Iodine question

[Guest guest]

Hi Lori,

I'm not , but our government (DEA) has changed the laws in

buying Lugol's. You can no longer buy more then one ounce of Lugol's 5%

at a time now. They " claim " This action is being taken because of the

continued use of iodine for the illicit production of the schedule II

controlled substances amphetamine and methamphetamine. So, sadly, we

can only buy 1oz. at a time and pay shipping with each 1 oz. ordered.

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/fed_regs/rules/2007/fr0702.htm

Janie

> Also, do you know of a site that will let you order more than one

> bottle of lugols at a time? I don't want to have to buy one bottle at

> a time and pay shipping each time at J crows.

>

> Lorie

[Guest guest]

I thought I read somewhere you could get up to 2 bottles, if the

company kept a registry. From what I read at J crow's site, you can

buy as many bottles as you want, but you can only pay for them one at

a time, because J Crow doesn't want to keep a registry. Each bottle

has to be a separate order.

Lorie

>

> > Also, do you know of a site that will let you order more than one

> > bottle of lugols at a time? I don't want to have to buy one bottle at

> > a time and pay shipping each time at J crows.

> >

> > Lorie

>

[Guest guest]

I just wanted to make sure as a thyroidless patient I can supplement iodine

safely.

I have been talking to some folks on the thyroidless forum but just wanted to

check here as well.

Thanks

[Guest guest]

Why wouldn't you be able to. I have been taking it for almost 4 years - 10 years ago lost my thyroid to cancer. Iodine is used by every gland and mucosal lining.

Steph

Iodine question

I just wanted to make sure as a thyroidless patient I can supplement iodine safely.I have been talking to some folks on the thyroidless forum but just wanted to check here as well. Thanks

[Guest guest]

Thanks just wanted to make sure. I am now thyroidless but a couple years ago a

bad case of Hashi's and a goiter.

>

> Why wouldn't you be able to. I have been taking it for almost 4 years - 10

years ago lost my thyroid to cancer. Iodine is used by every gland and mucosal

lining.

>

> Steph

>

>

> Iodine question

>

>

> I just wanted to make sure as a thyroidless patient I can supplement

iodine safely.

>

> I have been talking to some folks on the thyroidless forum but just wanted

to check here as well.

>

> Thanks

>

>

[Guest guest]

I hate to say it, because I so wanted the iodine to work, and I see how it works so beautifully for so many people- but, while all three of my kids were on iodine, their thyroids grew to a very large size, and when they went off, they reduced in size. They do take the b2, niacin, and I used to give them large doses of C to organify the iodine, but their thyroids STILL grew. At one point both my daughter and son's thyroids were 6.5 cm large on each side, which is huge. The more iodine they took, the bigger their glands grew! I am going crazy trying to find out how to correct this problem. We can't be the only ones experiencing this...I would love to talk to Brownstein as I have bought his books, but it is impossible to speak with him:(

In a message dated 12/31/2009 4:05:04 P.M. Central Standard Time, ladybugsandbees@... writes:

The endo is wrong. Goiters are caused by lack of iodine.

From Dr. Brownstein's Iodine book: www.drbrownstein.com

THE UNDERLYING CAUSE OF AUTOIMMUNE THYROID ILLNESSES: IODINE DEFICIENCY AND ANTIOXIDANT DEFICIENCY

Chapter 7 described the apoptotic (i.e., anticancer) effects of the iodinated form of lactone (δ- Iodolactone). δ- Iodolactone is not only important for preventing cancer, its production is also necessary to help regulate the oxidation of iodine. Figure 3 illustrates this regulatory step in the oxidation/organification of iodine.

As previously mentioned, the oxidation of iodide to iodine occurs through the interaction of H2O2 and TPO. Iodine is a necessary product in order to provide the correct molecule in the cell so that organification can occur. If organification does not take place or is blocked, thyroid hormone and iodo-lipids will not be formed. As can be seen from Figure 3, this reaction is controlled by intracellular calcium levels and iodinated lipids—δ-iodolactone.

Intracellular calcium stimulates this pathway. On the other hand, δ-iodolactone and other iodinated lipids act as a brake on the system. If there is not enough iodine in the cell to organify and produce adequate amounts of δ-iodolactone, it can set the stage for damage to the thyroid cell and the development of an autoimmune thyroid disorder such as Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease.

A Proposed Mechanism For The Development Of Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders

The NADPH oxydase system is found in the mitochondria of our cells. The mitochondria are the energy-producing cells of our body. The mitochondria produce energy (i.e., ATP) through a complex process called oxidative phosphorylation. All medical students (and most physicians) are familiar with oxidative phosphorylation because we have to memorize the many steps responsible for producing ATP. This production of ATP requires many items including: oxygen, magnesium, ADP, and amino acids.

Many people with chronic illnesses, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and autoimmune disorders, complain they have no energy. ATP is the molecule that stores energy for the body. The body is constantly producing and utilizing ATP. Its production is a complex process that is beyond this book. However, there are two cofactors, Vitamins B2 (riboflavin) and B3 (niacin), that are integral to stimulating oxidative phosphorylation and ATP production.

Hydrogen peroxide is a byproduct of oxidative phosphorylation. It is this production of hydrogen peroxide that is so critical to the oxidation process of iodine. Hydrogen peroxide and TPO help to oxidize iodide to form iodine.

If there is a deficiency in iodine, which is common when ingesting the RDA for iodine, there will not be enough substrate (i.e., iodine) to produce iodinated lipids. As can be seen from Figure 3, the lack of δ-iodolactone and other iodinated lipids results in a loss of the ‘brake’ in the pathway to oxidize iodide. This may result in a temporarily production of too much hydrogen peroxide. This excess hydrogen peroxide can damage the enzyme TPO.

What Happens If TPO Is Damaged? Autoimmune Thyroid Illness

The body’s response to TPO damage is to produce antibodies against TPO or anti-TPO antibodies. A diagnosis of Hashimoto’s disease requires the presence of anti-TPO antibodies. As the damage worsens, surrounding proteins can also be damaged such as thyroglobulin. Damaged thyroglobulin will result in the body producing antibodies against thyroglobulin—anti-thyroglobulin antibodies.

In most cases of Hashimoto’s disease, there are antibodies to both TPO and thyroglobulin present. Although Graves’ disease may also possess these same antibodies, antibody production is not necessary to make the diagnosis of Graves’ disease. However, my clinical experience has shown that the treatment for both Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease can follow a similar course with similar positive outcomes.

