1. How long have you been in private practice, specializing in mercury and heavy metal toxicity and detoxification?

Since 2008

2. Can You Verify Your Hair & Urine Test?

In your story, you mentioned your provoked DMPS urine mercury test was 140 ug/g and your mercury hair analysis test was 10.4 parts per million (ppm). I find that hard to believe. Can you show me your mercury/heavy metals hair analysis and provoked urine test? Also, can you show any of your paperwork as Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt’s patient?

Yes. The Vice President of the Great Smokies Diagnostic Lab also found it hard to believe. He had never in his career seen a hair test with mercury levels that high and he actually called the doctor to see if the patient was still alive! No kidding. CLICK HERE FOR CONNIE'S HEAVY METAL URINE-HAIR LAB TESTS

3. Do I Need Follow-up Consultations With You?

Yes. For moderate to severe toxic cases, a follow-up consult is needed about every 6-8 weeks. Your program will continue to change as you make progress. It is important to stay in touch with me somewhat regularly so we can make any needed modifications to your program and keep you steadily progressing forward.

If you have more than a few brief questions during our follow-up, you will need to schedule a follow-up, depending on how many questions you have.

• After you are established on Step 4 of the detox program (detoxification), you'll likely only need a follow-up consult about every 3-4 months until fully detoxified and recovered.

Generally, until fully detoxified and recovered, follow-up consultations are needed as follows:

1. Mild toxic cases: 0-2 follow-up consults.
2. Moderate toxic cases: a few to several follow-up consults.
3. Severe toxic cases: several or more follow-up consults.

4. Do you consult with clients for other health conditions other than mercury/heavy metal/environmental toxicity?

No.

5. How many of your mercury toxic clients are severe toxic cases?

About 80% of my clients are severely toxic cases. About 20% of my clients are what I consider moderately toxic cases. Less than 1% of my clients begin their program as mildly heavy metal toxic cases. (see bottom of page for my description of mild, moderate and severe cases)

6. I know every case varies, but on average, how long does it typically take for a severe mercury toxic case to reach full recovery?

• Mild toxic cases: 4-6 months
• Moderate toxic cases: 6-10 months
• Severe toxic cases: 10-18 months
• Those with extremely severe sensitivities who need to go slower in the beginning of their program can take 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 years.

7. Do you require any lab tests before our initial consultation?

Yes. A recent thyroid blood test within 90 days is needed before our initial consultation. Please make sure you include these tests:

1. TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
2. Free T3 (not the Total T3)
3. Free T4 (not the Total T4)

In the U.S., you can get a thyroid blood test from your physician’s office or an independent lab in your local area, such as: www.AnyLabTestNow.com or www.MyMedLab.com or www.DirectLabs.com. (DirectLabs.com tests the TSH, Free T3 and Free T4 for about $100).

You can order an at-home finger prick blood spot test (does not require a blood draw) at www.Everlywell.com for about $130.

An independent lab in the UK for a thyroid blood test: http://www.truehealthlabs.com/Thyroid-Blood-Tests-Europe-p/gen_uk_end27.htm

8. Do you require any other lab tests during my program?

Yes. For moderate to severe cases, you will usually need a total of 3-4 hair analysis tests (toxic metals and full mineral analysis) to accurately monitor your ongoing progress in the reduction of toxic metal levels and restoration of cellular nutrition.

On rare occasions, I may request a different lab test.

9. Do you answer questions via email or text?

No. I offer phone consultations only.

10. Do you offer phone consultations via Phone Skype or Whats app for out-of-country clients?

Yes. We can talk via Skype or Whats app. Message us in your patient portal to let us know your preference.

Skype name to send a connect request to: connie123478
Whats app phone number: 561-545-9605

11. Do you call me for our consults or do I call you?

For US clients: I call you.

For international clients: You will be given a number to call me directly.

12. I live in Australia with a 14 hour time difference. Can you schedule me in during your off-business hours?

Yes. For international clients with a 12 hour or more time change, I will schedule you in at 7:00 am or 7:00 pm EST (U.S. eastern/New York time zone).

