NAMI group to look at toxicity effects on mental health
Since the advent of the industrial revolution over 200 years ago, our bodies have been continually exposed to more and more toxins from what we ingest, through the skin, and what we breathe. Research has shown, through the examination of umbilical cord blood samples, that a baby born today comes into this world with 270 carcinogenic toxins acquired from its mother. Toxins are found in our food, clothing fibers, carpeting, bedding, pesticides, cosmetics, your fluoride toothpaste, medicines, furniture, some building materials and even our technological devices.
Researchers have found that toxins have major effects on our brains causing challenging behaviors, cognitive disabilities (including dementia), depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses. These brain-changes result from inflammation in the body caused by the irritation of toxins.
Heavy metals such as mercury, lead, aluminum, cadmium and several others are present in our environment and easily enter the body. It has been shown that heavy metal toxicity is connected to emotional and mental health challenges, according to research reported through the National Institutes of Health and PubMed. These toxic metals can travel to the brain and cross the blood-brain barrier in some instances, especially in an older person whose blood-brain barrier has become weakened and more vulnerable. When the metal enters the body, the body doesn’t recognize it as something to be excreted and, so, then stores it in the fat cells.
Mold is a significant threat to our bodies causing sicknesses manifested in many ways including respiratory illnesses and Alzheimer’s. Dr. Dale Bredesen reported in his new book “The End of Alzheimer’s” that mold is the cause of one type of Alzheimer’s dementia. Twenty five percent of the population is genetically susceptible to mold illness. Seventy percent of the Alzheimer’s population has a problem with mold. Alzheimer’s caused by mold is reversible using Dr. Bredesen’s protocol, according to research.
Parasites cause some mental health issues. If we don’t travel outside the United States, we might think that we are safe from parasites. Unfortunately, you can become a host to parasites no matter where you are or have been. Parasites can cause major headaches, major depression, anxiety, bloating, back pain, leg pain, and mental and cognitive decline.
The good news is that heavy metals, mold and parasites can be detoxified from the body using safe, natural, inexpensive protocols.
On Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall, “The Effect of Toxicity on Mental Health and Cognitive Decline and How to Overcome It” will be presented by NAMI Piscataquis County. This video will examine the extent of the toxicity problem today and share the natural and safe ways to detoxify your body to improve your mental and overall health. This program is free and open to anyone interested in the topic.
Please register in advance for this program for seating and refreshments by contacting 924-7903 or nami.piscataquis@gmail.com.