I have to mention that I got our taxes out the door on Friday! (hallelujah chorus). I certainly felt more mentally and emotionally able to tackle our taxes than in previous years. I don't know if the mercury removal did that, but I sure feel more mentally alert, more "crisp" and less foggy.
When it comes to the actual physical aspects of my health, THAT'S easier to prove:
The latest thing I've noticed is less light-headedness when I do the "half moon" pose in yoga. This is where we stand tall with our hands clasped above our heads in the steeple formation and, squeezing our leg muscles and buttocks we lean to one side in the shape of a 1/2 moon (sort of) and hold the pose for several seconds. I used to have to lower one hand because my breath was panting and I thought I might faint if I didn't lower a hand on my waist. Now I hold the pose as long as I want. I wonder if my blood pressure has improved? I'll check it out and let you know.
Another improved pose is the "pigeon". We're sitting straight up on the floor with one knee pointing forward and one leg straight out behind us. Our hands are on the floor on either side of our front knee. To get a good back stretch/bend in that pose, we have the option of clasping our hands behind our backs and lifting our torso higher while grounding our tail bone deeper. It's a bit of a balancing pose and that's why I could never do it. But today, I did it! - with both sides for as long as I wanted!!
I haven't noticed any improvement in my balance with standing poses yet. I have that to look forward to and I believe it will eventually improve.
On another note:
Unfortunately, there was a news report this past week on the subject of children and mercury fillings. The studies cited were supposedly showing that mercury was still alright to use as dental filling material. Can you believe that! (It just goes to show; one thing we learn by studying history is that we don't learn anything by studying history.)
Here's what I have to say in response to that report:
My children are NEVER getting any more amalgam fillings (the ones they had were in their baby teeth and are gone now. And my grandchildren will never get any mercury fillings. I will also encourage my son's future wife to have any mercury amalgams removed properly before they even think about conceiving and if that's not possible, I will encourage her to not have any mercury put in or removed while pregnant or gestating.
The studies talked about in these latest articles were done over a 5 - 7 year period and I think they are ignoring the long term effects of mercury accumulation in the body. The New England trial followed 534 children who were randomly assigned fillings containing either mercury or a resin composite. That means the unfortunate 265 received the mercury fillings.
The same thing happened in Lisbon, Portugal. They chose (maybe half?) out of 507 children ages eight to 10 to receive either mercury-based fillings or resin-based fillings. They were followed for seven years and the researchers reported no measurable differences between the treatment groups. I wonder what they were measuring?
The New England study found significantly higher mean urine mercury levels in the amalgam group but, and I quote, "the increased mercury exposure was still 'well within established background population levels' said one doctor". Was he saying that the background population has acceptable levels that have been established? Um, but --------- NO LEVEL OF MERCURY IS SAFE!
They did find that urine levels of mercury were found to be higher in the group that received mercury fillings. Actually, that's a lot of mercury when NO LEVEL OF MERCURY IS SAFE!
Some one pointed out that the urinary concentrations "leveled off to approximately 1.0?g/g over time" and averages were well within normal background levels. I wonder, what are the "normal background levels"? MERCURY IS TOXIC, SO WE ARE NOT EVEN ALLOWED TO TOUCH IT - WHAT ARE WE DOING WITH IT IN OUR MOUTHS?
One doctor said that there is no reason to discontinue use of mercury amalgam as the standard of care for caries in posterior teeth. This is ABSURD! Parents, please hear this: MERCURY IS MANY TIMES MORE DANGEROUS THAN EVEN ARSENIC OR LEAD.
It also upsets me that they DARE TO USE CHILDREN AS GUINEA PIGS! WHERE WILL THAT DENTIST BE 20 YEARS DOWN THE ROAD WHEN CHRONIC DISEASE HAS SET IN? WHO WILL PAY FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE POISON?
I know I'm repeating myself, but remember that in 1991 Sweden declared mercury amalgam TOXIC and unsuitable for use. And in 1992 Germany, Norway and Great Britain stopped allowing the use of mercury fillings in pregnant women. In 2001 California introduced a bill to eliminate all mercury for use in teeth by 2006.
Here's a quote from the article: "Chief limitations of the studies were that they can not detect the effects of toxic exposure that may occur later in life, and they were not statistically powered to detect subtle effects that may have occurred in vulnerable subgroups, such as those with a genetic vulnerability to mercury poisoning,"
It seems to me that every human being IS VULNERABLE TO POISONS LIKE LEAD, ARSENIC AND MERCURY.
