Tarot Reading for January 2016
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Blog #52: Is Fluoride Really Dangerous?
Legacy of the Divine Tarot
ACE OF CUPS: The start of the new year is a good
opportunity to meet new people, especially those who are positive and upbeat.
New relationships can come your way if you make an effort to get out, attend
events and gatherings, and bring fun and play into your life. This can also be a time of reigniting the
spark of current romantic relationships by getting out of your routine and doing
things you have never done before—exciting, inspirational activities such as
traveling to new places (which don’t have to be very far away), going to
concerts or plays that are uplifting, or just planning ahead to spend more time
together.
2 OF SWORDS: The new year may bring with it some decisions
that need to be made about where your life is headed for the next several
months. Be sure to take a balanced
approach to any decision-making that is required--use your analytical left
brain to fully assess the situation, identifying pros and cons. Your intuitive right brain will help when you
ask yourself how you feel about the issue—what would be best for you, or what
would make you happy. This approach will allow you to see any potential
pitfalls that may get in the way of clear thinking and making wise choices.
JUSTICE: See January as an opportunity to introduce
more balance and harmony into your life. Perhaps last year you spent too much
time working rather than setting aside play time, or maybe you could have
worked more efficiently, thus allowing more social time. If we don’t have fun, we may start to view
life as boring, becoming restless and dissatisfied. Start today by promising yourself that at
least once a week you will do something that makes you smile and that brings
joy into your heart. It can be merely
going outdoors, seeing a movie, exploring a new place you have never been, or
being with friends you haven’t seen in a while.
5 OF WANDS: Some challenges may arise during the month,
but this does not mean that you have to stay in a negative space of worry and
anxiety. It is all about perception,
and how you view a difficulty or bump in the road. If you take a playful approach rather than
one of doubt or fear, you will see that the issue may not be as bad as you made
it out to be in the first place. Trust
that you will be able to deal with it; ask for help if you need it, and then go
ahead and do something to handle it. You
have the ability to do this as long as you don’t wallow in feelings of
insecurity or any kind of negative energy.
See the new year giving you the resources you need to tackle any
challenge that arises.
TRENDS FOR THE
MONTH: January will be filled with
some exciting possibilities that can increase your sense of happiness and
gratitude for the entire year. Seek out
new relationships by making a conscious effort to attend gatherings or meetings
where you know like-minded people will be.
Put a spark in a romantic relationship by doing something different for
a change—get out of old ruts, and you may be amazed at the results. Bring equilibrium into your life by
approaching decisions through a combination of intellect and intuition. Continue to stay balanced by enjoying more
fun times with friends and family rather than feeling guilty for engaging in
play time; you deserve some rest and recreation. Re-create what you want this
year to be! See difficulties or
challenges as hurdles that you can easily cross, knowing that a positive
attitude will go a long way.
Blog #52: Is Fluoride Really
Dangerous?
Retrieved from www.askdrmaxwell.com
Fluoride is the chemical that was been put into drinking water in the 1940’s, and it was introduced into toothpaste in 1955. Fluorides are compounds containing a mixture of fluorine with another substance, usually a metal (such as sodium fluoride or stannous fluoride). Once fluorides are ingested, they are absorbed into the blood through the digestive system and collect in areas high in calcium, such as bones and teeth.
The purpose of adding fluoride to drinking water was to
prevent tooth decay, but over the years the addition of this chemical into our
water has become wrought with controversy.
Some points to be aware of:
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has never
approved fluoride for use in water. In fact, research has shown that
fluoridated water is not even necessary, since we already get over 300% of the
American Dental Association’s recommended amount from other sources (such as
food, toothpaste, mouth rinses, beverages other than water); many foods and
beverages are processed using fluoridated water.
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The chemicals used for fluoridation are not pure
products but instead are byproducts of aluminum and fertilizer
manufacturing. As a result, they are
toxic and have high amounts of heavy metals such as arsenic, lead, and
chromium.
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In 1993, the National Research Council
acknowledged that city municipal drinking water supplies may result in dental
fluorosis in about 10% of the population.
Dental fluoridation is a condition characterized by the mottling
(staining) or corrosion (pitting) of teeth.
It happens mostly in infancy and early childhood, and occurs in high
levels of fluoridation. Dental cavities may be prevented with lower
levels of fluoride. That is why it
is extremely important to know the level of fluoridation in your drinking
water.
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Bottle-fed babies receive the highest amounts of
fluoride when their formula is mixed with fluoridated water.
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Fluoride accumulates in the body. Healthy kidneys will excrete 50-60% of
fluoride ingested, and whatever is left is stored in the bones and pineal
gland. (See Blog #11 for an article on
the effects of fluoride on the pineal gland.)
Ø
Some research has also shown that fluoride may
be associated with brain damage, lowered IQ, early puberty, reproductive
problems, thyroid function, arthritis, hip fractures in the elderly, kidney
disease, and even cancer. Although there is no conclusive evidence showing that
fluoride plays a role in these diseases, you should use your own discretion
when drinking fluoridated water.
Ø
The U.S. is certainly in the minority of
countries that fluoridate its water. Only ten other countries have the majority
of their populations drinking fluoridated water—including Australia, Chile, Israel,
Malaysia, New Zealand, and Brunei. It
does make one wonder why this might be so.
Ø
If you are drinking bottled water, be sure to
check what the fluoride level is. The U.S. Public Health Service says that a
moderate amount between 0.7 and 1.2 milligrams per liter of water is all that
is necessary to prevent tooth decay. The
EPA recommends a maximum of 2.0 milligrams per liter to protect children from
dental fluorosis. The maximum amount allowed
by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is 4.0 milligrams per liter. Anything above these amounts could lead to
problems.
So if fluoride can be such a problem, why is it still put in municipal
drinking water? At least two reasons
have been proposed:
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Dentists have been saying for so long (since the
1960’s) that fluoride is essential for good dental health that they for the
most part are totally in favor of continuing to promote fluoridated toothpaste
and water. Old habits die hard, and some
of them are not even open to the possibility that fluoride may be a problem.
Ø
Fluoride is a toxic by-product in the
manufacture of manmade chemicals, and to dispose of it may be costly. So lobbyists for these industries continue to
present “scientific” studies showing the value of putting fluoride in
water. In short, there is much profit
for these companies in down-playing the dangers of fluoride.
So what is the answer? If you want to be on the safe side, the
best course of action is to reduce the amount of fluoride you ingest. You can do this by drinking filtered or purified
water. If you drink bottled water, make
sure that the amount of fluoride lies in the safe zone discussed above. Other tips include:
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Avoid processed and packaged food.
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Buy fluoride-free toothpaste.
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Avoid fluoride dental treatments.
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Filter tap water.
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Don’t drink sodas, coffee, or iced tea at
restaurants.
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Don’t drink bottled water (unless it’s European
water).
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Order European mineral water in restaurants.
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Drink wine and beer imported from Europe.
There is a lot of information on the internet that can be further
researched to help you make a sound decision.
Sources
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/athome/water-fluoridation-and-cancer-risk
