consciouslifenews--2020-07-08--The End of Fluoridation Is in Sight

The End of Fluoridation Is in Sight

New educational and advocacy tools are available so you can take action to end fluoridation in your community or state , to immediately protect the most vulnerable While FAN is taking the lead in court , at the federal and state level , and helping campaigners at the local level to educate decision-makers and public health officials , we need your help to spread this educational campaign to every community , including yours The judge has urged the parties to discuss the possibility of an amended TSCA petition and assessment by the EPA , or start a new petition and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , after which the judge will present his final ruling After a four-year process , a landmark fluoridation trial was held in federal court , and fluoridation ’ s neurotoxic risk to vulnerable subpopulations was confirmed , along with the U.S. EPA ’ s failure to take action to protect citizens from these risks A collection of some of the strongest fluoride studies in history have recently been published , showing that fluoridation poses an unreasonable risk and hazard to all , but to the fetus and infants in particular Water fluoridation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the 20th century .
Despite solid scientific evidence of harm , politics and public relations have kept the practice alive .
Proponents , including the American Dental Association ( ADA ) and the Oral Health Division of the Centers for Disease Control ( CDC ) , have spent millions of dollars on promotion and public relations to sell fluoridation using half-truths , convincing talking points , and diversions .
But fluoridation is also one of the most widely rejected health interventions on Earth , with 95 % of the world 's population @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fluoridated .
For the past decade , the trend has moved in the direction of communities ending the practice , not starting it .
And now , due to an abundance of new research , a landmark lawsuit and the sustained advocacy and education efforts of the Fluoride Action Network and its supporters like you , the practice could be on the brink of extinction .
The Evidence of Harm Is Too Great To Be Ignored All tissues are important , but the most important organ to protect during fetal and infant development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this organ during these early stages of life is permanent and can not be undone later in life .
The evidence of neurotoxic harm from water fluoridation has been mounting at an unprecedented rate in recent years , and has quickly become the most urgent reason to end the practice as soon as possible .
A cavity can easily be filled , but damage to a child 's brain is permanent .
A large body of government-funded research now indicates that fluoride is neurotoxic and is associated with lowered IQ in children and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ related behaviors in children at doses experienced in fluoridated communities .
Experts in the field have likened the size of the effect to that from lead .
This includes over 200 animal studies showing that prolonged exposure to varying levels of fluoride can damage the brain , 65 human studies linking moderately high fluoride exposures with reduced intelligence , three human studies linking fluoride exposure with impaired fetal brain development , and seven Mother-Offspring studies linking fluoride exposure during pregnancy to reduced IQ in offspring .
Over the past year , we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the USA showing fluoride harms the developing brain from exposures due primarily to artificial water fluoridation at the “ optimal level.
” Several of these high-quality studies were funded by the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences ( formerly the National Institutes of Health ) .
Seven studies published in 2019 and 2020 are among the strongest yet , and are obviously relevant to water fluoridation as they were conducted in communities with what the ADA considers the “ optimal level ” of fluoride in drinking water .
These include : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Journal of the American Medical Association 's journal on Pediatrics .
It reported substantial IQ loss in Canadian children from prenatal exposure to fluoride from water fluoridation .
• Riddell 2019 — published in Environment International .
It found a shocking 284 % increase in the prevalence of ADHD among children in fluoridated communities in Canada compared to nonfluoridated ones .
• Till 2020 — published in Environment International .
It reported that children who were bottle-fed in Canadian fluoridated communities lost up to 9 IQ points compared to those in nonfluoridated communities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Environmental Health .
It found that pregnant women in fluoridated communities in California had significantly higher levels of fluoride in their urine than those in nonfluoridated communities .
The levels found in their urine were the same as those found to lower the IQ of the fetus in Green et al , 2019 and Bashash et al , 2017 .
• Malin 2019 — published in Environmental Health .
It linked a doubling of symptoms indicative of sleep apnea in adolescents in the U.S. to levels of fluoride in the drinking water .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be through fluoride 's effect on the pineal gland .
• Malin 2019 — published in Environment International .
It reported that exposure to fluoridated water led to a reduction in kidney and liver function among adolescents in the U.S. , and suggested those with poorer kidney or liver function may absorb more fluoride bodies .
The CDC funded this study .
The claims made by proponents of fluoridation that there is only “ one or two studies ” finding harm , or that they are only from areas with naturally high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The scientific evidence can now be considered overwhelming and undeniable .
In fact , the level of evidence that fluoride is neurotoxic now far exceeds the evidence that was in place when lead was banned from gasoline .
A recent review by Danish scientist , Harvard professor and neurotoxicity expert Philippe Grandjean , MD , DMSc , also concluded that : It should come as no surprise then , that a draft systematic review published in 2020 by the National Toxicology Program of human studies of fluoride 's neurotoxicity concluded that fluoride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the large number , quality and consistency of brain studies .
The review identified 149 human studies and 339 animal studies , but did not include the three most recent neurotoxicity-related studies from the York University group ( Till 2019 ; Riddell 2019 ) , or the study showing that women in the U.S. had levels of fluoride in urine high enough to cause damage to the brain of the fetus ( Uyghurturk 2020 ) .
While the draft NTP review is equivocal about effects at low exposures , these newest high-quality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fluoridated water causes substantial IQ reductions .
This fact was recently echoed in a letter published in Pediatric Research by the co-authors of the JAMA Pediatrics fluoride/IQ study , which said : Since 2000 , the Fluoride Action Network ( FAN ) has been committed to reducing exposure to fluoride , and even with all of the science firmly on our side , we could n't wait for legislators and public health officials to cast aside their entrenched dogma in favor of fluoridation and catch up on the science .
Instead , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practice that today affects more than 200 million Americans .
A little-known provision of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA ) gave us our opportunity .
It offers citizens a way to circumvent the corruption and force the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) to prohibit or limit the use of toxic substances .
Watchdog groups no longer have to convince the EPA of unreasonable risk ; they can now have an objective judge decide based on an independent review of the evidence .
We are also laying the foundation for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups .
For example , because of Judge Edward Chen 's ruling to deny the EPA 's motion to dismiss our case , TSCA law will now be interpreted to allow the EPA to be petitioned to regulate single uses of substances , rather all uses , which was the EPA 's position .
This change will make it easier for activists to force the EPA to review the risks of specific chemicals used commercially .
While it has been four years since this effort began in November of 2016 — when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coalition of nonprofits and individual citizens , presented a petition to the EPA to end the deliberate addition of fluoridation chemicals to the public 's drinking water — it has actually taken 20 years of effort by FAN to bring us to this point .
It took the development of our extensive website in the early days .
It took the creation of our comprehensive health database ( larger than any government had put together on fluoride 's toxicity ) .
It took countless submissions to government agencies and the translation of many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And , after much delay due to government shut downs and Covid-19 , our day in court finally arrived .
The trial began with an opening statement from the attorney for the plaintiffs , Michael Connett .
He made the succinct but powerful case that fluoride presents a hazard ( threat to the brain ) ; that this hazard is a risk at the doses experienced in fluoridated communities ; and that it is an unreasonable risk .
The EPA , represented by lawyers from the Department of Justice , argued that establishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ systematic review , which they claimed FAN 's experts did n't perform .
They also argued that the evidence showing harm from fluoride at the levels found in communities that practice fluoridation was n't strong enough to yield action from the EPA .
Both of these claims would be disproven by FAN 's experts and attorney during the trial .
This was followed by three days of testimony from FAN 's expert witnesses , all independent and leading scientists whose world-class expertise includes fluoride , neurotoxicity and risk assessments , and whose expertise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past on other toxicants like lead and mercury .
The witnesses included ( click on links to see their declarations and resumes ) : Their testimony was followed by the EPA 's witnesses , two of which were experts-for-hire from the corporate consulting firm Exponent , and one was a risk assessment expert from the EPA .
It was revealed that the EPA paid Exponent approximately $ 350,000 for their testimony , which was focused primarily on claiming that there was insufficient evidence of harm — something they 're known for doing in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're representing or how strong the science is .
One of their witnesses , Dr. Ellen Chang , has a long history of defending and producing systematic reviews for corporate polluters , including for DOW Chemical 's Agent Orange , Monsanto 's glyphosate , 3M 's PFOAs , and pesticides from Syngenta and Croplife .
She also worked for the American Chemistry Council , American Petroleum Institute , and the Manganese Interest Group .
Several paragraphs here could n't possibly do the in-depth proceedings of the trial justice , or highlight all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made .
I would urge you to read our detailed summaries for each of the trial days .
I would also urge you to visit our TSCA trial overview page , where you can find the basic facts , a timeline of all actions and rulings , links to all of the submissions made by FAN , links to all of the media coverage , and links to the studies we relied upon to make our case .
You can also visit our Twitter page , where we provided live tweet coverage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days of trial and closing statements from both parties , the judge held off on making a final ruling , but he did make it fairly obvious that he was convinced that FAN fluoride was a neurotoxin and likely posed an unreasonable risk .
He said that the EPA had failed to properly assess that risk , and illegitimately turned down FAN 's 2016 petition for TSCA action .
The judge urged the parties to spend the next few weeks discussing the possibility of an amended TSCA petition and assessment by the EPA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the EPA conduct a proper review , and leave his final ruling until that is complete .
Both parties expressed doubt that such an arrangement would be fruitful , but ultimately agreed to move forward with it and update the court on their progress in the beginning of August .
We Expect the EPA Could Continue to Delay We do n't expect the overzealous proponents of the fluoridation , including the EPA , CDC and ADA , to roll over without using every avenue possible to save their credibility by protecting fluoridation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again , they have deep pockets and no shame .
Proponents do n't seem to realize that continued promotion will cause an ever-increasing loss of the public 's trust in the agencies that are meant to protect them .
Continuing this practice in the absence of sound science — and investing millions of dollars in PR to cover up that fact — will further erode the public 's trust in public health programs .
Right now , the only thing being protected is a failed policy and the reputation of those who refuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a massive failure both ethically and scientifically .
Before the trial the EPA had already intimated that they could appeal a ruling in our favor , and that even if we win the appeal the rulemaking process to end fluoridation 's neurotoxic harm could take up to three years .
This would mean tens of thousands more children permanently harmed by fluoridation .
This is why , regardless of the ultimate verdict , FAN will continue to need your support .
We have forged this precedent-setting path together .
Your support , contributions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case have played a critical role in making this happen , and we thank you .
Whether we win or lose this trial , our important education efforts will have to continue .
Please consider investing in an end to fluoridation by making a tax-deductible donation to our work .
Also , please consider signing-up to receive FAN 's email bulletins and following us on Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram .
We will keep you informed about the latest fluoride research and news , plus give you opportunities help influence fluoride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world .
New Tools and Resources to Educate Leaders About Neurotoxicity While FAN is taking the lead in court at the federal and state level , and helping campaigners at the local level to educate decision-makers and public health officials , we need your help to spread this educational campaign to every community , including yours .
To make the task easier , we have created a number of new educational materials .
First , is our handout on neurotoxicity .
We have both a color version along with a black and white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as a list of the references for this handout that you can combine to make a nice double-sided handout if you so choose .
You can also check out our other handouts here .
Second , FAN 's Research Director , Chris Neurath , filmed a Zoom webinar in which he presented detailed evidence that fluoride is a developmental neurotoxin .
He described the rapidly accumulating peer-reviewed science showing that fluoride lowers the IQ of children and increases their risk of neurobehavioral problems like ADHD .
He put those studies into perspective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This video a powerful tool for campaigners and parents looking to learn the science and to share it with decision-makers .
Neurath 's presentation is about 50 minutes and includes a 30-minute question and answer session that took place at the end .
Click here to access the PowerPoint slides used in this presentation .
Help educate your state-level decision makers about the neurotoxic harm caused by water fluoridation .
Use our simple automated email system to send Neurath 's presentation to your state legislators and urge them to introduce a bill next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state : Educate Your Legislators NOW .
FAN has also produced a new video series entitled , “ Four Game-Changing Studies , ” explaining the science behind fluoridation 's neurotoxicity in four short videos featuring Paul Connett , Ph.D .
The shorter format makes the content easier to share on social media and easier for local authorities to digest incrementally .

