Lead Poisoning : Alternative Therapies
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You can reduce your exposure to lead. Consider the following steps: If you suspectyou may have leadedpaint in your house, get advice on safe removal from the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at 800-RID-LEAD or the National Information Center at...
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Lead poisoning occurs when a person swallows, absorbs, or inhales lead in any form. The result can be damaging Continuous exposure to lead can damage nearly every system in the human body and is particularly harmful to the developing brain of fetu...
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Lead poisoning occurs when a person swallows or inhales lead in any form. The result can be damage to the brain, nerves, and many other parts of the body. Acute lead poisoning, which is relatively rare, occurs when a large amount of lead is taken ...
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EDTA chelation became well known during the 1950s, when it was proposed as a method to cleanse the blood and blood vessel walls of toxins and minerals. The technique involves infusing a chemical called ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) into the blood. The therapy is sometimes given by mouth, and occasionally other chemicals may be used. Initially, chelation was used to treat heavy metal poisoning. It was felt by some observers that other benefits occurred in patients receiving this therapy. In current times, chelation practitioners may recommended this treatment for diabetes, for clogged arteries in the heart or legs (peripheral vascular disease), and for numerous other conditions. Twenty or more sessions may be recommended, and can cost several thousand dollars.
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Chelation therapy is an intravenous treatment designed to bind heavy metals in the body in order to treat heavy metal toxicity. Proponents claim it also treats coronary artery disease and other illnesses that may be linked to damage from free radicals (reactive molecules).
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Chelation therapy is an intravenous treatment designed to bind heavy metals in the body in order to treat heavy metal toxicity. Proponents claim it also treats coronary artery disease and other illnesses that may be linked to damage from free radicals (reactive molecules).
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