YUP, and thank God they got rid of the really oppressive ones ......

Joel

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to dismiss the subject and reply to the blatherings of Joel Eichen>

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WARNING: SILVER/MERCURY FILLINGS
May be Very Hazardous to Your Health
by William E. Richardson, M.D. and John D. Richardson, MBA
whom together direct the Atlanta Clinic of Preventive Medicine, Inc.
They can be reached at (404) 350-9607.

Have you ever stopped to consider the well-documented possible Health Risks of
those so-called Silver Fillings in your mouth that are actually made up of 50%
"Mercury" as well as other toxic materials including silver, nickel, and tin???
According to many well-known authorities, there are serious reasons to hold
Great Suspicion about the Safety of those so-called Silver Fillings being 50%
Mercury in Your Mouth including:
1. Why is that 3 European Countries have banned the use of these silver/mercury
fillings?
2. Why is that in one European Nation, you cannot even be eligible for Health
Insurance until all your mercury fillings have been removed?
3. Why is it that the Environmental Dental Association and other concerned
organizations have called for a ban of silver/mercury fillings?
4. Why is it that "World Renowned" scientists, environmentalists, and even
dentists consider these mercury fillings to be Time Released Mercury Poisoning?
5. Why is it that "World Renowned" toxicologists and specialists in mercury
toxicity have declared silver/mercury fillings unsuitable for dental material?

Consider some of the FACTS about Mercury/Silver Fillings according to "World
Renowned" Authorities
including:
1. Mercury Fillings have been used for dental fillings for over 100 years and
are made up of 50% mercury as well as other toxic metals including silver,
nickel, and tin.... Dentists discovered that in place of the Expensive Gold
Fillings, they could now use these "so-called" silver fillings as a cheap,
durable dental filling. Unbelievably, 85% of the Industrialized World has
mercury fillings in their mouths!!! In the United States alone, over 1,000,000
fillings are placed in the mouths of its citizens per day!

2. Did you know that the Mercury in Your Mouth is the same mercury used in
thermometers? This is the same mercury that shows up in and is killing our
FISH. This is the same mercury that is more toxic than Lead or Arsenic.

3. Research definitely shows that mercury slowly escapes from dental fillings
when we Brush, Chew, or Grind our teeth, and that this mercury does indeed show
up in our vital body organs and tissue as brought out by autopsies of the dead.

4. Mercury is so toxic that at certain levels, it drives people mad, but even
the "tiniest" amounts are regarded as unsafe.... Once removed from your mouth,
our Government requires strict handling of this mercury so as not to "pollute
the environment".... It is illegal to place these removed mercury fillings in
the wastebasket or to flush them down the toilet because they are considered
"toxic to our environment." While authorities still hold mercury fillings to be
relatively SAFE, once removed these so-called silver fillings that have been in
our mouth for years are now treated as the dangerous poison it has always been!

5. There is no known SAFE level approved for Mercury Exposure at even low
levels, and no one knows how low they are. Mercury attacks the Brain and
Central Nervous System producing SYMPTOMS including nervousness and
irritability, loss of memory and self-confidence, mood swings, anxiety and
depression, fatigue, and insomnia. But because there are "other" causes for
these symptoms, no one has had the guts and bothered to take the bold step to
challenge (in America and Great Britain anyway) the STATUS QUO as well as
strong Dental Lobbies, to link these so-called silver/mercury fillings with the
multitude of SYMPTOMS reported and experienced by millions of people.

6. Again, think about it.... if you are putting a foreign material in your
mouth that can't (by law) be thrown into a wastebasket, because it will
"poison" the environment, then with the help of higher level reasoning (like
say, 2+2=4), we can imagine the tremendous Health Risk involved in this
material being in our mouth for years.... And again, research clearly shows
that the mercury ends up in our gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, liver, and the
brain!!!

7. So, once again, our Government has not yet deemed silver/mercury fillings a
hazard to your health. By the same token, no one has proved that when mercury
is put into your mouth, that it has been proven unequivocally SAFE. In fact, no
long-term studies have been done! Basically, it seems that dentists just
assumed because when they filled your cavity and there were no "initial" side
effects, then they are consequently SAFE???

