I just want to know why is it that so many of US are sensitive to mercury being in our bodies and how so many are not even affected? (Or so I think). I am a dental hygienist and have been one for 15 yrs. Fortunately, I only worked 2 days a week now that I have kids. Prior to that I was a dental asst so I've been working (in the back where all the amalgam is) for 25 yrs. As I clean teeth now I look at how many amalgams are still in many peoples mouths. True, many have gone to white fillings but there are still a lot of Hg filled teeth. And I talk to these people and realize many of them with all this silver/hg still there seem smart, alert, no health problems (as I reveiw their health history form). So many seem happy, healthy, balanced with a great head on their shoulders. Then of course there are some that I would bet money on they were definitell affected and afflicted with this Hg problem. Now that I know more about it I can see the correlation and connection. Lots of amalgam, lots of ADD, brain fog, memory problems, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, autism and as you know the list goes on. Its just weird that some can be hit so hard (like us) and others no problem. Reminds me of me not being able to drink caffeine, or consume sugar or bread/yeast. I feel so out there... most people think its rather strange I eat so weird. But most people can consume these things daily and be fine. Not necessarily my choice though. Letting go of coffee, diet coke and sugar was probably worse than cigareetes or meth. Not an easy road. Glad all you are here so I don't always feel like an outcast. Diane