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Cosmetics, Mercury and the FDA

5/24/2017

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Somewhere, we got the idea that FDA
​approval meant all things
are regulated for our safety.

Not only is this not true, 
but many things you might think are
​controlled, are not.

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When it comes to cosmetic safety from toxic materials, most of us don't give them a second thought.  We rely on the government to manage our safety and assume all things are regulated for our highest benefit..  This simply is not true.

Laws in regard to mercury and the policies set by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration are lenient.  The FDA agrees that the skin readily absorbs mercury and that it will accumulate in the body, yet they do not forbid it in cosmetics.   They discuss the possibility of a user experiencing "allergic" reactions, but there is no one with an "allergy" to mercury.  The dangers of mercury are universal to all living bodies.  The FDA understands that mercury causes neurotoxic problems, but they fail to mention these might last a lifetime or inhibit living normally.

The FDA calculates allowable percentages of "safe or tolerable" levels of mercury and other toxins in cosmetics,  but they fail to mention that there is no safe level of mercury in the body.   Adding to the failure, the regulatory process for cosmetics is rather loose and  it relies on manufacturers to self-regulate.  It is also important to note that the FDA has allowable limits of many toxic products that are extremely harmful carcinogens and hormone disruptors.  These toxic chemicals end up in most all cosmetics. 
 
Personally, I look forward to the day that manufacturers are required to label products truthfully.
"This Product Contain Mercury" would be a good start.

The following is taken from fda.gov

  • Mercury compounds. Mercury compounds are readily absorbed through the skin on topical application and tend to accumulate in the body. They may cause allergic reactions, skin irritation, or neurotoxic problems. The use of mercury compounds in cosmetics is limited to eye area products at no more than 65 parts per million (0.0065 percent) of mercury calculated as the metal and is permitted only if no other effective and safe preservative is available. All other cosmetics containing mercury are adulterated and subject to regulatory action unless it occurs in a trace amount of less than 1 part per million (0.0001 percent) calculated as the metal and its presence is unavoidable under conditions of good manufacturing practice (21 CFR 700.13).
  • Who is responsible for substantiating the safety of cosmetics? Companies and individuals who manufacture or market cosmetics have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of their products. Neither the law nor FDA regulations require specific tests to demonstrate the safety of individual products or ingredients. The law also does not require cosmetic companies to share their safety information with FDA.  FDA has consistently advised manufacturers to use whatever testing is necessary to ensure the safety of their products and ingredients. Firms may substantiate safety in a number of ways. FDA has stated that "the safety of a product can be adequately substantiated through (a) reliance on already available toxicological test data on individual ingredients and on product formulations that are similar in composition to the particular cosmetic, and (b) performance of any additional toxicological and other tests that are appropriate in light of such existing data and information." (Federal Register, March 3, 1975, page 8916

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How Mercury and Lead Manifest in Children

5/23/2017

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 Mercury Stored in the Body Can Change A Life Forever

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​Mercury in the form of amalgam
fillings  in baby teeth are enough toxicity
to change a child's life forever.  

IQ, personality, developmental disorders,
psychological development and cognitive thinking 
are at the top of the list.  





Awareness of lead is becoming a reality, but mercury somehow is slipping under the radar.  It is absolutely as dangerous and as widespread as lead and other toxic metals.

The use of mercury in dental fillings is problem #1.  It's easy to stop, but the Food and Drug Administration and the American Dental Association, continue to allow its use, poisoning patients every year.  You might hear a dentist say, "It's only a baby tooth and since it will fall out anyway, we should just use an amalgam filling."   Unfortunately that belief has damaged many lives. 

You might also hear that "Mercury will only off-gas for a short term."   We wish that was true but it is not.  The video link will help you understand how mercury invades the system. 
https://www.searchforthecausenotjustthecure.com/blog/three-lies-about-mercury-fillings

The symptoms of mercury and lead toxicity are rarely diagnosed correctly.  Because symptoms of metals toxicity mimic so many different diseases and conditions, the search for the cause is abandoned once a pharmaceutically treated illness  is introduced as the  diagnosis.  In children, the correct diagnosis of these symptoms is even more improbably because they can be confused with developmental delays or psychological disorders.  

The onset of mercury symptoms can be slow and random enough to be completely overlooked.  Parents might notice that their child is having more and more trouble spelling or seems to be lagging in reading skills.  Coordination could be stifled without the child appearing to be anything but a poor athlete.  Flashes of anger and anxiety can be attributed to a laundry list of possibilities without metals poisoning ever being considered.

A child learning math might stumble repeatedly, without being able to calculate, memorize or relay answers they have already learned.  When this happens, brain fog from heavy metals is usually not the first thought.  Vision and hearing might fluctuate without parents noticing.  When ticks, tremors or seizures develop, sophisticated conditions will be used to  label what is actually metals poisoning.

