco, a doctor named Tom Cowan at foufoldhealing.com. He is treating me with TM to chelate the copper from my blood and to keep tumors from forming new blood vessels. He is worth getting in touch with! I am getting good results with him. Best of luck as always.

Lillian,
I was wondering if Thomas Cowan has you on bone broth also. I was introduced to Nourishing Traditions last fall and have been following it for my family. I have read Thomas Cowans article on cancer and would love to get your input, as I was diagnosed last August with breast cancer and have been so confused with protocals. I am treating naturally and have much interest in him. I live in Bishop, Ca. His website is fourfoldhealing.com, you had a little type-o. Any input would be wonderful.
Cadie

right, fourfoldhealing.com . I am having great results with him. My first heavy metal levels were tested in March and they were alarmingly high. I just had them done again 2 weeks ago and they are in the lower end of the healthy range. I have taken many, many supplements from him and followed his very satisfying diet, including rich bone broths weekly. As far as heavy metal chelation, I have been taking the TM 6 times a day, spirulina and chlorella drinks every morning, and I have been drinking pure unfluoridated water from my Big Berkey system. I have just finished chemo and radiation, all of my lesions are shrinking (I have had stage 4 as of last November with an original dx of stage three breast cancer.) I say, go for it, I have had nothing but good things with Dr. Cowan! (Gerson turned me away because of my brain tumor, which is also in the process of dying right now, with no new mets!)

I’ve been wanting to email you for a while to ask about your mum, so pleased that you have discovered what is going on. But it must have been quite scary and frustrating before the diagnosis. Much health and healing sent to her from me and no doubt all your readers xx
Lisa :-)

What is the anti-candida version of Gerson Therapy?

Thx in advance!

Silvia » Hi Silvia, it is basically just the same Gerson regime but without fruit (apart from apple in juices), white potato, and pumpkin (which she hates giving up ha ha). She also added in Aqua Flora 2, a probiotic, pau d’arco, and chelation drops for the heavy meatals. It is the heavy metals that she needs to address most, and then the candida should go away as well. x

What brand of pau d’arco is she using?

Jess, you are truley an inspiration and living proof that it is possible to heal the body at the cellular level. And by doing so, you trail-blazed the way for your mother, whom I imagine would have opted for mainstream treatment if you hadn’t become a wellness-warrior. Thanks for the update, I think about the both of you daily.

Jess, so pleased hear that your Mum is doing well, although it must have been challenging to get to the bottom of it. So important to get to the underlying issues of our wellness – it’s especially interesting as a fellow Gerson person, and seeing how we each heal a bit differently. How does your Mum feel about the changeup? Thanks for sharing, you guys are awesome.

Lucie D’Alessandro » Thanks Lucie! Mum feels pretty good about it. It’s all just a process of learning and digging deeper to find the missing pieces of the puzzle. She is learning so much and is going to be able to help so many people because of it. x

Thanks so much for the update Jess, I have been thinking of your mother for a long time now and wondering how she is progressing with her health. I am so glad that she has found the answer to her slow recovery and is now receiving the appropriate treatment. Please pass on my best wishes to your mum and continual good health to you both. Kaye xx

You read my mind darling I have been wondering about your mum for a while now.
I’m sure I can speak for everyone when I say how thankful we are for your experiences, decisions and the trust you have in Gerson Therapy. I’m going to keep this post up my sleeve in case any one I love becomes chronically ill- I already know the exact path I’d take if I do, thanks to team Ainscough and Gerson. xx

Jess! I was just thinking about your Mum today and wondering how she was doing! Thank you so much for the update….many thoughts and prayers for her healing. Just wondering too, since you gave us a glimpse into your day as a Gerson therapy patient….would you do the same for her….as a day in her life with the anti-candida Gerson therapy for her breast cancer and other issues? That would be so fantastic! It was so helpful to hear what all you go through yourself and I know it would really help to hear her regimen.

It was so good to hear she is doing better! Thanks so much for this post!

Barbara » Sure thing Barbara! I will post something like that soon for you :)

Crazy! I have been wondering how your beautiful mum is!!
You both inspire me so much! I love how nothing will stop you both from becoming your true, healthy, vibrant selves.

