It is well documented that amalgam fillings give off Mercury vapors, even after decades of service as a cavity filling. Although it is known that small amounts of Mercury are vaporized and can be inhaled when the fillings are used to chew food, and though Canada, France and Sweden have all placed restrictions on the use of mercury fillings, the FDA insisted that amalgams were safe. Mercury from fillings in pregnant women has been shown to cause Mercury accumulation in the brain, kidney and liver of human fetuses (all of the areas tested). Other studies have shown that mercury can be passed on to infants from breast milk.
In 2009, several petitioners asked the FDA to reconsider their stance on Mercury fillings, reversing their stance back to their original assessment of toxicity.
After 35 years of Mercury fillings ingrained in my teeth, I had them removed by a dentist in Toronto, Canada. He was well aware of the toxic danger, and was well equipped with a gas mask and the vapor vacuum while removing them from my mouth. Just make sure that when you have your Mercury fillings extracted, it is with a dentist who knows the correct and safe procedure when removing them. Activated charcoal taken immediately with liquid chlorella, 15 minutes before drilling out amalgam, will bind any swallowed mercury and also prevent recirculation in the liver. Refrain from taking any supplements that contain any iron or copper. Mercury amalgam removal alone does not put an end to the Mercury poisoning. The Mercury which leaked from the fillings in the mouth is stored in cells throughout the body and continues to exert its damaging effects. It is not unusual to see patients who have had their amalgam fillings removed and replaced 10-15 years prior to testing still have elevated levels of Mercury in the body. Once Mercury toxicity has been demonstrated by tests such as, high electrogalvanism, high Mercury vapor emissions, Mercury amalgam removal and replacement with alternative, non toxic materials is the recommended step. Botanical substances to assist in removing the Mercury include, cilantro and chlorella which are particularly effective. Also, saunas (infrared) are a useful adjunct to safe Mercury removal because they induce copious sweating. Just make sure to hydrate adequately before and after your 30 minutes of sauna time and replace electrolytes lost to perspiration with grape or prune juice and drink vegetable juices to replace calcium and magnesium lost through the skin.
Thousands of tons of Mercury are carried off to our waterways through the air, as a byproduct of coal-burning power plants and battery manufacturers. When it reaches the lakes and sea, it’s broken down by bacteria and changed to a poisonous compound known as Methyl Mercury. The National Academy of Sciences (NeuroToxicology 2001), estimates that Methyl Mercury puts 60,000 newborns at risk each year for neurological damage based on their exposure to this toxin in the womb. Mercury is volatile, vaporous and passes from the placenta to mothers milk.
Research published in Environmental Health has revealed that High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is contaminated with toxic Mercury. For those who understand holistic nutrition, they would agree that HFCS promotes diabetes and obesity, (another valid reason to avoid this “processed” sweetener in ALL products). Mercury is found in thousands of grocery products all across the world. It is no exaggeration to say that consumers of popular food items are likely suffering from widespread Mercury Poisoning. A study conducted by David Wallinga, M.D ( http://www.iatp.org/iatp/publications.cfm?refid=105026 ) revealed that of 55 brand name products tested with HFCS, 1 in 3 were contaminated with Mercury. Name brands like Quaker, Hunts, Manwich, Hershey’s, Smuckers, Kraft, Nutri Grain and Yoplait. HFCS can be found in snack bars, BBQ sauce, yogurt, chocolate syrup, soda pop, strawberry jelly, ketchup, chocolate milk, candy and the list goes on……
So where does all the Mercury come from?? Most people don’t know how HFCS is really made. One of those processes is a bizarre chemical brew involving Mercury Grade Caustic Soda, (also known as sodium hydroxide or lye), and a number of other food industry ingredients that are produced in industrial chlorine plants. “Mercury Grade”, also known as “Rayon Grade Caustic Soda”, comes from chlorine plants still using an outdated 19th century technology that relies on the use of Mercury. When corn kernels are exposed to this caustic soda to break them down, that contamination is passed through to the HFCS (Another toxic chemical, glutaraldehyde, is also used in the production of HFCS. It is so toxic that consuming even small amounts of it, can burn a hole in your stomach.)