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Toxic heavy metals – lead

Toxic heavy metals: lead

Contamination is usually contaminated by lead in drinking water-water, Cause breathing polluted air, and living in or near older painted buildings and certain toxic industrial areas. It is a very soft metal in pipes used, drains, and soldering materials. Most lead is used for batteries. Toxicity targets the bone, brain, blood, kidney and thyroid.

Lead exposure: Air pollution, ammunition, ash, auto exhaust, batteries, cable sheathing, Cans – Lead solder, glazed ceramic – Dinner dishes and glasses, cigarette smoke, coal combustion, contaminated soil, corrosive – container, cosmetics, crystal glass production, fertilizers, gasoline Additives – octane booster, hair dyes, industrial emissions, ink – colored, insecticides, liver based paint, lead pigments, pencils, pottery – glazed, pesticides, lead, plumbing, PVC plastics, storm water, soil – contaminated agricultural, solder, tobacco smoke, toothpaste, water transported through lead pipes, wine, radiation protection, Workers in the manufacture of batteries, scrap metal, welding and cutting of lead.

Lead toxicity symptoms and complaints: abdominal pain, Adrenal insufficiency, allergies, anemia, anxiety, arthralgia, arthritis, attention deficit disorders, autism, behavioral disorders, blindness, heart disease, cognitive dysfunction, colic, confusion, constipation, cramps, delusions, depression, developmental disorders, dizziness, dreams – disturbing, dyslexia, Dysphagia, encephalopathy, epilepsy, agitation, fatigue, fetal development, digestive problems, gout, growth delay, hallucinations, headache, hostility, Hyperactivity, hyperkinesis, hypertension, hypothyroidism, impotence, insomnia, irritability, learning disabilities, loss of libido, hepatic dysfunction, Hyperkinesis, kidney disease, mental retardation, mood swings, menstrual disorders, mood swings, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, nausea, nephritis, Nervous system disorders, nightmares, nausea, numbness, Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathy, impaired concentration, psychosis, renal dysfunction, Anxiety, schizophrenia, seizures, drowsiness, stillbirth, SIDS, caries, dizziness, weakness, weight loss.

Metals accumulate in the human body through the air, water, food, soil and absorbed through the skin. Heavy metal pollution is an extremely serious problem. Over time these heavy metals accumulate more slowly and the immune system of the body can only withstand so much saturation by external toxins over time. Toxins must be eliminated quickly as they enter the body, otherwise the structure can eventually reach toxic and dangerous levels.

Metals are common in our environment and food and some are actually necessary for good health, but large quantities can be connected to each of them to acute or chronic. Toxicity in small quantities, certain Heavy metals nutritionally important for a healthy life, including trace elements, iron, copper, manganese and zinc. These elements are often naturally found in fruits and vegetables or supplements.

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Kathy Kafka is the owner of Complete Natural Blends, a company that offers natural products for natural health. We are a company committed to providing the highest quality products, and educating those wanting to learn. www.completenaturalblends.com

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