By Dr. Joseph Mercola | mercola.com
New educational and advocacy tools are available so you can take action to end fluoridation in your community or state, to immediately protect the most vulnerable
While FAN is taking the lead in court, at the federal and state level, and helping campaigners at the local level to educate decision-makers and public health officials, we need your help to spread this educational campaign to every community, including yours
The judge has urged the parties to discuss the possibility of an amended TSCA petition and assessment by the EPA, or start a new petition and have the EPA conduct a proper review, after which the judge will present his final ruling
After a four-year process, a landmark fluoridation trial was held in federal court, and fluoridation’s neurotoxic risk to vulnerable subpopulations was confirmed, along with the U.S. EPA’s failure to take action to protect citizens from these risks
A collection of some of the strongest fluoride studies in history have recently been published, showing that fluoridation poses an unreasonable risk and hazard to all, but to the fetus and infants in particular
Water fluoridation is one of the biggest public health failures of the 20th century. Despite solid scientific evidence of harm, politics and public relations have kept the practice alive.
Proponents, including the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Oral Health Division of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), have spent millions of dollars on promotion and public relations to sell fluoridation using half-truths, convincing talking points, and diversions.
But fluoridation is also one of the most widely rejected health interventions on Earth, with 95% of the world's population consuming water from systems that are not fluoridated.
For the past decade, the trend has moved in the direction of communities ending the practice, not starting it. And now, due to an abundance of new research, a landmark lawsuit and the sustained advocacy and education efforts of the Fluoride Action Network and its supporters like you, the practice could be on the brink of extinction.
The Evidence of Harm Is Too Great To Be Ignored
All tissues are important, but the most important organ to protect during fetal and infant development is the brain. Damage occurring to this organ during these early stages of life is permanent and cannot be undone later in life.
The evidence of neurotoxic harm from water fluoridation has been mounting at an unprecedented rate in recent years, and has quickly become the most urgent reason to end the practice as soon as possible. A cavity can easily be filled, but damage to a child's brain is permanent.
A large body of government-funded research now indicates that fluoride is neurotoxic and is associated with lowered IQ in children and a significant increase in ADHD diagnosis and related behaviors in children at doses experienced in fluoridated communities. Experts in the field have likened the size of the effect to that from lead.
This includes over 200 animal studies showing that prolonged exposure to varying levels of fluoride can damage the brain, 65 human studies linking moderately high fluoride exposures with reduced intelligence, three human studies linking fluoride exposure with impaired fetal brain development, and seven Mother-Offspring studies linking fluoride exposure during pregnancy to reduced IQ in offspring.
Over the past year, we've also seen unprecedented new science from Canada and the USA showing fluoride harms the developing brain from exposures due primarily to artificial water fluoridation at the “optimal level.” Several of these high-quality studies were funded by the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (formerly the National Institutes of Health).
Strongest Studies Published Over the Past Year
Seven studies published in 2019 and 2020 are among the strongest yet, and are obviously relevant to water fluoridation as they were conducted in communities with what the ADA considers the “optimal level” of fluoride in drinking water. These include:
Green 2019 — published in the Journal of the American Medical Association's journal on Pediatrics. It reported substantial IQ loss in Canadian children from prenatal exposure to fluoride from water fluoridation. Riddell 2019 — published in Environment International. It found a shocking 284% increase in the prevalence of ADHD among children in fluoridated communities in Canada compared to nonfluoridated ones. Till 2020 — published in Environment International. It reported that children who were bottle-fed in Canadian fluoridated communities lost up to 9 IQ points compared to those in nonfluoridated communities. Uyghurturk 2020 — published in Environmental Health. It found that pregnant women in fluoridated communities in California had significantly higher levels of fluoride in their urine than those in nonfluoridated communities. The levels found in their urine were the same as those found to lower the IQ of the fetus in Green et al, 2019 and Bashash et al, 2017. Malin 2019 — published in Environmental Health. It linked a doubling of symptoms indicative of sleep apnea in adolescents in the U.S. to levels of fluoride in the drinking water. The link between fluoride and sleep disturbances may be through fluoride's effect on the pineal gland. Malin 2019 — published in Environment International. It reported that exposure to fluoridated water led to a reduction in kidney and liver function among adolescents in the U.S., and suggested those with poorer kidney or liver function may absorb more fluoride bodies. The CDC funded this study.
The claims made by proponents of fluoridation that there is only “one or two studies” finding harm, or that they are only from areas with naturally high fluoride levels, are no longer relevant. The scientific evidence can now be considered overwhelming and undeniable. In fact, the level of evidence that fluoride is neurotoxic now far exceeds the evidence that was in place when lead was banned from gasoline.
A recent review by Danish scientist, Harvard professor and neurotoxicity expert Philippe Grandjean, MD, DMSc, also concluded that:
“… there is little doubt that developmental neurotoxicity is a serious risk associated with elevated fluoride exposure, whether due to community water fluoridation, natural fluoride release from soil minerals, or tea consumption, especially when the exposure occurs during early development.”
It should come as no surprise then, that a draft systematic review published in 2020 by the National Toxicology Program of human studies of fluoride's neurotoxicity concluded that fluoride was a “presumed” neurotoxin based on the large number, quality and consistency of brain studies.
The review identified 149 human studies and 339 animal studies, but did not include the three most recent neurotoxicity-related studies from the York University group (Till 2019; Riddell 2019), or the study showing that women in the U.S. had levels of fluoride in urine high enough to cause damage to the brain of the fetus (Uyghurturk 2020).
While the draft NTP review is equivocal about effects at low exposures, these newest high-quality mother-child studies support a conclusion that artificially fluoridated water causes substantial IQ reductions. This fact was recently echoed in a letter published in Pediatric Research by the co-authors of the JAMA Pediatrics fluoride/IQ study, which said:
“Over the past 75 years, health authorities have declared that community water fluoridation-a practice that reaches over 400 million worldwide-is safe. Yet, studies conducted in North America examining the safety of fluoride exposure in pregnancy were nonexistent.
When a Canadian study reported that higher fluoride exposure in pregnant women was associated with lower IQ scores in young children, critics attacked the methodology of the study and discounted the significance of the results.
Health authorities continued to conclude that fluoride is unequivocally safe, despite four well-conducted studies over the last 3 years consistently linking fluoride exposure in pregnancy with adverse neurodevelopmental effects in offspring …
The tendency to ignore new evidence that does not conform to widespread beliefs impedes the response to early warnings about fluoride as a potential developmental neurotoxin. Evolving evidence should inspire scientists and health authorities to re-evaluate claims about the safety of fluoride, especially for the fetus and infant for whom there is no benefit.”
FAN Leads the Fight Against Neurotoxins
Since 2000, the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) has been committed to reducing exposure to fluoride, and even with all of the science firmly on our side, we couldn't wait for legislators and public health officials to cast aside their entrenched dogma in favor of fluoridation and catch up on the science. Instead, we initiated the legal process to end the practice that today affects more than 200 million Americans.
A little-known provision of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) gave us our opportunity. It offers citizens a way to circumvent the corruption and force the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prohibit or limit the use of toxic substances.
Watchdog groups no longer have to convince the EPA of unreasonable risk; they can now have an objective judge decide based on an independent review of the evidence.
We are also laying the foundation for future TSCA challenges by citizens and environmental groups. For example, because of Judge Edward Chen's ruling to deny the EPA's motion to dismiss our case, TSCA law will now be interpreted to allow the EPA to be petitioned to regulate single uses of substances, rather all uses, which was the EPA's position. This change will make it easier for activists to force the EPA to review the risks of specific chemicals used commercially.
While it has been four years since this effort began in November of 2016 — when the Fluoride Action Network, together with a coalition of nonprofits and individual citizens, presented a petition to the EPA to end the deliberate addition of fluoridation chemicals to the public's drinking water — it has actually taken 20 years of effort by FAN to bring us to this point.
It took the development of our extensive website in the early days. It took the creation of our comprehensive health database (larger than any government had put together on fluoride's toxicity).
It took countless submissions to government agencies and the translation of many Chinese neurotoxicity studies and much more. And, after much delay due to government shut downs and Covid-19, our day in court finally arrived.
Trial of the Century
The trial began with an opening statement from the attorney for the plaintiffs, Michael Connett. He made the succinct but powerful case that fluoride presents a hazard (threat to the brain); that this hazard is a risk at the doses experienced in fluoridated communities; and that it is an unreasonable risk.
The EPA, represented by lawyers from the Department of Justice, argued that establishing fluoride as a neurotoxic hazard requires a systematic review, which they claimed FAN's experts didn't perform.
They also argued that the evidence showing harm from fluoride at the levels found in communities that practice fluoridation wasn't strong enough to yield action from the EPA. Both of these claims would be disproven by FAN's experts and attorney during the trial.
This was followed by three days of testimony from FAN's expert witnesses, all independent and leading scientists whose world-class expertise includes fluoride, neurotoxicity and risk assessments, and whose expertise the EPA has relied on in the past on other toxicants like lead and mercury. The witnesses included (click on links to see their declarations and resumes):
Their testimony was followed by the EPA's witnesses, two of which were experts-for-hire from the corporate consulting firm Exponent, and one was a risk assessment expert from the EPA.
It was revealed that the EPA paid Exponent approximately $350,000 for their testimony, which was focused primarily on claiming that there was insufficient evidence of harm — something they're known for doing in every trial, no matter who they're representing or how strong the science is.
One of their witnesses, Dr. Ellen Chang, has a long history of defending and producing systematic reviews for corporate polluters, including for DOW Chemical's Agent Orange, Monsanto's glyphosate, 3M's PFOAs, and pesticides from Syngenta and Croplife. She also worked for the American Chemistry Council, American Petroleum Institute, and the Manganese Interest Group.
Several paragraphs here couldn't possibly do the in-depth proceedings of the trial justice, or highlight all of the shocking and incredible statements that were made. I would urge you to read our detailed summaries for each of the trial days.
I would also urge you to visit our TSCA trial overview page, where you can find the basic facts, a timeline of all actions and rulings, links to all of the submissions made by FAN, links to all of the media coverage, and links to the studies we relied upon to make our case. You can also visit our Twitter page, where we provided live tweet coverage of days 3 through 7.
The Judge's Reaction
After seven days of trial and closing statements from both parties, the judge held off on making a final ruling, but he did make it fairly obvious that he was convinced that FAN fluoride was a neurotoxin and likely posed an unreasonable risk. He said that the EPA had failed to properly assess that risk, and illegitimately turned down FAN's 2016 petition for TSCA action.
The judge urged the parties to spend the next few weeks discussing the possibility of an amended TSCA petition and assessment by the EPA, or start a new petition and have the EPA conduct a proper review, and leave his final ruling until that is complete. Both parties expressed doubt that such an arrangement would be fruitful, but ultimately agreed to move forward with it and update the court on their progress in the beginning of August.
We Expect the EPA Could Continue to Delay
We don't expect the overzealous proponents of the fluoridation, including the EPA, CDC and ADA, to roll over without using every avenue possible to save their credibility by protecting fluoridation. They've already proven time and again, they have deep pockets and no shame.
Proponents don't seem to realize that continued promotion will cause an ever-increasing loss of the public's trust in the agencies that are meant to protect them. Continuing this practice in the absence of sound science — and investing millions of dollars in PR to cover up that fact — will further erode the public's trust in public health programs.
While FAN is taking the lead in court, at the federal and state level, and helping campaigners at the local level to educate decision-makers and public health officials, we need your help to spread this educational campaign to every community, including yours.
Right now, the only thing being protected is a failed policy and the reputation of those who refuse to accept that this program has been a massive failure both ethically and scientifically.
Before the trial the EPA had already intimated that they could appeal a ruling in our favor, and that even if we win the appeal the rulemaking process to end fluoridation's neurotoxic harm could take up to three years. This would mean tens of thousands more children permanently harmed by fluoridation.
This is why, regardless of the ultimate verdict, FAN will continue to need your support. We have forged this precedent-setting path together. Your support, contributions and sharing of our cause and legal case have played a critical role in making this happen, and we thank you. Whether we win or lose this trial, our important education efforts will have to continue.
Please consider investing in an end to fluoridation by making a tax-deductible donation to our work.
Also, please consider signing-up to receive FAN's email bulletins and following us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. We will keep you informed about the latest fluoride research and news, plus give you opportunities help influence fluoride policy in your area and throughout the world.
New Tools and Resources to Educate Leaders About Neurotoxicity
While FAN is taking the lead in court at the federal and state level, and helping campaigners at the local level to educate decision-makers and public health officials, we need your help to spread this educational campaign to every community, including yours. To make the task easier, we have created a number of new educational materials.
First, is our handout on neurotoxicity. We have both a color version along with a black and white version for cheaper bulk printing, as well as a list of the references for this handout that you can combine to make a nice double-sided handout if you so choose. You can also check out our other handouts here.
Second, FAN's Research Director, Chris Neurath, filmed a Zoom webinar in which he presented detailed evidence that fluoride is a developmental neurotoxin.
He described the rapidly accumulating peer-reviewed science showing that fluoride lowers the IQ of children and increases their risk of neurobehavioral problems like ADHD. He put those studies into perspective in ways we can all understand.
This video a powerful tool for campaigners and parents looking to learn the science and to share it with decision-makers. Neurath's presentation is about 50 minutes and includes a 30-minute question and answer session that took place at the end. Click here to access the PowerPoint slides used in this presentation.
Help educate your state-level decision makers about the neurotoxic harm caused by water fluoridation. Use our simple automated email system to send Neurath's presentation to your state legislators and urge them to introduce a bill next session to end the practice throughout your state: Educate Your Legislators NOW.
FAN has also produced a new video series entitled, “Four Game-Changing Studies,” explaining the science behind fluoridation's neurotoxicity in four short videos featuring Paul Connett, Ph.D. The shorter format makes the content easier to share on social media and easier for local authorities to digest incrementally.


consciouslifenews--2020-07-08--Morning Inspiration: You’ve Got To Dream Big (Motivational Video)

One of the most powerful things that a human being can possess is hope for the future .
Continue to @ @ @ @ @ what your life can become .
Strive to live out the best possible outcomes for @ @ @ @ @ learned to dream with my eyes open .
When I see it , I get @ @ @ @ @ wan na be it .
You do n't have to be famous to do any @ @ @ @ @ to do in your life.
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Source: Mulligan Brothers MOTIVATION
One of the most powerful things that a human being can possess is hope for the future. Continue to have hopes and dreams of what your life can become. Strive to live out the best possible outcomes for yourself.
“I've learned to dream with my eyes open. When I see it, I get exposed to it, I wanna be it. You don't have to be famous to do any and everything that you want to do in your life.” Tyrese Gibson
“It's possible that you could live your dream. It doesn't matter if you don't have a dime in the bank. It's possible.” Les Brown
Watch and be motivated today!!


consciouslifenews--2020-07-08--Why Choose LED Grow Lights?

Why Choose LED Grow Lights?

Planting an indoor garden is a wonderful hobby for all those people who want to enjoy the beauty of nature .
Indoor gardening is becoming very popular around the world today , especially with the arrival of new led grow lights that simplify the workings of this environment .
One of the most important factors about growing indoor plants is to have enough lighting .
The arrival of LED Grow Lights offers a new dimension for indoor gardening by providing all types of lighting needs to nourish the garden perfectly .
Grow lights encourage plants to grow quickly and promote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there are many other benefits to using these lights .
Since these bulbs do not require much energy , they are low in consumption and do not generate high electricity bills .
These lights provide cover from seeding season to harvesting season for plants , vegetables and flowers of all types and strains .
The color spectrum used by the Grow lights is carefully designed by experimental scientists and farmers .
Therefore , it emits the most productive light spectrum to enhance photosynthesis .
Energy is not lost through heat generation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ while on .
To ensure it stays cool , the Grow lights come with a built-in fan .
Since these lights always work well , there is a low carbon footprint .
These lights contain zero mercury , so they are also very Earth-friendly .
Developments in LED lights are becoming the light of best choice for professional farmers .
The reason is that these Grow lights use only a fraction of the traditional lighting energy .
Because it uses less energy , it creates less heat .
The presence of LEDs for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is much easier to control the temperature and humidity of your growing environment , because the growing lights themselves will not change the sensitive growth environment .
Grow plants indoor required the correct amount of light for growing well .
If natural sunlight is not adequate , the plants and flowers need alternative lighting favorable for the production of good amount of chlorophyll for photosynthesis to occur properly .
LED Grow lights produce the 100 % exact kind of illumination with the wavelength which required by plants exactly to grow well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ different spectra for each stage of plant growth and maturity .
Blue lighting encourages the production of chlorophyll , which improves the growth and maturity of plants .
Because this lighting emits less heat than conventional light bulbs , plants are less likely to burn from excessive heat produced by the lights .
Furthermore , these lights eliminate the need for additional cooling systems because they emit lower temperatures .
Red LED lights enhance vegetable growth , healthier flowers and increased fruit .
A combined LED lighting system includes red and blue spectrum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effective since it covers the initial growth , maturity and fruiting of the entire plant .
In short , an LED lighting system provides the perfect setting for flower and vegetable gardens to flourish and flourish .
There are different types of LED Grow lights are available in the market including UFO grow lights , Tri-band growing lights , and 5-band grow lights .
UFO lights are best to produce a red and blue spectrum ; Tri-band lights and 5-band both produce a well spectrum of red , blue , and orange lights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depends on the garden in which it grows .
By placing your plants in different categories , such as seedlings , flowering plants , fruit plants , etc.
, you can determine the best type of light for optimal plant health and growth .
Seedlings , for example , require blue LEDs to promote fast , healthy growth .
Flowering plants require red lights to allow them to tolerate flowers and fruit .
Fruit plants thrive with orange grow lights .
Using the right kind of lighting for your plants , you will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the beautiful setting you desire .
LED lights come with some specific qualities that make them apart from conventional HID grow lights in the market .
First , theses lights can be useful for long period of time without generating the problem of overheating .
Second , these good quality growing lights use up much less electricity than conventional lights , thus they helping you to save good amount of money on your electricity bills .
Third , they are designed to generate the exact type of lighting that plants need to grow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost of setting up LED Grow Lighting system in the garden is not more expensive than traditional lighting systems .
However , over the long period , these grow lights will be prove more economical to run due to the long life of the LEDs and their energy efficient properties .
In the short indoor plants greatly beneficial from the right amount of balance of light that these specific type of LEDs grow lights provide .
LED growing lighting has proven to be highly effective in transforming hydroponic and other types of indoor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They make a marked difference in the way plants grow and produce fruit .
This makes your investment well worth the extra cost , time and effort .
These grow lights are constructed with highest quality material like as metal clad printed circuit boards , top-shelf thermal adhesives and special , thermally coated heat sinks that wick heat away from our LEDs .
The industrial-strength of thermal cover-engineering make sure long life and last over 12 years .
Super Grow Lights are the best in the industry , operating anywhere in the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play .
Super Grow LED Lights run cool to the touch and near zero excess heat production means you can eliminate complicated tubing and expensive exhausts , while reducing room cooling requirements .
Grow lights are quite effective .
They function in all types of temperatures for different type of plants .
LED grow lights supply high intensity full spectrum grow lighting , completely covering PAR , for super growing and dense flowering .
Grow lights produce healthy plants with big yields , fast , you need to give the plant more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competitors provide .
These lights are budget-friendly and are a great addition to your garden or greenhouse .

