You might think that this supplementation is a sensible idea. However, since the addition of fluoride to our drinking water there has been a directly related increase in the number of bone and joint related health problems recorded over the last 50 years. Numerous studies in different countries shave been conducted over the threat which fluoride poses to diseases such as arthritis, bone cancer and dental flourosis. Interesting the countries that decided not to add fluoride to the water have experienced similar decreases in dental treatments such as fillings as achieved by those who added fluoride. These improvements have been attributed to better standards of oral hygiene and not to the addition of fluoride shooting down the main argument advanced to support its addition.

Where the added fluoride content was 1.5mg, hip joint sufferers reported an increase in pain and stiffness while drinking fluoridated water. The risk of bone fracture increased and it triggered more serious health problems, including damage to the brain and thyroid gland!

Skeletal fluorosis is another bone and joint condition is associated with prolonged exposure to high concentrations of fluoride such as the ones found in drinking water. It causes fragile bones to have lower tensile strength. It is not easily recognizable until it reaches its advanced stage. In its early stages, its symptoms may resemble those of arthritis. Fluoride decreases bone density and appears to aggravate the growth of osteophytes present in the bone and joints, resulting in joint stiffness and pain.

Further studies have now confirmed a dramatic increase in bone cancer in young males exposed to fluoride during growth of the bones and a 5% increase in all types of cancers in fluoridated communities. Fluoride also can have a deleterious effect on bone growth and cause premature joint and ligament ageing. Because fluoride causes bones to become brittle they are more prone to experience more fractures. Joints which occur around diseases or fractured bones are evidently affected.

The conclusion is that we do not really need fluoride in our drinking water as it carries too many risks that we cannot overlook. There are many misleading facts regarding fluoride and one needs to be weary of profit seeking companies who persuasively promote the consumption of fluoride. A number of years ago a book was published called “The fluoride conspiracy”. This is a factual account of the various games that were played and the deliberate misinformation around the benefits of adding fluoride. This is a frightening book and would be worthy of an x files episode if it wasn’t true! This is still available and is well worth reading.

If the water in your area has been fluoridated there are certain filters which will reduce the amount of fluoride in water. Many of the standard jug filters won’t remove this. You tend to need a distiller, although there are a number of commercial products designed delibrately to remove flouride and disinfection by-products. Some people may have also access uncontaminated spring water. Pure drinking water is a precious resource and we need to what we drink to safeguard against many of today’s more serious health problems.

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Tai Chi Helps prevent Osteoporosis

In China, it has long been held that Tai Chi is an excellent exercise to improve balance and maintain joint health. A recent study has showed just how effective this can be and is the latest in a long line of reports confirming it’s benefits.

The journal “Arch Phys Med Rehabil” recently reviewed the evidence and published it’s conclusions. ‘evidence for Tai Chi exercise as an intervention to reduce rate of bone loss in post menopausal women’ is the name of this study.

Using a combination of randomized controlled trials and cohort studies in addition to examining other cross-sectional studies, they looked at the evidence around Tai Chi promoting bone density. They identified  6 studies that provided the appropriate data. They summarised that that those who practised Tai Chi for a number of years had higher BMD than their peers who did not. They also found that practitioners showed slower rates of post menopausal bone density decline.

Steve’s Health Answers Comments

Tai Chi is an ancient martial art and health care practice with a surprising depth. There is a great emphasis on letting the bones take the load rather than the muscles. When your alignment is correct, there is only a minimal involvement of the muscles increasing the stresses on the bones. This stimulation encourages the bones to get denser and absorb more calcium.

In addition, Tai Chi makes a lot of spiralling motions that twist and wrap the the tendons around the bones literally squeezing them and the bone marrow. Originally this was done to generate a power that is simply not obvious and bears little relationship to the physique of the person. Over time, these practices have been more used for their health benefits. It is not unusual to see very elderly Chinese people who have a surprising degree of flexibility and grace which they attribute to their Tai Chi practice.

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