How to Avoid Fluoride
Fluoride is a drug. On your toothpaste, it says, "Do not swallow" and to contact poison control if a pea size amount is ingested. On top of that, fluoride is not all that beneficial when swallowed. According to the CDC, it is only beneficial when applied topically, meaning directly to the teeth. For those wanting to learn how ingest less fluoride or avoid it all together, here are a few things you can do.
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Stop using/ingesting fluoridated tap water. Stop drinking it, stop making ice cubes and washing produce with it and stop cooking with it.
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Buy bottled spring water. You can buy reverse osmosis water from a water store, which has no minerals. Whichever brand of spring water you drink, call the number on the bottle and ask how much fluoride is in their water. You should only drink spring water with under 0.1 ppm (fluoridated tap water has at least 1 ppm).
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Filter. Cheap filters can help remove chlorine, but if you want to make sure you are getting rid of other minerals, heavy metals and fluoride, you might want to invest in one of the more expensive filters that can go into your sink ranging from $200-400.
When choosing a filter, you want one that can remove FLUORIDE, minerals, THMs and nitrates. Be sure to get a filter that is NSF-certified (a non-profit testing agency).The filter should either work by reverse-osmosis or activated alumina
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Move. This may seem like an extreme solution, but if you have the option, not all cities have fluoridated water and Europe's water supply is 97% fluoride Free. If you live in an area with fluoride free water, take advantage of it and only buy locally grown and raised produce and meat that hasn't been contaminated with Fluoride.
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Use all natural toothpaste from the health food store such as Toms of Maine. It is especially important for children to use fluoride free toothpaste since they are more likely to swallow some while brushing their teeth.
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Never use fluoridated water when mixing baby formula. Too much fluoride accumulated in the body can cause dental fluorosis, and according to the CDC 1/3 of the kids in the US now suffer from this condition.
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Educate yourself about the history and science of fluoride and fluoridation and decide what is best for you and your family.
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