Wise Traditions

476: Get Off The Therapeutic Treadmill

May 27, 2024

Dr. Leland Stillman discusses heavy metals and mineral deficiencies, emphasizing the dangers of excessive supplements and importance of balancing minerals for optimal health. He explores how heavy metals impact the body, the significance of nutrition, and the risks of pesticide contamination in supplements. The podcast also covers root causes of illness, benefits of earthing, and proactive approaches to health through mineral balancing and nutrient-rich diets.

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Leland Stillman

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Quick takeaways

Balancing minerals like zinc is crucial to counter heavy metal toxicity and support overall health.

Avoid randomly consuming high-dose supplements for long periods to prevent potential health risks and imbalances.

Deep dives

Mineral Deficiency and Toxins Impacting Health

Leland Stomen discusses how mineral deficiencies and toxins can lead to persistent health issues, emphasizing that heavy metals like mercury, lead, and aluminum disrupt health. He highlights the importance of balancing minerals, such as zinc, and avoiding random high-dose supplement intake for long periods.

The Toxicity of Zinc

01:20

The Cost of Health Care Is Going Up

01:20

The Importance of Nutrition in Integrative Health

01:20

Introduction

2min

Emphasizing Hair Mineral Analysis for Health Improvement

3min

Understanding the Impact of Heavy Metals on Health and Nutrition

14min

Addressing Root Causes of Illness & Earthing Benefits

3min

Uncovering the Complexity of Root Causes in Chronic Conditions

4min

Transitioning to a Proactive Health Approach Through Balancing Minerals and Nutrient-Dense Diet

4min

Optimizing Health Through Mineral Balancing

10min

Are you playing health whack-a-mole? Heavy metals and mineral deficiency may be playing a key role in your health issues. Dr. Leland Stillman today invites us to take a look at what we have too much of in our bodies (like aluminum, lead, and copper) and what we're missing (like zinc). He also challenges us to understand how deep-seated the "root cause" of illness can be. And why it's not a great idea to randomly pop supplements at high doses for a long period of time.

Visit Leland's website: stillmanmd.com

Check out the Weston A. Price Foundation's resources in Spanish

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