http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/iodine.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/iodine.rss Iodine Cures: ailments from a-z healed with iodine, Lugol's iodine, kelp or iodine supplements. Mon, 13 Feb 12 00:05:29 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=WOUNDS_73119 /Remedies/iodine.rss1 Mon, 06 Feb 12 16:40:00 -0600 Larry Forsyth from Norwalk, Iowa, Usa writes: "From your iodine page: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/iodine.html Having been trained as a medic in the U. S. Air Force many years ago during the Viet Nam era, I have a working familiarity with Iodine. Back then, the antibiotics we used most for field use were Penicillin and cloromycetin (not sure about the latter's spelling). Cloromycetin was great for surgery in less than sterile conditions but it could have serious drawbacks, frequent or long term use being some of them. For surface wounds iodine seemed to work for nearly everything since it would absorb "beneath the top skin layers". That was what separated it from other germ killing agents popular back then. When using Iodine on a wound, it was never placed on the open wound itself, only around the edges of it. Hence its absorption usefulness. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=HOW_73057 /Remedies/iodine.rss2 Sun, 05 Feb 12 18:34:08 -0600 Francisca from Zug, Switzerland writes: "I am thinking of starting taking Lugol's tomorrow but I am still unsure of how to take it. I read a book but the author doesn't say anything about it and what I find on the Internet is contradictory. Some say to take it 30 min. before eating in a glass of water with ACV. Others say during the meals, someone here said 60 min. before the meal..... I have no idea! Does it make a difference and should I take it with the ACV? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=LUGOLS_70118 /Remedies/iodine.rss3 Thu, 29 Dec 11 09:46:13 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Elizabeth from Byhalia, Ms writes: "I started taking iodine internally, namely Lugol's iodine, two days ago. Only using 2 drops per day. My blood sugars are much higher than normal. Before using the Lugol's, I simply was painting regular iodine on my skin of which I purchased at CVS drugstore in the first aid section. What could be causing the Lugol's to raise my blood sugars? Perhaps I should stop taking it or maybe try using it transdermally? Thanks, signed Baffled " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=IODINEDEFICIENCY_69643 /Remedies/iodine.rss4 Wed, 21 Dec 11 21:24:29 -0600 Sara from Sacramento, Ca, Usa writes: "Hello Everyone! Does Iodine deficiency cause cracked feet? How do I know if I am iodine deficient? I have been suffering from cracked feet my whole life. I tried from A to Z nothing had been working. I will highly appreciate if someone will share thier thought here. Thanks " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=GF_69143 /Remedies/iodine.rss5 Wed, 14 Dec 11 10:30:51 -0600 Asa from Kirksville, Mo writes: "Hi, I am wondering what you can tell me about ingesting Lugol's iodine. What is the difference between this and the Iodine tincture at the store with the skull and bones on it warning us of poison? I see so many positive reviews on Lugol's iodine, and as a person who suffers with hypothyroidism, I am curious to know this. Here is a sample website that severely frowns on ingesting iodine: http://healthwyze.org/index.php/ingesting-iodine.html. Anything you can tell me is appreciated, ~aj " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=IIT_67971 /Remedies/iodine.rss6 Tue, 29 Nov 11 10:11:17 -0600 Bill from San Fernando, Philippines writes: "Dr Brownstein has written an interesting review of his own clinical experiences using lugol's iodine. His work illustrates the necessity of taking both iodide and iodine in lugol's form -- which contains both iodide and elemental iodine. Here are some extracts: One and a half years ago, I began testing my patients for the [iodine] loading test. Although I expected lowered body iodine levels, I was not ready for the magnitude of the results. After testing over 500 patients, I found that 94. 