Fluoride - Are There Hidden Health Risks? Some Facts to Help You Decide

We're all exposed to fluoride these days whether we know it or not. Given that fluoride is actually prescribed by dentists for teeth and by doctors for bones, you'd think that fluoride is entirely safe, but would you be correct?

Here are some facts you might like to consider in answering that question:

ESSENTIAL FLUORIDE FACTS: * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lists fluoride as a hazardous material and classifies it as toxic waste. It is a cumulative poison, meaning it builds up in the body over time.

* In the presence of aluminum, fluoride crosses the blood-brain barrier. It is a neurotoxic chemical that interrupts brain nerve cell function. Documented downstream effects include Alzheimer's, atherosclerosis, infertility, birth defects, diabetes, cancer, and lowered IQ.

* In the United States, over 75% of the water supply contains fluoride. "The level of fluoride the government allows the public is based on scientifically fraudulent information and altered reports. People can be harmed simply by drinking water." ( Dr. Robert Carton, Ph.D, former Environmental Protection Agency Scientist (20 years), Food & Water Journal, Summer 1998)

* "... the use of drinking water containing as little as 1.2 - 3.0 parts per million of fluoride will cause such developmental disturbances in bones as osteosclerosis, spondylosis and osteopetrosis, as well as goiter" Journal American Dental Association, October 1944, Editorial

* Fluoride is a carcinogen. For example, In fluoridated communities, the bone cancer rate is six times higher among young males.

* Scientific evidence suggests fluoride damages the hippocampus, the part of the brain required for memory and learning new behavior. This means people can still behave in repetitive, learned ways, but have difficulty processing new information.

* Fluoride is added to some medications to increase the length of time it takes the body to break it down so its effects will last longer.The most popular antidepressant, Prozac, contains 94% fluoride. Paxil, Seroxat and Aropax are also fluorinated drugs.

* The Nazis used fluoride in concentration camps to keep inmates passive because when under the effects of fluoride, the prisoners showed decreased resistance to authority.

* Fluoride is used in deadly nerve gas, a substance developed by I.G. Farben, a Nazi-are conglomerate in cooperation with Alcoa Aluminum.

* Alcoa's post- World War II propaganda was key to US cities fluoridating water.

* The purported benefit of fluoride for protecting teeth is largely unsubstantiated scientifically: As far back as1980, the Chief Dental Officer, British Ministry of Health and Social Security stated: ... no laboratory test has ever shown that 1 part per million fluoride in the drinking water reduces tooth decay."

* Build-up of fluoride results in dental fluorisis. According to Dr. Geoffrey Smith, Dental Surgeon, this is "an irreversible pathological condition... the first readily detectable clinical symptom of previous chronic fluoride poisoning. To suggest we should ignore such a sign is as irrational as saying that the blue-black line which appears on the gums due to chronic lead poisoning is of no significance because it doesn't cause any pain or discomfort."

* Ingestion of fluoride results in increased bone density but decreased bone strength, making bones more brittle and more likely to break. "The highest fluoride content in bone ash was observed in women with severe osteoporosis"

Alhava E.M., et al., The Effect of Drinking Water Fluoridation on the Fluoride Content, Strength and Mineral Density of Human Bone, Acta Orthop. Scand., 51, 1980

* High fluoride exposure can produce nausea & ruptures of the stomach lining.

* Fluoride can damage the thyroid gland, lead to hyperparathyroidism - uncontrolled secretion of parathyroid hormones.

* Countries that have banned fluoride include China, India, Great Britain, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Japan, Hungary & The Netherlands.

* Fluoride is a common ingredient in roach and rat poisons.

* "Fluorides are general protoplasmic poisons, probably because of their capacity to modify the metabolism of cells by changing the permeability of the cell membrane and by inhibiting certain enzyme systems." Journal of the American Medical Association, Sept 18, 1943, Editorial.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

1. Stop it from getting in to your body. Eliminate all sources you can, such as: Foods with added fluorine.Go here to find out what foods and how much: poisonfluoride

Dental treatments to protect teeth, including placed under dental sealants Most toothpastes, Bottled juice, bottled water, sodas, green and black tea, non-organic wine and grape juices.

(They are treated with cryolite, which contains fluoride and often prepared with fluoridated water).

Teflon pans, Fluorodated salt, Prescription medications (estimates are that 30-50% of these drugs now contain fluoride) Anesthetics such as Isoflurane, Sevoflurane, and Enflurane, Insectisides for crops, Pesticides for the home.

