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The controversy over amalgam fillings started with their use and is, after a
century, now drawing to a slow conclusion with the gradual recognition of
amalgam poisoning and slow withdrawal of amalgam fillings from dentistry.
Britain does not lead the way in this controversy just as it does not in the
fluoride controversy and other such issues. We often lag behind other
countries, defended to the hilt, entrenched in old attitudes, beliefs and
systems. (May God bless Britain with men of foresight and uprightness.)
    Mercury, the most toxic metal in amalgam fillings, has a long history of
use and an equally long history of known toxic effects. Despite man’s efforts
to use mercury, its poisonous nature has limited such use and where it has not,
penalties in health and life itself have been exacted.
    There is much documented and scientific evidence available on the
absorption of mercury from dental amalgams into brain, jaw, kidneys and just
about everywhere else. There is not so much documentation on the physiological
effects of this poisonous infiltration into the human body. Neither is there
much in the way of considering the interaction of mercury with vaccines,
fluoride, pesticides, chemical food and water additives, the physiological
state of mineral and vitamin depletion and intestinal dysbiosis. This sort of
information could be accessed using bioelectrical/ energetic feedback
mechanisms but probably unattainable using the type of standard laboratory test
which would be suitable for measuring blood levels of haemoglobin, for example.
    Our bodies resonate at certain frequencies. (For those who do not know
this, a study of cymatics and vibrational medicine will be educational.) If
these optimum frequencies are lowered, organisms which resonate at these
different frequencies will find fertile soil. Basic body frequencies are
interfered with by toxins and in my experience amalgam fillings are at the top
of the list. An aggravation of this toxic state is the widespread chronic
dehydration and lymphatic stagnation which is part of our 20th century culture.
The result of toxic input and dehydration is the cause of much ‘modern’
disease. In a state of dehydration the body manufactures more cholesterol in an
attempt to preserve further moisture loss and in this state of toxic dryness,
sleep detoxification is inefficient. With lowered resonation and toxic
dehydration, the body is ripe for ‘bacterial/viral clean-up’ and is lowered
in energy level. Thyroid function, hormonal and enzyme systems are always
affected to some degree by mercury poisoning and vitamins and minerals are
imbalanced.
    The basic procedure for reversal of amalgam poisoning must start with the
removal of the amalgam fillings. Whilst there is resident poison in the system,
corrections are slow and inefficient and in some people almost impossible. I
have had patients who have resisted amalgam removal but been happy to receive
other treatments and these people have not had the results obtained by those
who started with amalgam removal. Once the constant imbibing of amalgam is
terminated, amalgam detoxification using homeopathic remedies and vitamins and
minerals is fairly unhindered and cost effective. At this point lymphatic
drainage can be stimulated to efficiency because the daily burden of more
amalgam leakage into the system has been removed. Some people have been led to
believe that they may not be sensitive to mercury but once it is understood
that mercury is not an allergen but a potent poison to all human beings, it is
easy to see the need to get it removed. A homeopathic detox to mercury, whilst
keeping amalgam fillings in situ, is only a temporary diminution of the amount
of mercury at best. As soon as the detox is terminated the amalgam again is
accumulating – I have not had evidence of any great reduction in toxicity
using this method which would, by its nature, have to go on ad infinitum.
    With the removal of amalgam fillings there is always an influx in mercury
absorption. The use of the high speed drill guarantees this and the best
safeguards to minimise such an influx are covering the eyes during drilling,
having a good mouth wash and blowing one’s nose after treatment, extra
relevant nutritional supplements, raising the amalgam detox to maximum dose,
and choosing a dentist who will ensure that no amalgam is swallowed and uses a
good extraction technique. With all possible care taken, there will be mercury
absorption but it will be minimised and this is far preferable to keeping the
poison in situ. Once the amalgam filling is out, there will be no further
leakage from it whatsoever. Detoxification can from then on eradicate all
stored amalgam from the tissues and this takes, in general, between 12-18
months of treatment from the time of amalgam removal. The time taken depends on
the efficiency of the lymphatic system and nutritional status. The importance
of drinking 8 tumblers of clean (bottle/filter) water per day must be
emphasised before embarking upon any detox program, The detoxes ‘stir up’
tissue toxins and the lymphatic system ‘flushes’ them out of the system,
Without adequate water there is stagnation in the tissues and detoxification
will not occur. Unseen amalgam leaks inwardly (‘under the surface’ filling
and cores of crowns, amalgam root fillings, for example). If these hidden
sources of amalgam are not removed, then amalgam removal is not complete and
will still cause trouble from leakage. Invisible amalgam is as poisonous as
visible amalgam.

