Re: adhd, connective tissue, mercury

[Guest guest]

Well,at the urging of my family (and me) I'm back on meds for

adhd. Its already doing amazing things. It really, really helps my

pain and connective tissue (?) disorder. My skin is better and my

joints, posture etc are improving. I also feel more in control

mentally.

--------> If you don't mind me asking what meds are you on?

THanks

Lynn

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[Guest guest]

> I guess what I'm wondering is will chelation reverse these lifelong

> problems? Has any adult been cured of adhd through chelation? ADHD

> is a huge problem - is it all mercury related or are some people

> just " wired " differently?

>

Several parts of the brain do not develop to their typical physical

size, leading to lessened capacity for signaling & reduced production

of certain key neurotransmitters. It's complicated, especially if

you're not into anatomy & physiology, biochemistry,

neuroendocrinology, etc. Most of the books & literature are geared

toward promoting the medications rather than explaining it, IMHO, not

to say medications aren't helpful when used properly. There is a book

called 'A User's Guide to the Brain' (I think the author is

Ratey) that explains neurological aspects of ADHD in a way that's easy

to understand, but like so much public information out there, it shies

away from discussing possible causes. Again and again in looking for

answers, I find the spectrum of learning disorders occurs in

vulnerable members of a population (and the vulnerable percentage is

pretty significant!) and are easily connected with exposures to heavy

metals like mercury & lead, as well as chemicals such as pesticides,

plastics, etc., that pass from mother to child in utero as well as

through breast milk. Environmental exposures continue throughout life

because the toxins are so pervasive. You might also check out the

book " Our Stolen Future " by Theo Colburn if you're seeking answers

on 'why?'. It's a compilation of research & results that link into

the ADHD-Autism spectrum, and touches on how the endocrine disrupting

metals & chemicals impair thyroid utilization & other hormones during

development, resulting in these neurological changes. It was really

great last week to meet a biology professor who actually uses it as

one of his textbooks for his Environmental Toxicology class!

If you're like me, getting rid (and I mean really rid) of plastics &

pesticide-laden foods will be surprisingly helpful, in addition to

chelating metals. Difficulty eliminating all of the toxic materials

is something we'll need to be compensating for our entire lives.

Given your scoliosis, I think it would be interesting for you to

investigate possible lead exposures because it concentrates in bone &

is connected with learning disabilities. You might also check with

Andy if you have a tough time using DMSA, because it would certainly

be stirring up lead in your system as a chelator.

Joanne

[Guest guest]

> I guess what I'm wondering is will chelation reverse these lifelong

> problems? Has any adult been cured of adhd through chelation? ADHD

> is a huge problem - is it all mercury related or are some people

> just " wired " differently?

>

Several parts of the brain do not develop to their typical physical

size, leading to lessened capacity for signaling & reduced production

of certain key neurotransmitters. It's complicated, especially if

you're not into anatomy & physiology, biochemistry,

neuroendocrinology, etc. Most of the books & literature are geared

toward promoting the medications rather than explaining it, IMHO, not

to say medications aren't helpful when used properly. There is a book

called 'A User's Guide to the Brain' (I think the author is

Ratey) that explains neurological aspects of ADHD in a way that's easy

to understand, but like so much public information out there, it shies

away from discussing possible causes. Again and again in looking for

answers, I find the spectrum of learning disorders occurs in

vulnerable members of a population (and the vulnerable percentage is

pretty significant!) and are easily connected with exposures to heavy

metals like mercury & lead, as well as chemicals such as pesticides,

plastics, etc., that pass from mother to child in utero as well as

through breast milk. Environmental exposures continue throughout life

because the toxins are so pervasive. You might also check out the

book " Our Stolen Future " by Theo Colburn if you're seeking answers

on 'why?'. It's a compilation of research & results that link into

the ADHD-Autism spectrum, and touches on how the endocrine disrupting

metals & chemicals impair thyroid utilization & other hormones during

development, resulting in these neurological changes. It was really

great last week to meet a biology professor who actually uses it as

one of his textbooks for his Environmental Toxicology class!

If you're like me, getting rid (and I mean really rid) of plastics &

pesticide-laden foods will be surprisingly helpful, in addition to

chelating metals. Difficulty eliminating all of the toxic materials

is something we'll need to be compensating for our entire lives.

Given your scoliosis, I think it would be interesting for you to

investigate possible lead exposures because it concentrates in bone &

is connected with learning disabilities. You might also check with

Andy if you have a tough time using DMSA, because it would certainly

be stirring up lead in your system as a chelator.

Joanne

[Guest guest]

> I guess what I'm wondering is will chelation reverse these lifelong

> problems? Has any adult been cured of adhd through chelation? ADHD

> is a huge problem - is it all mercury related or are some people

> just " wired " differently?

