Re: I Agree with Chardy!...Re: Where to find Lugol's?..? for Jeff
Lynn,
I don't have any reference 'at the ready' on the 'heavy metal/mucoid plaque' link, but I think we know (didn't Dr. Flechas confirm?) that heavy metals are removed/eliminated through the feces. And of course, if this is the case - anyone that has never colon-cleansed is bound to have a LOT of metal toxins in their colon.
What I do know for SURE is that
Bentonite clay (and fruit pectin) are THE heavy metal 'sucker outers' in that regard.
http://www.abundanthealthcenter.com/intestinal_formula_2.htm
(This article -below- indicates the pectin pulls the heavy metals and doesn't mention the
Bentonite clay doing the same. But if you do a search on either pectin, or
Bentonite clay with the qualifier "heavy metals", you'll find BOTH pull heavy metals from the body).
I'm a BIG fan of this product btw (because of all the supporting herbs); I'd think utilizing this in conjuction with clay baths designed to detox heavy metals would be THE perfect/most effective combo.
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Metabolic Action and Botanical Chemistry
This formula is a blessing for anyone with an irritated intestinal lining. It literally "puts the fire out." We have received hundreds and hundreds of letters from people who had Chrohn’s Disease, Colitis and all types of irritable, painful and bleeding bowel diseases who were helped, some after just one day, on this formula.
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Botanical Ingredients
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