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A study at the University of Tennessee recently rated methyl mercury among the most dangerous poisons on Earth (second only to plutonium). Mercury poisoning is the most common heavy metal problem. Published research demonstrates that mercury is more toxic than lead, cadmium or arsenic. Even more worrisome is that mercury is a CUMULATIVE heavy metal poison. Over time it will accumulate in our bodies and can damage the central nervous system and other organs or organ systems, such as the liver or gastrointestinal tract.

Mercury poisoning is the most common heavy metal problem.

Sources for mercury exposure:

  • Primary Sources:
    • Dental fillings present a time-release poison - indeed they are the major cause of mercury poisoning in humans. Patients don't realize that the "silver" amalgam dental fillings consist of 40 to 55% mercury.
    • Contaminated seafood
    • Some natural herbal / natural remedies that have not undergone strict quality testing may be high in contaminants, such as mercury, lead and arsenic
  • Secondary Sources:
    • Vaccinations may inject mercury or aluminum directly into your bloodstream
    • Indoor paints

No amount of exposure to mercury vapor can be considered harmless - especially considering its cumulative effect. It vaporizes easily at room temperature, and in this state, is odorless, colorless and tasteless.

Most medical and scientific researchers have called for a ban on the use of mercury in all products.

 




It's All in Your Head: The Link Between Mercury Amalgams and IllnessHealth Problems Associated with Mercury:

Mercury can adversely affect the immune, urinary, cardiac, respiratory and digestive systems, and is suspected to have involvement in the development of Alzheimers disease and other neurological diseases, as well as cancer, autoimmune diseases, allergies, Candida overgrowth and multiple sclerosis. It is difficult to diagnose because the symptoms vary so much from person to person.

The World Health Organization has concluded that dental fillings contribute more mercury to a person's body than all other sources of mercury combined.

Cancer:

There is strong evidence that mercury lowers T-Cell counts - increasing cancer incidence. In fact, several studies showed mercuric chloride increased several types of tumors in rats and mice, and methyl mercury caused kidney tumors in male mice. The EPA has determined that mercuric chloride and methyl mercury are possible human carcinogens. Mercury also has an affinity for brain tissue and is implicated in brain tumors and dementia.

Chronic Fatique:

Mercury cuts the oxygen carrying capacity of blood by half - resulting in chronic fatigue.

Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease:

Brain tissue has an attraction for heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and others. When heavy metals appear in the brain they can interfere with your natural brain chemistry. This interference, overtime, can accelerate the onset of dementia or Alzheimer's.

Multiple Sclerosis / MS:

A study undertaken in Great Britain reports that the highest incidence of Multiple Sclerosis is found in Northern Ireland as well as the Scottish Island of Orkeny and Shetland. These are the areas with the highest incidence of dental cavities and dental fillings, raising more suspicion that mercury is a possible link to autoimmune dysfunction.

Symptoms of Mercury Poisoning - The type and degree of symptoms exhibited depend upon the individual toxin, the dose, and the method and duration of exposure.

  • Headaches
  • Memory loss / dementia / Alzheimer's Disease
  • Mental disturbance
  • Impaired immune system: Mercury reduces the number of T-cells and reduces activity in the immune system.


  • sensory impairment (vision, hearing, speech), disturbed sensation and a lack of coordination.
  • Impairment of the peripheral vision


  • Disturbances in sensations ("pins and needles" feelings, numbness) usually in the hands feet and sometimes around the mouth


  • Lack of coordination of movements, such as writing


  • Impairment of speech, hearing, walking


  • Muscle weakness


  • Skin rashes


  • Mood swing
  • Birth defects: In 2002, the National Academy of Sciences found strong evidence for the toxicity of methyl mercury to children's developing brains, even at low levels of exposure. A recent study from the Centers for Disease Controls found that as many as 637,233 American children are born each year with mercury levels of more than 5.8 µg/L (5.8 micrograms per liter), the level associated with brain damage and loss of IQ

Symptoms of ACUTE Heavy Metal Toxicity:

  • "Brain Fog" / Difficulty Concentrating
  • Sudden, severe cramping and/or convulsions
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Sweating
  • Headache
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Impaired cognitive, motor and language skillsAmalgam Dental Fillings: The Poison in our Teeth



The Poison in Your Teeth: Mercury Amalgam (Silver) Fillings . . . Hazardous to Your Health!

The book The Poison in Your Teeth explains why amalgam (silver) fillings are hazardous to your health. Mercury amalgam fillings continuously release mercury vapor, the most poisonous, naturally occurring, non-radioactive substance on earth, into your body.

The mercury amalgams emit contributes to over 100 health issues, including:

  • heart disease


  • autoimmune diseases, such as fibromyalgia and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)


  • chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)


  • Allergies


  • neurological problems, including depression, memory loss, anxiety and fine tremors

Dr. McGuire explains how:

  • mercury is released from amalgam (silver) fillings, stored in the body, and damages health.


  • mercury from amalgams is a cause of autism, learning and developmental disorders.


  • to find a mercury free and mercury safe dentist.


  • to have these toxic fillings safely removed.


  • to safely and naturally detoxify mercury from the body.


The Poison in Your Teeth is a must for women who are planning to have a family and are unsure or skeptical about how these fillings affect them, the fetus, and child. It’s also a vitally important book for dentists and health professionals, and anyone who wants to improve their overall health. It's especially for anyone who is skeptical, uncertain, or confused about having these safely removed and replaced.



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