Guest guest Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 Steel is actually an allow of different metals. My dad worked at a steel mill. There are different grades I know. He used to say that if there were too much of some metals in the mix the whole batch was junk. The base metal is iron, which is very brittle and will crumble at the microscopic level. I think the higher the grade, the less elemental interaction can occur. Janet - Suzanne herbal remedies Thursday, July 17, 2003 9:27 AM Re: [herbal remedies] 18 Ways to live a Healthier Life Essiac calls for a stainless steel pot.... I use one I got from a commercial restaurant store ... they are a bit more expensive but you can see the difference than what you buy at a discount store... They are heavier for one thing and not as "shiny"... I think it depends on the grade of stainless steel. I sometimes wonder if what is at "Walmart , etc" is actually 100% stainless steel.... my suggestion would be to go to a restaurant supplier... or an auction selling restaurant equipment... (that is where you can get some great deals)... SuziAnjeweleyes <anjewelhaze wrote: I have no idea about this...I guess we'll have to wait for the others...it would be interesting to know. My mother is really sensitive to alot of different metals. And, I remember as kids we would put aluminum foil over our teeth (makes me shudder to think about it now) and, my aunt would tell us it wasn't good to do this but she cooked with those, hard as heck to clean, aluminum pots...but, I have never heard anything bad about stainless. Of coarse, that don't mean anything. Sorry I can't help, but I bet someone will. AngelI must admit I am still confused on the stainless steel as well. I did forward a link explaining the 3 grades of stainless steel and know there must be a larger manufacaturer quality issue like anything. People cut corners in quality or perhaps it's mfgd. in a foreing country where it isn't tested, cheeper grades etc., ya know? that sort of thing. LOL. Metal is metal and yes I'm super sensitive to Any metal. I had all my fillings replaced for gods sake. I guess as long as I don't use metal PERIOD....to cook with I should just leave it at that along with this topic. I've convinced myself metal, any metal is a conductor of more than just heat. I was an electrologist and the probes I used were stainless and when they are inserted into a follicle the body salt and water in the tissue mix w/ the probe to make sodium hydroxide/lie which is very toxic and destroys tissue thus killing hair follicles. Just thinking about it charges my mouth. It just takes me back to wondering how us humans are able to be humans, they say we are powered by some kind of electical current. We've surrounded ourselves with metal and electricity everywhere. Takes one to know one I guess!! anyone else out there as weird and obsessed with metal as me?Pam///////////////////////////////////////??????????????????/////////////////////////////////////////////////////_______________Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 Stainless Steel and Iron Cookware: Stainless steel, made from iron and other metals, is strong and resists wear and tear. It is inexpensive, long-lasting and the most popular cookware in North America. The metals used in stainless steel or iron cookware which may produce health effects are iron, nickel and chromium.Iron is essential to produce red blood cells. Large amounts can be poisonous, but in North America, we are more likely to lack iron than have too much. Iron cookware provides less than 20 per cent of total daily iron intake - well within safe levels.Nickel is not poisonous in small quantities but it can cause an allergic reaction. Again, if you are allergic, avoid stainless steel cookware.Small doses of chromium, like iron, are good for your health, but they can be harmful in higher amounts. The safe intake range is about 50 to 200 micrograms per day, what most Canadians take in. One meal prepared with stainless steel equipment gives you about 45 micrograms of chromium, not enough to cause concern. Jasmina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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