How to Treat Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders

1. Ingest enough iodine in order to provide adequate substrate to iodinate lipids.

2. Take Vitamins B2 and B3 in amounts necessary to stimulate the NADPH system to produce adequate amounts of H2O2.

3. Correct oxidant stress in the thyroid gland and the mitochondria with antioxidants.

4. Ensure adequate magnesium levels.

5. Minimize oxidative stress in the body.

Iodine question

My daughter just went to her endo and while there asked her about iodine. (I've been taking it for several months and bought her a bottle of iodoral to try too). She was told that if she takes too much iodine that she will develop a huge goiter that won't go away. My daughter has hashi's; I do too but have no thyroid...don't know if that makes any difference. Is there any truth to what the Dr. told her? Where would I go to find out? I've been to a couple of iodine sites but didn't see anything about taking too much iodine and the consequences of it. Thanks.Rosemary

[Guest guest]

I will try that- we do use the Celtic salt on food, but maybe that is not enough. Thanks!

In a message dated 12/31/2009 7:54:26 P.M. Central Standard Time, ladybugsandbees@... writes:

 But did they get enough salt? That seems to be an issue with adults that have this problem.

Both my children were developing goiters but the armour and iodine took theirs down. I put dipping cups on the table and my children eat salt out of the cups - I encourage it. As much as they want.

Steph

Iodine question

My daughter just went to her endo and while there asked her about iodine. (I've been taking it for several months and bought her a bottle of iodoral to try too). She was told that if she takes too much iodine that she will develop a huge goiter that won't go away. My daughter has hashi's; I do too but have no thyroid...don't know if that makes any difference. Is there any truth to what the Dr. told her? Where would I go to find out? I've been to a couple of iodine sites but didn't see anything about taking too much iodine and the consequences of it. Thanks.Rosemary

[Guest guest]

The endo is wrong. Goiters are caused by lack of iodine.

From Dr. Brownstein's Iodine book: www.drbrownstein.com

THE UNDERLYING CAUSE OF AUTOIMMUNE THYROID ILLNESSES: IODINE DEFICIENCY AND ANTIOXIDANT DEFICIENCY

Chapter 7 described the apoptotic (i.e., anticancer) effects of the iodinated form of lactone (δ- Iodolactone). δ- Iodolactone is not only important for preventing cancer, its production is also necessary to help regulate the oxidation of iodine. Figure 3 illustrates this regulatory step in the oxidation/organification of iodine.

As previously mentioned, the oxidation of iodide to iodine occurs through the interaction of H2O2 and TPO. Iodine is a necessary product in order to provide the correct molecule in the cell so that organification can occur. If organification does not take place or is blocked, thyroid hormone and iodo-lipids will not be formed. As can be seen from Figure 3, this reaction is controlled by intracellular calcium levels and iodinated lipids—δ-iodolactone.

Intracellular calcium stimulates this pathway. On the other hand, δ-iodolactone and other iodinated lipids act as a brake on the system. If there is not enough iodine in the cell to organify and produce adequate amounts of δ-iodolactone, it can set the stage for damage to the thyroid cell and the development of an autoimmune thyroid disorder such as Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease.

A Proposed Mechanism For The Development Of Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders

The NADPH oxydase system is found in the mitochondria of our cells. The mitochondria are the energy-producing cells of our body. The mitochondria produce energy (i.e., ATP) through a complex process called oxidative phosphorylation. All medical students (and most physicians) are familiar with oxidative phosphorylation because we have to memorize the many steps responsible for producing ATP. This production of ATP requires many items including: oxygen, magnesium, ADP, and amino acids.

Many people with chronic illnesses, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and autoimmune disorders, complain they have no energy. ATP is the molecule that stores energy for the body. The body is constantly producing and utilizing ATP. Its production is a complex process that is beyond this book. However, there are two cofactors, Vitamins B2 (riboflavin) and B3 (niacin), that are integral to stimulating oxidative phosphorylation and ATP production.

Hydrogen peroxide is a byproduct of oxidative phosphorylation. It is this production of hydrogen peroxide that is so critical to the oxidation process of iodine. Hydrogen peroxide and TPO help to oxidize iodide to form iodine.

If there is a deficiency in iodine, which is common when ingesting the RDA for iodine, there will not be enough substrate (i.e., iodine) to produce iodinated lipids. As can be seen from Figure 3, the lack of δ-iodolactone and other iodinated lipids results in a loss of the ‘brake’ in the pathway to oxidize iodide. This may result in a temporarily production of too much hydrogen peroxide. This excess hydrogen peroxide can damage the enzyme TPO.

What Happens If TPO Is Damaged? Autoimmune Thyroid Illness

The body’s response to TPO damage is to produce antibodies against TPO or anti-TPO antibodies. A diagnosis of Hashimoto’s disease requires the presence of anti-TPO antibodies. As the damage worsens, surrounding proteins can also be damaged such as thyroglobulin. Damaged thyroglobulin will result in the body producing antibodies against thyroglobulin—anti-thyroglobulin antibodies.

In most cases of Hashimoto’s disease, there are antibodies to both TPO and thyroglobulin present. Although Graves’ disease may also possess these same antibodies, antibody production is not necessary to make the diagnosis of Graves’ disease. However, my clinical experience has shown that the treatment for both Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease can follow a similar course with similar positive outcomes.

How to Treat Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders

1. Ingest enough iodine in order to provide adequate substrate to iodinate lipids.

2. Take Vitamins B2 and B3 in amounts necessary to stimulate the NADPH system to produce adequate amounts of H2O2.

3. Correct oxidant stress in the thyroid gland and the mitochondria with antioxidants.

4. Ensure adequate magnesium levels.

5. Minimize oxidative stress in the body.

Iodine question

My daughter just went to her endo and while there asked her about iodine. (I've been taking it for several months and bought her a bottle of iodoral to try too). She was told that if she takes too much iodine that she will develop a huge goiter that won't go away. My daughter has hashi's; I do too but have no thyroid...don't know if that makes any difference. Is there any truth to what the Dr. told her? Where would I go to find out? I've been to a couple of iodine sites but didn't see anything about taking too much iodine and the consequences of it. Thanks.Rosemary

[Guest guest]



But did they get enough salt? That seems to be an issue with adults that have this problem.

Both my children were developing goiters but the armour and iodine took theirs down. I put dipping cups on the table and my children eat salt out of the cups - I encourage it. As much as they want.

Steph

Iodine question

My daughter just went to her endo and while there asked her about iodine. (I've been taking it for several months and bought her a bottle of iodoral to try too). She was told that if she takes too much iodine that she will develop a huge goiter that won't go away. My daughter has hashi's; I do too but have no thyroid...don't know if that makes any difference. Is there any truth to what the Dr. told her? Where would I go to find out? I've been to a couple of iodine sites but didn't see anything about taking too much iodine and the consequences of it. Thanks.Rosemary

[Guest guest]



Mine crave it. Their sodium tested low on labs too. My son who we are detoxing of bromide craves it the most. I put salt on his eggs and he puts on more.

