After performing over 7000 dermal chelations, hundreds on the same clients for over a decade, we began to notice similar patterns to the client’s recovery process. Keeping meticulous records has allowed us to identify five distinct phases for dermal chelation.
Dermal Chelation: Phase 1
Phase 1 consists of the first few weeks of our dermal chelation (DC) process. In this phase, the body is completely unaware of the process. Therefore, the body is not deliberately releasing toxins into the blood. Instead, it is still actively trying to remove toxins from the blood. Once removed from the blood, the body will store them in the organ tissues, fat cells, bone marrow, etc. We refer to this as toxin storage mode.
During phase 1, nutritional therapy is needed to fuel the DC process and the body’s reparative mechanisms. We perform a detailed nutritional assessment as part of the initial evaluation. The assessment results in a dietary and supplemental program designed to eliminate all nutritional deficiencies. We design supplement dosages to mimic the intake of real food. If the client needs beta-carotene, for instance, they will be given the amount of beta-carotene in a whole medium sweet potato. Also, we will request that the client eat foods rich in beta-carotene such as carrots and sweet potatoes.
The body must have enough protein to prevent slow healing and create an environment for accelerated healing. Thus, the recommended amount of protein will match that of at least three whole eggs. The natural health practitioner will ask the client to also eat other foods rich in complete protein.
The above recommendations for beta-carotene and protein align with the optimum daily allowance (ODA). The ODA is typically about ten times the recommended daily allowance (RDA). As such, the RDA is only the amount of nutrients that will prevent the onset of disease symptoms. It takes much more than that (i.e., the ODA) to supply the body with what it needs to repair and display vibrant health.
Assessing the Toxic Heavy Metal Load
During the first few minutes of the first DC, the dermal chelation specialist will look for black specks (BS) entering the detox water in ribbons. The specialist will also look for a BS film to develop on top of the detox water. If the BS film thickens enough to obscure the view of the feet, the natural health practitioner conducts a detailed assessment of the toxic heavy metal load. As a result, we test a 10-ounce sample of the detox water for mercury. Also, the Trace Elements lab will analyze a sample of the client’s freshly washed hair. The results of these tests will be used to develop and adjust the client’s chelation schedule and nutritional program.
Typically, the blood and blood cells tend to remain fairly clean after each DC. ([1]) The body will keep reintroducing toxins into the blood if you do not eliminate the source. Typically, during phase 1, the liver and kidneys get relief from removing toxins from the blood. As a result, these organs can focus on other processes. It is important to do the dermal chelations according to a set schedule. Our specialist determines the schedule based on the client’s level of toxicity and displayed symptoms at the initial evaluation. Each person must follow the schedule completely to synchronize their body with it. We will make modifications to the schedule if there are consistent headaches or elevated blood pressures.
How Do Clients Feel During Phase 1?
Typically, clients feel lighter and more energetic during phase 1. Why? Because of the nutritional therapy, cleaner blood and organs returning to a less stressed state. Clients feel as if ankle weights have been removed from their legs after heavy metals are removed. Typically, the client’s eyes will begin to have a healthy glow. Their coloring will improve, and their posture will become more erect. Their perceived improvement may be due to them actually feeling good right away. Or it may be because they feel twice as good as they normally do, though they are still in the “feel worse” and “feel bad” categories as seen in graph 1.
Dermal Chelation: Phase 2
Phase 2 begins sometime during weeks 2 to 4. At this point, the body realizes that the concentration of toxins in the blood continues to decrease and may remain low. This will cause the body to leave toxin storage mode. It then starts taking toxins from the higher concentrations in the organ tissues, fat cells, and bone marrow and releasing them into the blood. This is referred to as toxin dumping mode. Toxin dumping mode begins with what appears to be an arbitrary release of toxins into the bloodstream. However, it is an attempt to synchronize with the DC schedule.
Hierarchy of the Release of Toxins
The toxins are released according to a set hierarchy. The hierarchy is based on the body’s perceived threat of each toxin. It is also based on the current state of damage to organ tissues. For instance, mercury is always prioritized for removal before lead and cadmium. Why? Because the body perceives mercury as a much more harmful threat than lead or cadmium.
Consider a case study starting in 2009, just two years after we began developing this process. Mr. Matthews, a 42-year-old Caucasian male, had been a welder and mechanic since age 7. He was very sick and no longer able to perform most of his duties. He would sit in his chair for hours, too tired to get up. For two years, he did dermal chelations three times a week. These dermal chelations focused on removing mostly mercury. During this time, his serial hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) showed lead below 0.1 µg/g (nl 0-0.3). A provocative urinalysis indicated the presence of lead (8.7 [nl 0-2.]). After two years of focusing on mercury, his body finally began to focus on the lead. Working with thousands of cases since 2009 has shown this to be the general hierarchy that the body prefers.
Synchronization with the Dermal Chelation Equipment
The amount that the equipment can assist with removing is not yet known to the body in phase 2. Therefore, toxins may be released in any amount, depending on the body’s toxic load. Prior to full synchronization with the DC quantity and removal schedule, the blood may become toxic again. This can cause the person to have acute symptoms due to the release of toxins into the blood. These symptoms/findings, shown in Table 1, are characteristic of phase 2 and may be more severe than what the client experienced prior to starting the DC process. It is typical for the dermal chelation specialist to note mostly severe releases of the substances monitored during this phase (ratings on a mild-moderate-severe scale). As a result, this phase is unstable and requires close monitoring by our staff.
