Metals & How They Effect You

All metals are toxic when they are in ionic form, 

where they come from and how they can effect you is listed below.

Mercury: is the only metal which is liquid at normal temperatures. It is rarely found in nature in its pure from liquid metal, but rather within compounds and inorganic salts. It can spread through the food chain in many ways  one of which is eating mercury poisoned fish, mercury fillings in teeth, Some amount of mercury is found in virtually every vaccine given to children, not in just this one vaccine. It is astonishing, too, that vaccinations containing mercury continue to be given to our children on a regular basis each and every year, across the country, and around the world.  A few of the health effects on humans are disruption of the nervous system disruption, damage to brain function, and DNA damage, chromosomal changes, allergic reactions and fertility problems.

Lead: normally comes from a permanent source such as workplace, tap water; cigarette smoke also contains small amounts of lead. it can be found in paint, soil around the home, household dust, old painted toys and furniture, Food and liquids stored in lead crystal or lead-glazed pottery or porcelain also hobbies that use lead, such as making pottery or stained glass, or refinishing furniture.

Lead poisoning can cause high blood pressure, kidney & brain damage, fertility problems, disruption of the nervous system, behavioural problems of children, such as aggression, impulsive behaviour and hyperactivity. Lead poisoning can also cause miscarriages and high blood pressure.

Cadmium: In industry is a by product from the extraction of zinc, lead and copper. It is found in pesticides and manures. Food that are rich in cadmium can greatly increase the cadmium concentration in human bodies. Examples are liver, mushrooms, shellfish, mussels, cocoa powder and dried seaweed. Tobacco smoke can also carry cadmium into the lungs. Some effects of cadmium are: Diarrhoea, stomach pains, severe vomiting, bone fracture, fertility problems, psychological disorders, nervous system and DNA damage. 

Copper: Essential to us in small amounts, copper is an important trace element but is toxic in high concentrations. Copper is relatively resistant to corrosion and used in domestic water supply pipes and fittings. It is also used in electro-plating and chemical industries and in many household goods. It can be found in tap water, cookware, food, the workplace. Copper may also signal rheumatic conditions, tumors as well as kidney and liver diseases, irritation of the nose, mouth and eyes and it causes headaches, stomach pains, dizziness, vomiting and diarrhoea. Heavy metal copper has also been found in  multi-vitamins tablets and colloidal minerals. 

Zinc: Zinc is a trace element that is essential for human health. It is a very common substance and many foods contain certain concentrations of zinc and drinking water also contains it, which may be higher when it is stored in metal tanks. Zinc deficiency shows in symptoms such as loss of appetite, decreased sense of taste and smell, slow wound healing and skin sores. High zinc levels are present in tumors and trivial infection, and health effects are respiratory disorders, skin irritations, stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea, anemia, and Arteriosclerosis to name a few.

According to research, The two major symptoms of chemical and heavy metal toxicity are the break-down of the immune system, which encourages numerous diseases into the body, and damage to the organs and central nervous system.

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