The more traditional complications of mercury, and also lead poisoning, are also overlooked.  ADHD, autism, Multiple Sclerosis, a weakened immune system, allergies, autoimmune conditions, lazy eye, palsy, neurological disorders, suicidal tendencies, anxiety, insomnia and a host of other problems can have roots in mercury and lead poisoning.  It can take decades for metals stored in the body to develop into these conditions.  When they do finally manifest, symptoms are rarely traced back to metals exposure.

The most common sources of mercury poisoning in children is dental filling and vaccinations.  Dental fillings, fondly called "silver fillings," which are about 50% mercury, release mercury vapors during chewing.  The gasses from the poison, are absorbed by the tissue or breathed into the lungs.  In either case, the body detoxes what it can and stores the additional burden to keep the bloodstream clear and the body safe.  The leaching of mercury into the system continues for the duration of contact with the body.  It does not diminish, like you might be told.

The use of mercury in vaccines can be called thimerosal or thiomersal, among many derivative names .  Thimerosal can be found in many pharmaceuticals as a preservative.  The FDA also allows mercury, under a varied list of names, to be use in eye creams, eye drops, nose drops, ear drops and skin bleaching creams.

In the case of lead, primary suspects for contamination are paint and water.    FDA allowable levels in dinnerware, cooking utensils, glassware, cosmetics and foods also contribute to toxicity.  Symptoms, although varied, are similar to mercury toxicity.
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If you suspect metals toxicity, you will need to look carefully for expert advice.  Most traditional doctors are not equipped to manage more than acute cases.  Ridding the body of stored toxicity is not something a doctor, except the rare few, can speak to as they remain untrained.  Insurance is not likely to be a helpful resource for the kinds of testing and treatment needed.

Testing will be a challenged urine test or a hair analysis.  A challenged urine test uses a chelating agent to coax the metals out of storage in bones and tissue so it can be measured while leaving the body.  A hair analysis, which some do not consider as accurate, is much more simple and can also provide a good baseline for a detoxification regiment, but does not show all types of mercury held in the body.  Whichever method of testing is used, expect subsequent testing to fluctuate.  It is not a straight line effort.

A blood test is the exact wrong test, yet most doctors still use and trust it.   Your body is in a constant state of processing and purifying your systems.  At any given moment the blood could test clear for metals just because of the natural functions of the body.  A clear test, tells you nothing about what might be stored.  It is this storage that is the danger in years to come.  A positive blood test would identify metals in the blood at the moment of testing, but again, it can tell nothing about storage.

There are some very natural ways to detox a body from metals and there are a number of chemical compounds.  If you are detoxing a child, is is good to know that the process of unloading toxicity feels the same as when it is introduced.  There will be side effects that can bring a state of confusion, emotional behaviors, depression, weakness, lethargy and a number of random issues.  One never knows when the body will release toxicity or how it will manifest.  Side effects are unpredictable. 

The best approach to detoxification is to go slow and build the body’s resources in the process.   Support the organs and systems with whole foods that include meats without hormones or chemicals and foods without pesticides.  This means that most manufactured foods will not be good choices.  The additional of GMO crops means the introduction of glyphosate, the primary ingredient in Round Up, and the weakened body cannot take more toxicity.   

In addition, it is best to keep the toxic body as clean as possible.  Eliminate all chemicals in the household in exchange for natural substitutes.   Start cleaning up the toxicity allowed on the body via personal care products and cosmetics.  Finding gentle detox methods like epson salt baths and dry brushing will also help.  

Clearing the body of metals is a journey.  Learn all you can and know that every body is different and each toxicity burden is different in those bodies.  Find what works and research all practical advice, while you eliminate as much toxicity as possible.   

Note:  NMBI, a mercury chelating product of Emeramed, is in FDA trials.  It is the only known chelator that removes metals without harm to the body.  It is appropriate for adults and children and is proven to be safe, yet, we wait for its approval.

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Mercury Can Be Hidden With Many Names

5/23/2017

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Sometimes doing you best
is not good enough.

When you are searching ingredients 
for mercury, the names might 
have been changed to protect the greedy.

We look forward to the day when the law
demands packaging use the words
"Contains Mercury."



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The FDA, Mercury and Your Eyes

5/19/2017

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If you know the dangers of mercury, it is hard to imaged
​ its use in anything eye related.

Knowing that mercury in the bloodstream will store in the brain makes it even more unimaginable. 

