You may have heard of the very strange mercury story, which is gaining a lot of traction as an environmental issue today. What is mercury used for, and why is it so toxic? And where did mercury come from, and how did it end up in your household? All of these are legitimate questions, and this article will provide answers to them, in the hope of encouraging you to take a more active role when it comes to protecting yourself and your family.
Mercury is a very poisonous metal, that has been used throughout history as a remedy to treat diseases and other medical issues. For example, mercury was commonly used in the 18th century to treat gout, and despite the fact that many medical experts now say that gout is not caused by mercury at all, it is still widely used today as a treatment. As for the medical uses, mercury has been used to treat such things as autism, arthritis, pains in the organs, and even heart disease. The list goes on, and unfortunately, the use of mercury in modern medicine is largely untested and unproven, and the negative side effects of using mercury have led to massive protests against its use, and with good reason.
The biggest problem with mercury is that it is a very slow-moving toxic gas, which means that the amount released into the environment is quite limited and consequently poses serious dangers to wildlife and humans. Mercury vapor is also a very strong irritant, and the vapors are released through the lungs, into the food and water we eat, and also through contact with contaminated objects. It is estimated that approximately two million Americans currently have mercury in their bodies, and that number is constantly growing. Mercury is particularly hazardous to small children and can cause developmental problems in the very young and elderly.
There are many medical uses for mercury, including treating the symptoms of certain diseases, such as anemia and smallpox, and for the treatment of serious burns, infections, and abscesses. It is also often used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s and superstars’ illnesses (including Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan). However, the biggest use of mercury has been for industrial and commercial purposes, as it is still being used extensively in vaccines and industrial lubricants.
Mercury is not only dangerous, but has a number of environmental hazards as well. Mercury vapor is released from all mercury containing compounds, and this makes the compounds highly toxic and unfit for human or animal consumption. Mercury also reacts with other chemicals, and forms methyl mercury (CHMI), which is highly hazardous and poisonous. It is extremely difficult to remove from the environment, and so it is likely to remain in our foods for hundreds of years, if not longer. This means that every time you eat food that contains mercury, you are unknowingly adding CHMI to your body.
What is mercury used for? We should never give mercury to our pets, because there are so many other ways in which they can be affected by the substance. Mercury vapors can irritate the nasal passages, cause headaches, and can even lead to vomiting. If you have any concerns about the products that you are using, either talk to your vet, or do research on the internet before using them.