We have discussed many times your need to read EVERY label… even those you think are safe. Even those things that you get from what you think is a holistic grocery store – Whole Foods has been in the news about the number of bad products that are on their shelves. So, take care when shopping – even in those “healthy” places. I try and check mine about once every 6 months. I’ve talked about Toothpaste before, this gives a big more information.
Look on the back of your toothpaste container. There you will find “Active Ingredient: Sodium Fluoride” and potentially some additional ingredients. Anytime you see the words “active ingredient” you need to take care. This ingredient could be dangerous if ingested. And this is very true with the active ingredient in toothpaste – fluoride. Also, take note of the caution on your toothpaste container – “Warnings: keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a POISON CONTROL CENTER immediately.” Why? Why would something potentially life threatening be added to something we use every day?
Sodium Fluoride is a VERY dangerous product when ingested. The story I have been told on why it is in the US water supply and in toothpaste is a sickening one – and I can’t tell you if it is 100% accurate or not – I will let you determine what you want to believe. Fluoride is a dangerous by-product of the creation of aluminum. As the production of aluminum grew in the US this toxic byproduct somehow had to be disposed of in such a way that it would not kill everything it came in contact with. Since a lethal dose (adult) of fluoride is 1 – 10 grams it would take something major to disperse the amount of fluoride being created. It was decided that the best way of dispersing this poison was to put it in the water supply. And to make it more palatable, it was added also to toothpaste and dentists were trained to believe that fluoride was a good thing. That it prevented cavities. This is true but untrue. As an antibacterial, it does kill bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities. HOWEVER, fluoride is toxic in minute quantities – causing decay of teeth, brain damage, bone damage, cancer.
The history of fluoride: https://iaomt.org/resources/fluoride-facts/fluoride-exposure-human-health-risks/
What else should you know about Fluoride? It is used in Prozac, rat poison, and Sarin Nerve Gas – yes, the same nerve gas that was released in the Japanese subway by terrorists. It has been shown to reduce lifespan, cause cancer, could be a factor in Alzheimer’s disease, infertility, brain abnormalities, and a variety of other life-threatening diseases. Remember that you get fluoride not only from your toothpaste – but also from your drinking water and your shower. Yes, you do absorb it into your body through your skin… are you thinking twice about those long hot showers you have been taking? I should hope so.
Fluoride never approved by FDA?: http://fluoridedangers.blogspot.com/2005/12/fluoride-never-fda-approved-for.html
How to make your own toothpaste: http://www.naturalnews.com/029140_toothpaste_fluoride.html
Blessings – E
Personal Hygiene – Toothpaste