Thanks for the Mum update Jess – I lost my Mum to breast cancer 2 years ago and since then have become cancer phobic. Your website has helped me enormously; my gut feelings have always been that the traditional cancer treatments are nothing but an ‘industry’ and I couldn’t understand why chemotherapy killed the immune system when above all you would need a healthy immune system to fight the disease, not to mention the barbaric use of mammograms etc. Sending love and healing thoughts to you and your family – I feel so much for your Dad in all this xx

Jess,

So glad you are getting to the bottom of it!! That information is precious! I have a friend on IUD who is also iron deficient and I will be sure to pass her on the info!!
Kudos to both of you!!

Light, wellness, truth and love is my wish to you and your family!

Sonia

Holy cow! That is full on! Gerson and Anti-Candida diet – your mum is one strong woman!! What an inspiration she must be for you! Thanks for sharing. :-)

I was wondering about your mum! And can I just say that for two girls who have had the big C, you both look so beautifully healthy and radiant. It must have been frustrating for her to have made slow progress, but she must be doing something right to look so fantastic. You are both an inspiration, keep it up!

Michelle.

Jess, sending aloha and blessings to you and your mum. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

I too am curious about the anti-candida version of Gerson Therapy. Can you explain a bit about it?

Thank you so much.

Hi Jess, so pleased to here about your mum. You wouldn’t believe but I was just thinking about how she was progressing yesterday and wanted to send an email to ask, but thought it might be a bit weird! xo

Thank you for an uplifting story, you both look great and healthy!

Hi Jess,
Have only subscribed to Wellness Warrior over the past few weeks (through Cyndi’s newsletter)so was unaware of your Mum’s health. I too am of similar age to your Mum, and have problems with high copper levels for which I take Heavy Metal Detox drops on a daily basis, and low iron levels which I supplement with tabs from my Naturopath. I have had a hair analysis test done which picked up the copper problem and live blood analysis for other bits and pieces. Fortunately, I am blessed with a doctor who treats holistically and works along with my naturopath. Am due to have a followup hair analysis soon so it should be interesting to see if there is a difference.
All the best to you both
Allison

Hi Jess! Glad to hear that your mom has gotten some answers and is on the right path toward healing. I see a world-renowned physician in Seattle for a complicated chronic illness (Lyme, heavy metals and a variety of microbial pathogens). One of his most profound discoveries in the past decade for patients who did not respond to treatment as expected was in identifying HPU (also called KPU), which is a persistent zinc deficiency that can cause wide ranging symptoms. He has developed a protocol that can reverse (or at least greatly improve the situation) in months using natural, holistic supplements. Another important consideration is that when zinc is reintroduced, long-stored metals can be mobilized. His name is Dr. Klinghardt and he has protocols available at klinghardtacademy.org if you’re interested. Just wanted to share as I know the road to the right answers is often winding and this particular condition is not well known in the medical community. Best of luck to you both. Sending prayers your way!

Wow! I know someone from the Sunshine Coast who flew over to see Dr K with their autistic son. She mentioned Lyme disease too! I hear he has done some amazing work. How great would it be if this information was more widely available to those who don’t know to look for it?

Hi Jess! I love reading these updates on you both. I know it must have been so frustrating and scary for your mum not to have progressed as fast as hoped and I really admire how you both kept researching for answers. I would love to know more about the hair analysis and your mum’s anti-candida gerson regime and how she is getting the heavy metals out of her system. I’m sending you both my love and best wishes! Cheers, Jen

Hey Jess! May I know where your mom got her hair analysis tests done? Do they have it here in Australia – I know they are pretty uncommon.. My dad has lost his taste and conventional doctors have prescribed antidepressants etc without looking at it more holistically, which is heartbreaking. Also – sending your mom lots of good luck and vibes, hope she is in perfect health soon! ;)

Hi Jia Ni

Thank you for asking,my Doctor gave me the hair analysis test to send away and the results went back to him.

Cheers
Sharyn ( Jessica’s mum)

Thank you for getting back to me, Sharyn! Will call up and check with the doctors. xxx

Jess,
this was an incredible post for me to read.
It seems that all along on my path- I have gotten so much support from your blog.
After I got incredibly sick this past Winter, have not been able to do the Gerson therapy, very intense
digestion problems. I am working with a nutritionist who uses NET and muscle tests also. and she found that
I have toxicity from aluminum and…hmmm I can’t remember the other one. ( brain fog ) maybe nickel.
this post made me feel that I am in good company. lots of love to you and your mum.
sandra

Jesus Heals. He has healed me of an incurable STD. turn to him, say
“thank you for healing me Jesus” every single day until you see
the manifestation of healing. rebuke the spirit of sickness and disease,
sickness is spiritual and genetic and environmental. He said,
“I will forgive all of your sins and heal all of your diseases”
and
“By his stripes we are healed”
My STD was incurable, but after 2 weeks of praying, GONE after
years of having it.
also, some diseases are healed gradually. some are instant.
look up Dodie Osteen online for guidance. Blessed be the LORD!

