Episode 06 | Heavy Metal Detoxification Before And After Silver Fillings (Amalgam) Removal

Metal Detoxification Before And After Silver Fillings (Amalgam) Removal

In this episode of The Claudine Phillips Show, I discuss what happened when my amalgams were removed unsafely and the dangers of mercury fillings. We discuss the importance of choosing the right dentist, the the protocol to take when considering removal. I do not want you to experience what I experienced so I have created this podcast just for you! And don’t forget, I have a free pdf waiting for you at the end!

What you will learn this week:

My Story of Unsafe Amalgam Removal
What Do I Need to Know About Mercury?
Where Do I Begin When Considering Amalgam Removal?
Preparing For the Removal
Protocol Before and After Amalgam Removal
Anitinflammatory Tea

My Story of Unsafe Amalgam Removal

Many years ago I made a huge mistake that cost me years of my life. As a result to this decision I made, my brain fog was unprecedented, my fatigue was crippling, my relationships wained due to unpredictable health status on the daily, and my family was feeling the effects of “mom not feeling well”, ever. What was that fatal decision? On a whim, I decided to get a silver filling removed while getting a cleaning by a new dentist. Dr Dentist told me I had a broken filling and it needed replacement. “Would you like to have your filling replaced now?” At that time, I had heard of amalgams being toxic, so I thought, “What the heck, let’s get her removed. What is the worst that could happen?” Years later I am still paying for that fatal and uninformed decision.

The dentist conducting this procedure was not trained in safe amalgam removal what so ever. Due to the doctor not having the education of a safe removal protocol in place, upon removal, I was exposed to significant amounts of mercury vapors that were detrimental to my health. I cringe to think that I laid there as he drilled out the mercury and other heavy metals from my tooth and the vapors just flew and were absorbed into my system. Not a single precaution was made. I immediately entered a health crisis. I became sick with the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, began to have hair loss, experienced extreme fatigue, and slowly increased in weight regardless of efforts due to my sudden metal overload.

“I immediately entered a health crisis. I became sick with the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, began to have hair loss, experienced extreme fatigue, and slowly increased in weight regardless of efforts due to my sudden metal overload.”

What Do I Need to Know About Mercury?

Not only is mercury vapor known to be released from dental mercury amalgam fillings at higher rates during brushing, cleaning, clenching of teeth, and chewing, it is the most toxic upon removal. When I had that one filling removed years ago, I was exposed to significant amounts of mercury vapors. All dental amalgam restorations contain approximately 50% mercury, and reports and research are consistent that these fillings emit mercury vapors. Scientific research demonstrates that dental mercury amalgam exposes dental professionals, dental staff, dental patients, and fetuses to releases of mercury vapor, mercury-containing particulate, and/or other forms of mercury contamination. etc. and mercury is also known to be released during the placement, replacement, and removal of dental mercury amalgam fillings. Bottomline, unsafe amalgam removal process releases mercury vapor and particles that can be harmful to the patient, the dentist, the dental staff, and the environment. This is why I am writing this 3 part series on amalgam removal: Part 1: Safe Amalgam Removal, Part 2: Detoxification Before and After Removal (this article), and Part 3: The Dangers of Heavy Metal Toxicity.

Where Do I Begin When Considering Amalgam Removal?

In Part 1, we discussed what a biological dentist was and the necessity of obtaining one when it not only comes to amalgam removal, but to total health. We listed the protocol to discuss with your biological dentist to help you decide who was best for you. Hiring the right biological dentist is key and is as important as the preparation you do before the removal and support you do after removal. Preparation before the removal allows the detoxification pathways to be optimized, open and ready for the detoxification that is required post removal. We are in special OPS mode and are going to go into super detail in this article, but here is an easy way to remember the steps to keep you safe and supported the entire way through the amalgam removal process: OPS (Open Pathways, Protect During, and Support and Detox After)

Metal Removal Protocol

Preparing For the Removal

Removing amalgams safely is priority, but even this important step does not mean you are free from heavy metals, specifically mercury. Mercury has slowly been released ever since it was placed in your mouth. Could that be years? Decades? It has has been stored in your fatty tissues and we need to open up your detoxification pathways to get them out. And this is no sprint. It can take up to 18 years for the body to clean out half the mercury naturally from the body once the amalgam fillings are removed. It is a marathon worth running. Especially if you are willing to give your right arm to feel better.

