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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / November 2004Mercury Effects
http://www.mercola.com/article/mercury/no_mercury.htm Learn How Mercury Is Affecting You and the Ones You Love It is a sad tragedy that mercury is causing such health damage to so many people. Sad because it is so reversible and easily avoidable -- IF you know where it is and how it can affect you and your family -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ Mercury Does Leak Out of Your Fillings The ADA has said for the past 150 years that the mercury in amalgam is safe and does not leak. However, they no clinical studies were ever done and the FDA approved amalgam under the "grandfather clause" Subsequent studies have shown this not to be true. Over ten years ago the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine published an editorial (12 ) calling mercury fillings the chief source of mercury exposure to the US population. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ American adults have over a 500 tons of toxic mercury poison stored in their dental fillings. One of my readers, Phil Ratte, was kind enough to perform the following calculations: An average filling contains an estimated 800 milligrams of amalgam, with the average middle-aged adult having 8 fillings. The average North American adult has 3.2 grams or mercury (8 fillings x 800 mg per filling x 50% of total amalgam is mercury) of potential mercury vapor to go into the lungs, blood, and brain from dental fillings alone -- an average of about three-millionths of a gram a day -- this does not include the amount of mercury we take in from vaccinations and from our food! Earlier in the article is was stated that 78% of American adults have dental fillings. If there are 200 million American adults that would mean that .78 x 200,000,000 would give us 156 million American adults with dental fillings. If the average American adult has 8 fillings with 800 mg. of amalgam that gives us 3.2 grams of mercury (amalgams are 50% mercury) in their fillings per American adult. 3.2 g x 28g/oz x 156 million = 17,828,571 ounces of mercury x 1/16 (ounces per pound) = 1,114,286 pounds of mercury or 557 tons of mercury stored in our mouths This appears to be a much bigger problem than the mercury from the burning of coal. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ If you want to keep updated about this and other important issues please enter your e-mail address and click on the Subscribe button to subscribe to the FREE newsletter immediately Or click here for more information about the newsletter. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ Mercury in "Silver Fillings" Causing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Central Nervous System Disorders Mercury amalgam dental fillings, commonly referred to as 'Silver' dental fillings, contain between 48 & 55 % mercury. While the American Dental Association originally denied that mercury from these fillings leaked vapor, which is absorbed into the bodies of persons having this dental filling material, in recent years, facing numerous studies to the contrary, have had to concede, that 'silver fillings', do leak mercury vapor, one of the most toxic substances known to man. The metallic mercury used by dentists to manufacture dental amalgam is shipped as a hazardous material to the dental office. When amalgams are removed, for whatever reason, they are treated as hazardous waste and are required to be disposed of in accordance with federal OSHA regulations and it is inconceivable that the mouth could be considered a safe storage container for this toxic material. A multi-million dollar U.S. Government study conducted between 1988 and 1994 could hold the key to producing epidemiological data linking dental fillings to a myriad of illnesses. This new information, comes straight from the National Institute of Health, the NHANES III Study (National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey), a study that according to the mission statement of National Center for Health Sciences "is to provide statistical information that will guide the actions and policies to improve health of the American people. As the Nation's principal health statistics agency, NCHS leads the way with accurate, relevant, and timely data." A recent statistical analysis of this data was done to see if there were any links to dental fillings and adverse health conditions. Their initial figures revealed that while 78% of the American public have dental fillings, 95% of the people with International Classification of Disease Codes 340-349: "Disorders of the Central Nervous System", which include MS, Epilepsy, Paralysis and Migraines, have dental fillings. See also: Mercury Reaches Brain Directly Through Nerves -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ If Mercury Is So Safe Why are European Countries Restricting Its Use? In February, 1994 Sweden announced a total ban on the use of mercury fillings in young adults. Denmark, Germany and Austria followed suit. In Switzerland and Japan, the dental schools no longer teach amalgam use as the primary source of dental care. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ The Chewing Gum Connection Most people don't realize the grave danger that exists in the simple and seemingly innocent act of chewing gum. However, studies have shown that gum chewing greatly increases the exposure to mercury. One recent study found that heavy gum chewers had twice the amount of mercury in their blood and three times the level in their urine and breath exhalation than did infrequent chewers. And if you were to compare with those who don't chew gum at all, the difference would likely be even greater. This is very important, as those most vulnerable, such as pregnant women, may be unknowingly exposing their unborn children to mercury which is a know teratogen (substance that causes birth defects). However, despite the grave risks, gum manufacturers are NOT required to put any kind of warnings on their products regarding increased mercury release. See also: Chewing Gum Releases Mercury From Dental Fillings -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ Mercury In Fish From Environmental Contamination Damaging Newborns A recent CDC report reveals that nearly one in 10 US women could have levels of mercury in their blood that are close to hazardous. Exposure to dangerous levels of mercury can result in permanent damage to the brain and kidney. Exposure is particularly risky for women of childbearing age, because a fetus is highly susceptible to adverse effects. Combustion in power plants of coal containing mercury is the major source of environmental pollution. 40 Tons of Mercury are released into the US EVERY year by this method. Mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants moves through the air, is deposited in water and finds its way into fish, accumulating especially in fish that are higher up the food chain. Fish like tuna, sea bass, marlin and halibut show some of the worst contamination, but dozens of species and thousands of water bodies have been seriously polluted. As a result, women who eat a lot of fish during pregnancy, or even as little as a single serving of a highly contaminated fish, can expose their developing child to excessive levels of mercury. The toxic metal can cross the placenta to harm the rapidly developing nervous system, including the brain. About 20,000 children this year will be exposed to a dose of methylmercury that increases the risk of adverse neurological effects for the entire pregnancy. According to Public Citizen, "It is irrefutable that power plant emissions contribute to all sorts of environmental problems -- smog, acid rain, mercury poisoning of rivers and streams, radioactive waste -- all of which lead to climate change, air pollution, damaged crops, dying forests, and health problems like emphysema, lung disease, cancer and premature death." See also: Prenatal Mercury Exposure Raises Blood Pressure US EPA Proposes Regulations to Cut Mercury Emissions From Coal-Fired Power Plants National Academy of Sciences Backs Stricter Mercury Standards Toxic Mercury Found in New England Rain and Snow -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ Mercury In Vaccines Contributing to Autism Epidemic By age two, American children have received 237 micrograms of mercury through vaccines alone, which far exceeds current EPA "safe" levels of .1 mcg/kg. per day. That's one-tenth of a microgram, not one microgram. This means that children are getting many times the amount of mercury that the EPA deems safe from the shots that are mandated by the government. The figure of one autistic infant for every 150 is now widely documented Autism and mercury poisoning damage the: Brain/nerve cells Eyes Immune system Gastrointestinal system Muscle control The speech center. Although mercury toxicity has been studied for decades, and EPA safety levels have been set, during all that time, a child's greatest exposure to mercury - thimerosol in vaccines - was never even included in the toxicity studies. Many investigators believe the mercury in the vaccines has contributed to this epidemic of autism. Read the full story of how the mercury, called thimerosol, has been damaging American children for many decades. See also: Autism and Mercury Autism: a Novel Form of Mercury Poisoning Autism: a Novel Form of Mercury Poisoning (References) Autism and Mercury Detoxification CDC Issues Recommendations On Use Of Thimerosal - Mercury- Free Hepatitis B Vaccine Mercury in Vaccines Mercury to Be Removed From Vaccines Joint Statement Of The American Academy Of Pediatrics And The American Public Health Service Regarding Mercury In Vaccines -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ Mercury and Alzheimer's Disease Scientists at the University of Calgary have recently shown (3) that trace amounts of mercury can cause the type of damage to nerves that is characteristic of the damage found in Alzheimer's disease. The level of mercury exposure used in the test was well below those levels found in many humans with mercury/silver amalgam dental fillings. Read more about how no other material or metal tested, including aluminum, has produced even remotely similar reactions. See also: Mercury Contributes To Alzheimer's Disease! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ Mercury Detoxification Recently, a paper I co-authored with Dietrich Klinghardt on the removal of mercury from the body, was published in the March 2001 issue of the Journal of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. It reviews the published evidence supporting amalgam toxicity and describes practical and effective clinical techniques that facilitate mercury elimination. A literature review is provided which documents effective mercury elimination strategies to reduce mercury toxicity syndromes. >It is a sad tragedy that mercury is causing such health damage to so many >people. > >Sad because it is so reversible and easily avoidable -- IF you know where it is >and how it can affect you and your family Yes, the fall off in Break Dancing is truly heart breaking ........ Snoop Dog EAT dog. ATTENTION ! ! ! For the sake of any new readers to this newsgroup. Jan is a retired day care worker (owner according to her) who makes a lot of noise about amalgam toxicity. She is not a dentist, has no training in dentistry, and does not really understand scientific methods. In addition, she flat out refuses to engage in any discussion about this issue even when the specific point of discussion does not contradict her own point of view. She cannot communicate much beyond pasting the words of other people to responses, even when the quotes do not apply to what is being said. She, also, does not give any credit to the person from which she takes these quotations. Her behavior is very similar to a software program designed to post specific remarks to key words. Please be cautious if you choose to follow any advice presented by her. Recognize that her views do NOT reflect those of modern dentistry. Her views mirror those of dishonest people who survive by preying on the innocent. If you watch and read carefully, you will see her accuse anyone who does not agree with all her views (uneducated as they may be) of being a liar. When that does not get enough attention, she will resort to calling people "heifer", "Jew-boy", Atheist, queer, etc. Her behavior is certainly not civil nor compassionate. If you read exactly what her claims are in regard to amalgam toxicity, you will find that her claims do not make scientific sense. She claims to have been healed of neurological defects during the time that her bodily mercury levels would have been at their highest. If she really had mercury toxicity, she should have been more ill during this time, not feeling better than she had in many years. She is either badly mistaken, or she is lying about what made her ill. Even those individuals who would like to see amalgam banned from use, find her posting methods and refusal to discuss any topics despicable. Please recognize that there are far more people sensitive to Penicillin, latex, peanuts, and even to bananas than there are people sensitive to dental amalgam and the metals it contains. None of those materials have been banned, nor will they be banned in the future. .. Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S. Troy, Michigan, USA >Subject: Re: Mercury Effects >From: "Dr Steve" nospam@home.net >Date: 11/24/2004 4:27 AM Pacific Standard Time >Message-id: <z6%od.30069$5b1.25677@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> > >ATTENTION ! ! http://www.mercola.com/domains/nomercury.htm Learn How Mercury Is Affecting You and the Ones You Love It is a sad tragedy that mercury is causing such health damage to so many people. Sad because it is so reversible and easily avoidable---IF you know where it is and how it can affect you and your family ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Mercury Does Leak Out of Your Fillings The ADA has said for the past 150 years that the mercury in amalgam is safe and does not leak. However, they no clinical studies were ever done and the FDA approved amalgam under the "grandfather clause" Subsequent studies have shown this not to be true. Over ten years ago the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine published an editorial (12 ) calling mercury fillings the chief source of mercury exposure to the US population. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- If you want to keep updated about this and other important issues please enter your e-mail address and click on the Subscribe button to subscribe to the FREE newsletter immediately Or click here for more information about the newsletter. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Mercury in "Silver Fillings" Causing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Central Nervous System Disorders Mercury amalgam dental fillings, commonly referred to as 'Silver' dental fillings, contain between 48 & 55 % mercury. While the American Dental Association originally denied that mercury from these fillings leaked vapor, which is absorbed into the bodies of persons having this dental filling material, in recent years, facing numerous studies to the contrary, have had to concede, that 'silver fillings', do leak mercury vapor, one of the most toxic substances known to man. The metallic mercury used by dentists to manufacture dental amalgam is shipped as a hazardous material to the dental office. When amalgams are removed, for whatever reason, they are treated as hazardous waste and are required to be disposed of in accordance with federal OSHA regulations and it is inconceivable that the mouth could be considered a safe storage container for this toxic material. A multi-million dollar U.S. Government study conducted between 1988 and 1994 could hold the key to producing epidemiological data linking dental fillings to a myriad of illnesses. This new information, comes straight from the National Institute of Health, the NHANES III Study (National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey), a study that according to the mission statement of National Center for Health Sciences "is to provide statistical information that will guide the actions and policies to improve health of the American people. As the Nation's principal health statistics agency, NCHS leads the way with accurate, relevant, and timely data." A recent statistical analysis of this data was done to see if there were any links to dental fillings and adverse health conditions. Their initial figures revealed that while 78% of the American public have dental fillings, 95% of the people with International Classification of Disease Codes 340-349: "Disorders of the Central Nervous System", which include MS, Epilepsy, Paralysis and Migraines, have dental fillings. See also: Mercury Reaches Brain Directly Through Nerves ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- If Mercury Is So Safe Why are European Countries Restricting Its Use? In February, 1994 Sweden announced a total ban on the use of mercury fillings in young adults. Denmark, Germany and Austria followed suit. In Switzerland and Japan, the dental schools no longer teach amalgam use as the primary source of dental care. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- The Chewing Gum Connection Most people don't realize the grave danger that exists in the simple and seemingly innocent act of chewing gum. However, studies have shown that gum chewing greatly increases the exposure to mercury. One recent study found that heavy gum chewers had twice the amount of mercury in their blood and three times the level in their urine and breath exhalation than did infrequent chewers. And if you were to compare with those who don't chew gum at all, the difference would likely be even greater. This is very important, as those most vulnerable, such as pregnant women, may be unknowingly exposing their unborn children to mercury which is a know teratogen (substance that causes birth defects). However, despite the grave risks, gum manufacturers are NOT required to put any kind of warnings on their products regarding increased mercury release. See also: Chewing Gum Releases Mercury From Dental Fillings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Mercury In Fish From Environmental Contamination Damaging Newborns A recent CDC report reveals that nearly one in 10 US women could have levels of mercury in their blood that are close to hazardous. Exposure to dangerous levels of mercury can result in permanent damage to the brain and kidney. Exposure is particularly risky for women of childbearing age, because a fetus is highly susceptible to adverse effects. Combustion in power plants of coal containing mercury is the major source of environmental pollution. 40 Tons of Mercury are released into the US EVERY year by this method. Mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants moves through the air, is deposited in water and finds its way into fish, accumulating especially in fish that are higher up the food chain. Fish like tuna, sea bass, marlin and halibut show some of the worst contamination, but dozens of species and thousands of water bodies have been seriously polluted. As a result, women who eat a lot of fish during pregnancy, or even as little as a single serving of a highly contaminated fish, can expose their developing child to excessive levels of mercury. The toxic metal can cross the placenta to harm the rapidly developing nervous system, including the brain. About 20,000 children this year will be exposed to a dose of methylmercury that increases the risk of adverse neurological effects for the entire pregnancy. According to Public Citizen, "It is irrefutable that power plant emissions contribute to all sorts of environmental problems--smog, acid rain, mercury poisoning of rivers and streams, radioactive waste--all of which lead to climate change, air pollution, damaged crops, dying forests, and health problems like emphysema, lung disease, cancer and premature death." See also: Prenatal Mercury Exposure Raises Blood Pressure US EPA Proposes Regulations to Cut Mercury Emissions From Coal-Fired Power Plants National Academy of Sciences Backs Stricter Mercury Standards Toxic Mercury Found in New England Rain and Snow ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Mercury In Vaccines Contributing to Autism Epidemic By age two, American