Question 1

what would happen if you got arsenic?

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Arsenic: In material (milligram) quantities, arsenic is a poison and could kill you.  Prepared as a homeopathic remedy, arsenic is both extremely dilute and has been succussed -- and can catalyze healing in the right person with the right symptoms.  Homeopathic arsenic is not poisonous or harmful.

Question 2

what is the big deal about arsenic in our food?

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Poison: Arsenic is a poison that causes disease of multiple systems, e.g., neuropathy, skin disease, heart disease, cancer etc. For a long list see this site. Remember napoleon died of  arsenic poisoning and arsenic was the favorite poison of italian aristocracy.
http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/arsenic-poisoning.htm.

Question 3

please tell me what does arsenic do to your body?

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Arsenic kills cells: Arsenic interferes with cell metabolism causing cells to turn off and die. Depending on where those cells are and how many are affected determines what symptoms you may experience. Common experienced symptoms to large exposure are nausea, vomiting, bloody urine, cramps and convulsions. Chronic low dose exposure symptoms head ache, confusion, diarrhea, "Mees" lines on fingernails.

Question 4

did they use arsenic for vds in the old days? why?

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VD arsenic: It was toxic to the body as well as the syphilis organism treponemum palladium.

Question 5

what medical purpose did arsenic used to be used for?

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Arsenic usage: Arsphenamine as well as neosalvarsan was indicated for syphilis and trypanosomiasis, but has been superseded by modern antibiotics. Arsenic trioxide has been used  most commonly in the treatment of cancer. Research has been done in locating tumors using arsenic-74 (a positron emitter) instead of the the previously used iodine-124 is that the signal in the pet scan is clearer.

Question 6

how long does it take to get results from arsenic testing?

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Week: Blood test results should be available in less than a weekaids1st answer

antiinflamitories and gargle with warm saline. See your personal provider for further evaluation.

Question 7

i have a 2000 years old bronze ring that may contain up to 10 percent lead, and up to 1 percent arsenic. what kind of dangers are associated with wearing it?

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: You can limit the exposure to any metals in the ring by coating it with clear nail polish. Apply multiple coats between drying and reapply as the veneer wears off.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of arsenic poisoning?

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Variable: The effects of arsenic depend on whether a person has a large short-term exposure or low level long-term exposure. It affects mainly the skin, liver, and kidney; but there can be neurological signs too.  Here's one of the better websites to go to for information: http://www.Atsdr.Cdc.Gov/phs/phs.Asp?Id=18;tid=3. A doctor that practices environmental medicine or a toxicologist can help you.

Question 9

where can i get my water tested for arsenic?

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Amazon.com: Amazon.Com lists a home test kit for arsenic for $22.  However I am not sure about this tests accuracy or reliability. http://www.amazon.com/arsenic-heavy-metal-toxicity-home/dp/b004byo7ge.

Question 10

what do i do about arsenic in our well water?

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Test, avoid: If your water table leaches arsenic into the water in the well, you need it tested for concentration.  If below levels that are a problem (doesn't need to be zero), then you are ok.  If above such levels you can stop using it, or use it only for non-consumption issues, or obtain chemical filters which will remove the arsenic.

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