Fluoride: A Toxic Waste, Part 1
There are many health and wellness myths that need dispelling. And not just because they are false, but because they are dangerous.
Take fluoride for example.
It is highly toxic. Even more so than lead. It is harmful to our brains, kidneys, thyroid glands and bones and has even been linked to cancer.
Yet generations have been taught that fluoride is essential to the prevention of
And while dentists and doctors encourage the fluoridation of tap water, the current consensus of the dental research community is that the ingestion of fluoride has no real effect on cavities.
Part of the reason is that drinking fluoridated water does not allow the fluoride to adhere to the uneven surfaces of the teeth where chewing - and most cavities - take place.
Comparative studies of tooth decay rates in countries where water is fluoridated (the United States and Australia) versus not fluoridated (much of Europe) show
Even more telling is research done with state-of-the-art scientific methods not available in the early to mid 20th century when fluoride became the rage. In countries that fluoridate their water recent large-scale studies have found little differences in the rates of tooth decay between fluoridated and unfluoridated communities.
Fluoride is not the cure for tooth decay, nor is it a safe method of prevention. The best option to protect your teeth from decay and even remineralize your teeth is through whole foods that are rich in fat-soluble vitamins and minerals. Learn more about this ground-breaking diet in Cure Tooth decay.