FAQ's
 

14. Does HMD™ chelate iron and copper?

In the research trials we did not find this to be the case, even though in some of the people that worked in the metal foundry who had extremely high levels of copper and iron, which were part of the by-products of the smelting process, there were considerable amounts of copper and iron eliminated in the post-urine and feces samples compared to the pre-samples. It may be that the HMD™ is acting as an adaptagen and balancing the body’s essential minerals according to need.

15. Can HMD™ be taken PREVENTATIVELY even though there are no overt symptoms?

Absolutely, and it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as it would be true to say that everyone living on this planet is affected by heavy metals in some way or other. It's in the air we breath, the water we drink, the food we eat such as fish, in our teeth (amalgams), in vaccinations (thimerosol and aluminium) given to our young ones, mother's milk, in various household furniture and bedding that we use every day, etc., etc. 

This is one excellent reason why it is important to take a heavy metal chelator that can eliminate these heavy metals that are the underlying cause of many chronic diseases.  It would be possible to take a variety of "drug" chelators that must be given by a medical doctor, but this would mean expensive visits to the doctor and the possibility of having adverse side-effects as these drugs are generally quite aggressive and all have known side effects. It is much wiser to take a "gentle chelator" such as HMD™ that has been proven to eliminate metals without any side effects. Use it daily for a few months as a preventative; it is a wise health insurance and investment that will keep your health optimised and protect you from all sorts of chronic, degenerative diseases. 

16. Does HMD™ have a Certificate Of Analysis for microbes etc?

Yes, there are Certificate of Analyses of all the raw materials used. Indeed, one of the microbial tests showed that there were high numbers of Lactobacillus colonies, a very beneficial bacterium present in the HMD™, probably being maintained by the rich nucleopeptide nutrients present in the HMD™.

17. Are your manufacturers GMP certified?

Yes, most certainly.

18. What’s the storage and shelf life of HMD™?

It has been tested now for 24 months and the product is still intact and active. It is predicted that the shelf life should be in excess of 4-5 years, as is the case with most herbal remedies. 

19. Who should NOT take HMD™?

Pregnant women and possibly epileptics, as well as people who have just had a major operation. However, these people should always seek the advice of their health practitioner who would have the history of the patient and can therefore make more bespoke decisions as opposed to general guidelines.

20. What’s the "healing crisis" when taking HMD™?

As when taking any type of heavy metal chelator, or undergoing a detoxification protocol to clean the body and organs, it is possible that  the patient will have certain "detox" symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, feelings of malaise, tiredness, “brain fog”, difficulty concentrating, aches and pains in muscles and joints. All these symptoms are transitory and usually do not last more than about 12 hours – they are all due to heavy metals and toxins being released from the tissues and organs and eliminated from the body. It is important to drink at least 10 glasses of mineral water while taking the HMD™ to help flush the metals out of the body, mainly through the kidneys. Taking DRAINAGE REMEDIES would also be wise as these help "open-up" and make more efficient the detoxification pathways of the liver and kidneys. Obviously if symptoms persist for days then you should consult your health practitioner.

Generally, during the hundreds of people that took part in the HMD™ trials, no major side effects were recorded, apart from two people that complained of a minor, transitory headache. Kidney, heart, liver and electrolyte blood tests showed that there were no pathological parameters during the provocation phase.

Moreover, Heart Rate Variability Testing (HRV), a measure of the functioning of all the physiological systems of the body, showed a significant increase in 40% of the people tested in only 48 hours.  

21. What’s the mechanism involved in the heavy metal removal?

Definitive, empirical research has not yet been undertaken to determine the exact mode of action of HMD™. However, based on research of similar products such as Chlorella Growth Factor, which is a neuropeptide, it is possible that the peptides in HMD™ bind to several receptor sites on the metal molecule creating a strong irreversible bond with little chance of competition from other competitor molecules - this means less reabsorption of the metal by the body.

Peptides really stick to metals with an order of magnitude far greater than their synthetic chelating counterparts. This means that the metals are more likely to be eliminated by the body as opposed to being reabsorbed.

The research that has been conducted on HMD™ to date has clearly shown that it has a natural affinity for eliminating metals through the urinary tract, as opposed to the biliary tract. This again will lessen the likelihood of metals being reabsorbed in the gut.

It is freely absorbed by the oral mucosa and it is postulated that it will also cross the blood-brain barrier, but more work is required to confirm this hypothesis.

22. What’s the excretion route for the eliminated heavy metals when using HMD™?

As mentioned above, the preferred route of excretion is the urinary route. If we compare the top table 2 showing the degree of elimination in the urine, with the bottom table 3 for feces, we can clearly see that the preferred route of elimination is the urinary route, which has obvious advantages in preventing the possible re-absorption of metals back into the body.

