Metallic Taste

by Herbalist Wendy Wilson

If you or someone you know has complained about having a metallic taste in their mouth it could mean there is a health issue that needs attention. This is considered by modern medicine to be a taste disorder and affects about 1.1 million Americans or 6% of the population. Now a complete loss of taste is a little different but falls into the taste disorder category, called hypogeusia. Some patients will also experience a little fatigue with the metallic taste. There are over 79 conditions which are related to taste disorder and fatigue. Let’s take a look and see if we can troubleshoot this problem. 

CAUSES
What could cause these taste disorders? There are many factors that can cause this including; medications which tend to be lithium-based and often linked to antidepressants. Another cause could be a zinc deficiency, menopause, pregnancy, radiation exposure, nerve damage and dental problems or oral disease. Not drinking enough water can also cause this especially if most of the liquids being consumed are  dehydrating in nature such as; alcohol and caffeine-type beverages. Certain viral infections such as mononucleosis can produce fatigue, dry mouth and a metallic taste. Acute sinusitis can also be related to taste disorders. Diabetes Type II has also links to this condition via insulin drugs. You can go down the list on conditions to see if anything fits for you:

Fatigue and Metallic taste in mouth

THE DRUG CULPRITS
We’ve already mentioned the lithium-based antidepressants for bipolar disorders as a possible cause for the metallic taste but there are other drugs that can produces this symptom. Antibiotics such as Biaxin (clarithromycin) and Flagyl (metroidazole) used as a broad-spectrum bacterial drugs. Thyroid medications (captopril) and high blood pressure medications can also be the culprit. Drugs to treat skin infections (griseoflvin) and rheumatoid arthritis drugs (penicillamine), kidney stone meds and cancer treatments can also cause a taste disorder. If you are taking medication for MS or for anemia these drugs can offer the taste disorder side effect. Also, if you have too much copper in your body can also be the problem.

DIAGNOSIS
How does your medical doctor pinpoint the cause? Tests will be ordered to narrow the possibilities to the cause. Most often a series of chemicals will be tested on the patient’s tongue with the intent to stimulate receptor cells on the taste buds and then the saliva is sampled and tested. Other tests are CT scans, MRI’s and blood tests, which may produce negative results.

MEDICAL TREATMENTS
Depending on the cause the treatment will vary but common treatments are zinc supplements and artificial saliva (xerolube) often given to radiation patients that experience dry mouth. The side effects of artificial saliva are tooth decay and yeast infections. Other drugs used are to promote saliva production and anesthetics, as well as more antidepressants and perhaps nerve microsurgery.

COINCIDENCE?
Is it a coincidence that folks who add cardio workouts to their exercise routine, and who may be out of shape, often complain of a metallic or blood taste or both in their mouth? There is no scientific evidence to suggest this is the case but many folks seem to experience this.

WHAT IF?
What if you ruled out all the common causes for taste disorder and you still have this problem? Are you taking calcium carbonate supplements? If you are taking a calcium product made from synthetic or animal ingredients –then stop. You will want to get your whole food calcium from plants because it has the right ratio of calcium (2 parts) with the required uptake nutrition (1 part boron and 1 part magnesium). Another possibility is you may have dental work; fillings or metal crowns that are causing the taste disorder. You can have your dentist evaluate this for you and replace the metal fillings and crowns with the white ones with no metal. Pregnant women should take a close look at any pregnancy vitamins they’ve been advised to take and make sure they are not synthetic.

YOUR OPTIONS
You can use some natural tools to detoxify your system of the prescription drugs causing the taste disorder and replace the drugs with more natural sources. See the Organ Cleanses from Apothecary Herbs. For instance; you can use Valerian Root for depression, anxiety and panic attacks. You can use the Heart/Cholesterol/BP formula instead of the cardio drugs. You can use a whole-plant source for calcium called Calcium Formula. For sinusitis conditions I use Echinacea Deluxe. For blood sugar issues diet, exercise and white juniper berries are what I would do (see Diabetic Formula). For oral issues see the Tooth & Gum Restorer formula. For anima conditions super charge the system with nutrition and rebuild the blood (Body Foundation Food Mix). If the blood is polluted with toxins, do a blood cleanse and use Blood Cleanse formula. You have options and quality tools with instructions for success. Call Apothecary Herbs toll free 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277 online http://www.thepowerherbs.com, where your healthcare options just became endless. Check out their FREE Stuff Monday – Monday orders over $50 will receive a Free Power Herbs 400-page e-book via email or a Free Salt Grinder (while supplies last).  Not to be used with other discounts or promotions.

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PANDEMIC NEWS 
Do you have your Pandemic Kit yet? Here is what folks are saying about the 100% organic Pandemic Kit made by Apothecary Herbs. "I have this kit and recommend everyone have at least one on hand (or more depending on family size) for a pandemic." Rebecca Carley, MD, Hickory, NC and “I have one and glad I do; just in case. I like the long shelf life.” Melody Cedarstrom, Port Matilda, PA (more customer freedback at http://www.thepowerherbs.com) or call 866-229-3663 to order your kit today.