Steph

Iodine question

My daughter just went to her endo and while there asked her about iodine. (I've been taking it for several months and bought her a bottle of iodoral to try too). She was told that if she takes too much iodine that she will develop a huge goiter that won't go away. My daughter has hashi's; I do too but have no thyroid...don't know if that makes any difference. Is there any truth to what the Dr. told her? Where would I go to find out? I've been to a couple of iodine sites but didn't see anything about taking too much iodine and the consequences of it. Thanks.Rosemary

[Guest guest]

Now I don't feel so bad Steph when I go grab the salt and take a taste. LOL!!!!!!!!! Or licking the salt off the outside of salted peanuts, the salt on pretzels, etc. from IllinoisFrom: "jdakarthur@..." <jdakarthur@...>iodine Sent: Thu, December 31, 2009 7:55:25 PMSubject: Re: Iodine question

I will try that- we do use the Celtic salt on food, but maybe that is not enough. Thanks!

In a message dated 12/31/2009 7:54:26 P.M. Central Standard Time, ladybugsandbees@ sbcglobal. net writes:

 But did they get enough salt? That seems to be an issue with adults that have this problem.

Both my children were developing goiters but the armour and iodine took theirs down. I put dipping cups on the table and my children eat salt out of the cups - I encourage it. As much as they want.

Steph

Iodine question

My daughter just went to her endo and while there asked her about iodine. (I've been taking it for several months and bought her a bottle of iodoral to try too). She was told that if she takes too much iodine that she will develop a huge goiter that won't go away. My daughter has hashi's; I do too but have no thyroid...don' t know if that makes any difference. Is there any truth to what the Dr. told her? Where would I go to find out? I've been to a couple of iodine sites but didn't see anything about taking too much iodine and the consequences of it. Thanks.Rosemary

[Guest guest]



Don't feel bad - especially if it is unrefined. The refined isn't so good for you. It has been cleaned with a chloride brine.

Steph

Iodine question

My daughter just went to her endo and while there asked her about iodine. (I've been taking it for several months and bought her a bottle of iodoral to try too). She was told that if she takes too much iodine that she will develop a huge goiter that won't go away. My daughter has hashi's; I do too but have no thyroid...don' t know if that makes any difference. Is there any truth to what the Dr. told her? Where would I go to find out? I've been to a couple of iodine sites but didn't see anything about taking too much iodine and the consequences of it. Thanks.Rosemary

[Guest guest]

I have a large container of Mediterranean sea salt unrefined and all that jazz. It is good stuff. It goes in everything I cook and bake and sometimes I will put a small amount into my palm and lick. I find myself doing this during that time of the month. I so this with chocolate so this is a sign to meet my adrenals maybe off a bit. That is why I joined this group and plus I don't sleep but 2 hours a night and it has been like this for the past 4 years and it is driving me nuts.The only problem I have is not being able to afford the iodine. I take a bunch of supplements every month and if I buy a bottle of iodine I won't be able to purchase my other supplements. I'll figure something out here soon. I have to slow myself down in thinking, I'm on the hyper side, and hopefully in the next 3 months

I'll be able to buy a bottle of lugol's or iodoral. Hopefully soon. I feel like I'm going crazy in my head and body. I'm on disability and $600.00 a month just isn't getting it. In fact it sucks but I have to learn to live with it. I decided my diet was the thing I could totally control and went gluten free 6 months ago because of my crohn's of 30 years plus I was recently diagnosed with celiac's. I bet this all has to do with cortisol, but I can't be sure. from IllinoisFrom: ladybugsandbees

<ladybugsandbees@...>iodine Sent: Thu, December 31, 2009 9:08:17 PMSubject: Re: Iodine question



Don't feel bad - especially if it is unrefined. The refined isn't so good for you. It has been cleaned with a chloride brine.

Steph

Iodine question

My daughter just went to her endo and while there asked her about iodine. (I've been taking it for several months and bought her a bottle of iodoral to try too). She was told that if she takes too much iodine that she will develop a huge goiter that won't go away. My daughter has hashi's; I do too but have no thyroid...don' t know if that makes any difference. Is there any truth to what the Dr. told her? Where would I go to find out? I've been to a couple of iodine sites but didn't see anything about taking too much iodine and the consequences of it. Thanks.Rosemary

[Guest guest]

Swanson has a bottle of Lugol's Iodine, it's been

working fine for me.

J Crow's Lugol's Solution 2%, you can get it from

Amazon.com for 10.99 + .95 shipping and handling.

http://www.amazon.com/J-Crows-Lugols-Iodine-2-Liquid/dp/B001AEFM9Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie\

=UTF8 & s=hpc & qid=1262320701 & sr=1-4

That's the most reasonable price I have been able

to find.

Bethann

If we could sell our experiences for what they

cost us, we'd all be millionaires.

Abigail Van Buren

ND wrote:

>

>

> I have a large container of Mediterranean sea salt unrefined and all

> that jazz. It is good stuff. It goes in everything I cook and bake and

> sometimes I will put a small amount into my palm and lick. I find myself

> doing this during that time of the month. I so this with chocolate so

> this is a sign to meet my adrenals maybe off a bit. That is why I joined

> this group and plus I don't sleep but 2 hours a night and it has been

> like this for the past 4 years and it is driving me nuts.

> The only problem I have is not being able to afford the iodine. I take a

> bunch of supplements every month and if I buy a bottle of iodine I won't

> be able to purchase my other supplements. I'll figure something out here

> soon. I have to slow myself down in thinking, I'm on the hyper side, and

> hopefully in the next 3 months I'll be able to buy a bottle of lugol's

> or iodoral. Hopefully soon. I feel like I'm going crazy in my head and

> body. I'm on disability and $600.00 a month just isn't getting it. In

> fact it sucks but I have to learn to live with it. I decided my diet was

> the thing I could totally control and went gluten free 6 months ago

> because of my crohn's of 30 years plus I was recently diagnosed with

> celiac's. I bet this all has to do with cortisol, but I can't be sure.

>

> from Illinois

>

>

> *From:* ladybugsandbees <ladybugsandbees@ sbcglobal. net>

> *To:* iodinegroups (DOT) com

> *Sent:* Thu, December 31, 2009 9:08:17 PM

> *Subject:* Re: Iodine question

>

>

>

> 

>

> Don't feel bad - especially if it is unrefined. The refined isn't so

> good for you. It has been cleaned with a chloride brine.