More quotes from the article: "Given the numbers of children exposed to dental amalgam, it is critical that further rigorous studies examine the molecular effects of the toxicant at appropriate doses (APPROPRIATE DOSES OF TOXICANTS?), measure exposure as precisely as possible, and explore the important question of vulnerability factors," Dr. Needleman said. (FINALLY, A RAY OF HOPE!) "It is predictable that some outside interests will expand the modest conclusions of these studies to assert that use of mercury amalgam in dentistry is risk free," he cautioned. "This conclusion would be unfortunate and unscientific."
I agree completely with this man - it would definitely be unfortunate and unscientific for anyone to feel good about putting mercury into childrens' - or anyone's - mouths!
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
8. Would you let a dentist dump toxic waste into your child's mouth?
I can't believe that some people are still saying that mercury fillings can be safe! Why would they do that? MERCURY FILLINGS ARE NOT SAFE!!!! There are so many studies available and so much scientific evidence... How much proof do we need?
Think of it this way: What would YOU pay for your house? A hundred thousand dollars? Maybe. 3 million dollars? Maybe. Would you give the life of your child for a house? Never! Would you give the health of a thousand people for a house? Never!
It's inconceivable that a normal human being would trade another person's life or health for material possessions. One person getting sick due to mercury poisoning is enough evidence for us not to use it anymore (period). How many more people have to get sick? ... and why, because some dentist wants a new car?????
"In 1991, Sweden declared mercury amalgam to be toxic material "unsuitable for use" and announced the imposition of an outright ban on amalgam fillings."
"Any exposure to mercury—no matter how small—may prove harmful to sensitive individuals."
These are more quotes from Dr. Wentz's book called "A Mouthful of Poison" and I'll be quoting more from this book below:
(If you'd like more info concerning the studies Dr. Wentz has quoted from, you can purchase the book. I have a link on the left side of this web page that will help you find it.)
"A formal judgement was passed in 2003 requiring all dental offices in California to post the following warning: "Dental amalgam, used in many dental offices causes exposure to mercury, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.""
"California has introduced a bill to outlaw the use of amalgam fillings after 2006: this act is based on the scientific evidence of bioaccummulation of mercury in the fetus and nursing child through maternal placental transmission and breast milk."
"... Of greatest concern is mercury's well documented ability to cause genetic mutations leading to birth defects and learning disabilities. Exposure of the fetus to mercury can also cause serious disruption in brain development involving a reduction in total brain mass, loss of neurons, and developmental imbalances. The consequences include attention deficit disorder (ADD), behavioral disorders, a lowering of the intelligence quotient (IQ) and mental retardation. ..."
"Autism, a complex developmental disability that typically appears duing the first three years of life, may have a direct connection with early exposure to mercury. Some researchers suggest that amalgam fillings could be a large part of the reason for the explosions of learning problems, including autism and attention deficit disorder (ADD) since World War II — a time corresponding to the wide spread use of mercury amalgam."
"INTERESTINGLY, A RECENT GERMAN STUDY HAS RECORDED A MARKED DECREASE IN THE OVERALL BODY BURDEN OF MERCURY IN CHILDREN OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS, A CONSEQUENCE ATTRIBUTED TO THE MANDATED DECLINE IN THE USE OF MERCURY AMALGAMS IN THAT COUNTRY."
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My dentist in St. John was basically forced by her own health problems to become mercury-free. "Strangely", she improved practicing mercury free and now she takes great precautions when helping other people to get rid of their mercury. When I was at her office, not only did she remove the mercury properly (with a slow drill so as to chunk the amalgam filling), I had a continual external oxygen supply, she used a high power vacuum, and both she and her assistant used gas masks when removing the mercury from my teeth. How many other dentists out there are not well and don't realize that it's because of the mercury they are continually being exposed to?
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"It is well known that blood levels of mercury, while an important measure of transient mercury exposure, are a poor indicator of its cumulative body burden. It is the level of mercury in the tissues—not the blood—that prescribes the progression of disease."
"US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) classifies discarded dental amalgams as toxic waste."
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HMM... IF IT'S CONSIDERED TOXIC WASTE, WHY IS IT ALLOWED TO BE PUT IN OUR MOUTHS AND WHY DO WE ALLOW IT TO BE PUT INTO OUR CHILDREN'S MOUTHS???
