Exactly How Toxic Are You?
More Specific List of Possible Heavy Metal Toxicity Symptoms:
Aluminum: poor mental function, memory loss, mental depression, dementia, pre-senile and senile dementia, other mental status changes, learning disabilities, speech disturbances, coarse tremors, and produces an abnormal EEG; inhibits cell division during the "S Phase"; fosters bone disorders, including fractures; causes a microcytic hypoproliferative anemia; is a toxic agent in the etiology of Alzheimer's disease; kills liver cells. Causes blood to clot at 3–4 ppm, causing strokes and heart attacks. High aluminum also weakens the bone matrix.
Aluminum, Arsenic: stupor, decreased locomotor activity, pulmonary fibrosis, restrictive airway disorders, asthmatic conditions, pneumoconisis
Aluminum, Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Thallium: Chronic fatigue (CFS), weakness, malaise, convulsions, seizure, neurofibrillary tangles
Aluminum, Arsenic, Copper, Mercury: rashes, contact dermatitis, eczema, itchy/irritating skin
Aluminum, Arsenic, Lead, Thallium: encephalopathy
Aluminum, Arsenic, Mercury: pneumonia, laryngitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis
Aluminum, Arsenic, Thallium: neuritis, retrobulbar neuritis, neuropathy
Aluminum, Lead: poor concentration, attention deficits (ADHD), response inhibition, poor memory (short term verbal and auditory)
Aluminum, Mercury: speech disorders, accumulates in CNS structures
Aluminum, Thallium: genital abnormalities
Arsenic Toxic Symptoms: Enzyme inhibitor, anorexia, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, chronic anemia, drowsiness, dermatitis, stomatitis, liver dysfunction, hair loss, headache, vertigo, fever, stupor, herpes, jaundice, fluid loss, throat constriction, spasms, respiratory tract infection, garlicky odor to breath or stool, keritosis, pallor, goiter. Arsenic is a carcinogen that accumulates in hair, nails, and skin causing depigmentation, rashes on palms and soles of feet. Arsenic poisoning will retard the growth of limbs, resulting in deformities and birth defects. Build up of arsenic in the kidneys will quickly cause kidney damage. Excess arsenic causes a decrease in mental ability due to damage of brain cells. Arsenic will cause serious abdominal cramps accompanied by diarrhea and anemia. Other arsenic toxic symptoms include: abnormal sensations in the mouth and extremities, abnormal touch sensations, diminished touch sensations, aversion to touch, cancers (colon, pancreatic, stomach, rectal, respiratory tract), blood vessel damage, alterations in peripheral nerves, sensory disturbances, visual disturbances, fatigue, loss of energy, shock, coma, convulsions, muscular paralyses, blindness, atrophy, kidney damage… Arsenic Sources: Coal combustion, paints, rat poisoning, beer, pesticides, table salt, seafood from coastal waters (oysters, shrimp, muscles), fungicides, drinking water, wood preservatives.
Arsenic, Aluminum, Cadmium, Lead: reproductive dysfunction
Arsenic, Copper, Lead: anemia, decreased red blood cell count, renal toxicity, tubular proteinosis
Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Mercury: depression, mood swings, flat affect, impaired facial recognition
Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Thallium: abdominal pain, stomach cramps, burning of the throat and mouth
Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Thallium: muscle pain, headache, acrodynia, colic, hypertension, increased heart rate (tachycardia)
Arsenic, Copper, Mercury, Thallium: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite
Arsenic, Copper, Thallium: hepatotoxicity, liver dysfunction damage
Arsenic, Lead: abnormal EEGs, kidney damage, histological alterations, peripheral vascular disease, cardiovascular disease, vascular collapse
Arsenic, Lead, Mercury: anorexia, symptoms reflecting eating disorders, loss of appetite/weight, mental retardation, borderline intelligence, hearing loss, difficulty hearing, birth defects, premature births, spontaneous abortion, kidney disease, kidney failure
Arsenic, Mercury: blurred vision, sensitivity to light, peripheral neuropathy
Arsenic, Mercury, Thallium: loss of feeling/numbness in the extremities, parasthesia, esophagitis, gastroenteritis, colitis
Arsenic, Thallium: decreased white blood cell count
Barium: convulsions, hallucinations, vomiting, cramps, purging, prostration, paralysis. "The Chloride" - Fatal dose 0.8 to 0.9 grams.
Boron: Boric Acid - Serious poisoning can result from the ingestion of 5 grams. Chronic use may result in eczema, localized edema, stomatitis [increased flow of saliva], gray line on the gums.
