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Mercury Amalgam Removal & Recovery Treatment in Santa Cruz
10 holistic practitioners in Santa Cruz who can help with Mercury Amalgam Removal & Recovery. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 Practitioners
1 Treatments
1+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Mercury Amalgam Removal & Recovery
Gabriel supports amalgam removal for chronically ill patients or those wanting to reduce toxic burden, BUT ONLY with biological dentist using IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology) safe removal protocol. Improper removal releases huge mercury vapor (worse than having fillings)...
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Infrared Sauna Therapy
Key Supplements
- Pre-removal preparation (2-4 weeks before—support detox): Glutathione (liposomal 500mg 2x/day or IV—master detoxifier, mercury binds to glutathione), NAC 1200-1800mg/day (glutathione precursor), Vitamin C 3-6g/day divided (antioxidant, supports detox), Chlorella 3-5g/day (binds mercury in gut—prevents reabsorption), Alpha-Lipoic Acid 300mg 2x/day (crosses blood-brain barrier—chelates mercury from brain, but don't start until AFTER all amalgams removed—redistributes mercury), Selenium 200-400mcg (protects against mercury, needed for mercury detoxification), Zinc 30-50mg (competes with mercury, supports detox enzymes), Magnesium 400-600mg (often depleted by mercury), Vitamin E 400 IU (antioxidant), Milk Thistle 300mg 3x/day (liver support), Probiotics 50-100B CFU (gut health, some strains bind mercury), Cilantro (mobilizes mercury—only use AFTER removal and WITH binders, or redistributes), Post-removal chelation (start few days after final removal, when all amalgams out): DMSA 30mg/kg every 8 hours for 3 days, then 11-day break (Andrew Cutler protocol—oral chelator, prescription), Repeat cycles, OR Alpha-Lipoic Acid 50-300mg every 3 hours including nighttime (Cutler protocol—after all amalgams out, redistributes mercury if any remain so critical all removed first), OR Natural chelators (gentler): Chlorella 3-10g/day, Modified Citrus Pectin 5-15g/day, Cilantro extract (with binders), Zeolite, Garlic (sulfur compounds bind metals), Binders (CRITICAL—prevent reabsorption): Activated Charcoal 1-2g 2-3x/day (away from meals/supplements), Bentonite Clay 1 tsp 2x/day, Chlorella, Zeolite, Support: Glutathione (ongoing), Vitamin C, Selenium, Zinc, Magnesium, Milk thistle (liver), Omega-3 (anti-inflammatory), B vitamins especially B6 (methylation, detox pathways), Vitamin D3 5000 IU, Curcumin (anti-inflammatory), During removal appointment: Glutathione IV (before/after removal—some biological dentists offer), Vitamin C IV (antioxidant support)
Key Lab Markers
- Conventional dentistry: Amalgam removal (if patient requests or filling needs replacement—decay, fracture), No special protocol (drill out, high-speed, no rubber dam typically, patient breathes mercury vapor—unprotected), Replace with composite or crown, \"Amalgams are safe\" (ADA position—no special precautions needed)
Practitioners in Santa Cruz for Mercury Amalgam Removal & Recovery
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#1
93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(89)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(76)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(42)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(58)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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