I just received Andy Cutler's "Amalgam Illness" and skimmed through it.

I have to admit, it actually REDUCED his credibility in my mind. Sorry, but no serious scientist would make THAT many claims to knowledge over that many systems. The book has far too many potentially wildly unsupported statements about complex body systems and functions.

I am still fairly convinced by his protocol, because the pharmokinetics seem to make sense and I've seen the independent ALA studies showing it crossing the BBB. And DMPS is acknowledged as a real mercury chelator, and again, Andy's scheduling of dosage appears reasonable.

That said, the book is almost quasi-insane. No human being has command over that many illnesses, body systems, and potential interventions.

I share many of your concerns about 'traditional' medicine. That said, the lack of caution shown by Andy here really does speak to the need for more rigorous testing of statements and claims.

I have to say, I'm disappointed.