Heavy metal detox is one of the most important things to do in today’s world laden with chemicals and toxins everywhere. In this post, we shall look at 5 effective ways on how to remove heavy metals from the body naturally. Please read on…

Symptoms of Heavy Metal Poisoning 

How would you know that you are suffering from heavy metal poisoning? The truth is, it can be very vague & difficult diagnosing heavy metal poisoning. As heavy metals build up in your body due to the food you eat, water you drink, dental fillings, pollution, etc, your whole system feels sluggish, weakened and not functioning optimally. Here are some of the symptoms of heavy metal poisoning:

• Chronic joint aches & pains 
• Dehydration 
• Anemia 
• Low appetite 
• Brain fog 
• Chronic fatigue 
• Dry cracked skin
• Low blood pressure 
• Nausea
• Dizziness 
• Vitamin and mineral deficiencies 
• Constant headaches/migraines 
• Depression 
• Anxiety 
• Mood swings 
• Gastrointestinal issues 
• Numbness, tingling & paralysis 

Heavy Metals that May be Present in Your Body

Heavy metals are found on the ground we walk on, water, food especially processed foods, cleaning supplies, skin care/makeup products, air we breathe, etc. Some of the heavy metals that can make their way into your body include: 

• Aluminum
• Arsenic 
• Cadmium
• Lead 
• Mercury 

How to Remove Heavy Metals from the Body Naturally 

1.    Eat these Detox Foods 

When it comes to removing heavy metals from the body naturally, the foods you consume can play a big part! Certain foods have detoxification properties that help bind to heavy metals and flush them out of the body through our excretory channels. 

Some of the powerful detox foods you can consume to remove heavy metals include: chlorella, spirulina, cilantro, pectin-rich foods such as apple, pears & citrus fruits, Sulphur-rich foods such as broccoli, onions & garlic. Read more in my article here: 7 Foods to Help Remove Heavy Metals from the Body

2.    Filter Your Water 

One of the major ways heavy metals get into our systems is through the water we drink! Always filter your water and make sure it’s coming from clean sources. Some of the heavy metals that may be found in water include lead and arsenic. 

Get yourself a water filter to help purify your water from heavy metals, toxic chemicals and dirt so that you can enjoy pure, safe, fresh water that hydrates your body without causing harm.

3.    Sweat, Sweat, Sweat 

Sweating is a natural body process that helps us remove toxins and wastes from our bodies. However, due to our busy and sedentary lifestyles of today, most of us barely sweat it out. Make sure you work out regularly to make your body sweat so it naturally eliminates toxins from the body. 

Try treadmill, cardio, jogging, skipping or any other exercise that easily makes you sweat. 

4.    Consume Fresh Green Juices 

Green juices are a great way of getting lots of nutritious veggies into your diet. They contain leafy greens that are rich in the green pigment chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is very important in the detoxification process of the body. It helps remove heavy metals and toxins from our blood stream. 

These vibrant fresh green juices are also very alkalizing to our bodies, which helps boost liver function thus enabling the liver to process and eliminate toxins from our system efficiently. 

5.    Soak in a Clay Bath

Soaking in a relaxing warm bath containing bentonite clay can help detoxify your system! Bentonite clay is known to bind to heavy metals and toxins from the body and remove them through the skin. 

Add 1-2 cups of bentonite clay into a warm bath, stir well and relax for 15 minutes. You can also add 1 cup of Epsom salts for an added detoxification effect!