Recent studies have shown that fluoridated water may be responsible for a 5-point drop in children’s IQs. So, fluoride is literally a “No-Brainer”!
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Unincorporated Lee County Florida went Fluoride Free, thanks to Cecil Pendergrass, who got it on the agenda. I reached out to Cecil about a month ago to help get it on the agenda, and he ran with it immediately. I also wish to thank Brian Hamman for seconding Cecil’s motion, Chair Kevin Ruane for his graciousness while chairing, and Commissioners David Mulicka and Mike Greenwell, who were also very supportive. Compared to other government meetings, Lee BoCC meetings really are more constituent-friendly. Click here to watch the video. We won the battle, but don’t rest just yet. We are still in the war. To learn more, visit leerepublican.com/political-issues/fluoride-free-in-lee/

It’s hard to keep up with all of the cities and counties in Florida that have recently voted to either end fluoridation, or to defeat motions to repair their broken systems and turn them back on. I believe Lee County has become the 41st county in FL that does not add fluoride, not to mention all of the cities and other municipalities.

Yes, Lee BoCC voted to end the practice of adding fluorosilicic acid to the water system, but there are still municipalities that we need to work on in Lee County, that may also be adding it. I count 5, but a source from the utilities dept. told Fox-4 that it was maybe up to 10 water districts not controlled by Lee County Utilities (LCU). We have already begun that process. If you want to help in that effort, please email [email protected]

Over the last 10-15 years of being aware of the problems caused by fluoride, I have to admit that, other than making my own toothpaste (see recipe at end) or using Reverse Osmosis, I never felt like there was much I could do about it on a broad scale, to put its use to an end. The times, they are a changin’. The Dominos are falling. The House of Cards is collapsing. And, with every win, two more communities are emboldened to be next.

If you have felt too small to make change, I assure you, there is more that you can do. Beginning with joining LCRA, or at least subscribing to our emails. LCRA is an Action-Oriented organization. We don’t just sit around talking about the problems, we take action, and get results.

If you are in Florida, outside of Lee County, go to floridarepublicanassembly.org and find your county.

If you are outside of Florida, go to www.nationalrepublicanassemblies.com to find your state.

But, how did fluoride get its start; how did we get to the point of thinking poisoning our own people was a good idea? I’ll lay out my findings and opinions that I have gleaned over time. You may have found additional info. Feel free to leave a comment after reading.

Fluoride is an Essential Mineral?!

Yeah, not so much. To begin with, just because a mineral or chemical is on the Periodic Table, does not mean drinking it is safe, effective, or advisable. Remember, lead, arsenic, uranium and plutonium are all on the Periodic Table, too, but I wouldn’t recommend drinking or eating them. Those pushing for widespread fluoride use try to equate it to an essential mineral, like iron.

Secondly, fluorosilicic acid is not the same thing as the element found on the Periodic Table. The element, Fluorine, is not even what we’re talking about, here. And, thank God, because it would be equally toxic.

Let’s take a look at the Tale of Two “Fluorides”.

1. Fluorine is the chemical element on the Periodic Table
   1. Symbol is F.
   2. Atomic number is 9.
   3. Highly toxic.
   4. The most reactive element on the Periodic Table.
   5. Not found in nature, except for a short existence as a poisonous gas during volcanic activity.
2. Calcium Fluoride is the term commonly used to refer to fluoride in drinking water.
   1. Some calcium fluoride can be “naturally” occurring.
      (not what they put in our water)
   2. Some can come from pollution, such as uranium fluoride, aluminum fluoride, hydrogen fluoride, agricultural chemical runoff, etc.
   3. Fluorosilicic acid - used in artificially fluoridated water supplies:
      1. A.K.A. hydrofluorosilicic acid, sodium fluorosilicate, or sodium fluoride.
      2. These chemicals are contaminated with other toxins, such as arsenic, lead and hydrogen fluoride
      3. Artificial fluoridation chemicals primarily originate as the waste products of the fertilizer industry and metal manufacturing (namely aluminum), not from naturally occurring sources.
      4. Particularly strong bond, but can dissociate in water and form other bonds with other metals available in the water, which vary greatly.
      5. Dissociated fluoride ions can convert to caustic hydrogen fluoride in the stomach, kidney, gut or bladder, causing inflammatory conditions and cell death.

