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You can reduce exposure to lead with the following steps:If you suspect you may have lead paint in your house, get advice on safe removal from the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at 800-RID-LEAD or the National Information Center at 800-LEAD-F...
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The following nutritional changes are recommended:.Increased consumption of fresh vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, whole grains, and seeds.Increased consumption of soluble fibers, such as pears, apples, oatmeal, oat bran, rye flour, dried beans, g...
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If blood levels of lead are high enough, the doctor may also prescribe chelation therapy. This refers to treatment with chemicals that bind to the lead and help the body pass it in urine at a faster rate.
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EDTA chelation became well known during the 1950s, when it was proposed as a method to cleanse the blood and blood vessel walls of toxins and minerals. The technique involves infusing a chemical called ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) into the blood. The therapy is sometimes given by mouth, and occasionally other chemicals may be used. Initially, chelation was used to treat heavy metal poisoning. It was felt by some observers that other benefits occurred in patients receiving this therapy. In current times, chelation practitioners may recommended this treatment for diabetes, for clogged arteries in the heart or legs (peripheral vascular disease), and for numerous other conditions. Twenty or more sessions may be recommended, and can cost several thousand dollars.
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Chelation therapy is an intravenous treatment designed to bind heavy metals in the body in order to treat heavy metal toxicity. Proponents claim it also treats coronary artery disease and other illnesses that may be linked to damage from free radi...
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Chelation therapy is an intravenous treatment designed to bind heavy metals in the body in order to treat heavy metal toxicity. Proponents claim it also treats coronary artery disease and other illnesses that may be linked to damage from free radi...
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