Truth about Floride

Several years ago when they decided to start fluoridating the water in our area, I spoke to a friend who worked at a water treatment area in the valley and asked him what his take was on it. He responded that they were ALL against it. He said that fluoride was poison to the body... and some other facts, which I listened to and then forgot about it. The fluoride bill passed and life went on.

Then I was talking to a neighbor the other day who was telling me that she had been prescribed a drug for a bladder infection, and that most drugs contain fluoride. She said the fluoride had started breaking her tendons down, and that she had been to a lot of doctors before they figured that out. I asked her "What do you mean tendons?" She mentioned having tennis elbow and that got my attention, as I am currently wearing an elbow brace for what the doctor describes as tendinitis. I doubt that I have the reaction that she had, but now I was curious and wanted to facts. I have been going down to an artisian well and getting water at the artesian well park on the corner of 8th South and 5th East http://www.ci.slc.ut.us/Utilities/ud_8_south_artesian_well.htm. I told Wes that I would like a reverse osmosis system, which would filter out all the impurities in the water and he is in the process of installing this. Let me share with you what I found out about the side affects of fluoride, one being severe headaches.

If you don't have time to research all the link, at least click the first one. It is worth a look!

50 reasons to oppose fluoride: http://www.fluoridealert.org/50reasons.htm
Netherlands http://www.baff.org.au/archive/Acute%20symptoms%20essay%20DMcRae.htm

Dr.s and Scientists warn about fluoride: http://www.nofluoride.com/
Symptoms of fluoride poisoning: http://www.slweb.org/ftrcpossiblesymptoms.html

Below from Emedicine link: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/814774-overview
Physical
Gastrointestinal signs predominate
Hypersalivation
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Dysphagia
Mucosal injury
Electrolyte abnormalities
Hypocalcemia
Hypomagnesemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypoglycemia
Neurologic effects
Headache
Tremors
Muscular spasm
Tetanic contractions
Hyperactive reflexes
Seizures
Muscle weakness
Cardiovascular
Widening of QRS
Various arrhythmias
Shock
Cardiac arrest

Reverse osmosis systems are capable of removing most sediments and particulates down to less than 0.0005 microns as well as bacteria, viruses, Cryptosporidium, Giardia (Beaver fever), most heavy metals, asbestos, chlorine, fluoride, and a wide range of volatile organic compounds including many pesticides and herbicides

The True Story of Cipro
from: http://www.westonaprice.org/healthissues/cipro.html
Sidebar Article

Other Cipro Side Effects

• Abnormal dread or fear Joint or back pain


• Achiness Joint stiffness


• Bleeding in the stomach


• Kidney failure


• Bleeding in the intestines


• Labored breathing


• Blood clots in the lungs


• Lack of muscle coordination


• Blurred vision


• Lack or loss of appetite


• Change in color perception


• Large volumes of urine


• Chills Light-headedness


• Confusion Loss of sense of identity


• Constipation


• Loss of sense of smell Convulsions


• Mouth sores


• Coughing up blood


• Neck pain


• Decreased vision
• Nightmares
• Depression
• Nosebleed
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Pounding heartbeat
• Dizziness
• Ringing in the ears
• Double vision
• Seizures
• Drowsiness
• Sensitivity to light
• Eye pain
• Severe allergic reaction
• Fainting
• Skin peeling
• Fever
• Redness
• Flushing
• Sluggishness
• Gas
• Speech difficulties
• Gout flare up
• Swelling of the face, neck, lips, eyes, or hands
• Hallucinations
• Swelling of the throat
• Hearing loss
• Tender, red bumps on skin
• Heart attack
• Tingling sensation
• Hiccups
• Tremors
• High blood pressure
• Unpleasant taste
• Hives
• Unusual darkening of the skin
• Inability to fall or stay asleep
• Vaginal inflammation
• Inability to urinate
• Vague feeling of illness
• Indigestion Weakness Intestinal inflammation Yellowed eyes and skin Involuntary eye movement Irregular heartbeat Irritability Itching

Floride and Thyroid

From: http://thyroid.about.com/cs/toxicchemicalsan/a/flouride_2.htm

Is fluoride in part the reason for near epidemic levels of hypothyroidism in the United States? Some experts and researchers believe this is the case. Fluoride had been used for decades as an effective anti-thyroid medication to treat hyperthyroidism and was frequently used at levels below the current "optimal" intake of 1 mg/day. This is due to the ability of fluoride to mimic the action of thyrotropin (TSH). It makes sense, then that out of the over 150 symptoms and associations of hypothyroidism, almost all are also symptoms of fluoride poisoning. Researcher and advocate Andreas Schuld has also found that excess of fluoride correlates with other thyroid-related issues such as iodine deficiency. Fluoride and iodine, both being members of the halogens group of atoms, have an antagonistic relationship. When there is excess of fluoride in the body it can interfere with the function of the thyroid gland. It is possible that iodine deficiency, which is the most common cause of brain damage and mental disability in the world, could be lessened by simply cutting back on the use of fluoride.