This reasoning is at least faulty and fallacious because it neglects to
consider:
· long-term side effects
· documented breakdown and disintegration of these mercury fillings after time
which ends up in your vital organs and tissues.

8. Again, Scientists have discovered that mercury amalgams leak as mercury
vapor and enter the bloodstream and gastrointestinal tract.

MERCURY/SILVER FILLINGS AND THE DISEASE CONNECTION

Dr. Hal A. Huggins who is the pioneering Dentist Researcher on Mercury Toxicity
and Dental Mercury Fillings has done phenomenal work in this area and has
discovered disease connections as follows:

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - There is epidemiologic evidence that mercury, as the
predominant exposure from amalgam fillings was a primary etiologic agent for
MS. Root canals filled with mercury amalgam as well as amalgam-filled teeth
were implicated due to the seepage of Mercury from either. Dr. Huggins even
explains that to the MS Society has been averse to even properly looking into
this connection.... He explains further that the MS Society has actively
campaigned against looking into the mercury issue (Wonder why???). Dr. Huggins
has clinically seen many MS patients respond favorably to complete mercury
amalgam removal and mercury detoxification.

Parkinson's and Lou Gehrig's Disease - Two other neurological manifestations
that may be closely linked to mercury toxicity as well as the Cavitation (or
"Hole in Your Head") Syndrome, where teeth are pulled out incorrectly and the
socket never completely heal. Again Dr. Huggins has discussed favorable results
when correcting these dental concerns with patients stricken with these
diseases.

Alzheimer's Disease - Dr. Huggins' research has shown that some Alzheimer's
patients respond quite remarkably to mercury amalgam removal. Patients,
however, don't usually respond overnight but it can take weeks and sometimes
months. Also of concern are the coloring agents used typically in the denture
acrylic material that many elderly have in their mouths. It turns out that the
pink coloring agents are cadmium sulfate and mercury sulfate (....Cadmium is
also a well-known toxic Heavy Metal).

Arthritis - Basically, it is believed that as mercury infiltrates into your
system down to a cellular level into your joint tissue, the immune system gets
confused and identifies this joint tissue as foreign and therefore begins to
attack itself (i.e. Autoimmune Diseases). Dr. Huggins reports that not only
removing mercury amalgams, but also a complete Wholistic Multi-disciplinary
Approach was needed to correct the accumulated Damage of Arthritis.

Lupus - Another serious Autoimmune ailment that has positively responded to
mercury amalgam removal along with other complementary treatments.

Basically, Dr. Huggins discovered 5 different Disease Categories that mercury
amalgam fillings were linked to:
1. Neurological (Motor and Sensory): Alzheimer's, MS, emotional disturbances,
depression, anxiety, suicide, tremors, seizures, and Lou Gehrig's
2. Immunological: lupus, scleroderma, and rheumatoid arthritis
3. Osteoarthritis
4. Miscellaneous: chronic fatigue, brain fog, digestive disorders, inflammatory
bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, Chron's, and colitis
5. Cardiovascular - heart pain, high and low blood pressure, tachycardia and
irregular heartbeat, etc.

Furthermore, there are many other symptoms that appear to have strong possible
link to mercury amalgam fillings including: allergies, irritability,
circulation, insomnia, memory loss, anger, constipation, leg cramps,
ringing/noise in ears, excessive itching, skin rashes, nervousness, headaches,
diarrhea, gum problems, dizziness, thyroid problems, ulcers, vision problems,
etc.

