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Many disabling chronic diseases can be attributed to unrecognized toxic metal poisoning. Neurological conditions such as Parkinson's and autism to flu like or pain syndromes like chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia may be undiagnosed toxic metal poisoning.

Mercury poisons fundamental metabolic processes causing a variety of problems.
Different people will experience a different progression of symptoms,
depending on their individual biochemistry. Whether any of these symptoms
actually occur, and the nature and severity of the symptoms, depend on the
degree of exposure, whether the exposure is acute (sudden) or chronic
(ongoing) and the individual's ability to excrete the toxin. Following is a
list of some of the "diseases" or "diagnosis" that can actually be chronic
mercury poisoning.

Addison's Disease	Allergies	Alzheimer's
Amylotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)	Ankylosing Spondylitis	Anorexia Nervosa
Anxiety	Asperger's	Asthma
Attention Deficit Disorder, ADHD & ADD	Autism	Autoimmune disease
Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)	Borderline Personality Disorder	Bulimia
Candidiasis	Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)	Colitis
Crohn's Disease	Depression	Endocrine disorders
Environmental Illness	Fibromyalgia	Food Allergies
Gastritis	Hypogonadism	Hypothyroidism
Infertility	Insomnia	Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Juvenille Arthritis	Learning Disabilities	Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
Multiple Sclerosis	Myasthenia Gravis	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Panic attacks	Parkinson's Disease	Psychosis
Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)	Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)	Schizophrenia
Sciatica	Sleep disorders	Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Yeast Syndrome

1. Psychological Disturbances (erethysm)

Irritability, Nervousness, Fits of Anger, Memory Loss, Lack of
Attention, Depression, Low Self Confidence, Anxiety, Drowsiness,
Shyness/timidity, Decline of Intellect, Insomnia, Low Self Control,
Personality Changes, Mood Disorders.

2. Oral Cavity Disorders

Bleeding Gums, White Patches - Mouth, Stomatitis, Bone Loss Around
Teeth, Loosening of Teeth, Ulcers of Gums- Palate- Tongue, Excessive Saliva,
Burning of Mouth, Foul Breath, Gum Pigmentation, Metalic Taste.

3. Gastrointestinal Effects

Abdominal Cramps, Colitis, Crohn's disease, Gastrointestinal
Problems, Diarrhea.

4. Systemic Effects

Cardiovascular, Irregular Heart Beat, Changes in Blood Pressure,
Feeble or Irregular Pulse, Pain or Pressure in Chest, Kidney Damage.

5. Neurologic

Chronic or Frequent Headaches, Dizziness, Ringing or Noises in Ears,
Fine Tremors (Hands, Feet, Eye Lids, Tongue), Confused Speech, Sensory Losses,
Loss of Coordination, Numbness or Tingling in the Extremities.

6. Respiratory

Persistant Cough, Emphysema, Shallow or Irregular Breathing.

7. Immunological

Allergies, Asthma, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Swollen Lymph Nodes in Neck.
8. Endocrine Subnormal Temperature, Cold Clammy Hands & Feet, Excessive
Perspiration, Muscle Weakness, Fatigue, Hypoxia, Edema, Loss of Appetite, Loss
of Weight, Joint Pain.

AMALGAM (SILVER) DENTAL FILLINGS

Amalgam fillings are approximately 50% or more Mercury. Two (or more)
metals in an acid environment (your mouth) is called a battery. Mercury vapors
are released every time you chew. The amalgam fillings wear down and corrode
over time releasing the mercury into your body.

SEAFOODS

The aquatic food chain can concentrate organic mercury compounds in
fish and seafood, which, if eaten by humans, can affect the central nervous
system, impairing muscle, vision, and cerebral function, leading to paralysis
and sometimes death (see Minamata disease). Acute mercury poisoning causes
severe digestive-tract inflammation. Mercury accumulates in the kidneys,
causing uremia and death. Exposure of the developing fetus through maternal
intake of contaminated fish can result in neurologic developmental
abnormalities in cognitive and motor functions.

DRUGS, VACCINATIONS

Many vaccinations contain Thimerosal, a mercury based preservative.
Drugs containing mercury can cause sensitivity reactions, sometimes fatal. In
these cases the Mercury is injected directly into your body.
Mercurochrome�/Merbromin (topical disinfectant) Thimerosal/Tincture of
Merthiolate (topical disinfectant and preservative) Topical medications for
psoriasis, eczema, etc. (older products) Homeopathic remedies, Mercurial
preservatives in over-the-counter nasal sprays, hemorrhoidal ointments, eye
and contact lens products.

