“For safe detoxification, first replenish your body with good minerals and then focus on opening elimination pathways (bowels, sweat, breath) to remove the mobilized toxins.” Are your mineral levels falling short, despite taking large amounts of supplements? What if getting enough minerals held the key to overcoming heavy metal absorption? You might think organic foods are safer, but could they still expose you to heavy metals? And is it truly possible to purge every last heavy metal from your body? Find out real answers in this episode!  Today, Dr. Jeff Wright joins us again to discuss the complex but crucial world of minerals. This topic is incredibly relevant because our modern lifestyles have led to widespread mineral deficiencies and heavy metal exposure. We'll explore why minerals are so vital for our bodies, how to ensure you're getting the minerals you need, and how to reduce your heavy metal burden. If you suspect you're mineral deficient or simply want to boost your mineral intake for better nourishment, you won't want to miss this! Tune in to Episode 8 of Season 3 today!  Show Highlights:  00:00 - Episode Start 02:15 - Discover why minerals are absolutely crucial cofactors that power your body's most vital functions 03:56 - Get an insider peek at an upcoming must-attend class on a key hormone influencer 04:24 -Could this surprising mineral be boosting your iron absorption? 05:27 - Weigh the importance of balanced mineral antagonists like zinc and copper  06:52 - Dive into the major mineral pairs that need to be balanced, like sodium/potassium, copper/zinc, magnesium/calcium 09:41 - Is your typical diet out of balance? Learn how to optimize these minerals 11:38 - Uncover why widespread mineral deficiencies have become so common in modern times  13:41 - Learn about the misguided push to restrict salt (sodium) intake for everyone 18:57 -  Find out why Dr. Wright prefers getting potassium from food sources like bananas and coconut water over supplements 25:20 - Distinguish trace minerals from major minerals and their crucial roles 26:32 - Did you know the body tries to compensate for mineral deficiencies by substituting toxic heavy metals? Find out why here 28:42 - The safe, step-by-step approach to gently detoxifying heavy metals 31:57 - Why going straight for heavy metal detox could be a critical mistake 38:03 - How to best test for heavy metal burden 41:22 - Discover the advanced spectrophotometry technology (OligoScan) for rapidly measuring mineral/metal levels and why this mineral test deserves more spotlight 46:45 - How often should you re-check your mineral and metal levels during detox 47:39 - Get the complete picture of your mineral status with complementary tests  48:33 - Signs and symptoms to tell if someone is mineral-deficient or has heavy metal issues 50:23 - Weighing the pros and cons of gentle “low and slow” approach vs aggressive approaches like chelation for detoxing heavy metals 53:09 - Top heavy metal binders for mineral balance Important Links:  Gutsy Health Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/gutsyhealthpodcast/Gutsy Health Academy - https://www.mygutsyhealth.com/Feel free to call our Front Desk at Provo Health by calling  (801) 691-1765 to schedule a consult