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"The NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health), WHO (World Health Organization) and the US Centers for Disease Control all acknowledge that practically speaking, there is no safe level of mercury exposure."
"... while the amount of mercury absorbed from exposure to various environmental and occupational sources can be substantial, it pales when compared to the amount of mercury absorbed from amalgam fillings. Simply put, if you are walking around with mercury in your mouth, you are your own primary exposure risk to mercury — and you will have to live with it every day until you do something about it."
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I'm SO glad I did something about it!
You can also choose to live a healthier and happier life!
Think of it this way: What would YOU pay for your house? A hundred thousand dollars? Maybe. 3 million dollars? Maybe. Would you give the life of your child for a house? Never! Would you give the health of a thousand people for a house? Never!
It's inconceivable that a normal human being would trade another person's life or health for material possessions. One person getting sick due to mercury poisoning is enough evidence for us not to use it anymore (period). How many more people have to get sick? ... and why, because some dentist wants a new car?????
"In 1991, Sweden declared mercury amalgam to be toxic material "unsuitable for use" and announced the imposition of an outright ban on amalgam fillings."
"Any exposure to mercury—no matter how small—may prove harmful to sensitive individuals."
These are more quotes from Dr. Wentz's book called "A Mouthful of Poison" and I'll be quoting more from this book below:
(If you'd like more info concerning the studies Dr. Wentz has quoted from, you can purchase the book. I have a link on the left side of this web page that will help you find it.)
"A formal judgement was passed in 2003 requiring all dental offices in California to post the following warning: "Dental amalgam, used in many dental offices causes exposure to mercury, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.""
"California has introduced a bill to outlaw the use of amalgam fillings after 2006: this act is based on the scientific evidence of bioaccummulation of mercury in the fetus and nursing child through maternal placental transmission and breast milk."
"... Of greatest concern is mercury's well documented ability to cause genetic mutations leading to birth defects and learning disabilities. Exposure of the fetus to mercury can also cause serious disruption in brain development involving a reduction in total brain mass, loss of neurons, and developmental imbalances. The consequences include attention deficit disorder (ADD), behavioral disorders, a lowering of the intelligence quotient (IQ) and mental retardation. ..."
"Autism, a complex developmental disability that typically appears duing the first three years of life, may have a direct connection with early exposure to mercury. Some researchers suggest that amalgam fillings could be a large part of the reason for the explosions of learning problems, including autism and attention deficit disorder (ADD) since World War II — a time corresponding to the wide spread use of mercury amalgam."
"INTERESTINGLY, A RECENT GERMAN STUDY HAS RECORDED A MARKED DECREASE IN THE OVERALL BODY BURDEN OF MERCURY IN CHILDREN OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS, A CONSEQUENCE ATTRIBUTED TO THE MANDATED DECLINE IN THE USE OF MERCURY AMALGAMS IN THAT COUNTRY."
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My dentist in St. John was basically forced by her own health problems to become mercury-free. "Strangely", she improved practicing mercury free and now she takes great precautions when helping other people to get rid of their mercury. When I was at her office, not only did she remove the mercury properly (with a slow drill so as to chunk the amalgam filling), I had a continual external oxygen supply, she used a high power vacuum, and both she and her assistant used gas masks when removing the mercury from my teeth. How many other dentists out there are not well and don't realize that it's because of the mercury they are continually being exposed to?
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"It is well known that blood levels of mercury, while an important measure of transient mercury exposure, are a poor indicator of its cumulative body burden. It is the level of mercury in the tissues—not the blood—that prescribes the progression of disease."
"US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) classifies discarded dental amalgams as toxic waste."
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HMM... IF IT'S CONSIDERED TOXIC WASTE, WHY IS IT ALLOWED TO BE PUT IN OUR MOUTHS AND WHY DO WE ALLOW IT TO BE PUT INTO OUR CHILDREN'S MOUTHS???
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"The NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health), WHO (World Health Organization) and the US Centers for Disease Control all acknowledge that practically speaking, there is no safe level of mercury exposure."
"... while the amount of mercury absorbed from exposure to various environmental and occupational sources can be substantial, it pales when compared to the amount of mercury absorbed from amalgam fillings. Simply put, if you are walking around with mercury in your mouth, you are your own primary exposure risk to mercury — and you will have to live with it every day until you do something about it."