We have found mercury to be the main toxin that increases systolic blood pressure in our clients. Some research supports our finding that mercury increases blood pressure. In 732 Inuit adults, blood mercury concentrations were associated with increased SBP. ([2]) HTMA has shown a direct correlation with mercury and systolic blood pressure, as seen in graph 4 below.
Scatter plot of systolic blood pressure (adjusted for covariates: age, sex, BMI, smoking and community) in relation to mercury exposure; regression line and 95% confidence interval (dotted lines). ([3])
The more toxins the body releases into the bloodstream during phase 2, the more noticeable the symptoms become. Clients releasing high levels of highly toxic toxins such as Hg, Pb, Cd, and Ur will need to be monitored very closely by both the health practitioner and the dermal chelation specialist. It is important to monitor headaches and systolic blood pressures. These two symptoms may indicate the need for immediate adjustments to the dermal chelation schedule.
Dermal Chelation: Phase 3
Phase 3 begins when the body has synchronized with the DC schedule and releases toxins into the bloodstream only during the scheduled DC sessions. At this point, the body releases what appears to be a set amount of toxins each time. The amount released is based on the amount that needs to be removed from the body and the amount the equipment can remove in a session. During phase 3, clients have reported that their legs swell and tingle as they walk up to the entrance of our center. There are typically no negative symptoms or issues during this phase as long as clients do not skip their DC sessions.
The Focus of Phase 3
During phase 3, it seems that the body no longer focuses on cleaning the blood. Instead, it appears to focus on scheduling the release of a set amount of toxins into the blood. Then the body can focus on releasing those toxins. These toxins are released even if the DC process is not performed. We call this toxin dumping mode. As phase 3 progresses, the detox water begins to lighten, indicating that fewer and fewer toxins are being released. We theorize that the brain’s toxicity decreases at this point, allowing stem cells to survive their environment. In autistic individuals, the brain can begin to heal. At this point, the autistic individual begins to sleep excessively. Therefore, we call this the autism recovery sleeping phase.
Phase 3: Skipping DC Sessions While in Toxin Dumping Mode
Once entering toxin dumping mode, you cannot skip DC sessions. Why? Because your body can release large amounts of toxins at the scheduled time for a DC session. Skipping the DC sessions will cause these toxins to remain in the bloodstream until the next scheduled DC session. If the toxins released into the blood are highly toxic, the client will return to experiencing acute symptoms. The symptoms experienced will depend on the amount and type of toxin released, as seen in the Phase 2 Symptoms table above. A person can experience minor symptoms, such as feeling tired and sluggish, as energy is diverted from the extremities to the management of toxins. Or, a person might experience more severe symptoms such as feeling so sick that the person will, once again, be bedridden.
Dealing with Toxins From Skipped Dermal Chelations
Since the body is no longer in toxin storage mode, the toxins from the skipped chelation will still be present in the blood when it is time for the next chelation. The body will release its normal amount. This can cause twice as many toxins to be present for removal. If the DC equipment is already removing the maximum possible, it will be unable to remove additional toxins presented for removal. This will cause the blood to remain toxic.
The body will begin releasing fewer toxins to facilitate the removal of those remaining in the blood. Eventually, removing toxins from the blood will allow it to remain clean between chelations again. It typically takes 6-8 weeks for this process to occur. During this period, skipped chelations can allow large amounts of extremely harmful toxins to accumulate in the blood. Having these toxins in the blood for many weeks can cause major issues in organs such as the liver, heart, kidneys, and brain. These issues can be worse than the original issues before the dermal chelations were started.
As phase 3 continues, the toxic heavy metal load decreases, prompting the body to release fewer toxins with each DC. Moderate and sometimes only mild releases of the metal may occur during this phase. At this point, it may be recommended to begin decreasing the frequency or duration of the DC schedule.
Dermal Chelation: Phase 4
By the time phase 4 is entered, most of the stored toxins have been depleted, and the body is no longer releasing the maximum amount that the equipment can remove. Therefore, skipping appointments, while not recommended, can happen without major consequences. Since very little will be released into the blood, acute symptoms tend not to occur. Each DC session tends to release smaller amounts of toxins. So, the subsequent session can remove everything released into the blood from the skipped session and the current session. As the phase progresses, the client’s intermittent symptoms will eventually fade even if DC sessions are missed.
A person can normally stop the DC process at any time during phase 4 without serious consequences. The worst-case scenario would involve experiencing fatigue for a few weeks until the body realizes it needs to return to toxin-storage mode.
Dermal Chelation: Phase 5
The goal of phase 5 is to have a maintenance program of one DC every four or more weeks. Continuing the DC process is optional at this point. The body will release what it deems necessary each time. If a person suddenly stops the dermal chelations during this phase, the worst we have seen happen is minor fatigue.
[1] Aqua Detox. Scientific Research, The Evidence. 2008;8
[2] Valera B, Dewailly E, Poirier P. Environmental mercury exposure and blood pressure among Nunavik Inuit adults. Hypertension. 2009;54:981–986.
[3] Fillion M, Mergler D, Sousa Passos CJ, et al. A preliminary study of mercury exposure and blood pressure in the Brazilian Amazon. Environ Health. 2006;5:29–46.
