Remove Fluoride Buildup

FLUORIDE TOXICITY TESTING

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:15:26 EST

[QUESTION] Peter from Dublin, Ireland writes: "To whom it may concern, I have been living in Ireland for 3 years. Due to my current health condition, I have a suspision of being toxicated by fluoride, which has been found in Irish drinking water. I have done a thorough research on internet in relation to fluoride analysis toxicity tests, unfortunately I was not able to find an appropriate test center nor a test kit so far. What is the fluoride testing method? Would it be possible to tell me how can I analyze my body against fluoride toxicity, please? This information is extremely important for me. Thank you for your time in advance, Best Regards, Peter "

SODIUM THIOSULFATE, BORAX, BAKING SODA

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:41:08 EDT

[QUESTION] Jim from Connellsville, Pa writes: "How do I neutralize fluoride in tap water? Can I use sodium thiosulfate, borax or baking soda? Can I use all 3 together?"

REMOVING FLUORIDE FROM CITY WATER

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

[QUESTION] Jan333 from Vernal, Utah writes: "I have fibromyalgia. I know many people in my city that do. What is the best way to go about encouraging our city to removed fluoride from our drinking water?"

BORAX

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

[YEA] Denise from Biloxi, Mississippi writes: "Fibro/Flouride A brief history. 7 years ago thyroid cancer, the next year adrenal fatigue then early menopause, the following year uterine prolapsed followed by hysterectomy- the following year fibromyalgia and neuropathy. Early Childhood was fluorinated water along with fluoride tablets. Fall of 2008 I was looking at total disability. I could barely walk and couldn't sleep because of the pain and was throwing up daily from the pain in my back. I was on many medications that gave me no relief and I have since found out that they had fluoride as a binding agent. I was sure that my life was over at 45, but thanks to Ted and Earthclinic I am almost at 100%. After reading about fluoride I came to understand where all of my problems originated. I had all the symptoms and reactions. It has been an uphill battle with my doctors and relatives, but you can't argue with a body that is almost pain free. I began the borax detox of 1/8 tsp in a liter of water and within 3 days my symptoms were almost gone. I watch everything I eat and can detect fluoride in vitamins, foods and drinks within 15 minutes of ingesting it. I still suffer from the neuropathy and some pain from the neuropathy but I am off all meds and I have my life. I only wish more people would try to understand the fluoride connections. My sister and mother both suffer with side effects of fluoride and I have only been able to influence my mother. I still borax 5 days on and two days off and give my body a break every month or so for about a week. Thank you :) "

MULTIPLE REMEDIES

Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Sue from Townsville, Qld, Australia writes: "This is a rather long submission I'm sorry, but one which I hope someone will be able to find help from. I found this site a month ago looking for an answer to neck, shoulder and arm pain. I've always had problems in this area but for the last 6 months it was chronic, and had spasmed- leaving me unable to move at times. After reading the EC fluoride page I now know what the problem is. I've always lived with fluoridated water, and as a child was given fluoride tablet supplements. I have had problems with brain fog, indigestion, muscle and joint pain, and tiredness, for a long time, but they have all become really noticeable lately, yes I turned 50 last year. I drink a lot of water, so I bought a bench top filter (have ordered a fluoride filter module). The first thing I noticed was that the filtered water doesn't burn my throat when I drink it and I don't burp afterwards. I presume that burning is the taste of chlorine. Here is my diary for the last 4 weeks, I think it is a testament to the EC site , everything I have done I found here: I took Magnesium and Vitamin C for the shoulder, neck pain .. remarkable, within 2 hours the pain was subsiding, within 24 hours 95% gone. I continued with magnesium and Vit C every day for a week or so. And have weekly professional massages but with coconut oil. I still have some stiffness when I turn my neck too far either way, but at least I can turn it. My Indigestion: Occasional burning, (especially at night), but chronic burping, all the time. (I use no white flour, sugar, etc that helps a lot, but still burp, burp, burp.) I Tried Apple Cider Vinegar, a small dash in water throughout the day, but after 2 days this set my teeth on edge. I Tried it with the Baking Soda. Same thing. Tried Baking Soda and Citric Acid .. Same thing. Finally gritted my teeth and tried the lemon juice/baking soda method (the thought of it made my stomach heave) -. remarkable. It was like somebody opened a window and let the fog out --I'm talking within minutes -- and the burping stopped. I was expecting to burp for hours, but nothing, and my stomach felt relaxed, my whole body sighed with relief. Am taking it 2 x day. I also tried Castor Oil packs on an area central just below the breast bone, that was sore to touch and hard. I put the pack on the spot with a heat bag at night before I went to sleep at about 12pm and took it off at 3 am toilet visit. I did that 2 nights, and both times, the next day, at about 10am I felt a strange trickling feeling from that sore point, and I felt nauseous until I had something to eat. It doesn't feel swollen or sore any more. I don't pretend to know what it was, but it worked and feels good. Last week, I had a foul, metallic taste in my mouth. I was using Cilantro (made into pesto, with olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, sunflower seeds, blended till fine). Having that 2 or 3 times a day, and also taking Lecithin granules. I suppose I was taking too much. Couldn't work out why my mouth tasted so foul, I had a look at my tongue in the mirror and got such a fright, it was green. Then I realised that it was probably the "Living Green Drink" I'd also been using to try and get more greens into my diet. Ha Ha. It also makes my stomach feel good. The metallic taste settled down after a couple of days. I've since noticed that you say to use the Cilantro every other day. Was my using it every day what caused the metallic taste do you think? About 2 weeks ago I noticed a large mass in my right breast. It was hot to touch and sweating, but there was no sign of infection, no redness or swelling. It appeared from nowhere, I've never had breast lumps. I presume it is a calcium deposit caused by the magnesium? I have wondered about too much calcium in my system, I have arthritis in my knees and ankles. A bone density test I did once, showed readings so high they were off the chart. This mass is getting smaller. I am continuing with the lemon/baking soda, do I do that until it has disappeared? Do I still take it 2 x day everyday? I have stopped the Magnesium, is that right or will I continue with that also, if so how much and how often? I want to start to using a mineral supplement, instead of just plain Magnesium. Should I find one without Calcium? Have also started taking Vitamin E 500 iu x 3 day. Also, you talk about your Miracle Water and broad parameters. I started my menstrual cycle again, I haven't had one for 6 months. It lasted 9 days, a long time for me. Not heavy, but annoying. I tried 1 tblspn of coconut oil twice a day. Still bleeding. Tried Evening Primerose Oil. Same thing. I was starting to worry, It seemed strange that it started out of nowhere? Today I took apple cider vinegar. A dash in water, it went down a treat. (No burning or burping). An hour or so later, took a bigger dash in water, and the bleeding has stopped. Yea! Does this sound right? As I said I haven't had one for 6 months, and I have no other menopause symptoms. It will be interesting to see if they continue to be regular after using the Miracle Water. I hope you can find the time to answer my questions, I would really appreciate it. Also, you should think seriously about documenting all your trials and successes in a book. Your years of work and experiences are important. I also believe that if we looked long and hard enough at you, we may be able to see a pair of wings attached to your back. Your are a blessing and are at-one with the angels! Kindest Regards."