Is it in your water? http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/MWF/Index.asp

Acid Reflux

Apple cider vinegar specifically has been cited as a remedy for acid reflux, or gastroesophegeal reflux disease (GERT). D.C. Jarvis’ bestselling book “Folk Medicine” promoted its use in 1958, and the remedy has been popular ever since. http://ezinearticles.com/?Apple-Cider-Vinegar-vs-Acid-Reflux&id=362168

Raw apple cider vinegar has in it what is called "mother". It is the cloudy portion that settles near the bottom of the gallon jug. If you do not have mother in your apple cider vinegar it probably has been distilled and as such will not work as well as the real raw cider vinegar. When you make your tea you should shake the jug prior to using it to assure that you will be getting some of the "mother" when you mix your tea. The "mother" contains enzymes as well as other compounds that enhance digestion processes. http://ezinearticles.com/?Acid-Reflux-Heartburn-and-Raw-Apple-Cider-Vinegar&id=606716

CURE ACID REFLUX
Updated: 12/02/2008
Acid Reflux or GERD is a very common condition in which the liquid content of the stomach backs up into the esophagus. It can be extremely painful and linger on and on. However, we believe that with patience, a healthy diet and a few home remedies, you can cure acid reflux!
As often seems to be the case, we start with Apple Cider Vinegar and its amazing potential to improve overall health. It may seem counterintuitive to use acid to cure an acid problem (check out our Question and Answer section to see how often that query pops up), but it has worked for so many of our readers that we can no longer doubt it. Still, everyone is different, in sickness and in health! If ACV won't work for you, there are over 75 more methods to be found below that have brought relief to our online community.
http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/acid_reflux.html
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What nurses know about vinegar

From: http://www.nursesnotebook.com/vinegar_health_benefits.htm
Foodborne illness....Standing water .....Swimmer’s ear ...vinegar is a disinfectant

And perhaps the most amazing use for vinegar is this: when vinegar is swabbed on a woman’s cervix, cancerous cells turn white. Formally called “visual inspection with acetic acid,” researchers in 15 different studies have shown that this simple approach is just about as reliable as formal Pap tests. While we will probably not see this test replace the Pap test in the U.S., it is very promising as a cost-effective way to screen for cervical cancer in poor countries.[

Tips using vinegar

from: http://www.vinegartips.com/laundry/
Prevent lint from clinging to clothes by adding 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar to the wash cycle.

To remove soap residue that makes black clothes look dull use white distilled vinegar in your final rinse.

Get stained white socks and dingy dishcloths white again. Add 1 cup white distilled vinegar to a large pot of water, bring it to a rolling boil and drop in the articles. Let soak overnight.

Some stains on clothing and linens can be soaked out using equal parts milk and white distilled vinegar.

Before washing a mustard stain, dab with white distilled vinegar.

Attack spaghetti, barbecue, or ketchup stains with a white distilled vinegar and water solution.

Remove perspiration odor and stains on clothing, as well as those left by deodorants, by spraying full-strength white distilled vinegar on underarm and collar areas before tossing them into the washing machine.

Forgot that you left wet laundry in the machine and it now smells moldy? Pour a few cups of white distilled vinegar in the machine and wash the clothes in hot water. Then run a normal cycle with detergent.

Remove smoky odors from clothes by filling the bathtub with very hot water and 1 cup white distilled vinegar. Hang the garments above the steaming water and shut the door so the steam can penetrate the fibers.

Keep the steam iron clean and in good working order by getting rid of mineral deposits in steam vents and spray nozzles. Fill the water chamber with a solution of equal parts white distilled vinegar and distilled water. Set it in an upright position and let it steam for about 5 minutes.
When the iron is cool, rinse the tank with water, refill and shake water through the vents onto an old cloth. Test before using.

Remove scorch marks from an iron by rubbing it with a warmed-up solution of equal parts white distilled vinegar and salt. If that doesn’t work, use a cloth dampened with full-strength white distilled vinegar.

Remove musky smells from cotton clothes by sprinkling them lightly with white distilled vinegar and then pressing them.

