One of the programs that Sanoviv specializes in is mercury detoxification. Mercury is the most toxic, nonradioactive metal known to man. It is estimated that as many as 25 percent of the United States population suffers to some extent from heavy metal poisoning. In addition to the toxins we are exposed to in the environment, we should also look to our amalgam dental fillings as a source of possible contamination. Amalgam is a composite material, comprised of 53 percent mercury, 20 percent silver, 16 percent tin and 10 percent copper (with other additional trace elements).

The mercury component leaches out during a person's lifetime and this continual leaching is a major cause for concern. Depending on the number of fillings, an individual may be exposed to 10 to 100 micrograms (mcg) of methyl mercury each day from their amalgam dental fillings.

Why is Mercury So Bad For Us?

Mercury affects the body in two ways: directly and indirectly. Mercury poisons the body directly by attaching to cells, tissue, nerves, proteins, and enzymes, thereby disrupting the body's normal metabolic processes. But the harm it inflicts does not stop there; every time an atom of mercury attaches itself to the tissue, free radicals are formed in the process. This means the body not only has to detoxify mercury, but also has to control the new source of free radicals as well. Mercury is deposited in the liver, kidneys, spleen, and also in the brain. Once in the brain, it hardly ever leaves that organ during the patient's lifetime.

Don't We Have a Natural Cleansing Process?

It's true, our body is designed to detoxify and rid itself of a large array of toxins. Unfortunately, in our ever-increasingly contaminated world, we are facing a continual onslaught of pollutants and toxic substances. Without help, our body is fighting a losing battle.

How Can Sanoviv Help?

Sanoviv has developed a protocol for mercury detoxification that includes amalgam filling removal that is based on the protocol developed by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). The guidelines they suggest for mercury detox and amalgam filling removal are based on sound science. At Sanoviv Medical Center, they utilize an innovative, integrated treatment program for mercury detoxification. This includes amalgam filling removal, medical treatments, nutrition, exercise and body work-all of which help rid the body of toxins.

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