DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice and should not be construed as medical advice. Please do your own research and consult your own doctor before taking any supplements mentioned here. Oh, and I do NOT supply any supplements.

Iodine - an amazing story

Iodine, despite fears to contary, is not dangerous - it's absolutely essential to every function in our bodies (not just thyroid) AND it detoxes heavy metals, flouride and much more.

"Japanese women have one of the lowest incidences of breast cancer in the world. They also have the highest intake of Iodine." So says American surgeon Donald J. Miller in his 2006 presentation 'Iodine in health and civil defence'. The full text of his talk is available at www.donaldmiller.com

According to Caduceus magazine the chronic lack of Iodine in the western diet is largely responsible foe an epidemic of thyroid-linked illness...

Do not use if allergic to iodine! (* e.g. dab a little on your skin, or drink a tiny bit to test *)

Yet, it's almost impossible to get enough Iodine in our normal diet these days, except in seaweed.

It is said that the reason why Japanese ladies rarely get breast cancer, for instance, is because of all the iodine in the seaweed they eat over there.

It used to be the first medicine of choice, it's virtually free and it really works well - even to cure a cold!

Leela's life-long severe circulation problem with fingers and toes going white and numb at even a hint of cold was miraculously cured within a few days of just rubbing Iodine on her wrists - she's toasty warm for the first time in her life - amazing.

Worth researching to find out more:

Information on the Web:

Here are some places to quickly learn some more about the wonders of Iodine:

http://www.newmediaexplorer.org/chris/2006/03/13/the_miracle_of_iodine_and_its_nearly_free.htm

http://www.iodine4health.com/overviews/uses/panam_uses.htm

http://www.iodine4health.com/overviews/uses/earth_clinic.htm

Lots on curezone.com : e.g.
http://curezone.com/faq/q.asp?a=13,281,2962&q=509

Forum: http://curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=815 

Example of many good articles: http://www.lewrockwell.com/miller/miller20.html

Audios on the Web:

If you like learning by listening to audios AT ALL, I REALLY recommend these 4 audios:
http://curezone.com/ig/f.asp?f=1723 

What form of Iodine form?

OK, we're NOT talking about Tincture of Iodine, which is what we used to put on cuts and which hospitals still wipe on your skin before an operation (because it's the BEST antiseptic around!) - that's Iodine in alcohol (and really stings on broken skin!). You'll see there are various forms: pure Iodine (I2), potasium iodide, SSKI (super-saturated potasium iodide), Nacesent Iodine (single Iodine atoms, supposed to be the best form), Idoral pills (like Lugol's, though more expensive)...

But to keep it simple you just need any pure Lugol's solution (water with Iodine and Potasium Iodide). Lugol's is not a brand, but just the formulation of thsoe two types together. Get one specifically pure for internal use. There are some very cheap sources of Lugol's but you want one that's very pure, not 'industrial' (like the one I buy below)

Dosage? Do your own research! We take a few (3-10) drops in water twice a day (doesn't taste too bad), or just rub it into your skin (eg wrists - that's how we started). It will be very brown for a few hours. The more deficient in Iodine you are, the quicker the brown/yellow stain goes, eventually, it may hang around for 12-24 hours when your ioine levels are up. Lugol's in Europe may well be a much lower strenght than the original Lugol's formula - more research to be done...

How often? - some say every day for the rest of your life (it's that essential, like water is!)

Where to buy (important!)

My research found the best liquid iodine is Lugol's (combination of both iodine and iodide for different functions) (there's also Magnascent Iodine which is supposed to be the 'best' but we use Lugol's and it's great)

I found it in at Health Leads in UK for a snip £9.90 for 30ml or £20.95 for 100ml (lasts for months!) (they deliver outside UK too) (and do many other good products.)

Health Leads are very relaible (and nice people,) offer great service and ensure your Lugol's iodine is the right strength (12%) and PURE (be aware that many Lugol's mixes are 'industrial grade' and not pure for human consumption, and also that many are much lower sterength, even down to just 2%).

Here are some links from their Lugol's Page (please mention me when ordering, see below):

Lugols Iodine Solution 12% 30ml  
Lugols Iodine Solution 12% 100ml 
Lugols Iodine Solution 12% 3x30ml

They have a buy 3 get 1 free or 10% off for first order
IF you phone them rather than on internet (click here for details):
Uk: 01994 231940
Int: +44 1994 231940
Plus, they also have other ongoing offers on Lugols and on all other Health Leads products:
- Buy 5 individual Items and get 1 extra for free or
- Buy 10 individual Items and get 3 extra for free.

Plus, PLEASE - if when you phone them to order you mention ME (John Jamieson, postcode TR4 8AA)
I will get a £10 credit for referring you - Yay! (as would you with each of your friends you refer)
http://www.healthleadsuk.com/special-offers.html#new-customers
THANK YOU!

 Symptoms of Hypothyroidism (An underactive thyroid)

fatigue, exhaustion
feeling run down and sluggish
depression
difficulty concentrating, brain fog
unexplained or excessive weight gain
dry, coarse and/or itchy skin
dry, coarse and/or thinning hair
feeling cold, especially in the extremities
constipation
muscle cramps
increased menstrual flow
more frequent periods
infertility/miscarriage

Symptoms of Hyperthryodisim (An overactive thyroid)

nervousness
irritability
increased perspiration
thinning of your skin
fine brittle hair
muscular weakness especially involving the upper arms and thighs
shaky hands
panic disorder
insomnia
racing heart
more frequent bowel movements
weight loss despite a good appetite
lighter flow, less frequent menstrual periods