Toxins in tattoo inks and health impacts Tattoos have been an integral part of human culture for millennia, serving as art, symbols of identity, and expressions of personal beliefs. However, in recent years, concerns about heavy metal toxicity related to tattoo inks have grown, sparking interest in understanding the potential health risks associated with getting … Read more
Respiratory infection rates and prognosis are associated with several risk factors. Pre-existing respiratory weakness due to heavy metal exposure, particularly from smoking and air pollution, are noteworthy. These two factors (among several) both increase disease risk independently as well as provide avenues by which heavy metals enter the body. In the face of heavy metal burden, … Read more
Heavy metals are so ubiquitous in our environment that everyone is exposed to them. They cannot be avoided completely and are found in virtually everyone to some degree. Sources of heavy metals range from environmental, occupational, household (including foods, water, paints, cosmetics, etc), medical and hobbies. Heavy metals can enter the body through inhalation, intestinal … Read more
Are metals blocking your minerals? Minerals such as magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc and more are essential to a healthy body. Without the right balance of minerals, the myriad of biochemical reactions that occur every second in our body just cannot happen. So how do low levels impact our health? Low magnesium and calcium … Read more
