Thank you both for the helpful information.

Bex, yes the previous dentist was holistic,as many claim to be these days. In recent weeks i have been to two local "holistic dentists" advertised as such on their websites - the first one tried to convince me to leave the amalgams in and kept saying "well i can do it for you but why do you want them out?" I left knowing that he simply didn't fully appreciate the extent of the harm and danger. The second didn't seem too concerned about the protocol for removal, suggested it was a simple case of removing and replacing with a composite and said it wouldn't take more than a half-hour appointment, this didn't inspire my confidence so I researched more fully and now hope (and think) we have finally found someone who takes the issue seriously.

I have seen a naturopath a while back and what she said is exactly what you have both recommended re: parasite cleansing. it makes good sense, thanks for pointing it out - i had almost forgotten her advice.

I feel like I have lost a huge chunk of my youth to these health issues and am now very determined to get back to the person I once knew myself to be...am rather nervous though wondering if I'm expecting too much!