Planting an indoor garden is a wonderful hobby for all those people who want to enjoy the beauty of nature. Indoor gardening is becoming very popular around the world today, especially with the arrival of new led grow lights that simplify the workings of this environment. One of the most important factors about growing indoor plants is to have enough lighting. The arrival of LED Grow Lights offers a new dimension for indoor gardening by providing all types of lighting needs to nourish the garden perfectly.
Grow lights encourage plants to grow quickly and promote flowers to bloom very quickly. However, there are many other benefits to using these lights. Since these bulbs do not require much energy, they are low in consumption and do not generate high electricity bills. These lights provide cover from seeding season to harvesting season for plants, vegetables and flowers of all types and strains.
The color spectrum used by the Grow lights is carefully designed by experimental scientists and farmers. Therefore, it emits the most productive light spectrum to enhance photosynthesis. Energy is not lost through heat generation. In fact, these lights stay cool while on. To ensure it stays cool, the Grow lights come with a built-in fan. Since these lights always work well, there is a low carbon footprint. These lights contain zero mercury, so they are also very Earth-friendly.
Developments in LED lights are becoming the light of best choice for professional farmers. The reason is that these Grow lights use only a fraction of the traditional lighting energy. Because it uses less energy, it creates less heat. The presence of LED grow lights for indoor plants as a light source means that it is much easier to control the temperature and humidity of your growing environment because the growing lights themselves will not change the sensitive growth environment.
How LED Light Systems Work
Grow plants indoor required the correct amount of light for growing well. If natural sunlight is not adequate, the plants and flowers need alternative lighting favorable for the production of good amount of chlorophyll for photosynthesis to occur properly. LED Grow lights produce the 100% exact kind of illumination with the wavelength which required by plants exactly to grow well. These phosphorescent lamps emit light in three different spectra for each stage of plant growth and maturity.
Blue lighting encourages the production of chlorophyll, which improves the growth and maturity of plants. Because this lighting emits less heat than conventional light bulbs, plants are less likely to burn from excessive heat produced by the lights. Furthermore, these lights eliminate the need for additional cooling systems because they emit lower temperatures. Red LED lights enhance vegetable growth, healthier flowers and increased fruit. A combined LED lighting system includes red and blue spectrum of lights. This system is highly effective since it covers the initial growth, maturity and fruiting of the entire plant. In short, an LED lighting system provides the perfect setting for flower and vegetable gardens to flourish and flourish.
Types of LED Grow Lights
There are different types of LED Grow lights are available in the market including UFO grow lights, Tri-band growing lights, and 5-band grow lights. UFO lights are best to produce a red and blue spectrum; Tri-band lights and 5-band both produce a well spectrum of red, blue, and orange lights. The type of lighting you need depends on the garden in which it grows. By placing your plants in different categories, such as seedlings, flowering plants, fruit plants, etc., you can determine the best type of light for optimal plant health and growth. Seedlings, for example, require blue LEDs to promote fast, healthy growth. Flowering plants require red lights to allow them to tolerate flowers and fruit. Fruit plants thrive with orange grow lights. Using the right kind of lighting for your plants, you will see your garden flourish and thrive in the beautiful setting you desire.
Qualities of LED Light System
LED lights come with some specific qualities that make them apart from conventional HID grow lights in the market. First, theses lights can be useful for long period of time without generating the problem of overheating. Second, these good quality growing lights use up much less electricity than conventional lights, thus they helping you to save good amount of money on your electricity bills. Third, they are designed to generate the exact type of lighting that plants need to grow within their different stages.
The initial cost of setting up LED Grow Lighting system in the garden is not more expensive than traditional lighting systems. However, over the long period, these grow lights will be prove more economical to run due to the long life of the LEDs and their energy efficient properties. In the short indoor plants greatly beneficial from the right amount of balance of light that these specific type of LEDs grow lights provide. LED growing lighting has proven to be highly effective in transforming hydroponic and other types of indoor gardens into beautiful and fruitful environments. They make a marked difference in the way plants grow and produce fruit. This makes your investment well worth the extra cost, time and effort.
Long Lifespan
These grow lights are constructed with highest quality material like as metal clad printed circuit boards, top-shelf thermal adhesives and special, thermally coated heat sinks that wick heat away from our LEDs. The industrial-strength of thermal cover-engineering make sure long life and last over 12 years.
Plug and Play – Works worldwide
Super Grow Lights are the best in the industry, operating anywhere in the world. These lights are ‘plug and play.
No Heat Problems
Super Grow LED Lights run cool to the touch and near zero excess heat production means you can eliminate complicated tubing and expensive exhausts, while reducing room cooling requirements.
Bottom Line:
Grow lights are quite effective. They function in all types of temperatures for different type of plants. LED grow lights supply high intensity full spectrum grow lighting, completely covering PAR, for super growing and dense flowering. Grow lights produce healthy plants with big yields, fast, you need to give the plant more than the customary red and blue LEDs our competitors provide. These lights are budget-friendly and are a great addition to your garden or greenhouse.


consciouslifenews--2020-07-08--Throwing Light on Gambling Addiction

Throwing Light on Gambling Addiction

Gambling is a kind of behavioral problem .
The key reason behind the habit or addiction of gambling is the easy money .
There is no doubt that money always plays the most important role when it comes to leading a happy life .
This is the main reason why most of the people with financial troubles get into lottery , betting and card playing .
Yes , there could be endless forms of gambling , but one thing is sure that a person is going to lose his money , emotions and overall personal life .
Obviously , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addicted to gambling , it ’ s time to do something about it .
When you can ’ t control your urge to put your hard-earned money on a bet despite knowing its harms , it is called addiction .
Yes , you want to get rid of gambling , but you can ’ t .
It means that you are addicted to it .
Of course , it is a bad situation for you .
In other words , gambling addiction is nothing else but a kind of disease .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gambling option , you need to change your mind .
Actually , wherever you find the chances of making easy money , you are going to gamble your hard earned money .
For instance , betting , slot machines and even stock trading come into gambling .
Of course , you can ’ t be addicted to every sort of gambling game , but it is true that gambling can destroy your life .
When it comes to leading a healthy life , you need to avoid the addiction of gambling .
Whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on slot machines , you always have to face the same results i.e .
disaster .
Yes , you will always lose your money when it comes to gambling .
However , you might win some money , but it doesn ’ t mean that you can ’ t be rich by playing cards or betting on horse races .
How to Recognize the Addiction Of course , if you are playing cards at home occasionally , you aren ’ t supposed to be an addict .
But when it comes to putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it means that there is something wrong .
So , whether you want to confirm you are or someone else in your family is addicted to gambling , you first need to learn how to recognize the addiction .
There could be various ways that can help you recognize whether you are addicted to gambling or not , but the most important is losing your money .
Yes , when you keep putting your money even without thinking about your family , you are going to be addicted .
Obviously , gambling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You ca n't lead a normal life .
There are a few signs that indicate that you are coping with addiction such as emotional imbalance , frustration , false hopes , and mental pressure .
You aren ’ t supposed to put all of your money on something that you don ’ t have control of .
How to Get Rid of the Addiction Whether it is about getting rid of gambling or drug addiction , you always need to be ready for the same mentally and physically .
Yes , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hardcore addict .
Thus , it is necessary that you should go to a rehab centre .
Yes , if you find it difficult to deal with your urge of gambling even despite knowing its harm , you need to seek professional help .
There are various gambling addiction treatments that can help you eliminate this mental problem .
Yes , it is a kind of mental problem that can make you very sick .
Obviously , you won ’ t like to deal with a disease that can destroy your family , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would like to lead a more enjoyable and productive life .
For this , you need to seek help from a counselor .
If you are at the initial stage of addiction , a few sessions of mental counseling can help you get rid of the addiction .

Gambling is a kind of behavioral problem. The key reason behind the habit or addiction of gambling is the easy money. There is no doubt that money always plays the most important role when it comes to leading a happy life. This is the main reason why most of the people with financial troubles get into lottery, betting and card playing.
Yes, there could be endless forms of gambling, but one thing is sure that a person is going to lose his money, emotions and overall personal life. Obviously, if you or someone in your family is addicted to gambling, it’s time to do something about it.
What Is Gambling Addiction?
When you can’t control your urge to put your hard-earned money on a bet despite knowing its harms, it is called addiction. Yes, you want to get rid of gambling, but you can’t. It means that you are addicted to it. Of course, it is a bad situation for you. In other words, gambling addiction is nothing else but a kind of disease.
Different Types of Gambling
If you are assuming that playing cards is only gambling option, you need to change your mind. Actually, wherever you find the chances of making easy money, you are going to gamble your hard earned money. For instance, betting, slot machines and even stock trading come into gambling. Of course, you can’t be addicted to every sort of gambling game, but it is true that gambling can destroy your life.
When it comes to leading a healthy life, you need to avoid the addiction of gambling. Whether you are playing cards or putting money on slot machines, you always have to face the same results i.e. disaster. Yes, you will always lose your money when it comes to gambling. However, you might win some money, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t be rich by playing cards or betting on horse races.
How to Recognize the Addiction
Of course, if you are playing cards at home occasionally, you aren’t supposed to be an addict. But when it comes to putting your hard-earned money on a gambling table, it means that there is something wrong. So, whether you want to confirm you are or someone else in your family is addicted to gambling, you first need to learn how to recognize the addiction.
There could be various ways that can help you recognize whether you are addicted to gambling or not, but the most important is losing your money. Yes, when you keep putting your money even without thinking about your family, you are going to be addicted. Obviously, gambling can lead you towards a financial crisis. You can't lead a normal life.
There are a few signs that indicate that you are coping with addiction such as emotional imbalance, frustration, false hopes, and mental pressure. You aren’t supposed to put all of your money on something that you don’t have control of.
How to Get Rid of the Addiction
Whether it is about getting rid of gambling or drug addiction, you always need to be ready for the same mentally and physically. Yes, it might be possible that you are a hardcore addict. Thus, it is necessary that you should go to a rehab centre. Yes, if you find it difficult to deal with your urge of gambling even despite knowing its harm, you need to seek professional help.
There are various gambling addiction treatments that can help you eliminate this mental problem. Yes, it is a kind of mental problem that can make you very sick. Obviously, you won’t like to deal with a disease that can destroy your family, relationship and life. Instead, you would like to lead a more enjoyable and productive life.
For this, you need to seek help from a counselor. If you are at the initial stage of addiction, a few sessions of mental counseling can help you get rid of the addiction.