Let us further consider Research and Opinions from Around the World:
1) At a German Amalgam Conference, a Dr. Lars Friberg, who is the world's
leading authority on mercury poisoning, and was Chief Advisor to the World
Health Organization revealed in an interview that:
There are NO safe Levels of mercury
No one has shown that there is a SAFE Level of mercury
Mercury is very toxic
He advises all to avoid it completely as far as possible
He said unequivocally the Dental Associations of the Western World are flat-out
wrong in telling people that mercury amalgams fillings are "completely" SAFE
2) Studies Reveal that a 10 year old mercury filling can leak up to 40% or more
of its mercury content....
So the question that remains is, Where did the mercury go???
To answer this question, a simple but dramatic experiment was performed by 2
Men in Canada:
1. Dr. Fritz Lawshieders, Professor of Medical Physiology at the University of
Calgary
and 2. Dr. Murray Vinney, an Academic Dentist and Consultant to the World
Health Organization.
What they did was to take a sheep and put "radioactive" mercury fillings in
it's teeth that would show up as black on an X-ray. This work showed that these
mercury fillings ended up in the sheep's liver, kidneys, colon, and in tissues
all over the body. Therefore, their research shattered this comfortable
illusion that mercury amalgam fillings are stable and safe. Then, so-called
authorities claimed that sheep chew too much.... So the same experiment was
performed on monkeys revealing the same result of mercury contamination through
all parts of the monkey's body.
3) Another study was conducted by the World Renowned Professor YASKEN APOSHIAN
at the University of Arizona, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. He
found that 2/3's or more of mercury found in the body came from tooth fillings
and further that:
· It is unwise to use mercury amalgams as dental fillings because no research
has shown them to be safe
· It is not worth the health risks when there are other non-toxic materials to
fill teeth that are safer and just as effective
4) A Prominent Dentist in Los Angeles, CA, a Dr. David Eggleston who has
Hollywood stars as patients that include Top Guns' Tom Cruise, did a study
revealing that the examination of cadavers in the city morgue showed that
leakage from mercury amalgam fillings traveled to the Brain, and the more
fillings, the more the accumulation of mercury in the brain. Also the study
indicated that mercury will stay in the brain indefinitely, not being removed
by natural processes.
Therefore, Dr. Eggleston:
· will not use mercury filling in his practice
· had had all his fillings and family members fillings removed
5) Another Research Project conducted by Dr. Boyd Haley, Professor of Medicinal
and Biochemistry at the University of Kentucky, discovered that even the
tiniest quantities of mercury metal in the brain can produce changes in the
brain that are "identical" to the debilitating and deadly Alzheimer's Disease.
Dr. Haley found that mercury in the brain inhibits the efficiency of Tubolene
utilization, which is a protein essential to brain cells. He considers mercury
a "time bomb" in the brain.
6) Studies also reveal that dental technicians and dentists suffer from mercury
toxicity as shown in loss of function in their central nervous system resulting
in decreased manual dexterity and concentration.
7) Also of great concern is especially the increased vulnerability of children
and the unborn as their brains are not fully developed, growing and much more
sensitive to this environmental hazard. A world renowned Forensic Toxicologist,
Professor Gustav Drasch, after examining the brains of dead babies, discovered
that mercury deposits had crossed the placenta into their tiny skulls. So the
questions even arise as to restricting the use of mercury amalgams not only in
children, but also in pregnant women or women who could potentially to be
pregnant since mercury stores itself in our bodies.

HOW YOU CAN BE TESTED FOR MERCURY TOXICITY

Until recently, the only methods used to diagnose mercury poisoning were the
questioning of patients about their symptoms and the observation of certain
physical and emotional signs. These two methods are still quite necessary; but
now there are additional tests and screening procedures that serve as further
indicators. No single test can be used to make a diagnosis of mercury toxicity.
However, collectively, several tests can reveal indicators that may support
toxicity. Some of these tests are repeated periodically after your silver
mercury fillings have been removed in order for your health care provider to
monitor your progress.

