Re: To Cindy -- enzymes forever??

September 6, 2002

In a message dated 9/6/02 4:24:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

ckelley100@... writes:

> He doesn't want to

> take enzymes forever and I see chelation as a possible way out of

> that - I feel it is my obligation to learn as much about it as

> possible

-- I have resigned myself to the fact that enzymes might be forever for

us.

And, based on what has happened to the food supply in our country (overly

processed, irradiated, genetically modified, grown on " dead " soil,

inhumanely raised beef and poultry, etc.), it will be difficult to get the

nourishment we need unless we strive to eat alot of fresh raw food (for their

enzymes), lightly steam our vegetables, use spices to boost the digestive

system (as in the Ayurvedic lifestyle), buy only organic produce and meats,

etc., etc.

I believe most illness is caused by the problem in our food supply. It's

really

tragic.

Celia

September 6, 2002

In a message dated 9/6/02 5:28:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

ckelley100@... writes:

> see chelation as removing the underlying problem

-- I know heavy metals inhibit and denature the body's enzymes. What

happens to heavy metals in the body when we increase the body's supply of

digestive enzymes? I think I read somewhere that large doses of protease can

reduce heavy metals in the bloodstream.

Maybe and Devin could elaborate?

Celia

September 6, 2002

In a message dated 9/6/02 5:55:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

rp46285@... writes:

> Have you read Bernie Windham's paper on mercury poisoning?

I would be interested in reading this. Would you mind sending it either to me

privately or to the list. Thanks.

September 6, 2002

I've thought about that - and I would probably keep him on some

enzymes (ZP?) for the general digestion stuff - but the having to

make sure all gluten, casein, soy, etc. is covered with enzymes

before any snack or meal - well, I can't blame him for wishing we

didn't have to be so stringent.

Dana has been very patient with me as I've asked her lots of

chelation questions as her children have been able to tolerate more

and more foods. I find it fascinating that the chelation has done

this for them - basically eased their apparent celiac disease, as I

understand it.

I see chelation as removing the underlying problem, but I admit I'm

nervous about the concept of moving metals around in my child when he

is doing so well with enzymes. I see much less risk with enzymes

than I do with chelation, but I've not read enough on chelation yet

to make a good judgment on it. It definitely interests me, but I am

a super cautious person and I have to be completely convinced it's a

good option for us. I really appreciate reading others' stories

about chelating and hope to go through all the a-m site files soon.

I just haven't had time to read at that site consistently, so I am

glad when people here keep us updated.

> In a message dated 9/6/02 4:24:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> ckelley100@c... writes:

>

> > He doesn't want to

> > take enzymes forever and I see chelation as a possible way out of

> > that - I feel it is my obligation to learn as much about it as

> > possible

>

> -- I have resigned myself to the fact that enzymes might be

forever for

> us.

> And, based on what has happened to the food supply in our country

(overly

> processed, irradiated, genetically modified, grown on " dead " soil,

> inhumanely raised beef and poultry, etc.), it will be difficult to

get the

> nourishment we need unless we strive to eat alot of fresh raw food

(for their

> enzymes), lightly steam our vegetables, use spices to boost the

digestive

> system (as in the Ayurvedic lifestyle), buy only organic produce

and meats,

> etc., etc.

>

> I believe most illness is caused by the problem in our food

supply. It's

> really

> tragic.

>

> Celia

>

September 6, 2002

Dear ,

First of all thank you and of course for your tireless work on this list.

My daughter has benefitted tremendously from all the info on this board and in

particular from the Houston enzymes.

Now then to the question of chelation. I was faced with this decison last year

as I attempted to come to grips with this mercury issue.

You say you are worried that mercury might be re-distributed during any detox

procedures.

I think you must consider the following.....

Mercury disrupts the detoxification capability of the body.

As long as mercury has a grip and the detox pathways are incapacitated, the body

will " import " and " keep " all the nasties, ..pesticides, heavy metals and other

lovely toxins which our modern world throws at us.

That for me is a far more chilling thought......

Have you read Bernie Windham's paper on mercury poisoning? I will upload it if

you haven't seen it. He is a chemical engineer whose own son is autistic and I

believe he works for the Environmental Department in Florida.

All the best,

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