They won the fluoride lawsuit!

Food and Water Watch, Moms Against Fluoridation, other non profits, individuals, and the Fluoride Action Network have been working since 2016 to get the EPA to examine the practice of adding fluoride, a known neurotoxin, to drinking water.

They sued, and the EPA drug the case out for SEVEN YEARS!  The stalling was epic.  Finally on September 24th 2024, a US District Court in California Court ruled that;

“fluoridation of water at 0.7 milligrams per liter (“mg/L”) – the level presently considered “optimal” in the United States – poses an unreasonable risk of reduced IQ in children.”

Wait! What?  Isn’t fluoride good for us?

The short answer is, Nope!

We have had evidence since at least the 1920’s.  The dangers of fluoride to health were well documented by the 1930’s.  Kaj Eli Roholm studied workers exposed to fluoride and documented crippling arthritis, hardening of ligaments, skin rashes and stomach problems.  He suspected fluoride caused neurological problems.  Roholm confirmed research done at Johns Hopkins in 1925 proving that fluoride exposure caused mottling (tooth discoloration), and weakening of teeth resulting in damage, and cavities.

Every tube of fluoride containing toothpaste carries the following warning.

“Keep out of reach of children under 6 yrs. of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.”

Throughout the trial the EPA never disputed that fluoride is neurotoxic.

It has long been know that the levels of fluoride in water pose a health risk to babies born to mothers drinking fluoridated water, particularly those whose only nourishment is from formula made with fluoridated water.  The neurotoxic effects of fluoride have been proven to lower the IQ of these children.

This case has brought to light that the claims made by the American Dental Association, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control that fluoride in drinking water is safe, were just that, claims.  There was no evidence to support them.

So what happened? 

As in many things you just need to follow the money.  I will refer you to Christopher Bryson’s Book The Fluoride Deception for more details.

How does this impact you?

If you have well water or other non municipal source of water you may have some naturally occurring fluoride in your water but there would not be any added.

If you have “city water” or any water piped into your home where you pay a monthly utility bill your water is likely treated and MAY have fluoride added to it.  Local authorities responsible for providing drinking water provide yearly reports on the results of water quality testing.  If you have never looked at one of these reports now is a good time.  Just call the number on your water bill or go to their website.  You should easily be able to find a recent water quality report. This will detail if fluoride is added to your water.  If you do have fluoride added to your water, give them a call and let them know you would like them to stop.

For more details please visit flouridealert.org.  Their tireless efforts have finally succeeded in sounding an alarm the EPA can no longer ignore.

For a list of references email info@jodypowellnd.com

How the water you drink may help prevent Alzheimer's

I have recently been learning more about Chris Exley’s research into Aluminum.  I wanted to bring to your attention a study he published in 2012 showing that drinking silicon-rich mineral water increased excretion of aluminum in urine.  Some participants in the 12 week study with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s showed improvement in their cognitive abilities.  For those of you who are unaware of the links between aluminum and Alzheimer's disease I will be reviewing another study by Exley next time where he looked at levels of aluminum in the brains of people who died with Alzheimer’s disease (spoiler alert they had high levels of aluminum).  The only silicon-rich mineral water brands that I know are available in the US are Volvic and Fiji.  I hate to recommend bottled water due to all the packaging waste, but the fact is many of us do use bottled water on a regular basis and now we may have a way to help our bodies detox aluminum when we do it.  