All fluorides are toxins. Fluorides damage mammals, amphibians, insects, plants and soil chemistry.

No wonder The Wicked Witch of The West melted when Dorothy threw fluoridated water on her. Now, it all makes perfect sense. It was the fluorosilicic acid, not the water.

History of Fluoride

WWII brought in the aluminum age, to fill a need for a strong but lightweight metal. Massive aluminum production during the war created a massive amount of slag waste. After the war, a study was conducted to test whether burying this waste would be safe in our water table. Docility was observed in animal testing, and spawned an idea… easily controlled populace. Thus began “The Dumbing Down of America”.

“But, how do we get them to take it?”

In 1945, Grand Rapids MI became the testing ground for fluoridating the municipal potable water system. This study was conducted for ten years, before opening up water fluoridation widespread.

Toothpaste

In the mid-50’s sugar alcohols, like Xylitol and Erythritol were discovered to feed the good bacteria in oral biome, while killing or starving the bad bacteria. Cane sugar does the exact opposite, promotes bad bacteria and kills good bacteria, causing dental caries, which lead to cavities. Nowadays, the industry uses sorbitol in toothpaste, mouthwash, and sugar-free gums/mints. Same difference.

Around the same time that they began using sugar alcohols in toothpaste, they began adding aluminum-slag-waste I mean “Cavity-Fighting-Fluoride” (yeah, that sounds better) to toothpaste, claiming it was responsible for that which the sugar alcohols were actually scientifically proven to do… support a healthy oral biome, which in turn, fights cavities. So, the Xylitol does all the work, and the toxic fluoride takes the credit?! Fluoride sounds like a RINO.

Fluoride Fights Cavities!

So, yes, slightly. There is some evidence that fluoride causes the body to produce a thin layer over tooth enamel, thereby protecting it. But, does that mean that fluoride is the best way to cause the body to produce that layer? I would argue that every time we try to play God, and reengineer his design in our own image, we lose.

Furthermore, current studies now show that the film created in this way is so thin, it would take 2,000 treatments to make a difference. That does NOT mean that if you brush twice a day, after 1,000 days, you will have achieved the goal. Life happens during that 1,000 days, eroding away at that layer you are attempting to create. One step forward and one step back. I think the Deep-State calls that “Net-Zero”

Why don’t we instead study naturopathic methods to stimulate that protective layer? My guess is that it would make too much sense. How would that help get rid of the industrial waste? For me, that’s anecdotal evidence that the goal is to find a use for this waste, not make strides in dental care.

Over the last ten years, I have adapted many different trial/error toothpaste recipes. See my current fluoride-free toothpaste recipe at the end of this article. It’s super easy and cost-effective to make. And, it’s way better for you, your teeth, and especially… your brain. Careful, though… it may make you awake from the Matrix and get off the couch. Sleep-walking relatives and friends will likely stop talking to you. Especially if they were trained in Fluoride-funded dental colleges.

What Has Changed?

There seems to be a swell of change on a myriad of controversial topics these days. In some ways, the age of Trump’s MAGA/America-First movement is partly credited. It has empowered grassroots activists to get off the couch. If that’s you, Get Involved NOW! Trump is not going to fix your local problems. In fact, to those who say “Trump got elected, we can relax and go back to sleep on the couch”, you are not the solution, but the problem. This movement will be short-lived, and barely effective. The Deep-State will just bide their time, until the next Uniparty popular President, and reinstate themselves as your overlord and master.

And, whether dealing with local, state, or national politicians, we must NEVER praise or condemn the individual politician. We must praise and condemn their behavior. For example, I both “praise” and “condemn” Trump’s behavior. The President is coming out strong on many fronts. But, then he’s flirting with AI mRNA tech and The American Gaza Riviera. To me… those are NOT good things.

My point is, even when dealing with your favorite County Commissioner or School Board Member… you must hold them accountable, without getting personal, or emotionally invested. They will respond more favorably, as is evidenced by the BoCC vote on 2/4/25.

RFK Jr.

Making America Healthy Again. Kennedy’s stance on mRNA first got me interested in his opinions. His stance on fluoride has brought this issue into the national spotlight.

Dr. Joseph Ladapo

"We are issuing guidance to every community, every municipality, every county in Florida, to stop adding fluoride to their community water systems," said Dr. Ladapo.