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I'm SO glad I did something about it!
You can also choose to live a healthier and happier life!
7. Energy remaining high with some other news bits
The time has passed so quickly because I've gotten busier than usual. I've tried to reinstate my naptimes on weekends because my husband thinks I should not try to push myself too much. That's wise, I know, but on weekdays I'm going strong - happy if I get a cat nap.
There are three changes in particular I'd like to mention today. I waited until now to make sure it was not my imagination, or a passing thing.
1. Over the last few years I'd trained myself to sleep straight like a soldier, with both my arms down by my side because in any other position the numbness in my arms would become too painful and wake me up. A few days after my mercury removal I found myself waking up with my arms above my head! That's the way I like to sleep but I'd not been able to for a long time. Since then I've been sleeping on my side with one arm under my pillow as well! (these little things excite me so much!)
2. The ringing in my ears has become less, and has changed. It used to be a very high pitched, up-and-down ringing. There were many variations in the ringing, and it's very hard to describe, but now all I hear when I plug my ears, is an extremely high and much more quiet ringing with no up and down variations.
3. Last night at my yoga class we did this pose: It was an 'active pose' where we were sitting with our legs in the 'wheel of life' formation, swinging or rocking back and forth until we could lift our legs off the floor one at a time and then we'd swing our back leg forward while clapping our hands underneath that leg. (I hope I explained that correctly!) I USED to just continue the rocking motion while others in the class lifted their legs and then proceeded to the clapping extension - but, last night I even managed to clap my hands under my leg! (My legs didn't go very high, but I DID lift them.)
Well, that's it for now. Good health is available and I can say with confidence that the cost in effort, time and money is well worth it. Actually, it would be better if you never had to go down the road I did. Get rid of any dark fillings in your teeth, eat healthy food, get regular exercise, take good nutritional supplements and you'll probably save yourself a lot of money, effort and sorrow. (And there's even more juicy health info to come in future posts!)
There IS hope for a healthier and happier life!
There are three changes in particular I'd like to mention today. I waited until now to make sure it was not my imagination, or a passing thing.
1. Over the last few years I'd trained myself to sleep straight like a soldier, with both my arms down by my side because in any other position the numbness in my arms would become too painful and wake me up. A few days after my mercury removal I found myself waking up with my arms above my head! That's the way I like to sleep but I'd not been able to for a long time. Since then I've been sleeping on my side with one arm under my pillow as well! (these little things excite me so much!)
2. The ringing in my ears has become less, and has changed. It used to be a very high pitched, up-and-down ringing. There were many variations in the ringing, and it's very hard to describe, but now all I hear when I plug my ears, is an extremely high and much more quiet ringing with no up and down variations.
3. Last night at my yoga class we did this pose: It was an 'active pose' where we were sitting with our legs in the 'wheel of life' formation, swinging or rocking back and forth until we could lift our legs off the floor one at a time and then we'd swing our back leg forward while clapping our hands underneath that leg. (I hope I explained that correctly!) I USED to just continue the rocking motion while others in the class lifted their legs and then proceeded to the clapping extension - but, last night I even managed to clap my hands under my leg! (My legs didn't go very high, but I DID lift them.)
Well, that's it for now. Good health is available and I can say with confidence that the cost in effort, time and money is well worth it. Actually, it would be better if you never had to go down the road I did. Get rid of any dark fillings in your teeth, eat healthy food, get regular exercise, take good nutritional supplements and you'll probably save yourself a lot of money, effort and sorrow. (And there's even more juicy health info to come in future posts!)
There IS hope for a healthier and happier life!
Thursday, April 13, 2006
6. Hopefully not the placebo effect:
It's been six days since I've had the mercury taken out of my teeth; I felt great on the weekend and I still feel GREAT! It feels as though I've lost 30 pounds and I find myself walking with a skip in my step. (I still have some pain in my gums and jaws, but I know that will go away quickly.)
The biggest change is in my energy levels. It amazes me that I'm suddenly doing things that I would normally procrastinate over; I've put off doing so many things around the house, that I'll be busy for the next year catching up.
