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Lead and Mercury are poisons to the body and will kill you.
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Old paint can flake and young children could put it in their mouths.
Mercury fumes cause some brain damage. Mercury was used in hat making a long time ago and "hatters" as the hat-makers were called, were crazy, or "mad" as the English call it. Hence the phrase "mad as a hatter" and the character in Alice in Wonderland.
Mercury won't kill you, but lead could, if it gets to your blood.
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What should you do when you break a thermometer that contains mercury?
If a thermometer containing mercury breaks, it is important to carefully clean up the spilled mercury to prevent exposure. Avoid touching the mercury with bare hands and use gloves to carefully collect the spilled beads. Ventilate the area well and dispose of the mercury properly as hazardous waste. Consider seeking professional help for cleanup if unsure of how to proceed.
Is it safe to eat yellow tail while pregnant?
It's best to avoid large game fish containing mercury while pregnant.
If one has a sulfa allergy what medications should be avoided?
If one has sulfa allergy there is a few medication they should avoid. They should avoid antibiotics containing sulfonamides, and other medications that use sulfasalazine.
What should you eat to avoid prolonging a cold?
You should eat foods containing a lot of Vitamin C, like oranges.
What can you not eat or drink when pregnant?
You should avoid drinking anything with alcohol or caffeine. You should avoid eating any soft cheeses. You should also avoid uncooked or undercooked foods including meats and dairy. You should avoid fish that are bottom feeders to prevent any mercury content from coming in contact with your developing baby.
What are tips on how not to eat?
You should limit your intake of or avoid fried and fatty foods and foods containing refined sugars.
What do people do to protect themselves from Mercury?
To protect themselves from mercury exposure, people often avoid consuming large predatory fish known to accumulate high levels of mercury, such as shark, swordfish, and king mackerel. They also pay attention to local health advisories regarding fish consumption, particularly for pregnant women and children. Additionally, individuals may use protective gear when handling products containing mercury, such as thermometers or certain types of batteries, and properly dispose of mercury-containing items to prevent environmental contamination.
What are good foods to eat while you are pregnant?
When you are pregnant, the ideal foods to eat should be fresh meat, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and whole grains. Fish containing Mercury, mayonnaise and cold cuts should be avoided. Your doctor will give you a list of food items to avoid. The general idea is to eat healthy, fresh foods as much as possible.
What are good food to eat while you are pregnant?
When you are pregnant, the ideal foods to eat should be fresh meat, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and whole grains. Fish containing mercury, mayonnaise and cold cuts should be avoided. Your doctor will give you a list of food items to avoid. The general idea is to eat healthy, fresh foods as much as possible.
How do you handle asbestos?
Asbestos should be handled with care, to avoid making it dusty and to avoid making it airborn. This usually involves using misting techniques to keep it damp. Only trained and qualified individuals should handle asbestos-containing materials.
What makes Mercury dangerous?
Yes. Mercury is poisonous to humans and animals. Do not eat or handle it, it can penetrate the skin. Do not put it on your ice cream. Do not break open thermometers to suck out the sweet sweet metal juice inside. Do not use it as lotion or shaving cream. In fact, it's probably best for everyone involved if you just stay as far away as you can from anything containing Mercury.
What do you eat if you are breastfeeding?
There isn't anything special you should or shouldn't eat if you are nursing unless your baby has an allergy (like dairy or soy). If the baby does then you should avoid anything containing the allergen.