BORAX

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

[SIDE EFFECTS] Dave from Surrey, BC writes: "I slowly went from 1/32 teaspoon to 1/4 teaspoon dose borax to remove fluoride from the body. I quit after about 2 days on the 1/4 teaspoon dose. I mixed it properly in pure water according to the directions that I found here. I had to go off of the borax due to aches and pains in the testicles, kidneys, and head. I was very frightened, especially about that kidney pains. Unfortunately, the pains indicated damage. I now, months afterwards, have pain in the kidneys every day, and I have actually LOST almost all of my sex drive. The pains indicated damage that seems permanent. Being prediabetic, perhaps I shouldn't have risked kidney damage!!!! But I miss my sex drive more. It's gone, and borax is not only as toxic as salt to me. Not by far."

WHEATGRASS JUICE

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

[YEA] Lisa from Jackson, Ms. USA writes: "I have not yet tried this but a friend shared this info with me recently: Reading the Wheatgrass Book from Ann Wigmore, I want to share with you this incredible discovery : ---- Page 62 Chapter " ARE YOU PROTECTED FROM THE HAZARDS OF MODERN LIVING? " "A few years ago, I ( Ann Wigmore ) asked Dr. GH Earp Thomas of the Bloomfield Laboratories in High Bridge, New Jersey, to do an experiment for me. He placed a small amount of wheatgrass juice in a jar of regular tap water and he tested it for fluoride and other chemicals present in the water... Both of us were surprised by the results! He concluded, "Fluorine rapidly combines with calcium phosphate and other kinetic elements to lose its toxic properties, and harden teeth and bones. that is why fresh grass would act as a catalyst to speedily change the acid fluorine into a beneficial component with a positive reaction... By using wheatgrass, which is comparatively rich in calcium phosphate, it would remove any free fluoric acid and change its negative charge to an alkaline calcium phosphate fluoride combination with a positive reaction" I was amazed (Ann Wingmore ) not only did wheatgrass neutralize the toxic effect of fluorine but it converted it into an ally in maintaining healthy bones and teeth! I don't recommend that you drink tap water, though; pure spring or purified water taste better and is much better for you. But if you cannot obtain spring or purified water, pour a little wheatgrass juice into regular tap water, and it will make it more healthful..." book info: The Wheatgrass Book: How to Grow and Use Wheatgrass to Maximize Your Health and Vitality (Avery Health Guides) Author: Ann Wingmore"