Jess,

Thanks for the amazing article and the update on your mum’s health. I hope your mum starts to see improvement soon. Warm regards, Linda

Thanks so much for the post Jess…it’s great to hear your Mum is doing well and getting to the bottom of the deeper issues. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January and have opted to not have surgery or medical treatment. I have just had my check up thermograph and am happy to say there is no change…I am curious, how does your Mum monitor her progress? Obviously I’d be much happier with shrinkage or it gone completely so that is the next task at hand. I was thinking my next step would be to have a hair analysis done, so this is the perfect prompting for me.
Thank you so much for sharing your and your Mum’s journey, it has inspired and helped me so much through my own.
To happiness & health
Jayne

thanks jess, I too had been wondering about your mum. It’s great to have the update. I supported my friend through a pretty intense cancer journey and one of the most healing things we experienced was the amazing love, light and support sent by our peeps as we kept them updated on progress. I think it is a really important and underestimated part of the healing process. So many people get isolated and locked away – especially when doing something as intensive as the Gerson therapy. Good on you and good for you mum. I’ll be sending you both lots of love and light and anything else miraculous I can think of too!

By the way, I’m sure we are all wondering how you are going too?

X milly

Ohhh my dear!!candida is a big issue now days and still so many times it passes unobserved my many physicians..so good you take plenty of responsability for yours and mum´s healing and I am happy your mum knows now about candida in her body so she can deal with it accordingly!
I am on my own process of healing from MCS, FM and CFS and healing for candida ( it has taking more that 4 years) has been a huge stepped up towards my recovery.
My advice is: amount of things she may be doing in order to keep candida under control, for me a big change occurred when I realized I had to stopped eaten any type of grain containing gluten. Eating as a Celiac (even though test come back negative) has made me improve symptoms so much!!
Big hug for both and keep well!
Amaya

I recently came across product from Indonesia called Nutrijell (natural flavour). It is produced as a dessert with ingredients on a healthy side: carrageenan, konjac powder, fructo oligosaccharide, vitamin D, calcium. (http://www.nutrijell.com/knowus_other.html). The fructo oligosaccharide is good as it will not feed candida. You do not need to add any sugar when preparing it…

Wow – great to hear she has been so pre-active and gotten onto it straight away! Who did the hair test? I would love to do the same. X

Hi Jess,

Thank you on update – and more useful information! I hope all goes well. It just shows how complex our health is – and how dumb non holistic approach is.

Jess, that is a wonderful news to share with the World! You are so right, finding the cause of the problem is what it counts the most and not just to treat the symptoms. Please give your mum biiiiiiiiiig huuuuuuugs from me and the best wishes for speedy recovery from now on :)

To Your Healthy Intelligent Heart
Marina x

Hi Jess, Great news about your mum. I love your blog and am gaining so much from it, so thank-you. I am keen to know more about the hair analysis. Is it the best way to test for metals? and is there a better place/practitioner/lab to have it done through? I appreciate your time,

Natalie (in Newcastle NSW)

What timing on this article, I have been thinking about your Mum and how she is coming along, I also was diagnosed with breast cancer last August and have been on a natural healing journey. I recently saw a kinesiologist and she said I had metal toxicity and candida…so very intersting. Thank you for posting this, and the article address so that I can delve deeper into healing. I am not sure though if she felt I had mercury toxicity or another, must call.
Cadie

Hello Jess:

thanks for the update on your dear mom. I believe I am going through something similar to her.
I too was found to have high copper levels after a heavy metal provocation test. Other heavy metals showed as well. Intravenous chelation was suggested to me but I’m not so sure about that as I have chemical sensitivities and liver detox pathways are compromised.
Would you be able to tell me which detox drops your mom is using?
I’m now on 6 juices with Gerson, May marking three years for breast cancer. Are you enjoying the more relaxed version? I am.
sending big hugs from afar
Joanne

wow weezeels JESS!!!!
I was just picking up the phone to make an appointment with my GP & recieved your email…. timing!!!
I was going to arrange to have an IUD contraceptive inserted because I have been experiencing break through bleeding the past 5 months… haven’t I missed the point! wow wow wow!
Really need to look at the other issue which is why is my body responding to the current situation in the way it is?
Thanks for the insight!