Two days ago I decided that I shouldn't have a nap (as I had been forcing myself to do over the past year because otherwise the day would be too long for me.) So, instead of my two hour afternoon nap/rest, I drove to our new church location and did some gardening (actually weeding) for almost 2 hours. Then I hurried home to make some soup for supper and at 7 pm I went to my VERY rigourous cardio class. I particularly noticed that my legs were not as tired as before. I was still not able to do all of the leg movements the others were doing, but the muscle tiredness was minimal. After my gym class, I did some grocery shopping and drove home around 9pm. I watched some TV for an hour and was in bed around 10:30! Now that may sound like a normal day for you, but for me, that was NOT a normal day. I couldn't believe I had actually done all those things in one day!
The energy continues:
The next day I separated my sweaters for winter storage (a job I didn't do the year before), cleaned out some closets and did some laundry. And then, so I wouldn't have to get rid of them yet, I dyed some not-so-white-anymore white clothes. I did 2 colours and 4 batches and it was several hours worth of work. I decided to have a small nap, but it was only about 20 minutes and I woke up and got right out of bed with an awake feeling. Then I did some errands, had supper and went to church where we spent the evening moving stuff; I packed boxes, carried some boxes, swept and chatted. I drove home around 9:15 and went to bed by 11:00pm.
What? what? what?
And, this morning I felt awake shortly after I woke up! That means that the waking up process was not as looooong as usual. Normally, when my husband jumps out of bed in the morning, I'll laze around and try to wake my body up - sometimes for about 1/2 hour. But I didn't feel I had to do that this morning.
I would go on, but I'm off to pick my son up from work.
more later:
The biggest change is in my energy levels. It amazes me that I'm suddenly doing things that I would normally procrastinate over; I've put off doing so many things around the house, that I'll be busy for the next year catching up.
Two days ago I decided that I shouldn't have a nap (as I had been forcing myself to do over the past year because otherwise the day would be too long for me.) So, instead of my two hour afternoon nap/rest, I drove to our new church location and did some gardening (actually weeding) for almost 2 hours. Then I hurried home to make some soup for supper and at 7 pm I went to my VERY rigourous cardio class. I particularly noticed that my legs were not as tired as before. I was still not able to do all of the leg movements the others were doing, but the muscle tiredness was minimal. After my gym class, I did some grocery shopping and drove home around 9pm. I watched some TV for an hour and was in bed around 10:30! Now that may sound like a normal day for you, but for me, that was NOT a normal day. I couldn't believe I had actually done all those things in one day!
The energy continues:
The next day I separated my sweaters for winter storage (a job I didn't do the year before), cleaned out some closets and did some laundry. And then, so I wouldn't have to get rid of them yet, I dyed some not-so-white-anymore white clothes. I did 2 colours and 4 batches and it was several hours worth of work. I decided to have a small nap, but it was only about 20 minutes and I woke up and got right out of bed with an awake feeling. Then I did some errands, had supper and went to church where we spent the evening moving stuff; I packed boxes, carried some boxes, swept and chatted. I drove home around 9:15 and went to bed by 11:00pm.
What? what? what?
And, this morning I felt awake shortly after I woke up! That means that the waking up process was not as looooong as usual. Normally, when my husband jumps out of bed in the morning, I'll laze around and try to wake my body up - sometimes for about 1/2 hour. But I didn't feel I had to do that this morning.
I would go on, but I'm off to pick my son up from work.
more later:
Saturday, April 08, 2006
5. Mercury removal: Done and Done!
Here's the story of my mercury removal day:
My husband Michael and I drove up to St. Stephen the day before and had a lovely evening with our friends, Amanda, Ray, and their two children who were 2 and 1 years old. They were a joy to be with — and I got my baby fix at the same time, yay!
The next morning we got up at 5 am, had breakfast, put our stuff in the car, left at 6:15, drove a few miles, realized I forgot my reading glasses, drove back to get them and left at 6:30 am. All was well because we got to Duke Street in St. John by 7:50 and I was in the dentist's chair by 8:00 am.
I had a great time that day - because I knew I was doing something good for myself, but I must say that the dentist and her assistants were very pleasant and there were 5 or so large plants in front of my chair, in front of a couple of big windows looking out to a huge tree just outside the office building. And of course, how wonderful to be rid of that harmful poison that has been plaguing my body for almost 30 years! The dentist was listed on Dr. Wentz's website as "mercury-free", so I knew she was doing the removal process properly.
