Comments on: Santa Fe Irrigation District customers to receive fluoridated drinking water — temporarily http://www.delmartimes.net/2011/10/24/santa-fe-irrigation-district-customers-to-receive-fluoridated-drinking-water-%e2%80%94-temporarily/ The Latest News from the Community of Del Mar Sun, 19 May 2013 00:11:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 By: supersky http://www.delmartimes.net/2011/10/24/santa-fe-irrigation-district-customers-to-receive-fluoridated-drinking-water-%e2%80%94-temporarily/#comment-382907 supersky Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:50:27 +0000 http://delmartimes.mscsddev.com/?p=28526#comment-382907 I am so glad to live in a district with informed citizens. The fluoride they want to dump into our water system is a by product of the phosphate industry. That's right, it's a by product of fertilizer. The EPA forced the phosphate industry to capture this pollutant and they need a way to disposeof it. Thus, dilute it in our water supply and market the hell out of it, saying it will reduce cavities. Hogwash! The fluoride put into tap water is not te same pharmaceutical grade fluoride used at the dentist office. I am so glad to live in a district with informed citizens. The fluoride they want to dump into our water system is a by product of the phosphate industry. That's right, it's a by product of fertilizer. The EPA forced the phosphate industry to capture this pollutant and they need a way to disposeof it. Thus, dilute it in our water supply and market the hell out of it, saying it will reduce cavities. Hogwash! The fluoride put into tap water is not te same pharmaceutical grade fluoride used at the dentist office.

]]> By: nyscof http://www.delmartimes.net/2011/10/24/santa-fe-irrigation-district-customers-to-receive-fluoridated-drinking-water-%e2%80%94-temporarily/#comment-284433 nyscof Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:43:13 +0000 http://delmartimes.mscsddev.com/?p=28526#comment-284433 The district MUST warn their customers that fluoridated water CANNOT be used in making infant formula. All infant formulas, either concentrated or ready-to-feed, already contain some fluoride and, when routinely mixed with fluoridated water, increase the risk of dental fluorosis (discolored teeth), according to Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health, US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a video commentary published on Medscape.com, March 8, 2011 The district MUST warn their customers that fluoridated water CANNOT be used in making infant formula.

All infant formulas, either concentrated or ready-to-feed, already contain some fluoride and, when routinely mixed with fluoridated water, increase the risk of dental fluorosis (discolored teeth), according to Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health, US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a video commentary published on Medscape.com, March 8, 2011

]]> By: paul connett http://www.delmartimes.net/2011/10/24/santa-fe-irrigation-district-customers-to-receive-fluoridated-drinking-water-%e2%80%94-temporarily/#comment-283300 paul connett Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:53:58 +0000 http://delmartimes.mscsddev.com/?p=28526#comment-283300 Proponents of water fluoridation have for over 60 years tried to maintain that science supports their case that fluoridation is “safe and effective” and that the people opposed to fluoridation are “unscientific “ or worse. This is simply not the case as the following items make very clear. 1) 28-minute video: Professional Perspectives on Water Fluoridation. This video features 15 scientists explaining why fluoridation is an outdated and unacceptable practice. It can be watched for free online. LINK: <a href="http://www.fluoridealert.org/prof-dvd.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.fluoridealert.org/prof-dvd.aspx</a> 2) Ten Top Arguments Against Fluoridation. This is a bold statement of our case. It is quick to read but is not fully referenced. LINK: <a href="http://www.fluoridealert.org/top-10-reasons-against-fluoride.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.fluoridealert.org/top-10-reasons-again...</a> 3) 50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation (updated August 2011). This is more than most people probably need but it is thoroughly referenced. This would be ideal for skeptical dentists, doctors, scientists and schoolteachers. LINK: <a href="http://www.fluoridealert.org/50-reasons.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.fluoridealert.org/50-reasons.htm</a> 4) Book: The Case Against Fluoride. This book co-authored by Paul Connett, PhD, James Beck, MD, PhD and Spedding Micklem, D Phil (Oxford) was published in October 2010 by Chelsea Green publishers. Written for a lay audience it is backed up with 80 pages of references It can be ordered from amazon,com. LINK: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Case-Against-Fluoride-Hazardous-Drinking/dp/1603582878/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296911915&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Case-Against-Fluoride-Hazar...</a> 5) Professionals’ Statement calling for an end to water fluoridation. As of Oct 2011, this has been signed by over 3800 professionals, including 674 nurses, 556 chiropractors, 467 PhDs, 407 doctors and 328 dentists. LINK: <a href="http://www.fluoridealert.org/professionals-statement.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.fluoridealert.org/professionals-statem...</a> 6) The FAN webpage. All of the above material can be found along with more science-based information at <a href="http://www.FluorideAlert.org" rel="nofollow"> <a href="http://www.FluorideAlert.org</a>" target="_blank">www.FluorideAlert.org</a></a> along with the latest news on fluoridation battles around the world. Paul Connett, PhD, co-author of "The Case Against Fluoride" and director fo the Fluoride Action Network, <a href="http://www.FluorideAlert.org" rel="nofollow"> <a href="http://www.FluorideAlert.org</a>" target="_blank">www.FluorideAlert.org</a></a> Proponents of water fluoridation have for over 60 years tried to maintain that science supports their case that fluoridation is “safe and effective” and that the people opposed to fluoridation are “unscientific “ or worse. This is simply not the case as the following items make very clear.

