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Question #1:

Hi Daphne,

This is more complement than question. I really enjoyed your TED documentary. I hope you can do future TEDs as well. The first time I met Al Gore we were speakers at the Earth Summit in 92. I'm not aware that anyone fully documented that event, and it sort of faded into obscurity. I think you captured much the same energy in your TED film. I think it's important that events like this can have a life beyond the event itself. Keep up the good work.

Rob


Thank you Rob. It means a lot to us that so many people have been inspired by the film and the inner look at the TED conference.

Daphne

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Question #2:

Hi Daphne,

There's a facial tool on the market for home use that uses micro currents to stimulate muscles to help support the structure of the face. This tool can emit a metallic taste in the mouth due to mercury vapors from amalgam fillings. The company who sells this product claims it is perfectly safe and one should just open their mouth to release the vapors. I however have been under the impression that there are no safe levels of mercury vapors as they get into your tissues and then circulate in the blood. Can you please share your opinion on the safety of mercury being emitted in this way?

Many thanks,
Beverly


Dear Beverly,

Let's keep in mind MERCURY VAPORS ARE DANGEROUS! One should not inhale, swallow, or ingest in anyway mercury in any form because it is a potent nuerotoxin. When a bit of it spills in in school science labs often the labs and sometimes the school are closed-for a few days even-until experts wearing protective gear come in and remove all traces of mercury from the premises! I wouldn't want something vibrating against my face releasing the mercury from fillings into my mouth, even an open mouth.

Amalgams (silver fillings which can contain up to 50% mercury) release TOXIC vapors from eating, drinking warm liquids and just wear over the years. These vapors are inhaled and/or seep into our tissues and bloodstream-and don't forget the fact that our teeth and fillings are mere centimeters from our brain-where real trouble occurs from mercury!

I have had my fillings replaced with porcelain, gold, and newer substances used today. I recommend removing ALL silver fillings to avoid vapors. NOTE: I've been told to not mix gold and silver in the mouth, get ALL the silver (amalgams) out. Please ask your dentist to remove them in the proper and safe way.

Then treatments like the one you described may be fine!

Yours,
Daphne

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Question #3:

Hi Daphne,

I am an engineer and travel some abroad. I recently had a bout with mercury poisoning doctors thought due to food I ate in Europe. I had heard through a friend that you had experienced the same and participate in awareness on this issue. I wanted to know if there is a group or foundation I could donate to on this important environmental issue.

Thanks, Rod


Dear Rod,

I am sorry to hear about your problem with mercury. My guess is that it was fish, seafood? That is where I know much mercury in food lies. You are another example of why we should support those who are fighting for a clean environment, we are all a part of it aren't we? Here are a few good organizations that I know personally and have supported, all of which fight hard to clean our waterways, which will also keep our seafood clean.

Gotmercury.org, Waterkeeper.org, Oceana.org

I hope you have detoxed and are healthy!

Daphne