#188 - Heavy metals, minerals and the metabolism with Margaret Barry

Margaret Barry was requested by our audience to be on the podcast to talk about heavy metals! Margaret has such good energy, and it was so much fun chatting with her.There are so many myths in the health and fitness industry, and heavy metals are one of those topics that tend to get talked about a lot but with very little truth to it. In this episode, Margaret and I chat about:➡️What are heavy metals?➡️How heavy metals get into the body➡️Genetics and heavy metals➡️Mercury in seafood➡️Other heavy metals and where they are found➡️Common heavy metals in children➡️Heavy metal poisoning vs poor metabolic function➡️Symptoms of heavy metal poisoning➡️What helps with heavy metal symptoms➡️Water and heavy metals➡️What you shouldn’t do to eliminate heavy metals➡️Water filters and what type you should get➡️Minerals that are important for detoxifying heavy metalsHappy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories and tag me at @kittyblomfield. Each month I choose someone who has shared and they get a tub of Saturée Premium Collagen valued at $79.If you loved this episode please help us get the word out to more women and leave a written review and a 5-star rating. Leave a review and rating on iTunes HERE.RESOURCES + LINKSRebuild Your Metabolism Method: 28 Day ChallengeLearn more about our Winatlife Coaching optionsSaturée products use discount code KITTY20 for 20% off your first order.Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Post a screenshot on Instagram stories and Tag @kittyblomfield for your chance to win a tub of Saturée Premium CollagenReview on SpotifyFOLLOWKitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldMargaret Barry @_musclesandmotherhoodRed Lights:Infraredi use discount code WINATLIFE for 10% offRed Light ManWebsite: https://mb-fitness.com/ Courses: https://margaret-barry-s-school.teachable.com/ Link to water filtration pitcher: https://www.clearlyfiltered.com/products/clean-water-pitcherLink to bath ball for bathtub: https://crystalquest.com/products/bath-ball-filter Link to shower filter: https://cwrenviro.com/high-output-shower-filter/ SHOW NOTES01:27 - Margaret's background02:38 - What are heavy metals?03:48 - Mercury exposure and genetics05:04 - Mercury fillings05:32 - Mercury in certain seafood07:16 - Other heavy metals and where they are found08:48 - Common heavy metals found in children10:00 - Heavy metal poisoning vs poor metabolic function13:42 - How stress affects your body17:10 - Symptoms of heavy metal poisoning18:40 - Heavy metal poisoning tests19:19 - Working on the basics and why this is important20:53 - Water contaminated with uranium and its risks26:36 - What helps with heavy metal symptoms29:04 - Supplements30:12 - How long did it take for Margaret to notice improvements in her symptoms30:42 - Water and heavy metals32:26 - Aluminum in deodorants33:04 - Chlorine in pools33:45 - What you shouldn’t do to eliminate heavy metals35:40 - Antibiotics37:02 - Installing water filtration systems and what type you should get39:48 - Alternatives to aluminum-based personal care products43;19 - Looking at seafoods in slightly different way45:25 - Other minerals that are beneficial49:16 - What it really means when you get a HTMA result that is high in mercuryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands