Water fluoridation became personal for me in1993 when I was diagnosed with mouth cancer and my chosen medical professionals advised me to avoid fluorides. At issue were direct toxicity to my oral cavity, interference with my immune system and fluoride being a prime suspect as an “enabler” of the process that leads to cancer. I […]
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Holmen Residents Work to Overturn Fluoride Referendum
If opponents have their way Holmen voters may have to make another decision about their drinking water. In November 2008, residents in Holmen voted to add flouride to the village’s drinking water. Opponents of the measure now want to overturn the referendum. They believe there’s a good reason for revisiting the issue. “In light of […]
Group Wants Fluoride Out Of Aiken’s Water
Aiken, SC—An Aiken group wants something “clean”…their water. The Citizens Alliance For Water Safety says flouride is added to the water without consent…they claim it can be harmful, especially to infants. The group met Wednesday night to raise awareness and gain support. But, Department of Health officials say flouride is added to help prevent cavities […]
Fluoridation risks cause scientific, public disputes
Ohio University freshman Ibriham Alassaf first began researching fluoridation his senior year of high school after hearing about it on a radio show, and is pushing City Council to end the practice. Fluoridation involves adding Hydrofluorosilicic Acid to drinking water. Meant to strengthen children’s teeth, the acid is a by-product of phosphate-based lawn fertilizers. These […]
Lack of resources at root of dental pain
Before Jessica Creel celebrated her 21st birthday Monday, she went to the dentist Friday. “I have to go or I won’t be seen at all,” the mother of two said before the appointment. Virginia adults on Medicaid do not qualify for dental services, but before a 21st birthday they can still use Medicaid at the […]
Holladay may win right to go without fluoride
A long-standing water war in Salt Lake’s east bench could be reaching its end, with fluoridation foes in Holladay winning the ability to vote whether to include the chemical in their water system. After nine years of fighting, including a three-year court battle between Holladay and Salt Lake County, the Utah Legislature passed SB29, which […]
Editorial: Athol voters urged to continue fluoridation in May 4 vote.
Athol voters would be making a big mistake if they were to vote at town meeting on May 4 to eliminate fluoride supplements in their drinking water. It is sadly ironic that some people will swallow handfuls of vitamins and take herbal remedies of unproven value and sometimes uncertain origin, while simultaneously rejecting the long-established […]
Somerset: Water treatment proposal will keep costs down
Somerset County citizens deserve a well- thought-out response to the challenge of providing needed water to the Princess Anne Sub-District. The Somerset County Sanitary District continues to hold to its original position of refusing to provide water treatment, even as new information indicates that treatment is available and affordable (“County Will Continue Fight over RO,” […]
Vinton: Fluoridation to continue.
Excerpt: In other business, the Council chose to continue adding fluoride to the City’s water after hearing a report from Water Superintendent Gary Garwood. Garwood reported that Vinton’s water has some fluoride without adding more, noting that three 8-ounce glasses of tap water per day put children at the recommended daily amount. He said soft […]
Bottled Water Blues
f you can’t leave home without one, you’re probably one of the people responsible for making the U.S. the single biggest consumer of bottled water in the world. In fact, U.S. residents drink more bottled water each year than any other beverage except carbonated soft drinks. Mexico, China, Brazil and Italy round out the top […]