Toxic Chemicals In Your Water

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Fluoridation / Fluoride

Toxic Chemicals In Your Water

 

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Fluoride compounds which are put in water (fluoridation), toothpaste and

supplement tablets (including some vitamins) were never tested for safety before

approval. Recent independent research by scientists not associated with dental

trade organizations has shown the following:

 

 

1.. Neurotoxic and Lowers IQ

In 1995, neurotoxicologist and former Director of toxicology at Forsyth Dental

Center in Boston, Dr. Phyllis Mullenix published research showing that fluoride

built up in the brains of animals when exposed to moderate levels. Damage to the

brain occured and the behavior patterns of the animals was adversely effected.

Offspring of pregnant animals receiving relatively low doses of fluoride showed

permanent effects to the brain which were seen as hyperactivity (ADD-like

symptoms). Young animals and adult animals given fluoride experienced the

opposite effect -- hypoactivity or sluggishness. The toxic effects of fluoride

on the central nervous system was subsequently confirmed by

previously-classified government research. Two new epidemiological studies which

tend to confirm fluoride's neurotoxic effects on the brain have shown that

children exposed to higher levels of fluoride had lower IQs. (Note: You can hear

a live interview with Dr. Mullinex at

http://www.lauralee.com/archive/03_28_98.htm.)

 

 

2.. A study published in Brain Researche shows that rats drinking only 1 part

per million fluoride (NaF) in water had histologic lesions in their brain

similar to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. In addition, evidence was seen

pointing to possible damage to the blood brain barrier from extended fluoride

exposure. This study was the third in a series of papers published by Varner et

al. Brain Research Vol. 784 No. 12 p 284-298 (1998). Results of this recent

study and other studies showing significant dangers from low-level fluoride

exposure were presented at a recent scientific symposium.

 

 

3.. Causes Cancer

The Department of Health in New Jersey found that bone cancer in male children

was between two and seven times greater in areas where water was fluoridated.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) researchers confirmed the bone

cancer-causing effects of fluoride at low levels in an animal model. A new study

has shown that fluoridation of water is linked to uterine cancer deaths.

 

 

4.. Changes Bone Structure and Strength

Fluoride gradually builds up in the bones and causes adverse changes to the

bone structure. Quite a few studies have shown that fluoridation leads to

increases in hip fractures. The tensile strength of the hip is destroyed over

time by fluoride ingestion.

 

 

5.. Causes Birth Defects and Perinatal Deaths

A toxicologist in the United Kingdom recently found that perinatal deaths in a

fluoridated area was 15% higher than in neighboring non-fluoridated areas. The

fluoridated area had a higher socio-economic status and would have been expected

to have less perinatal deaths. The fluoridated area also had a 30% higher rate

of Down's Syndrome. Chile banned fluoridation because of research by the

world-reknowned researcher, Dr Albert Schatz, which showed a link to infant

deaths due to fluoridation.

 

 

6.. Proven Ineffective

Fluoride compounds in water and in supplements do not provide any significant

cavity-protecting effects. All of the recent large-scale studies of water

fluoridation have shown that there are no positive effects. That is why

countries without fluoridation have shown an equal improvement in dental health

as those with fluoridation. Even pro-fluoridation scientists admit that there is

not any properly-conducted research showing that fluoride supplements help

prevent cavities. (Note: check vitamins carefully to be sure they do not include

fluoride.)

 

 

7.. Impairs Immune System

Independent research has shown that fluoride impairs the functioning of the

immune system. In the United States, where toxic fluoride compounds are

regularly added to water and given to children since the 1960s and 1970s, we are

beginning to see an overwhelming number of people of that generation who are

developing chronic immune system disorders.

 

 

8.. Causes Acute Adverse Reactions

Several double-blind studies have shown that fluoridated water can often cause

acute adverse reactions (in addition to the chronic poisoning effects discussed

below). Some of the effects seen in double-blind studies include:

gastrointestinal symptoms, stomatitis, joint pains, polydipsia, headaches,

visual disturbances, muscular weakness, and extreme tiredness. An enlightening

review of a book by one famous and well-respected researcher from The

Netherlands who found adverse reactions in double-blind experiments can be read

here.

 

 

9.. Causes Initial Stages of Skeletal Fluorosis

Fluoride can cause severe skeletal fluorosis at high levels. Chronic,

long-term exposure to levels of fluoride commonly found in water and food in the

U.S. can cause the beginning stages of skeletal fluorosis including: pains in

bones and joints, sensations of burning, pricking, and tingling in the limbs,

muscle weakness, chronic fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders, reduced appetite,

backache, osteoarthritis, etc. In fact, decades of ingestion of fluoride from

water and other common sources can be expected to cause these symptoms in large

numbers of people based on calculations of fluoride intake and excretion. (Keep

in mind that fluoride is a cumulative poison since it builds up in the body of

years.) Very few healthcare practitioners are capable of diagnosing such a

condition because healthcare practitioners are not trained to test for or

recognize the effects chronic poisoning from fluoride.