1) 28-minute video: Professional Perspectives on Water Fluoridation. This video features 15 scientists explaining why fluoridation is an outdated and unacceptable practice. It can be watched for free online. LINK: http://www.fluoridealert.org/prof-dvd.aspx
2) Ten Top Arguments Against Fluoridation. This is a bold statement of our case. It is quick to read but is not fully referenced. LINK: http://www.fluoridealert.org/top-10-reasons-again...
3) 50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation (updated August 2011). This is more than most people probably need but it is thoroughly referenced. This would be ideal for skeptical dentists, doctors, scientists and schoolteachers. LINK: http://www.fluoridealert.org/50-reasons.htm
4) Book: The Case Against Fluoride. This book co-authored by Paul Connett, PhD, James Beck, MD, PhD and Spedding Micklem, D Phil (Oxford) was published in October 2010 by Chelsea Green publishers. Written for a lay audience it is backed up with 80 pages of references It can be ordered from amazon,com.
LINK: http://www.amazon.com/Case-Against-Fluoride-Hazar...
5) Professionals’ Statement calling for an end to water fluoridation. As of Oct 2011, this has been signed by over 3800 professionals, including 674 nurses, 556 chiropractors, 467 PhDs, 407 doctors and 328 dentists. LINK: http://www.fluoridealert.org/professionals-statem...
6) The FAN webpage. All of the above material can be found along with more science-based information at <a href="http://www.FluorideAlert.org” target=”_blank”>www.FluorideAlert.org along with the latest news on fluoridation battles around the world.

Paul Connett, PhD, co-author of "The Case Against Fluoride" and director fo the Fluoride Action Network, <a href="http://www.FluorideAlert.org” target=”_blank”>www.FluorideAlert.org

]]> By: jwillie6 http://www.delmartimes.net/2011/10/24/santa-fe-irrigation-district-customers-to-receive-fluoridated-drinking-water-%e2%80%94-temporarily/#comment-281615 jwillie6 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:53:24 +0000 http://delmartimes.mscsddev.com/?p=28526#comment-281615 Even if fluoride was helpful to teeth, distributing any drug in drinking water is the most expensive and wasteful method. As a Civil Engineer, I know that people drink only 1/2% (one-half percent) of the water they use. The remaining 99 &frac12; % of the water with toxic fluoride chemical is dumped directly into the environment through the sewer system. For example, for every $1000 of fluoride chemical added to water, $995 would be directly wasted down the drain in toilets, showers, dishwashers, etc., $5 would be consumed in water by the people, and less than $0.50 (fifty cents) would be consumed by children, the target group for this outdated practice. That would be comparable to buying one gallon of milk, using six-and-one-half drops of it, and pouring the rest of the gallon in the sink. Fluoridation surely is in contention as the most wasteful government program. Giving away fluoride tablets free to anyone who wants them would be far cheaper and certainly more ethical, because then we would have the freedom to choose. Even if fluoride was helpful to teeth, distributing any drug in drinking water is the most expensive and wasteful method.

As a Civil Engineer, I know that people drink only 1/2% (one-half percent) of the water they use. The remaining 99 &frac12; % of the water with toxic fluoride chemical is dumped directly into the environment through the sewer system.

For example, for every $1000 of fluoride chemical added to water, $995 would be directly wasted down the drain in toilets, showers, dishwashers, etc., $5 would be consumed in water by the people, and less than $0.50 (fifty cents) would be consumed by children, the target group for this outdated practice.

That would be comparable to buying one gallon of milk, using six-and-one-half drops of it, and pouring the rest of the gallon in the sink.

Fluoridation surely is in contention as the most wasteful government program. Giving away fluoride tablets free to anyone who wants them would be far cheaper and certainly more ethical, because then we would have the freedom to choose.

]]> By: jwillie6 http://www.delmartimes.net/2011/10/24/santa-fe-irrigation-district-customers-to-receive-fluoridated-drinking-water-%e2%80%94-temporarily/#comment-281361 jwillie6 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:30:02 +0000 http://delmartimes.mscsddev.com/?p=28526#comment-281361 Fluoride is neither a nutrient nor essential for healthy teeth. It cures nothing and heals nothing and has never been tested or approved by FDA as safe and effective for human ingestion. There are many large scientific studies to show that drinking fluoridated water has no positive effect on cavity reduction and to show that it causes cancer, thyroid damage, broken hips from brittle bones, lowered IQ and other health problems. The best source for scientific information on fluoridation can be found here: <a href="http:// <a>(www.fluoridealert.org)"</a> target="_blank"> <a href="http://(www.fluoridealert.org)</a>" target="_blank">(www.fluoridealert.org)</a></a>. If fluoride were "proven," there should be evidence of its success in the U.S. state, Kentucky, which has been 100% fluoridated for over 40 years. However, government records show that Kentucky leads the nation in the number of dental cavities in children, and in the number of completely toothless adults. The same ineffectiveness is evident in many states and cities. Most of Europe (16 countries) has considered and has rejected fluoridation and is 98% fluoride free. The World Health Organization reports that these countries have a better tooth decay rate than any fluoridated country. Fluoride is neither a nutrient nor essential for healthy teeth. It cures nothing and heals nothing and has never been tested or approved by FDA as safe and effective for human ingestion.

There are many large scientific studies to show that drinking fluoridated water has no positive effect on cavity reduction and to show that it causes cancer, thyroid damage, broken hips from brittle bones, lowered IQ and other health problems. The best source for scientific information on fluoridation can be found here: <a href="http:// (www.fluoridealert.org)” target=”_blank”> <a href="http://(www.fluoridealert.org)” target=”_blank”>(www.fluoridealert.org).

If fluoride were "proven," there should be evidence of its success in the U.S. state, Kentucky, which has been 100% fluoridated for over 40 years. However, government records show that Kentucky leads the nation in the number of dental cavities in children, and in the number of completely toothless adults. The same ineffectiveness is evident in many states and cities.

Most of Europe (16 countries) has considered and has rejected fluoridation and is 98% fluoride free. The World Health Organization reports that these countries have a better tooth decay rate than any fluoridated country.

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