>

> Steph

>

>

>

> * Iodine question

>

>

>

> My daughter just went to her endo and while there

> asked her about iodine. (I've been taking it for

> several months and bought her a bottle of iodoral to

> try too). She was told that if she takes too much

> iodine that she will develop a huge goiter that

> won't go away. My daughter has hashi's; I do too but

> have no thyroid...don' t know if that makes any

> difference. Is there any truth to what the Dr. told

> her? Where would I go to find out? I've been to a

> couple of iodine sites but didn't see anything about

> taking too much iodine and the consequences of it.

> Thanks.

> Rosemary

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank-you Bethann. That is the cheapest so far. I take vitamin D3, magnesium, multi-vitamin, vitamin C, seleniuma and kelp. I guess I could give up my kelp since all I have read is negative things about it although I have been taking it for months. I'm sure the lugol's is better and more effective. I also have crohn's disease and celiac's so I have to be careful what I put in my body.I think I'm more scared to try this than anything else. The detox stuff is what scares me the most. I also have had 3 surgeries on my L5 S1 and had to have a prothesis to replace this disc. I feel crummy usually and I don't know if I'm ready to feel more miserable. And the salt stuff bothers me. Drinking it. I don't know what this will do to the irritation in my intestines. It may help it, I would think but I'm not

too crazy about finding about it the hard way. Then there is the flouride thing. I drink bottled water but I have to use the city water to cook, clean and bathe in and can't afford filters on the two faucets I do have. And I figured I have to jump into it and do all the right things in everyway and won't be able to. Oh Lord...................life and to do what is right for me is quite expensive and I feel it shouldn't have to be this way. I eat only frutis, vegis and some meat and one in awhile I'll bake a loaf of my rice flour bread. I just want to do the right thing all the way around and won't be able to which gives me no drive what so ever to do what I should be doing.Does that make sense? And trust me I have done my homework on iodine plus some. from IllinoisFrom: YardBirdMail <yardbirdmail@...>iodine Sent: Thu, December 31, 2009 10:42:31 PMSubject: Re: Iodine question

Swanson has a bottle of Lugol's Iodine, it's been

working fine for me.

J Crow's Lugol's Solution 2%, you can get it from

Amazon.com for 10.99 + .95 shipping and handling.

http://www.amazon. com/J-Crows- Lugols-Iodine- 2-Liquid/ dp/B001AEFM9Y/ ref=sr_1_ 4?ie=UTF8 & s=hpc & qid= 1262320701 & sr=1-4

That's the most reasonable price I have been able

to find.

Bethann

If we could sell our experiences for what they

cost us, we'd all be millionaires.

Abigail Van Buren

ND wrote:

>

>

> I have a large container of Mediterranean sea salt unrefined and all

> that jazz. It is good stuff. It goes in everything I cook and bake and

> sometimes I will put a small amount into my palm and lick. I find myself

> doing this during that time of the month. I so this with chocolate so

> this is a sign to meet my adrenals maybe off a bit. That is why I joined

> this group and plus I don't sleep but 2 hours a night and it has been

> like this for the past 4 years and it is driving me nuts.

> The only problem I have is not being able to afford the iodine. I take a

> bunch of supplements every month and if I buy a bottle of iodine I won't

> be able to purchase my other supplements. I'll figure something out here

> soon. I have to slow myself down in thinking, I'm on the hyper side, and

> hopefully in the next 3 months I'll be able to buy a bottle of lugol's

> or iodoral. Hopefully soon. I feel like I'm going crazy in my head and

> body. I'm on disability and $600.00 a month just isn't getting it. In

> fact it sucks but I have to learn to live with it. I decided my diet was

> the thing I could totally control and went gluten free 6 months ago

> because of my crohn's of 30 years plus I was recently diagnosed with

> celiac's. I bet this all has to do with cortisol, but I can't be sure.

>

> from Illinois

>

>

> *From:* ladybugsandbees <ladybugsandbees@ sbcglobal. net>

> *To:* iodinegroups (DOT) com

> *Sent:* Thu, December 31, 2009 9:08:17 PM

> *Subject:* Re: Iodine question

>

>

>

> 

>

> Don't feel bad - especially if it is unrefined. The refined isn't so

> good for you. It has been cleaned with a chloride brine.

>

> Steph

>

>

>

> * Iodine question

>

>

>

> My daughter just went to her endo and while there

> asked her about iodine. (I've been taking it for

> several months and bought her a bottle of iodoral to

> try too). She was told that if she takes too much

> iodine that she will develop a huge goiter that

> won't go away. My daughter has hashi's; I do too but

> have no thyroid...don' t know if that makes any

> difference. Is there any truth to what the Dr. told

> her? Where would I go to find out? I've been to a

> couple of iodine sites but didn't see anything about

> taking too much iodine and the consequences of it.

> Thanks.

> Rosemary

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes ,

It makes perfect sense. I read so many conflicting

things about iodine I was really scared to try it.

But then I found this group and read a lot. If it

was so bad all these people who have been taking

it for years wouldn't be so healthy and recovering

from all kinds of stuff.

Just start sloooowww. That way you won't detox in

a rush. And your detox symptoms may not be worse

than a runny nose and some nasal congestion. And

maybe a little lethargy. Then you'll feel more

energetic. Take a break from dosing while you're

detoxing. And you should do fine:) I've detoxed

before on other things besides iodine. So I'm

quite used to the drill.

And there's always this group for support. These

folks rock, they're a great bunch of people.

Annie

If we could sell our experiences for what they

cost us, we'd all be millionaires.

Abigail Van Buren

ND wrote:

>

>

> Thank-you Bethann. That is the cheapest so far. I take vitamin D3,

> magnesium, multi-vitamin, vitamin C, seleniuma and kelp. I guess I could

> give up my kelp since all I have read is negative things about it

> although I have been taking it for months. I'm sure the lugol's is

> better and more effective. I also have crohn's disease and celiac's so I

> have to be careful what I put in my body.

> I think I'm more scared to try this than anything else. The detox stuff

> is what scares me the most. I also have had 3 surgeries on my L5 S1 and

> had to have a prothesis to replace this disc. I feel crummy usually and

> I don't know if I'm ready to feel more miserable. And the salt stuff

> bothers me. Drinking it. I don't know what this will do to the

> irritation in my intestines. It may help it, I would think but I'm not

> too crazy about finding about it the hard way. Then there is the

> flouride thing. I drink bottled water but I have to use the city water

> to cook, clean and bathe in and can't afford filters on the two faucets

> I do have. And I figured I have to jump into it and do all the right

> things in everyway and won't be able to. Oh Lord........ .........

> ..life and to do what is right for me is quite expensive and I feel it

> shouldn't have to be this way. I eat only frutis, vegis and some meat

> and one in awhile I'll bake a loaf of my rice flour bread. I just want

> to do the right thing all the way around and won't be able to which

> gives me no drive what so ever to do what I should be doing.

