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Fluoride: the evidence against - Does fluoride prevent cavities? in a word no.

Studies from America, Canada and New Zealand show no difference in the rates of tooth decay between fluoridated and non fluoridated areas (Fluoride, 1990; 23: 55-67). Indeed, some studies indicat ... more »

Fluoride, hyperactivity and violence

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Something in the water

How close are we to compulsory fluoridation in Britain? In July 1997, a regional UK health authority was given High Court permission to launch a judicial review to challenge the local water autho ... more »

Environmental pollution

Our own bad habits and environmental noise pollution can cause hearing loss. In Australia, Dr Eric Le Page is predicting an epidemic of hearing loss in young people (Lancet, 1994; 344: 675). Using ... more »

The fluoride connection

One of the most interesting connections with lupus is its link with fluoride over consumption. As has already been demonstrated in this journal, fluoride is one of the most toxic substances aroun ... more »

A long hot toxic shower

Water used externally can be even more hazardous than water you drink. Showers and to, a lesser extent, baths lead to a greater exposure to toxic chemicals contained in water supplies. The chemi ... more »

Fluoride - Poisonous prevention

How we are being bombarded with fluoride in our water and dental supplies and what it does to you. ... more »

Why flouride cannot be controlled

The issue of artificial fluoridation of water is complicated by the high fluoride levels in the diet and in beverages. Since World War II the use of both organic and inorganic fluoride compounds i ... more »

Avoiding fluorosis

As well as being a well documented cause of mottled teeth, fluoride overload is also associated with a range of other symptoms. In his book, Fluoridation: the Great Dilemma, the late Dr George Wal ... more »

Fluoride: hip fracture risk

Fluoride in the water supply actually increases the risk of hip fracture among the elderly, a seven year study among the over 65s of Utah has discovered. ... more »

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3 Nov 2009 | Lynne McTaggart - Wh... (jowddty)

The poisoned generation

Perhaps the most underappreciated health scandal in modern times is the fact that, every day, we are all subjected to some 80,000 drugs—virtually all of which have not undergone a single regulat... more »

23 Oct 2009 | Health from your Gar... (bshubbard)

Your good health is down to yo...

One thing is sure in this world:  only you can establish total wellness and health. Unless you want it, and are sufficiently motivated to gain it and keep it, no amount of outside support will su... more »

1 Oct 2009 | Lynne McTaggart - Wh... (jowddty)

DNA: it's not destiny

When we become ill, most of us lay the blame at the feet of our ancestors: my heart problem is like dad’s, who had a dicky ticker; I’m likely to get breast cancer because it’s what m... more »

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