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On the article UPDATED: Break Repaired; Boil Order Still On for Residents
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On the article UPDATED: Break Repaired; Boil Order Still On for Residents
Mrossi
4:06 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Yes, there were 3 residents there. Three of us who have been going consistently.... Yes, they did discuss recent water main break.
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On the article UPDATED: Break Repaired; Boil Order Still On for Residents
Mrossi
7:53 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
ReplyI think Reverse Osmosis was actually a very forward-thinking way to go with the water plant. Yes, it has been a long road getting there, but soon we will have water free of many contaminants. This would not be the case with Lake Michigan water.
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On the Blog Post Truth On Anti-Depressants
Mrossi
9:59 am on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
ReplyHaving thyroid levels checked might be a good idea, too -- it's a simple blood test. If your thyroid is out of whack, symptoms can include depression, anxiety, fatigue, etc. Many people may not know that fluoride is an endocrine disruptor and can reduce thyroid function (important to note considering recent high fluoride levels in Western Springs). Also, for some reason, fluoride is an ingredient in some anti-depressant/anxiety medications, so that would increase your exposure levels. Can you tell I'm not a fan of ingesting fluoride?
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On the Blog Post Sulfites as Wine Drinker What Should We Know.......
Mrossi
8:56 am on Friday, October 12, 2012
ReplyI'm wondering if there is a connection between headaches and the pesticides used to treat grapes? In Europe, limits on the common pesticde used (Kryolite) are much more strict than in the US. I had read that some US wine cannot be exported to Europe because of the amount of Kryolite used? I personally try to choose organic US wine, or otherwise European wine. Unfortunately Kryolite is a fluoride-based pesticide. With my thyroid condition, I try to avoid fluoride as much as possible (it's nearly impossible to avoid completely because fluoride is an ingredient in anything processed with fluoridated water or treated with fluoride-based pesticides, etc). As many know, the fluoride content in WS water has been over the US Department of Health and Human Services "recommended" levels, so that is another source of exposure.
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On the Blog Post Sulfites as Wine Drinker What Should We Know.......
Mrossi
8:55 am on Friday, October 12, 2012
ReplyI'm wondering if there is a connection between headaches and the pesticides used in some wines. I know that the limits in Europe on the common pesticde used (Kryolite) are much more strict than in the US. In fact, some US wine cannot be exported to Europe because of the amount of Kryolite used. I personally try to choose organic US wine, or otherwise European wine. Unfortunately Kryolite is a fluoride-based pesticide. With my thyroid condition, I try to avoid fluoride as much as possible (it's nearly impossible to avoid completely because fluoride is an ingredient in anything processed with fluoridated water or treated with fluoride-based pesticides, etc). As many know, the fluoride content in WS water has been over the Department of Health and Human Services "recommended" levels, so that is another source of exposure.
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On the Blog Post Water Fluoridation: Enough is Enough
Mrossi
1:46 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Thank you for the info.
And to quote Margaret Mead: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citzens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
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On the Blog Post Water Fluoridation: Enough is Enough
Mrossi
1:06 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
ReplyWith more people like you writing and getting the information out there, I think it is just a matter of time before water fluoridation is a thing of the past. The momentum of science is on the side of taking this OUT of our water.
The truth is, fluoride is more toxic than lead and only slightly less toxic than arsenic. Really? Would we put lead in our water if someone said it helped our teeth? The whole concept is ridiculous.
I just started researching this issue further this year. When I realized fluoride could be the cause of my hypothyroidism, I stopped drinking tap water. After two months, my doctor LOWERED my thyroid medication. I then switched to a fluoride-free toothpaste and tried to eliminate other sources of fluoride. After another 2 months, my doctor lowered my thyroid medication a second time. My thyroid medication has NEVER been lowered in the over 10 years since I was diagnosed. Attempting to avoid fluoride was the only change I made.
The thyroid medication Synthroid is the 3rd most commonly-prescribed medication in the US.
The problem is, with fluoride added to our water and an ingredient in some pesticides, it is almost impossible to avoid. It is in almost every non-organic (and many organic) things we eat and drink.
We are being exposed to fluoride from all angles. We cannot get fluoride out of our food supply without stopping water fluoridation everywhere.
Thank you for taking the time to write this article.
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On the Blog Post Water Fluoridation: Enough is Enough
Mrossi
8:20 am on Friday, July 27, 2012
ReplyI totally agree. And if decision makers need more proof, here is a study out of Harvard University published this week linking fluoride to lower IQ.
The study was published in the July 20th online edition of Environmental Health Perspectives, a peer-reviewed journal published by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Here is the link to the article published in their July 20th issue:
http://ehp03.niehs.nih.gov/article/fetchArticle.action;jsessionid=5C98A897B69464FD44D98698EE9FC4A1?articleURI=info%3Adoi%2F10.1289%2Fehp.1104912#Ahead%20of%20Print%20(AOP)
You can also download a PDF of the entire study:
http://ehp03.niehs.nih.gov/article/fetchObjectAttachment.action;jsessionid=9E354074742B64C1E9C32AA07FCBDDC4?uri=info%3Adoi%2F10.1289%2Fehp.1104912&representation=PDF
This is a press release which has appeared in multiple publications:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/24/idUS127920+24-Jul-2012+PRN20120724
Harvard University also published a feature article about the study in their School of Public Health newsletter:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/features/fluoride-childrens-health-grandjean-choi.html?fb_action_ids=10151001058576647&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210151001058576647%22%3A10150998752863692%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210151001058576647%22%3A%22og.recommends%22%7D&action_ref_map=[] -
On the article Western Springs Poll: Are Concerns About Added Fluoride Valid?
Mrossi
8:56 am on Thursday, July 19, 2012
I have provided, on multiple occasions, peer-reviewed scientific studies related to this issue. Concerned residents will continue to follow the proper channels for discussion. The village is aware of our questions and concerns, and we appreciate their attention to this matter.
Mrossi
4:19 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Mouse, believe me, I know what the plan is. I also know what may be in Lake Michigan water and that as a village we would have no control over removing any level of contaminants from that. I suppose there is no perfect solution, and I do wish I had known what was in the WS water before January of this year. I've lived here 9 years and never knew there was an issue with the water, thinking that a Britta filter would be sufficient. I don't drink or cook with this current water, so the boil oder didn't affect me much more than any other day, other than feeling slightly more nervous than usual showering in the water. If this water could be filtered, I would be filtering it, especially in the shower, since you cannot shower in bottled water. The health of my family is my main concern, appliances second. What to do about aging infrastructure--Good question.