Unbelievable as it seems, the US Food and Drug Administration allows mercury to be used in medications and pharmaceuticals as a preservative.  The most familiar form is thimerosal which is commonly used in vaccines and has been the subject of much controversy over its potential to cause deadly side effects.  

Even more startling is that eye products can contain mercury as a preservative, even though mercury has been linked to poor eye health and cataracts.  To make matters worse, the mercury used can have one of many names that allow it to be conveniently hidden.  This system leaves the consumer to be their own advocate and that task can be daunting.

The FDA website, [Code of Federal Regulations], [Title 21, Volume 5], [Revised as of April 1, 2016], [CITE: 21CFR349.50]
makes the following statement that directs manufacturers on proper labelling:

(3) For ophthalmic drug products containing mercury compounds used as a preservative. "This product contains (name and quantity of mercury-containing ingredient) as a preservative. Do not use this product if you are sensitive to" (select one of the following: "mercury" or "(insert name of mercury-containing ingredient) or any other ingredient containing mercury)."

Reading the FDA statement carefully makes it clear that you can easily misinterpret any message of mercury content.  You will not see legible red letters that state "This Product Contains Mercury."  You will instead see the a name and quantity of the "mercury-containing" ingredient.  The name of the mercury-containing ingredient may be completely foreign and in no way represent to you that you will be adding mercury to your eye.

When you see a message that says "Do not use this product if you are sensitive to mercury" regard this as a deceitful and misleading.  No one is "sensitive" to mercury.  Mercury is an extremely dangerous element that is second only to plutonium in toxicity to human and animal life.  When a toxin will kill,  it is hardly fair to ask if one might be "sensitive" to its attributes.  

Unfortunately, there is no clear directive when it comes to deciphering the potential of mercury in products you use.   Three familiar names for mercury in optic care include thimerosal, which has more than one spelling, PMA, also know as phenyl mercuric acetate and PMN, known as phenyl mercuric nitrate.  All three are approved by the FDA for 
ophthalmologic use as a preservative and there are certainly others.

I wish I could make this easier, but there is intentionally, no easy answer.  The FDA has an interactive site that will decode  the names you will find on ingredient lists and they do offer telephone assistance.  Neither is likely to be easy.  

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Dry Eyes Respond to Castor Oil

5/18/2017

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After a lifetime of mercury toxicity, I can never be convinced there is any practical use for mercury in the eyes.
Castor Oil, kept sterile and administered with a sterile dropper, is the perfect solution for dry eye.  It is soothing and absorbs rather quickly.

A positive side effect is that it can help to dissolve the cloudy lens of a cataract.  If used on eyelashes and eyebrows it will stimulate new growth.

The biggest reason to replace commercial eyedrops with castor oil is that there are no chemical side effects.Commercial eyedrops, as well as nose and ear drops, can contain mercury.   

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Symptoms and Causes of Candida

5/16/2017

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Candida affects about 70% of the
population but is rarely 
diagnosed by 
traditional medicine.

Testing at home and curing
​yourself is your best defense.

Candida is the result of an overgrowth of the gut bacteria we call bad bacteria.  The truth is, it is bacteria that is necessary to balance what we call good bacteria.  When candida becomes overgrown it causes a multitude of symptoms that are rarely diagnosed correctly.   

The primary instigator is a modern diet.  Sugars and processed foods feed candida and ignite its growth.  Antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals can cause candida to flourish.  Stress, toxins and parasites are also contributors.  If you are metals poisoned, you should expect gut issues.

Because candida is rarely on the radar of traditional medicine, it is best to test at home.  The remedy is not in a pharmaceutical and it is not instant.  Clearing candida can be a lengthly process and it requires not only a clean diet, but the addition of probiotics and fermented foods.  There is no need to buy kits or cures.  You are able to manage these changes with some basic research and investigation.

Letting candida remain out of balance can lead to Leaky Gut Syndrome.  Left unchecked it can cause permanent damage.

Home candida testing instructions are available on this site as are many other articles about it and Leaky Gut Syndrome.  To link to the test information see 
http://www.searchforthecausenotjustthecure.com/blog/candida-testing-at-home
Symptoms of Candida

Pain throughout the body
Fatigue
Lethargy
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Inability to Lose Weight
Untrustworthy Bowels
Gluten Intolerance
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS
Fungal Infections
Rashes
Colic
Diaper Rash
Psoriasis
Headaches
Joint Pain
Urinary Tract Infection, UTI
Weight Gain or Loss
Belly pain
Nail Fungus
White Tongue or Oral Thrush
Cracks in Mouth Corners
Vaginal Infections
Muscle Pain
Eczema
Brain Fog
Chronic Sinus Problems
Chronic Allergic Responses
Weakened Immune System
Loss of Sex Drive
Nail Infections
Hair Loss
Itching
Cracking Skin
​Mood Disorders
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Post Traumatic Stress of Finding Wellness

5/15/2017

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finding wellness
​after chronic illness
can bring about some real 
​feelings you might not have expected

Getting to wellness is the horizon of those who live in chronic pain and illness.  The hope is that finding it again will be  the end of all suffering and a move into a world where nothing will ever go wrong again.  What actually can happen might take you off track if you are not prepared.  