I was given oxygen through a tube that went over my nose (for a whole 8+ hours!), and the dentists even wore gas masks themselves during the slow-drill removal of my mercury amalgams. I had also taken everything recommended to me (by Dr. Debbie Hansen) regarding supplements for mercury detox. My appointment lasted until 4:30 pm and the dentist spent the last 1 and 3/4 hours trying to extract that tooth where I'd had a mercury filling and a root canal infection for maybe 5 or 6 years. (I have very big bones and my teeth have very big roots and they were very strong and that's why it took a very long time.)
So, after signing off on our credit card, we left for Halifax around 5:00 pm and the bleeding finally stopped after about 2 and 1/2 hours. I dozed off for a couple of minutes in the car, but that night, I had the best sleep I'd had in a long time and I felt great on the weekend!
I'm supposed to continue taking the mercury detox supplementation (that I got from the nutritionist in Fredericton) for at least 4 more weeks. Dr. Wentz says in his book that symptoms of mercury poisoning can linger for a while after removal because the body takes a while to get rid of all its metal.
Oh . . . and I lost 2 pounds (whoohoo!), probably because of my liquid diet, eh?
bye for now,
Praise God, there IS hope for a healthier and happier life.
My husband Michael and I drove up to St. Stephen the day before and had a lovely evening with our friends, Amanda, Ray, and their two children who were 2 and 1 years old. They were a joy to be with — and I got my baby fix at the same time, yay!
The next morning we got up at 5 am, had breakfast, put our stuff in the car, left at 6:15, drove a few miles, realized I forgot my reading glasses, drove back to get them and left at 6:30 am. All was well because we got to Duke Street in St. John by 7:50 and I was in the dentist's chair by 8:00 am.
I had a great time that day - because I knew I was doing something good for myself, but I must say that the dentist and her assistants were very pleasant and there were 5 or so large plants in front of my chair, in front of a couple of big windows looking out to a huge tree just outside the office building. And of course, how wonderful to be rid of that harmful poison that has been plaguing my body for almost 30 years! The dentist was listed on Dr. Wentz's website as "mercury-free", so I knew she was doing the removal process properly.
I was given oxygen through a tube that went over my nose (for a whole 8+ hours!), and the dentists even wore gas masks themselves during the slow-drill removal of my mercury amalgams. I had also taken everything recommended to me (by Dr. Debbie Hansen) regarding supplements for mercury detox. My appointment lasted until 4:30 pm and the dentist spent the last 1 and 3/4 hours trying to extract that tooth where I'd had a mercury filling and a root canal infection for maybe 5 or 6 years. (I have very big bones and my teeth have very big roots and they were very strong and that's why it took a very long time.)
So, after signing off on our credit card, we left for Halifax around 5:00 pm and the bleeding finally stopped after about 2 and 1/2 hours. I dozed off for a couple of minutes in the car, but that night, I had the best sleep I'd had in a long time and I felt great on the weekend!
I'm supposed to continue taking the mercury detox supplementation (that I got from the nutritionist in Fredericton) for at least 4 more weeks. Dr. Wentz says in his book that symptoms of mercury poisoning can linger for a while after removal because the body takes a while to get rid of all its metal.
Oh . . . and I lost 2 pounds (whoohoo!), probably because of my liquid diet, eh?
bye for now,
Praise God, there IS hope for a healthier and happier life.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
4. Mercury: way more poisonous than Arsenic
You've really got to get this book if your wondering at all about Mercury poisoning and you. Not only does the book state that mercury is many more times poisonous than arsenic, lead or cadmium, it says ... well, here's a quote from the book, A Mouthful of Poison - The Truth About Mercury Amalgam Fillings - by Dr. Myron Wentz:
"Mercury poisoning can result in serious pathological challenges, including: renal failure, cardiovascular disturbances, dementia, neurological dysfunctions, liver and digestive disorders, immune disfunctions, allergic responses, hormonal imbalances, and learning disorders—to name but a few. The elemental form of mercury can be converted in the body to it's more toxic form and can cause visual disturbances, ataxia, hearing loss, general mental deterioration, and muscle tremors. With acute exposure, organic mercury intoxication can lead to kidney failure, paralysis and death."
"A potent neurotoxin, mercury targets the brain, including: the cerebral cortex, motor and sensory centres, the temporal cortex (hearing), and the cerebellum (muscle coordination). Evidence also suggests that cumulative mercury toxicity may be added to the growing roster of maladies associated with autoimmune diseases. At least 100 symptoms are believed to be directly or indeirectly related to mercury poisoning; the number and severity are dependent on a variety of factors. None of the symptoms of chronic mercury poisoning are unique—other toxins and physiological disturbances can mimic these symptoms and frustrate a positive diagnosis of mercury toxicity."