Cadmium toxicity symptoms: Alopecia, anemia, arthritis, cancer, lung disease, cerebral hemorrhage, cirrhosis of the liver, enlarged heart, diabetes, emphysema, hypoglycemia, hypertension, impotence, infertility, kidney disease, learning disorders, migraines, inflammation, renal disease, osteoporosis, schizophrenia, strokes, vascular disease, high cholesterol, growth is impaired, cardiovascular disease. Cadmium inhibits essential enzymes in the Krebs energy cycle, which affects your energy level. Cadmium directly damages nerve cells. It inhibits the release of acetylcholine and activates cholinesterase, resulting in a tendency for hyperactivity of the nervous system. Excess cadmium alters calcium and phosphorus metabolism; a toxic level of cadmium can contribute to arthritis, osteoporosis, and neuromuscular diseases. Cadmium replaces zinc in the arteries, which contributes to arteries being brittle and inflexible. Cadmium accumulates in the kidneys, resulting in high blood pressure and kidney disease. Cadmium toxicity can alter calcium and vitamin D activity, resulting in cavities and tooth deformities. Other symptoms of cadmium include: extreme restlessness and irritability, headache, chest pain, increased salivation, choking, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, tenesmus, throat dryness, cough, pneumonitis. Cadmium (which can be absorbed through the skin from handling nickel/cadmium rechargeable batteries) can cause asthma and emphysema because the cadmium is antagonistic to the enzymes in the main lung alveoli… Cadmium Sources: Tap water, fungicides, marijuana, processed meat, rubber, seafood (cod, haddock, oyster, tuna), sewage, tobacco, colas (especially from vending machines), tools, welding material, evaporated milk, airborne industrial contaminants, batteries, instant coffee, incineration of tires/rubber/plastic, refined grains, soft water, galvanized pipes, dental alloys, candy, ceramics, electroplating fertilizers, paints, motor oil and motor exhaust.
Copper: Doctors at Loyola University Medical School in Chicago and the Carl Pheiffer Treatment Center have reported that violent males between the ages of 3 and 18 commonly have elevated copper and reduced zinc blood levels when compared to nonviolent males. Depression and schizophrenia also have links to high copper levels; also cirrhosis of the liver, hepatitis, mental disorders, headaches, premature hair loss and breast cancer.
Copper, Lead: uneven performance on IQ scores, low IQ scores
Copper, Lead, Mercury, Thallium: autonomic disturbances
Copper, Mercury: suicidal behaviors, choreiform movements, myoclonal jerks, unusual postures, difficulty walking, swallowing and talking, disturbances in menstrual cycle, menstrual pains
Fluorine: The metabolism of the child's brain is impaired by sodium fluoride (NaF). Damage to skin growth, hair growth, a tendency towards bronchitis, etc., are part of it. Cancer and leukemia incidence rates increase by 15%. Lack of energy, pale appearance with no pigment and dry, stringy hair... Thin, silky and occasionally sparse hair; little browning of the skin in the sun; and premature loss of the baby teeth. Bronchial infections, middle-ear infections, hyperkinesis in children (constant, spontaneous bodily unrest), deficient capacity for concentration and continuous mental activity, and lack of mental receptivity. In addition, eczemas, neurodermititis and obesity (very important!) have been observed in connection with fluoride administration.
Lead: Abdominal pain, ADD, adrenal insufficiency, allergies, anemia, anxiety, arthritis, blindness, cardiovascular disease, autism, colic, constipation, convulsions, depression, dyslexia, epilepsy, fatigue, gout, hallucinations, headaches, hostility, hyperactivity, hypertension, hypothyroidism, impotence, liver dysfunction, hyperkinesis, mental retardation, mood swings, menstrual problems, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, nephritis, nightmares, nausea, numbness, Parkinson’s disease, poor concentration, psychosis, renal dysfunction, restlessness, schizophrenia, seizures, stillbirths, SIDS, tooth decay, vertigo, weight loss. Excess lead can be absorbed in the bone instead of calcium. It can inhibit copper-dependent enzymes needed for neurotransmitters, causing hyperactivity. It can affect energy because fatigue is triggered by increasing rate of destruction of red blood cells. Also, lead inhibits copper and iron-dependent enzymes in the Krebs cycle. Gout can occur from lead toxicity raising uric acid levels and impairing kidney functions. Lead inhibits calcium, zinc, manganese, copper, and iron causing deficiencies. Lead can inactivate the thyroid hormone thyroxin because it interferes with the iodine uptake to the thyroid gland. Other symptoms of lead toxicity include: impaired reaction time, lower performance on timed tests, alterations in nerve conduction velocity, immune suppression, mental confusion, visual disturbances, convulsions, loss of cognitive abilities, anti-social behavior, paralysis, anorexia, "lead line" on gum margin, nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, anemia, loss of appetite, hyperactivity, irregular sleeping habits, and irritability… Lead Sources: Ash, auto exhaust, cigarette smoke, coal combustion, colored inks, pesticides, rainwater, food cans with lead solder sealing, toothpaste, wine, manufacturing batteries, cosmetics, hair dyes, lead pipes, liver, glazed ceramics, pencils, lead-based paint, industrial emissions.
