I just read your TouchBase section on your web site and wanted to reply to it.<P>In 1997 I also had all my 16 amalgam fillings out. However, rather than my <BR>health improving afterwards it significantly worsened. I later found out <BR>that this was due to the fact that not only was the mercury that had <BR>already leaked out still in my body but despite the great care taken by my <BR>dentist, including rubber dams, etc. and despite taking supplements <BR>recommended by him supposed to help remove the mercury, I had even more <BR>afterwards in my body than before. At the time I did not realise the really <BR>serious health symptoms that started within a few months of having my <BR>fillings extracted were largely due to mercury poisoning<P>Very luckily for me I was introduced by a friend to a homeopathic doctor <BR>who diagnoses by means of an electro-acupuncture machine, which allows her <BR>to make incredibly accurate diagnoses, the most accurate I have ever seen. <BR>She immediately detected the serious level of mercury poisoning and pointed <BR>out that I had not only the mercury from my own fillings but also had <BR>inherited some from my mother, who had had muscular dystrophy, the symptoms <BR>of which I had been starting to get myself.<P>With homeopathic medicines my new doctor was able to rid my body of the <BR>mercury and other heavy metals and within a few months I was also feeling <BR>better than I had ever felt before in my life. And the health problems I <BR>had after the amalgam was removed have never returned.<P>A friend of mine who had all her fillings removed without doing anything to <BR>remove the mercury from her system went down with cancer in both breasts <BR>three years later. I am convinced that mercury poisoning was largely to <BR>blame for this.<P>I would therefore very seriously caution those who are about to remove <BR>their fillings to ensure they find some effective way of removing all the <BR>mercury from their bodies as soon as possible afterwards.<P>Yours Sincerely,<P>Colette Harris<BR>

I cannot stress how important it is to make sure that the Dentist uses every method possible to protect you during the removal process.<P>In my story of my amalgam removal on this website ( <A HREF="http://herballure.com/HotTopics/MercuryAmalgam/MercuryBattle/index.html" TARGET=_blank>http://herballure.com/HotTopics/MercuryAmalgam/MercuryBattle/index.html</A> )<BR>I talk about the extensive measures my dentist went through to ensure that I received as little mercury exposure during the removal as possible.<P>I would only go to dentists who adhere to the Huggins Protocol ( <A HREF="http://hugnet.com" TARGET=_blank>http://hugnet.com</A> ) when having amalgam removal done.<P>------------------<BR>Russ Tanner<BR>of Herb Allure<p>[This message has been edited by Russ (edited September 10, 2002).]

As far as my detox plan goes - I don't have one, as each has to be individual. My doctor analysed my biochemistry using her electro-acupuncture machine and then gave me the homeopathic remedies necessary to draw out the toxins she found. As far as the mercury was concerned I had two basic types - that inherited from my mother and that acquired in my own lifetime. Each one of these necessitates a different 'strength' of homeopathic remedy. The harder it is to remove the more minute the dosage.<P>There are some homeopathic remedies available through the web that claim to remove mercury from the body. <A HREF="http://www.newtonlabs.net/NaturalRx/AmalgamDetox.htm" TARGET=_blank>www.newtonlabs.net/NaturalRx/AmalgamDetox.htm</A> <A HREF="http://www.mercurytestkits.com/" TARGET=_blank>www.mercurytestkits.com/</A> RemovingMercuryFromTheBody.html<P>However, I am always sceptible of remedies that are supposed to suit everyone. It seems to me that it is necessary to work out what each person needs and detoxify in this manner. The problem is how to find this out. I don't know of any other way than by the electro acupuncture machine my doctor uses that this can be done with accuracy but I am not a doctor and I have not made an exhaustive search of diagnostic methodologies. There may well be other methods out there that work fine. I just haven't ever seen any that are as good. I know there are blood tests and hair tests, etc. but I don't believe these are as good and accurate at locating all problems as that machine in the hands of a well-trained and experienced medical professional.<P>My doctor works in the Netherlands, where I live part of the time. I have tried to find someone in the UK and the US, who also use the electro-acupuncture machine as a diagnostic tool but so far have not been able to locate anyone although I know such people exist in many European countries. I am not so sure about the US.<P>If you like I can ask my doctor if she would mind sending you a piece on the subject. I don't want to give out her name and address without her permission. She doesn't have email or even access to the web herself so it would have to be by snailmail. <P>best,<P>Colette Harris<BR>

I'd be happy to read and possibly post information from your Doctor.<P>------------------<BR>Russ Tanner<BR>of Herb Allure

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Colette Harris:<BR><B>I just read your TouchBase section on your web site and wanted to reply to it.<P>In 1997 I also had all my 16 amalgam fillings out. However, rather than my <BR>health improving afterwards it significantly worsened. I later found out <BR>that this was due to the fact that not only was the mercury that had <BR>already leaked out still in my body but despite the great care taken by my <BR>dentist, including rubber dams, etc. and despite taking supplements <BR>recommended by him supposed to help remove the mercury, I had even more <BR>afterwards in my body than before. At the time I did not realise the really <BR>serious health symptoms that started within a few months of having my <BR>fillings extracted were largely due to mercury poisoning<P>Very luckily for me I was introduced by a friend to a homeopathic doctor <BR>who diagnoses by means of an electro-acupuncture machine, which allows her <BR>to make incredibly accurate diagnoses, the most accurate I have ever seen. <BR>She immediately detected the serious level of mercury poisoning and pointed <BR>out that I had not only the mercury from my own fillings but also had <BR>inherited some from my mother, who had had muscular dystrophy, the symptoms <BR>of which I had been starting to get myself.<P>With homeopathic medicines my new doctor was able to rid my body of the <BR>mercury and other heavy metals and within a few months I was also feeling <BR>better than I had ever felt before in my life. And the health problems I <BR>had after the amalgam was removed have never returned.<P>A friend of mine who had all her fillings removed without doing anything to <BR>remove the mercury from her system went down with cancer in both breasts <BR>three years later. I am convinced that mercury poisoning was largely to <BR>blame for this.<P>I would therefore very seriously caution those who are about to remove <BR>their fillings to ensure they find some effective way of removing all the <BR>mercury from their bodies as soon as possible afterwards.<P>Yours Sincerely,<P>Colette Harris</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>