Detox Your Body. Reclaim Your Energy.
Are you feeling drained, foggy, tired and wired, or constantly battling unexplained symptoms? You might be carrying a toxic load of heavy metals without even realising it.
Our Heavy Metal Detox Programs are designed to help you gently and effectively cleanse your body of heavy metals, so you can feel vibrant, clear-headed, and fully alive again.
Why does your body need a heavy metal detox?
Heavy metals such as mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, and aluminium can accumulate in the body over time — often without our awareness. These metals are not just found in industrial settings; they’re present in many aspects of daily life. Understanding how they can impact your body and where they come from are the first steps toward reducing exposure and supporting your body’s natural detoxification processes.
Left unchecked, heavy metals can contribute to:
Why It Matters
Even low-level, chronic exposure to heavy metals can lead to a build-up in your tissues and organs over time. Reducing exposure and supporting detox pathways through targeted nutrition and supplementation is key to restoring balance and long-term health.
Over time, these heavy metals can disrupt your body's natural balance and wreak havoc on your health.
where do heavy metals come from
Everyday sources of heavy metal exposure.
Many people are susceptible to absorption of heavy metals found in a modern environment:
Tap Water – Older pipes may leach lead, copper, or cadmium.
Air Pollution – Vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions, and coal burning can release airborne metals.
Household Dust – Often contains trace metals from paint, soil, and furniture.
Mould Exposure – Can bind to and exacerbate metal toxicity.
Many cosmetics and skincare products contain trace metals:
Lipsticks, Eyeliners, and Powders – May include lead, cadmium, and aluminum.
Skin Lightening Creams – Sometimes contain mercury.
Deodorants and Antiperspirants – Often include aluminum-based compounds.
Hair Dyes – May contain lead acetate or other metals.
Some of the most common dietary sources include:
Large Fish – Tuna, swordfish, and other predatory species often contain high levels of mercury.
Fresh Produce – Pesticide residues may contain arsenic and other heavy metals.
Rice and Grains – Especially from regions with naturally high-arsenic soil.
Canned and Processed Foods – Can be contaminated through packaging or equipment.
Food Additives – Some colorings and preservatives contain aluminum or cadmium.
Individuals working in specific fields are at higher risk:
Welding and Metalwork
Mining - either working in a mine, on a mine site or living in a mining town.
Battery Manufacturing or Disposal
Electronics Recycling
Agriculture (due to pesticide and fertilizer use)
Radiography/Medical Imaging
Veterinarians/Veterinary Nurses
Dentists/Dental Nurses
Even seemingly harmless items can be a source of heavy metals and add to your toxic load:
Non-Stick Cookware
Aluminium Foil
Aluminium Cans
Costume Jewellery
Toys
Ceramics with Lead-Based Glazes
Certain medical treatments and products may contribute to your body’s heavy metal load:
Dental Fillings – Amalgam fillings often contain mercury.
Vaccines (historically) – Some used thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative.
Pharmaceuticals – Certain medications impair detoxification or may carry trace metals.
Antacids and Contrast Dyes – Can contain aluminum or gadolinium.
The Benefits of Detoxing Heavy Metals
Here are some of the benefits you may experience after detoxing your body from heavy metals:
01 Clearer Mind & Sharper Focus
Heavy metals like mercury and aluminium are neurotoxic — meaning they can interfere with brain function. Clearing them may help improve memory, reduce brain fog, and enhance focus.
02 Boosted Energy Levels
Toxic load weighs your body down. When you remove heavy metals, your cells can create energy more efficiently.
03 Hormonal Harmony
Heavy metals disrupt the endocrine system. Detoxing can support more balanced hormones, better sleep, and a more stable mood.
04 Improved Digestion
Metals interfere with your gut microbiome and enzyme activity. Detoxing can help ease bloating, gas, and irregular digestion.
05 Radiant Skin
As internal inflammation reduces, skin conditions like acne, eczema, and rashes often clear up.
06 Reduced Pain & Inflammation
Toxic metals can trigger chronic inflammation, which is a root cause of many types of pain. Detoxing helps ease tension and restore comfort.
Over time, these heavy metals can disrupt your body's natural balance, weaken your immune system, and wreak havoc on your health.
It’s time to clear the toxins and rebuild your health.
With formal training in naturopathy and nutritional science, a Master’s Degree in Wellness, and extensive clinical experience in the field of integrative health, Christine Barnes has developed three evidence-informed heavy metal detoxification protocols designed to address varying levels of toxic burden and your individual health status.
With formal training in naturopathy and nutritional science, a Master’s Degree in Wellness, and extensive clinical experience in the field of integrative health, Christine Barnes has developed an evidence-informed heavy metal detoxification protocol designed to address varying levels of toxic burden and your individual health status.
Are you ready to take control of your health?
Choose from one of our three heavy metal detox programs below to get started.
Not sure which program is suitable for you?
Click here to complete our Heavy Metals Questionnaire to find the most suitable program.
3 month core detox PROTOCOL
A 3-month self-guided program focused on reducing general heavy metal load using targeted whole foods, detox-supportive nutrition, and simple lifestyle strategies.
Ideal for those looking to gently reset their system for long-term health.
What's included?
$197
**Supplements to be purchased in addition to the program.
most popular
6 month therapeutic DETOX PROTOCOL*
A 6-month self-guided program combining nutritional therapy with carefully selected mineral supplements to support the body’s detox pathways.