WHEATGRASS JUICE

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

FLUORIDE POISONING SYMPTOMS

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

[SIDE EFFECTS] Nicole from Stanton, CA writes: "I am hoping you will start a new supplements section on iodine. Also another section on maybe causes of ailments, like fluoride and the problems it causes. Here is my story about fluoride, iodine, and thyroid.... I first noticed my husbands goiter close to 6 months ago, at that time it had become quite noticeable and was indeed very large. Obviously concerned for his health he went to see his doctor, who referred him to an endocrinologist, who then referred him to a surgeon. Strangely enough they told him his blood levels were normal and he didn't have a thyroid condition.... interesting since he has this giant goiter on his neck. lol At the time there was so little that I knew about thyroid disease and I didn't have much interest in it, I was concerned for my husband but thought that surgery was the only option. Then my husband began to have panic attacks after my daughter was born, and at home no less (I now understand it to also cause and fluctuation of the thyroid hormone)! I honestly thought it was a mind over matter and went searching online to prove that he just needed to stop scaring himself. Instead what I found was that his panic attacks were actually caused by the goiter. Because I had my daughter at home without a midwife, just me him and my mother (planned it that way ; ) I had already learned a few natural remedies, while looking up honey and the wonderful benefits of it I also learned of coconut oil, though I only learned about it being good for pimples. I was interested in purchasing some coconut oil online and that's when I found some of the most amazing information. The site selling it said it helped with thyroid conditions, I wasn't going to believe them, after all they were selling it they would say anything to sell their product right? So I looked up thyroid forums and testimonies regarding the use of coconut oil and sure enough I found out that it was indeed beneficial to his thyroid. Well I ran out to the store and bought some the next day, in the car my husband was exhausted and began to have a panic attack and I told him to take some coconut oil, he only had a 1/4 of a teaspoon and ten minutes later his attack had subsided and he felt energized! After this experiment, we continued treatment and slowly worked up to 3tblspns a day where he's at now. After that revelation and since we had his attacks under control (and in fact after taking it for a week he no longer even experienced an attack) I went back online to find out what we needed to do to shrink his goiter. That's when I learned about iodine and how important it is and how many people are deficient and thus many are hypothyroid and even still many are undiagnosed with hypothyroidism. I also learned about what counteracts iodine, like soy which is a big one since it is in just about all prepackaged foods. When I found out how important iodine was for the thyroid and how the thyroid makes hormones for your whole body I became interested in what else iodine deficiency was responsible for, And do you know what I found? Lots! Here is a sight that lists all the symptoms of iodine deficiency... But first, after realizing that my husbands thyroid was caused by a change in his diet, I began racking my brain thinking of what on earth has changed over the past year. I've been trying to figure it out for the past couple months and today I found it. During our big change to all, well almost all, things healthy, I remembered reading about people using toothpaste that doesn't have fluoride in it.. I looked online for the reason why and WOW, what I found is shocking! Fluoride also counteracts iodine, it inhibits the uptake of iodine to your thyroid and we both know (at least by now) how important adequate amounts of iodine are to your thyroid. So I told my sister about it and she said that she didn't think we had fluoridated water, so I searched for the cities that had it in OC and that's when I came across this article ( http://www.ocregister.com/article/water-fluoride-county-1924513-muir-doctors ). I told my sister what I'd found out and how the time they added fluoride pretty much coincided with the onset of my husbands goiter and the worsening of his thyroid (I believe he has been hypothyroid for a long time as have I and my mother based on the symptoms) and my sister said that she has experienced a worsening of her asthma over the past year! I am interested in asking friends of mine who have symptoms of iodine deficiency whether they experienced and increase or decrease in their symptoms over the last year (without divulging anything till they have answered so that my findings are not biased) I will report back later with some of my findings, but I am interested if anyone else has experienced similar problems after their area had been fluoridated. http://charles_w.tripod.com/fluoride.html http://www.ocregister.com/article/water-fluoride-county-1924513-muir-doctors http://poisonfluoride.com/pfpc/html/symptoms.html "

FLUORIDE POISONING SYMPTOMS

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Leo from Boca Raton, Florida writes: "Fluoride as a wonderful thing is not nearly the worst scam in the world. It should be added that fluoride, in small repetitive doses over time, such as using toothpaste with fluoride for years, destroys a certain area of the brain that makes the person more easily controllable. This is an example of how governments keep the masses from revolting. As for the REAL cause behind Lyme disease and all other related diseases, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, AIDS, etc. Check out the following link: http://nationallymereport.com/?p=113 Go ahead and research that this link is truth and not some conspiracy theory. Check out U.S. Patent #5242820. Thanks to all for the info on Borax and related."

READER THEORIES

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Cindy from Kansas, USA writes: "Hi again! I've been thinking about fibromyalgia and fluoride and I'm wondering if the ice cream/sinus infection thing is related. Could both problems be caused by the known chemical reaction between fluoride and dairy? Some ice cream must be processed with fluoridated water problems. And the best selling brands are probably processed at more than one plant. Perhaps some are on fluoridated waterlines and some aren't... This might explain the hit and miss aspect of both problems i.e. why some get fibromyalgia and/or sinus infections and some don't. Calcium reduces the amount of fluoride that is absorbed by the body but dairy products are contra-indicated for fibromyalgia sufferers. So, where are they getting their calcium? What about blackstrap molasses? Non-dairy PLUS lots of calcium. I also found that activated charcoal won't bind fluoride but DE (diatomaceous earth) does. This all seems garbled but I'm going to send it anyway. Could be important. "

FLUORIDE TEA

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

[YEA] Norma from Scottsburg, IN, USA writes: "Hanna Kroeger developed an herbal tea, its called Fluoride Tea, it literally saved my life and sanity 20+ years ago, I had some dental work done at a dental college where they gave me "fluoride treatments" for peridontial disease. Shortly after these treatments, developed what I call my brain swelling inside my skull or my skull was shrinking, extreme fatigue, brain "fog"...etc. I was told about a health food store and I went there, the proprieter, a former nurse, knew immediately when I told her of my symmptoms what was wrong, she sold me the Kroeger Tea with instructions on how to consume it... 4 cups spaced over my waking hours each day. I made a quart a day. My symptoms had diminshed almost to nothing within a week. We have a two stage water filter in our kitchen, one is for chlorine and the other for fluoride. It has made a huge difference in our lives, also use a non-fluoridated toothpaste."

