On Fri, 7 Jan 2005 08:17:09 -0500, Tyler, Kara <[log in to unmask]> wrote: <snip> I've never heard of mercury causing thrush...I'd be interested to know more about that. > >Thanks >Kara > >[log in to unmask] I did a Google search on thrush and "mercury fillings." I found lots of websites that make this claim. <http://www.diagnose-me.com/treat/T351044.html> <http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php? s=&threadid=1433&highlight=Dancr> <http://healing.about.com/library/uc_candida_0302.htm> One that denies it <http://my.webmd.com/content/article/98/104695.htm> I'd be interested in seeing hard evidence. What I'm seeing on these websites seems to be mostly conjecture and anecdote. I suppose a mother could get a blood test to see what her mercury levels actually are. -Claire Bloodgood, IBCLC *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html