Manganese Poisoning from Welding Rods and the EnvironmentWritten by Michael Monheit, Esquire, Monheit Law, PC
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similar to Parkinson's disease" (Takeda, 2003) Exposure to high levels of manganese, such as those inhaled by a welder, are known to be harmful to central nervous system. Manganese poisoning and Manganese toxicity may develop with as little as three months exposure. Symptoms of Manganese neurotoxicity include a shuffling gait, slack facial muscles, speech difficulties (including slurred speech), depression, and general psychological imbalance. A recent clinical study of welders exposed to Manganese found that welders who had developed Parkinson's disease typically began showing symptoms 15 years earlier than typical Parkinson's patients. Doctors are still researching this possible link between welding, manganese, and Parkinson's disease. Other research has also linked Manganese to serious complications. A Canadian research team found that "chronic exposure to Manganese leads to selective dopaminergic dysfunction, neuronal loss, and gliosis in basal ganglia structures together with characteristic astrocytic changes known as Alzheimer type II astrocytosis (Normandin, 2002) The risk for Manganese poisoning has been well established. However, these risks of Manganese toxicity have been ignored by manufacturers of welding rods. We invite you to read rest of this special report to learn more about dangers of Manganese exposure, Manganese toxicity and how you can be compensated for any injuries you may have suffered as a result of Manganese toxicity.
Michael Monheit, Esquire is the managing attorney for Monheit Law, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Monheit Law, P.C. concentrates its practice in the field of plaintiff personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. They can be found at http://www.monheit.com/manganism/
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Sharon says, "after 3 weeks of doing Pilates with Karen my shoulders feel great." Kevin says "after 6 weeks of Pilates I am able to walk with no cane. I have MS and have found Pilates of great benefit." "I like Pilates. I think you do an awesome job! I like that you're able to help us adapt to challenges we have.You're very encouraging with us beginners. I plan to rejoin when 12 wks. are up. Thanks!" Grace Two seniors upon visiting their doctors for their annual visit were told they have increased 1" in height from doing Pilates. Can you imagine experience of moving your body to relaxing music in a subtle way. Image feeling taller, more relaxed, younger, rejuvenated, sharp mind and walk with grace of a dancer. All you have to do is decide to feel this way. Make choice to have your body feel great! Soft soothing music, soft voice inspiring you to move in subtle ways to release a days worth of stress. Decide to feel way you felt as a youngster or better. Decide to commit about 18-20 minutes of your time when you come home from work or play to listen and be guided through movement.
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