Feature: DR. WENDY MYERS

The Relentless Voice Pushing Heavy Metal Toxicity Into the Global Spotlight

Written by: Lennard M. Goetze, Ed.D  | Transcribed by: Daniel Root and the DetoxScan editorial staff

For more than a decade, Dr. Wendy Myers, ND, has been one of the most influential and unwavering voices in the modern detoxification movement. Long before heavy metals and environmental toxins became a mainstream discussion point on wellness podcasts or functional medicine platforms, Myers was already warning audiences that fatigue, brain fog, chronic illness, and unexplained symptoms often pointed to one overlooked culprit: hidden toxicity. Today she stands widely recognized as a naturopathic doctor, educator, and host of one of the longest-running detox-focused podcasts in the world—an advocate whose mission is driven not by theory, but by deeply personal experience.

Myers’ entry into the world of heavy metal detoxification began, as it does for many practitioners, with tragedy. Her father, a smoker for 40 years, died of esophageal cancer—an illness she later linked strongly to cadmium. Her daughter, who developed profound neurological symptoms after receiving childhood vaccinations, was later found to have the highest aluminum levels Myers had ever seen in more than 15 years of hair tissue mineral analysis. Detoxification helped restore her daughter’s health, and the experience crystallized Myers’ realization that millions of people were unknowingly living with the same invisible burden.

That awakening set her on a relentless educational path. When her own hair mineral test revealed multiple toxic metals, Myers began what she calls a “runaway train” into the science of toxicology and the biochemical consequences of prolonged exposure. She launched her website, her podcast, and ultimately a full-time mission to expose the link between environmental toxins and the chronic diseases of modern life.

Today, her podcast has surpassed 620 episodes, making it one of the most authoritative and longest-running programs dedicated to detoxification, bioenergetics, and integrative health.

The Cases That Fuel a Crusade

Throughout her practice, Myers has witnessed firsthand the suffering created by heavy metal toxicity. Among the most heartbreaking cases are those involving gadolinium—the contrast agent used in MRIs that has left some patients in lifelong pain.

“My heart goes out to patients who have been poisoned by gadolinium,” she explains. “They have body-wide pain, bone pain, fatigue, and in many cases they can’t work. They are completely debilitated. It is one of the most devastating forms of toxicity I’ve seen.”  

She also recalls patients with extraordinarily high lead levels sleeping 12 to 14 hours a day, unable to function. Detoxification restored their energy, their cognitive function, and in many cases, their ability to return to work. These victories reaffirm her belief that the conventional medical system routinely overlooks the root causes of chronic disease.

Testing the Invisible: The Quest for Better Diagnostics

In the interview, Myers openly addresses the challenges of detecting heavy metals. No single test captures all metals, she explains, because each toxin exits the body differently—or in many cases, not at all. Hair, urine, stool, blood, and provocation tests each reveal different pieces of the puzzle.

Her preferred approach is a combination strategy: hair analysis + urine testing + OligoScan, a spectrophotometric tool that measures minerals and metals through the skin. Myers is also a vocal supporter of frequency-based testing, which she believes offers a broader and more accurate picture of the toxic burden—particularly for patients whose bodies cannot excrete metals well enough to show up on standard tests. “I wish OligoScan tested for more metals,” she adds, “but it’s one of the best tools for identifying what’s stuck inside the body.”

A Critique of Conventional Medicine—And a Case for Integration

Myers does not shy away from calling out the medical blind spot surrounding toxicity. “If you go to your conventional medical doctor, they are virtually going to be clueless about heavy metals,” she explains. “It’s not their training, and it’s not part of their diagnostic model. But these toxins are behind the chronic illness epidemic of our time.”

She cites research linking metals to dementia, hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and neurodegeneration. Lead alone, she notes, is associated with 17% of fatal heart attacks.

Yet she is careful to emphasize that this is not about replacing conventional medicine. “We still need our doctors. We need their diagnostics and their medications. But no one person has all the answers. Patients need a team—medical doctors and alternative practitioners working together.”

The Mercury Crisis—and Why She Urges Biological Dentists

In perhaps the most passionate segment of the interview, Myers directs a message to Dr. Robert Bard, who recently discovered elevated mercury levels and is preparing to remove old amalgam fillings. Her warning is unequivocal. Every bite on a mercury filling releases vapor straight into the brain. This vapor acts as a neurotoxin, disrupts the microbiome, damages gut immunity, encourages Candida and parasitic overgrowth, and contributes to neurological disease.

