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going to have a hard time getting rid of other toxins as well.” The heavy metals that can interfere
with the body are metals such as:

• Lead
• Mercury
• Cadmium
• Nickel
• Cesium
• Arsenic

The chelating agent has to be able to bind mercury and lead in order to test them in urine.
Normal blood testing will only detect these heavy metals if they are in very high amounts. If a
blood test says you have high heavy metals, then you have them. If the blood test says you don’t
have them, you may still have them. You just did the wrong test. The information is then used as
a record to track the success of treatments over time.

About David Bilstrom, MD
Dr. Bilstrom is Director of the International Autoimmune Institute & Bingham Memorial Center
for Functional Medicine, which is the first medical center in the country to treat all types of
autoimmune diseases. It is also the first to use nature, and its ability to improve human health
and well-being, as an integral part of a wellness program.

Dr. Bilstrom works closely with experts in a number of medical specialties to evaluate, diagnose
and treat chronic and autoimmune diseases. He is always welcoming new patients at his office
within the Bingham Specialty Plaza in Blackfoot. Appointments can be scheduled by calling
(208) 782-2444.

Taking the mind, body, and spirit into consideration, Dr. Bilstrom understands firsthand the
benefits integrated medicine can provide to patients. He is triple board certified in Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation, Functional and Regenerative Medicine, and Medical Acupuncture.
He has extensive experience in Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine, Acupuncture, Integrative
Medicine, and Complementary and Alternative Medicines.

Office Location
Bingham Specialty Plaza
326 Poplar Street
Blackfoot, ID
T: (208) 782-2444
www.BinghamMemorial.org/Functional-Medicine