| - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - General Chemical Poisoning Information Chemical poisoning occurs when toxic substances and solvents enter the body and negatively affect organ function. Chemicals that can cause poisoning include chlorine, disinfectants, heavy metals, herbicides, insecticides and petroleum products. When these substances are absorbed by the body, damage to the internal organs, especially the liver, may occur. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Possible Causes of Chemical Poisoning Chemical poisoning is caused by the ingestion, inhalation or absorption of harmful substances by the body. The immune system senses the threatening nature of the substances and reacts by working to rid the body of the toxins, often harming internal organs in the process. People who are exposed to chemicals in the workplace and those who live near landfills or industrial installations are at an increased risk for chemical poisoning. Accidental ingestion of household chemicals or excessive amounts of medications can also lead to chemical poisoning. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Possible Symptoms of Chemical Poisoning The symptoms of chemical poisoning vary widely, but common complaints include upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, fatigue and headache. Immune deficiency and cancer can result from extended exposure to harmful chemicals. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Possible Lifestyle Changes for Chemical Poisoning Eat a well-balanced diet that is also high in fiber. Wear protective clothing and gloves when handling chemicals. Avoid exposure to aerial application of insecticides or pesticides. Drink plenty of water and avoid noxious chemicals whenever possible. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - In accordance with FDA regulation, we do not make any therapeutic claims for any Dietary Supplements in accordance with the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act. Beneficial Dietary Supplements Free-form Amino Acids help liver function. Garlic helps detoxify and cleanse the bloodstream. Raw Liver Extract supplies B vitamins and iron. Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) is a powerful free radical destroyer. Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids protects the body from pollutants and helps eliminate toxic substances. Grape Seed Extract is a powerful antioxidant. L-Cysteine and L-Methionine remove toxins and rebuilds the body. Multivitamin and Mineral Complex provides all necessary nutrients. Coenzyme Q10 helps rebuild the immune system. REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Buy Beneficial Dietary Supplements and Products Below. |