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Originally posted by MagnumOpus
Yes, good point. Fluoride is an iodine antagonist.
When Iodine is low, the fluoride damages the thyroid process and connects to problems like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Also, the AlFx compounds interfere with TSH---thyroid stimulation hormone.
Originally posted by Kratos1220
Originally posted by MagnumOpus
Yes, good point. Fluoride is an iodine antagonist.
When Iodine is low, the fluoride damages the thyroid process and connects to problems like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Also, the AlFx compounds interfere with TSH---thyroid stimulation hormone.
Indeed. If I remember correctly, fluorine interferes with thyroid function by attaching itself to iodine receptors on the thyroid gland and just sits there. Over time, this will limit the amount of iodine the thyroid can use and therefore limits the amount of thyroid hormone production causing an underactive thyroid condition. Sometimes, the thyroid will increase in size (goiter) to increase it's surface area trying to get ahold of more iodine. If there is more fluorine in your system than iodine, the fluorine will win and vise versa as they are competing for the same receptors. Iodine supplements are good, but you have to be careful with iodine supplements and I'd encourage anyone thinking about using it to do their research beforehand. Iodine will not only remove fluoride, but will also remove bromine, chlorine, mercury, lead and other heavy metal toxins. Taking too much, especially initially will cause your body to be flooded by these toxins all at once which will lead to adverse effects. It'll still get rid of it all, but it will be unpleasant at first.
I hate not having a say about what goes into my body. Is wanting a choice in the matter such a bad thing? I know it's impossible to completely avoid fluoride, but I don't want to be bludgeoned over the head with unnecessary excess in the form of toxic waste either when I'm taking a shower and so on.edit on 22-1-2012 by Kratos1220 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by NeoVain
According to a chinese study, each mg of flouride detected in a childs urine was associated with an iq drop of 0.59 points. If people wake up to this one, they may wake up to the rest as well.
Originally posted by Jana12
Thank you OP for a highly informative thread and thank you Magnum Opus for your contributions.
Hopefully this information brought about a much-needed awareness and will encourage others to contribute their knowledge on this topic/thread.
I'd like to add this to your comments --- I was also informed by a doctor (26 years of medical practice) that fluoride weakens the immune system, which is why Aids and Cancer patients (who are tested for fluoride levels) have higher concentration of fluoride in their systems.
While fluoride may not actually be the direct cause of Aids or Cancer, this toxin does weaken the immune system so that the Aids virus or cancer cells can take hold and multiply. This sure makes me wonder if TPTB are making us sick so we become dependent on their so-called "cures". Something to think about.
MO - I also appreciate your comment/response to my post on the previous page. *Stars* to both. JANAedit on 22-1-2012 by Jana12 because: typo
Originally posted by Kratos1220
Originally posted by MagnumOpus
Yes, good point. Fluoride is an iodine antagonist.
When Iodine is low, the fluoride damages the thyroid process and connects to problems like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Also, the AlFx compounds interfere with TSH---thyroid stimulation hormone.
Indeed. If I remember correctly, fluorine interferes with thyroid function by attaching itself to iodine receptors on the thyroid gland and just sits there. Over time, this will limit the amount of iodine the thyroid can use and therefore limits the amount of thyroid hormone production causing an underactive thyroid condition. Sometimes, the thyroid will increase in size (goiter) to increase it's surface area trying to get ahold of more iodine. If there is more fluorine in your system than iodine, the fluorine will win and vise versa as they are competing for the same receptors. Iodine supplements are good, but you have to be careful with iodine supplements and I'd encourage anyone thinking about using it to do their research beforehand. Iodine will not only remove fluoride, but will also remove bromine, chlorine, mercury, lead and other heavy metal toxins. Taking too much, especially initially will cause your body to be flooded by these toxins all at once which will lead to adverse effects. It'll still get rid of it all, but it will be unpleasant at first.
I hate not having a say about what goes into my body. Is wanting a choice in the matter such a bad thing? I know it's impossible to completely avoid fluoride, but I don't want to be bludgeoned over the head with unnecessary excess in the form of toxic waste either when I'm taking a shower and so on.edit on 22-1-2012 by Kratos1220 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by NeoVain
reply to post by steevanie
I think you miss the plot. It is not about avoiding things because they might poison you, it is about removing the artificially planted poison from something that you cannot avoid, water. This would be in everyones interest. People that fail to understand this may be those that are already too far gone into flouridation... so my advice to these people would be to first have alot of boron/borax/raisins/apples/nuts and then re-read this thread, maybe the message will be easier to absorb after deflouridation.
Toxicity: Almost all the boron that enters the body from diet or absorption through damaged skin is promptly excreted in the urine. However, this control process can be overwhelmed by very high boron intakes that cause acute boron toxicity with nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, hypothermia, restlessness, skin loss, kidney damage, and death from circulatory collapse and shock. The minimum lethal dose for humans is not known although single doses of 18 to 20 g in adults have been fatal. Chronic boron toxicity symptoms include poor appetite, nausea, weight loss, and decreased sexual activity, seminal volume, and sperm count. Death from boron poisoning is rare probably because of the emphasis placed on maintaining electrolytic balance and supporting kidney function during the worst part of the illness.
“Borax is natural, but that does not mean it is automatically safer for you or for ‘the environment’ than man-made chemicals. Although plants need boron, too much of it will kill them, so borax can be used as an herbicide. Borax may also be used to kill roaches, ants, and fleas. In fact, it is also toxic to people. Signs of chronic toxic exposure include red and peeling skin, seizures, and kidney failure. The estimated lethal dose (ingested) for adults is 15-20 grams; less than 5 grams can kill a child or pet. For this reason, borax should not be used around food [i.e. the dishwasher!]. More commonly, borax is associated with skin, eye, or respiratory irritation. It is also important to point out that exposure to borax may impair fertility or cause damage to an unborn child.”