Some sad news about bacon, and other processed meats

I love bacon, and I have been telling people for years they should probably eat more of it. Preferably from pastured pigs. Lard can be high in Vitamin D but only if the pigs are raised outside in the sunlight which doesn’t happen in commercial hog production. The other thing that happens in commercial production of pork products is the addition of nitrates and nitrites. You have probably heard of these guys and perhaps attempted to avoid them. Some people react to them with headaches, and they have been linked to increased cancer rates. Children, one of the largest consumers of nitrate and nitrite laden hot dogs are especially susceptible to the cancer inducing ingredient. It is not the nitrates and nitrites themselves it is compounds formed when they react with compounds in meat which cause the problem. This has been know for decades but the meat processing industry has done a great job of convincing us that it isn’t a problem. Why? Because using nitrate and nitrate to cure meats is cheaper than other methods. So what is one to do? First look to local butchers and food producers and ask how they process their meats. There are ways to do it without nitrates and nitrites. These methods will usually result in products which are less pink, and more expensive. Of course my argument there is which do you prefer more expensive meat or cancer? Then consider switching your breakfast meat to sausage, or steak, and when you have that occasional slice of pizza opt for sausage instead of pepperoni. For an in depth discussion of this topic I encourage you to read this article from the Guardian “Yes, bacon really is killing us”.

Roundup on your food

The very popular pesticide Roundup (glyphosate) is getting a lot of press right now. The most recent verdict in California awarded a couple 2 billion dollars because the jury determined that Roundup caused their cancer (non-hodgkins lymphoma). This article explains that glyphosate is regularly sprayed on crops from a few days to 2 weeks before harvest. Because glyphosate kills the crop it speeds up the drying of it so harvest can be done sooner and there are less weeds in the way. Unfortunately for us, this chemical has been found to cause cancer and is an endocrine disruptor. Here is a quote directly from the article by Ken Roseboro titled Why is glyphosate sprayed on crops right before harvest.

“Along with wheat and oats, glyphosate is used to desiccate a wide range of other crops including lentils, peas, non-GMO soybeans, corn, flax, rye, triticale, buckwheat, millet, canola, sugar beets and potatoes. Sunflowers may also be treated pre-harvest with glyphosate, according to the National Sunflower Association.” - Ken Roseboro EcoWatch

If you want to avoid eating roundup, limiting your consumption of conventionally grown versions of the above foods will help.

Does Nestle own your favorite supplement company?

Nestle finalized a deal in 2018 to purchase Atrium a company which owns the popular supplement brands Garden of Life, Seroyal, Wobenzym, Douglas Laboratories, Pure Encapsulations, Pharmax, Genestra Brands, Orthica, AOV, Minami, Klean Athelete, and Tropic. As you may know Nestle has come under fire in the past for pushing infant formula to replace breast milk. The reduction in breastfeeding rates due to the companies practices are alarming. The marketing of formula in impoverished communities is especially disturbing since using formula can cause a mothers milk supply to slow or stop and then she is dependent upon formula she must buy. This practice has also resulted in illness and death for many infants due to the mixing of formula with unclean drinking water, and the dilution of formula to save money which deprives the infant of nutrition. Nestle has also been criticized for profiting from public water sources in order to sell bottled water. This has occurred in communities with water restrictions due to drought and where residents have no access to clean water. For those of you who are not interested in supporting Nestle I can offer you suggestions on alternate products.

Order directly from Standard Process- cheaper than amazon!

 

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Patient direct ordering from Standard Process is finally here.  I know some of you have found Standard Process products available on Amazon.  I cannot argue with the convenience of Amazon especially with free shipping.  Personally I avoid it as their treatment of employees gets very negative press, and many sellers are shifty.  Those who have used Amazon for Standard Process supplements may have noticed the prices tend to be higher, sometimes MUCH higher than my prices.  Here is how it works.  Standard Process prefers that all of their supplements are sold by Doctors.  This is because they believe the relationship between health care professionals and patients is critical in supporting the best health outcomes, and the Doctors who are approved to sell Standard Process supplements have the education to understand the needs of their patients and recommend appropriate products and dosages.  We can also respond if there were ever a problem.  When you see products on Amazon they are being sold by folks violating the Standard Process policy.  Basically a Doctor, or more likely a patient, places large orders of supplements then resells them online.  This is why the prices are higher because they need to make a profit over the retail price they paid.  These sellers are being shut down by Standard Process as soon as possible, but they know they are doing something wrong and actively evade discovery by changing identities and websites.  

