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Instagram Live: Rona of Sparkle of Health: Chemist, Holistic Nutritionist & Wellness Advocate with Gretch Elizabeth of Tox Safety/Never Tox discuss some of the dangers of Botox injections.

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Key Points Discussed:

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1. Toxicity of Botox:

• Botox (botulinum toxin A) is the world's most lethal neurotoxin, dosed in billionths of a gram.

• Despite small doses in cosmetic procedures, it is potent and dangerous if it enters the bloodstream.

2. Side Effects and Risks:

• Mild side effects: Brain fog, fatigue, migraines, nausea, food sensitivities, and autoimmune markers.

• Severe side effects: Nerve damage, muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing or breathing, vision problems, heart palpitations, and even permanent disabilities.

• Emotional trauma (such as anxiety and PTSD) can linger long after physical recovery.

3. Mechanisms of Harm:

• Botox can spread from the injection site through the bloodstream, neuron-to-neuron transfer, and into the central nervous system (CNS).

• Studies confirm it can cross the blood-brain barrier, raising concerns about links to conditions like Alzheimer's.

4. Muscle Atrophy:

• Botox can cause muscle atrophy, which may become permanent for some users, leading to an aged appearance or facial changes, especially if treatments are stopped after years of use.

5. Detox and Recovery:

• There is no straightforward way to "detox" Botox once it’s in the system.

• Some supplements (like small doses of copper and celery juice) may help mitigate further damage, but there’s no cure.

• Detox attempts (like heat or massage) can sometimes worsen symptoms.

6. Medical Response Challenges:

• People experiencing severe reactions often face gaslighting in medical settings, with symptoms dismissed as anxiety.

• There are no widely available tests to confirm Botox poisoning, and treatments like antitoxin are rarely used unless the case is life-threatening.

7. Black Box Warning:

• Botox has a black box warning (since 2009) about the risk of botulism, but it’s buried deep in documentation.

• Efforts are underway to make warnings more prominent and update labeling due to ongoing adverse events, even at recommended doses.

8. Therapeutic Uses:

• While Botox is also used to treat migraines and TMJ, these uses carry the same risks.

• In some cases, people have experienced severe disfigurement and bone loss from therapeutic use.

 

Support Community:

• Gretch helps run a support group on Facebook, Botox Dysport Side Effects Support Group, with over 35,000 members, including affected individuals, healthcare providers, and those seeking more information.

• The group shares data on what helps and what exacerbates symptoms, but no definitive cure exists.

 

Final Thoughts:

• Both speakers Rona of Sparkle of Health & Gretch of Tox Safety/Never Tox emphasized the importance of full informed consent and transparency in the cosmetic and medical use of Botox.

• The goal is not necessarily to deter everyone but to empower individuals to make fully informed decisions with awareness of potential risks.

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