THERMOMETERS

Oral and rectal fever thermometers Basal thermometers (for natural
family planning) Candy, deep fry, and oven thermometers Indoor and outdoor
thermometers Specialty thermometers such as mason�s hygrometer or sling
psychrometer (for determining relative humidity), minimum-maximum thermometer
(greenhouse/horticulture use) Thermometers for incubators and other on-farm
uses.

BAROMETERS AND MANOMETERS

Barometers used for measuring barometric pressure (climatological)
Manometers used to monitor vacuum in milking systems (dairy farms)
Manometer/vacuum gauge device used for carburetor synchronization (for
multicarburetor motorcycles, cars, and boats).

LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL/SWITCH APPLICATIONS

All fluorescent lamps All high intensity discharge (HID) lamps: mercury
vapor, metal halide, high pressure sodium �Neon� lamps: many colors contain
argon gas and mercury; when purchasing, specify non-mercury colors (filled
with neon gas) if possible Tilt switch in �silent� wall switches (look for
�top� mark) Tilt switch in heating/cooling thermostats (also listed above
under heating and cooling systems) Tilt switch in automatic shut off steam
irons (except for newer models with one-hour shutoff) Tilt switch in some
cellular/portable phones Tilt switch in cover of some portable/laptop
computers Tilt switch in gas gauge of some riding lawnmowers and lawn tractors
Tilt switch in some sump pumps Mercuric oxide batteries; used primarily in
hearing aids, cameras/light meters, and watches.

AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE

Tilt switch in hood and trunk lights Tilt switch in bilge pumps
Manometer/vacuum gauge device used for carburetor synchronization (for
multicarburetor motorcycles, cars, and boats).

MAJOR APPLIANCES

Gas ranges and wall ovens (home and RV use, standing and electronic
pilot): mercury flame sensor/safety valve Gas dryers: mercury flame
sensor/safety valve (pre-glow plug models) Gas refrigerators: Assume presence
of mercury flame sensor/safety valve in all brands and models except Norcold
model 1082 and 600, 900, 1200 series gas and gas/electric refrigerators
Washing machines: spin cycle shutoff tilt switch attached to lid (concealed
under top cover) Chest Freezers: tilt switch in lid for light Refrigerators,
freezers, dehumidifiers: small mercury displacement relay with �top� mark is
believed to have been used in compressor circuit of most makes and models and
may still be in production (confirming this) Gas hot water heaters do not use
a mercury flame sensor/safety valve

HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS

Gas space heaters: mercury flame sensor/safety valve Boilers/hot water
or steam heat: mercury flame sensor/safety valve (gas only); aquastat,
pressurestat and other hydronic controls (any fuel) Furnaces/gravity or forced
air heat: mercury flame sensor/safety valve (gas only); fan limit devices and
other air controls (any fuel) Gas air conditioners: assume presence of mercury
flame sensor/safety valve Thermostats for heating and air conditioning systems
(may also contain nickel-cadmium battery for clock) Other applications, e.g.,
heat pumps, evaporative coolers, etc., are unknown

CHEMICALS:PAINTS, SOLVENTS, PESTICIDES, HERBICIDES, HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS


Manufacture of paints, various household items, and pesticides uses
mercury; the finished product and the waste products released into air and
water may contain mercury. Chronic poisoning, from occupational inhalation or
skin absorption, causes metallic taste, oral inflammation, blue gum line,
extremity pain and tremor, weight loss, and mental changes (depression and
withdrawal). In young children, acrodynia (pink disease) is probably caused by
an organic mercury compound in house paints. Pesticides: crabgrass killer,
fungicides (orchard/seed dressing use, golf course mold treatment)

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND USES

Weight/counterweight in grandfather clocks, homemade dumbbells
Archery/Crossbow/Firearms damper or shock/recoil absorber Jewelry (usually a
glass ampule) Mirrors (technology discontinued about 1900) Spiritual/ritual
use in some Caribbean/Hispanic communities.

Best Choices for Seafood
Abalone (farmed)
Caution
Clams
Avoid
Caviar, Beluga/Osetra/Sevruga