Before Removal

Once you have resourced a biological dentist, reviewed proper protocols with him/her, and have decided he/she is the one, preparation begins. Allow at least two weeks prior to your appointment for this preparation phase. In Functional Medicine, a 5-R protocol, as outlined below, is typically an initial step in supporting the GI-Immune system restoration and support and detoxification requires strong gastrointestinal health:

STEP 1: Implementation of the 5-R protocol:

Remove (bugs, drugs, inflammatory foods). The Anti-inflammatory Diet: Preparation, of course, begins with Diet. Adopting an Anti-inflammatory diet is key to calming the system and priming it for its detoxification process. You can find a great resource in Food: What the Heck Should I Eat by Dr. Mark Hyman, MD . Stop taking any and all medication that is deemed unnecessary and may be just a habit (meds doctors have not prescribed you like asprin, etc) As for “bugs”, If you are able to meet with a functional health practitioner that can test you for any bugs (EBV, h pylori, lyme,…) in your system and begin an elimination process, that would further support gut health and therefore support your detoxification pathways.

Replace (stomach and bile acids, enzymes, amino acids) Working with a functional medicine practitioner, replace digestive secretions: add back things like digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid and bile acids that are required for proper digestion and that may be compromised by diet, drugs, diseases, aging, or other factors.

Reinoculate (probiotics, prebiotics, commensal yeasts) Starting on prebiotics and probiotics through food and supplementation will flood your gut with beneficial bacteria, therefore, increasing your immune system which supports the (can be) heavy hitting detoxification process. Pre and probiotics are powerful detoxifiers and are very nutrient dense foods carrying the essential B vitamins important in the methylation process which is part of the detoxification process. You can find pre and probiotics in fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, and homemade sauerkraut to name a few.

Repair (Nutrients, botanicals, amino acids, healthy fats) This is a phase where it is essential to work with a functional health practitioner. He/She may conduct advanced laboratory testing in order to decipher your best approach to creating a healthy gut microbiome (key to the detoxification process). You may begin an herbal regime to remove the “bugs”, a supplementation program to supply the body with missing vitamins and minerals to be at your best health, and proper protein supplementation may be a part of this process as well.

Rebalance (Nutrition, sleep, exercise) Making sure that you get AT LEAST 8 hours of sleep is essential in total health. Sleeping is key to the repair and recovery of the body. Think about it this way, if we depend on the body daily to perform and provide, and never give it a break to recover and regenerate, then it will not do its daily job at its fullest and never heal. Exercising at least 30 minutes a day is essential to allow the body to sweat and eliminate toxins. We must balance out the calories are are taking in, we must continue to provide resistance to our bones to keep them strong, and last, to push the muscles past comfort in order to keep our body strong and able to carry us though a very long and healthy life. Then we must continue to maintain an anti-inflammatory diet throughout a lifetime, with grace of cheat meals here and there, because life!

STEP 2: Order supplements:

The following supplements are to be ordered a minimum of two weeks prior to the removal of your amalgams. Your post removal protocol actually starts the day of removal, so it is vital to check deliver dates if ordering online. You can click on each supplement to order online if that’s your jam.

Post Removal

Start this protocol THE DAY you have your amalgams removed. It is essential that you approach this protocol with longevity. It lasts for a minimum of 6 months to a year, with continued support for as long as your labs show heavy metal presence. This protocol will work for detoxing other heavy metals as well, so it is important to get your labs done every 6 months by a functional health practitioner.

Step 3: Post Removal Protocol

Populus Nigrais a herbal extract made from the black poplar tree is very effective at removing toxic metals and chemicals from the body.
DOSAGE: Mix 1⁄2 teaspoon in water twice daily for 6 months. Take on an empty stomach in the morning and mid-afternoon 1 hour away from food).

Pure Radiance C is a non-GMO vitamin C derived from organic and wild berries. It acts as a powerful antioxidant for the body during the detox.
DOSAGE: Take one serving (the amount directed on the bottle) for 6 months with breakfast and with dinner.

Chlorella is a supplement that contains algae for immune system support.
DOSAGE: Take one pill at breakfast and another at lunch for the first five days. For 6 months, take one pill at breakfast.

