Lead and You
Even low levels of lead in our bodies is not good for us. The toy recalls have many parents concerned about contamination in themselves and their children. Children's Hospital of LA has seen a 25% increase in lead testing since the recall of Chinese toys. According to the CDC, any lead level above 9 micrograms per deciliter is unsafe, but new studies suggest that levels as low as 2.5 micrograms can cause lowering of math and reading skills. In truth, there is no safe level especially to the developing brain of the child. Lead exposure can lead lowered IQ, ADD, ADHD, behavioral problems and even mental retardation. Here is a list of some common signs:
Lowered IQ
Mental slowness
Brain fog
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Irritability
Taste of metal in the mouth
Fatigue or feeling hyper
Headaches
Constipation
Loss of appetite
Frequent urination
Lead is so common in our environment that a blood lead level should be done annually in all children and adults to see if one is suffering from a silent contamination. A hair analysis can also be helpful in looking at this. If you are suffering from any of the above symptoms a physician check up is warranted. A nutritionally oriented physician is more likely to take your symptoms seriously and look for a reason.
For a doctor in your area go to www.acam.org for a referral physician.
Lead is considered a heavy metal. As with all of the heavy metals including mercury, arsenic, cadmium, uranium, and others, they tend to accumulate in body tissues. They block enzymes critical to the production of energy, protein synthesis, and are tissue poisons. They also damage DNA and are associated with cancer.
Metal Free is a nutritional product that binds heavy metals and helps the body to remove them. It comes as an oral spray and can be used in children and adults. For more information on Metal Free and how to use it go to Bodyhealth.com/html/metalfree/index.asp

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