![]() ![]() The average amalgam filling contains close to one gram of mercury. Each filling contains up to 50% mercury, 30% silver, and the remaining 20% consisting of copper, tin and zinc. –Bruce Shelton, M.D., M.D.(H), Di.Hom.ĭental amalgams, commonly known as silver fillings, are the largest source of mercury in the general population. Mercury amalgams are as close as you can get to the center of the illness universe, and their use in dentistry has set us up for most of the health problems we see today. Mercury is extremely toxic because it damages a spectrum of biological systems and because it is difficult to remove from body tissues. See: Related Health ConditionsĪ critical step in achieving optimal health is to participate in the safe and effective amalgam filling replacement and mercury detoxification program (ARDP) offered through Health First Dental and the Calgary Chelation Centre. If you have, or have ever had mercury amalgam (silver) fillings, you are mercury toxic to some degree. Other: allergies, anemia, anorexia, asthma, bronchitis, chest congestion, colitis, glandular.Heart: chest pain, irregular or rapid heartbeat, water retention, etc.Nose, sinusitis, inflammation in nose, excessive and chronic mucus formation, etc. Head & Sinus: dizziness, faintness, recurrent headaches, ringing in the ears, chronic stuffy.Gums (gingivitis), mouth ulcers, white patches (leukoplakia), etc. ![]() Mouth & Throat: metallic taste, bad breath, burning in mouth, chronic sore throat, bleeding.Neurological (mental): memory loss, lack of concentration, insomnia, learning and.Energy Levels: lethargy, chronic fatigue, restlessness, etc.Emotions: aggressiveness, anger, anxiety, apathy, confusion, depression, fear, etc.A partial list of common symptoms of chronic mercury poisoning includes: This explains the extraordinary diversity of symptoms and diseases that are directly and indirectly attributed to mercury poisoning. The metal can poison every enzyme, damage every cellular structure and virtually kill every cell in the body. Increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attack.Ī particularly challenging characteristic of mercury is its ubiquitous (spreads everywhere) toxicity.Damages the immune system, resulting in several autoimmune disorders, and also increases susceptibility to bacterial, viral and fungal infections.Inhibits the production of neurotransmitters (brain), and can cause learning disabilities and impairment, and a reduction in IQ.There it can generate high levels of “free radicals” and damage brain and nerve cells. Penetrates and damages the blood-brain barrier and accumulates in the brain.As mercury is carried by the blood to the cells of the body, its effects can be detrimental in several ways. The tiniest amount of mercury once absorbed by the body can inflict widespread damage to cells, tissues and organs. Today we know that mercury is the most toxic nonradioactive heavy metal on the planet – many times more poisonous than arsenic, lead, or cadmium. Mercury can damage every enzyme system and every structure in every cell in the body. It is toxic in extraordinary small amounts and each atom of mercury that enters the body can inflict harm. Throughout Canada and the USA over 50,000 lakes and 7% of all river systems post warnings that either ban or limit fish consumption, due to unacceptable levels of mercury.Īccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no known safe level of mercury in humans. ![]() It is especially concentrated in fish and other aquatic species. Methylmercury the most toxic form of mercury has been ascending our food chain in the last 100 years. All of these bulbs contain mercury gas and if disposed improperly in everyday household, work, or industrial garbage, instead of through disposal centres, they will create a new and potentially large source of mercury that will be added to the environment. There are also over 3000 uses for mercury in various compounds and products, which varyįrom batteries to floor wax, to cosmetics.Ī new concern of mercury release in the environment is from the recent increased use of “energy-saving” fluorescent bulbs and tubes. Other important sources include mining, combustion of fossil fuels, smelting of metal ores, refining of gold and production of cement, crematoriums and municipal waste and sewage sludge incineration. In 1990 the total global atmospheric release of mercury due to human activities exceeded 3,300 tons and 23% of this was from the generation of electricity by fossil fuel powered power plants. ![]()
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