Designed for those experiencing moderate toxic burden or heavy metal exposure.
What's included?
$597*
*This program is not suitable for anyone taking pharmaceutical medications or with any complex, chronic or ongoing medical conditions.
**Supplements to be purchased in addition to the program.
9 month advanced DETOX PROTOCOL*
A 9-month advanced, self-guided detox protocol personalised for individuals with ongoing health challenges, long-term pharmaceutical use, or high toxin exposure.
This program includes clinical assessment and custom nutrition & supplement planning to provide the pathway for a safe, effective outcome.
What's included?
$1497*
*Should your health assessment deem it unsafe for you to begin the program, we reserve the right to cancel the program immediately and issue a full refund.
**HTMA results and review to be conducted prior to supplement protocol being provided.
***Supplements to be purchased in addition to the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most people are unaware that toxic heavy metals can build up in our bodies simply from everyday absorption from the things we use, places we visit and foods we eat and therefore we all have some level of heavy metals. The question is how much do we have and therefore how intensive does the detox need to be.
If you are unsure, then the best place to start is by completing our questionnaire which will help you determine your level of heavy metal toxicity.
In addition, you can choose at any time to order a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis to give you a complete picture of the heavy metal load your body is carrying. The cost of this test is $225. You will have the option at checkout to add this test if you wish to do so or you can order it at any time in the future via our website.
Safety is a top priority and is one of the reasons we have three different programs so that you are being treated with the most relevant level of detox for your situation.
Each program has been created by Christine Barnes, who holds extensive qualifications in naturopathy, nutrition and a Masters Degree in Wellness together with extensive clinical experience.
The programs are the same as have been utilised for Christine with her patients for many years and now have been adapted to allow more people to access quality, safe and affordable detox programs.
Part of each program is component of nutritional supplements. We only use and recommend Australian produced supplements due to their safety, effectiveness and quality.
Each person's level of heavy metal toxicity is different so there is no one size fits all approach when detoxing heavy metals.
The Core Detox Protocol (3 months) uses targeted nutrition and whole foods to support gentle, food-first detoxification — ideal for those looking to reset and reduce general heavy metal load.
The Therapeutic Detox Program (6 months) builds on this with the addition of clinically-selected mineral supplements to support deeper detox pathways.
The Advanced Clinical Detox (9 months) is fully customised for individuals with complex health conditions, chronic symptoms, or pharmaceutical interactions — offering personalised dietary, supplemental, and practitioner-led support throughout.
While every body is different and we cannot guarantee a specific outcome, many clients report improvements in energy, mental clarity, sleep quality, mood stability, and digestion within the first few weeks.
Deeper, longer-term results — like reduced inflammation, improved immunity, and hormonal balance — often develop over the course of the program (especially in the 6 and 9 month programs) as detox pathways strengthen and heavy metals are cleared safely from the body.
Each program offers a different level of support:
The Core Detox Protocol includes structured guidance and resources you can follow independently through our Online Member's Hub.
The Therapeutic Detox Program includes our team checking in each week via email.
The Advanced Clinical Detox offers an up front health assessment and personalised supplement protocol based on testing results and health assessment outcome together with weekly check in emails.
Each program has been created by Christine to ensure you feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.
Part of each program is a specific supplement protocol to achieve the best outcome for your level of heavy metal toxicity. The level of toxicity directly impacts the level of supplementation required.
Whilst taking the supplements is of course your choice, without nutritional supplementation the programs will not achieve the desired outcomes as the body needs nutritional support to detox the heavy metals.
At the start of the program will you be sent a link to access our patient ordering system with Vital.ly - who are our Australian supplier of quality Australian supplements we recommend. Your supplement prescription will then be added once you have signed up and you can place your order as you need it and as per the program protocol information we will have provided to you.
Becoming a patient in Vital.ly will also give you access to their Rewards Program which gives you free postage on all orders over $99 and other benefits along the way.
Each program has a different supplement protocol so cost will vary dramatically between the programs. The costs will also vary month to month as some supplements will be used heavily during some weeks and then be removed or lessened at other times as we balance out your heavy metals.
The 3 month program has minimal supplementation as it is a food led detox program. Supplement costs are approximately $80-100 per month for the duration of the program.
The 6 month program has a more extensive supplement protocol as it is designed to support the body through detoxification at a higher level. Approximate supplement costs will be between $200-$300 per month.
The 9 month program has extensive supplement usage as is required when dealing with long term, chronic conditions and heavy pharmaceutical usage. It is difficult to give an estimate of cost as it will be dependant on the results of your hair tissue analysis, health assessment and pharmaceutical use. The minimum cost will be the same as the 6 month program but may increase based on your assessment and test results.
Whilst you are not required to purchase all or any of the supplements the effectiveness of the program is dependant on how many supplements you take and how well your body is supported nutritionally. The prescribed supplements each have a specific action in the detox process to rid your body of excess heavy metals.
You are also free to source your own supplements however we strongly advise against purchasing from overseas companies as the supplements are not subject to the stringent quality control of Australian supplements and therefore their effectiveness may not be equivalent to the Australian supplements.
As each program is delivered electronically, and you will have access to materials from day 1, no refunds will be issued.
The only exception is for the 9 Month Advanced Detox Protocol as we reserve the right to cancel the program should your health assessment indicate that it would be unsafe for you to go ahead with the detox protocol.
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