Ok so i got my algin, so now i'm re-thinking what supplements I should be taking with it and how and when they should be taken, especially in regards to chelators. I kno sulphur rich supplements are chelators so I have been taking msm with vitamin c. I've also got whey protein which contains sulphur but I'm just wondering whether this is the way to go or should I lay off these? I also take this supplement by renew life still which is taken at night and contains snall amounts of algin, chlorella, kelp, cilantro, ala, nac etc. I think I'm fairly adavnced now in the detox process (a lot of symptoms have decreased greatly or dissapeared) but some really still persist like anxiety, skin problems like acne, trouble concentrating etc. Any suggestions on what I shoud be taking?

Anyone? i have noticed over the past few days that algin has done me some good but some of my symptoms are sort of returning since Ive started taking things like whey protein, msm and the heavy metal detox supplement again. Is it possible that the sulphur in these supplements is binding to the mercury but just taking them back into my nervous system and brain before the algin has a chance?

Dam this mercury detox is one tricky buisness, its like a rollercoaster ride that never ends. I wish i had some sort of expert advisor all the time on what I should eat, what supplements I should take and when. But there isn't anything like this, and a lot of the time your doing it on ur own not knowing whether what ur doing is good for ur body or not. I just don't wanna spend my whole life trying to feel good and to be healthy. THe other thing that really sucks is people assume that your fine when ur not, as not many people really accept the idea of mercury poisoning as of yet, including my family. One other thing that sucks is that you never really know what symptoms match what, and that whether they will all dissapear or whether I am doomed to suffer from them for the rest of my life. I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about tho.. lol

One other question is that do many of you exercise a lot? do u find that it helps the detoxifciation process? Also have any of you ever heard of a liver flush? I ask this because the naturopath I saw said I have a sluggish liver and gave me a homeopathic medicine for this.

Hi!

Well, I know Russ mentioned on one of his older posts that when he first chelated-and exercized it made him feel worse- but that now he can excersizes with no problem.

((Russ- dont mean to put words in your mouth- just remember reading that you said something like that-- you can edit that for me! :-) ))

As for liver flushes- yes I've actually done them. Check out www.curezone.com and click the 'cleansing " link at the top of the page. I dont know how they are in relation to mercury, but I had a feeling I should do one after my last mercury filling removal this month. Also, last month I had a pain in my right side, so did one then too- and got tons of gallbladder stones out-- including some lver fluke parasites.

Guess what-- the pain was gone immediately afterwards- and never has returned.

They say that if you do liver flushes-space them no less than 2 weeks apart to give your liver a rest. They are safe and inexpensive-- and the old doctors had people do them decades and decades ago - til they came up with other alternative drug and surgery methods in modern times.

Just stay hydrated throughout -- but you stop eating after 2:00 am. And that morning/afternoon- you should not have any animal protiens or fats.

Liver flushes are good, in moderation. I personally can't handle too much liver cleansing at this point...too many mercury symptoms reappear.

Joe, be careful with the MSM. It may be causing (or contributing to) the increase in some of your symptoms. The detox product you mentioned also undoubtedly is stirring up mercury. I would either increase the amount of Algin you're taking, or decrease or stop the MSM and detox product.

As I told Bill in another post, 80% of people will automatically begin to eliminate mercury after all their amalgams are removed (according to Huggins' research). If you're one of these 80%, you don't want to pull out more mercury than your body can eliminate, otherwise you just reabsorb it and redeposit it in other tissues.

If you can handle detoxing, then ALA (alpha lipoic acid) is supposed to be one of the best things you can take, specifically for binding to mercury in the brain. Also, supplements that enhance levels of glutathione or inhibit its depletion are extremely beneficial, particularly due to glutathione's role in liver detoxification: Milk Thistle, N-Acteyl Cysteine (NAC), Schizandra (a Chinese herb) and vitamin B2 (riboflavin).

I've actually been taking a product called Adrenal Support that has both Schizandra and Riboflavin (vitamin B2) in it, as well as magnesium and vitamin C (both good for mercury-toxic people). It's really helped with my energy levels and stress, both of which have been greatly challenged lately with work.

I know my anxiety levels (and irritability/negativity) seem to increase whenever I stir up mercury...you might want to try taking more algin...it works very well for me, providing noticeable differences in 15 to 30 minutes usually. In fact, I use my anxiety/mood as a kind of barometer to let me know how my mercury levels are doing. This may not hold true for everyone, but for me, there's a definite correlation. More mercury = anxiety and irritability; less mercury = peace and happiness...it never seems to fail.

One last thought...good health actually is a commitment. These days, with all the environmental and food toxins we're exposed to, most people have to be pro-active to maintain optimum health. This may be as simple as taking daily supplements, drinking purifed water, eating organic and/or minimally-processed foods. For others, it may take more effort. Either way, investing time and effort into your health will have long-term benefits. It may seem like a lot of effort in the beginning, but after a while, it simply becomes a lifestyle.

In fact, many people I've talked with have been surprised at how much better they feel with a few fairly simple lifestyle changes: diet, exercise, supplementation, etc. They feel so much better, have more energy, think more clearly...they never realized how good they could feel. It's actually the "easier" road to travel. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

When using "detox" supplements or substances that have a lot of sulphur, like MSM, I would only start one of them at a time and go for about a week to 10 days and see how you feel. This way, if you start to feel bad?which many detox supplements will tend to do?you will know what the cause is and you can adjust it as necessary.

"Mercury detox is a game of endurance, not speed."

I totally agree with you about wanting to have someone to help guide you through, but unfortunately it is a trial and error thing. This forum has helped a lot to see what others are doing and also to have the emotional support as you are so right that most people think you aren't really struggling with health problems.

I actually feel better when I get out and do yard work etc. so long as I don't bend down much and I have about as much muscle strength as a wet noodle so I can't do anything requiring that. You have to watch what makes YOU feel bad and what makes you feel good and go from there. For me walking, showers, drinking lots of water, taking magnesium and epsom salt baths make me feel better.

I also seem to do well with the sulfur stuff, eggs, broccoli, onions etc. so I have gone back to eating them again.

Good luck.