Low levels of arsenic in drinking water linked to diabetes

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The Aug 20th edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association

reported that low levels of arsenic in drinking water may increase a

person's risk of type 2 diabetes. It has already been established that

arsenic is linked to cancer and it has been associated with an increased

risk of diabetes and heart disease at high levels.

 

According to Bloomberg (8/20, Cortes), this " new report is the first to

show that even levels that meet U.S. regulations may be dangerous. "

 

If your deck or other wooden structure was built before 2003 it likely

contains arsenic. You can tell by a greenish discoloration of the wood

or by purchasing an inexpensive testing kit. Three tips to reduce the

threat:

 

1. The cheapest way to reduce the threat of a wooden deck is to seal it

with wood sealant every 6 months.

 

2. Never let children play underneath a deck that contains arsenic.

 

3. Plant an edenfern. It is a trademarked plant that removes large

quantities of arsenic from the soil.

 

For those of you who have a copy, more tips on reducing arsenic exposure

are found in Chapter 15 of Holler for Your Health: Be the Key to a

Healthy Family.

 

Stay well,

Teresa Holler www.holler4health.com

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Oops, forgot to mention that arsenic can be removed from drinking water

by reservse osmosis or distillation. You can purchase a reverse osmosis

drinking water system for under $200 at Lowes if you can install it

yourself. (You will need to drill a hole in the counter for the

drinking water spout) Remember to take a mineral supplement if drinking

this type of water.

Teresa www.holler4health.com

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Arsenic is great for hair and skin

 

Jane

[Guest guest]

That sounds wonderful, but with a toxicity profile described by a

scientist at the EPA, Dr. Hirzy, as slightly less toxic than arsenic

and more toxic than lead, I'll pass!

Teresa www.holler4health.com

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