Deepgreenlighting Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 They only hurt you if they are not contained... Right... Would you paint your walls with Lead Paint? Would you have toys in your home with Lead Based Paints? Then why would you chance your families health with CFL's? One Crack, One good toss in the trashcan will break it open. Are you following the EPA's guidelines? www.epa.gov/cfl/cflcleanup.html Do these things first and make sure you Google "side affects of mercury poisoning". 1. Psychological Disturbances (erethysm) Irritability, Nervousness, Fits of Anger, Memory Loss, Lack of Attention, Depression, Low Self Confidence, Anxiety, Drowsiness, Shyness/timidity, Decline of Intellect, Insomnia, Low Self Control. 2. Oral Cavity Disorders Bleeding Gums, White Patches - Mouth, Stomatitis, Bone Loss Around Teeth, Loosening of Teeth, Ulcers of Gums- Palate- Tongue, Excessive Saliva, Burning of Mouth, Foul Breath, Gum Pigmentation, Metalic Taste. 3. Gastrointestinal Effects Abdominal Cramps, Colitis, Crohn's disease, Gastrointestinal Problems, Diarrhea. 4. Systemic Effects Cardiovascular, Irregular Heart Beat, Changes in Blood Pressure, Feeble or Irregular Pulse, Pain or Pressure in Chest 5. Neurologic Chronic or Frequent Headaches, Dizziness, Ringing or Noises in Ears, Fine Tremors (Hands, Feet, Eye Lids, Tongue) 6. Respiratory Persistant Cough, Emphysema, Shallow or Irregular Breathing. 7. Immunological Allergies, Asthma, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Swollen Lymph Nodes in Neck 8. Endocrine Subnormal Temperature, Cold Clammy Hands & Feet, Excessive Perspiration, Muscle Weakness, Fatigue, Hypoxia, Edema, Loss of Appetite, Loss of Weight, Joint Pain Link to post Share on other sites
+200 Images Photography Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 They only hurt you if they are not contained... Right... Would you paint your walls with Lead Paint? Would you have toys in your home with Lead Based Paints? Then why would you chance your families health with CFL's? One Crack, One good toss in the trashcan will break it open. Are you following the EPA's guidelines? www.epa.gov/cfl/cflcleanup.html Do these things first and make sure you Google "side affects of mercury poisoning". 1. Psychological Disturbances (erethysm) Irritability, Nervousness, Fits of Anger, Memory Loss, Lack of Attention, Depression, Low Self Confidence, Anxiety, Drowsiness, Shyness/timidity, Decline of Intellect, Insomnia, Low Self Control. 2. Oral Cavity Disorders Bleeding Gums, White Patches - Mouth, Stomatitis, Bone Loss Around Teeth, Loosening of Teeth, Ulcers of Gums- Palate- Tongue, Excessive Saliva, Burning of Mouth, Foul Breath, Gum Pigmentation, Metalic Taste. 3. Gastrointestinal Effects Abdominal Cramps, Colitis, Crohn's disease, Gastrointestinal Problems, Diarrhea. 4. Systemic Effects Cardiovascular, Irregular Heart Beat, Changes in Blood Pressure, Feeble or Irregular Pulse, Pain or Pressure in Chest 5. Neurologic Chronic or Frequent Headaches, Dizziness, Ringing or Noises in Ears, Fine Tremors (Hands, Feet, Eye Lids, Tongue) 6. Respiratory Persistant Cough, Emphysema, Shallow or Irregular Breathing. 7. Immunological Allergies, Asthma, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Swollen Lymph Nodes in Neck 8. Endocrine Subnormal Temperature, Cold Clammy Hands & Feet, Excessive Perspiration, Muscle Weakness, Fatigue, Hypoxia, Edema, Loss of Appetite, Loss of Weight, Joint Pain Great information it makes you think about it every time you turn on your lights. I love my lightbulbs cant wait to get all of them replaced. Link to post Share on other sites
markdavd Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 LEDs may be a better alternative - especially once the prices come down to a reasonable level, but more than one of recent study shows they also contain a number of toxins. Google LED TOXINS for more information. Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now