Comments on: Proactiv, Melasma, and a Real Cure for Acne

By: Noah Minard

Noah Minard — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:21:00 +0000

Although they do not remove the fluoride I would highly recommend a shower filter for acne. Chlorine can dry your skin out and your face will produce more oil in response. I recommend the Sprite Shower Filter brand. Noah

By: Melissa, Expert Cellulite Investigator

Melissa, Expert Cellulite Investigator — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:21:34 +0000

I am just starting to learn about the possible connection between fluoride and fibromyalgia, Jessica. It would be tragic if this was the case.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:04:03 +0000

Flouride is evil. JK. But it is truly horrible. I do firmly believe it, flouide poisoning, is what people call FIBROMYALGIA. Compare the symptoms and see for yourself. Then drink distilled or reverse osmosis water.

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By: Melissa @ Cellulite Investigation

Melissa @ Cellulite Investigation — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:26:55 +0000

I was surprised to learn that public water fluoridation is rare in Europe. A lot of other countries looked into it based on the studies out of the U.S., but concluded against it for various reasons. It's interesting to read through their decision making processes: http://www.fluoridealert.org/govt-statements.htm

Thanks for your comment!

By: completebody

completebody — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:01:20 +0000

I'm surprised that they didn't have as much fluoride in Scotland. I assumed they would have it everywhere in Europe and America.

I had pretty bad acne as well. It went away eventually towards the end of high school. I'm glad I didn't take any medications for it. I did use face wipes though which probably had benzoyl peroxide in them.

By: Melissa @ Cellulite Investigation

Melissa @ Cellulite Investigation — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:19:31 +0000

yes, you can filter fluoride out of the water but it does take a bit of effort. I installed a reverse osmosis filter under the kitchen sink. It's not the most efficient method (it wastes more water than other units) but it removes 95% of fluoride and lots of other contaminants. They range in price, but I am happy with the one I ordered from http://www.pwgazette.com/. They have a very informative website, too.

I recently re-realized the importance of having a carbon filter on the shower, as well. I was doubtful about how effective this little guy would be, considering the high output from the shower head, but it really does do an impressive job. You have to change the filter every 6 months (they are $30 on Amazon, including shipping) but it's worth it. I forgot to change mine a couple months ago, and my honey and I both started complaining about dry skin. I didn't put two and two together until my travels earlier in the month. When I showered at my brother's place (non-fluoridated) I didn't have any outbreaks afterwards but at my parent's place (heavily fluoridated) I had almost an immediate reaction.

I hope that helps. Please let me know how it goes and if I can be of any further assistance!

By: PCC

PCC — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:43:18 +0000

Is there a way to filter floride out of city water? I hate to have to switch to bottle water. I have been having to use a Rx topical antibiotic every day.