Placebo Group Placebo Group

URINE

FECES

23. What mechanisms do heavy metals use in the body for causing diseases and how do they damage the body?

Heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium, lead, and tin affect chemical synaptic transmission in the brain and the peripheral and central nervous system. They also have been found to disrupt brain and cellular calcium levels that significantly affect many body functions: such as:

(a) calcium levels in the brain affecting cognitive development and degenerative CNS diseases

(b) calcium-dependent neurotransmitter release which results in depressed levels of serotonin, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine. These are related to mood and motivation.

(c) cellular calcium-sodium ATP pump processes affecting cellular nutrition and energy production processes.

(d) calcium levels in bones causing skeletal osteodystery.

Toxic metals have also been found to affect cellular transfer and levels of other important minerals and nutrients that have significant neurological and health effects such as magnesium, lithium, zinc, iron, Vitamins B-6 & B1-12. Based on thousands of hair tests, at least 20% of Americans have been shown to be deficient in magnesium and lithium, with zinc deficiencies also common. The resulting deficiency of such essential nutrients has been shown to increase toxic metal neurological damage.

Studies have also found heavy metals to deplete glutathione and protein-bound sulfhydryl (SH) groups, resulting in the inhibition of SH-containing enzymes and the production of free radicals such as superoxide ion, hydrogen peroxide, and hydroxyl radical. This has been found to be a major factor in neurological and immune damage caused by the heavy metals, including damage to mitochondria and DNA, as well as chronic autoimmune conditions and diseases.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), impulsivity, and inability to inhibit inappropriate responding have all been associated with high lead levels. High aluminium levels are related to encephalopathies and dementia. Some individuals have been found to be more sensitive to toxic metals depending on genetic sensitivity and past exposure to toxic substances. Nickel exposure is common and nickel exposure has been found to be significantly related to mortality in animal studies. Large numbers of people affected by allergic conditions such as eczema and psoriasis vulgaris and serious autoimmune conditions such as lupus and CFS have also been found to have high levels of nickel in their body.

The endocrine system organs such as the pituitary gland, thyroid and hypothalamus can be affected by heavy metals such as mercury which can result in developmental delays such as learning and behavioural disabilities, mental retardation and autism. Other more subtle neurological effects can be seen such as small decreases in IQ, attention span, and connections to delinquency and violence, which can have potentially serious consequences for society. The incidence of neurological conditions in children such as autism has increased over 200% in the USA in the last decade, with a 600% increase in the US - mercury has been found to be a factor in most of those tested.

Recently, Dr. Stearns and her team at the Northern Arizona University, USA, are the first to show that uranium could be chemically genotoxic and mutagenic through the formation of strand breaks and covalent U–DNA adducts. 

24. How do heavy metals cause Cardiovascular Disorders and Central Nervous System problems?

Let's take CNS problems and neuropathology first. There are a number of mechanistic bases for metal neurotoxicity such as:

* Disturbances of macromolecular synthesis and metabolism, such as those of protein and nucleic acids
* Disturbance of Ca2+ homeostasis
* Oxidative injury
* Aberrant protein phosphorylation
* Some metals such as lead will affect the integrity of the blood-brain-barrier (bbb) leading in changes to astrocyte functioning.

There is a wide variety of neuropathologies induced by metals:

* Generalized neuronal degeneration and necrosis in the cerebral gray cerebellar cortex and brainstem nuclei
* Generalized encephalopathy of the CNS
* Edematous changes in the meninges, corpus collosum and brain matter
* Vascular and glial proliferations

Effects of Metals on the Hematopoietic System and Heme Metabolism

The hematopoietic system is a complex organ comprising the bone marrow, spleen, lymph nodes, and reticuloendothelial tissues, as well as the three major groups of formed elements of blood consisting of erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets.

Heavy metals can cause pancytopenia through impairment of bone marrow function. Anemia, leucopenia, prominent basophilic stippling and depression of bone marrow erythropoiesis are also common. Several metals are also known to have direct hemolytic effects.

All eight steps of the heme biosynthetic pathway are catalyzed by enzymes which require functional sulfhydryl (-SH) groups for optimal catalytic activity, either as part of the active site configuration or to maintain their structural integrity. Since most metals have a strong affinity for nucleophilic ligands, especially thiols, each step of the heme biosynthetic pathway is theoretically susceptible to direct inhibition as a result of metal-mercaptide bond formation with functional SH groups.

25. What are the indications that HMD™ is actually working once you have taken it?

This really depends on the degree of heavy metal toxicity as well as other health problems that may be present. Generally, one is expected to have an increase in well-being after taking it for at least 3 months - more energy, stamina, better skin condition, less headaches and better cognitive functioning. It encourages the rejuvenation of the body's own DNA/RNA, thus you will look and feel younger, typically beginning with visible positive changes as it strengthens and improves hair, skin, and nails.

Other factors that are not so subjective and require specialized tests will show that the blood is much clearer with less cations and oxidative stress, less microcytes and hemolysis as viewed under darkfield microscopy. In addition, liver and kidney function tests should improve and the levels of toxic metals in the pre-post urine samples should decrease as measured by ICP-MS spectrometers.

An example of an English gentleman is worthy of note, but should only be taken as anecdotal evidence at this point. He was diagnosed with a malignant tumor of the spine as well as significant levels of heavy metals, specifically mercury. He did not want to take synthetic chelating agents such as DMSA and EDTA as he felt that these may aggravate the tumour and where also beyond his economic means at the time. He decided to stay with the HMD™ and within 2 weeks was taking the full dosage of 40 drops in the morning, 50 drops at lunchtime and 60 drops in the evening. After two months taking the HMD™ he phoned Dr. Georgiou and wanted to share the fact that his latest MRI scan had shown full tumor regression - it was gone! Dr. Georgiou congratulated him on his efforts and perseverance of taking his other supplements and sticking to his diet, to which he replied that due to his economic problems he had not been taking anything but the HMD™ for the last two months, and besides he felt so good on it.

Another example is of a mother with a young mercury-toxic child who had tried many different chelators, including natural chelators too. This resulted in the child having epileptic fits and the treatment had to be stopped. She found the HMD™ website and began conversing with Dr. Georgiou who instructed to try the HMD™ starting with one drop per day and working up to the full dosage SLOWLY. During the first few days the child was seen to calm down and become much less hyperactive and irritable. After a couple of weeks they had reached the maximum dosage with no epileptic fits or other side effects - see TESTIMONIALS.

26. How long does it take for someone to see significant results?

Again, this really depends on the problem but generally one should take the HMD™ for three to six months to really benefit from the elimination of metals from the body. It would be true to say that everyone has heavy metals in their bodies as they are present all around us in our environment, in our food, our water supplies, in our furniture, bedding, carpets etc., as well as in vaccinations and our teeth. Therefore, HMD™ can certainly be taken PREVENTATIVELY by everyone to really help remove these metals GENTLY from the body without incurring adverse side effects as you would take a multivitamin every day to optimize your health.

27. Does heat, caffeinated drinks and drugs interfere with HMD™?

Heating HMD™ would probably denature the delicate neuropeptide complexes that are part of the chlorella growth factor, so this should be avoided. After opening the HMD™ it would be good to store it in the refrigerator.

It may be a good idea to stop taking caffeine in coffee, tea, cola drinks and chocolate for the time that one is taking HMD™. Also mints, mint drinks and camphor-based products, as these are antidotes to the homeopathic in the HMD™ which may adversely affect its action. This is still a controversial subject in homeopathy so this is best left to the practitioner to advise accordingly. Dr. Georgiou believes that the HMD™ will still work at chelating metals even when coffee and mints are taken, but it may reduce its efficacy a little.

28. Would HMD™ work together with EDTA in providing minerals for malnourished people who have difficulty absorbing nutrients efficiently?

EDTA is known to remove essential minerals from the body along with the heavy metals. This is why it is important for people taking EDTA to also take concomitantly large quantities of minerals and trace elements in order to replace those that are lost.

In the case of HMD™ this is not the case, and will actually provide useful minerals to the body, as the basic components of the HMD™, such as the organic Coriander and the chlorella growth factor, are rich in minerals and trace elements.
It is certainly possible to use EDTA together with the HMD™ but it may also require minerals to be added to compensate for the minerals removed by the EDTA. Certainly the advantage of using HMD™ with EDTA is that it acts as a hepato-protective agent, it stimulates and builds the immune system, it improves cellular efficiency and integrity and it helps to detoxify other xenobiotics as well as encouraging the rejuvenation of the body's own DNA/RNA.

29. Would additional supplements interact and decrease the effectiveness of HMD™? 

Generally, no! Some supplements will actually increase the effectiveness - these would include Vitamin C - maybe 1-2 grams every time you take the HMD™ and making some Cilantrin using 1 cup fresh Coriander leaves, a few walnuts, 1 clove garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 6 tablespoons olive oil  in a blender. Take a tablespoon of this a couple of times daily with your meals.