An epidemic of childhood behavioral disorders is sweeping the globe. Research suggests that heavy metal toxicity may be one of the underlying causes of childhood behavioral disorders, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and tics.
It is normal for children to be energetic and occasionally distracted, upset, or argumentative. However, when these behaviors become disruptive and cause harm to the child or others, a behavioral disorder diagnosis may be made. Recent research indicates that one in six children in the United States is afflicted with developmental and behavioral disorders, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety disorder, learning disorders, and conduct disorders.
According to neurology experts Philippe Grandjean and Philip Landrigan in a 2014 report in The Lancet Neurology, "a silent pandemic of neurodevelopment toxicity" is disabling children worldwide and contributing to the meteoric rise of ADHD, ASD, and other behavioral disorders. What is responsible for the rapidly rising rates of behavioral disorders in children? Research indicates that heavy metal exposure promotes neurodevelopmental toxicity and may be one of the underlying causes of childhood behavioral disorders.
Childhood exposure to mercury occurs primarily through the consumption of seafood and dental amalgams. Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that directly passes through the blood-brain barrier and accumulates in brain tissue and the spinal cord, disrupting neurological function.
Children are especially susceptible to the harmful effects of mercury, and a growing body of research indicates that mercury exposure is associated with an increased risk of behavioral disorders.
• Prenatal mercury exposure, measured through samples of cord
blood is associated with ADHD symptoms in children.
• A systematic review of 44 studies concluded that mercury levels
were significantly higher in the whole blood, red blood cells, and
brains of autistic subjects compared to controls.
• Mercury content in ambient air is linked to an increased prevalence
of autism in children.
• Even low levels of mercury are harmful to the developing brain
and have been associate
Lead
Lead is a pervasive environmental toxin that adversely affects the
developing nervous system in children. Children may be exposed
to lead through paint chips, dust, and water pipes in homes built
prior to 1978, as well as dirt, drinking water, and air pollution.
• In animal studies, prenatal exposure to lead has been found to alter synapses in the brain, impairing neurotransmission and learning behaviors.
• Children who grew up near the location of a former lead refinery were found to have a higher risk of ADHD.
• Even very low levels of lead have adverse effects on the brain and behavior in children. Blood lead levels less than l.8µg/dl, well below the CDC's recommended threshold of Sug of lead per DL of blood, are associated with an increased risk of ADHD. This suggests that there is no safe limit for lead exposure in children.
Manganese
Manganese is a heavy metal required by the body in small amounts to create antioxidant enzymes for the metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids and promote bone development and wound healing. It can be found in foods such as green leafy vegetables, tea, and legumes. However, manganese toxicity can occur when manganese dust from sources such as chemical manufacturing and welding are inhaled or when high levels of manganese are present in drinking water.
• Manganese exposure has been linked to ADHD.
• Children exposed to high levels of manganese through drinking water have been found to experience diminished intellectual function and behavioral problems.
Arsenic
Arsenic has become a common contaminant in soil and groundwater due to its prevalence as a byproduct of industrial manufacturing processes. Arsenic is also present at high levels in conventionally raised poultry, which is fed arsenic-containing drugs, and in rice from India and areas outside of California. Urine arsenic levels have been associated with decreased IQ in children.
How Heavy Metals Harm the Brain
Heavy metals pass through the blood-brain barrier and accumulate in brain tissue. Once in the brain, they harm neurological function through several mechanisms.
• Heavy metals displace essential minerals such as zinc and iron that are required for neurotransmitter production.
• Heavy metals induce oxidative stress, which reduces neuronal plasticity and impairs learning and behavior.
• Aluminum accumulates in the immune cells of the brain. This may provoke an inflammatory immune response that ultimately affects neurological function and behavior.
Testimonies
Testimony 1
However, he was still in very poor shape. He could talk about many different things, and we set on the task of getting him to understand the world around him, which was a MAJOR project that took thousands of hours and is too long to detail here. With Protandim, he had a tendency to backslide if he stopped using it, but it looks very, very much like he had encephalitis and the Protandim fixed that. This explains why he made such gains in being calmer, more communicative, less obsessive/compulsive, and more aware of the world. After 2 years, though, he plateaued and stopped making gains on Protandim. With TRS, it's different. His problems just go away with no backslide. His ability to talk is amazing, and he is voracious about learning, though he uses educational YouTube videos for most of his learning. With Protandim, he was violent every 1-3 weeks. With TRS, it's every 1-2 months. He's making career goals because he sees his own improvement and feels he can move forward: before, he saw his own condition and had no hope for his own future. Showers are now nice, not painful.
However, he was still in very poor shape. He could talk about many different things, and we set on the task of getting him to understand the world around him, which was a MAJOR project that took thousands of hours and is too long to detail here. With Protandim, he had a tendency to backslide if he stopped using it, but it looks very, very much like he had encephalitis and the Protandim fixed that. This explains why he made such gains in being calmer, more communicative, less obsessive/compulsive, and more aware of the world. After 2 years, though, he plateaued and stopped making gains on Protandim. With TRS, it's different. His problems just go away with no backslide. His ability to talk is amazing, and he is voracious about learning, though he uses educational YouTube videos for most of his learning. With Protandim, he was violent every 1-3 weeks. With TRS, it's every 1-2 months. He's making career goals because he sees his own improvement and feels he can move forward: before, he saw his own condition and had no hope for his own future. Showers are now nice, not painful.
He has almost no compulsions and is actually a witty 17-year old who's quick to make a joke. He still suffers from anxiety and basically PTSD from all the trauma, still has some mild memory issues, and he still has ADHD, but he's now calm when at home, fully in communication with those around him, banters, and is recovering his education. He did have a lot of discomfort and occasional pain after using TRS, even 1 spray. Now he can take 6 sprays with no issues. My son certainly still has problems to overcome, but he's expected to make a full recovery in the next 5 years or so, which is amazing when his future only held a lifetime promise of disability before.
Testimony 2
Day 4: My boyfriend feels sick, but we assumed he would feel the detoxing the most because he's got the worst immune system out of all of us. He said he's been sweating more, too. I feel great! I'm sweating more than usual, but I've been doing Himalayan/Epsom/Dead Sea salt baths to draw out even more toxins. My muscles hurt less than usual, and I'm sleeping better. My Autistic son -WOW, JUST WOW. I have NEVER seen him so cairn in his entire life. I felt like I met my son for the first time last night. He was sitting on the couch having a normal conversation with us about baseball. No nervous flapping, no tics, no nail-biting. Just a normal kid watching baseball with his parents. I am FLOORED. My ADHD son -ALSO an amazing transformation. He is getting his sentences out faster instead of getting confused and stuck in his head when he's trying to express himself. His overall attitude has gone from negative, complaining every day, to happy and positive. His eyes even look brighter. My 7-month-old daughter; Not much of a change; her eyes seem brighter blue; she seems more aware of her body and more confident in her movements. Been harder to get her to sleep at night, but this could just be a symptom of the detoxing. This has been our experience in just 3 days, and we are on day 4. I'm already in amazement.
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