Get water and salt stains off shoes and boots by wiping them down with a solution of equal parts white distilled vinegar and water.

Give patent leather shoes and bags a better shine by wiping them down with white distilled vinegar.

Get cleaner laundry! Add about 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar to the last rinse. The acid in white distilled vinegar is too mild to harm fabrics, yet strong enough to dissolve the alkalies in soaps and detergents. Besides removing soap, white distilled vinegar prevents yellowing, acts as a fabric softener and static cling reducer, and attacks mold and mildew.

Eliminate manufacturing chemicals from new clothes by adding 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar to the water.

Remove soap scum and clean the hoses of your washing machine with white distilled vinegar. Periodically run the machine with only a cup of white distilled vinegar in it—nothing else added

Bring out bright colors by adding 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar to the rinse cycle.

Fluff up wool or acrylic sweaters (hand- or machine-washed) and rid them of soap smell, with 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar in the last rinse water.

Get rid of the tiny holes left along the hemline when you take out the hem of any garment by moistening a cloth with white distilled vinegar, placing it under the fabric and ironing.

Home Remedies

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http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/archives/home_remedies/index.php

Sugar Woes!!!!

From: http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/sugar.htm
One of sugar's major drawbacks is that it raises the insulin level, which inhibits the release of growth hormones, which in turn depresses the immune system. This is not something you want to take place if you want to avoid disease.

Here is a list of ways sugar can affect your health:
Sugar can suppress the immune system.
Sugar can upset the body's mineral balance.
Sugar can contribute to hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children.
Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides.
Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children.
Sugar can reduce helpful high density cholesterol (HDLs).
Sugar can promote an elevation of harmful cholesterol (LDLs).
Sugar can cause hypoglycemia.
Sugar contributes to a weakened defense against bacterial infection.
Sugar can cause kidney damage.
Sugar can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
Sugar may lead to chromium deficiency.
Sugar can cause copper deficiency.
Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.
Sugar can increase fasting levels of blood glucose.
Sugar can promote tooth decay.
Sugar can produce an acidic stomach.
Sugar can raise adrenaline levels in children.
Sugar can lead to periodontal disease.
Sugar can speed the aging process, causing wrinkles and grey hair.
Sugar can increase total cholesterol.
Sugar can contribute to weight gain and obesity.
High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Sugar can contribute to diabetes.
Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.
Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity.
Sugar leads to decreased glucose tolerance.
Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease.
Sugar can increase systolic blood pressure.
Sugar causes food allergies.
Sugar can cause free radical formation in the bloodstream.
Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.
Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.
Sugar can overstress the pancreas, causing damage.
Sugar can cause atherosclerosis.
Sugar can compromise the lining of the capillaries.
Sugar can cause liver cells to divide, increasing the size of the liver.
Sugar can increase the amount of fat in the liver.
Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney.
Sugar can cause depression.
Sugar can increase the body's fluid retention.
Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance.
Sugar can cause hypertension.
Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines.
Sugar can cause an increase in delta, alpha and theta brain waves, which can alter the mind's ability to think clearly.
Sugar can increase blood platelet adhesiveness which increases risk of blood clots and strokes.
Sugar can increase insulin responses in those consuming high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets.
Sugar increases bacterial fermentation in the colon.
http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/sugar.htm

76 Ways Sugar Can Ruin Your Health from http://www.mercola.com/article/sugar/dangers_of_sugar.htm

Contributed by Nancy Appleton, Ph.DAuthor of the book Lick The Sugar Habit
In addition to throwing off the body's homeostasis, excess sugar may result in a number of other significant consequences. The following is a listing of some of sugar's metabolic consequences from a variety of medical journals and other scientific publications.
Sugar can suppress your immune system and impair your defenses against infectious disease.1,2
Sugar upsets the mineral relationships in your body: causes chromium and copper deficiencies and interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium. 3,4,5,6
Sugar can cause can cause a rapid rise of adrenaline, hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children.7,8
Sugar can produce a significant rise in total cholesterol, triglycerides and bad cholesterol and a decrease in good cholesterol.9,10,11,12
Sugar causes a loss of tissue elasticity and function.13
Sugar feeds cancer cells and has been connected with the development of cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, rectum, pancreas, biliary tract, lung, gallbladder and stomach.14,15,16,17,18,19,20
Sugar can increase fasting levels of glucose and can cause reactive hypoglycemia.21,22
Sugar can weaken eyesight.23
Sugar can cause many problems with the gastrointestinal tract including: an acidic digestive tract, indigestion, malabsorption in patients with functional bowel disease, increased risk of Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.24,25,26,27,28

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