Before defining Zeolites, it's important to know that zeolites have a strong relationship with detoxification and mineral replenishing. Next month I will go into greater detail regarding this relationship and the absolute necessity for detoxing heavy metals out of our bodies in addition to the importance of maintaining a proper and healthy organic mineral matrix.

So what exactly are zeolites? Zeolites are minerals that have a micro-porous structure. The term "zeolites" was originally coined in the 18th century by a Swedish mineralogist named Axel Fredrik Cronstedt who observed, upon rapidly heating a natural mineral, that the stones began to dance about as the water evaporated. Using the Greek words which mean "stone that boils," he called this material zeolite.

Zeolites are naturally occurring crystalline minerals that supposedly form over a period of years by the process of crystallization of volcanic ash submerged in the sea or in fresh water lakes. These mineral compounds, which are mined from many places throughout the world, have been a common ingredient in traditional Asian remedies for over a thousand years.

Today, Zeolites are often used as food additives, to purify water, and are used by the pharmaceutical industry. Because of their unique properties, they were even used extensively to clean up radiation after the Chernobyl disaster! It is exactly these last properties that are so important to us.

There are several US university studies that have very recently been completed on liquid zeolite and its extraordinary ability to not only detoxify the body but preserve healthy electrolyte balance.

You see zeolites are increasingly the focus of research and discussion because of their remarkable ability to "clean up" or chelate toxins. This ability stems from the Zeolites' honeycomb molecular structure that is able to trap toxic ions (in an "ion-exchange process), helping to safely remove them from the body.

If you've been with me for a while, you know I'm a big proponent of detoxing the body of everything that doesn't belong there: chemical toxins and heavy metals. You probably also know that several of the products from Drucker Labs, such as intraMax and intraKid have "built-in" detox properties.

If you have one handy, go ahead and grab a bottle of intraMax. Scan down the left side of the label until you come to the last heading in the column, "Full Spectrum Organic Trace Mineral Matrix". In parentheses, to the right you'll find the words, "plus zeolites". You may not have noticed it before, but that is just one of the many unique and beneficial properties of intraMax nutrition - zeolites.

I'm sure you are very aware of the devastating health consequences that arise from the accumulation of years of toxins. There's no doubt about it, health will be severely compromised unless these toxins are removed and chelating agents are a major part of this, thus the inclusion of zeolites in your intraMax product.

This month's report was brief, but important nonetheless. The makers of intraMax, intraKid and intraMin are taking everything into account to help you achieve the best health you are capable of attaining.

Please don't miss next month's newsletter as I will go into much more detail regarding the need for thorough detoxification and the importance of replenishing vital minerals. Until then...

Thank you once again for reading and taking a proactive stand towards good health.

Gloria in Excelsis Deo!

Yours in good health,

Dr. Mike