Myers herself suffered depression and chronic fatigue for years after having mercury fillings removed by a non-biological dentist at age 21. “It is shocking that the United States still puts mercury in people’s mouths,” she says, noting that the practice has been banned in many European and South American countries.

The Rising Movement—And Her Role in It

When Myers began her work 14 years ago, there were only a handful of practitioners discussing toxins. Today, detoxification is a booming field, embraced by influencers, physicians, researchers, and podcasters alike. She sees this as a major victory—not for her own profile, but for public health.

“I’m happy I played a role in that,” she says. “The goal was always to educate and empower people. Heavy metals and chemicals are one of the biggest root causes of why people don’t feel well.”

Looking Forward: Docuseries, Education, and Expanding the Movement

Myers’ ambitions continue to grow. She recently released a major docuseries exploring how toxins contribute to the top eight global chronic illnesses, featuring 107 experts. A re-release is scheduled for 2026, and she continues producing weekly episodes of her podcast, constantly bringing new voices into the conversation.

Her future goal is simple—but monumental: shift the world’s understanding of health by making detoxification a permanent part of mainstream healthcare. And she intends to keep expanding her alliances with practitioners, researchers, and advocates who are ready to help deliver that message.

“I just want people to know there is always an answer,” she says. “There is always something you can do. Detoxification isn’t an alternative—it’s essential.”

 E D I T O R I A L

On Dr. Wendy Myers and the Expanding Movement to Confront Heavy Metal Toxicity
By: Robert L. Bard, MD

In the landscape of modern medicine, some of the most powerful movements are born not from textbooks, but from lived experience. Dr. Wendy Myers embodies this pathway from “victim” to visionary. Her personal struggles—losing her father, fighting for her daughter’s recovery, and navigating her own toxic burden—did not end in silence or resignation. Instead, they became the catalyst for a lifetime of advocacy, research, and public education that has shifted global awareness of heavy metal toxicity. This transformation is not only admirable; it is the hallmark of every great health reformer.

As a clinical imaging specialist who has spent decades confronting the biological impact of environmental exposures, I recognize the remarkable rigor and discipline behind her work. Naturopathic medicine, at its best, marries biological intelligence with systems thinking—embracing physiology, lifestyle, detoxification, and energy-based approaches long before conventional medicine acknowledges their value. Dr. Myers stands at the forefront of this evolution, demonstrating that naturopathy is not “alternative,” but often the missing branch of medical science that bridges what patients feel with what standard tests fail to detect.

Her commitment to metal toxicity awareness is both needed and overdue. For years, society has underestimated the biological, neurological, and cardiovascular consequences of heavy metals. The research is clear, yet implementation remains slow. Clinicians like Dr. Myers help accelerate that understanding—educating the public, pushing conversations into mainstream channels, and validating what many patients already sense but cannot articulate: that unseen toxicants may be undermining their health.

I also appreciate her embrace of modern technologies such as the OligoScan, a device I personally value in my own clinical investigations. Her enthusiasm reflects what forward-thinking clinicians recognize—noninvasive, in-office assessment tools are essential for early detection and prevention. As someone who has used everything from Doppler ultrasound to elastography to uncover the origins of disease, I believe tools like the OligoScan will play an increasingly critical role in identifying hidden toxic loads before they manifest as chronic illness.

Perhaps the most admirable quality Dr. Myers brings to the global conversation is her openness to collaboration. She seeks answers, not authority. She builds bridges, not silos. In an era where medical progress depends on multidisciplinary insight, her willingness to learn, adapt, and partner with experts across fields—from radiology and dentistry to endocrinology and environmental sciences—demonstrates a rare professional courage. This collaborative spirit is what fuels breakthroughs. It is what transforms scattered evidence into unified understanding. And it is what will ultimately elevate detoxification science into a standard pillar of preventive healthcare.

Dr. Myers’ journey is one of resilience, intellect, and service. Her voice strengthens a growing global movement committed to exposing the silent epidemic of heavy metal toxicity. As a clinician, researcher, and advocate, I stand in full support of her mission and applaud her continued contribution to the future of environmental health.

— Dr. Robert L. Bard, MD, DABR, FAIUM, FASLMS
Advanced Integrative Imaging & Diagnostics
BardDiagnostics / AngioInstitute