PS Here Here for Self Care! It’s the bestest thing EVER you could do for yourself…EVER! Let’s hear it for S E L F C A R E!

Thanks so much for sharing Jess, and so glad to hear about your mum’s progress. I found the information about minerals very interesting (must because of my pharmacy background). Wishing you and you mum much love and warm hugs.
Lesh x

Hi Jayne,

Thank you for asking, If and when I do need to monitor my progress I will have a thermograph also. But just for now I’m giving my body what it needs and detoxing what it doesn’t need to balance all systems ,also keeping my PH at 7.35 .

Cheers
Sharyn (Jessica’s mum)

Hi Sharyn
Your daughter is a real blessing – to many people.
Kind regards Lyall and Kristine.

Hello I am a long term lurker. I have copper toxicity (and histamine intolerance) and when I went into menopause my copper levels shot through the roof due to hormonal changes and I have been chronically sick because of it. I wish more people knew about the evils of copper (it is also thought to be the cause of postpartum depression – and IUDs are in fact also highly suspected). There is also some excellent resource on http://www.biobalance.org.au for those who are interested. All the gps trained in that method know about copper. There is also a lot of research (world class funded by the Australian Government) being done on Alzheimers and copper by Melbourne University. Thankyou for sharing it makes me feel less alone.

Hi Jess, can I suggest reading “Detoxify or Die” by Dr Sherry Rogers. She has done extensive research on the effects of metals and toxins in the body.

Hi Jess! :)
Hope this finds you and your mom well and happy!
I just wanted to know if you 2 had ever read “The 80-10-10 Diet” by Dr. Douglas Graham?!
He has a very interesting point of view on candida. The diet might not be what you’re after but his scientific opinion makes a lot of sense… Just another way to look at things on your true health journey! ;) If you’re not interested in the book, he’s got tons of vids on YT and @ foodnsport.com.
All the best to you and your family!
Vicky x

Jess, another book to recommend is: Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. We have been using it exclusively in our clinic (http://jackstockwell.com) and have had amazing results – even with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. I have found when we heal and rebuild the gut not a whole lot else needs to be done, except feeding the Endocrine system with whole food supplements we don’t usually get in our diet, such as the ones from Standard Process. She has some cautions about Chelation that are very interesting too. I think her advice has saved the life of some little patients of our clinic, along with very stunning results in adults. Love your Blog!
~ Mary Stockwell, Personalized Health Consultant, Director – Dr. Jack Stockwell & Associates

Hi, I am very keen to have comments from people who have breast cancer with no surgery, chemo etc. I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, so I’m very interested in how Sharyn is doing and if others have gone the natural healing way. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am very confused at the moment. Thank you, Karen

Hello Jess and Jess’s Mum!

I about to embark on the modified gerson protocol for chronic neuro lyme/fibro/ms type symptoms. I also suspect candida as I have a skin type fungus all over my chest/torso which got worse the past year on high raw content diet with alot of fruit. I’ve not years and years (14) of alternative protocols and diets…….haven’t tried the gerson/coffee enemas so giving it a go. I’m thinking maybe I need to be on the candida version of the diet. Where does your mum get her calories if not eating fruit and potatoes? I’m already thin, so wondering about that. Also wondering what Gerson recommended for chelation. Cheers, Selma

P.S. I also have 2 complex ovarian cysts and uterine growths (I’m 50) that I hope to address through gerson as well. Starting bio identical hormone/progesterone cream to see if that helps with the gyn and some of the autoimmune/lyme type symptoms. I had my hormone levels tested by a woman who BTW totally recovered from uterine/colon cancer over 20 years ago using the Gerson therapy with no surgery/chemo/or radiation.

Hello Jess, I was hoping to hear more about your mom and how she’s doing. My mom has been on Gerson for the last 11 months as well and decided against conventional medicine from the very beginning. We recently discovered your blog and were very happy to read about your journey and recovery. Your blog is our connection to others who chose the natural path. Hope to hear from you soon, thank you.

Hi Jess, i was reading Dr Lawrense article and now i have a big doubt, the vegies have more chance of candida and even more in the juice teraphy, because the sugar in the fruit, what reviewer your gerson doctor about this? beause in Gerson the candidiasis is one of the illnes that they figth, thanks

Hi Jess,
I’m so glad your mum’s feeling well. I hope you don’t mind me asking this question as I don’t mean to cause any offense or hurt. Just curious! I was wondering how people, through the gerson program, verify that the cancer is being defeated? My friend had breast cancer a few years ago and the only way they seemed to be able to track the progress was by doing regular scans to look for recurrence/metastases. They also did blood tests to look for tumour markers.

