I say this with love and with a strong desire to be honest and fair and edifying. I imagine med school would be a real pressure cooker for almost anyone, but especially anyone learning the truths that are being revealed to you through the bible, Ray, the forum, etc. Just please keep in mind that it was an old roofer who led you to many of the spiritual pearls you now treasure. And now that you brought this topic to all of our attention, maybe God chose for a mere stay at home mom to present you with a little gift that you are quick to dismiss as it doesn't come from a Learned Professional, despite those professionals you consulted being admittedly stumped. Diatomaceous Earth and Bentonite Clay clear mercury, aluminum, etc. which all of us are exposed to frequently, and which our bodies don't easily remove as you probably know. Both forms of 'dirt' also help with parasites and candida as well, and it sounds like you might not have explored the possibility of those issues. The symptoms of heavy metal toxicity are often explained away by doctors as IBS, Fibromyalgia, etc. I'll be the first to admit I might be wrong about this, and it's true that I am no professional, but I think your future patients will have a better doctor if you actively question the 'truths' you are expected to blindly consume, just as at church you were once expected to blindly consume their truths. I enjoy and respect your perspective but I have been wondering how you will handle the "God Complex" of your superiors in med school and avoid developing one yourself. I have been debating with myself whether I should post this reply here or privately, but I keep feeling that someone else might need to read this too. With sisterly respect, concern and affection, Vicki. PS. I'm praying for your spiritual and physical health and protection now, and for the intense years ahead of you.