13. How quickly can I get scheduled in for a follow up consultation if I have additional questions?

Usually within a few days to a week for my current clients. However, if it is urgent, I will do my best to get you in within 24-48 hours.

14. Did you fully recover without any remaining symptoms of any kind?

Yes.

15. How long have you been fully recovered?

Since 2008.

16. How long did it take you to recover?

Almost 8 years. I continued to consult with dozens of doctors internationally each year and was given many recommendations which did not help me at all and so often made me worse!

If I knew then what I know now and diligently followed my cellular restoration and detox program, I would have been fully detoxified and recovered in approximately a year.

17. Did you develop parasites and/or Lyme?

Yes. I had an extremely severe case of both and fully resolved both conditions along with my mercury/heavy metal toxicity. In addition to that, I recovered from the cellular damage resulting from the metals and pathogens. This is very much my area of first-hand expertise!

18. Do you address the issue of parasites with your clients?

Absolutely! Leaky gut, candida overgrowth, Dysbiosis, SIBO, parasites, viruses and other co-infections (harmful microbes) are always an issue for moderate to severely toxic cases and must be properly addressed to make significant progress. Even with mild toxic cases, the overgrowth of harmful pathogens is an issue to one level or another.

19. Since medical and dental schools in America still do not teach about mercury toxicity and detoxification, where did you get the information you share with your clients?

I am qualified as a licensed and board certified Holistic Health Practitioner and graduate from the Integrative Institute for Nutrition and Columbia University Teachers College in New York, New York. I am licensed by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.

It was the many frustrations, financial loss and debilitating medical protocols that inspired me to further my educational studies and turn my life around to helping others who share my condition. I had many excellent, experienced and open-minded teachers who motivated me.

I consider myself a shining example of successful mercury and heavy metal detox. Just knowing that one severely toxic person was able to fully recover from this debilitating nightmare should give hope to all who struggle with heavy metal poisoning.

I share much of what I learned specifically from the doctor responsible for saving my life, Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, Phd, who is renowned as the #1 top doctor in the world for the treatment of mercury toxicity and its related health conditions.

Another doctor, Jack Young, MD, a former student of Dr. Klinghardt, specialized in treating thyroid conditions and his expertise succeeded in helping me when other protocols sorely failed. His knowledge and skill taught me a whole new understanding about how to achieve and maintain balanced thyroid hormone levels, and rather easily! This is critical. Since mercury binds to thyroid hormone, ‘stealing’ it from the body’s cells, developing a hypo-thyroid condition is common. It is imperative this be effectively addressed.

I also share a lot of what I learned on my own through an enormous amount of trial and error experience and understanding throughout my 7 ½ year mercury experience. In addition to this, I use what I have learned and continue to learn, specializing in my private practice of consulting with other victims of mercury/heavy metal toxicity.

20. Do you typically recommend DMPS or DMSA for chelation?

No, especially not for moderate to severely toxic cases, as they cannot usually tolerate these toxic, harsh synthetic chelators without causing excessive nutritional depletion and cellular breakdown. This exacerbates symptoms and can become severely debilitating both mentally and physically, and even life-threatening. Mildly toxic cases can usually tolerate these chelators for a period of time because their cellular damage and nutritional deficiencies are less severe. I recommend specific food nutrients and metal detoxifiers, which extract metals as chelators do, but without the damaging effects. Most importantly, for a safe, pain-free detoxification program, it is essential to properly prepare the body BEFORE removing the metals.

At my first visit with Dr. Klinghardt, he told me NOT to take DMPS, DMSA (or MSM, NAC, cilantro or chlorella), as I was far too toxic and my methylation was too impaired. My body was not capable of handling these commonly recommended standard chelators and supplements. This is typical for more severely toxic cases. Know there is a much easier, safer way which I am happy to impart!

21. If I still want to use DMPS or DMSA for chelation, will you still work with me?

Absolutely. I will give you some extremely helpful knowledge to make it a safer, less problematic experience.

22. Approximately how much will it cost to follow your full program?

Anywhere from approximately $700-$1400 a month.

Yes, I know it may sound like a lot! But, consider the hundreds of thousands of dollars I spent NOT to get better, but worse! Below is how to apply your funds for the full program.

