DISCLAIMER

This book provides information on a controversial subject — the diagnosis and treatment of mercury and other heavy metal toxicities. The subject is controversial because these toxicities are due to exposures which are often not only non-occupational, but iatrogenic.

Our purpose is to inform and educate interested readers. We have been as complete and accurate as we could manage given that this book is short, to the point and simple enough for most people to follow. As a necessary consequence of this simplicity, some of the technical discussion had to be abbreviated and approximated. A more detailed and academic discussion can be found in Amalgam Illness, Diagnosis and Treatment and Hair Test Interpretation, Finding Hidden Toxicities.¹

This book is a summary and does not contain all possible information. We cannot guarantee that the actions suggested in this book are safe, helpful or effective for you. We do not advocate the use of any particular form of health care nor do we offer a diagnosis or suggested treatment for any specific individual. This book is not a substitute for medical advice or counseling by a licensed health care practitioner. Each persons own particular situation is unique and the advice of a licensed and experienced health care practitioner can be invaluable. We do not wish to discourage you from seeing a licensed health care practitioner, we do wish to provide information so you can understand your rights and make better decisions as a patient.

Parts of this book rely on statistical concepts and analyses. Due to the very nature of statistics, only probabilities can be determined. The probabilities are no better than the data used to calculate them, which is imperfect to start with. Because our data comes from people who are seeking help with chelation, the sampling is unusual and not random.

Because of the statistical nature of this work and imperfections of the available data, which are beyond the control of the authors, exceptions to the rules can reasonably be expected to occur. The authors and publisher can accept no responsibility or legal liability if you turn out to be such an exception. A licensed health care practitioner, seeing you as a patient, has a responsibility to ensure you are not an exception. We encourage you to consult one.

Scientific studies happen in a closed environment and even when done honestly and reported accurately, have limitations and are not conclusive. While some of the material in this book relies on published scientific studies, these studies will not necessarily determine your experience with any particular intervention or substance. There are far too many variables to identify to whom the results will or will not apply.

Clinical experience and ongoing research often change the available information on risks, benefits, contraindications and typical dosing schedules for drugs and nutritional supplements. These issues are often controversial. We assume no liability for suggesting any particular amount, timing, means of administration or reasons why you should or should not take a particular substance.

The legal status of drugs, nutritional supplements, health care and many other issues relevant to this book change frequently. We do not mean to encourage any unlawful behavior on your part. We cannot possibly check or know the laws in every jurisdiction on earth where this book might be read, now or in the future. Please be sure to comply with local laws. We will not be liable if you follow any instructions in this book that do not comply with the current laws in your jurisdiction.

The authors and publisher of this book offer no expressed or implied warranties of accuracy or suitability for any particular purpose and we can assume no liability for errors or omissions. This book is a statement of opinion in areas where the facts are controversial or unknown and the contents cannot reasonably be presumed to be error free.

The authors and publisher assume no liability or responsibility for any loss, damage or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information, correct or incorrect, contained in or omitted from this book. This book is sold on an “as is” and “as available” basis, with the understanding that the authors and publisher are not liable for misunderstanding, misinterpretation, misuse or misapplication of the information provided. We provide no implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. In no case shall we be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of the information in this book. Use of the information in this book is at the sole risk of the reader. The risk of chelating the wrong way is far higher than the risk of the methods we discuss in this book,² but there is always some risk involved in health care. Please do not use this book if you are unwilling to assume that risk.

Not being sued is important to us, but it is not the sole purpose of this disclaimer! We don’t want the emotional distress caused by someone getting really sick or dying because of how they used this material. Please read the disclaimer and take it to heart. Be careful! Don’t hurt yourself or someone you love. We want you to use this book to get better.