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Why light bulbs are accelerating global warming and mercury contamination Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

It would all be rolling-on-the-floor hilarious if not for all the deformed babies that will probably result from widespread mercury contamination of our environment...) So why are people rushing out to buy mercury light bulbs and place them in their homes? Because no one told them about the mercury, that's why! Of the hundreds of consumers I've talked to about this issue, very few (less than 4%) were aware of the mercury in fluorescent light bulbs. Sure, it's printed in microscopic text on the packaging of CFLs, but nobody reads that.

BanTheBulb.org promotes energy efficient lighting, but neglects LED lights Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

While the widespread consumption of fluorescent lights may save our nation from wasting electricity on incandescent lights, it may also lead to a mercury contamination catastrophe. Never before in the history of our world has so much mercury been so widely distributed across the environment. The long-term effects of this contamination are currently unknown, but they can only be negative. The only unknown concerns the degree of harm that will emerge.

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Many people wonder about mercury contamination in wild fish. Some species, such as swordfish, have high levels of mercury. If you buy fish that are lower on the food chain, you'll have less exposure to mercury. Mercury is toxic only in the absence of selenium, an essential dietary mineral. If you take selenium supplements or get 200 meg of it in a multivitamin-multimineral supplement, it should protect you. If you eat seafood judiciously, and you can do so two to four times weekly, the benefits outweigh the risks.

The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. See book keywords and concepts

WORTH KNOWING Some people wonder whether the benefits of wild salmon are counteracted by the potential for mercury contamination. That's a tough call, but my answer would have to be no. Here's why: There may be —theoretically—a concern about mercury, but the health benefits of salmon are so enormous that, in my judgment, they outweigh that concern, especially since salmon is one of the least mercury-contaminated species, and especially since there are companies marketing salmon that routinely screen for every possible contaminant and impurity.

Breaking a compact fluorescent light bulb could cost you $2,000 in toxic mercury cleanup Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

The DEP sent a specialist to Bridges' home who found that the mercury from one broken CFL created mercury levels in the child's bedroom that were greater than six times the state's "safe" level for mercury contamination. The specialist advised Bridges to engage an environmental cleanup firm; the firm gave her an estimate of $2,000 to clean up the broken CFL. The child's bedroom has been sealed off while Bridges attempts to raise the money for cleanup. According to media reports, Bridges' homeowner's insurance refuses to cover the cleanup because mercury is a known hazardous material.

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It may look harmless, but mercury is poisonous to every living thing on earth. mercury contamination is so pernicious in America that health advisories for pregnant women or women who want to become pregnant are in effect in forty states. According to the American Heart Association, middle-aged men with high levels of mercury from contaminated fish have a 70 percent increased risk of dying from heart disease.

Health Begins in the Colon Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN See book keywords and concepts

For details about mercury contamination in fish, see Chapter 10—How to Eliminate Intestinal Toxins from Heavy Metals and Radiation. Avoid processed meat at all costs! This includes bacon, hot dogs, sandwich meat, etc. Replace cow's milk with hemp milk, rice milk, almond milk, or raw goat's milk. Better yet, drink only purified water! My personal favorite is hemp milk. It is delicious with a slightly nutty flavor and provides essential and balanced nutrition. Hemp milk is a fantastic alternative to soymilk or cows' milk. For an easy recipe, see the Resources section.

The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

One of the most common reasons for fish safety warnings is mercury contamination. Mercury is a problem in many large predator fish, such as shark, swordfish, and some larger species of tuna. These fish accumulate mercury from their prey. Mercury can accumulate in the human body, and too much can cause neurological problems, especially in fetuses and young children. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which oversees food safety concerns in the United States, recommends that women of childbearing age eat shark, swordfish, or fresh tuna steaks no more than once per month.

Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century Alex Steffen See book keywords and concepts

Many environmental-protection groups are now considering mycoremediation as a viable solution for threats such as marine oil spills, mercury contamination, and mining residues. Stamets's water cleanup work in the Pacific Northwest, where he is based, may clear the way for restoring wild fish populations and protecting marine ecosystems. 5R Duisburg-Nord, Germany ¦hn Just because we clean something up doesn't mean we must erase its past.

Bottom Line's Prescription Alternatives Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA See book keywords and concepts

Shellfish are no exception to mercury contamination, with one delicacy—lobster—leading the FDA's list with an average of 0.31 ppm. Freshwater fish vary in their levels of contamination, but so many of them live in waters polluted with multiple toxic chemicals that they should generally be avoided. It seems like a cruel catch-22: Oils from fish are important for the health and development of babies and children, but the mercury that contaminates them could cause retardation and adversely affect coordination, intelligence, and memory.

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Dental amalgam has been shown in human experiments to be the major source for mercury contamination of humans. When an amalgam releases mercury the inhaled fumes can go throughout the body and reach the brain. From the nasal membranes the mercury can go directly to the pituitary gland and brain. A research study was done in pregnant sheep. Mercury amalgams with radioactive tags were placed in molars in mid pregnancy. By the third day mercury was found in maternal and fetal blood, amniotic fluid, and maternal urine and feces. Maternal mercury levels were highest in the kidneys, liver, g.i.

Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine Elson M. Haas, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Prevention: Avoidance of mercury contamination is foremost in preventing mercury toxicity. Staying clear of mercury fungicides and avoiding fungicide-treated foods or eating only organically grown grains and produce may be helpful. Many health-oriented dentists now avoid mercury-containing amalgam to prevent further mercury exposure. Silver-mercury fillings during pregnancy, I believe, should be avoided. Pectin and algin can decrease absorption of mercury, especially inorganic mercury. Selenium binds both inorganic and methyl mercury; mercury selenide is formed and excreted in fecal matter.

Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition Larry Trivieri, Jr. See book keywords and concepts

The fats should come from fish such as salmon, mackerel, Greenland halibut, cod, and blue fish (but not tuna because of possible mercury contamination). Large amounts of red meat should be avoided, while fresh fruits and vegetables are emphasized. This is basically the so-called Mediterranean diet.

Eat To Beat Cancer: A Research Scientist Explains How You and Your Family Can Avoid Up to 90% of All Cancers J. Robert Hatherill See book keywords and concepts

Because of widespread cadmium, lead, and mercury contamination, limit your daily intake of seafood, such as oysters, mussels, snails, fish, shrimp, and crab; also limit processed foods and commercially grown produce. Never eat organ meats like liver and kidney. Avoid canned foods.

Staying Healthy in a Risky Environment: The New York University Medical Center Family Guide Arthur C. Upton, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Fish have been found contaminated with meth-ylmercury from industrial discharges, notably in the Minamata Bay area of Japan, where mercury contamination of the bay in the 1950s caused widespread poisoning among local residents (see Box 1.2, p. 25). If you experience sudden or disruptive memory loss, lack of concentration, or confusion and you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, you should be aware of the possibility of toxic exposure. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS IN MEMORY LOSS.

Conscious Eating Gabriel Cousens, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Aside from these more acute incidents of chemical factory mercury contamination, such contamination of fish is widespread. According to Rudolph Ballentine, M.D., mercury toxicity is being reported with increasing frequency by physicians as well as dentists. The two main contributing factors seem to be a diet high in fish and the common use of silver-mercury amalgams for dental work. Fish consumption alone may be enough to cause mercury toxicity.

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