BORAX

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

[YEA] Julia from Brooksville, FL writes: "Most of my adult life I\'ve suffered from stomach problems. And in research of natural cures and flouride poisoning I came across this wonderful website. Anyway, I started the BORAX treatment for flouride because I\'ve been having problems with my knees. I tell ya, I don\'t know if it\'s the power of the mind or what, but 2 days of the BORAX treatment and my knees that have been bothering me for the past two months stopped hurting and I can walk again without pain. Haven\'t tried anything for the stomach yet. But I will now. Expecially after coming across this website and PH levels in the stomach and flouride absorbtion. WOW! Check it out for yourself! http://jdr.iadrjournals.org/cgi/reprint/72/3/619.pdf"

FLUORIDE POISONING SYMPTOMS

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

[SIDE EFFECTS] Nancy from Red Bank, NJ writes: "I was experiencing vaginal itching for almost 2 years trying to find something that would help. What finally did it for me is eliminating tap water for drinking and washing. I believe the problem is fluoride although all of the rest of the toxins in tap water probably contribute. Within 2 days of switching to distilled water the itch went away."

BORAX

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

[WORKED TEMPORARILY] Bev from Elroy, WI writes: "I have continued the borax detox for fluoride toxicity 1-2 times per week. I had reduced my thyroid dose as my pulse rate was elevated which I thought was improvement of thyroid function. I don\'t think this was the case. Shortly after I had reduced to 2 1/2 from 3 1/2 grains, reducing 1/2 grain every two weeks, I began to experience fatigue again. Stayed at 3 gr. for about 10 more weeks and began having worsening of symtoms, muscle pains, hair loss, dry eyes, weight gain etc. This week I plan to consult with Dr. John Lowe regarding the possiblily of thyroid resistance and switching from Armour to Cytomel [T3]."

BORAX AND TAMARIND

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

[YEA] Carol from La Verne, CA writes: "I\'ve followed Ted\'s remedy regarding fluoride poisoning. I noticed that the neck and back pain only disappeared when I used the Tamarind powder with the Borax. I\'ve been leaching with the borax for at least 30 weeks now. The symptom that seems to be resistant is the restless leg syndrome that appeared after my last stilt with anti-depressants chalked full of fluoride. My question is will the restless leg ever disappear? I take calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, iodine and b-complex. From researching it is recommended to take iron but I have cancer and can not. The pulsing in my leg keep me awake at night and depress my activities 70%. It\'s not just pulsing but it is the weakness that goes with the pulsing. Does anyone recover from fluoride poisoning completely?"