children have received 237 micrograms of mercury through vaccines alone, which far exceeds current EPA "safe" levels of .1 mcg/kg. per day. That's one-tenth of a microgram, not one microgram. This means that children are getting 2,370 times the amount of mercury that the EPA deems safe from the shots which are mandated by the government. The figure of one autistic infant for every 150 is now widely documented Autism and mercury poisoning damage the: Brain/nerve cells Eyes Immune system Gastrointestinal system Muscle control The speech center. Although mercury toxicity has been studied for decades, and EPA safety levels have been set, during all that time, a child's greatest exposure to mercury - thimerosol in vaccines - was never even included in the toxicity studies. Many investigators believe the mercury in the vaccines has contributed to this epidemic of autism. Read the full story of how the mercury, called thimerosol, has been damaging American children for many decades. See also: Autism and Mercury Autism: a Novel Form of Mercury Poisoning Autism: a Novel Form of Mercury Poisoning (References) Autism and Mercury Detoxification CDC Issues Recommendations On Use Of Thimerosal - Mercury- Free Hepatitis B Vaccine Mercury in Vaccines Mercury to Be Removed From Vaccines Joint Statement Of The American Academy Of Pediatrics And The American Public Health Service Regarding Mercury In Vaccines ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Mercury and Alzheimer's Disease Scientists at the University of Calgary have recently shown (3) that trace amounts of mercury can cause the type of damage to nerves that is characteristic of the damage found in Alzheimer's disease. The level of mercury exposure used in the test was well below those levels found in many humans with mercury/silver amalgam dental fillings. Read more about how no other material or metal tested, including aluminum, has produced even remotely similar reactions. See also: Mercury Contributes To Alzheimer's Disease! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Mercury Detoxification Recently, a paper I co-authored with Dietrich Klinghardt on the removal of mercury from the body, was published in the March 2001 issue of the Journal of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. It reviews the published evidence supporting amalgam toxicity and describes practical and effective clinical techniques that facilitate mercury elimination. A literature review is provided which documents effective mercury elimination strategies to reduce mercury toxicity syndromes. Mercury Toxicity and Systemic Elimination Agents Mercury Detoxification Protocol Mercury Elimination with DMSA Microbial Mercury Mop ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- For a list of scientific references CLICK HERE http://www.mercola.com/domains/mercuryref.htm > It is a sad tragedy that mercury is causing such health damage to so many > people. Opinion expressed as fact. > However, they no clinical studies were ever done and the FDA approved > amalgam under the "grandfather clause" Subsequent studies have shown this > not to be true. Really? Not at that time maybe but 'ever?' You seem to be quoting studies on an hourly basis. > Over ten years ago the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine > published an editorial (12 ) calling mercury fillings the chief source of > mercury exposure to the US population. Great > If you want to keep updated about this and other important issues please > enter your e-mail address and click on the Subscribe button to subscribe > to > the FREE newsletter immediately This was 10 year old information. Why should anyone subscribe to get updates on that? > Mercury amalgam dental fillings, commonly referred to as 'Silver' dental > fillings, contain between 48 & 55 % mercury. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > The metallic mercury used by dentists to manufacture dental amalgam is > shipped as a hazardous material to the dental office. OK > it is inconceivable that the mouth could be considered a safe storage > container for this toxic material. it is inconceivable that the mouth > could be considered a safe storage This was NOT in the quoted source. Misleading opinion 'added' to a paper. > A multi-million dollar U.S. Government study conducted between 1988 and > 1994 could hold the key to producing epidemiological data linking dental [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Disease Codes 340-349: "Disorders of the Central Nervous System", which > include MS, Epilepsy, Paralysis and Migraines, have dental fillings. Now you blown it. It is NOT new information. The document you quoted is 10 years old. I have been reading it. Some bozo has tried to connect 2 unrelated facts. It was not the position of the report writers. If 78% eg MOST Americans have fillings then it is likely that MOST Sick people will have Amalgams. This does not show a causal link. <George eats fish - George's Cat eats fish - therefore George is a cat> Here is another similar 'non-fact!' 87% of Europeans have had vacinations. 