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Iodine – literature search

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“Iodine deficiency has been called the world’s
major cause of preventable mental retardation.”

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Iodine Versus Fluorine
The thyroid gland uses tyrosine and the natural element iodine to make
thyroxine (T4), a thyroid hormone containing four iodine atoms.

The other, much more biologically active thyroid hormone is tri-iodothyronine (T3),
which has three iodine atoms
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Lack of dietary iodine has long been identified as the problem in diminished thyroid hormone synthesis. 
According to the International Council for the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders:

“Iodine deficiency has been called the world’s major cause of preventable mental retardation.

Its severity can vary from mild intellectual blunting to frank cretinism, a condition that includes gross mental retardation, deaf mutism, short stature, and various other defects… The damage to the developing brain results in individuals poorly equipped to fight disease, learn, work effectively, or reproduce satisfactorily.”

This crucial role of iodine is another reason why the thyroid gland is especially vulnerable today. Canadian researcher Andreas Schuld has documented more than 100 studies during the last 70 years that demonstrate adverse effects of fluoride on the thyroid gland.32 Schuld says:

“Fluorine, being the strongest in the group of halogens,
will seriously interfere with iodine and iodine synthesis, forcing more urinary
elimination of ingested iodine as fluoride ingestion or absorption increases.”
– John MacArthur

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Jorge Flechas – Iodine Deficiency & Cancer

Watch → HERE 

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The American Thyroid Association recommends women who are planning pregnancy, pregnant, or lactating should take 150 mcg of iodine.
Ideally, iodine supplementation should start 3 months prior to pregnancy…

IODINE AND PREGNANCY:
Mild to moderately LOW levels of iodine in early pregnancy may be associated with lower verbal IQ in children…

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Iodine Awareness Week – Antimicrobial Resistance Emergency +

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1.)  It has been known since the 1930s that the thyroid hormones control tooth eruption.

2.)  In China, entire villages are being relocated due to fluoride contamination.

3.)  Fluoridation delays the eruption of teeth because of its hypothyroid effect.

4.)  Dental fluorosis is a sign of thyroid dysfunction.

5.)  Any anti-thyroid substance administered during the time of enamel formation
will produce the effects seen in dental fluorosis.

6.)  Fluorides are acknowledged as the cause of thyroid cancer,
Kaschin-Beck disease and iodine deficiency.

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Newsweek 24 Feb.2015

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  Water fluoridation in England linked to higher rates of under-active thyroid  

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 Natural Sources of Fluorides – plants/food-Olree 

Plants and Foods Containing Fluorine – Dr. Olree  HERE

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Factors Often Overlooked In Fluoridation Research

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Dental fluorosis is a sign of thyroid dysfunction.
Any anti-thyroid substance administered during
the time of enamel formation will produce
the effects seen in dental fluorosis.

IODINE IS A HALOGEN

The halogens are a series of non-metal elemants:
       Fluorine, F
       Chlorine, Cl
       Bromine, Br
       Iodine, I 
       Astatine, At

“The problem is that fluoride is a ‘bully’. Any time an atom of fluoride
and an atom of any other halogen are in the same vicinity, the
fluoride will displace the other halogen and take its place.”
        – Dr. Terry Tennant, MD, MD(H), PSc.,D

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Full text ⇒  HERE  ⇐ New

The incidence of thyroid cancer has risen from 2% to 5% per decade.
If this trend continues, thyroid cancer may become the fourth
most common cancer in the United States by 2030.

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THE PINEAL GLAND-A Selection from Researchers

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Editor’s comment on the fluorine / iodine information above:

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This is universal, probably throughout time and most likely throughout
the cosmos. We realise that some dentists will see this as another
threat to their constant claims of fluoridation’s safety, but
to claim otherwise is to fly in the face of true science.
See also Periodic Table of the Elements 
[Notice the temperature slide !]

[ The photo above is from Mars where NASA found calcium fluoride. ]

Iodine on Mars

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See also info on → Perchlorate

Perchlorate Abundant in Desert

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Medical Monopoly

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Are you listening?

 

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At least 30 days prior to actually ceasing fluoridation,
the water supplier must notify Queensland Health
and again publish a notice at least once in a
newspaper circulating in the area service
by the water supply indicating the date
it intends to cease fluoridation.

DECOMMISSIONING FLUORIDATION PLANTS – Qld.

 

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Q – Can a local government elect to cease fluoridating communities that are currently fluoridated?

  A – Yes

Q – What is the process?

  A – Prior to ceasing fluoridation of a water supply that is currently

fluoridated the local government must have made a determination

that ceasing fluoridation is in the best interests of the community.