 

 

10.. Increases Lead and Arsenic Exposure

Fluoride compounds put into water are often contaminated with lead, arsenic

and radio nuclides since the fluoride compounds are toxic waste byproducts which

largely come from pollution scrubbers of fertilizer plants.

 

 

11.. Contributes to the Development of Repetitive Stress Injury

A clinical study in New Zealand showed that fluoride ingestion may be a

contributing factor in the development of Repetative Stress Injury (RSI) since

such ingestion may encourage the development of apatite crystal formation.

Elimination of fluoride plus regular supplementation of magnesium appeared to

help RSI patients considerably.

 

 

12.. Causes Permanent Disfigurement of the Teeth in Many Children

A very large and increasing number of children are experiencing dental

fluorosis which is a permanent adverse structural change to the teeth.

 

 

13.. Inhibits Key Enzymes

As fluoride builds up in different parts of the body over decades it can

disrupt the actions of many key enzymes. This fact has been known for a long

time.

 

 

14.. Supresses Thyroid Function

Fluoride was given at low levels during the early to mid 20th century as an

effective way of supressing thyroid function and treating hyperthyroidism.

Articles and research can be found on the Thyroid web page.

 

 

15.. Causes Large Numbers of Acute Poisonings

Fluoride is an extremely poisonous substances at exceptionally low doses and

has caused a large number of acute poisonings. This is why a poison warning is

now required on fluoridated toothpastes sold in the U.S.

 

 

16.. Unethical

Fluoridation amounts to forced medication of the water supply. Such practices

demonstrate a complete lack of ethics on the part of its promoters. Studies as

early the 1930s showed extreme hazards to man and the environment due to

fluoride dumping and exposure. Companies and organizations involved used the

promotion of " fluoridation " as a way to avoid lawsuits due to dumping toxic

wastes and later for economic gain. Please read the short history of

fluoridation for more detailed information.

 

 

17.. Independent Experts Oppose Dumping Fluoride Into Water

Over 1500 professionals at the US EPA, including toxicologists and risk

assessment experts voted unanimously to oppose the fluoridation initiative in

California because of the health risks involved. See summary or official EPA

union statement.

 

 

18.. Banned in Many Countries

Fluoridation is not legal or not used in the overwhelming number of countries

including industrialized countries. Please see Fluoride Status of Countries web

page.

 

 

Many independent researchers, organizations, holistic healthcare experts and a

growing number of dentists who avoid the use of toxic substances are warning

their patients to avoid fluoridated water and fluoridated toothpaste and to

definately not give children any fluoride since they appear to be more

susceptible to the neurological toxicity from fluoride.

 

If your water department adds toxic fluoride compounds to the water, the best

course of action is usually to drink and cook with bottled " spring " water.

Carbon filters do not remove fluoride compounds to any significant extent. Avoid

putting fluoridated water in humidifiers. Many non-organic juices have large

amounts of fluoride from pesticide residues. It is best to juice your own

vegetables and fruits from organic produce or go to a health food store to

purchase organic juices.

 

Avoid toothpastes that have fluoride even if the manufacturers claim that the

fluoride came from " natural " sources. Even though topical fluoride treatment may

have an effect to help remineralize cavities at the early stages, the

combination of a healthy diet, proper dental hygiene and saliva can have a

similar effect. It is impossible to avoid swallowing some fluoride from

fluoridated toothpaste. I have tried various toothpastes and current use the

natural Weleda toothpaste with baking soda. I like that fact that it does not

contain fluoride or the detergent, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).

 

More detailed information about fluoride and proper dental care:

 

 

a.. Fluoridation Does Not Prevent Tooth Decay

 

 

b.. Fluoride: Detailed General & Scientific Information

 

 

c.. Fluoride: Journal of the International Society for Fluoride Research

 

 

d.. Fluoride Issues Web Page

 

 

e.. The Fluoridation Fiasco by Gary Null

 

 

f.. Article & Resources for Eliminating Dental Disease

 

 

g.. Alternatives to Fluoridated Water

 

 

h.. Fluoride Virtual Library

 

 

i.. Preventive Dental Association

 

 

j.. Dental Fluorosis Prevention Program

 

 

k.. The Fluoride Stop - Dangers of Fluoride Use Summarized

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