In July 2005 the American Dental Association and Centers for Disease Control will be sponsoring the National Fluoridation Symposium in Chicago to mark the 60th anniversary of fluoridation.
However, "celebrators" may want to hold off on their streamers and balloons, for according to a number of concerned health organizations, the main objective of the symposium should be of great concern to the public: Promoting mandatory universal fluoridation throughout the country.
Beware the Dangers of Fluoridation!
Numerous myths surround the consumption of fluoride: Impure and untested, fluoride chemicals are legislated into most U.S. water supplies to medicate tap water drinkers who are told water fluoridation is a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay ... this is simply untrue.
Other fluoride health myths claim swallowing fluoride creates decay-resistant teeth by becoming part of a child's developing enamel and that fluoride is a necessary nutrient to prevent tooth decay, which is also incorrect. However, one of the most disturbing fluoride myths of all is the dentist recommendation that consuming 1 milligram of fluoride a day reduces tooth decay without fluoride's adverse effects such as dental fluorosis -- white spotted, yellow or brown stained and sometimes pitted and crumbly teeth.
Welcome to Reality
The truth is, studies have shown children who consume fluoride tablets are actually at an increased risk for dental fluorosis. In fact, in addition to tooth trauma, research has indicated swallowing fluoride is virtually useless and has needlessly exposed millions of innocent Americans to the harmful adverse side effects of fluoride, including:
What's even more troubling is that the chemical used to fluoridate drinking water is an industrial waste product that, in conjunction with fluoride, contains lead, arsenic and other contaminants.
New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation (NYSCOF) June, 2005
If you're at all confused about the safety of fluoride, please take a moment to review Dr. Paul Connett's awesome exposé, The Absurdities of Water Fluoridation, to get the whole story behind this exceedingly toxic chemical. Here are some of the highlights:
Interesting Fluoride Facts
Fluoride is more toxic than lead and is used as a pesticide for mice, rats, and other small pests.
The fluoride used in tap water is not closely monitored and often contains high levels of carcinogens like arsenic.
The fluoride we ingest from the water supply and from a number of other sources is associated with a number of negative health effects such as cancer, weakened bones and osteoporosis.
Yet despite accumulating scientific evidence that the practice of water fluoridation is neither safe nor effective, US authorities continue to plow ahead with their agenda for the fluoridation of all water systems in the country. In Dr. Connett's upcoming piece, Fluoridation: 60 Years Of Shame, he describes the political nature behind this battle, how it is being waged and why it is so important for you to join the fight against this dangerous effort.
If you are still not convinced of the need to avoid fluoride, I would also suggest reviewing the fluoride links page, as there are literally thousands of pages documenting the problems fluoride can cause, and the reasons you want to avoid exposing yourself or your family to it.
Also, The Fluoride Deception, by Christopher Bryson, is an important book that will make you question the effects of not only fluoride but also of other "safe" chemicals used openly in our environment today. This book chronicles very real people and events, and the end result is a masterpiece of documented abuse, pollution and poisoning that can no longer be ignored.
Finally, if you think merely avoiding tap water saves you from being exposed to fluoride, think again as fluoride is frequently in the instant tea you purchase at the grocery store.
If you enjoy tea, please do your homework to find a brand that does not contain excess levels of this toxic substance. If you don't have the time to do this, we do have pure green and black tea extracts in our store, which I had tested using the highest level of lab instruments available and were found to be virtually fluoride free.
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