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Wichita Paper Misleads Residents, Says Harvard Fluoride Study is ‘Not Applicable’

Is adding fluoride to public drinking water a good thing? For many, the answer seems obvious: Yes. Television commercials, oral hygiene products, and even traditional dentists actively endorse fluoride as a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay. Many are surprised to learn, however, that there is no clinical evidence to support such a claim. The tide is beginning to turn, and communities across America are putting an end to water fluoridation programs that are not only a danger to residents, but also an unnecessary cost to the municipality.

By admin| 2013-03-25T03:00:20+00:00 March 25th, 2013|Fluoride in Your Water, Holistic Dentistry, Water Fluoridation|Comments Off

Top 10 Reasons to Oppose Water Fluoridation

The Fluoride Action Network is perhaps the most well known fluoride-free advocacy group in the world, comprised of licensed medical professionals, scientists, and health professionals united in the fight against unethical water fluoridation (i). Together, the team seeks to spread global awareness for the toxicity of fluoride among citizens, scientists, and policymakers. The organization has compiled hundreds of studies from health professionals and research organizations from across the world. According to their findings, here are 10 of the top 50 reasons to oppose water fluoridation:

By admin| 2013-01-14T03:00:05+00:00 January 14th, 2013|Fluoride in Your Water|Comments Off

Wichita, Portland, and Santa Fe Aim to End Water Fluoridation by 2013

Over the past year, the anti-fluoride movement has gained substantial momentum as communities from across the United States have begun to vote against public water fluoridation. Just recently, 3 communities in Indiana have voted to end the fluoridation of their water supplies. Those communities are Walkerton, North Liberty, and Lakeville, home to a combined 5,000 or more individuals who are now safe from fluoride exposure. Other communities in which the anti-fluoride movement is strong include Wichita, Portland, and Santa Fe.

By admin| 2012-11-04T21:00:27+00:00 November 4th, 2012|Fluoride in Your Water, Holistic Dentistry, Water Fluoridation|Comments Off

Is There Fluoride in Your Wine?

Many U.S. wines contain fluoride levels that are too high to allow them to be exported to Europe and other countries that have lower fluoride limits than the United States. These wines often contain as much as six parts per million of fluoride, as compared to the Environmental Protection Agency’s maximum contaminant level for fluoride of four parts per million.

By admin| 2012-10-08T03:00:47+00:00 October 8th, 2012|Fluoride in Your Water, Holistic Dentistry, Water Fluoridation|Comments Off

How Does Fluoride Affect the Pineal Gland?

For much of the 1900s, very little research was conducted to study the effect of fluoride accumulation on brain health. By the 1950s, the subject started to garner attention among a number of scientists, researchers, and dental health professionals. In 1990, a major milestone was reached when Dr. Jennifer Luke asked the question: How does the accumulation of fluoride affect the hard and soft tissues of the body?

By admin| 2012-10-01T03:00:23+00:00 October 1st, 2012|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry|Comments Off

Is There Fluoride in Your Produce?

When thinking about fluoride exposure and its sources, most people think about fluoride in the water supply. But many do not realize that fluoride is also present in the food supply since produce is sprayed with pesticides that contain fluoride.

By admin| 2012-09-24T03:00:31+00:00 September 24th, 2012|Fluoride in Your Water, Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry, Water Fluoridation|Comments Off

What Causes Thyroid Disease?

It has been estimated that nearly 27 million Americans suffer with a thyroid condition that negatively impacts overall health. Such conditions may cause unexpected weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, depression, or dozens of other side effects. A reported 50% of individuals who have a thyroid condition are undiagnosed, creating the concern for greater awareness for thyroid health, function, and disease prevention. To promote awareness for this growing health issue, Assure A Smile has created this special health report to provide an overview of what causes thyroid disorders as well as the most effective ways to keep the thyroid gland healthy.

By admin| 2012-09-12T08:23:29+00:00 September 12th, 2012|Holistic Dentistry|Comments Off

Fluoride and the Kidneys

The kidneys are believed to be the most important organ in the human body in the fight against long-term fluoride exposure. Healthy adult kidneys are able to excrete about 50 percent of ingested fluoride and are responsible for preventing toxic levels of fluoride from accumulating in the body. However, adults who have kidney disease excrete about 10 to 20 percent of ingested fluoride, which increases their body burden of fluoride and increases their likelihood of fluoride poisoning.

By admin| 2012-08-21T09:04:43+00:00 August 21st, 2012|Fluoride in Your Water, Holistic Dentistry, Water Fluoridation|Comments Off

Fluoride and the Reproductive System

There has been limited research on fluoride’s possible effects on the reproductive system. However, there is recent research that suggests that fluoride can cause toxic effects to human cells, reduce circulating testosterone, reduce the overall fertility rate and alter reproductive hormones. More research is needed to determine what dose of fluoride can cause these effects.

By admin| 2012-08-15T13:22:30+00:00 August 15th, 2012|Fluoride in Your Water, Holistic Dentistry, Water Fluoridation|Comments Off

Albuquerque Puts an End to Water Fluoridation

The first half of 2012 saw a major victory in the battle for fluoride-free public drinking water in the United States. In April, city officials in Albuquerque, New Mexico, elected not to increase the fluoride content of the community’s water. “We’re going to err on the side of caution,” remarked David Morris, a representative for the Albuquerque Water Authority (i). The decision triggered a ripple effect that stirred debate in neighboring communities, causing public officials and residents alike to reconsider the widely held notion that fluoride is a “healthy.”

By admin| 2012-08-06T03:00:15+00:00 August 6th, 2012|Fluoride in Your Water, Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry, Water Fluoridation|Comments Off