consciouslifenews--2020-07-09--Rona Geffen: “We Are One”

Rona Geffen: “We Are One”

In December 2019 , long before the coronavirus brought us all inside or uprisings filled streets around the world , Rona Geffen ( Israel/Germany ) collaborated with musicians Heidi AL-Sabban ( Egypt ) and Elly Kellner ( the Netherlands ) to make “ We Are One.
” The song is short and sweet : a brief dip into an ethereal world , an ambient chorus of women voices offered like a mantra .
So much of “ We Are One ” feels just right for this time : a message of unity , love , and belonging , offered by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without ever having met in person .
Their song offers guidance , harmony , and peace .
“ We wanted to create an embracing and warm sacred space of union , love , and acceptance .
We Are One is an anthem of unification and love for humankind , bridging borders and boundaries.
” — Rona Geffen In addition to Rona ’ s work with “ We Are One , ” Geffen has also been working for several years on The Sound Is The Scenery , combining extensive sound research with an immersive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scenery , when performed in full , is a sound healing experience performed with planetary calibrated tuning forks and an array of drums from around the world threaded together with her low , centering singing voice .
Rona offers regular YouTube editions of The Sound Is The Scenery-inspired sound healing with singing bowls .
Rona Geffen is a musician and sound healer based in Berlin .
Her work has brought her around the world , from the renowned O.Z.O.R.A .
music festival and the Spatial Sound Institute in Hungary to Asso Apo in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addition to her recorded works , which can be found online , Rona is researching sound and offers private and virtual sound healing sessions .
To learn more about Rona ’ s work and to contact her for sound healing work , please see Rona ’ s website

By Frieda Shapiro
In December 2019, long before the coronavirus brought us all inside or uprisings filled streets around the world, Rona Geffen (Israel/Germany) collaborated with musicians Heidi AL-Sabban (Egypt) and Elly Kellner (the Netherlands) to make “We Are One.” The song is short and sweet: a brief dip into an ethereal world, an ambient chorus of women voices offered like a mantra. So much of “We Are One” feels just right for this time: a message of unity, love, and belonging, offered by three artists who produced the collaborative track without ever having met in person. Their song offers guidance, harmony, and peace.
“We wanted to create an embracing and warm sacred space of union, love, and acceptance. We Are One is an anthem of unification and love for humankind, bridging borders and boundaries.” — Rona Geffen
In addition to Rona’s work with “We Are One,” Geffen has also been working for several years on The Sound Is The Scenery, combining extensive sound research with an immersive live concert. The Sound Is The Scenery, when performed in full, is a sound healing experience performed with planetary calibrated tuning forks and an array of drums from around the world threaded together with her low, centering singing voice. Rona offers regular YouTube editions of The Sound Is The Scenery-inspired sound healing with singing bowls.
Rona Geffen is a musician and sound healer based in Berlin. Her work has brought her around the world, from the renowned O.Z.O.R.A. music festival and the Spatial Sound Institute in Hungary to Asso Apo in Nantes and Anjos70 in Lisbon. In addition to her recorded works, which can be found online, Rona is researching sound and offers private and virtual sound healing sessions. To learn more about Rona’s work and to contact her for sound healing work, please see Rona’s website


consciouslifenews--2020-07-08--Committing to Inclusion in the Food Service Industry: What You Need to Know

Thousands of people recently engaged in a peaceful sit-in protest outside Toronto Police headquarters .
The June 19 Abolish the Police protest was organized by Not Another Black Life following the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet , who fell 24 stories from her apartment building after her mother phoned for police assistance .
Protests have sprung up across North America .
For many , the call to action was the police killing of George Floyd , an unarmed black man in Minneapolis .
In Toronto , the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet sparked anti-black and anti-Indigenous racism rallies and a movement to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of $ 1.1 billion—funds that protestors would like to see allocated toward targeted communities .
Organizations across industries are showing their solidarity .
Joining the chorus , Restaurants Canada has issued a statement pledging its commitment to anti-racism within the foodservice and hospitality industry .
Black and Indigenous Canadians contribute to every industry .
Now is the time to reflect on how systemic racism creates barriers to equality within our own workspaces—and to promote diversity and inclusion however we can .
Here ’ s our rundown of how the industry has responded to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do to show your support .
How the Industry Is Responding Restaurants Canada is among the list of organizations that have taken a stand .
Their objective is to provide foodservice operators across Canada with the necessary materials to create diverse and inclusive workplaces .
The not-for-profit association is encouraging restaurant owners to hire BIPOC , and plans on hosting educational sessions to promote awareness and instill best practices .
They acknowledge that the industry has work to do and that , through raising the bar , Canada can set an example for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Restaurants Canada has posted a list of resources for foodservice operators and workers , including How to Create a Positive and Inclusive Workplace .
The in-depth guide is the product of a partnership between Restaurants Canada , Centennial College , and The Centre for Global Citizenship , Education & Inclusion ( GCEI ) .
The guide covers topics such as : • How to support inclusion in the workplace • What to do in cases of sexual harassment • How to handle sick leave and parental leave Restaurants Canada also advises restaurant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rights Commission if they feel that they are being discriminated against based on grounds such as race , sex , religion , or disability .
In the wake of recent demonstrations , Canadians have taken to the streets and social media to show their support .
Another way to take a stand is to support black business owners .
Plus , finding local black-owned restaurants and businesses has never been easier with the help of the following resources : • A comprehensive directory of black-owned businesses and black entrepreneurs across Canada ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your business ?
Add yourself to the list here .
• Black-owned businesses in the GTA .
If you live in Toronto , this list contains black-owned restaurants that are open during the COVID-19 pandemic .
• Blackowned Toronto .
This Instagram page promotes black-owned businesses—including everything from food to legal services—in Toronto and surrounding areas .
Restaurants Canada also highlights Black Lives Matter , an international organization whose mission is to promote equality and diversity , for Canadians who wish to donate their money or volunteer their time .
Are you interested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have sparked reform in Canada ’ s restaurant industry ?
Get in touch with the team at CHI Real Estate by calling 647-347-9723 .

