Mercury in Toys Could Be Harming Your Children

Detoxification is something we all must think abouthazards and many researchers have claimed that
very seriously. Health authorities raise faint alarmthere is no level below which exposure is harmless,"
about it but there is growing evidence that lead andDr. Stephen Gale of University of Sydney said back in
mercury are silent killers. Heavy metal exposure has2005.
been found to cause migraines, brain and nerveMercury exposure is just as dangerous. Not only does
damage that often lead to Alzheimer's and multipleit cause brain fog and vision problems; you could end
sclerosis.up with Alzheimer's or a host of other dreaded
No one is totally safe because gasoline lead haze is indiseases when you get older. When you have
the air just as some mercury is concentrated in ouryourself tested for heavy metals, don't be surprised
dental amalgams. Worse, children can be inadvertentlyto find high traces of mercury if you suffer from
exposed to lead just by playing with their toys-evenmigraine, malaise, or poor eyesight.
toys from reputable companies like Mattel. MostDetoxification is the way out of metal-induced slow
women probably won't know how much lead is indeath. Many have turned to health regimens that
their lipstick before it is too late.focus on natural living. They also complement their
Health experts are not too keen about a total ban ontreatment with decontaminates such as activated
the use of metals in consumer and medical products.liquid Zeolite products that rid the body of mercury
They say there is no problem if only trace amountsand lead.
of these harmful substances are present. What theyOthers have had their amalgams replaced with
don't say however is that trace amounts from atooth-colored fillings. More parents now carefully
variety of sources could be fatal over time.check for lead content before buying toys for their
"Lead is toxic even at low concentrations. This makeskids, as do women with their cosmetic products.
it one of the most insidious of all environmentalMaybe it's time for you to do the same.