Physical Health Environment

There are so many environmental issues that affect children today that we must be selective in this course. So, we will study the issue of Hg, or mercury a heavy metal that can be found in the mouth of every child who has dental amalgams (“silver fillings”). Review the following in the Required Studies section
Mercury Power Point
Smoking Teeth = Poison Gas Video
Vaccine Nation
Sources of Heavy Metals webpage
Neurotoxic Effects in Children webpage
Based on your review, answering the following questions:
How does mercury affect the brain? And thinking?
Have I ever experienced any of the symptoms listed? Is it a result of toxic metals, particularly mercury?
Why should we care about this topic?”