Florida Bans Forced Water Fluoridation for Health Freedom
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Florida has taken a significant step in promoting health freedom by prohibiting the fluoridation of public drinking water, making it only the second state in the nation to do so.
Governor Ron DeSantis has championed this decision, emphasizing the importance of individual choice in public health matters.
Critics of fluoride, including parents and health advocates, have long raised concerns over its potential risks, especially for children and pregnant women.
This legislative change is a response to growing scientific evidence linking fluoride exposure to neurodevelopmental issues, such as lower IQ and ADHD symptoms.
In framing the ban, DeSantis asserted, “When you do this in the water supply, you’re taking away a choice of someone who may not want to have overexposure to fluoride.”
The new law signifies a rejection of what many consider "forced medication" through our public water systems.
With the ban, Floridians are not denied access to fluoride—products like fluoridated toothpaste remain available—but they are no longer subjected to a mandatory addition of fluoride to their drinking water.
Florida's action follows a federal court ruling that raised flags over the safety of fluoridation practices, causing the Environmental Protection Agency to reevaluate its regulations.
Utah recently made headlines as the first state to enact a fluoride ban, highlighting a growing trend in the United States against mandatory fluoridation.
As Governor DeSantis noted alongside Florida officials, “Today we announce that drinking water will hydrate, not medicate. Florida water will be clean, it will be safe, and it will be medication-free.”
Despite opposition from dental associations advocating for fluoride's cavity-prevention benefits, officials are advocating for a more informed approach to public health that respects individual rights and choices.
With more than 60 communities across the nation having halted fluoridation, advocates hope this movement will lead to a nationwide reassessment of water fluoridation policies.
Florida’s decisive action underscores a commitment to prioritizing personal health choices and adapting public health practices to the latest scientific findings.
Sources:
naturalnews.com
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Governor Ron DeSantis has championed this decision, emphasizing the importance of individual choice in public health matters.
Critics of fluoride, including parents and health advocates, have long raised concerns over its potential risks, especially for children and pregnant women.
This legislative change is a response to growing scientific evidence linking fluoride exposure to neurodevelopmental issues, such as lower IQ and ADHD symptoms.
In framing the ban, DeSantis asserted, “When you do this in the water supply, you’re taking away a choice of someone who may not want to have overexposure to fluoride.”
The new law signifies a rejection of what many consider "forced medication" through our public water systems.
With the ban, Floridians are not denied access to fluoride—products like fluoridated toothpaste remain available—but they are no longer subjected to a mandatory addition of fluoride to their drinking water.
Florida's action follows a federal court ruling that raised flags over the safety of fluoridation practices, causing the Environmental Protection Agency to reevaluate its regulations.
Utah recently made headlines as the first state to enact a fluoride ban, highlighting a growing trend in the United States against mandatory fluoridation.
As Governor DeSantis noted alongside Florida officials, “Today we announce that drinking water will hydrate, not medicate. Florida water will be clean, it will be safe, and it will be medication-free.”
Despite opposition from dental associations advocating for fluoride's cavity-prevention benefits, officials are advocating for a more informed approach to public health that respects individual rights and choices.
With more than 60 communities across the nation having halted fluoridation, advocates hope this movement will lead to a nationwide reassessment of water fluoridation policies.
Florida’s decisive action underscores a commitment to prioritizing personal health choices and adapting public health practices to the latest scientific findings.
Sources:
naturalnews.com
naturalnews.com
naturalnews.com
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