2. Eliminate fluoride from your drinking water. To do this, remember that fluoride does NOT evaporate from water, so there is no point in letting water sit out. Boiling, freezing and basic filters don't remove it. Actually removing it requires a reverse osmosis filter. If you're out and need to buy some safe bottled water, make sure it is natural spring water, because that does not contain fluoride. You can also distill your drinking water if you live in a fluoridated community.

3. Get well over 200 mg. of Vitamin C per day. John Yiamouyiannis, Ph.D reports that " If you take over 200 mg of vitamin C per day that is all you really need for removing fluoride. In three to six months you should have about 99% of it out which is good enough."

4. Supplement with iodine, calcium, magnesium and boron. These minerals increase the rate of elimination.

5. Keep your liver clean and your bile flowing so your body has a clear pathway to eliminate it.

6. For further information, visit The Fluoride Action Network and its Fluoride Health Effects Database.

Pamela Levin is an R.N., a Teaching & Supervising Transactional Analyst and award winning author and nutritional journalist with 500 + hours post-graduate training in clinical nutrition, herbology and applied kinesiology. In private practice 42 years, she shares health improvement tips for body, mind, spirit, emotions and relationships in her complimentary bi-weekly newsletter, available at BetterHealthBytes.com. You're invited to register there and to request a topic you'd like covered.

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Ever Tried Growing Vegetables Indoors!

It is possible you know - you can grow Vegetables indoors if you follow some simple guidelines. Just because you don't have garden space outside or you are limited doesn't mean that you can't grow vegetables, you can adjust to this and still grow vegetables that can furnish your table especially in summer.

CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE VEGETABLES: Obviously this is an important point because of the growing requirements for the plant types. Different plants have different requirements and the major restrictions will be the available space and light. If you choose to grow fruit bearing plants, these will require larger amounts of sunlight than the no fruit bearing plants. Salad greens such as lettuce, miniature cabbages, swiss chard and spinach require less sunlight and these type of plants do very well indoors.

Another fact is that your vegetables will be grown in containers or pots. The size of these will also determine your choice of plants remembering that they must be large enough for the plants when they attain full growth. Small root crops such as radish and onions are very good choices and also there are varieties of small root carrots. Another popular choice for the indoor garden is herbs because these are compact and do not require much space. Miniature varieties of tomatoes, peppers and aubergines can also thrive indoors.

THE PERFECT SPOT FOR GROWING: Finding the perfect spot for growing your vegetables indoors is important. As mentioned earlier light is an important consideration. Ideally, a bright south-facing window is best but any spot that gets a minimum of 5 hours continuous light can be used. In addition to the natural light, you can supplement this with artificial lighting if you so wish. This will help you to grow healthy plants.

Growing Vegetables indoors does have its problems. If you have small children or pets you may want to locate your indoor garden well out of their reach as in general, vegetables tend to bruise easily so you want to choose a fairly quiet area as to minimise accidental contact with the plants. It is not a very good idea to put your plants where people or pets are moving past frequently, things could get messy if you do.

OPTIMIZE THE MICRO CLIMATE: Plants will grow best in high humidity and moderate temperatures. Low humidity is usually the cause of failed indoor gardens as container grown plants tend to dry out faster and will require being watered more frequently. However, it is important not to let the plants get waterlogged as this will cause the plant roots to rot. Make sure that there is good drainage. One way that I would suggest is place the container or pot on a dish of gravel, this allows any excess water to be caught in the dish and the water evaporation from the dish also improves the humidity.Grouping your plants together will also optimise your micro climate. Mix your vegetable plants with your decorative house plants to create groups that are not only beautiful but also functional within the micro climate. The temperature inside the house is far easier to control, draw the curtains to create more shade for your plants or adjust the house heating systems up or down as required, to benefit your plants. One important point, protect your plants from the draft, failure to do this will result in losing the plants.

GOOD POTTING SOIL: Potting soil for your indoor garden should drain well and contain the nutrients required to support the growth and development throughout the life of the plant. Premixed potting soil that already incorporates the correct amount of fertilizer and nutrients can be purchased from your local garden centre. If your preference is organic, you can also purchase this potting mix again from your local garden centre.

Planting vegetable gardens indoors can be very rewarding. You may be limited in growing the different types of vegetables or the quantities that an outside garden would produce, but with careful thought you can at the very least grow summer salads and therefore saving you money on your supermarket bills. DON'T BE AFRAID, GIVE IT A GO, ENJOY!

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