Heavy metals from environmental pollutants permeate the air, soil and water. Such toxins can accumulate in the muscles, nerves and blood vessels, causing damage throughout the entire body. Chelation therapy was developed to addresses heavy metal overload, helping the body reduce buildup of heavy metals. In chelation therapy, a chemical chelating agent is inserted into the body. The chelating agent binds with heavy metals in the bloodstream, forming a compound that the body can eliminate through urine. Chelating agents can be administered orally, intravenously, intramuscularly or through a suppository. In this completely revised and updated edition of his bestselling booklet, C.M. Hawken explains how chelation therapy works and discusses uses of chelation therapy to support cardiovascular health, Alzheimer"s disease, autism, diabetes and more.