> Does that make sense? And trust me I have done my homework on iodine

> plus some.

>

> from Illinois

>

>

> *From:* YardBirdMail <yardbirdmail@ gmail.com>

> *To:* iodinegroups (DOT) com

> *Sent:* Thu, December 31, 2009 10:42:31 PM

> *Subject:* Re: Iodine question

>

>

>

>

>

> Swanson has a bottle of Lugol's Iodine, it's been

> working fine for me.

>

> J Crow's Lugol's Solution 2%, you can get it from

> Amazon.com <http://Amazon.com> for 10.99 + .95 shipping and handling.

>

> http://www.amazon. com/J-Crows- Lugols-Iodine- 2-Liquid/ dp/B001AEFM9Y/

> ref=sr_1_ 4?ie=UTF8 & s=hpc & qid= 1262320701 & sr=1-4

>

<http://www.amazon.com/J-Crows-Lugols-Iodine-2-Liquid/dp/B001AEFM9Y/ref=sr_1_4?i\

e=UTF8 & s=hpc & qid=1262320701 & sr=1-4>

>

> That's the most reasonable price I have been able

> to find.

>

> Bethann

> If we could sell our experiences for what they

> cost us, we'd all be millionaires.

> Abigail Van Buren

>

> ND wrote:

> >

> >

> > I have a large container of Mediterranean sea salt unrefined and all

> > that jazz. It is good stuff. It goes in everything I cook and bake and

> > sometimes I will put a small amount into my palm and lick. I find myself

> > doing this during that time of the month. I so this with chocolate so

> > this is a sign to meet my adrenals maybe off a bit. That is why I joined

> > this group and plus I don't sleep but 2 hours a night and it has been

> > like this for the past 4 years and it is driving me nuts.

> > The only problem I have is not being able to afford the iodine. I take a

> > bunch of supplements every month and if I buy a bottle of iodine I won't

> > be able to purchase my other supplements. I'll figure something out here

> > soon. I have to slow myself down in thinking, I'm on the hyper side, and

> > hopefully in the next 3 months I'll be able to buy a bottle of lugol's

> > or iodoral. Hopefully soon. I feel like I'm going crazy in my head and

> > body. I'm on disability and $600.00 a month just isn't getting it. In

> > fact it sucks but I have to learn to live with it. I decided my diet was

> > the thing I could totally control and went gluten free 6 months ago

> > because of my crohn's of 30 years plus I was recently diagnosed with

> > celiac's. I bet this all has to do with cortisol, but I can't be sure.

> >

> > from Illinois

> >

> >

> > *From:* ladybugsandbees <ladybugsandbees@ sbcglobal. net>

> > *To:* iodinegroups (DOT) com

> > *Sent:* Thu, December 31, 2009 9:08:17 PM

> > *Subject:* Re: Iodine question

> >

> >

> >

> > 

> >

> > Don't feel bad - especially if it is unrefined. The refined isn't so

> > good for you. It has been cleaned with a chloride brine.

> >

> > Steph

> >

> >

> >

> > * Iodine question

> >

> >

> >

> > My daughter just went to her endo and while there

> > asked her about iodine. (I've been taking it for

> > several months and bought her a bottle of iodoral to

> > try too). She was told that if she takes too much

> > iodine that she will develop a huge goiter that

> > won't go away. My daughter has hashi's; I do too but

> > have no thyroid...don' t know if that makes any

> > difference. Is there any truth to what the Dr. told

> > her? Where would I go to find out? I've been to a

> > couple of iodine sites but didn't see anything about

> > taking too much iodine and the consequences of it.

> > Thanks.

> > Rosemary

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Annie or Bethann? Now I'm really confused. I just want to do it the right way. Trust me I have been lurking big time on this list and reading everything that has been posted. I need to understand everything before I do it. That's just me. And it isn't the iodine that scrares me. It is everything else mainly the detox, like I said. I know I need iodine. Maybe I'll sleep more than 2 hours a night and I won't be so high strung. It is almost like I can feel the darn cortisol circulating throughout my body. It feels like speed or when you drank way too much coffee.I don't care for buying things over the internet because of shipping but this is one thing I am determined to do. I will need to take away from something this month to bring iodine into my life, I just don't know

what yet depending how much it costs plus shipping and then I do believe I need to get a decent selenium supplement and so forth.Thanks for your response. Being a veterinarian technician make things a lot easier for me to comprehend it is just the money factor that is hindering me from moving forward with this. from IllinoisFrom: YardBirdMail <yardbirdmail@...>iodine Sent: Fri,

January 1, 2010 12:08:08 AMSubject: Re: Iodine question

Yes ,

It makes perfect sense. I read so many conflicting

things about iodine I was really scared to try it.

But then I found this group and read a lot.. If it

was so bad all these people who have been taking

it for years wouldn't be so healthy and recovering

from all kinds of stuff.

Just start sloooowww. That way you won't detox in

a rush. And your detox symptoms may not be worse

than a runny nose and some nasal congestion. And

maybe a little lethargy. Then you'll feel more

energetic. Take a break from dosing while you're

detoxing. And you should do fine:) I've detoxed

before on other things besides iodine. So I'm

quite used to the drill.

And there's always this group for support. These

folks rock, they're a great bunch of people.

Annie

If we could sell our experiences for what they

cost us, we'd all be millionaires.

Abigail Van Buren

ND wrote:

>

>

> Thank-you Bethann. That is the cheapest so far. I take vitamin D3,

> magnesium, multi-vitamin, vitamin C, seleniuma and kelp. I guess I could

> give up my kelp since all I have read is negative things about it

> although I have been taking it for months. I'm sure the lugol's is

> better and more effective. I also have crohn's disease and celiac's so I

> have to be careful what I put in my body.

> I think I'm more scared to try this than anything else. The detox stuff

> is what scares me the most. I also have had 3 surgeries on my L5 S1 and

> had to have a prothesis to replace this disc. I feel crummy usually and

> I don't know if I'm ready to feel more miserable. And the salt stuff

> bothers me. Drinking it. I don't know what this will do to the

> irritation in my intestines. It may help it, I would think but I'm not

> too crazy about finding about it the hard way. Then there is the

> flouride thing. I drink bottled water but I have to use the city water

> to cook, clean and bathe in and can't afford filters on the two faucets

> I do have. And I figured I have to jump into it and do all the right

> things in everyway and won't be able to. Oh Lord........ .........

> ..life and to do what is right for me is quite expensive and I feel it

> shouldn't have to be this way. I eat only frutis, vegis and some meat

> and one in awhile I'll bake a loaf of my rice flour bread.. I just want

> to do the right thing all the way around and won't be able to which

> gives me no drive what so ever to do what I should be doing.