"The only way that anyone, including a health professional, can be certain that mercury did not cause or contribute to a particular symptom is to know difinitively that the victim has not been exposed to mercury. For example, mercury certainly is not the only thing that causes headaches; however, chronic exposure to mercury can make headaches more frequent and severe."
"Common Symptoms of Chronic Mercury Poisoning:
Emotions: Aggressiveness, Anger, Anxiety, Confusion, Depression, Fear (Recurrent), Hallucinations
Muscles and Joints: Cramping, Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Weakness
Neurological and Mental: Tremors, Lack of Concentration, Learning Disorder, Memory Loss, Numbness, Slurred Speech
Oral/Throat: Bad Breath, Burning Sensation, Chronic Cough, Gingivitis/Bleeding Gums, Leukoplakia (White Patches), Metallic Taste, Sore Throat, Ulcers of Oral Cavity
Nose: Inflammation, Sinusitis, Stuffy Nose, Excessive Mucus Formation
Head: Dizziness, Faintness, Headaches (Recurrent) Ringing in Ears
Digestive System: Colitis, Loss of Appetite, Weight Loss, Nausea/Vomitting
Energy Levels: Apathy, Chronic Fatigue, Restlessness
Heart: Anemia, Chest Pain, Rapid or Irregular Heartbeat
Lungs: Asthma, Bronchitis, Chest Congestion, Shortness of Breath
Other: Allergies, Anorexia, Excessive Blushing, Genital Discharge, Gland Swelling, Hair Loss, Illnesses (Recurrent), Insomnia, Loss of Sense of Smell, Perspiration (Excessive), Kidney Failure, Skin Cold and Clammy, Skin Problems, Vision Problems (Tunnel Vision), Edema (Water Retention)"
Diseases RELATED to Mercury Poisoning
Acrodynia, Alzheimer's, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Asthma, Arthritis, Autism, Candida, Cardiovascular Disease, Chron's Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, Developmetal Defects, Diabetes, Eczema, Emphysema, Fibromyalgia, Hormonal Dysfunction, Intestinal Dysfunction, Immune System Disorders, Kidney Disease, Learning Disorders, Liver Disorders, Metabolic Encephalopathy, Multiple Sclerosis, Reproductive Disorders, Parkinson's Senile Dementia, Thyroid Disease
Diseases AGGRAVATED by allergy to metals:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Crohn's Disease
Diabetes Melitus
Excema and Psoriasis
Food Allergies (unexplained)
Fibromyalgia
Immune Mediated Pathologies
Lupus Erythemotosus
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Multiple Sclerosis
Myalgic Encephalitis
Oral Burning and Itching
Oral Lichen Planus
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scleroderma
Sjogren's Syndrome"
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Well last week, I had a check up at my holistic dentist in St. John, New Brunswick (Dr. McKnight). She discovered that I had an infection in my upper right gum area. It was caused by a metal post that was inserted to support a crown. So, not only have I been battling the more serious symptoms of MS over these last 10 years, I've also been living with an infection for who knows, maybe 4 or 5 years. Hmm . . .
I also saw Dr. Debby Hansen in Fredericton (a nutritionist who works in conjunction with Dr. McKnight) - she discovered that apparently, my body has many allergies to a variety of substances that dentists use - even some of the newer substances that have been developed for fillings. (Is that the cause of Mercury poisoning I wonder?) Thankfully, there are still some substances which the dentist can use to make my fillings.
My big appointment is this Friday morning at 8:00 am in St. John. We get to stay overnight at a friend's place in St. Stephen, that will be fun. And I will report back as soon as I can.
Don't give up, there IS hope for a better and healthier life! We just have to go and get it ourselves, it won't fall on us like cherries off a tree! Health care is self care.
"Mercury poisoning can result in serious pathological challenges, including: renal failure, cardiovascular disturbances, dementia, neurological dysfunctions, liver and digestive disorders, immune disfunctions, allergic responses, hormonal imbalances, and learning disorders—to name but a few. The elemental form of mercury can be converted in the body to it's more toxic form and can cause visual disturbances, ataxia, hearing loss, general mental deterioration, and muscle tremors. With acute exposure, organic mercury intoxication can lead to kidney failure, paralysis and death."