Amalgam Removal Protocol
    Rehydration
    Rehydration is the first step to take. Start by drinking eight tumblers of
bottle/filter water per day. This is not so difficult if one tumbler is drunk
on waking, one on retiring and a large jug filled with the remaining six and
drunk throughout the day. Any other drinks can be added as normal, but juice,
tea, etc. is not counted as water.
    Lymphatic System
    Stimulating the lymphatic system is very useful and if one feels around
the ribs, sternum, inside and outside of the leg from knee to hips, then
painful spots are bound to be found. Rub gently for a couple of minutes until
the pain diminishes. It will probably take a few days for some of the points to
become pain free. For a proper lymphatic drainage massage, a practitioner would
have to be found who does them or who would teach self help.
    Homeopathic detoxes
    I give my patients a series of detoxes to ‘clean up’ tissue. The
primary and long term one is amalgam and metal detox. A shot of adrenalin in
the local anaesthetic is unnecessary and detrimental to an already amalgam
poisoned system. I recommend an adrenalin free local anaesthetic and a local
anaesthetic detox after each treatment. I have always found dentists to be
co-operative in this matter. As a one-off, other detoxes are given including
water toxins, vaccines, drugs, bacterial, viral, fungal agents and specifically
assessed individual detoxes. These are given one at a time so that the
lymphatic system can cope and elimination does not cause a feeling of
unwellness. A brisk scrub in a morning bath or shower on rising is most
important in order to wash off eliminated toxins from the previous night’s
sleep. Toxins will not be reabsorbed through the skin during the day and a
morning shower adds to a feeling of well being.
    Amalgam removal
    Once rehydration and detoxification are under way amalgam removal cannot
be started on quickly enough. Usually dentists will replace two or three
fillings at a time (in the same quarter) depending on the size of the fillings.
It is important to get the right dentist for you and make it know that amalgam
removal is not a cosmetic exercise. Every scrap of amalgam has to come out.
Dental charges can vary enormously. One lady was quoted between over £900 and
just under £200 for the same work. Another lady was told that two of her
fillings were too large to replace and she would have to have two £200 crowns.
She went to another dentist who readily replaced the two amalgam fillings with
white ones as she asked. I am not imputing motives to the expensive dentist or
the one who wanted to do two crowns. I am saying that it is wise to look around
and find the right dentist for you. Some dentists do not approve of amalgam
replacement but do what is requested anyway in the right way at the right
price. What more can one ask?
    Diet
    Eating the right foods is a most important aspect of health. I have found
that no one tolerates cow’s milk as milk. (I can hear the objections, but
that is my experience.) Butter, cheese, yoghurt, yes, but milk as milk
(includes whey, caseinates, dried, evaporated, condensed etc) no. The
improvement in health without amalgam and cow’s milk can sometimes seem
miraculous. I do not agree with exclusion diets or restricted diets. There are
some sources of foods which are on my NO list but they are always replaced, not
omitted. For example, cow’s milk is a definite NO but goat’s, sheep, soya
and rice milks are fine. Occasionally someone will react to goat’s milk but
it is better to deal with and correct intolerances and not omit nutritious
foods. There are items on my NO list which I consider to be non-foods. These
include processed margarines, hydrogenated oils, mushrooms, shellfish, pork,
offal, blood (blackpudding etc) and animal gelatin. I have my reasons which
would take up too much space but I have had excellent results using this diet.
All of the NOs have replacement foods and those who are vegetarians can simply
omit the meat etc. There are wonderful replacements for all milk products, e.g.
soya ice cream (some of it is utterly delicious), organic dark chocolate (Oxfam
do a lovely one). There is no lack in variety and no dullness in the
replacements available. A balanced diet must include wholesome foods and raw
foods and have little in the way of non food additives and junk foods. It is
well worth learning what is good for the human body and what is not. It takes
only a little time and effort.
    Digestive Enzyme Support
    Amalgam poisoning has a profound effect on the stomach and its secretions.
Digestive enzyme support is always necessary. There are different types of
digestive enzymes and it is important to get the right combination and strength
for you. Enzymes/HCI pepsin should be taken just prior to eating (virtually
with the first mouthful of food) to give the enzymes optimum time to work.