72% of European drivers (after 15 years of driving) have had an automobile accident. Therefore we should stop vacinations because it causes road accidents. It is a logical as your post. I.E. complete rubbish.. > In February, 1994 Sweden announced a total ban on the use of mercury > fillings in young adults. Denmark, Germany and Austria followed suit. In > Switzerland and Japan, the dental schools no longer teach amalgam use as > the primary source of dental care. Relavance? Have you shown us the evidence they made that decision with? No. > Most people don't realize the grave danger that exists in the simple and > seemingly innocent act of chewing gum. Who said it was grave danger? Opinion. >However, studies have shown that gum > chewing greatly increases the exposure to mercury. Reference to this study please- if it exists at all? > One recent study found that heavy gum chewers had twice the amount of > mercury in their blood and three times the level in their urine and breath > exhalation than did infrequent chewers. In anothr post you advocated the use of Selenium diet suplements to 'detoxify' mercury from the system. It also raises these levels. So which is right? Using your logic you should be advocating gum as a tetoxifying agent. >And if you were to compare with those who don't chew gum at all, the >difference would likely be even greater. Non-scientific speculation. > A recent CDC report reveals that nearly one in 10 US women could have > levels of mercury in their blood that are close to hazardous. That acually shows that no women are in the HAZARDOUS range then, which is the reverse of what is implied! > Exposure to dangerous levels of mercury can result in permanent damage to > the brain and kidney. You just posted that the levels were NOT in the hazardous region! > Combustion in power plants of coal containing mercury is the major source > of environmental pollution. > 40 Tons of Mercury are released into the US EVERY year by this method. Sure > Mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants moves through the air, is > deposited in water and finds its way into fish, accumulating especially in > fish that are higher up the food chain. Fish like tuna, sea bass, marlin > and halibut show some of the worst contamination, but dozens of species > and > thousands of water bodies have been seriously polluted. Sure Now here is a lot of non-relavent information..... This does not relate in any way to dentistry. > As a result, women who eat a lot of fish during pregnancy, or even as > little as a single serving of a highly contaminated fish, can expose their [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > climate change, air pollution, damaged crops, dying forests, and health > problems like emphysema, lung disease, cancer and premature death." > US EPA Proposes Regulations to Cut Mercury Emissions From Coal-Fired Power > Plants Irrelevent > National Academy of Sciences Backs Stricter Mercury Standards Irrelevent > Toxic Mercury Found in New England Rain and Snow Irrelevent Lots of non-dental mercury poinsion stuff snipped. > Scientists at the University of Calgary have recently shown (3) that trace > amounts of mercury can cause the type of damage to nerves that is > characteristic of the damage found in Alzheimer's disease. The level of > mercury exposure used in the test was well below those levels found in > many > humans with mercury/silver amalgam dental fillings. Now that actually IS interesting and on topic > Mercury Contributes To Alzheimer's Disease! No cause link proven - despite trials so it MAY contribute....... > Mercury Detoxification Seems gum helps with that :s but you said it was bad. I think you should edit what you post Jan. Cut the crap out. There is enough GOOD stuff arround to convince people. >Subject: Re: Mercury Effects >From: "John Chewter" john@LESS_SPAMchewter.f9.co.u <snip> >> it is inconceivable that the mouth could be considered a safe storage >> container for this toxic material. it is inconceivable that the mouth >> could be considered a safe storage >This was NOT in the quoted source. Misleading opinion 'added' to a paper. Wrong. If you are desperate to say the exact words are a misquote, it only shows you wish to argue and mostly because I posted it. Feel free to look up the many times the ADA states amalgams are safe. The Journal of the American Dental Association -- which is also not peer reviewed -- states that "no evidence exists that associates this minute amount of mercury vapor [given off by amalgams] to any toxic effects." The ADA's position paper on amalgams claims dental amalgam has an "indisputable safety record and has been extensively reviewed," citing reports from the FDA , the National Institutes of Health Technology Assessment Conference and the National Institutes of Dental Research . Furthermore, the ADA notes, a 1991 issue of Consumer Reports investigated pro- and anti-amalgam claims and concluded that "given their solid track record, amalgam fillings are still your best bet." Now back to the subject, dismissing John's only interest is in tring to trash *me*, NOT in the mercury effects. http://www.mercola.com/domains/nomercury.htm Learn How Mercury Is