General Heavy Metals Test
The Heavy Metals Test - General (HMTG) kit is a simple, home test kit to help determine whether you have a range of heavy metals in your body.
These heavy metals are:
Cadmium, Cobolt, Copper, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Nickel, Zinc
The Heavy Metal Test kit uses a simple chemical process to show the presence of the toxic metals indicated above. The free metal ions of the metals, if present, stimulate a colour change to the chemicals. Accordingly, the more metal ions are present, the stronger the resultant colour change. It takes minutes to undertake the test - you just use your saliva or urine.
The chemicals used in the chemical reagents are bio-degradable and do not further contaminate the environment, especially if disposed off properly after use. The reagents contain oils which pose no health risk to the user if contact is made but if cotact is made to the eyes or inside the mouth we'd encourage you to consult your Doctor as soon as possible. It is recommended that the used solutions be flushed down the toilet as a good disposal guide.
Should you find you have Heavy Metals present you can choose a variety of products from the 'Heavy Metal Detox' area of our shop to assist in the removal of the unwanted Metal from the body. 'HMD' is especially recommended as a simple and effective way to remove unwanted metals from the body.
Also, there is a new page on Heavy Metal Toxicity in our Information Centre and a growing list of where in the UK you can source the use of an Infra Red sauna (very effective in helping the body to expel unwanted lodged heavy metals from the body) and a directory of Holistic Dentists.
Preparation for Testing
Patient/User Preparation
Various medications or supplements taken by the patient/user may have an impact on the results of the test. Birth control pills often produces elevated levels of copper in the blood. Drugs taken for high blood pressure frequently contains diurectics which increases the amount of liquid discharged and dilute the urine. The intake of Vitamin C should be discontinued 3 days before the test. It is also recommended that use of iron and trace element supplements be stopped for a few days before the test. The patient/user is advised to limit the intake of liquids 24 hours prior to the test.
Urine Specimen Preparation
The urine to be tested should come from second morning urine. Urine samples taken during the day may be tested but the results might be less accurate. Use 3 - 4 ml of the urine sample for each testing.
Sputum (Saliva) Specimen Preparation
Depending on the surface condition of amalgam fillings, their release of mercury ions into the oral cavity may be screened accurately. Patient/User need to chew a stick of sugarless gum for about 10 minutes. Please do not swallow the saliva and collect about 2 - 3 ml of saliva for screening.
Water Preparation
No preparation is necessary. The tap or other water collected can be tested and the reaction (result) would be immediate. Always use first morning water sample from faucet or tap. Use 3 - 4 ml of the water for testing.
Dust, Dirt or Other Materials (paint, rice, milk, food, etc.) Specimen Preparation
Take a small amount of the material to be tested and place in a plastic container. Add about 30 ml. of distilled water to the material. Shake the contents vigorously and allow to settle overnight (at least 24 hours). Screen the water the solution for presence of heavy metals. Use 3 - 4 ml of the sample solution for testing.
Dishes, glasses and other solid items
Use distilled water. Pour distilled water into ceramic or lead crystal. Let the solution to stand for at least 12 hours before screening the solution. Use 3 - 4 ml of the sample solution for testing.
pH of sample solution
For an accurate result, the sample solution should have a pH of at least 5.5. Saliva, urine and tap or other water usually have a pH of 6 or higher. However, the pH of saliva and or urine of individuals with serious health issues may be less than 5.5 and should be checked prior to testing.