LABORATORY TESTS
Various laboratory tests can be performed in conjunction with mercury toxicity.
These tests serve many purposes:
1. to indicate the effects of mercury
2. to monitor a patient's progress
3. to determine what dental materials the patient is best able to tolerate
4. to evaluate overall health status, and indicate nutritional modifications
needed
5. to recommend vitamins and minerals for mobilizing and excreting the mercury
6. to help balance the body chemistry

TESTS
· Urinalysis
· Hair Analysis
· T-Cell Analysis: T-Cells are the white blood cells associated with antibody
regulation and the immune system. Mercury has a negative effect on the immune
system, in general, and silver mercury fillings have been shown to reduce the
T-cell percentages.
· Biocompatibility Testing: There is a new blood test that has been developed
to check for compatibility of various dental materials for each individual.
· Skin Patch Test for Mercury Sensitivity

THE PATIENT'S STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO MERCURY DETOXIFICATION

1. Decide if your health symptoms correlate with the symptoms listed for
mercury toxicity. Evaluate if testing would be of benefit to you.
2. Based on the information provided regarding the hazards of mercury released
from your fillings, decide if you should consider preventive action.
3. Begin compiling a list of dentists and other health care providers who may
be able to help you with mercury toxicity.
4. Familiarize yourself with the testing procedures that are available for
evaluating and monitoring mercury toxicity.
5. Learn as much as possible about the "Critical Link to Successful Therapy",
namely nutrition and supplementation along with lifestyle factors.
6. Compose a list of questions before your first appointment with the dentists.
7. Interview the dentists. Make notes about each dentist. Ask for copies of any
x-rays or tests performed at your appointments.
8. Ask that blood, hair, and urine laboratory tests be performed if they were
not already ordered by a dentist or other health care provider.
9. Begin the nutrition counseling sessions well before any dentistry is
performed.
10. Start supplementation and nutrition programs 2 to 4 weeks before any
fillings are removed. In emergency situations, a minimum of 48 hours on
supplements, prior to treatment, is suggested.
11. Make appointments for the removal of your fillings. One or two appointments
per week, (2-4 hours each), is ideal for most people. However, some sensitive
patients must proceed much more slowly.
12. Three weeks after your fillings have been removed, it is imperative that
follow-up blood and urine tests be taken to monitor your progress. Your health
care provider will evaluate the results and advise you if any modifications for
detoxification are necessary.
13. Have a 3 month follow-up testing performed and evaluated.
14. For the severely ill patient, a six month re-evaluation appointment with
complete testing is recommended.

COMPREHENSIVE MERCURY DETOXIFICATION PROGRAM

Too much emphasis cannot be placed on the importance of nutrition,
supplementation, lifestyle modifications, and intravenous Vitamin C regarding
the treatment of mercury toxicity.

CHELATORS

A chelator (from the Latin word for claw) is a substance which binds tightly to
a metal and forms a compound which is more easily excreted. There are two
effective ones for mercury: dimercaptopropane sulfonate (DMPS, Dimaval) and
dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA, Succimer, Chelmet). Both chelators contain
sulfur. Penicillamine and EDTA are also used to some extent but are not very
effective except in acute poisonings, before mercury has bound firmly to
tissues. Chelation therapy is administered through a slow IV drip directly into
the blood and promotes deep Mercury Detoxification.

NUTRITION
A qualified nutritionist is vital to the success of therapy. By "qualified", I
mean someone who is familiar with the specialized needs of patients suffering
from mercury toxicity or willing to work with the dentist in this area. I
believe that each person's diet should be tailored to his specific nutritional
needs which have been determined by evaluation and monitoring of various blood,
hair, and urine tests along with health histories and symptomology.

SUPPLEMENTS

Dosages vary with the individual and should be determined by a qualified health
care provider based on laboratory tests and symptomology. The following is a
partial list of vitamins, mineral, herbs, and glandular supports that are often
used in mercury toxicity: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, amino acids, folic
acid, digestive enzymes, fatty acids, iodine, zinc, magnesium, manganese,
potassium, chromium, sulfur, selenium, glutathione peroxidase, B-complex,
garlic or Kyolic, CoEnzyme Q10, germanium, evening primrose oil, homeopathy,
herbology, thyroid (low doses), pituitary (low doses).

INTRAVENOUS VITAMIN C

No matter what you and the dentist do, some mercury will probably penetrate
your body. Vitamin C helps chelate (bind) mercury, and I suggest that a slow
intravenous drip of diluted ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) be given while silver
mercury fillings are being removed or shortly thereafter. The Vitamin C will
bind the mercury that finds its way into your bloodstream and force it to be
excreted through the urine.

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