thx Bex, the reason I'm gun shy about ala I think, is that before I realized about the amalgams and how badly I was poisoned, a naturopath put me on 250 mg/day dmsa (it wasn't pretty) saying "oh sure it's fine cause I even give this dosage to autistic kids" I've learned better, a very expensive lesson! Paying alot of money just for the visit, one at least would expect a minimal amount of 'expertise' ?