Manganese Poisoning from Welding Rods and the EnvironmentWritten by Michael Monheit, Esquire, Monheit Law, PC
Welders and others who work or live near construction sites or in industrial areas may be at a greater risk of developing Manganese poisoning or Manganese toxicity, a neurological disorder that closely resembles Parkinson's disease. Links have been made between welding rods, Manganese toxicity, and Manganese poisoning. Studies on welders using welding rods that contain Manganese indicates that there may be a strong link between fumes and dust released while welding and a series of serious injuries and deaths among welders and others exposed to those fumes. Among groups who are at greatest risk for Manganese toxicity and Manganese poisoning include welders, railroad workers, miners, and steel workers. Manganese is also present in some pesticides, such as maneb or mancozeb, and in methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese tricarbonyl (MMT), a fuel additive in some gasolines. Fumes released when Manganese is burned contain several chemicals, including manganese, fluorine, zinc, lead, arsenic, calcium, sulfur, chrome, and nickel. In addition, these fumes also contain gases carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (COČ), various nitrogen oxides (NO, NOČ, and others), and ozone. Each of these chemicals has potential to harm body. Of these, Manganese is especially toxic. Medical studies of people who have been exposed to Manganese indicate that "Abnormal and toxic concentrations of Manganese in brain, especially in basal ganglia, are associated with neurological disorders
| | Seven reasons to do Pilates fundamentals.Written by Karen Toth
1. Feel younger - "days go by so quickly", "time flyes", Do you find youself thinking and feeling this way? Slow down take some time to yourself to feel younger. 2. Less stressed - Do you ever feel like you are carrying weight of world on your shoulder? Let me show you how to release some of burden and give it to someone else. 3. More rejuvenated - Do you ever feel sluggish do to lack of sleep or energy? Re-energize with some soothing music, a good nights sleep and a calming voice to encourage you to move very sutlely. 4. Stand taller - Do you feel like you have lost height even from when you first started your day? Let Pilates encourage your body to build strength and relaxation into your body to assist with standing taller. 5. Walk with grace of a dancer - Ever notice way you are walking? Would you like to walk with ease and economy? Pilates can relieve pain in hips and legs to support your body and walk easier. 6. Toned body - Would you like your pants to fit a little looser? Pilates will help move things in a way to assist with your toning goals. 7. Focused mind - Would you like to do more of things you like? Pilates encourages you to be in now and will calm brain so you can focus on one thing at a time.
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