1. If you are not accustomed to buying grass-fed, hormone-free beef, chicken or turkey, organic, free-roaming eggs or all fresh organic foods, it will cost an additional $200 monthly or more for your groceries.
2. Approximately $700-$900 monthly for the leaky gut protocol, thyroid protocol (if needed) and nutraceuticals in step 2, 3 and 4 of program (detailed in your personalized program).
3. Your 60 minute follow up consults with me are $200 and are typically needed about every 6-12 weeks.
4. I usually recommend you consult with your physician for 1-3 items which are necessary to obtain through a physician. Two of these items are not covered by health insurance.
5. In most cases, you will need to order a total of 3-4 hair analysis tests (toxic metals and full mineral analysis) to accurately monitor your ongoing progress in the reduction of toxic metal levels and restoration of cellular nutrition. Toxic Metals and Full Mineral Hair Analysis Tests ordered through me are $147.00. Other hair tests usually cost about $220.00-$450.00 depending on the lab. Hair tests are not covered by health insurance, medicaid or medicare.
6. You should have a thyroid blood test about every 3 months until fully recovered to confirm your thyroid hormone levels are staying balanced. If you do not have health insurance, medicaid or medicare, this test is usually about $80-$100 depending on the lab.

23. What if I can’t afford to pay that each month?

If you cannot comfortably afford to pay for the nutraceuticals, lab tests or consultations with me, please visit my Blog page to read some informative articles I have written. Follow the information provided as thoroughly as possible and save your money to buy healthy organic foods.

Your immediate priority is to eliminate the exposure to mercury and other metals, which includes replacing amalgam fillings, if applicable, eliminating all seafood consumption (except sardines and anchovies), drinking a clean source of water, etc. Please read my article titled: Top 12 Ways to Prevent Exposure to Mercury, Other Heavy Metals and Environmental Toxins.

I am working hard in the free time I have available to provide you with more helpful, detailed information in my upcoming book: Mercury Poisoned: The Smart Way to Recover from Someone Who Lived the Nightmare. I continue to write more informative articles for my blog and Facebook page when I can.

24. Can I follow your detox program without the support of a doctor?

Yes. But, I prefer you to have a local doctor who at least acknowledges the condition of mercury toxicity to support you throughout your recovery. If needed, I will either refer you to a more knowledgeable doctor or steer you in the right direction to finding one.

25. Will my health insurance cover any of these expenses?

No. Your health insurance will likely only cover the cost of your thyroid blood tests. I spent several hundred thousand dollars in 7 ½ + years in medical expenses. I had a good PPO health insurance the entire time, which reimbursed me for less than a total of $5,000.

This does not include what I spent on traveling expenses seeing doctors throughout the US and Europe, nor does it include living off my savings, unable to work for almost 8 years!

26. Can I purchase the nutraceuticals you recommend from health food stores or from websites?

Yes. To date, I have directed my clients to a variety of sources and given recommendations as to the best quality brands available. You can also purchase most of these products through an online dispensary at Wellevate.me or Fullsript.com, an online distributor which has 400+ professional brands of nutraceuticals as well as those you can buy at health food stores and other websites. Clients get a 15% patient discount on all order and free or low-cost 2-3 day shipping.

It is my hope to soon be able to directly offer “bundles” of the necessary products at a greater cost-savings and ordering convenience for all my clients. This would save clients from the hassles of making multiple orders monthly via different websites and with multiple shipping charges, and trips to the health food store.

27. When will your book be published?

I am sorry for the delay in getting it completed! I haven’t had much spare time to work on it, but I hope to finish it as soon as possible. However, it is about 90% done. All clients are given my unfinished book on a pdf doc.

28. I understand that specific recommendations for your clients will vary from case to case, but can you give me a basic general guideline of what to expect from your mercury detox program?

Yes. Click Here: Freedom from Mercury Madness 4-Step Mercury Detox Program©

29. In general, how do you describe a mild, moderate or severely mercury toxic case?

Read this blog for detailed information: Symptoms of Mercury Toxicity: Mild, Moderate and Severe