The Mercury Detoxification Manual: A Guide to Mercury Chelation starts out by describing the symptoms of mercury poisoning. It explains how you might have got exposed and explains how to test for this toxicity.
You will need to get amalgam fillings removed (if you have them) before chelating. Chapter 5 discusses what work you need to have done, how to get it done safely and whether you need to worry about amalgam under crowns.
There are two chapters on chelation: one on chelation in general and one on the Andy Cutler chelation (ACC) protocol. These chapters describe how to chelate along with what to do and not do when you are chelating. The rules and guidelines are laid out in an easy to follow and systematic way.
Chapter 8 describes a number of problems common to mercury toxic people, what supplements you can use to help and what help you might get from your doctor. It discusses adrenal fatigue, hypothyroidism, diabetes, liver problems, digestive tract problems, yeast and dysbiosis, poor concentration and attention deficit, depression, anxiety, insomnia, chemical sensitivity, and pain. There are charts with suggestions as to what supplements can help with these symptoms and help you may want to ask your doctor about.
Diet is the most profound thing you can do to feel better when you are toxic. Chapter 9 gives suggestions on what and how to eat. Thiol food sensitivity can be a particular problem for mercury-toxic people. This chapter contains high and low thiol food lists and explains how to do a challenge test. Many people find great relief from symptoms by eating the correct thiol diet.
Mercury toxic people have a hard time staying organized and keeping on track. The organization chapter provides suggestions for organizing supplements, managing your chelation schedule and strategies for day to day living for a person who is feeling cognitively impaired.
Chapter 11 answers questions for women who are toxic and wish to conceive with timelines and guidelines to help you keep your baby safe.
If you are mercury toxic, it’s normal to wonder if your child is too. Chapter 12 gives metrics for evaluating your child. There are discussions of teething charts, growth charts and a timeline of developmental milestones. If your child is not meeting these milestones, it should ring alarm bells regarding toxicity.
Finally there is an appendix with FAQs,a chart of Mercury Levels in Common Fish and Shellfish from the FDA, a list of abbreviations and acronyms and a glossary of words and phrases used in the book.