 

Now rather than using Amazon you can place an order directly from the company while still under the supervision of your Doctor.  Basically, you sign up at StandardProcess.com and I give you a special code to set up an account under my account.  Then you can order your products to be delivered directly to you right from the company.  Shipping is a flat rate of $10, (cheaper than for me!).  This skips having to call me.  Of course I love talking to you, and knowing how you are doing, but I get that life is busy.  I am very happy that now you can place an order at 2am if you like and get what you need through a legitimate pathway and I can be sure you are getting quality products.  If you are a patient, give me a call or send me an email and I will give you instructions.

Vitamin D is rat poison

It's true.  Google cholecalciferol (the fancy name for Vitamin D) and pesticide.  The same Vitamin D that is in your supplements is used to bait mice and rats and kill them.  Yes the dose matters.  You can have low Vitamin D and it can impact your bone health, but the "experts" are still arguing over what the magic number is for Vitamin D levels and which test is best.  What concerns me is that people apply the logic that if a little is good, a lot must be better and then they take high daily doses of synthetic Vitamin D not realizing there can be negative effects (remember the rats).  I am concerned they may be causing more harm than good.  Vitamin D pulls calcium from the digestive tract and other tissues into the blood.  If you pull too much calcium into the blood it's called Hypercalcemia.  Hypercalcemia can lead to abdominal pain, kidney stones, bone loss and bone pain, impaired cognitive function, depression, abnormal heart rhythm, and cardiac arrest.  This is why high dose Vitamin D can kill rodents.  I have said it before and now I will say it again.  You should be getting your vitamins from high quality plant and animal foods, and supplements made from them, not synthetic vitamins.  You should also be consulting with someone who is well educated about vitamins, nutrition, and human biochemistry, about your supplements.  I am biased but I think a Naturopathic Doctor, Chiropractor, or Osteopathic Physician are likely your best bets for that kind of information.  Although, many of them will still recommend high doses of synthetic vitamins so choose carefully.  I do not recommend ANY commercially available calcium or Vitamin D supplements.  I look at blood work, find out if you have any deficiency symptoms and perform simple tests to determine if you need help balancing your calcium levels and then recommend food based solutions not rat poison.

New Location!

I have moved.  My new address is 356 Village Drive Hedgesville, WV 25427.  Hours by appointment only.  I hope to be able to catch up with some patients in the new portals space early morning and late evening once they are all set up.  Phone number is the same 970-236-6178.

Homeopathy and the Flu

I just came across this article about Homeopathy and the flu.  I have helped countless people deal with symptoms of the flu with basic nutrition, supplements, Hydrotherapy, and Homeopathy.  Homeopathy has been wildly successful throughout history for the flu, it proved much more effective than conventional medicine for the famous 1918 Spanish flu and it is still very effective today.  In a short 30 minute visit I can explain a naturopathic approach to the flu and set you up with the tools you need to heal naturally.  Call today for a flu preparedness visit in person or by phone 970-236-6178.  Just $60 until the end of February.

Should you get a Tetanus Shot?

Many of the people who read my blog, or go to Naturopathic Doctors have educated themselves to some extent on vaccines.  They may follow the recommended schedule, not vaccinate at all, or fall somewhere in between (this is the biggest group).  I thought this article explaining tetanus, and the options for tetanus shots in the US might be helpful to many of you.  Click here for the article.  

Anxiety caused by a nutritional deficiency?

Its true.  There are many causes of anxiety, and nutritional deficiencies are one of them.  Research studies have proven that deficiencies in the following vitamins can cause anxiety;

Carnitine                   Chromium                  Vitamin D                 Vitamin E                 Vitamin B3

Vitamin B6               Zinc                                Folate                          Inositol                      Choline

Serine                        Copper                           Magnesium               Selenium

 

Wouldn't you like to know if you are deficient in one of these?  You can find out with a simple blood test.  Unfortunately your primary care Doctor cannot order this test.  It is done by a specialty lab called Spectracell.  I have been using this test for 8 years to help people find out what they are actually low in so they can purchase the right supplements, and get nutritional support for all of their health challenges.  Call today for more information 970-236-6178.