Heavy Metals
Around the year 1985 we became aware of the fact that
heavy metals such as Copper, Zinc, Lead, Cadmium, Mercury and
so on can increase the production of free radicals a million fold.
Free radicals are considered to be a root cause involved
in all chronic diseases from rheumatism to arthritis, diabetes, MS, Alzheimer's,
Parkinson's, cancer and even speeding up the aging process.
Environmental metals are amongst the most wide spread and
deadly pollutants known to man.
How do I get heavy metal poisoning?
Heavy metal poisoning can occur in our bodies from a
variety of sources, something as simple as drinking tap water, can and does,
cause heavy metal poisoning.
Copper from corroded water pipes can contaminate your
drinking water and in turn contaminate your body.
Lead poisoning
Lead poisoning can result from water systems still using
old plumbing in your house.
Mercury Poisoning
Mercury poisoning is by far the worst
kind of heavy metal poisoning you can come in contact with.
Mercury is the one of the most toxic substances known to
man and many people have it in their mouth right next to their brain in the form
of mercury fillings.
These mercury fillings corrode over time releasing
mercury vapour in to your mouth which is then breathed in and deposited in your
body. Having mercury fillings (also known as amalgam fillings or silver
fillings) renewed causes a lot of mercury to be released in to your
body.
Mercury fillings are still considered safe to use by
modern dentistry although the mercury filling once removed is treated as a toxic
waste.
Pregnant mothers are now advised not to eat more than one
tin of tuna a week due to the high levels of mercury content.
Heavy Metal Sources &
Effects
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