7% of my patients are deficient in inorganic iodine. Many of these patients were already being treated by me for thyroid and other endocrine imbalances, including SSKI. When physiologic doses of iodine/iodide were added to their regimen, many of these patients showed dramatic improvement in their condition, especially patients who were non-responders, even though some were taking SSKI. Iodine deficiency is often thought of as synonymous with thyroid malfunction, particularly with the development of goiter. The research is clear that iodine deficiency can lead to cysts and nodules of the thyroid gland. David Marine reported the benefits of treating school-aged children with iodine/iodide (Lugol's solution) nearly 70 years ago. Marine looked at two groups: a control group and a treatment group, which received 9mg/day of iodine/iodide. The iodine/iodide treatment group had a 0. 2% incidence of goiter while the control group had a 22% goiter 110x difference. This was the first U.S. Iodine study showing the decline of goiter formation with the use of iodine. Shortly after this study, iodized salt was initiated which was a great success in eliminating goiter in the U.S. In medical school, little was taught about iodine. Specifically, we were taught that the iodization of salt was implemented to prevent goiter and therefore no further iodine was necessary in the diet. After studying the literature on iodine, I realized what I was taught in medical school was incorrect. The iodization of salt was adequate to lessen the prevalence of goiter, but it did not address the rest of the body's need for iodine. I was initially hesitant to use higher (>1mg) doses of iodine due to my concern about causing adverse effects. In reviewing much of the literature there was concern about larger doses of iodine causing hyperthyroid symptoms. However, a further, more exhaustive review of the literature failed to prove that iodine, in milligram doses ever was shown to cause hyperthyroid symptoms. In fact, as iodine levels have fallen over 50% in the last 30 years in the United States, autoimmune disorders and hyperthyroid symptoms have been increasing at near epidemic proportions. After testing individuals and finding low iodine levels, I began to use smaller milligram amounts of iodine/iodide (6.25mg/day). Upon retesting these individuals 1-2 months later, little progress was made. I therefore began using higher milligram doses (6. 25-50mg) to increase the serum levels of iodine. It was only with these higher doses that I began to see clinical improvement as well as positive changes in the laboratory tests. Why would people need the larger doses of iodine? Why have iodine levels fallen 50% in the last 30 years? As I pondered these questions, I came to the conclusion that the toxicity of modern life must be impacting iodine levels. It is well known that the toxic halides, fluoride and bromide, having a similar structure as iodine, can competitively inhibit iodine absorption and binding in the body. Source: Clinical Experience with Inorganic Non-radioactive Iodine/Iodides Clearly, from the above research, not all forms of iodine will have the same beneficial effect and smaller dosages seem to be insufficient for whole body iodine/iodide sufficiency. SSKI contains only Potassium Iodide(I-) but lugol's contains KI(I-) as well as elemental iodine(I2), so they are not the same thing -- the former is the antioxidant ionic form and the latter is the pro-oxidant molecular form. Furthermore, although SSKI is extremely beneficial, lugols has a more widespread beneficial effect on the body because of the added elemental iodine(I2). Here is some research by Eskin and Ghent et al (1995): Biol Trace Elem Res. 1995. Jul;49(1):9-19 Different tissue responses for iodine and iodide in rat thyroid and mammary glandsby Eskin BA, Grotkowski CE, Connolly CP, Ghent WR. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19129, USA. This research describes the effects of short-term elemental iodine (I2) and iodide (I-) replacement on thyroid glands and mammary glands of iodine-deficient (ID) Sprague-Dawley female rats. Iodine deficiency causes atypical tissue and physiologic changes in both glands. Tissue histopathology and the endocrine metabolic parameters, such as serum TT4, tissue and body weights, and vaginal smears, are compared. A moderate reduction in thyroid size from the ID control (IDC) was noted with both I- and I2, whereas serum total thyroxine approached the normal control with both I- and I2, but was lower in IDC. Thyroid gland IDC hyperplasia was reduced modestly with I2, but eliminated with I-. Lobular hyperplasia of the mammary glands decreased with I2 and increased with I- when compared with the IDC; extraductal