There are certain substances in our body which can accumulate over time. We use certain medications to try to bind up the iron and have the iron removed from the body through the gastrointestinal tract. When we refer to Alternative Medicine, the basic concept is to remove toxins within our body. However, with this new type of chelation therapy it's not clear whether that actually causes people to be healthier. This seems to be a bit of a buzzword.
Toxins generally are byproducts of the normal daily metabolic processes within our body.
They're substances that are produced that our body can't further use and are basically waste products. This is a big area. I can tell you what has been used and what has been shown to be somewhat helpful. In terms of stress and association with depression, St. John's Wort has been shown to be helpful in reducing depression symptoms. It is not as effective as seeking guidance from a counselor or as taking anti depressants, but it can help somewhat.