Thousands of people recently engaged in a peaceful sit-in protest outside Toronto Police headquarters. The June 19 Abolish the Police protest was organized by Not Another Black Life following the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, who fell 24 stories from her apartment building after her mother phoned for police assistance.
Protests have sprung up across North America. For many, the call to action was the police killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in Minneapolis. In Toronto, the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet sparked anti-black and anti-Indigenous racism rallies and a movement to defund the Toronto Police’s budget of $1.1 billion—funds that protestors would like to see allocated toward targeted communities.
Organizations across industries are showing their solidarity. Joining the chorus, Restaurants Canada has issued a statement pledging its commitment to anti-racism within the foodservice and hospitality industry.
Black and Indigenous Canadians contribute to every industry. Now is the time to reflect on how systemic racism creates barriers to equality within our own workspaces—and to promote diversity and inclusion however we can. Here’s our rundown of how the industry has responded to recent events, and what you can do to show your support.
How the Industry Is Responding
Restaurants Canada is among the list of organizations that have taken a stand. Their objective is to provide foodservice operators across Canada with the necessary materials to create diverse and inclusive workplaces.
The not-for-profit association is encouraging restaurant owners to hire BIPOC, and plans on hosting educational sessions to promote awareness and instill best practices. They acknowledge that the industry has work to do and that, through raising the bar, Canada can set an example for the rest of the world to follow.
Restaurants Canada has posted a list of resources for foodservice operators and workers, including How to Create a Positive and Inclusive Workplace. The in-depth guide is the product of a partnership between Restaurants Canada, Centennial College, and The Centre for Global Citizenship, Education & Inclusion (GCEI). The guide covers topics such as:
How to support inclusion in the workplace
Best practices for hiring a diverse workforce
Racial, cultural, and gender diversity
Supporting mental health
What to do in cases of sexual harassment
How to handle sick leave and parental leave
Restaurants Canada also advises restaurant workers to seek out the Canadian Human Rights Commission if they feel that they are being discriminated against based on grounds such as race, sex, religion, or disability.
Ways to Show Your Support
In the wake of recent demonstrations, Canadians have taken to the streets and social media to show their support. Another way to take a stand is to support black business owners. Plus, finding local black-owned restaurants and businesses has never been easier with the help of the following resources:
A comprehensive directory of black-owned businesses and black entrepreneurs across Canada’s major cities. Don’t see your business? Add yourself to the list here.
Black-owned businesses in the GTA. If you live in Toronto, this list contains black-owned restaurants that are open during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you live in Toronto, this list contains black-owned restaurants that are open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Blackowned Toronto. This Instagram page promotes black-owned businesses—including everything from food to legal services—in Toronto and surrounding areas.
Restaurants Canada also highlights Black Lives Matter, an international organization whose mission is to promote equality and diversity, for Canadians who wish to donate their money or volunteer their time.
Are you interested in learning more about how recent demonstrations have sparked reform in Canada’s restaurant industry? Get in touch with the team at CHI Real Estate by calling 647-347-9723.