> Does that make sense? And trust me I have done my homework on iodine

> plus some.

>

> from Illinois

>

>

> *From:* YardBirdMail <yardbirdmail@ gmail.com>

> *To:* iodinegroups (DOT) com

> *Sent:* Thu, December 31, 2009 10:42:31 PM

> *Subject:* Re: Iodine question

>

>

>

>

>

> Swanson has a bottle of Lugol's Iodine, it's been

> working fine for me.

>

> J Crow's Lugol's Solution 2%, you can get it from

> Amazon.com <http://Amazon. com> for 10.99 + .95 shipping and handling.

>

> http://www.amazon. com/J-Crows- Lugols-Iodine- 2-Liquid/ dp/B001AEFM9Y/

> ref=sr_1_ 4?ie=UTF8 & s=hpc & qid= 1262320701 & sr=1-4

> <http://www.amazon. com/J-Crows- Lugols-Iodine- 2-Liquid/ dp/B001AEFM9Y/ ref=sr_1_ 4?ie=UTF8 & s=hpc & qid= 1262320701 & sr=1-4>

>

> That's the most reasonable price I have been able

> to find.

>

> Bethann

> If we could sell our experiences for what they

> cost us, we'd all be millionaires..

> Abigail Van Buren

>

> ND wrote:

> >

> >

> > I have a large container of Mediterranean sea salt unrefined and all

> > that jazz. It is good stuff. It goes in everything I cook and bake and

> > sometimes I will put a small amount into my palm and lick. I find myself

> > doing this during that time of the month. I so this with chocolate so

> > this is a sign to meet my adrenals maybe off a bit. That is why I joined

> > this group and plus I don't sleep but 2 hours a night and it has been

> > like this for the past 4 years and it is driving me nuts.

> > The only problem I have is not being able to afford the iodine. I take a

> > bunch of supplements every month and if I buy a bottle of iodine I won't

> > be able to purchase my other supplements. I'll figure something out here

> > soon. I have to slow myself down in thinking, I'm on the hyper side, and

> > hopefully in the next 3 months I'll be able to buy a bottle of lugol's

> > or iodoral. Hopefully soon. I feel like I'm going crazy in my head and

> > body. I'm on disability and $600.00 a month just isn't getting it. In

> > fact it sucks but I have to learn to live with it. I decided my diet was

> > the thing I could totally control and went gluten free 6 months ago

> > because of my crohn's of 30 years plus I was recently diagnosed with

> > celiac's. I bet this all has to do with cortisol, but I can't be sure.

> >

> > from Illinois

> >

> >

> > *From:* ladybugsandbees <ladybugsandbees@ sbcglobal. net>

> > *To:* iodinegroups (DOT) com

> > *Sent:* Thu, December 31, 2009 9:08:17 PM

> > *Subject:* Re: Iodine question

> >

> >

> >

> > 

> >

> > Don't feel bad - especially if it is unrefined. The refined isn't so

> > good for you. It has been cleaned with a chloride brine.

> >

> > Steph

> >

> >

> >

> > * Iodine question

> >

> >

> >

> > My daughter just went to her endo and while there

> > asked her about iodine. (I've been taking it for

> > several months and bought her a bottle of iodoral to

> > try too). She was told that if she takes too much

> > iodine that she will develop a huge goiter that

> > won't go away. My daughter has hashi's; I do too but

> > have no thyroid...don' t know if that makes any

> > difference. Is there any truth to what the Dr. told

> > her? Where would I go to find out? I've been to a

> > couple of iodine sites but didn't see anything about

> > taking too much iodine and the consequences of it..

> > Thanks.

> > Rosemary

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry about the confusion , LOL, Annie is

my nick name in the family, Bethann is what most

people call me. I slip up sometimes and sign my

posts either way.

And I understand about money, believe me I do. I

was put on disability because all this stuff has

made me functionally blind. But my sight is

holding steady with all that I've done, not

getting worse, and I'm hoping I can recover a lot

of my sight as I go along. The ophthalmologists

nor the medical doctors can explain it, and have

no idea what's wrong. No surprise there.

But I've been frugal for years, even before I had

limited resources. I buy the best quality I can

get for the lowest possible price.

Try purchasing some of your items from the Swanson

site. You may save enough on the rest of it that

the Lugol's won't be a burden on your finances.

That's why I buy everything I can at one go so the

shipping doesn't eat me alive. And I watch for the

items I use on the BOGO sales they have. It's too

bad I didn't find out about all this when I was

working.:/ But then I didn't have as much time to

read and research either. So this illness has been

a mixed blessing really, or curse, depending on

how you look at it. On one hand I hate it

desperately, and the other hand I've had the time

and opportunity to learn so much that I wouldn't

have known otherwise. And maybe I can save my

family and loved ones, and anyone interested, the

misery that I've been through.

Bethann:)

If we could sell our experiences for what they

cost us, we'd all be millionaires.

Abigail Van Buren

ND wrote:

>

>

> Thanks Annie or Bethann? Now I'm really confused.

> I just want to do it the right way. Trust me I have been lurking big

> time on this list and reading everything that has been posted. I need to

> understand everything before I do it. That's just me. And it isn't the

> iodine that scrares me. It is everything else mainly the detox, like I said.

> I know I need iodine. Maybe I'll sleep more than 2 hours a night and I

> won't be so high strung. It is almost like I can feel the darn cortisol

> circulating throughout my body. It feels like speed or when you drank

> way too much coffee.

> I don't care for buying things over the internet because of shipping but

> this is one thing I am determined to do. I will need to take away from

> something this month to bring iodine into my life, I just don't know

> what yet depending how much it costs plus shipping and then I do believe

> I need to get a decent selenium supplement and so forth.

> Thanks for your response. Being a veterinarian technician make things a

> lot easier for me to comprehend it is just the money factor that is

> hindering me from moving forward with this.

>

> from Illinois

>

>

> *From:* YardBirdMail <yardbirdmail@ gmail.com>

> *To:* iodinegroups (DOT) com

> *Sent:* Fri, January 1, 2010 12:08:08 AM

> *Subject:* Re: Iodine question

>

>

>

> Yes ,

>

> It makes perfect sense. I read so many conflicting

> things about iodine I was really scared to try it.

> But then I found this group and read a lot.. If it

> was so bad all these people who have been taking

> it for years wouldn't be so healthy and recovering

> from all kinds of stuff.