Affecting You and the Ones You Love It is a sad tragedy that mercury is causing such health damage to so many people. Sad because it is so reversible and easily avoidable---IF you know where it is and how it can affect you and your family ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Mercury Does Leak Out of Your Fillings The ADA has said for the past 150 years that the mercury in amalgam is safe and does not leak. However, they no clinical studies were ever done and the FDA approved amalgam under the "grandfather clause" Subsequent studies have shown this not to be true. Over ten years ago the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine published an editorial (12 ) calling mercury fillings the chief source of mercury exposure to the US population. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- If you want to keep updated about this and other important issues please enter your e-mail address and click on the Subscribe button to subscribe to the FREE newsletter immediately Or click here for more information about the newsletter. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Mercury in "Silver Fillings" Causing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Central Nervous System Disorders Mercury amalgam dental fillings, commonly referred to as 'Silver' dental fillings, contain between 48 & 55 % mercury. While the American Dental Association originally denied that mercury from these fillings leaked vapor, which is absorbed into the bodies of persons having this dental filling material, in recent years, facing numerous studies to the contrary, have had to concede, that 'silver fillings', do leak mercury vapor, one of the most toxic substances known to man. The metallic mercury used by dentists to manufacture dental amalgam is shipped as a hazardous material to the dental office. When amalgams are removed, for whatever reason, they are treated as hazardous waste and are required to be disposed of in accordance with federal OSHA regulations and it is inconceivable that the mouth could be considered a safe storage container for this toxic material. A multi-million dollar U.S. Government study conducted between 1988 and 1994 could hold the key to producing epidemiological data linking dental fillings to a myriad of illnesses. This new information, comes straight from the National Institute of Health, the NHANES III Study (National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey), a study that according to the mission statement of National Center for Health Sciences "is to provide statistical information that will guide the actions and policies to improve health of the American people. As the Nation's principal health statistics agency, NCHS leads the way with accurate, relevant, and timely data." A recent statistical analysis of this data was done to see if there were any links to dental fillings and adverse health conditions. Their initial figures revealed that while 78% of the American public have dental fillings, 95% of the people with International Classification of Disease Codes 340-349: "Disorders of the Central Nervous System", which include MS, Epilepsy, Paralysis and Migraines, have dental fillings. See also: Mercury Reaches Brain Directly Through Nerves ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- If Mercury Is So Safe Why are European Countries Restricting Its Use? In February, 1994 Sweden announced a total ban on the use of mercury fillings in young adults. Denmark, Germany and Austria followed suit. In Switzerland and Japan, the dental schools no longer teach amalgam use as the primary source of dental care. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- The Chewing Gum Connection Most people don't realize the grave danger that exists in the simple and seemingly innocent act of chewing gum. However, studies have shown that gum chewing greatly increases the exposure to mercury. One recent study found that heavy gum chewers had twice the amount of mercury in their blood and three times the level in their urine and breath exhalation than did infrequent chewers. And if you were to compare with those who don't chew gum at all, the difference would likely be even greater. This is very important, as those most vulnerable, such as pregnant women, may be unknowingly exposing their unborn children to mercury which is a know teratogen (substance that causes birth defects). However, despite the grave risks, gum manufacturers are NOT required to put any kind of warnings on their products regarding increased mercury release. See also: Chewing Gum Releases Mercury From Dental Fillings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Mercury In Fish From Environmental Contamination Damaging Newborns A recent CDC report reveals that nearly one in 10 US women could have levels of mercury in their blood that are close to hazardous. Exposure to dangerous levels of mercury can result in permanent damage to the brain and kidney. Exposure is particularly risky for women of childbearing age, because a fetus is highly susceptible to adverse effects. Combustion in power plants of coal containing mercury is the major source of environmental pollution. 