Minerals replace minerals displaced by mercury fillings.
DOSAGE: 1 vial at breakfast and dinner for 5 days

Sulfur enhances mercury detoxification
DOSAGE: 1 teaspoon in water 3 times per day on an empty stomach in the morning, mid-afternoon, and before sleep for 6 months

Sesame Oil is used for oil pulling.
DOSAGE: Every day for 6 months.
PROCEDURE: Hold a mouthful (usually 1 – 2 TBS of unrefined sesame oil (dark bottle) in your mouth for 3-10 minutes intermittently swishing it around, “chewing it,” and gargling. When you can’t hold it any longer spit it out. Then gargle and rinse with salt and baking soda, and brush your teeth. Do this treatment daily for 6 months. The change of color from golden to white as well as the change of texture from thick to thin upon spitting out this oil indicated the degree of lipophilic (fat-loving) toxic chemicals, metals, and microbes that have been absorbed into the oil from the oral mucosa, as well as throughout the entire body as the blood circulates through the oral mucosa. Environmentally sensitive individuals particularly like the chemical-clearing effects of Dr. Karack’s Ayurvedic sesame oil treatment. (Biodynamic Wellness)

Other Modalities to Remember During the Detox

There is no one diet that is best for everyone. I get this question all the time, “What is the best diet to be on (in general)?” Everyone is different and each person has their own unique needs and we must approach diet as a personal approach. BUT, in this case, I recommend following the anti-inflammatory diet (provided no allergies to it) to protect the body from clogging up any detoxification pathways and to guard against inflammation. And I can not express enough that the need for water every day is essential to flushing the system of toxins. At least half your body weight in ounces every day, minimum. Last, sweat. I mean drip with sweat at least 3 times a week through exercise or sauna to aide in the elimination of toxins.

Incorporate this Anti-Inflammatory Tea Every Day to Support Your Detox!

Cumin, coriander, fennel are famous digestive spices, and when brewed together as a tea they make the perfect addition to an Ayurvedic lifestyle. CCF Tea directly stimulates the digestive system, supporting the body’s natural ability to breakdown natural toxins in the GI tract. CCF Tea is great to enjoy before, during, or after meals to encourage absorption and assimilation of food nutrients. CCF Tea provides support for the natural detoxification process. This delicious tea is gentle enough for daily enjoyment, and traditional Ayurvedic households will keep a fresh batch brewed at all times for sipping throughout the day. CCF Tea can be added to a thermos to take on the go, or stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Usually you’ll want to enjoy your tea warm, but in the summer try letting it cool to room temperature and add a squeeze of lime or lemon for a refreshing Ayurvedic tonic.

Coriander, Cumin, and Fennel (CCF) Tea Recipe

Ingredients:

Cumin seed
Coriander Whole Seed
Fennel Whole Seed

Instructions:

Place 2 tBS of each seed into a grinder, grind. Combine 2 teaspoons of this CCF Tea with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let the tea simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, strain, and serve!
CCF Tea can be made in larger batches at the ratio of 1 teaspoon per 1 cup of water. For a stronger brew, boil the tea for 10 minutes.

***Please consult with your health care practitioner prior to the use of this product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Keep out of the reach of children.

Although my fatal decision to have that one amalgam removed completely unprotected was a huge setback in my health, I was grateful to have this detox protocol in place for the other amalgams I recently had removed. To say the least, I noticed an extreme difference in the way I walked out of this last appointment verses the first experience. My research and preparation set me up on a safe experience as well as supported me for my detoxification. I was armed with knowledge and protocols to support my recovery from heavy metal detoxification. I will be on this journey of detoxification for a while (years) and I don’t mind it a bit knowing I am on my way to the best version of myself. And so are you. Following is a recipe for that CCF tea I mentioned earlier that supports detoxification and decreases inflammation.

Do you want to keep reading?! Well, you are in luck! Click here to learn how to remove amalgam fillings safely.

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I am Claudine Phillips, a Registered Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist who in recovery from Hashimotos Thyroiditis and other autoimmune diseases. I journal, vlog, and podcast my experiences to help you find your healing as well. I termed the phrase #wholisticgreatness to embrace mental, physical, and spiritual health in order to achieve complete recovery. I share my research and protocols to provide inspiration, tactics, and strategies so that you, too, achieve the best life you could image! Is that you? Then let’s do this! I can be found speaking locally and nationally, journalling and vloging my research and protocols on this site, and connecting with you on my podcast The Claudine Phillips Show and on all the socials at @claudinephillips. I can’t wait to connect!

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