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May 23, 2023 by

I’ve been having this smoothie several times a week (about 2-3) over the last 3 months, and, believe it is helping to reduce my heavy metal levels, as some of my pre-mature gray hairs are turning back to their normal color. I’ve also added in more minerals which I believe is playing an integral role, too. See the whole story here: How I am reversing pre-mature gray hair naturally.

Certain foods help to remove excess heavy metals from the body. Namely:

Spirulina: A blue-green algae that has shown promising effects for removing toxic heavy metals including arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury, mainly attributed to its antioxidant activity. (1)

Barley Grass: Antioxidant-rich barley grass powder has been shown to have a protective effect on the liver and possess the ability remove harmful heavy metals in animal studies. (2)

Cilantro: Several studies have shown cilantro’s beneficial effects when it comes to heavy metals. In one study, cilantro helped rats poisoned with lead safely reduce the levels of lead in their body and had a protective effect on the liver, compared to controls. (3) In another animal study, consuming cilantro with lead prevented the lead from depositing in the body’s tissues. (4) In a human case study, a man had all of his mercury “silver” fillings removed from his mouth, which is a process that causes mercury to enter the body. The following day, he had body scans, and mercury was detected via imaging in all of his organs. He consumed a 100 mg tablet of cilantro 4 times a day for 2 weeks, and his mercury returned to normal levels. (5)

My Take on The Medical Medium Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie

This smoothie is based on the Medical Medium Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie – but my version has a few additions and subtractions to make it more satisfying, tasty, and blood-sugar balancing:

I added protein to keep blood sugar stable with the banana.
I use water instead of any higher glycemic liquid like coconut water for blood sugar stability.
I added flax for added fiber and omega-3s.
The added vanilla yogurt (or vanilla extract + nut butter) adds some healthy fat and perfectly masks the “green” taste of the cilantro, spirulina, and barley grass
I don’t include dulse, as I prefer to eat my seaweed rather than add it to the smoothie, but you can certainly add it to yours if you prefer.

Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 1

Total Time 4

Servings1

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1 cup wild blueberries frozen
1 banana frozen or fresh
1 tsp spirulina
1 tsp barley grass juice powder
1 cup cilantro leaves only
1 scoop protein powder (unflavored or vanilla)
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
1/4 cup non-dairy yogurt, vanilla* OR 1/2 tsp vanilla extract + 1 tbsp nut butter

Instructions

Add all ingredients into a blender and blend on high until smooth.

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July 28, 2021 by

This medicinal Nettle & Rose Hips tea helps to clear acne and other inflammatory skin conditions when drank regularly.

The key to unlocking the skin clearing and nourishing benefits of nettle is to make a decoction – a form of tea in which the herbs are boiled in water for a long period of time (in this case an hour). This allows the tough nettle leaf to release more of its skin-nourishing nutrients – which you’ll miss out on by doing a quick steep of a nettle tea bag.

It’s super simple to make, and quite tasty, whether served hot or cold. If you’d like to serve it cold. Simply let it cool to room temperature before pouring over ice or refrigerating.

Benefits Of Nettle & Rose Hips Tea

Nettle: Nettle is well-known for its beneficial effects on the skin. In fact, while researching nettle, I found an article published in the Associated Medical Journal in 1854, extolling how a simple nettle decoction drank daily healed even the most recalcitrant of inflammatory skin conditions and rashes. (1) Nettle is rich in antioxidants including polyphenols, which protect against inflammation and disease. Antioxidants help to protect the skin from free radical damage, keeping it healthy, clear, and ageless. (2, 3, 4) Some preliminary research suggests it may also aid in blood sugar regulation, which is critical for clear skin. (5)
Rose Hips: Rose hips add a lovely floral and tart flavor to this tea. It’s also a rich source of polyphenols and other antioxidants, including vitamin C. Rose hips provide anti-inflammatory benefits and aid in wound repair which may help speed the healing of acne. (6, 7, 8)