Taking digestive enzyme support with food can make a considerable difference to
ileo-caecal valve (ICV) function. When the ICV malfunctions (which it
invariably does with amalgam poisoning) a set of common symptoms manifests as
wind, bloating, headaches, eye strain, shoulder blade pain, acidity, burbs and
similar. There are acupressure points to correct ICV malfunction and certain
massage. Giving an ICV correction chart and teaching self help has been one of
the most useful things for people with tummy pain from ICV malfunction.
   Replacement of right intestinal flora (gut bacteria)
    Most people have had things detrimental to intestinal flora (antibiotics,
pill, drugs, steroids, etc) and amalgam is no friend to right intestinal flora.
I have found that the standard recommended doses of gut bacteria are far too
small to be effective in recolonisation of the right bacteria and have little
effect on candida and fungal infections etc. A large crash course in bacterial
recolonisation has been useful to initiate the right intestinal environment and
then the standard doses of the right bacteria are useful as a maintenance.
    Vitamins and Minerals
    Correction of the vitamin/rnineral profile is most important. The right
ingredients and the right type of ingredients in the vitamins and minerals are
essential for intracellular uptake. Important points to look for when
considering what to take are: can it be used intracellularly – is it
bioavailable and are the synergistic requirements available? All vitamins and
minerals are synergistic – they work together. Items in isolation are out of
context and cannot be used. A well rounded multi complex is, therefore, a base
upon which to add specific vitamin/mineral extras which are needed. Most people
are deficient in correct essential fatty acids and plentiful in toxic damaged
fats. Mercury interferes with fat metabolism and so does a high temperature.
Damage in this area has been implicated in diseases such as MS and ALS.
Attending to correction of fatty acids could be most important and I have found
it beneficial in the short term with circulatory problems. Thyroid support for
amalgam toxicity is a necessary step to be considered in treatment. A subnormal
temperature on waking is a good indication of a need in this area. Even a tiny
subnormality could be significant. A knowledgeable practitioner will be able to
advise here.
    Emotional Stress Release
    Emotional stresses from conception onwards (and some say even inherited
ones) can affect our metabolic pathways. This is an important aspect not to be
neglected even though it may appear that amalgam poisoning is purely a physical
matter. Some people react to nutritious food and sound vitamins because the
metabolic pathway is disturbed. This is correctable using a combination of
intolerance correction and emotional stress release with the food in question.
Other stresses relevant to amalgam removal are numerous but fear of the dentist
could be something to be worked through to make amalgam removal less traumatic.
There are books dealing with emotional stress release and courses. I teach my
patients the elementary techniques as part of treatment and add on to that when
they have mastered the previous instruction through practice. It gives people
their own ‘tool bags’ to use at home and each visit adds to things at their
own fingertips.
    Each part of treatment is important and like part of the jigsaw of health.
People have had dramatic results following the above protocol and taking
responsibility for their own health. I am one of them.
    Two years after the birth of my daughter I ‘broke down’ and was
hospitalised with tachycardia. No cause was found. I looked pale and started
having adrenalin rushes (something akin to panic attacks). I was energy-low and
lost confidence. By a strange series of events I met a Dr. Fox who was on his
way to America and he diagnosed me as mercury poisoned. I was so overjoyed that
there was an explanation for what was going on. I immediately borrowed money
and got all my amalgam fillings replaced with white ones. I knew nothing of the
influx dangers or anything about homeopathy etc. My background was traditional
nursing/midwifery years ago. However, I was very interested in health and
started reading and going on courses all over the country. I trained in
kinesiology, emotional stress release, nutrition, vega, holistic health (mixed
bag of health subjects), cymatics, curative hypnotherapy (theory), complex
homeopathy, and a few other things. I did a vast amount of reading (which is an
ongoing way of life for me) and learned many things through books. The above
protocol outline gradually evolved as I saw more people but no doubt will
change somewhat as I learn more. I have not included everything because of
space but the most important points are covered. I am very excited about
courses I attend. I teach my daughter from home (my son is now at university
after being home taught) and as she becomes more independent, I shall become
more involved in the teaching side, where my heart really lies, I think. Since
my own amalgam removals, the turning point in my health, I have never looked
back. I am happy to help others turn their health problems around and share
information on water filter supplies, books, contacts, etc.