consciouslifenews--2020-07-08--10 Ways To Be The Best Nurse You Can Be

10 Ways To Be The Best Nurse You Can Be

Many people are plagued by the same problem throughout their lives , but it is one they are so used to that they probably don ’ t even realize it is an issue in the first place .
That problem is one of self-doubt .
Always thinking there are other people who can do things better than you , or worrying that you are making a mistake , or simply thinking you aren ’ t good enough – it ’ s all linked to self-doubt , and it means that even the most capable and wonderful people don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be .
Nurses are no different .
Nurses can suffer from extreme self-doubt just like everyone else , no matter how capable and caring they seem to be on the outside .
There may be a voice in your head that is telling you you ’ re not the best .
If that ’ s the case , you must never give in to it .
You must push forward and prove to yourself that you are amazing at what you do and that you don ’ t have to have any more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways that you can do this and improve your career at the same time .
Read on to find out just how this can be done .
You might immediately want to jump to a way of destroying your self-doubt and making yourself into a better nurse no matter what .
This can feel exciting , and it ’ s clearly something that is going to occupy a lot of your time and your mind once you begin the process .
However , you can be at risk of doing too much too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the different options and ideas open to you .
In order for this not to happen , you should start small .
You will need to build up your confidence one bit at a time ; indeed , this is the ideal way to look at many different parts of your life , not just your nursing career .
Taking small , carefully planned steps to get you where you want to be is the best thing you can do .
You will be able to take control of the process , plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get there , and navigate your way more smoothly along the path to success .
You Must Keep Learning In order to really quieten the thoughts that are leading you to doubt yourself , you must continue to learn as much as you can about your chosen career in nursing .
Always be on the lookout for additional ways to learn more , because the more you know , the more confident you will be in your own abilities .
Plus , you can show other people how much you know , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can keep learning and , therefore , reach the ultimate level of nursing is to gain additional qualifications .
There are many different courses you can take , and there are even degrees that can really boost your confidence , your knowledge , and your career .
The Marymount MSN-FNP is a great example of the kind of additional qualifications you can get to move your career to the next level , or even try something different altogether within the exciting field of nursing .
Many nurses might assume that they won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these extra accreditations because their job takes up a lot of their time , plus they are on shift work , so trying to attend a class regularly is difficult or even impossible .
However , courses can be studied online , meaning you don ’ t have to attend a brick-and-mortar school and you can study at times that suit you .
You can work and study simultaneously .
It won ’ t be easy , but it will be worth it .
Even with your shifts and long hours , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can be .
Be Interested In Your Work If you think about any area of your life , the more interested you are in something , the happier you are to do it , and the more you push yourself to be better at it or to learn more about it .
The same is true of your job .
If you love what you do , you will be the best you can be .
If you don ’ t enjoy what you are doing , you will only do what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and that isn ’ t the way to become the very best .
Sometimes , you might have been guided into a career by family members who were keen for you to do what they wanted to do but couldn ’ t , or who want you to follow the family tradition .
Sometimes , you will think you want to do one particular job but realize later on that you don ’ t actually enjoy it and would rather do something else .
Whatever the reason , if you don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do it – there are lots of other careers you could take on that might suit you better , and there is no point in being miserable as a nurse when you could be happy ( and more successful ) doing something else .
Before you switch careers , however , bear one thing in mind : nursing is one of the few areas in which there are plenty of alternative routes to take if the one you are on doesn ’ t suit you very well .
General nursing might not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but what about family nursing , emergency nursing , specialist care for children or the elderly or those with cancer ?
Think about what is going to interest you the most and what you can see yourself excelling at .
It might be that you simply need to switch paths rather than entire careers .
Understand That You Will Make Mistakes There is no such thing as a perfect nurse ; there is no such thing as perfection at all .
Trying to strive for perfection is not bad in itself , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you will do very well trying to do so .
However , when you make yourself unhappy or hold yourself back because you think you should be ‘ better ’ than you are , problems will arise .
You will lose your confidence and you will worry about making mistakes .
The truth is that everyone makes mistakes at some point .
The more you learn , the fewer mistakes you will make , but that doesn ’ t mean they won ’ t happen at all .
The key is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as hard as possible to avoid mistakes where you can .
When they do happen , you must learn from them ; this is the best way to stop them from happening again .
Once you know what went wrong , you will be better prepared , and this is an excellent way to become a better nurse .
You can even help others who might be struggling by mentoring them ; you have already been through the problem , and if you can use that experience to ensure that others don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that ’ s an incredible thing to do – plus it will show others what a wonderful nurse you really are .
As mentioned above , being a mentor can be invaluable when you ’ re a nurse .
However , having a mentor yourself can be just as useful and can really help you to become the very best nurse you can be .
A mentor is someone who has already overcome a number of different obstacles , and who is now able to use their knowledge and understanding of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came up against in order to be much better than they would have been otherwise .
By having a mentor , listening to them , and understanding more about what they can help you with , you can avoid errors and push yourself to do more .
Do It Your Own Way Despite the fact that a mentor is always going to be useful in your nursing career , that doesn ’ t mean you should copy everything they do – at least not in the same way they do it .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work and be successful .
If you don ’ t and you try to emulate someone else , you will never be truly comfortable in your career , and you may not want to progress or try any harder in order to be the very best you can be .
The last thing you want to do is to lose sight of your own career path and ideals because you are concentrating so much on doing what someone else is doing and being what someone else is being .
If you really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what you do , you are going to need to ensure you not only take the initiative but show initiative too .
This means going above and beyond what is expected of you and showing that you don ’ t need to be told what to do at all times – you can determine your own course of action and move ahead with it without waiting for instructions .
Not only will this impress those higher than you on the career ladder , but it will mean you can get a lot more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking risks at some points , but that is necessary as long as you aren ’ t putting anyone ’ s life in danger or going too far .
The aim when you take the initiative is to bring new ideas to the situation and to implement them where you can .
This is entirely possible in nursing and should be encouraged .
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We are all our own worst critics , so working as hard as you can when you are the one evaluating that work is crucial – you ’ ll want to do so in order to be proud of yourself and your work .
Nurses , as mentioned above , need to work on their own initiative to be truly great , but to be the ultimate nurse , they need to work in a team , and they need to be able to communicate well .
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The idea is to let people know everything that is happening – everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ timely manner .
If anyone has to ask you what is going on , you aren ’ t communicating in the way you should be .
Think about this and every time you are wondering whether to say something about a procedure , a patient , or anything else , the answer is usually that you should pass on the information quickly and concisely .
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It might be moving forward in your career , or perhaps you want to be the kind of nurse that patients ask for specifically .
Whatever it is , determining this in advance and then doing everything you can to achieve the outcome you want is one of the ways you can be the best nurse possible .
Once you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no need to stop .
There will always be other things you want to achieve .
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Many people are plagued by the same problem throughout their lives, but it is one they are so used to that they probably don’t even realize it is an issue in the first place. That problem is one of self-doubt. Always thinking there are other people who can do things better than you, or worrying that you are making a mistake, or simply thinking you aren’t good enough – it’s all linked to self-doubt, and it means that even the most capable and wonderful people don’t allow themselves to be all they can be.