>

Several parts of the brain do not develop to their typical physical

size, leading to lessened capacity for signaling & reduced production

of certain key neurotransmitters. It's complicated, especially if

you're not into anatomy & physiology, biochemistry,

neuroendocrinology, etc. Most of the books & literature are geared

toward promoting the medications rather than explaining it, IMHO, not

to say medications aren't helpful when used properly. There is a book

called 'A User's Guide to the Brain' (I think the author is

Ratey) that explains neurological aspects of ADHD in a way that's easy

to understand, but like so much public information out there, it shies

away from discussing possible causes. Again and again in looking for

answers, I find the spectrum of learning disorders occurs in

vulnerable members of a population (and the vulnerable percentage is

pretty significant!) and are easily connected with exposures to heavy

metals like mercury & lead, as well as chemicals such as pesticides,

plastics, etc., that pass from mother to child in utero as well as

through breast milk. Environmental exposures continue throughout life

because the toxins are so pervasive. You might also check out the

book " Our Stolen Future " by Theo Colburn if you're seeking answers

on 'why?'. It's a compilation of research & results that link into

the ADHD-Autism spectrum, and touches on how the endocrine disrupting

metals & chemicals impair thyroid utilization & other hormones during

development, resulting in these neurological changes. It was really

great last week to meet a biology professor who actually uses it as

one of his textbooks for his Environmental Toxicology class!

If you're like me, getting rid (and I mean really rid) of plastics &

pesticide-laden foods will be surprisingly helpful, in addition to

chelating metals. Difficulty eliminating all of the toxic materials

is something we'll need to be compensating for our entire lives.

Given your scoliosis, I think it would be interesting for you to

investigate possible lead exposures because it concentrates in bone &

is connected with learning disabilities. You might also check with

Andy if you have a tough time using DMSA, because it would certainly

be stirring up lead in your system as a chelator.

Joanne

[Guest guest]

There are different types of ADHD. Not all have brain abnormalities.

As far as I know, Andy thinks that ADD is caused by Hg most of the

time and will be cured with proper chelation...

>

> > I guess what I'm wondering is will chelation reverse these

lifelong

> > problems? Has any adult been cured of adhd through chelation?

ADHD

> > is a huge problem - is it all mercury related or are some people

> > just " wired " differently?

> >

>

> Several parts of the brain do not develop to their typical physical

> size, leading to lessened capacity for signaling & reduced

production

> of certain key neurotransmitters. It's complicated, especially if

> you're not into anatomy & physiology, biochemistry,

> neuroendocrinology, etc. Most of the books & literature are geared

> toward promoting the medications rather than explaining it, IMHO,

not

> to say medications aren't helpful when used properly. There is a

book

> called 'A User's Guide to the Brain' (I think the author is

> Ratey) that explains neurological aspects of ADHD in a way that's

easy

> to understand, but like so much public information out there, it

shies

> away from discussing possible causes. Again and again in looking

for

> answers, I find the spectrum of learning disorders occurs in

> vulnerable members of a population (and the vulnerable percentage

is

> pretty significant!) and are easily connected with exposures to

heavy

> metals like mercury & lead, as well as chemicals such as

pesticides,

> plastics, etc., that pass from mother to child in utero as well as

> through breast milk. Environmental exposures continue throughout

life

> because the toxins are so pervasive. You might also check out the

> book " Our Stolen Future " by Theo Colburn if you're seeking answers

> on 'why?'. It's a compilation of research & results that link into

> the ADHD-Autism spectrum, and touches on how the endocrine

disrupting

> metals & chemicals impair thyroid utilization & other hormones

during

> development, resulting in these neurological changes. It was

really

> great last week to meet a biology professor who actually uses it as

> one of his textbooks for his Environmental Toxicology class!

>

> If you're like me, getting rid (and I mean really rid) of plastics

&

> pesticide-laden foods will be surprisingly helpful, in addition to

> chelating metals. Difficulty eliminating all of the toxic

materials

> is something we'll need to be compensating for our entire lives.

>

> Given your scoliosis, I think it would be interesting for you to

> investigate possible lead exposures because it concentrates in bone

&

> is connected with learning disabilities. You might also check with

> Andy if you have a tough time using DMSA, because it would

certainly

> be stirring up lead in your system as a chelator.

>

> Joanne

>

[Guest guest]

> Given your scoliosis, I think it would be interesting for you to

> investigate possible lead exposures because it concentrates in bone &

---thanks Joann. Actually, its looking alot like a copper problem.

I've had a couple of hair tests/urine test where copper was off the

page. I also have deranged minerals so that would mean mercury/copper

issues? Anyway, copper problems are frequently implicated in

scoliosis. I always had white specks on my nails growing up which

points to a zinc deficiency. I'm just all messed up.