Does tin foil give any diseases?
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TIN is a metallic element whose organic compounds exhibit varying levels of toxicity. It is not thought to be an essential mineral for nutrition, even though minute amounts have been found in the body. It is speculated that this may be because of the leeching of the mineral from canned goods or tin foil into foods. Most tin ingestion comes from widespread use of foods in unlacquered cans, tin foil, and packaged food, as well as from "tin flavorings" found in jarred foods. Toxic accumulations can be found mainly in the bone, kidneys, heart, intestines, and liver. \n\nIf tin be required by humans, it is found in sufficient levels in food, water, and air to satisfy their needs. The average intake is thought to be about 3-4 mg. per day, mostly from inorganic forms. Usually, it is poorly absorbed and is excreted in the feces. Very high intakes in experimental animals have produced changes in zinc and iron metabolism, with decreased hematocrit, hemoglobin, and serum iron. Humans inhaling industrial pollutants are prone to develop a condition called "pneumoconiosis," which is a group of lung diseases. \n\nNames include: Sn, and element 50.\nDeficiency symptoms produced included: deterioration of growth and of tooth development, decreased cancer resistance.\nToxicity symptoms include a shortened life span.\nSources include air pollution, tin cans, tin foil, and food additives. \n\nBy\nSURESH KUMAR. M.P.T.,M.I.S.C.P.\nCHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST\nskmpt2002@yahoo.co.uk
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no\n\nbecause tattos may cause skin cancer.it is a scientific reality.
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Only if you are wearing a tinfoil hat.
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Suspected carcinogens.
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sure there are....\nLet's see... you can get either Lung cancer, Cancer of the Mouth, Cancer of the Larynx, Cancer of the Esophagus, Cancer of the Bladder, Cancer of the Pancreas, Cancer of the Reproductive Systems (and if your a guy... you'll have a slight chance of becoming impetent) and/or other cancers and all you have to pay is probably over $2500 for the increasing rate in which cigarettes/cigars are sold!\nAND if that isnt enough for you, let's add to the fact that smoking can increase your risk of getting coronary heart diseases, emhphysema, chronic bronchitis, acute myeloid leukemia, arteriosclerosis, stroke, and/or other diseases. \nALSO, a decade of your life will be wasted and your body will be in poor health by the time you reach the 40s (assuming you're not already there) because smoking also affects your cardiovascular and respiratory systems.\nPHYSICAL effects of smoking can cause your skin to wrinkle faster than nonsmokers, bad breath, yellowing teeth, and etc. \nThe person above me pretty much described smoking during pregnancy and secondhand smoke so I'm not going to go there...\nSO... my answer would be "yeah... you get tons of shit and all your doing is throwing your life away"\n\nplease note that my answer is sarcastic (for those slow people out there...) but the facts are facts... they're true!\n\nP.S.- Smoking is the number one preventable cause of death out there... and yet it kills more people than suicide, homocide, car accidents, AIDS, alcohol, and illegal drugs COMBINED. Keep that in mind...
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Ringworm, also known as Tinea is a contagious fungal infection of the skin. Contrary to its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm.\n\nRingworm is very common, especially among children, and may be spread by skin-to-skin contact, as well as via contact with contaminated items such as hairbrushes. Ringworm spreads readily, as those infected are contagious even before they show symptoms of the disease. Humans can contract ringworm from animals; cats and dogs are often carriers. It should be noted that any contact sports such as wrestling has a risk of contracting the fungal infection through skin-to-skin contact.\n\nTypes\nA number of species of fungi called dermatophytes cause ringworm. Members of the genera Trichophyton and Microsporum are the most common causative agents. These fungi attack various parts of the body and lead to the following conditions:\n\nTinea corporis affects the arms, legs, and trunk \nTinea capitis affects the scalp \nTinea cruris (jock itch) affects the groin area \nTinea pedis (athlete's foot) affects the feet \nTinea unguium affects the fingernails and toenails \nTinea versicolor \n\nSymptoms and diagnosis\nThe best known sign of ringworm is the appearance of one or more red raised itchy patches with defined edges. These patches are often lighter in the center, taking on the appearance of a ring. If the infected area involves the scalp or beard area, then bald patches may become evident. If the nails are affected, they may thicken, discolor, and finally crumble.\n\nDoctors can diagnose ringworm on sight, or they may take a skin scraping. This is examined under a microscope, or put on an agar plate in a microbiology laboratory and allowed to grow. Some of the fungi fluoresce under a black light examination.\n\nTopical antifungal drugs containing miconazole and clotrimazole, available by perscription or over the counter, are used to clear up the infection. According to Living Well on a Shoestring by the editors of Yankee Magazine, a folk remedy for ringworm is cider vinegar; apply full strength, then rinse with water.\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_worm
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i think yea, i have seen commericals about HPV Human Pampollina Virus( u get the idea however that is spelt)being linked to certain (cervical) cancers but if ur talking about colds or flus i doubt it
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No. The body metabolizes light metals quite well. The aluminum present in the brain is coincidental; it is not a cause.