Coming out of chronic conditions brings excitement and relief. The beginning stages are pure thankfulness.  As you start to maneuver normally in the world again, you remember how deep the pain actually was and wonder exactly how you made it through.  It is startling to remember how much strength it took to bring you to this point.  The fear of returning to it can be haunting.  The feelings of sorrow, fear and sometimes depression can take over,  temporarily replacing your joy. 


Think of it as a PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and just part of the process.  It is not different than surviving a war.  Give yourself a little space to experience all the feelings that come and give them all respectful acknowledgement.   While it can be shocking to see yourself change and start living in the world again, it is what is next for you.
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Product Truth:  Mondelez, maker of Oreo Cookies & Triscuits

5/12/2017

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Mondelez, maker of many popular products, gives their version of GMO safety.

This manufacturer says if soy, corn, canola or sugar beets are listed as ingredients,
consider them to be GMO.
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In an effort to eat clean and eliminate GMO consumption, I write to manufacturers and ask the questions I need answered.  In the case of Mondelez, I was send a response that completely avoided my question and stood behind the law.  

When you do these kinds of investigations, the phrase that is all telling is that "we are in full compliance with the law".  Those who would like to live in wellness must live outside what the "law" believes to be healthy enough for consumption. When we are looking for healthful food products, we need companies that willingly exceed the law and honor human life.

You will notice in the response that GMOs appear to be saving the world, a fact that is disputed generously.  They make GMO production sound amazing and necessary, as though poisoning was "progress".  They discuss how farmers once modified seed by breeding in certain characteristics as though that was comparable to GMOs.  You are told directly that if an ingredient contains soy, corn, canola, cotton or sugar beets, consider it GMO.  They end by saying "safety" is their priority and use the "law" again to circumvent the truth.

If you are unsure exactly how GMOs affect you, see the link that follows.  
http://www.searchforthecausenotjustthecure.com/blog/the-food-fight-of-your-life-monsanto-gmo-production

Corporate Response Reprinted

I appreciate you taking the time to e-mail us and to let us know about this situation. We always like to acknowledge when our consumers provide us with information that can help us serve you better. Genetically modified engineering (GMO), or crop biotechnology, refers to various scientific techniques used to improve the plants which yield the crops used to make our foods. This is based on how they are produced, including cross-breeding, in order to develop new varieties and genetic modification. This idea enhances or strengthens an existing plant.

Genetic modification is not a new technology and has been used for over 20 years in agriculture. Years ago, farmers bred plants manually to get stronger plants or different varieties. Today, the technology more precisely and efficiently identifies the gene that causes a particular trait. From there, it adds that desirable trait to another plant. Then, it enhances that trait or turns off an undesirable trait without using chemicals or introducing anything unnatural. There are certain crops in North America (US & Canada) that are predominantly grown from genetically-modified seed such as soy, corn, canola, cotton and sugar beets. Thus, ingredients made from those crops are used in food products and are more than likely to have come from genetically-modified plants unless the product is labeled organic. If you see an ingredient on one of our ingredient panels that is derived from one of these crops, then you can assume that the product contains GMO ingredients.

Safety is our number one priority here and around the world. Also, many public authorities, prestigious scientific organizations, regulatory bodies, and governments that are involved in biotech crops yield that foods and ingredients are safe. Our use of ingredients and our labelingpractices have been in full compliance with government regulations as it would be declared on the package if GMO’s are used in the product.

Again, thanks for contacting us, and I hope you'll continue to enjoy our products.
Consumer Services
Mondelēz International 
Ref: Case # S-754859
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Infant Candida

5/12/2017

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Candida is an imbalance of bacterias in the gut that can cause illness.  Because it is not on the radar of traditional, Western medicine, most cases are misdiagnosed.

Traditional treatment is usually given from the outside in when the problem is really from the inside out.   You can never cure candida by treating the skin.

Curing it properly means a lifetime of health.  Letting it linger and treating only the symptoms allows disease to manifest.  



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The Casual Use of Poisons

5/7/2017

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Just because it is legal...
Just because it's easier...
Just because everyone does it...
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Just because the FDA says it's ok...
Just because the doctor said it won't hurt you...
Just because it's everywhere and almost impossible to avoid...

You still don't have one good reason to allow poison into your life.

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