Lead, Mercury: irritability, aggressive behaviors, temper tantrums, attention problems, ADHD, lacks eye contact, impaired visual fixation
Lead, Mercury, Thallium: sleep difficulties/ disturbances
Manganese: emotional disturbances, sleepiness, weakness, spastic gait, paralysis, languor.
Mercury: nervousness, discouragement, irritability, personality changes, learning disabilities, muscle tremors, jerky gait, spasms of extremities, inflammation of mouth and gums, swelling of salivary glands, excessive flow of saliva, loosening of teeth, kidney damage, social deficits, social withdrawal, repetitive stereotyped behaviors, OCD-typical behaviors, schizoid tendencies, hallucinations, delirium, loss of speech, developmental problems with language, speech comprehension deficits, dysarthria, articulation problems, slurred speech, unintelligible speech, flapping, circling, rocking, toe walking, problems with intentional movements or imitation, abnormal gait/posture, uncoordination, loss of balance, problems sitting, lying, crawling, and walking; hypersalivation… Drooling (also known as ptyalism) is when saliva flows outside the mouth… Sialorrhea is defined as a persistent or episodic increase in salivary flow. Mercury is particularly dangerous because mercury vapor is more than a thousand times more likely to bind to the oxygen receptors on red blood cells than oxygen is. Each red blood cell has four oxygen receptor sites to grab oxygen and carry it to the cells. If you have much mercury vapor in your body at all, the mercury vapor fills some of those receptor sites, and not as much oxygen can be sent to the cells. And poor cellular oxygenation, leads, as you know, to cancer.
Mercury poisoning is transferred in utero if the mother had silver amalgams [fillings], resulting in the birth of a child with a weakened immune system susceptible to ear infections, allergies, etc. Eating fish of practically every type increases the risk of heavy metal toxicity. Childhood vaccinations are preserved with mercury, and therefore results in heavy metal toxicity, manifested as autism and depression. Approximately 3000-6000 tons of mercury are released annually into the atmosphere from the earth’s crust and oceans. Humans burning fossil fuels, such as coal, releases another 2000-3000 tons annually into the atmosphere...Excessive intake of mercury can result in mercury toxicity. But mercury permeates our atmosphere. We breathe it in daily. We get it from eating fish regularly, such as salmon and tuna. We get it from the preservative Thiomersol, which the methyl-mercury used in vaccinations. It is basically injected straight into the body, and can result in symptoms of mercury poisoning. This is why vaccinations are linked to autism, depression and illness in children. We also get mercury from amalgam tooth fillings. An FDA study revealed that people with amalgam fillings have higher concentrations of mercury in their blood, urine, kidneys and brain than those without amalgams. Click HERE if interested in a separate Mercury Lab Test Kit.
Selenium: nervousness, depression, convulsions, vomiting, cough, dyspnea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, somnolence, fall in blood pressure, respiratory failure & death, marked pallor, garlic odor of breath, sweat and urine; red staining of fingers, teeth and hair; marked debility, epistaxis [nosebleed], G.I. disturbances, dermatitis, irritation of nose & throat. Hydrogen selenide can cause pneumonitis and damage to liver, kidney and spleen. (arthritis; eruptions and yellowish tinting of the skin.)
Thallium: anxiety, nervous tendencies, alterations in the spinal chord, alopecia (hair loss)
Tin: Headaches, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, abdominal bloating, nausea, fever, hyperglycemia, vision changes, liver pain, ataxia. Excess tin accumulates in the brain and can cause brain damage and headaches. It can also accumulate in the liver and can cause liver damage and liver pain. Tin can also irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause vomiting and diarrhea.