Also, I was a bit confused by how you said the lumps in breasts (tumours) are not the issue. My understanding is that they’re not dangerous if confined to the breast, but very troublesome if they’re not treated and end up spreading to important organs like the lungs or liver, disrupting function. Please correct me if I’m wrong though.

Lisa » Hi Lisa, no I don’t mind at all! When you are on Gerson Therapy, you can verify that cancer is being healed (not defeated) by monitoring the health of the whole body – and by the appearance of the tumours. Some people do still have scans to also check on the status. What I meant when I said that the tumours are not the problem is that the tumours are simply a symptom of the issue – they are a symptom of a deeper imbalance that needs to be corrected before they will go away. x

Hi Jess,
Firstly I recently came across your site and absolutely love all the information you share. It sounds like you and your mum are doing amazing, and I wish you both all the best in your health journey, it’s really incredible how you are both healing. So inspiring !!!
Would you be able to help me with a question please? It seems your mum and I have something in common – I just had a hair mineral test done and found out I am copper toxic and zinc deficient, and also have Candida. I have mercury in my system too from vaccines (which I would never take again!), as well as deficient in a number of vitamins and minerals, such as very low potassium.
I’m just wondering how your mum went/is going with removing the copper, increasing the zinc and healing the Candida? Is she using vitamins to do this along with the Gerson approved foods?

I made the Hippocrates soup and baked potato this morning and it was great!! I felt really good after eating it and felt very hydrated. I’m going to stick to the soup, potatoes, juices etc, but am wondering if taking zinc supplements will correct the copper toxicity? I also bought organic coffee today and just need to get an enema kit. I also have bentonite clay on order to help with the metal detoxing (I haven’t taken this before). Is there anything else your mum found useful or anything you would recommend I take?

I’m also not sure if regular potassium supplements will be enough or if the potassium salts are much better?

I’m sorry for a million questions! I’m just struggling with so many different opinions out there and need to get these metals out of my body and start healing. The candida is also driving me crazy and isn’t going away.

Thank you SO MUCH for your time. I hope you’re having a great day :)
Big hugs to you and your mum!
Hayley x

Hi! I was wondering if you all have looked into Young Living essential oils as way to cleanse the body if the heavy metal and candida issue. I was literally just reading about it in my PDF when I looked up the coffee enemas and came across your site. I’d be happy to scam some pages and send it your way if you’re interested.

Hi Jess, I am wondering how your mum found out she had cancer if she didnt get a scan? I hope she is well. Thank you.

Celine » Hi Celine, mum had opinions from 3 different breast surgeons, plus an MRI and a thermogram that was able to come to the conclusion that she has breast cancer.

Hi Jess. How did your mum go with the Candida? Did Gerson give an estimate on how long she needed to eat the anti-candida version of the Gerson Therapy? I hope she is doing really well. Thank you.

Hi, How is your mum detoxing the heavy metals?
I have mercury toxicity due to amalgams and I am researching the subject to decide what is the best way to heal my body.
Could you share with us the wisdom and know how your mum has collected dealing with her problem?
Elizabeth

My wife and i both have extreme MCS and are on as much of Dr and Ziems methods as we can afford. We also do Geirson organic coffee enemas as this causes a 700% increase in glutathion (and we need the help). I have no idea what to do to safely remove heavy metals and flourines (both a common issue). We eat all organic and have for the last 16 years. I have heard about boron (borox) & iodine but have also seen scary warnings against BOTH from alternative people with many degrees in hard science. Iodine supposedly removes calcium from bones and we have serious calcium problems already – our teeth crumble from soft foods & brushing and have little enamel & are quite rotten). I am puzzled as to what to do next. I also have no idea what to do to corrent any blood acidity issues as we already eat all organic. I came very close to cancer of the gallbladder 6 years ago & now mine is porcelain.

sorry..that ought to say Drs Pall & Zium. We also take many herbs we have found from reading medical abstracts which help rebuild brain function & also combat pain (COX inhibitors like Schisandra, Damiana & Brami). We have noi idea who to trust when it comes to heavy metal and fluorine / fluoride detox methods, as there is so much conflicting information. We cannot go into any city to get help as that would make us dangerously ill…so we have to do it on our own.