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I'm not sure about the cancer, though I may ahve heard the notion before... I think the skepticism came from the discovery that over time and excessive use the lining of teflon cookwear can - through high temperatures - begin to change into gases and thus can be inhaled. I'm not sure how much holds true but that's what I've heard.
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It doesn't lead to anything, but it's connected with a number of other diseases, most notably shingles. Chicken pox is also known as the third herpes virus. Below I listed a wiki page explaining more about chicken pox. Hope that helps.
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Yes, I do believe there is something to the MMR link with autism. My son has autism,and I refuse immunizations, he has never received them, so I don't believe it is the sole cause of it. Some of the things you heard here are wrong. The flu shot still has thimerasol in it. While immunizations are no longer MANUFACTURED using thimerasol, it does still exist. Not only did we send thimerasol-tainted immunizations to other countries to spread autism there, we do still have it here. If you don't check with your dr., or request thimerasol-free immunizations, you still run the risk of dumping mercury into your child. The idea that all these studies 'prove' that there's no link? First, these are people who stand to lose a great deal of money by admitting a link to autism, both because of the law suits from families who have been injured by the shots, and to the people like me who will then refuse the shots simply because once you're lied to your not as likely to go back and trust again. Second, the reports that are saying there is a link, are coming from people who are in a position to conduct these kinds of tests because they were affected by autism, and want answers. I trust them more than I do a profession who used to tell patients with asthma and bronchitis to SMOKE. Now, we know better. How do we know in 30 years, after study upon study, they finally admit to the truth. How many kids were needlessly exposed in that amount of time? Also, here's one most people don't know: There was a report written by the CDC in which they admitted that the amount of mercury being put into the shots were many times about what is considered safe. That report was then suppressed, because of the panic it would cause, and because it would show people how untrustworthy they are. People need to do the research before blindly trust a system that has continuously lied to us, and change their minds from one year to the next as to what is safe or not. Oh, and the theory that the reason why there's more cases today is because of better diagnosis? Don't believe that,either. All the cases that they are looking at to say that there is a link are kids. If the 'better dx was the case, then we would have so many adults coming forward, getting tested, and finding out they have autism. Sorry, don't fall for any of that.\n   Do we know what causes it? Not really. At the same time, we can't rule anything out, either. My belief is that they are born with a TENDENCY to develop autism when exposed to certain environmental factors, like mercury exposure. In my child's case, it was brought out when we moved.
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it can be insect bite, herpes, shingles , contact dermatitis reaction,pythiriasis rosea, ...\nsee your doctor to make sure they are harmless.
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Never heard of that!  Check out http://curezone.com/diseases/cancer/ \nfor some answers
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Not likely but why run the risk? It makes since that constantly irritating tissue could cause cancer.
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there are lots....\nmultiple sclerosis\ninfections such as Lyme Disease\nBell's palsy affects the facial nerve (secondary to herpetic infection)\nConnective tissue diseases such as lupus\nTumors such as schwannomas\nOther masses which may simply press on a nerve such as an aneurysm\nSpread of cancer in the subarachnoid space causing coating of nerves with tumor cells\nTrauma
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yes, it may be harmful
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*Palmoplantar Pustulosis sounds like a likely possibility.  You can learn about it here:\nhttp://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/palmoplantar_pustu.html\n*Also tinea infections (also known as athlete's foot) can infect the hands as well, though rare.\n*Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (has anyone checked her throat)?\n*Blistering Dactylitis (caused by strep) - more common in kids\n*Dishydrotic eczematous dermatitis\n*Pustular psoriasis\n\nNone of these are serious, and all could be diagnosed by a dermatologist.