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Are Your Symptoms from Heavy Metal Toxicity?

Are Your Symptoms from Heavy Metal Toxicity?

Dr. Rachel Erickson, Naturopath, L.Ac.

Unexplained fatigue, brain fog, or pain? Discover how heavy metal toxicity may be the hidden cause behind your symptoms. Rule it out with Dr. Rachel today.

Do you ever feel like your health concerns don’t make sense—like you’re collecting a list of symptoms that don’t add up? If you’ve been to multiple specialists, completed every test, and still have no clear answers, heavy metal toxicity might be a missing piece worth exploring.

Vague, Random, and Frustrating Symptoms

Heavy metal toxicity can present with a wide variety of symptoms that often seem unrelated or are chalked up to stress, aging, or “just life.” These can include:

  • Fatigue
  • Brain fog
  • Irritability or mood swings
  • Digestive issues
  • Skin rashes or itchiness
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Joint or muscle pain
  • Headaches
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Hormonal imbalances

If you’ve checked labs, visited specialists, and nothing definitive has come up—but you still don’t feel well—testing for heavy metals might be a smart next step.

Where Do Heavy Metals Come From?

These toxic substances are more common than you think. Sources of exposure include:

  • Dental amalgam fillings (silver-colored)
  • Contaminated fish or drinking water
  • Industrial or construction work environments
  • Cosmetics and personal care products
  • Air pollution, old paint, or dust in older buildings

Over time, even small exposures can accumulate and interfere with how your body and brain function.

Why Test?

Heavy metal toxicity doesn’t always scream its name. Its symptoms overlap with many chronic conditions, which makes it easy to overlook. Ruling it out can give you peace of mind—or give you a clear direction toward detoxification and healing.

Let’s Get to the Root

If you feel like your health puzzle has too many missing pieces, Dr. Rachel can help you investigate deeper. With a whole-person approach and access to heavy metal testing, you don’t have to guess anymore.

Schedule your appointment with Dr. Rachel today and get the answers your body has been trying to tell you.