PURE ENERGY
Pure energy is organic and instantly absorbed – transporting nutrition to every cell in your body. It is a super food for the body to repair, build and fortify itself. Where do you get it? It’s called Body Foundation Food Mix and is at Apothecary Herbs 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277 http://www.thepowerherbs.com. This pure energy food source is so efficient; you won’t feel hungry between meals and can safely lose weight.

THE POWER HERBS e-BOOK
By popular demand The Power Herbs e-book is available with symptom/herb reference guide, information on organ cleansing and how to make your own herbal tinctures plus a whole lot more. Go to http://www.thepowerherbs.com and click on The Power Herb book cover on the right side of the home page to order. You must have email to order and receive the e-book download version of The Power Herb book for just $14.99. At this time, we do not offer this title in hard copy.

TWO NEW PRODUCTS
Apothecary Herbs has released a new product called Liver Detox Tea. You can layer this tea with Milk Thistle Tincture for a gentle yet effective liver cleanse. This is a nice option if you can’t do the Liver/Gall Bladder Flush using olive oil. You will find this new product under Herbal Teas at http://www.thepowerherbs.com. Also New is the Liver & Gall Bladder Tincture with dandelion root for more anticancer protection. This formula is available in 1 oz, 2 oz and 4 oz sizes. You will find this item under Organ Body Cleanses at http://www.thepowerherbs.com. You can layer this tincture with the Liver Detox Tea and be well!

BE PREPARED
Being prepared is never a waste of time. Get your own organic garden growing and stock as much healthy foodstuffs as you can. You’ll also need backup medicine but the over-the-counter and prescription medicines have a limited shelf life of two years or less. However, your organic medicines have a ten year shelf life without side effects. Call the folks at Apothecary Herbs for their Natural Medicine Starter Stock-up Package or make sure you get one of their many herb kits for boosting immune system and protecting you from viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. Call Apothecary Herbs 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277 online http://www.thepowerherbs.com, where your healthcare options just became endless.

ALLERGY RELIEF
If you suffer from allergies (sneezing, itchy watery eyes, stuffy or runny nose, sinus pressure or sinus infections) try the Echinacea Deluxe formula and Herbal Eyewash both around $20.00 from Apothecary Herbs. Call now toll free 866-229-3663 http://www.thepowerherbs.com.

APOTHECARY HERBS VITAMIN VAULT – STOCK UP AND SAVE!
You already know that you can save on the half and full case discounts in the Vitamin Vault area at http://www.thepowerherbs.com. Apothecary Herbs has added a new item called the Natural Medicine Starter Stock-up Package. This package is designed for those preparing for their medical future and contains immune boosting, pain & inflammation, organ cleanses, vitamin, mineral, amino acid and protein products plus a Pandemic Kit and it comes with a savings of $150.00. Visit http://www.thepowerherbs.com or call toll free to order your Starter Stock-up Package 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277. Mail in your check or money order for this package and save an additional 15% ($242.00) before shipping.

MALE & FEMALE ORGAN CLEANSES KITS – Don’t give disease a foothold. You will have the power to cleanse the bowel, urinary, liver, gall bladder and blood system with this cleanse package. For added cleansing, ask about how you can upgrade your order to include the prostate cleanse for men or the Kidney/Bladder cleanse for females.  Go to http://www.thepowerherbs.com or call their 24-hour live customer service line 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277.

MALE HORMONE FORMULA (use with the Prostate Kit)
Apothecary Herbs brand new formula to help balance male hormones – Male Hormone Formula. Call 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277 http://www.thepowerherbs.com

MORE PROTECTION from EMF, RADIATION
The folks at admitters are correct that every modern house has EMF hotspots, which are sometimes caused by appliances, electronics, bad grounding just to name a few. You will want to make sure your bed or your children’s beds are not in direct line of these hotspots. How do you find out? You purchase an affordable and accurate meter from Admitters.  Radmeters has a direct link http://www.radmeters.com/tph or you can click their link under “links” at http://www.thepowerherbs.com.  I wouldn’t recommend them if I didn’t have one of their meters myself – Herbalist Wendy Wilson.

PROSTATE KIT THAT WORKS! Go to Apothecary Herbs http://www.thepowerherbs.com and type in “Prostate” in the search box or for more information or call 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277.  Layer this kit with their Male Hormone formula.

ONE-YEAR SUPPLY OF HERBAL MEDICNE (shelf life 10 to 15 years)
See Apothecary Herbs One Year Supply of Herbal Medicine at http://www.thepowerherbs.com or call 866-229-3663, 704-885-0277. Call for a customized year supply or to set up installment payment for this package.

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