FLUORIDE POISONING SYMPTOMS

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

[SIDE EFFECTS] Ronald E from Negaunee, MI writes: "My name is Ron and I have no doubt about ALL the talk on Fluoride Poisoning. I Started the ONLY Fluoride Poisoning Support Group on the web. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FluoridePoisoning/message/3 Message 3 at yahoo group FluoridePoisoning Everything you have ever known or heard about Fluoride is false. Fluoridated water is the biggest scam ever pulled on the WORLD and is killing and sickining people everywhere.. I have been sick since 97 My symptoms did not start all at once but became progressivly worse until the present. Symptoms: blurry vision - on and off not continously. got new glasses just before I went for last MRI reading. Also looked for ICP by looking at optic disc. leg pains - hip, shoulder joints - I can't cross my legs - feels like my joints are coming apart muscle cramps and charley horses in calfs and arch of feet mental confusion -short term memory - seems I really have to work at remembering daily stuff Headaches ( frontal)_ worse as day goes on dizziness, like an airpane ride , disconnected , sometimes feels like I am 3 feet off the ground or I am sitting sideways up on the wall - no spinning vertigo Brain fog - I suspect this is what alhzimers must feel like tinnitus,- otolaringologist says I have low frequency hearing loss irritability - lashing out at family for no apparent reason lack of concentration can't sleep - up at 3-4 am and can't get back to sleep Need to lie down in the afternoon - exhausted - feels like I am in a comotose state - at times I can hear what is happening around me but I can't respond Getting fine tremmors in legs & eyelid Dysphagia - throat feels swollen , hard to swallow at times - THROAT GOES OPEN AND CLOSED -worse after exercise cold hands & feet at times - cold all over at times profuse sweating - sometimes I sweat like a pig for 15 min. after a shower No appitite - constant nausea - lots of bread & milk muscle weakness & myalgic pain moving all the time Lower back pain and neck pain comes and goes I don't think itis linked to exercise hands and heels really hurt at times electric like shocks in left leg ( thigh, sometimes in feet and toes) worst ones happen while I am lying on couch watching TV - doubled over in pain Fatigue is increadible - last two hours and consider it a good day! Gums bleed , had periodontal disease bone loss in jaw,- according to periodontist and dentist teeth feel loose, USED TO BE ABLE TO WIGGLE THEM WITH MY TONGUE , drooling at times Soft stools all the time -almost diarrhea Getting pins and needles on chest and back after a hot shower and hot days and exercise - started after surgery i think Itching on arms and waist especially after a hot shower but other times too Seems like all this happens after I eat!!! things get worse and also after exercise chest pain in ribs on right side, then on left side Heels really hurt as do my "heels " of my hands longitudal ridges on finger/toe nails History ( very brief- this is just the tip of the iceburg) self diagnosed Chiari Malformation - my brains are swelling into my spinal column - had decompression surgery in 2000 - symptoms continued and worsened self diagnosed Heavy metal poisoning - challenge test showed lead mercury etc. - this was according to a holistic doctor and allopathic doctors do not recognize these results. Chelated with DMSA - numbers came down- still sick - then 10 weeks of EDTA IV thearpy - still sick. Rhum. Doc diagnosis of Fibromyalgia - 6/02 self diagnosed Fluoride Poisoning - may 2002- one night I got sick after dinner - and a couple of days later I thought back about what I did different that nite - I drank three glasses of city water at that meal instead of milk. Fluoride calcium seeks and makes it less toxic. I did my own blind tests - I can pick out F water EVERY time - my daughter can tell by my eyes if I have had 3 glasses of water! I have confronted docs with this - Some look at me like I'm from outer space, some belittle me, others just laugh. My neurologist looked at me wide eyed and ordered serum and urine fluoride tests. He never called me back. I went and got copies 3 weeks later and both were ELEVATED - my blood levels are 10x normal - he has NOT dx me or schedualed another appmt. Romhatoligist dx me with fibromyalgia and then I told her about Fluoride - she doesn't want to see me again! I found Dr. Myra Preston PHD - of SIBER IMAGING who has a patented method of dx CFIDS through QEEG. I did before and after tests dirnking my city water and I think I now have proof that F causes brain damage in humans and is one of the causes of these "mysterious syndromes" CFS,FM,GWS, MCS etc. I scanned the report and will send it to you in another private email if you wish, as it is 8 pages long. Please give feed back if you can. I am willing to take this document to court and start the fight against Fluorodation. I think this could be the straw that breaks the camels back. TEST RESULTS FROM DR PRESTON Mine are unusual as I did two tests because my fluoronated city water was making me sick. First test after staying away from as much F as possible for 2 weeks - second test after drinking my city water for 24 hours. Highlights: tested positive for all four variables to be classified as CFIDS patient on both tests Impression: RGE's QEEG prior to drinking water was abnormal. The abnormalities are primarly in the ratios to total brain activation. the prominence of slow wave activity is recorded in the delta and theta frequencies. The lack of beta activity alsorepresents an abnormal finding. Following the exposure to water, RGE's delta activity increased, theta activity decreased... Performance on these tests declined sharply from the pre-to post water drinking... total brain function declined in the post-water drinking QEEG. Conclusions: Extremely abnormal QEEG due to the diffuse delta and theta activity and the lack of brain activation in the beta range in the frontal and temporal regions. This pattern correlates with the patients report of severe cognitive loss. Abnormalities such as these correlate with the limbic system and immune dysfunction, the fatigue, the cognitive problems. It is important to note that the pre-water evaluationwas quite abnormal, confirming the chronicity of the patients illiness. The post-water drinking decline correlates with the patients history of fluoride poisoning. Exposure to this toxin exacerbated the neurophysiological disruption. ... ... RGE clearly exhibits diffuse brain dysfunction, which typically results from a widespread condition such as a metabolic disease including heavy metal poisoning. This indicates a neurotoxic poisoning. Fluoride is a neurotoxin that acts on postsynaptic receptors. This neurotoxic condition correlates with the disrupted brain physiology and the secondary development od Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfinction and Fibromyalgia Syndrome. I have seen every "oligist" on the planet it seems and the long version of my health problems are on posts/messages 5-10 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FluoridePoisoning/messages/1"