Nurses are no different. Nurses can suffer from extreme self-doubt just like everyone else, no matter how capable and caring they seem to be on the outside. There may be a voice in your head that is telling you you’re not the best. If that’s the case, you must never give in to it. You must push forward and prove to yourself that you are amazing at what you do and that you don’t have to have any more self-doubt. There are all kinds of ways that you can do this and improve your career at the same time. Read on to find out just how this can be done.
Start Small
You might immediately want to jump to a way of destroying your self-doubt and making yourself into a better nurse no matter what. This can feel exciting, and it’s clearly something that is going to occupy a lot of your time and your mind once you begin the process. However, you can be at risk of doing too much too soon and of becoming overwhelmed with all the different options and ideas open to you.
In order for this not to happen, you should start small. You will need to build up your confidence one bit at a time; indeed, this is the ideal way to look at many different parts of your life, not just your nursing career. Taking small, carefully planned steps to get you where you want to be is the best thing you can do. You will be able to take control of the process, plan out where you are going and how to get there, and navigate your way more smoothly along the path to success.
You Must Keep Learning
In order to really quieten the thoughts that are leading you to doubt yourself, you must continue to learn as much as you can about your chosen career in nursing. Always be on the lookout for additional ways to learn more, because the more you know, the more confident you will be in your own abilities. Plus, you can show other people how much you know, too.
One of the best ways you can keep learning and, therefore, reach the ultimate level of nursing is to gain additional qualifications. There are many different courses you can take, and there are even degrees that can really boost your confidence, your knowledge, and your career. The Marymount MSN-FNP is a great example of the kind of additional qualifications you can get to move your career to the next level, or even try something different altogether within the exciting field of nursing.
Many nurses might assume that they won’t be able to study for these extra accreditations because their job takes up a lot of their time, plus they are on shift work, so trying to attend a class regularly is difficult or even impossible. However, courses can be studied online, meaning you don’t have to attend a brick-and-mortar school and you can study at times that suit you. You can work and study simultaneously. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. Even with your shifts and long hours, you can learn and become the best nurse you can be.
Be Interested In Your Work
If you think about any area of your life, the more interested you are in something, the happier you are to do it, and the more you push yourself to be better at it or to learn more about it. The same is true of your job. If you love what you do, you will be the best you can be. If you don’t enjoy what you are doing, you will only do what is required of you and no more, and that isn’t the way to become the very best.
Sometimes, you might have been guided into a career by family members who were keen for you to do what they wanted to do but couldn’t, or who want you to follow the family tradition. Sometimes, you will think you want to do one particular job but realize later on that you don’t actually enjoy it and would rather do something else. Whatever the reason, if you don’t enjoy nursing, don’t do it – there are lots of other careers you could take on that might suit you better, and there is no point in being miserable as a nurse when you could be happy (and more successful) doing something else.
Before you switch careers, however, bear one thing in mind: nursing is one of the few areas in which there are plenty of alternative routes to take if the one you are on doesn’t suit you very well. General nursing might not be what you thought it would be, but what about family nursing, emergency nursing, specialist care for children or the elderly or those with cancer? Think about what is going to interest you the most and what you can see yourself excelling at. It might be that you simply need to switch paths rather than entire careers.
Understand That You Will Make Mistakes
There is no such thing as a perfect nurse; there is no such thing as perfection at all. Trying to strive for perfection is not bad in itself, because although you won’t reach it, you will do very well trying to do so. However, when you make yourself unhappy or hold yourself back because you think you should be ‘better’ than you are, problems will arise. You will lose your confidence and you will worry about making mistakes.
The truth is that everyone makes mistakes at some point. The more you learn, the fewer mistakes you will make, but that doesn’t mean they won’t happen at all. The key is to understand that this will happen and try as hard as possible to avoid mistakes where you can. When they do happen, you must learn from them; this is the best way to stop them from happening again. Once you know what went wrong, you will be better prepared, and this is an excellent way to become a better nurse. You can even help others who might be struggling by mentoring them; you have already been through the problem, and if you can use that experience to ensure that others don’t make the same mistakes you did, that’s an incredible thing to do – plus it will show others what a wonderful nurse you really are.
Find A Mentor
As mentioned above, being a mentor can be invaluable when you’re a nurse. However, having a mentor yourself can be just as useful and can really help you to become the very best nurse you can be.
A mentor is someone who has already overcome a number of different obstacles, and who is now able to use their knowledge and understanding of the mistakes they made and the problems they came up against in order to be much better than they would have been otherwise. By having a mentor, listening to them, and understanding more about what they can help you with, you can avoid errors and push yourself to do more.
Do It Your Own Way
Despite the fact that a mentor is always going to be useful in your nursing career, that doesn’t mean you should copy everything they do – at least not in the same way they do it. You will need to find your own way to work and be successful. If you don’t and you try to emulate someone else, you will never be truly comfortable in your career, and you may not want to progress or try any harder in order to be the very best you can be. The last thing you want to do is to lose sight of your own career path and ideals because you are concentrating so much on doing what someone else is doing and being what someone else is being.
Take And Show Initiative
If you really want to be the very best at what you do, you are going to need to ensure you not only take the initiative but show initiative too. This means going above and beyond what is expected of you and showing that you don’t need to be told what to do at all times – you can determine your own course of action and move ahead with it without waiting for instructions.
Not only will this impress those higher than you on the career ladder, but it will mean you can get a lot more done as well. You might be taking risks at some points, but that is necessary as long as you aren’t putting anyone’s life in danger or going too far. The aim when you take the initiative is to bring new ideas to the situation and to implement them where you can. This is entirely possible in nursing and should be encouraged.
Evaluate Your Own Progress
Nursing is a busy field to work in, and that’s what draws a lot of people to it; there will never be a dull moment when you are a nurse. However, this means that sometimes your work won’t be evaluated in the way you might like it to be because everyone is going to be concentrating on their own tasks and won’t have time to take notice of what you are doing.
This shouldn’t mean you don’t continue to try your hardest and strive to be the best nurse you can be. In fact, it means you should try harder, because rather than someone else evaluating your work, you will be the one who is looking hard at what you are doing. We are all our own worst critics, so working as hard as you can when you are the one evaluating that work is crucial – you’ll want to do so in order to be proud of yourself and your work.
Great Communication
Nurses, as mentioned above, need to work on their own initiative to be truly great, but to be the ultimate nurse, they need to work in a team, and they need to be able to communicate well. Without great communication, there will be mistakes, patients will not get the best care, and colleagues won’t know that they can trust you with important tasks.
Communication opens up your knowledge and lets other people know what you can do – the more you can talk about your ideas and communicate in a stressful situation, the more they will know that you are the best at what you do, and the more they will trust you to do more. The idea is to let people know everything that is happening – everything they need to know – in a timely manner. If anyone has to ask you what is going on, you aren’t communicating in the way you should be. Think about this and every time you are wondering whether to say something about a procedure, a patient, or anything else, the answer is usually that you should pass on the information quickly and concisely.
Set Goals
Working without having set goals means you are never going to be pushing yourself forward in the same way as you would if you did have a goal or goals to achieve. Nursing is no different from any other career in that respect, so when you are starting out, it’s crucial to work out which goals you are going to reach for. It might be moving forward in your career, or perhaps you want to be the kind of nurse that patients ask for specifically. Whatever it is, determining this in advance and then doing everything you can to achieve the outcome you want is one of the ways you can be the best nurse possible.
Once you have reached your goal, there is no need to stop. There will always be other things you want to achieve. The key is to work out what’s next for you and then start making that your new goal to reach.