Dr. Ladapo has come out against fluoride, both personally, and as FL Surgeon General, issuing guidance. He has stated that if you asked him 6-8 months ago, he would have said that it’s not really on his radar. He has attributed the Federal Court’s Order to the EPA as his wakeup call.

Dr. Malin accompanied him to the Tavares City Council Meeting on 12/18/24, where the vote to remove fluoride was successful. Their speeches were very instrumental, and can be found here and here.

Dr. Ladapo was gracious enough to attend the Lee BoCC meeting on 2/4/25, and was very well received by everyone (except two snowflakes wearing masks and carrying a “Resist” plackard).

Local, State, and National Organizations

Get involved with the movers and shakers. And, if you are in these organizations, remember that partnering with each other, instead of competing with each other or fighting for the spotlight, is crucial. When it becomes about our egos or own personal Glory-Story, we all lose.

Lee County Republican Assembly partnered with Stand For Health Freedom, and as a result, we had great success in Lee. Could we have done it without SFHF? Sure. We have enough members who are well versed on the topic. We have the connections to our local politicians. But, SFHF has been getting this done in other localities. The Kiley’s have a cookie-cutter campaign already in use. We didn’t have to reinvent the wheel, although we did slightly tweak it for Lee.

More importantly… We are stronger in numbers. I also want to give a shout out to Priscilla Gray from Collier County, who first contacted me about getting this started in Lee a couple months ago, and put this on our radar. Priscilla has been in the fight since the 70’s with Phyllis Schlafly. She is truly a treasure.

Florida Republican Assembly is interested in making this a statewide issue. If you’re in another FL County, please reach out to us, and we’ll put you in touch with Lou Marin.

It’s Safe to Go Back in the Water Now, Right?

Well, not so fast. First, fluorosilicic acid has a half-life of roughly 20 years. Water treatment plants treat sewage, and put that water back into play. Treatment plants do not remove fluoride. So, ending the practice does not remove it from our water.

Fluoride is found in so many products, and I imagine that as we continue to win getting it removed from the water, the industry will look for new and innovative disposal methods of their industrial waste.

I recently heard they are looking at adding it to asphalt, presumably so when the sun heats the road, and the rain run-off soaks in the ground, they can continue adding it to our water by other delivery methods.

Many municipalities that no longer fluoridate are at 2 or 3 times the limit. Why? Is it getting in the water by other means? Did they over-fluoridate so much in the past, that it accumulated? Remember, waste-water treatment doesn’t remove it, so it’s like a closed loop system.

So, this is all just a first step at getting fluoride out of people’s bodies.

Bob’s Toothpaste

Everyone has heard of Tom’s Toothpaste. It’s a well known brand of fluoride-free toothpaste. I recommend it for those who are not DIY types.

Here’s my current recipe, subject to change, as I learn and grow…

Bob’s Toothpaste

I quadruple this recipe (easier to use an immersion blender when there's more volume), but if you want to try a small test batch first...

Whisk dry goods in bowl:

• 1-1⁄2 T. Bentonite Clay
• 2 t. Baking Soda
• 1 t. Calcium Carbonate (optional)
• 2 T. Xylitol/Erythritol (I use a mixture of both, 50/50)
• 1⁄2 t. Charcoal (optional)

Set dry goods aside.

In measuring cup, whisk:

• 2 T. Coconut oil
• 20 Drops of essential oil (cinnamon, tea tree, clove, rosemary, grapefruit, germanium, thieves, frankincense, or peppermint) I prefer cinnamon

Pour into double boiler

In same meas. cup, add and whisk:

• 1 T. Distilled Water
• 1⁄8-1⁄4 t. Lecithin (binder between water and oil)

Add to double boiler and heat liquid just enough to whisk

When liquid is well mixed, slowly whisk in the mixed dry goods

Blend with an immersion blender (or whisk), just until right consistency (like toothpaste)

(It can over-blend to a hard paste. Still usable, but less user-friendly)

Place in a sealable container.

I use an injector to refill old toothpaste tube, or keep in spare Magic Bullet cup.

Enjoy a fluoride-free, cavity-fighting brush

Free Bonus…

I also use Xylitol mixed with water and cinnamon oil in a small pocket dropper (reused ‘ICY Breeze’). It’s a great way to return the biome to normal, for fresh breath on the go.

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