The Shocking Truth About Your Fluoridated Water

When did we start fluoridating our water?

The history of water fluoridation could be traced back to the 1920s, when aluminum manufacturing was booming as a result of the thriving canning industry. During the aluminum production process, toxic fluoride waste was created, and the safe disposal of this hazardous waste was costly. As such, the aluminum producers had to find ways to cut down their cost of disposal, mainly by getting others to buy their waste. [3]

The toxic fluoride waste was first marketed as an insecticide and a rat poison, but in order to create a larger market for the chemical substance, a major campaign was launched to convince people that fluoride added to drinking water could help prevent cavities. This campaign was despite the fact that there was little or no evidence of the benefits of water fluoridation. Unfortunately, with highly persuasive advertising techniques, the campaign bought over the masses. [3]

At that point, many authorities started to permit the fluoridation of their water supplies, some for reasons such as low levels of natural fluoride in the local water supplies, or poor dental health in areas with lower socioeconomic demographics. [2]

Fortunately, some countries, such as many of those in Europe, have elected not to fluoridate their water, but have chosen instead to encourage the use of fluoride in other forms. [2]

Do something for yourself and your family

Considering that a person needs to drink so much water in a day, and is encouraged to use so much toothpaste over a lifetime, the amount of fluoride that will build up in the body over time will be substantial. This is problematic as fluoride is a cumulative toxin [3].

So to keep yourself and your loved ones, especially young children, from the toxicity of fluoride, you might wish to consider investing in reverse osmosis filters for your water sources at home. Ideally, you should filter both your drinking water as well as the water used for bathing. And stay away from fluoridated products, such as fluoridated dental care products. [5]

References

[1] Extracted from http://water.epa.gov/drink/contaminants/, on 23 Apr 2014
[2] Extracted from http://www.naturalparentingtips.com/fluoride-the-facts-as-we-see-them/, on 24 Apr 2014
[3] Bollinger, Ty. Cancer: Step Outside The Box. 5th ed. USA: Infinity 510 510 Partners, 2011. Print.
[4] Blaylock, Russell L, MD. Natural Strategies For Cancer Patients. New York, NY: Kensington Publishing, 2003. Print.
[5] Mercola, Joseph, Dr., and Pearsall, Kendra, Dr. Take Control of Your Health. Schaumburg, IL: Mercola.com, 2007. Print.
[6] Extracted from http://www.holisticdepressionhelp.com/melatonin-imbalance-depression-causes/, on 23 Apr 2014
[7] Extracted from http://www.naturalnews.com/043994_fluoride_American_Dental_Association_brain_impairment.html, on 21 Apr 2014.
[8] Extracted from http://www.insights-on-health.com/5-ways-to-do-heavy-metal-detoxification-and-remove-those-potent-toxins/, on 23 Apr 2014.

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