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Written by Cathy Fortin
Prince George
Thursday, 27 August 2009
Re: Council spits out fluoride protest (story, Aug. 25).
I was at the city council meeting on Monday and witnessed the short shrift given to the fluoridation question. My goodness, what a group of closed-minded people we have on city council.
Research has shown that fluoridated water is dangerous, leading to many problems including decreased thyroid function, increased uptake of aluminum, arthritic-like conditions, poor kidney function and many other conditions including abnormal discolouration and mottling of teeth.
Research has also shown that the benefit of fluoride in reducing tooth decay is topical and not systemic. There are many studies and information online to back this up.
Income level is more of a deciding factor in the number of cavities in children's teeth. That is, if you have more money you go to the dentist and have the fluoride treatments.
We are exposed to so many toxins in our air, water and food that it is hard to believe that we actually put one in our water and willingly pay to do so. There is a huge movement afoot to stop fluoridation in many cities across North America and it was embarrassing to listen to the righteous, uninformed statements made by members of our council. I can't believe I voted for Coun. Stolz.
Please take the time to learn about this issue and not dismiss it with such disregard. Our health is at stake here.
Cathy Fortin
Prince George
Written by Cathy Fortin
Prince George
Thursday, 27 August 2009
Re: Council spits out fluoride protest (story, Aug. 25).
I was at the city council meeting on Monday and witnessed the short shrift given to the fluoridation question. My goodness, what a group of closed-minded people we have on city council.
Research has shown that fluoridated water is dangerous, leading to many problems including decreased thyroid function, increased uptake of aluminum, arthritic-like conditions, poor kidney function and many other conditions including abnormal discolouration and mottling of teeth.
Research has also shown that the benefit of fluoride in reducing tooth decay is topical and not systemic. There are many studies and information online to back this up.
Income level is more of a deciding factor in the number of cavities in children's teeth. That is, if you have more money you go to the dentist and have the fluoride treatments.
We are exposed to so many toxins in our air, water and food that it is hard to believe that we actually put one in our water and willingly pay to do so. There is a huge movement afoot to stop fluoridation in many cities across North America and it was embarrassing to listen to the righteous, uninformed statements made by members of our council. I can't believe I voted for Coun. Stolz.
Please take the time to learn about this issue and not dismiss it with such disregard. Our health is at stake here.
Cathy Fortin
Prince George
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