| Toxic Heavy Metal: Lead | | | | fetal development, gastrointestinal problems, gout, |
| Contamination occurs mostly by drinking | | | | growth delay, hallucinations, headache, hostility, |
| lead-contaminated water, breathing lead-polluted | | | | hyperactivity, hyperkinesis, hypertension, |
| air, and living in or near older painted buildings and | | | | hypothyroidism, impotence, insomnia, irritability, |
| certain toxic industrial areas. It is a very soft | | | | learning disabilities, libido loss, liver dysfunction, |
| metal used in pipes, drains, and soldering materials. | | | | hyperkinesis, kidney disorder, mental retardation, |
| Most lead is used for batteries. Toxicity | | | | mood swings, menstrual problems, mood swings, |
| targets the bones, brain, blood, kidneys, and | | | | muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, nausea, |
| thyroid gland. | | | | nephritis, nervous system disorders, nightmares, |
| Lead exposure: air pollution, ammunition, ash, auto | | | | nausea, numbness, Parkinson's disease, peripheral |
| exhaust, batteries, cable coverings, cans – | | | | neuropathy, poor concentration, psychosis, renal |
| lead soldered, ceramics glazed - dinner ware and | | | | dysfunction, restlessness, schizophrenia, seizures, |
| glasses, cigarette smoke, coal combustion, | | | | sleepiness, stillbirths, SIDS, tooth decay, vertigo, |
| contaminated soil, corrosives – container, | | | | weakness, weight loss. |
| cosmetics, crystal glass production, fertilizers, | | | | Metals accumulate in the human body through air, |
| gasoline additives – octane booster, hair dyes, | | | | water, food, soil and skin absorption. Heavy metal |
| industrial emissions, inks – colored, insecticides, | | | | contamination is an extremely serious problem. |
| liver, paints- lead based, paint pigments, pencils, | | | | Over time these heavy metals continue to slowly |
| pottery – lead glazed, pesticides, plumbing, | | | | accumulate and the body's immune system can |
| PVC plastics, rainwater, soil – contaminated | | | | only withstand so much saturation by external |
| agricultural, solder, tobacco smoke, toothpaste, | | | | toxins over time. Toxins must be eliminated |
| water transported through lead pipes, wine, x-ray | | | | faster then they enter the body, otherwise the |
| shielding, Workers in the manufacture of | | | | buildup can eventually reach toxic and dangerous |
| batteries, scrap metal, welding and cutting of | | | | levels. |
| lead. | | | | Metals are common in our environment and diet |
| Lead toxicity symptoms and disorders: abdominal | | | | and some are actually necessary for good health, |
| pain, adrenal insufficiency, allergies, anemia, | | | | but large amounts of any of them may cause |
| anxiety, arthralgias, arthritis, attention deficit | | | | acute or chronic toxicity. In small quantities, |
| disorder, autism, behavioral problems, blindness, | | | | certain heavy metals are nutritionally essential for |
| cardiovascular disease, cognitive dysfunction, colic, | | | | a healthy life, including trace elements; iron, |
| confusion, constipation, convulsions, delusions, | | | | copper, manganese, and zinc. These elements are |
| depression, developmental problems, dizziness, | | | | commonly found naturally in fruits and vegetables |
| dreams – disturbing, dyslexia, dysphagia, | | | | or supplements. |
| encephalopathy, epilepsy, excitement, fatigue, | | | | |