Guest guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 I struggle with the chlorella thing, too. Occasionally, I'm still taking a green drink (and they inevitably have some chlorella), because it's extremely energizing for me and I suspect goes a long way toward helping maintain better pH levels. Giant green salads work, too, but I can't always eat them. Joanne > > I know you do not recommend Chlorella. But in your book on page 129 > you say one of the things contraindicated in mercury toxic people is > (among others) " Chlorella or other algae, especially in large amounts " . > My doc (a DAN doc) follows your protocol for chelation but does things > differently post amalagam removal. She was upset I had 3 amalgams > removed at the same time. I did get IV Vit C (nothing added to it), > but with a horrible reaction to the provsional crown material, I was > an emotional wreck the same evening and quite upset 2-3 days after. > She has asked me to take Chlorella 3 times a day, 2 pills each dose. > > Do you consider this a 'large amount'? I have taken it hesistantly > since yesterday. This afternoon I notice a slight headache in the > right temple area. I get the occasional tremor, muscle twitch, but > this has been happening off and on ever since 3 months when the first > amalgam was drilled out. The tremors had stopped when I took > supplements - calcium, magnesium, pottasium, but came back again when > the 2nd dental appt involved extracting a root-canaled tooth and an > amalgamed wisdom tooth. > > Please help, I am confused and trying not to get too desperate. I > thought I would take Chlorella for a week and then stop - just get the > initial phase of mercury out to settle things a bit. (Feel free to yell). > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 I struggle with the chlorella thing, too. Occasionally, I'm still taking a green drink (and they inevitably have some chlorella), because it's extremely energizing for me and I suspect goes a long way toward helping maintain better pH levels. Giant green salads work, too, but I can't always eat them. Joanne > > I know you do not recommend Chlorella. But in your book on page 129 > you say one of the things contraindicated in mercury toxic people is > (among others) " Chlorella or other algae, especially in large amounts " . > My doc (a DAN doc) follows your protocol for chelation but does things > differently post amalagam removal. She was upset I had 3 amalgams > removed at the same time. I did get IV Vit C (nothing added to it), > but with a horrible reaction to the provsional crown material, I was > an emotional wreck the same evening and quite upset 2-3 days after. > She has asked me to take Chlorella 3 times a day, 2 pills each dose. > > Do you consider this a 'large amount'? I have taken it hesistantly > since yesterday. This afternoon I notice a slight headache in the > right temple area. I get the occasional tremor, muscle twitch, but > this has been happening off and on ever since 3 months when the first > amalgam was drilled out. The tremors had stopped when I took > supplements - calcium, magnesium, pottasium, but came back again when > the 2nd dental appt involved extracting a root-canaled tooth and an > amalgamed wisdom tooth. > > Please help, I am confused and trying not to get too desperate. I > thought I would take Chlorella for a week and then stop - just get the > initial phase of mercury out to settle things a bit. (Feel free to yell). > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 I struggle with the chlorella thing, too. Occasionally, I'm still taking a green drink (and they inevitably have some chlorella), because it's extremely energizing for me and I suspect goes a long way toward helping maintain better pH levels. Giant green salads work, too, but I can't always eat them. Joanne > > I know you do not recommend Chlorella. But in your book on page 129 > you say one of the things contraindicated in mercury toxic people is > (among others) " Chlorella or other algae, especially in large amounts " . > My doc (a DAN doc) follows your protocol for chelation but does things > differently post amalagam removal. She was upset I had 3 amalgams > removed at the same time. I did get IV Vit C (nothing added to it), > but with a horrible reaction to the provsional crown material, I was > an emotional wreck the same evening and quite upset 2-3 days after. > She has asked me to take Chlorella 3 times a day, 2 pills each dose. > > Do you consider this a 'large amount'? I have taken it hesistantly > since yesterday. This afternoon I notice a slight headache in the > right temple area. I get the occasional tremor, muscle twitch, but > this has been happening off and on ever since 3 months when the first > amalgam was drilled out. The tremors had stopped when I took > supplements - calcium, magnesium, pottasium, but came back again when > the 2nd dental appt involved extracting a root-canaled tooth