Fluoride's Hidden Effects: Does it Mess with Your Hormones & Thyroid?
Dr. Rachel Hall, a holistic dentist from Brisbane Australia, explores the controversial topic of fluoride in her latest podcast on Dental Zone. Emphasizing its impact on systemic health, she questions traditional dentistry's reliance on fluoride.
Once viewed as a dental miracle, fluoride was promoted to eliminate tooth decay. However, Dr. Hall argues that despite fluoride being prevalent in water and toothpaste, it has not significantly reduced dental issues.
Countries in Europe have reduced fluoride usage due to several reasons: ineffective results on dental health, high costs, and health concerns.
Dr. Hall explains that fluoride's effect on the endocrine system, particularly the thyroid gland, stems from its interference with iodine, essential for thyroid hormone production. This results in the pituitary gland releasing more Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), potentially leading to hypothyroidism.
The podcast highlights fluoride's impact on the pineal gland, which is responsible for melatonin production, thereby disrupting sleep patterns and hormonal balance.
Research points towards fluoride affecting the pituitary gland by lowering thyroid hormone production and consequently leading to increased TSH levels, further affecting overall metabolic and reproductive health.
Dr. Hall recommends avoiding fluoride in dental care, citing alternatives such as good nutrition, use of hydroxyapatite toothpaste, and maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D and K2 for dental and systemic health without harmful endocrine impacts.
Addressing broader dental community attitudes, Dr. Hall notes potential pushback from mainstream dental professionals advocating fluoride, challenging them to reconsider its necessity especially given modern alternatives.
Dr. Hall's closing advice emphasizes lifestyle practices — maintaining a healthy diet, proper oral hygiene, and holistic care approaches to ensure strong dental and overall health without reliance on traditional fluoride treatments.
For more insightful conversations on holistic dental practices, she welcomes audiences to connect with her through the Dental Zone podcast.
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