FLUORIDE POISONING SYMPTOMS

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

[SIDE EFFECTS] Carol from La Verne, CA writes: "I am very grateful to Earthclinic for bringing fluoride poisoning to my attention. I had not been aware of a fluoride abundance in my body until I viewed the postings.\'Fluoride wasn\'t the only toxic exposure crippling my life. In addition I have bismuth poisoning. Both elements, portrayed as innocent by pharmaceutical companies, but are in fact extremely toxic. My fluoride and bismuth came from over the counter and prescription drugs. I\'ve successfully leached the fluoride but the bismuth is quite difficult to bond with and so I am still having health issues described in the below text. The reference book Toxicology Desk Reference: The Toxic Exposure and Medical Monitoring Index, is kept in most universities and medical research facilities across the United States. Some pages of the Toxicology reference book may be accessed on the Internet by the public, but some pages are kept hidden. Pages regarding Fluoride were hidden. Toxicology Desk Reference: The Toxic Exposure and Medical Monitoring Index Fifth Edition (1999-2000) Page 198 Bismuth Hematological-The hematological effect caused by bismuth is methemoglobinemia, which can occur from exposure to bismuth subnitrate. The definition and symptoms associated with methemoglobinemia include: the oxidized form of hemoglobin, in which the iron atom is trivalent, and which is not able to combine reversibly with oxygen. Formation of large amounts of methemoglobin prevents the normal function of hemoglobin, that of transporting oxygen in the body thus causing asphyxia of the tissues. When large amounts are present, the blood becomes chocolate-brown in color varying in intensity from lilac to a deep leaden hue, and quite different from the bluish-purple color of cyanosis due to a lack of oxygen. This distinctive tint is most noticeable on the cheeks, ears, tip of the nose, and fingernails. Sensation of weakness in the knees and a staggering gait follow. If destruction of the red blood cells is severe, anemia occurs and there may also be injuries to the kidney and liver. Jaundice and enlargement of the spleen may occur. Page 706 Fluoride HEENT-The HEENT effect caused by fluoride include: eye irritation; and dental caries, teeth loss, and teeth pigmentation, all of which may occur from chronic fluorosis. Hematological-The hematological effect caused by fluoride is hyperkalemia and hypocalcemia. Neurological-The neurological effects caused by fluoride include: hyperactive reflexes, skeletal muscle excitability, and painful spasms, all of which are felt to occur due to decreases in blood calcium. Cardiovascular-The cardiovascular effect caused by fluoride is onset of cardiac arrhythmias, which can occur as a result of hyperkalemia. Respiratory-The respiratory effects caused by fluoride include: Irritation to the lungs and mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract; bronchospasm; and pulmonary edema. Renal-The renal effect caused by fluoride is renal failure, which has been seen with chronic exposure. Musculoskeletal-The musculoskeletal effect caused by fluoride is skeletal fluorosis, which can occur from chronic exposure. Symptoms of fluorosis include: joint pain, ossifications on x-ray, brittle bones, and calcified ligaments, alsong with other crippling changes. "

CALCIUM GLUCONATE

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

[YEA] Carol from La Verne, CA writes: "re: Fluoride and Calcium Gluconate I.V. The medical reference book \'The Merck Manual\' states that for fluoride to be leached out of the body to use an I.V. of Calcium Gluconate. The fluoride is attracted to the calcium and and excreted in the urine, stool, or skin. I am wondering if this type of treatment can be more effective than leaching with boron."

FLUORIDE POISONING SYMPTOMS

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

[SIDE EFFECTS] Bev from Elroy, WI writes: "I had been treated with zithromax for pneumonia but what seemed to trigger the severe, sudden onset of reflux was taking 200mg of ibuprofen twice within the week for pain in my neck during that time. The ibuprofen caused a gastric ulcer since I had been on periodic courses of prednisone earlier for acute asthma which resolved after seven weeks of antibiotics.\' When I got the pneumonia I had no asthma but a high fever, fatigue and pain in the neck. Steroids can cause ulcers but I didn\'t think the effect would last that long as I was not taking any at the time. I woke up choking at night with reflux and started protonix. Stopped after about one year and since use digestive enzymes, honey, camomile, ACV with baking soda. Caution: Prevacid ia a fluoridated medication. Along with the reflux, I began severe hypothyroid symptoms I believe caused by Diflucan and Advair which are both fluoridated. Have been doing the borax detox twice a week and have reduced thyroid medication from 3 1/2 to 2 1/2 gr Armour."

FLUORIDE IN WATER

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

[YEA] Steve W from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia writes: "I have been living over seas for the past 6 months. In regards to flouride. I have read extensively your articles. I would like to point out that you mention in one section that reverse osmosis bottled water such as Aquifina, etc are clean of flouride due to the fact that they are reverse osmosis filtered---HOWEVER I CAUTION YOU AND YOUR READERS---READ THE LABEL. Aquifina here in where I live and in the US last time I check had significant levels of Flouride AND Chlorine. While I cannot substantiate WHY it would I suspect it is because they are adding it AFTER filtering for \"our benefit\". I can tell you here even distilled water is curiously high in both flouride and chlorine AND IS MARKETED specifically for babies as \"PURE Distilled water\". There has been a massive push in just the last 3 months here to add flouride to drinking water and almost every toothpaste that DID NOT have it, has now produced a version with it or even eliminated the non-flouridated product. THIS is all being done ONLY under the guise that the American Dental Association has accepted flouride as a wonderful preventitive. I now wonder how many other widely accepted programs in foreign countries have\' been created just because \"America is doing it\". If only one thing, I stress again and again read the labels. You can at least keep yourself safe until they start taking the labels away, by then you should have your OWN water purification reverse osmosis or distiller to protect yourself if you do not already."