and an > amalgamed wisdom tooth. > > Please help, I am confused and trying not to get too desperate. I > thought I would take Chlorella for a week and then stop - just get the > initial phase of mercury out to settle things a bit. (Feel free to yell). > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 > > I know you do not recommend Chlorella. But in your book on page 129 > you say one of the things contraindicated in mercury toxic people is > (among others) " Chlorella or other algae, especially in large amounts " . > My doc (a DAN doc) follows your protocol for chelation but does things > differently post amalagam removal. She was upset I had 3 amalgams > removed at the same time. I did get IV Vit C (nothing added to it), > but with a horrible reaction to the provsional crown material, I was > an emotional wreck the same evening and quite upset 2-3 days after. > She has asked me to take Chlorella 3 times a day, 2 pills each dose. > She DOESN'T use Andy's protocol if she is telling you to take chlorella. Chlorella is clearly not part of Andy's protocol. It is just going to make you sicker. > Do you consider this a 'large amount'? The thing about the large amount is just that the more you take the sicker you will get. There is a lot of false information circulating about chlorella, some people get fooled by it, and the point is if someone wants to test it on themselves they won't make themselves quite so sick if they take a small amount (although we have had reports from people who got extremely sick with small amounts). I have taken it hesistantly > since yesterday. This afternoon I notice a slight headache in the > right temple area. I get the occasional tremor, muscle twitch, but > this has been happening off and on ever since 3 months when the first > amalgam was drilled out. The tremors had stopped when I took > supplements - calcium, magnesium, pottasium, but came back again when > the 2nd dental appt involved extracting a root-canaled tooth and an > amalgamed wisdom tooth. > > Please help, I am confused and trying not to get too desperate. I > thought I would take Chlorella for a week and then stop - just get the > initial phase of mercury out to settle things a bit. (Feel free to yell). > Hope you don't mind if I holler because Andy isn't here reading everyday. Don't take the chlorella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 > > I know you do not recommend Chlorella. But in your book on page 129 > you say one of the things contraindicated in mercury toxic people is > (among others) " Chlorella or other algae, especially in large amounts " . > My doc (a DAN doc) follows your protocol for chelation but does things > differently post amalagam removal. She was upset I had 3 amalgams > removed at the same time. I did get IV Vit C (nothing added to it), > but with a horrible reaction to the provsional crown material, I was > an emotional wreck the same evening and quite upset 2-3 days after. > She has asked me to take Chlorella 3 times a day, 2 pills each dose. Chlorella does not chelate anything and will not " settle things " . If you want to relieve mercury symptoms, try taking DMSA in low, frequent doses for 3 or more days. This will reduce the amount of mercury floating around. > Do you consider this a 'large amount'? I have taken it hesistantly > since yesterday. This afternoon I notice a slight headache in the > right temple area. I get the occasional tremor, muscle twitch, but > this has been happening off and on ever since 3 months when the first > amalgam was drilled out. The tremors had stopped when I took > supplements - calcium, magnesium, pottasium, but came back again when > the 2nd dental appt involved extracting a root-canaled tooth and an > amalgamed wisdom tooth. Chlorella makes lots of people worse. It is high sulfur, it can be contaminated with mercury, and there are so many better things you can take to address symptoms. If the cal/mag helped with tremors before, keep taking it. > Please help, I am confused and trying not to get too desperate. I > thought I would take Chlorella for a week and then stop - just get the > initial phase of mercury out to settle things a bit. (Feel free to yell). > Just get started with DMSA. If you want to reduce mercury levels, you need to use a chelator. Chlorella isn't one no matter what they tell you. -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 > > > She DOESN'T use Andy's protocol if she is telling you to take > chlorella. Chlorella is clearly not part of Andy's protocol. It is > just going to make you sicker. > > That's what I thought too! It is not 100% his protocol. I was told by her it was my responsibilty what I wanted to do about taking the Chlorella, since she follows it even tho' Andy does not recommend it. This is very frustrating because I started seeing her since she is a DAN doctor, familiar with mercury toxicity issues and knows of SCD that I follow for my Crohn's, and she asked me to get Andy's book! > > > > > > Hope you don't mind if I holler because Andy isn't here reading > everyday. Don't take the chlorella. > > Thanks for the holler!> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 > > > She DOESN'T use Andy's protocol if she is telling you to take > chlorella. Chlorella is clearly not part of Andy's protocol. It is > just going to make you sicker. > > That's what I thought too! It is not 100% his protocol. I was told by her it was my responsibilty what I wanted to do about taking the Chlorella, since she follows it even tho' Andy does not recommend it. This is very frustrating because I started seeing her since she is a DAN doctor, familiar with mercury toxicity issues and knows of SCD that I follow for my Crohn's, and she asked me to get Andy's book! > > > > > > Hope you don't mind if I holler because Andy isn't here reading > everyday. Don't take the chlorella. > > Thanks for the holler!> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 > > Chlorella does not chelate anything and will not " settle things " . > > If you want to relieve mercury symptoms, try taking DMSA in low, > frequent doses for 3 or more days. This will reduce the amount of > mercury floating around. > > Do you mean take DMSA for 3 or more days just for once and then stop till I am ready to chelate about a month later? > Chlorella makes lots of people worse. It is high sulfur, it can > be contaminated with mercury, and there are so many better things > you can take to address symptoms. If the cal/mag helped with > tremors before, keep taking it. > It is not just the tremors, it is also the occasional uneasy, slight panic feeling (which seems to have subsided considerably after I started to take homeopathic 'Hepar Sulph' and 'Gelsimium' on the advice of my homeopathic doc whom I speak with on occasion for digestive issues every couple of months - he did not know much about the amalgam issues but suggested Hepar Sulph as an antidote to mercury for a few days (4) and to then stop and see how I feel. His suggestion was that the immune system needs support to fight things, so my panic feelings need to be worked on (that is why Gelsimium as well as Bach FLowers Rescue Remedy were also suggested). > > Just get started with DMSA. If you want to reduce mercury levels, > you need to use a chelator. Chlorella isn't one no matter what > they tell you. > > -- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 > > > > > Chlorella does not chelate anything and will not " settle things " . > > > > If you want to relieve mercury symptoms, try taking DMSA in low, > > frequent doses for 3 or more days. This will reduce the amount of > > mercury floating around. > > > > > > Do you mean take DMSA for 3 or more days just for once and then stop > till I am ready to chelate about a month later? First off, my memory is that your amalgams are all out now, right? If so, it is really up to you. You can start using DMSA 4 days after removal. It may be helpful, but it is a personal decision when to get started. Actually, from what you say below, I think you may want to get some adrenal support first. > > Chlorella makes lots of people worse. It is high sulfur, it can > > be contaminated with mercury, and there are so many better things > > you can take to address symptoms. If the cal/mag helped with > > tremors before, keep taking it. > > > It is not just the tremors, it is also the occasional uneasy, slight > panic feeling (which seems to have subsided considerably after I > started to take homeopathic 'Hepar Sulph' and 'Gelsimium' on the > advice of my homeopathic doc whom I speak with on occasion for > digestive issues every couple of months - he did not know much about > the amalgam issues but suggested Hepar Sulph as an antidote to mercury > for a few days (4) and to then stop and see how I feel. His suggestion > was that the immune system needs support to fight things, so my panic > feelings need to be worked on (that is why Gelsimium as well as Bach > FLowers Rescue Remedy were also suggested). I have not taken Hepar Sulph. I did take Gelsimium (sp?) which was given for adrenal issues (I think). I felt it helped short-term, but within a couple of months, my adrenals went downhill and I was in for a bad time after that for 6 months. Are you using anything for adrenal support? Have you had any testing? If you haven't had testing yet, you can try things from the HFS like adrenal cortex extract, or herbs for adrenals. For me, my adrenals were on the edge before removal. After removal and especially after I started chelating, the adrenal issues worsened. I encourage you to make sure your adrenals are supported. -- > > Just get started with DMSA. If you want to reduce mercury levels, > > you need to use a chelator. Chlorella isn't one no matter what > > they tell you. > > > > -- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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