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People’s Pharmacy: Does fluoride in water affect thyroid function?
Q. I have Hashimoto’s autoimmune hypothyroid disease. I did not feel well taking just Synthroid. When I started taking Unithroid along with a small dose of Cytomel, that worked much better for me. Most doctors only test the TSH level and then treat that number. Testing free T4 and free T3 is a much better […]
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Does fluoride in water affect thyroid function?
Q: I have Hashimoto’s autoimmune hypothyroid disease. I did not feel well taking just Synthroid. When I started taking Unithroid along with a small dose of Cytomel, that worked much better for me. Most doctors only test the TSH level and then treat that number. Testing free T4 and free T3 is a much better indicator […]
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Spokane expects findings of fluoridation study in June
After years of debate, a report is expected in June that will summarize the feasibility and costs of adding fluoride to the city of Spokane’s water supply. Supporters of fluoridation say the study will help inform voters, city residents and local leaders before they decide whether to commit to the costly infrastructure investment. Opponents worry […]
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Fluoride Presentation sparks in-depth conversation in Montesano
As discussions of what is best for public health have heated up dramatically across the country over the last few years, the city of Montesano decided to jump into the arena, hosting a presentation on water fluoridation. The Tuesday, Jan. 24 city council meeting saw a packed house of listeners as Natalie Perry, a Montesano […]
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Spokane to move ahead with fluoride study
The Spokane City Council approved a contract Monday to study the logistics and price of adding fluoride to Spokane’s water supply. The study will assess the immediate and long-term costs of implementing a fluoridation system across the city’s seven wells. Its results will inform future debate over whether the city should add fluoride to its […]
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Spokane Council to spend nearly $600,000 for fluoridation study
Spokane City Hall Building sign entrance. Shutterstock/cascade creatives (The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council is set to spend nearly $600,000 on a technical study to determine what it will take to fluoridate the water system, but officials want the public to know they have not yet given the project a green light. “I […]
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At long last, Spokane will decide if it will study costs of adding fluoride to city water
UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 1, 2022 Spokane City Hall (Christopher Anderson) More than a year after city leaders accepted a grant to fluoridate Spokane’s water supply, they are poised to embark on a study to gauge the potential costs and hurdles. The City Council will vote Feb. 14 on a contract with engineering firm Murraysmith, which […]
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Campaign to fluoridate Washington state – Part 5. Fluoridation Fact Sheet.
Download the original Fact Sheet. The following is only the text. See also Parts #1, #2, #3, #4, #5. A simple way to improve public health in Washington Water fluoridation improves community health Here in Washington, many of our residents in places like Seattle and Yakima already have access to water with a good balance […]
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Campaign to fluoridate Washington state – Part 4. Pro-Fluoridation resources and Q & A.
This is #4 of 5 parts [#1, #2, #3, #4, #5] from this campaign website sponsored by the Arcora Foundation. Online as of January 26, 2022. Resources & common questions on fluoride Frequently Asked Questions What does fluoride do? Fluoride prevents cavities. It is a key part to good oral health. The recommended baseline sources […]
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Campaign to fluoridate Washington state – Part 3. Fluoridation statistics.
This is #3 of 5 parts [#1, #2, #3, #4, #5] from this campaign website sponsored by the Arcora Foundation. Online as of January 26, 2022. Fluoride in tap water for healthy communities Oral health significantly improves in communities where water fluoridation is present. Tap water with fluoride at the right level helps adults and […]
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