BORAX

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

[YEA] Bev from Elroy, Wisconsin writes: "After reading the info on fluoride on Earth Clinic I realised that the onset of my severe hypothyroid symptoms of extreme fatigue, weight gain, hair loss etc. was caused by taking repeated doses of Flucanazole to prevent yeast during repeated antibiotics for acute asthma [healed after 90 days on Zithromax]. My TSH [thyroid stimulating hormone] is less than .01 which shows hyperthyroidism so I have had a hard time finding a doctor willing to treat me. Now I know it is because the fluoride inhibits the pituitary gland from producing TSH. I live in a fluoridated community so my exposure has been long term. For several years I have had reverse osmosis water but it is very disappointing to find there is no acceptable whole house removal system. It was recommended to me to take cool showers as skin absorption is greater than drinking. I am hoping to convince our city council to drop the fluoride. I was happy to hear that borax can be used for detox. Yesterday I mixed 1/8 tsp of borax and sea salt in one L of water. During the night I awoke with a headache. By morning it was so bad that I vomited the aspirin, snack and enzymes I took to combat it. I couldn\'t keep anything other than sips down without dry heaves until early evening.I am thinking that is a detox reaction. I am going to hold off another day and dilute it further. I currently take Armour Thyroid and about $400 of supplements, mainly enzymes to prevent reflux, keep spinal alignment, joint stiffness, fatigue, sinus infections, constipation, hair loss and all those other nasty hypothyroid effects. I was also taking the apple cider vinegar and baking soda [about 8 days now] at the same time so may be that was too much at once with the borax. I will keep you posted on my progress. Thank you for this wonderful website."

BORAX AND SEA SALT

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

[YEA] Pamela from City Withheld, Washington writes: "I have suffered with Fibromyalgia/Rosacea and TMJ for over 10 years... My first symptoms appeared shortly after I began taking Paxil. After about 8 months when I found the Paxil side effects intolerable, my doctor switched me to Prozac. Well...within 2 years, I had gained 75 pound, couldn\'t get my temperature to a normal 98.6 (it wouldn\'t budge above 96.6), broke out with a fierce case of Rosacea (skin blistering & pealing in layers off my cheeks), was chronically fatigued and suffered from TMJ symptoms. After reading the FLUORIDE information on EarthClinc and researching the chemical formulas of the many antidepressants that I had taken over the last 10 years, I had an epiphany...My problem was FLUORIDE!!! Incidentally, the\' symptoms of FLUORIDE TOXICITY are the same as Fibromyalgia so it wasn\'t surprising to learn that FLUORIDE is the primary ingredient in MANY widely prescribed antidepressants, including PAXIL and PROZAC!!! Without delay, I began adding 1/8 tsp of BORAX and 1/8 tsp of NATURAL (UN-bleached) SEA SALT to a liter of DE-CLORINATED water. This regimine just happens to both neutralize the FLUORIDE and KILL the nasty mites that cause Rosacea. I began drinking 1 liter per day for 5 days. On the 2 off days, I simply drank purified, bottled spring water. The results were nothing short of MIRACULOUS, within two weeks my face cleared, the redness faded and best of all, my temperature normalized TO 98.6 and my energy level began to steadily increased. (Do expect the break out to get worse before it gets better as the mites die off.) In just one month, without dieting or changing my daily routine (other than adding BORAX & SEA SALT to my drinking water), I dropped 4 pounds and I continue to drop weight at about a pound a week. I attribute this to my increased body temperature and elevated metabolism. ALSO...when I eliminated the FLUORIDE in my toothpaste, my gums stopped swelling and bleeding and all PREVIOUS phantom tooth/jaw pain simply disappeared. Thank you, EarthClinc and Ted...The information you shared has truely been a blessing in my life...I wholeheartedly encourage anyone that is suffering with FIBROMYALGIA, CHRONIC FATIGUE, TMJ or ROSACEA to try this simple remedy as I have had only POSITIVE results and absolutely NO SIDE EFFECTS!!! Incidently, this BORAX & SEA SALT water is extremely ALKALINE with a pH between 8 - 9 pH."

ALOE VERA JUICE

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

[YEA] Dorothee Krien from Cork City, Ireland writes: "I moved to Ireland where the public water supply is fluoridated. A single cup of fluoridated water gives me an extreme headache - I suffer from multiple chemcial sensitivity. I try to avoid drinking fluoridated water as much as possible, but soemtimes it is simply impolite to refuse an offered cup of tea or coffee. By chance I found that fresh aloe vera helps me to get rid of the headache. I notice the prematurely aged skin of most Irish women, most of whom have the genetic make-up for beautiful skin. A\' female friend with a very beautiful skin - she is in her fifties - told me that she has been taking aloe vera juice for the past fifteen years."