40 Tons of Mercury are released into the US EVERY year by this method. Mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants moves through the air, is deposited in water and finds its way into fish, accumulating especially in fish that are higher up the food chain. Fish like tuna, sea bass, marlin and halibut show some of the worst contamination, but dozens of species and thousands of water bodies have been seriously polluted. As a result, women who eat a lot of fish during pregnancy, or even as little as a single serving of a highly contaminated fish, can expose their developing child to excessive levels of mercury. The toxic metal can cross the placenta to harm the rapidly developing nervous system, including the brain. About 20,000 children this year will be exposed to a dose of methylmercury that increases the risk of adverse neurological effects for the entire pregnancy. According to Public Citizen, "It is irrefutable that power plant emissions contribute to all sorts of environmental problems--smog, acid rain, mercury poisoning of rivers and streams, radioactive waste--all of which lead to climate change, air pollution, damaged crops, dying forests, and health problems like emphysema, lung disease, cancer and premature death." See also: Prenatal Mercury Exposure Raises Blood Pressure US EPA Proposes Regulations to Cut Mercury Emissions From Coal-Fired Power Plants National Academy of Sciences Backs Stricter Mercury Standards Toxic Mercury Found in New England Rain and Snow ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Mercury In Vaccines Contributing to Autism Epidemic By age two, American children have received 237 micrograms of mercury through vaccines alone, which far exceeds current EPA "safe" levels of .1 mcg/kg. per day. That's one-tenth of a microgram, not one microgram. This means that children are getting 2,370 times the amount of mercury that the EPA deems safe from the shots which are mandated by the government. The figure of one autistic infant for every 150 is now widely documented Autism and mercury poisoning damage the: Brain/nerve cells Eyes Immune system Gastrointestinal system Muscle control The speech center. Although mercury toxicity has been studied for decades, and EPA safety levels have been set, during all that time, a child's greatest exposure to mercury - thimerosol in vaccines - was never even included in the toxicity studies. Many investigators believe the mercury in the vaccines has contributed to this epidemic of autism. Read the full story of how the mercury, called thimerosol, has been damaging American children for many decades. See also: Autism and Mercury Autism: a Novel Form of Mercury Poisoning Autism: a Novel Form of Mercury Poisoning (References) Autism and Mercury Detoxification CDC Issues Recommendations On Use Of Thimerosal - Mercury- Free Hepatitis B Vaccine Mercury in Vaccines Mercury to Be Removed From Vaccines Joint Statement Of The American Academy Of Pediatrics And The American Public Health Service Regarding Mercury In Vaccines ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Mercury and Alzheimer's Disease Scientists at the University of Calgary have recently shown (3) that trace amounts of mercury can cause the type of damage to nerves that is characteristic of the damage found in Alzheimer's disease. The level of mercury exposure used in the test was well below those levels found in many humans with mercury/silver amalgam dental fillings. Read more about how no other material or metal tested, including aluminum, has produced even remotely similar reactions. See also: Mercury Contributes To Alzheimer's Disease! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Mercury Detoxification Recently, a paper I co-authored with Dietrich Klinghardt on the removal of mercury from the body, was published in the March 2001 issue of the Journal of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. It reviews the published evidence supporting amalgam toxicity and describes practical and effective clinical techniques that facilitate mercury elimination. A literature review is provided which documents effective mercury elimination strategies to reduce mercury toxicity syndromes. Mercury Toxicity and Systemic Elimination Agents Mercury Detoxification Protocol Mercury Elimination with DMSA Microbial Mercury Mop ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- For a list of scientific references CLICK HERE http://www.mercola.com/domains/mercuryref.htm >>Subject: Re: Mercury Effects >>From: "John Chewter" john@LESS_SPAMchewter.f9.co.u [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >If you are desperate to say the exact words are a misquote, it only shows you >wish to argue and mostly because I posted it. Jan we like your posts at DentalTown. How did you get around the T-O-S ??? Good thing I am not vindictive, you realize! Joel >Feel free to look up the many times the ADA states amalgams are safe. > [quoted text clipped - 275 lines] >For a list of scientific references CLICK HERE >http://www.mercola.com/domains/mercuryref.htm |
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