>

> Just start sloooowww. That way you won't detox in

> a rush. And your detox symptoms may not be worse

> than a runny nose and some nasal congestion. And

> maybe a little lethargy. Then you'll feel more

> energetic. Take a break from dosing while you're

> detoxing. And you should do fine:) I've detoxed

> before on other things besides iodine. So I'm

> quite used to the drill.

>

> And there's always this group for support. These

> folks rock, they're a great bunch of people.

>

> Annie

>

> If we could sell our experiences for what they

> cost us, we'd all be millionaires.

> Abigail Van Buren

>

> ND wrote:

> >

> >

> > Thank-you Bethann. That is the cheapest so far. I take vitamin D3,

> > magnesium, multi-vitamin, vitamin C, seleniuma and kelp. I guess I could

> > give up my kelp since all I have read is negative things about it

> > although I have been taking it for months. I'm sure the lugol's is

> > better and more effective. I also have crohn's disease and celiac's so I

> > have to be careful what I put in my body.

> > I think I'm more scared to try this than anything else. The detox stuff

> > is what scares me the most. I also have had 3 surgeries on my L5 S1 and

> > had to have a prothesis to replace this disc. I feel crummy usually and

> > I don't know if I'm ready to feel more miserable. And the salt stuff

> > bothers me. Drinking it. I don't know what this will do to the

> > irritation in my intestines. It may help it, I would think but I'm not

> > too crazy about finding about it the hard way. Then there is the

> > flouride thing. I drink bottled water but I have to use the city water

> > to cook, clean and bathe in and can't afford filters on the two faucets

> > I do have. And I figured I have to jump into it and do all the right

> > things in everyway and won't be able to. Oh Lord........ .........

> > ..life and to do what is right for me is quite expensive and I feel it

> > shouldn't have to be this way. I eat only frutis, vegis and some meat

> > and one in awhile I'll bake a loaf of my rice flour bread.. I just want

> > to do the right thing all the way around and won't be able to which

> > gives me no drive what so ever to do what I should be doing.

> > Does that make sense? And trust me I have done my homework on iodine

> > plus some.

> >

> > from Illinois

> >

> >

> > *From:* YardBirdMail <yardbirdmail@ gmail.com <http://gmail.com>>

> > *To:* iodinegroups (DOT) com

> > *Sent:* Thu, December 31, 2009 10:42:31 PM

> > *Subject:* Re: Iodine question

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Swanson has a bottle of Lugol's Iodine, it's been

> > working fine for me.

> >

> > J Crow's Lugol's Solution 2%, you can get it from

> > Amazon.com <http://Amazon.com> <http://Amazon. com

> <http://Amazon..com>> for 10.99 + .95 shipping and handling.

> >

>> http://www.amazon. com/J-Crows- Lugols-Iodine- 2-Liquid/ dp/B001AEFM9Y/

> > ref=sr_1_ 4?ie=UTF8 & s=hpc & qid= 1262320701 & sr=1-4

> > <http://www.amazon. com/J-Crows- Lugols-Iodine- 2-Liquid/

> dp/B001AEFM9Y/ ref=sr_1_ 4?ie=UTF8 & s=hpc & qid= 1262320701 & sr=1-4

>

<http://www.amazon.com/J-Crows-Lugols-Iodine-2-Liquid/dp/B001AEFM9Y/ref=sr_1_4?i\

e=UTF8 & s=hpc & qid=1262320701 & sr=1-4>>

> >

> > That's the most reasonable price I have been able

> > to find.

> >

> > Bethann

> > If we could sell our experiences for what they

> > cost us, we'd all be millionaires. .

> > Abigail Van Buren

> >

> > ND wrote:

> > >

> > >

> > > I have a large container of Mediterranean sea salt unrefined and all

> > > that jazz. It is good stuff. It goes in everything I cook and bake and

> > > sometimes I will put a small amount into my palm and lick. I find

> myself

> > > doing this during that time of the month. I so this with chocolate so

> > > this is a sign to meet my adrenals maybe off a bit. That is why I

> joined

> > > this group and plus I don't sleep but 2 hours a night and it has been

> > > like this for the past 4 years and it is driving me nuts.

> > > The only problem I have is not being able to afford the iodine. I

> take a

> > > bunch of supplements every month and if I buy a bottle of iodine I

> won't

> > > be able to purchase my other supplements. I'll figure something out

> here

> > > soon. I have to slow myself down in thinking, I'm on the hyper

> side, and

> > > hopefully in the next 3 months I'll be able to buy a bottle of lugol's

> > > or iodoral. Hopefully soon. I feel like I'm going crazy in my head and

> > > body. I'm on disability and $600.00 a month just isn't getting it. In

> > > fact it sucks but I have to learn to live with it. I decided my

> diet was

> > > the thing I could totally control and went gluten free 6 months ago

> > > because of my crohn's of 30 years plus I was recently diagnosed with

> > > celiac's. I bet this all has to do with cortisol, but I can't be sure.

> > >

> > > from Illinois

> > >

> > >

> > > *From:* ladybugsandbees <ladybugsandbees@ sbcglobal. net>

> > > *To:* iodinegroups (DOT) com

> > > *Sent:* Thu, December 31, 2009 9:08:17 PM

> > > *Subject:* Re: Iodine question

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > 

> > >

> > > Don't feel bad - especially if it is unrefined. The refined isn't so

> > > good for you. It has been cleaned with a chloride brine.

> > >

> > > Steph

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > * Iodine question

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > My daughter just went to her endo and while there

> > > asked her about iodine. (I've been taking it for

> > > several months and bought her a bottle of iodoral to

> > > try too). She was told that if she takes too much

> > > iodine that she will develop a huge goiter that

> > > won't go away. My daughter has hashi's; I do too but

> > > have no thyroid...don' t know if that makes any

> > > difference. Is there any truth to what the Dr. told

> > > her? Where would I go to find out? I've been to a

> > > couple of iodine sites but didn't see anything about

> > > taking too much iodine and the consequences of it..

> > > Thanks.

> > > Rosemary

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks! I will forward this information on to her. (She's planning on changing

docs AGAIN anyway; but hopefully this will help)

Rosemary

>

> The endo is wrong. Goiters are caused by lack of iodine.

>

> From Dr. Brownstein's Iodine book: www.drbrownstein.com

>

>

>

> THE UNDERLYING CAUSE OF AUTOIMMUNE THYROID ILLNESSES: IODINE DEFICIENCY AND

ANTIOXIDANT DEFICIENCY

>

> Chapter 7 described the apoptotic (i.e., anticancer) effects of the iodinated

form of lactone (?- Iodolactone). ?- Iodolactone is not only important for

preventing cancer, its production is also necessary to help regulate the

oxidation of iodine. Figure 3 illustrates this regulatory step in the

oxidation/organification of iodine.

