Israel Bans the Use of Fluoridated Water!

Another country has banned fluoride. Israel had from July 29, 2013, one year to stop adding fluoride to it water supply. The time period has passed and fluoride is now officially banned.

Fluoride has been mandated to be added to the municipal water supply in Arkansas cities  even though the citizens of several of the cities voted against it in past years. Yet, other countries around the world, as well as, many US cities are removing it. Go figure!

Professor Arnon Afek, director-general at the Health Ministry, told the Jerusalem Post:

“Individuals have the right to decide if they want it [fluoride] or not… We cannot force people… The ministry supported it for over 40 years, but this is a new era.
The world has changed, and we can educate parents.”

There is a great deal of research that supports Professor Afek and the decision made by Israel. It is most frustrating for those who do not wish to have it added to their water.  However, those who do not want to drink it, or take a bath or shower in fluoridated water, don't have a choice if mandated.

In areas that are primarily retirement communities, the situation needs to be evaluated differently. There are scientific studies showing that adults can be affected by the addition to fluoride in the water in various negative ways.

A bit of info for you ladies: It is absorbed through the skin as you soak in the tub which you may not appreciate. Do a little research yourself on the effects of fluoridated water on the skin. It has been found to have an aging effect. It will probably be something you will not want nor will you want it in your children's bath water, either. Florists have not appreciated it for plants, either, when introduced into water systems.

If you wish to have special filters to remove the fluoride, they are available. Visit the page of this web site at the page button, Home Fluoride Removal, at the top of the page. There is some information on that page for you. Do call me if you have any questions.

Have a great day.

In health,
Stephen

Professional Perspectives: Fluoride in Tap Water

Chronic Endemic Fluorosis Merino Sheep in Queensland

The Queensland Journals of Agricultural Science.

Merino sheep study reference to J. M. Harvey (1952)

           J.M. Harvey, a Senior Government Chemist, described the health and economic impacts of fluorosis affecting merino sheep in a scholarly paper entitled “Chronic Endemic Fluorosis of Merino Sheep in Queensland.” This peer-reviewed paper was published in the Queensland Journal of Agricultural Science (vol. 9/Nr.2, p.47-138) under the auspices of The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Stock.

          This scholarly paper is outstanding in its broad scope, thoroughness in execution, and attention to detail. It stands as a benchmark contribution on the affects of fluoride poisoning of merino sheep. Comparisons with human studies are valid because both species are placental mammals.   

          J. M. Harvey (1952) demonstrated that fluoride poisoning of sheep is evidenced by shortened breeding lives for ewes, higher mortality of lambs (stillborn and post-natal), lower wool quality and yields, and also reduced meat production. Elevated levels of fluoride were found in the blood, thyroid, and kidneys.

          J.M. Harvey attributed the poor health of the merino sheep mainly to impaired grazing efficiency, caused in turn by defective teeth. He reported abnormalities in shape, size, structure and hardness of teeth, together with jaw and skeletal bone deformities; the degree of severity is related to fluoride concentration in drinking water.

          Amazingly, merino ewes’ milk did not exceed a low 0.2 ppm fluoride, even for sheep drinking water (~4.5 l/day) with up to 10 ppm F. This mirrors the fact that human mothers’ milk (~0.01 ppm F) discriminates strongly against toxic fluoride.

          The Queensland Government has known about the health impacts of drinking fluoridated water for almost 60 years. In spite of this awareness, the Queensland Government stubbornly refuses to adopt a precautionary approach to fluoride toxicity.

(Brief Review and comments by John Lusk (M.Sc., Ph.D.)  Chronic Endemic Fluorosis Merino Sheep in Queensland.  Click to Read Vol 9 No 2 June 1952.  Read Qld Government Report.  Click to Read Vol 10 No 3 September 1953. Read Qld Government Report.  Click to Read 

Can Fluoride Affect Your Animal's Health?

We have heard over the years from the proponents of fluoridated water that it will benefit teeth. However, as we have learned from the research of the doctors in the videos, anything ingested can have an effect, good or bad, on the entire body. Our house pets and other animals are no different. Here is a video that you will want to watch if you are an animal lover...

Horses

February 24, 2008 — Justus's horses are found to be suffering from chronic fluoride poisoning from drinking fluoridated water. Study published in peer reviewed scientific literature. ARTIFICIAL WATER FLUORIDATION CAUSES FLUORIDE POISONING IN HORSES, Daniel G. Stockin, MPH. College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. August 30, 2005

There is a vast literature on fluoride poisoning in animals, especially in cattle. The sources of fluoride are emissions from aluminum, coal, and steel industries, phosphate fertilizer and feed supplements. The exposure is usually very heavy and the life-span relatively short. Now we have before us another situation in horses exposed to relatively low fluoride but for a very long time.

A community in Colorado fluoridated the water some 20 years ago in a concentration of 1.3 parts per million (ranging from 0.35 to 1.35). For a local Quarter Horse operation, from 6 to 10 horses, this was the only source of water. There were no phosphate fertilizer used or any phosphate supplements for the horses. Signs of fluoride poisoning started to appear after five years and included interference with reproduction, crooked leg bones. Blood analysis showed decreased levels of thyroid gland hormone.

Post-mortem examination of cannon-bones revealed pile-up of bone tissue on the inner surface (endostosis) and chemical analysis of dried bone confirmed the diagnosis of chronic dental fluorosis which grew worse with time and finally showed severe destruction of tooth-supporting bone. Over the years, 5 horses were killed because of progressive signs of chronic fluoride poisoning. The horses did not die in vain. They played a role in the successful campaign to discontinue artificial water fluoridation in the community. The lesson to be learned is obvious: prevent fluoride poisoning by NOT fluoridating the water. See Report by Daniel G Stockin. Click Here.


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