Once a decision has been made the local government must notify Queensland Health and publish a notice detailing the nature of the decision at least once in a newspaper circulating in the area serviced by the water supply to which the decision relates.

If the local government is not the water supplier for the community the water supplier must be informed of the decision and is bound by the Act to comply with it.

At least 30 days prior to actually ceasing fluoridation, the water supplier must notify Queensland Health and again publish a notice at least once in a newspaper circulating in the area service by the water supply indicating the date it intends to cease fluoridation.

Q – If a non-SEQ local government chooses to cease dosing in
certain communities, what costs incurred to date will be reimbursable?

  A – The majority of water suppliers outside south east Queensland that are currently dosing would have signed financial agreements under the Queensland Fluoridation Capital Assistance Program (QFCAP) administered by with the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP) to cover up to 100% of costs associated with the installation of fluoride dosing infrastructure. Where there are still claims outstanding under this program these may be submitted to DSDIP even if it is the local government’s decision to cease operation of the relevant infrastructure.

All QFCAP claims must be finalised prior to 30 June 2014 when this funding expires.

Costs that are not reimbursable include:

– costs associated with making the decision to cease fluoridation, including costs associated with compensation to other local governments or the water supplier

– costs associated with the safe decommissioning of fluoride dosing infrastructure

– costs associated with the operation and maintenance of fluoride dosing infrastructure including chemicals, power, operator wages and laboratory testing.

Q – What do we do with plant, equipment and consumables?

  A – Where a decision to cease fluoridation is made under the Act the water supplier should ensure that the fluoride dosing facility is fully decommissioned and any remaining fluoride chemicals are 2

disposed of, or removed from site, in compliance with legislative requirements pertaining to those particular chemicals.

Decommissioning should include the physical removal of the fluoride injection point, not just turning off the valve.

Schemes yet to commence fluoridating

Q – Will costs incurred in scoping to date be reimbursed if a local government determines it is not in the best interests of a community to proceed with fluoridation?

  A – Yes costs incurred in preparation for the installation of fluoride dosing infrastructure (concept design and tender related costs etc.) incurred in good faith will be reimbursed via the Queensland Fluoridation Capital Assistance Program administered by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.

The guidelines around reimbursements of costs where local governments choose not to fluoridate are currently being developed.

Costs associated with the making of the decision not to implement fluoridation cannot be claimed.

Q – If a Local Government is part way through implementation and determines it will not implement fluoridation will the cost of contract penalties be covered?

  A – The Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning is still considering this matter but the maximum amount available for reimbursement will not exceed the approved funding amount stated in the Financial Incentive Agreement.

Q – If a local government elects to continue and implement fluoridation, will all eligible costs be met?

  A – All local governments deciding to proceed with implementation of fluoridation will be able to claim up to 100% funding for the lowest cost option for the installation of fluoride dosing infrastructure. This funding is available from the Queensland Fluoridation Capital Assistance Program administered by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.

All funding claims made under this program must be finalised by 30 June 2014.

The water supplier must operate the plant in accordance with the requirements of the Water Fluoridation Act, Regulation and Code of Practice. The supplier must meet all ongoing operation and maintenance costs.

Q – Will an operating cost support fund be established to support smaller local governments?

  A – At present the government has not announced any financial assistance for ongoing operation and maintenance costs associated with fluoride dosing infrastructure. 3

Q – Will there be an opportunity in future for capital support costs if a local government decides to proceed with fluoridation?

  A – The Queensland Fluoridation Capital Assistance Program administered by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning currently provides up to 100% funding for the costs associated with the installation of fluoride dosing infrastructure.

This funding expires on 30 June 2014. At present there are no arrangements in place to assist local governments in meeting the costs of fluoride dosing infrastructure beyond this date.

SEQ and schemes where the Local Government is not the water supplier

Q – Where the local government is not the water supplier, who makes the decision about whether fluoridation is in the best interests of the community?

  A – The decision as to whether fluoridation is in the best interests of the community is always to be made by the local government.

Where the local government is not the water supplier the Act gives provision for the local government to consult with the water supplier about the cost implications, infrastructure arrangements and potential impact on other water supplies before making a decision as to whether fluoridation is in the best interests of a community.

Q – Where the local government is not the water supplier does the water supplier have to act on the decision to implement or cease fluoridation for a community?

  A – Yes, the Act states that the water supplier must comply with the decision made by the local government.

Q – Where the local government is not the water supplier and there are costs to the water supplier associated with implementing or ceasing fluoridation in line with a local government decision, who pays?

A – If a water supplier incurs costs in complying with the decision of a local government to implement or cease fluoridation the Act requires the local government to meet these costs.

Q – If an SEQ local government considers the interests of their communities are best served by discontinuing the supply of fluoridated water, how can they achieve this?