BORON (BORAX) and TAMARIND

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Ted from Bangkok, Thailand writes: "As per your request for research references regarding the antidote of fluoride poisoning, there is both the use of borax to remove fluoride and also the use of tamarind used to increase fluoride excretion as an antidote to fluoride poisoning. Most of the boron antidote was taken from research of Elsair, et.al. as follows: "Boron effectively counteracts symptoms of fluoride intoxication in humans (Zhou et al. 1987) and in experimentally poisoned rabbits (Elsair et al. 1980a, 1980b, 1981). Men suffering from skeletal fluorosis experienced 50 to 80% improvement after drinking solutions containing 300 to 1,100 mg of borax/L daily, 3 weeks a month for 3 months (Zhou et al. 1987). Boron enhances sequestration of fluoride from bone and excretion through kidneys and possibly the intestinal tract (Elair et al. 1980a, 1981)" Many of these research are not well known in U.S., but it's there if you dig hard enough. The details of research description regarding the experiment is no longer found in webpages however, I still have the references material based on that reading here. P.S. Boron is found in borax. Sometimes I use the word boron to emphasize that there is boron in borax. Borax is a compound form of boron, with oxygen and sodium attached. ----------- Journal of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics, Vol. 74, Issue 2, 235-238, 1942 Copyright %uFFFD 1942 by American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics A STUDY OF ANTIDOTES FOR FLUORINE S. MARCOVITCH 1 and W. W. STANLEY 1 1 From the Department of Entomology, Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Tennessee, Knoxville The fluoborates when fed in powdered form were found to be non-toxic to both rats and insects. In solution enough fluorine is liberated to produce toxic effects. Both aluminum sulphate and hydrated lime are capable of saving animals from a lethal dose of sodium fluoride when mixed with the latter. Boric acid also has some value as an antidote through the formation of a fluoborate. The aluminum sulphate forms cryolite which was found to be much less toxic. When aluminum sulphate is mixed with the sodium fluoride and used as a roach powder, a lower kill is obtained than with sodium fluoride alone. January 2002, Volume 56, Number 1, Pages 82-85 Table of contents Previous Article Next [PDF] Original Communication Effect of tamarind ingestion on fluoride excretion in humans A L Khandare, G S Rao and N Lakshmaiah National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Hyderabad, India Correspondence to: A L Khandare, National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Jamai Osmania PO, Hyderabad 500 007, AP, India. E-mail: alkhandare@yahoo.com Research on Tamarind and Fluoride Removal: Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effect of tamarind (Tamarindus indicus) ingestion on excretion of fluoride in school children. Design: Randomized, diet-control study. Subject: Twenty healthy boys were included and 18 of them completed the study. Interventions: Each subject consumed 10 g tamarind daily with lunch for 18 days at the social welfare boys' hostel. The nutrient composition of the daily diet was constant throughout the experimental period. Results: Tamarind intake led to significant increase (P<0.001) in the excretion of fluoride in 24 h urine (4.8%uFFFD0.22 mg/day) as compared to excretion on control diet (3.5%uFFFD0.22 mg/day). However, excretion of magnesium and zinc decreased significantly (7.11%uFFFD1.48 mg of Mg and 252.88%uFFFD12.84 %uFFFDg of Zn per day on tamarind diet as compared to 23.39%uFFFD3.68 mg of Mg and 331.78%uFFFD35.31 %uFFFDg Zn per day on control diet). Excretion of calcium and phosphorous were not significantly different while creatinine excretion decreased with tamarind intake (225.66%uFFFD81 mg creatinine/day with tamarind and 294.5%uFFFD78.76 mg creatinine/day without tamarind). Conclusion: Tamarind intake is likely to help in delaying progression of fluorosis by enhancing urinary excretion of fluoride. Sponsorship: National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, India (ICMR). European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2002) 56, 82-85. DOI: 10.1038/sj/ejcn/1601287 Please see references material attached, especially: 1: Z Gesamte Hyg. 1977 Jan;23(1):14-20. Links [Results of animal experimental studies on rabbits with sodium fluoride and the effect of antidotes] [Article in German] Baer HP, Bech R, Franke J, Grunewald A, Kochmann W, Melson F, Runge H, Wiedner W. PMID: 842048 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Here is the research material on the fluoride antidote using boron: Fluoride 1981; 14(1):21-29 Boron as antidote to fluoride: effect on bones and claws in subacute intoxication of rabbits Elsair J, Merad R, Denine R, Azzouz M, Khelfat K, Hamrour M, Alamir B, Benali S, Reggabi M Laboratories of Physiology, Toxicology and Galenic Pharmacy, Medical Institute, Algiers, Algeria Summary: Rabbits were "subacutely" intoxicated by administration of 30 mg/kg/day of fluoride for 3 months followed by 15 mg/kg/day for a subsequent 3 months (F). Boron was given alone (B) as preventive and simultaneously with fluoride prophylactically (F Bp), as well as therapeutically namely midway during the experimental period (F Bpc) while fluoride was being administered and after it was discontinued (Bc compared with fluoirde interuption F*), at a constant F/B ratio. All groups were compared to normal controls. Boron administered during fluoride intoxication or after its interruption, reduces fluoremia and increases urinary fluoride excretion. Skeletal fluoride levels are directly relatd to those of claws. They bear no relationship to fluoride in hair. The high fluoride content in bone in lot F decreases with addition of boron. It is still high in lot F* but returns to normal in loc Bc. Calcium content of bones remains normal in all lots. Posterior pad radiography shows a cortical thickness in lot F which is less pronounced in lots F Bpc and F*, and returns to normal in lot Bc. "