How you can reduce personal exposure to heavy metals.

365 days per year all of us are exposed to heavy metals.

These may include lead, arsenic, and mercury, (and a host of lesser known nasties!) that can harm your health.

Eliminating toxins from our environment is, it seems, even beyond the ability of our glorious leaders, but there are things you can do now. I like to think of them as my real life insurance policy. No premiums, no payout except a long and happy life!

Review your daily food choices:
One of the most common causes of heavy metal exposure is from our food. Certain foods are known to be a higher risk for containing heavy metals. Tuna, king mackerel, marlin, shark, swordfish, bottom feeding crustaceans and tilefish,are all risky. Mercury is commonly found in large, predatory fish.
Arsenic is typically found in rice, and lead
is usually found in – would you believe it?) bone broth from factory herds. This doesnt ímply that you should completely abstain from these foods – just choose the right ones.

There are some small hacks to getting elss heavy metals that work in some cases and not others. Cooking rice in a coffee pot can lower its arsenic content, but cooking bones to make bone broth won’t because bones store lead.

Eat detoxifying foods:
There are also foods that can protect you from heavy metals. Include foods like cruciferous vegetables, fiber, phytates, probiotics, cilantro, and black sesame seeds. These foods can help eliminate heavy metals from the body.

Drink good water via a filter that removes heavy metals!
You may want to consider getting your water tested for heavy metals, especially if you have a well or if your house has older plumbing. Heavy metals can contaminate the groundwater through soil contamination of underground aquifers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 20 percent of the water systems in the country have unsafe levels of lead. Here`s a link to a report last year on lead in Australian homes.

Invest in a high-quality water filtration system that is shown to remove heavy metals for your home water.

Discriminate in choosing cosmetics and personal care products:
Widely-used personal care products like sunscreen, nail polish, makeup, whitening toothpaste contain heavy metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, chromium, and aluminum. These toxic chemicals are actually used as added ingredients in consumer products. There are plenty of safer alternatives.

Get an air purifier for your home:
You may also be exposed to heavy metals through the air you breathe, so getting an air purifier that filters out these toxic chemicals for your home makes good sense. One of the most common heavy metals that exist in the air is arsenic. Cadmium, chromium, and nickel are also airborne heavy metals. These toxic substances are in the air primarily due to human activities like using aerosol products, driving cars, and running heavily-polluting industrial businesses.

Minimize your exposure to these metals by the simple act of removing your shoes before entering your house. Your shoes may contain heavy metals from outdoors and may spread it around the house.

Why should you be wary of heavy metals.

Exposure to heavy metals can lead to heavy metal poisoning. This occurs when these toxic chemicals accumulate in the soft tissues of the body. The symptoms of heavy metal poisoning vary, depending on the type of heavy metal. In general, it can lead to an autoimmune disorder, reproductive problems, infections, weakness, brain damage, and bone loss, to name a few.

Seriously bad news and not what my natural life insurance policy includes.

What is the difference between a decal one that removes dry transfers?

If you’ve never worked with stickers before, it can be difficult to discern the difference between decals and what’s known as a urethane masking tape. In reality, there’s no real difference other than the fact that each use adhesives to fix either plastic or vinyl materials to a different surface. The only thing they share in common is their capability to withstand extreme temperatures , if applied correctly. Vinyl will bond to the backing once the adhesive is correctly applied and then heated. These adhesives can be used to make masking tapes easier.

So, now you’re aware of what decals are and how they function What’s the distinction between a vinyl decal and a masking tape made of urethane? In essence, the vinyl transparent vinyl material which has been sprayed with an adhesive. The vinyl decal is affixed by using an adhesive. This creates a pattern around the space you want to place the decal. If you put a vinyl decal over something, its outline is not complete until the adhesives are removed. Once that is done the vinyl will “grow” or spread , making it appear like it’s been directly sprayed onto the object.

How long before decals should dry?

Urethane dry-transfer tape is more similar to what you’d buy in craft stores. There are decals that look like paint pens, while others appear like they’re made of paper, but in essence, you’re purchasing an adhesive for your craft which spreads out and forms an outline on the surface you put it on. Have a look at rub on transfer letters. A Decal will stick better to smooth surfaces than a Dry Transfer. But a dry transfer is more likely to be used on a floor or other smooth surface.

Vinyl decals generally work across a range of surfaces , including wood, metal, glass, and even tiles. Decal paper can be used for just about anything that you can think of by using decals. Decal paper can be used to cover walls and cabinets, as well as the display of retail stores, logos and corporate logos. They can also be used to replace product labels so that they are easier to accessible. Decals are used by businesses to mark certain words on their products, or to write their address on business cards or doors.

What is the most suitable material to use for decals?

Another thing that is similar between a decal as well as a masking tape made of urethane is that if you’ve got your decal designed, it might take longer than what you’d expect from urethane. This is due to the fact that when you use the masking tape made of urethane, it is possible to roll the masking tape down and push it up straight. This speeds up the process and easier to put the tape on. When you apply a decal, it may take some time to ensure that it is properly applied and ready to use. The application time will vary depending on the type of decal paper and how thick it is.

Decals are more stable than the urethane. Decals are able to last for a long time without issues however urethanes will not last as long. It is possible to save money by purchasing multiple decals instead of one that needs replacement. If the surface you are applying the decal to will be exposed to water, it’s important to make sure that you’ve got a quality urethane masking tape so that the tape will not peel off or become damaged.

Is the decal and the sticker the same thing?

Urethane masking tape has an exclusive coating on the tape to make it last longer and protect it from damage caused by liquids and other products. The brand of tape you pick will determine the kind of coating. There are many different kinds of urethane. There are various grades of urethane based on the appearance you desire.

You must consider the difference between a decal and Urethane-mapping tape before deciding on what kind of wall protection you’re interested in. There are certain types of materials that repel water , while other types will soak it up. Some are strong enough to resist water, but can rust if exposed to water. Certain tapes self-heal and join with another layer, thereby providing resistance to moisture. Before you decide on the appropriate type of tape for you all these aspects should be considered.