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    Lead poisoning is a serious condition that occurs when lead builds up in the body from sources like lead-based paints and contaminated dust. It can cause severe mental and physical impairment, especially in young children whose brains are still developing. Symptoms range from abdominal pain and headaches to behavioral problems and learning difficulties. While chelation therapy can treat severe cases, the damage of lead poisoning cannot be fully reversed.

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    Lead poisoning is a serious condition that occurs when lead builds up in the body from sources like lead-based paints and contaminated dust. It can cause severe mental and physical impairment, especially in young children whose brains are still developing. Symptoms range from abdominal pain and headaches to behavioral problems and learning difficulties. While chelation therapy can treat severe cases, the damage of lead poisoning cannot be fully reversed.

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    Lead poisoning is a serious condition that occurs when lead builds up in the body from sources like lead-based paints and contaminated dust. It can cause severe mental and physical impairment, especially in young children whose brains are still developing. Symptoms range from abdominal pain and headaches to behavioral problems and learning difficulties. While chelation therapy can treat severe cases, the damage of lead poisoning cannot be fully reversed.

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    LEAD POISONING

    Lead poisoning is a serious and sometimes fatal condition. It occurs when lead builds up in the body. Lead is a
    highly toxic metal and a very strong poison. It is found in lead-based paints, including paint on the walls of old
    houses and toys. It is also found in:

     art supplies
     contaminated dust
     gasoline products (no longer in the US and Canada)
    Lead poisoning usually occurs over a period of months or years. The poisoning can cause severe mental and
    physical impairment. Young children are most vulnerable to lead poisoning.

    Children get lead in their bodies by putting the lead containing objects in their mouths. They may also be
    poisoned by touching the lead and then putting their fingers in their mouths. Lead is more harmful to children
    because their brains and nervous systems are still developing.

    Severe lead poisoning is treated with chelation therapy and EDTA. However, damage from lead poisoning
    cannot be reversed.

    Symptoms of lead poisoning are varied. They may affect many parts of the body. Most of the time, lead
    poisoning builds up slowly. It follows repeated exposures to small quantities of lead.

    Lead toxicity is rare after a single exposure or ingestion of lead.

    Signs of repeated lead exposure include:

     abdominal pain Since a child’s brain is still developing, lead can


     abdominal cramps lead to mental impairment. Signs of mental
     aggressive behavior impairment may include:
     constipation  behavior problems
     sleep problems  low IQ
     headaches  poor grades at school
     irritability  problems with hearing
     loss of developmental skills in children  learning difficulties(short and long term)
     loss of appetite  growth delays
     fatigue
     high blood pressure
     numbness or tingling in the extremities
     memory loss
     anemia
     kidney dysfunction
    A high, toxic dose of lead poisoning may result in  muscle weakness
    emergency symptoms. These include:  stumbling when walking
     seizures
     coma
     severe abdominal pain and cramping  encephalopathy, which manifests as
     vomiting confusion, coma and seizures

    Why Is Lead Harmful?


    When the body is exposed to lead — by being inhaled, swallowed, or in a small number of cases, absorbed
    through the skin — it can act as a poison. Exposure to high lead levels in a short period of time is called acute
    toxicity. Exposure to small amounts of lead over a long period of time is called chronic toxicity.

    Lead is particularly dangerous because once it gets into a person's system, it is distributed throughout the body
    just like helpful minerals such as iron, calcium, and zinc. And lead can cause harm wherever it lands in the
    body. In the bloodstream, for example, it can damage red blood cells and limit their ability to carry oxygen to
    the organs and tissues that need it, thus causing anemia.

    Most lead ends up in the bone, where it causes even more problems. Lead can interfere with the production of
    blood cells and the absorption of calcium that bones need to grow healthy and strong. Calcium is essential for
    strong bones and teeth, muscle contraction, and nerve and blood vessel function.

    AVOIDING TOXIC FUMES

    While eliminating 100% of the chemicals we come into contact with is impossible, we can definitely limit
    our exposure. Here is a quick list of other things to remember:

     Avoid “topping up” at the gas pumps


     Use a botanical/natural bug repellent
     Only use natural cleaning products in your home
     Avoid using artificial air fresheners, dryer sheets, fabric softeners or other synthetic fragrances as they
    can pollute the air you are breathing.
     Switch over to natural brands of toiletries
     Find time to meditate, disconnect from your busy life, and de-stress
     Buy and eat, as much as possible, organic produce
     Avoid processed foods — remember that they’re processed with chemicals!
     Avoid artificial food additives of all kind, including artificial sweeteners and MSG
     Remove any metal fillings as they’re a major source of mercury. Be sure to have this done by a qualified
    biological dentist.
     Have your tap water tested and, if contaminants are found, install an appropriate water filter on all your
    faucets (even those in your shower or bath).

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