"A potent neurotoxin, mercury targets the brain, including: the cerebral cortex, motor and sensory centres, the temporal cortex (hearing), and the cerebellum (muscle coordination). Evidence also suggests that cumulative mercury toxicity may be added to the growing roster of maladies associated with autoimmune diseases. At least 100 symptoms are believed to be directly or indeirectly related to mercury poisoning; the number and severity are dependent on a variety of factors. None of the symptoms of chronic mercury poisoning are unique—other toxins and physiological disturbances can mimic these symptoms and frustrate a positive diagnosis of mercury toxicity."
"The only way that anyone, including a health professional, can be certain that mercury did not cause or contribute to a particular symptom is to know difinitively that the victim has not been exposed to mercury. For example, mercury certainly is not the only thing that causes headaches; however, chronic exposure to mercury can make headaches more frequent and severe."
"Common Symptoms of Chronic Mercury Poisoning:
Emotions: Aggressiveness, Anger, Anxiety, Confusion, Depression, Fear (Recurrent), Hallucinations
Muscles and Joints: Cramping, Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Weakness
Neurological and Mental: Tremors, Lack of Concentration, Learning Disorder, Memory Loss, Numbness, Slurred Speech
Oral/Throat: Bad Breath, Burning Sensation, Chronic Cough, Gingivitis/Bleeding Gums, Leukoplakia (White Patches), Metallic Taste, Sore Throat, Ulcers of Oral Cavity
Nose: Inflammation, Sinusitis, Stuffy Nose, Excessive Mucus Formation
Head: Dizziness, Faintness, Headaches (Recurrent) Ringing in Ears
Digestive System: Colitis, Loss of Appetite, Weight Loss, Nausea/Vomitting
Energy Levels: Apathy, Chronic Fatigue, Restlessness
Heart: Anemia, Chest Pain, Rapid or Irregular Heartbeat
Lungs: Asthma, Bronchitis, Chest Congestion, Shortness of Breath
Other: Allergies, Anorexia, Excessive Blushing, Genital Discharge, Gland Swelling, Hair Loss, Illnesses (Recurrent), Insomnia, Loss of Sense of Smell, Perspiration (Excessive), Kidney Failure, Skin Cold and Clammy, Skin Problems, Vision Problems (Tunnel Vision), Edema (Water Retention)"
Diseases RELATED to Mercury Poisoning
Acrodynia, Alzheimer's, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Asthma, Arthritis, Autism, Candida, Cardiovascular Disease, Chron's Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, Developmetal Defects, Diabetes, Eczema, Emphysema, Fibromyalgia, Hormonal Dysfunction, Intestinal Dysfunction, Immune System Disorders, Kidney Disease, Learning Disorders, Liver Disorders, Metabolic Encephalopathy, Multiple Sclerosis, Reproductive Disorders, Parkinson's Senile Dementia, Thyroid Disease
Diseases AGGRAVATED by allergy to metals:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Crohn's Disease
Diabetes Melitus
Excema and Psoriasis
Food Allergies (unexplained)
Fibromyalgia
Immune Mediated Pathologies
Lupus Erythemotosus
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Multiple Sclerosis
Myalgic Encephalitis
Oral Burning and Itching
Oral Lichen Planus
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scleroderma
Sjogren's Syndrome"
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Well last week, I had a check up at my holistic dentist in St. John, New Brunswick (Dr. McKnight). She discovered that I had an infection in my upper right gum area. It was caused by a metal post that was inserted to support a crown. So, not only have I been battling the more serious symptoms of MS over these last 10 years, I've also been living with an infection for who knows, maybe 4 or 5 years. Hmm . . .
I also saw Dr. Debby Hansen in Fredericton (a nutritionist who works in conjunction with Dr. McKnight) - she discovered that apparently, my body has many allergies to a variety of substances that dentists use - even some of the newer substances that have been developed for fillings. (Is that the cause of Mercury poisoning I wonder?) Thankfully, there are still some substances which the dentist can use to make my fillings.
My big appointment is this Friday morning at 8:00 am in St. John. We get to stay overnight at a friend's place in St. Stephen, that will be fun. And I will report back as soon as I can.
Don't give up, there IS hope for a better and healthier life! We just have to go and get it ourselves, it won't fall on us like cherries off a tree! Health care is self care.
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