>

> As previously mentioned, the oxidation of iodide to iodine occurs through

the interaction of H2O2 and TPO. Iodine is a necessary product in order to

provide the correct molecule in the cell so that organification can occur. If

organification does not take place or is blocked, thyroid hormone and

iodo-lipids will not be formed. As can be seen from Figure 3, this reaction is

controlled by intracellular calcium levels and iodinated lipids-?-iodolactone.

>

> Intracellular calcium stimulates this pathway. On the other hand,

?-iodolactone and other iodinated lipids act as a brake on the system. If there

is not enough iodine in the cell to organify and produce adequate amounts of

?-iodolactone, it can set the stage for damage to the thyroid cell and the

development of an autoimmune thyroid disorder such as Hashimoto's or Graves'

disease.

>

>

>

> A Proposed Mechanism For The Development Of Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders

>

> The NADPH oxydase system is found in the mitochondria of our cells. The

mitochondria are the energy-producing cells of our body. The mitochondria

produce energy (i.e., ATP) through a complex process called oxidative

phosphorylation. All medical students (and most physicians) are familiar with

oxidative phosphorylation because we have to memorize the many steps responsible

for producing ATP. This production of ATP requires many items including:

oxygen, magnesium, ADP, and amino acids.

>

> Many people with chronic illnesses, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue

syndrome, and autoimmune disorders, complain they have no energy. ATP is the

molecule that stores energy for the body. The body is constantly producing and

utilizing ATP. Its production is a complex process that is beyond this book.

However, there are two cofactors, Vitamins B2 (riboflavin) and B3 (niacin), that

are integral to stimulating oxidative phosphorylation and ATP production.

>

> Hydrogen peroxide is a byproduct of oxidative phosphorylation. It is this

production of hydrogen peroxide that is so critical to the oxidation process of

iodine. Hydrogen peroxide and TPO help to oxidize iodide to form iodine.

>

> If there is a deficiency in iodine, which is common when ingesting the RDA for

iodine, there will not be enough substrate (i.e., iodine) to produce iodinated

lipids. As can be seen from Figure 3, the lack of ?-iodolactone and other

iodinated lipids results in a loss of the 'brake' in the pathway to oxidize

iodide. This may result in a temporarily production of too much hydrogen

peroxide. This excess hydrogen peroxide can damage the enzyme TPO.

>

> What Happens If TPO Is Damaged? Autoimmune Thyroid Illness

>

> The body's response to TPO damage is to produce antibodies against TPO or

anti-TPO antibodies. A diagnosis of Hashimoto's disease requires the presence

of anti-TPO antibodies. As the damage worsens, surrounding proteins can also be

damaged such as thyroglobulin. Damaged thyroglobulin will result in the body

producing antibodies against thyroglobulin-anti-thyroglobulin antibodies.

>

> In most cases of Hashimoto's disease, there are antibodies to both TPO and

thyroglobulin present. Although Graves' disease may also possess these same

antibodies, antibody production is not necessary to make the diagnosis of

Graves' disease. However, my clinical experience has shown that the treatment

for both Hashimoto's and Graves' disease can follow a similar course with

similar positive outcomes.

>

>

>

> How to Treat Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders

>

> 1. Ingest enough iodine in order to provide adequate substrate to

iodinate lipids.

>

> 2. Take Vitamins B2 and B3 in amounts necessary to stimulate the NADPH system

to produce adequate amounts of H2O2.

>

> 3. Correct oxidant stress in the thyroid gland and the mitochondria with

antioxidants.

>

> 4. Ensure adequate magnesium levels.

>

> 5. Minimize oxidative stress in the body.

>

>

>

>

> Iodine question

>

>

>

> My daughter just went to her endo and while there asked her about iodine.

(I've been taking it for several months and bought her a bottle of iodoral to

try too). She was told that if she takes too much iodine that she will develop a

huge goiter that won't go away. My daughter has hashi's; I do too but have no

thyroid...don't know if that makes any difference. Is there any truth to what

the Dr. told her? Where would I go to find out? I've been to a couple of iodine

sites but didn't see anything about taking too much iodine and the consequences

of it. Thanks.

> Rosemary

>

[Guest guest]

Hey ,

The last time I purchased Iodoral, I got it from a seller on E-Bay. The price was a bargain and the seller had an excellent rating. Before I purchased, I wrote and asked what the expiration date was on the bottles and the seller responded quickly. I got exactly what they said I would in excellent time. I have been happy with the product. Just another option to consider... Tressler Healthy Transitions Life Coaching 541-791-1464 Help raise funds for Legacy Land Conservancy by searching the internet or shoping online with GoodSearch (www.goodsearch.com).

[Guest guest]

Thank you !

*Palm Face*

Good grief what is wrong with me? I didn't even

think to suggest that one. I'm glad you mentioned it.

I'm going to check there tonight too for salt and

a few other oddball stuff, and compare prices,

before I finalize my order. Last time I got

magnesium I bought a ten bottle lot on eBay for

cheap. With good dates. But you do have to be

careful on eBay, some of their supplements are

really high priced. Higher even than some

websites. The really good deals are increasingly

hard to find. And the shipping charges are

outrageous most of the time. And then there are

the iffy expiration dates, and you have to ask

them about ingredients because they don't list

them a lot of times. I think it got so bad that I

just quit going there as often. I can find better

prices 99% of the time on Amazon, Swanson, Beyond

a Century and Mountain Rose Herbs. But every once

in a while you can find some real gems on eBay.

Off to check LOL,

Bethann

If we could sell our experiences for what they

cost us, we'd all be millionaires.

Abigail Van Buren

Tressler wrote:

>

>

> Hey ,

>

> The last time I purchased Iodoral, I got it from a seller on E-Bay. The

> price was a bargain and the seller had an excellent rating. Before I

> purchased, I wrote and asked what the expiration date was on the bottles

> and the seller responded quickly. I got exactly what they said I would

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Here are some good websites for iodine. http://www.iodine4health.com/Iodine Group site I belong to: iodine On Apr 26, 2010, at 10:38 PM, Kathleen wrote:is there a better time of day to take it? with food? Re: Iodine QuestionI've been taking 6-7 drop twice per day (so around 18 - 20 mg/2 x per day). I take it in water. I don't take it with citrus or vitamin c because I noticed that the iodine loses it color that way which makes me wonder if it negates the benefits. Probably not but I take it alone and at least 15 min. away from C or citrus. http://jcrows.com/calculating.htmlOn Apr 25, 2010, at 10:27 PM, Kathleen wrote:Hi Crissy - How many drops of Iodine do you take per day? I assume you drop it in water or juice? Thanks,-Kathy __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5062 (20100426) __________The message was checked by ESET Smart Security.http://www.eset.com