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Another thing that is not practiced in Europe (to my knowledge) and allowed in the US is fluoridation of water. There is scientific proof that fluoride is a po
by kunai 13y ago
Another thing that is not practiced in Europe (to my knowledge) and allowed in the US is fluoridation of water.
There is scientific proof that fluoride is a potent neurotoxin[1], and yet the government continues to insist and require fluoridation of water.
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1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluoride_toxicity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluoride_toxicity
- TazeTSchnitzel 13y agoWell, of course it's a toxin. There's a reason it's added to water: In small amounts, it is not harmful to human health but is harmful to bacteria that cause cavities. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_fluoridation#Safety http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_fluoridation#Safety
- kunai 13y agoHowever, brushing after meals with fluoridated toothpaste solves the problem. Again, the (local) government(s) choose(s) to legislate rather than educate. Shouldn't one be allowed the freedom to choose whether he/she wants fluoridated water or not? Why not install a fluoridation pump per household rather than at the mains? Offer people a choice.
- TazeTSchnitzel 13y ago>However, brushing after meals with fluoridated toothpaste solves the problem. It doesn't. We have it in water because, really, people need to fluoridate their mouths more often than is practical through teeth-brushing alone.