Mercury and You
Alan E. Moses
November 21, 2006
This subject is one that has all of the scandal and intrigue that you could ever imagine. The government seems to have two points of view as in one statement you are warned of the danger then told there is no danger. The contradictions are a result of the magnitude of the problem and amount of exposure that was allowed. Even today you can still be injected with thimerosal that is a mercury based compound found in the majority of flu vaccines. In the past this compound was found in many childhood vaccines and there is a growing number of scientists that believe this is the main contributor to the explosion of neurological disorders that has befallen society.
Mercury and man have had a very long relationship. The uses for this liquid metal are many. From medicine, mining, agriculture, dentistry to pollution from the burning of fossil fuels the uses have been boundless. Most of us remember the Madhatter from Alice in Wonderland as this was a common reference to the use of mercury in forming felt hats in the 1800’s. Most of these hat makers were known to be somewhat eccentric from exposure to the mercury. As the term “A night with Venus leads to a life with mercury.”
That was an often used term during the American Civil War as mercury was used to treat venereal diseases contracted from the brothels that soldiers frequented.
As dental care became more widely available the use of mercury in amalgams was used to stop the spread of tooth decay. This is generally 50% mercury and studies suggest that these amalgams release mercury continuously into our systems. Due to mercury being a very good antibacterial the uses in paint, contact lens solutions and cleaning supplies became widespread. Blood pressure gauges thermometers and thermostats are just some of the other uses we found for this amazing liquid metal.
As time has progressed and more became known there was a realization that there was a serious problem that was developing. Mercury not only is a very affective antibacterial it is also extremely dangerous to humans and destroys brain cells and disrupts neurotransmitters. Ironically it is that many of the disorders that seem to have become more prevalent in today’s world are in fact problems with the incorrect functioning of neurotransmitters. Yet the government refuses to put the association together for fear of lawsuits that would arise as mercury is everywhere. Human exposure has been massive to say the least.
One thing that must be noted is that mercury levels can’t be obtained from simple blood tests as it binds to fatty tissues in the body and brain therefore it is not on the move as other metals or toxins are in the bloodstream. It has been found that only by introducing treatments that rid the body of mercury can it be determined the amount you may have been carrying. This is done with analysis of levels expelled through the urine.
Until the government becomes serious about what it really knows then there will be little action done and the amount of neurological disorders that have no known causes will continue to be a leading health issue. If you wonder about this issue just ask what happens when something as small as a thermometer breaks? Buildings are immediately evacuated and hazardous material workers are sent in to clean up the spill. Makes you remember back to the late 60’s and early 70’s when science class included you holding this silver liquid in your hands. Something is surely wrong when all of the warning signs have been there for years. It was always believed that a small exposure couldn’t hurt you. Yet it is now known that you are exposed almost everywhere as mercury was used for so many things and is found all over the planet.
If you don’t believe the connections I just suggest that you receive your mercury laden flu shot and go have a tuna fish sandwich for lunch then clean out the garage and break the fluorescent lights that no longer work so they fit into the garbage bag. Oh, by the way you just have been exposed to mercury from three sources.
Mercury and man have had a very long relationship. The uses for this liquid metal are many. From medicine, mining, agriculture, dentistry to pollution from the burning of fossil fuels the uses have been boundless. Most of us remember the Madhatter from Alice in Wonderland as this was a common reference to the use of mercury in forming felt hats in the 1800’s. Most of these hat makers were known to be somewhat eccentric from exposure to the mercury. As the term “A night with Venus leads to a life with mercury.”
That was an often used term during the American Civil War as mercury was used to treat venereal diseases contracted from the brothels that soldiers frequented.
As dental care became more widely available the use of mercury in amalgams was used to stop the spread of tooth decay. This is generally 50% mercury and studies suggest that these amalgams release mercury continuously into our systems. Due to mercury being a very good antibacterial the uses in paint, contact lens solutions and cleaning supplies became widespread. Blood pressure gauges thermometers and thermostats are just some of the other uses we found for this amazing liquid metal.
As time has progressed and more became known there was a realization that there was a serious problem that was developing. Mercury not only is a very affective antibacterial it is also extremely dangerous to humans and destroys brain cells and disrupts neurotransmitters. Ironically it is that many of the disorders that seem to have become more prevalent in today’s world are in fact problems with the incorrect functioning of neurotransmitters. Yet the government refuses to put the association together for fear of lawsuits that would arise as mercury is everywhere. Human exposure has been massive to say the least.
One thing that must be noted is that mercury levels can’t be obtained from simple blood tests as it binds to fatty tissues in the body and brain therefore it is not on the move as other metals or toxins are in the bloodstream. It has been found that only by introducing treatments that rid the body of mercury can it be determined the amount you may have been carrying. This is done with analysis of levels expelled through the urine.
Until the government becomes serious about what it really knows then there will be little action done and the amount of neurological disorders that have no known causes will continue to be a leading health issue. If you wonder about this issue just ask what happens when something as small as a thermometer breaks? Buildings are immediately evacuated and hazardous material workers are sent in to clean up the spill. Makes you remember back to the late 60’s and early 70’s when science class included you holding this silver liquid in your hands. Something is surely wrong when all of the warning signs have been there for years. It was always believed that a small exposure couldn’t hurt you. Yet it is now known that you are exposed almost everywhere as mercury was used for so many things and is found all over the planet.
If you don’t believe the connections I just suggest that you receive your mercury laden flu shot and go have a tuna fish sandwich for lunch then clean out the garage and break the fluorescent lights that no longer work so they fit into the garbage bag. Oh, by the way you just have been exposed to mercury from three sources.
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