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Most commonly, heavy metals enter the body through food and a host of household<br />
items, including cookware, pesticides, plastics, and aluminum-based deodorants. While<br />
few people will experience severe heavy metal poisoning as a result of their everyday<br />
environment, taking steps to minimize exposure is a simple way to improve general wellbeing<br />
and stave off long-term ailments.<br />
To reduce exposure, look for all-natural alternatives to your favorite household products—<br />
especially antiperspirant deodorants, which often contain aluminum. As you might guess,<br />
rubbing microscopic particles of aluminum into a porous body surface is far from ideal.<br />
When it comes to cooking, swap low-quality metal cookware for ceramic, glass, and cast<br />
iron—as these materials are the least likely to add harmful toxins to the menu. Last, but<br />
not least, buy organic produce whenever possible. Luckily, <strong>SLO</strong> County is home to well<br />
over a dozen farmers’ markets stocked with local organic produce.<br />
If you suspect lead or other toxins might be lingering in your home—especially if your<br />
house was built before the ‘70s—consult with an expert to safely make necessary updates.<br />
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76 | <strong>SLO</strong> <strong>LIFE</strong> MAGAZINE | OCT/NOV <strong>2019</strong><br />
#5 DETOX IT OUT<br />
Feeling a little sluggish? Chronic low-level metal toxicity is relatively common and widely<br />
underdiagnosed. If you suspect heavy metals are weighing you down, a functional medicine<br />
practitioner can test your levels and recommend a safe detox process. Different tests provide<br />
different levels of information—but the most common include blood tests, hair testing,<br />
chelation challenge testing, and bone testing.<br />
Once heavy metal toxicity is confirmed, the first step is to remove their sources from your<br />
environment. The next step is to introduce detoxifying foods that bind to and flush out<br />
heavy metals. These include cilantro, garlic, wild blueberries, spirulina, chlorella, green tea,<br />
cruciferous vegetables, and lemon water. On the flip side, high-fat foods can attract and store<br />
metals—so a low-fat diet serves the body well during a heavy metal detox.<br />
While a thirty-day detox might give your body the boost it needs to reset, the best medicine<br />
is a healthy lifestyle. Seven to eight hours of sleep every night, whole plant-based foods, lots<br />
of water, and a daily dose of stress-free Central Coast sunshine does the trick. <strong>SLO</strong> <strong>LIFE</strong>
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