  A – The scenarios below provide some guidance on this point:

For communities served by Water Grid-connected water supply infrastructure, if all local governments in SEQ jointly make the decision to cease fluoridation of the drinking water that is supplied to them (or to their jointly owned Distributor/Retailers) by Seqwater, then Seqwater would have to cease fluoridation at all of their water treatment plants.

If only some local governments decided that the supply of fluoridated water to some part or all of their local government area should cease, but others wanted to continue fluoridation, then the obligation would lie with those local governments intending to discontinue fluoridation to implement this decision by negotiation with Seqwater and, potentially, the other impacted local governments. The negotiations would have to address measures to ensure there was no adverse impact on the water supply arrangements for other local governments in the SEQ region. All costs faced by Seqwater or the other impacted local governments, would be the responsibility of the local government or governments that took the decision to cease fluoridation.

A number of Seqwater-owned water treatment plants are not Grid-connected, and serve only one local government area. In these cases, if the relevant local government whose community or communities are served by the Seqwater treatment plant in question decides to discontinue water fluoridation, then Seqwater would have to cease adding fluoride to the relevant water supply.

Best interests of the community

Q – How does a local government determine whether fluoridation is in the best interests of the community?

  A – Queensland Health will not direct a local government as to how they determine what is in the best interests of their communities. However, local governments should note that the State Government continues to advocate for the inclusion of fluoride in drinking water.

Fluoridation has been proven as a safe and effective means of preventing tooth decay, for people of all ages and not just for children, and is supported by peak health bodies including the National Health and Medical Research Council, the Australia Dental Association, the Australian Medical Association and the World Health Organization.

When considering whether fluoridation is in the best interests of a community Queensland Health urges local governments to consider the significant oral health benefits that are associated with drinking water fluoridation. With the State Government covering up to 100% of the costs associated with the installation of fluoride dosing infrastructure, local governments should carefully balance the costs to rate payers of operating and maintaining fluoride dosing infrastructure against the cost to rate payers of dental visits associated with tooth decay.

Local governments are urged to ensure they consider their community as whole and not just the opinions of vocal anti-fluoride campaigners. Local governments should note that until the recent changes in the fluoride legislation those who are pro-fluoride have had no reason to voice their support and will not be well-versed in campaigning methods. Councillors should note that an LGAQ survey in 2005 showed that nearly 60% of Queenslanders surveyed favoured fluoridation, while only 21% were opposed to fluoridation. The Government believes that this strong community support for fluoridation should be considered and not just the views of a noisy minority.

Q – How can a local government dispel myths associated with fluoridation and get more information on the health benefits of fluoridation?

  A – Queensland Health is able to offer the services of oral health professionals to brief local government representatives on the health benefits of fluoridation and to assist Councillors to determine the credibility of common pro- and anti-fluoridation arguments. 5

To arrange a briefing, please contact Dr Greg Jackson, Director – Water Program, Queensland Health via (07) 332 89345.

Miscellaneous questions

Q – Are exemption applications granted or made under the old version of the Act valid?

  A – Any exemption given or exemption application made under the old version of the Act has no effect as fluoridation is no longer mandatory.

Q – Will the State indemnify a local government against all costs and expenses properly incurred, and not recovered, by it in relation to any proceeding taken against the local government as result of making a fluoridation decision.

  A – Yes. Local governments have been added to s96 of the Water Fluoridation Act which deals with the provision of indemnity.

Q – What requirements does a water supplier have to comply with if they decide to continue or proceed with the implementation of fluoridation?

  A – These have not changed with the recent amendments to the Act. A water supplier adding fluoride to a public potable water supply must comply with the requirements of the Water Fluoridation Act 2008, Water Fluoridation Regulation 2008 and Queensland Water Fluoridation Code of Practice.

Q – Can fluoride tablets be provided as an alternative to water fluoridation?

  A – Fluoride supplements, such as tablets and drops, do not provide the same benefit as water fluoridation for several reasons:

They are most likely to be used by the people who need them least – children with good oral hygiene and healthy diets

People who brush their teeth regularly with fluoridated toothpaste receive little, if any, additional benefit from fluoride tablets when sucked or swallowed once a day

People may not remember to take them, or may take too many

They increase the risk of dental fluorosis, without clear benefits

Animal experiments have shown that fluoride given once a day is more likely to cause fluorosis than the same amount of fluoride given intermittently throughout the day, as occurs with fluoridated water.

Since 2006, the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health has recommended that fluoride supplements should not be used. Therefore, since 2006, fluoride supplements have been progressively phased out nation-wide.

      The Queensland Government does NOT support the use of fluoride tablets.

  NEITHER DO WE  

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