secretions remained the same as IDC with I2, but increased with I-; and periductal fibrosis was markedly reduced with I2, but remained severe with I-. Thus, orally administered I2 or I- in trace doses with similar iodine availability caused different histopathological and endocrine patterns in thyroid and mammary glands of ID rats. The significance of this is that replacement therapy with various forms of iodine are tissue-specific. Editor's Note: As cited above, for iodine-deficient rats, iodine was more beneficial than iodide for the mammary gland. Similarly, for humans with fibrocystics breasts, the patients incurred more benefits from supplementing with iodine rather than iodide. The benefits included a reduction in breast size and remission of disease symptoms. Source: http://www.breastcanceralternatives.org/iodineref.html Therefore what becomes plainly apparent form all the above research are the following points: * Iodide and elemental iodine do not have the same beneficial effects on the body because certain areas and organs of the body may specifically uptake only the iodide or only uptake the elemental iodine or even perhaps an intermediate form -- Triiodide(I3-) -- arising from a combination reaction between the Iodide and Iodine forms to resolve problems. So both forms are therefore needed for proper whole body sufficiency. * Larger doses of both iodide and iodine are needed to resolve major problems in the body. Microgram amounts will only ever satisfy the thyroid, whereas larger milligram amounts are unquestionably needed for whole body iodine/iodide sufficiency. * A paradigm shift in the thinking needs to occur regarding the human body's requirement for iodine/iodine. The body needs 100 times more iodide/iodine than the thyroid -- which only requires the iodide form. Therefore medical thought should more correctly consider this iodine/iodide need as a whole body deficiency rather than just as a singular thyroid deficiency. As to why Lugol's Iodine causes probems with some people can perhaps be put down to the elemental iodine content in the lugols which can be harsh on the stomach. Both Lugol's Iodine and Nascent Iodine both contain the Triiodide form -- the most biovailable and friendly form for the body which is also not harsh on the stomach. However, Nascent Iodine, because of its electromagnetic formation, contains far more triiodide than lugols. Because of this and whereas one drop of Lugols Iodine contains 6.25 mgs iodide/iodine, Nascent Iodine only contains about 0.6 mgs iodine per drop -- but because most of it is in the triiodide form, this form is absorbed into the body ten times more efficiently than the lugol's form. Triiodide can also easily be absobed sub-lingually or in the stomach and has a much faster action on the body than Lugol's Iodine. The one drawback here is that Nascent Iodine is much more expensive than lugol's iodine because it involves a more complex electromagnetic process. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=GF_67729 /Remedies/iodine.rss7 Sat, 26 Nov 11 08:38:34 -0600 Simeon from Bronx, New York, Usa writes: "Would decoloration of tincture iodine with either desoluble vitamin C, lime or lemon juice reduce the strenghth or potency of iodine and its taste? Could anybody tell me the measurement for the decoloration? Best regards. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=GF_67582 /Remedies/iodine.rss8 Wed, 23 Nov 11 22:49:40 -0600 Teresa from Hamilton Ontario, On writes: "Hi, I am Teresa. Today I bought marine Lugol's solution. This 10 mil. bottle contains: Iodide 11.835% De-ionized Water, potassium iodide, Iodine. I don't know is this solution safe for internal use? I would be happy to hear any advice. I Love Earth Clinic. Many, many greeting for everyone. Teresa " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=DOSAGE_66841 /Remedies/iodine.rss9 Sat, 12 Nov 11 21:15:31 -0600 Terri from Fort Myers, Florida writes: "What are safe dosages for lugol's 2% iodine solution, and suggestions for problems ranging from mild allergies to acid reflux, diabetes, hypothyroidism, systemic candida? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=GF_66316 /Remedies/iodine.rss10 Wed, 02 Nov 11 00:31:26 -0500 Bebe from Washington, Dc, United States writes: "Ted, I was trying to buy manganese sulfate and Lugol's Iodine from amazon.com but there are so many to choose and some of Lugol's iodine solution are with 2% and some with 5% so, I am confused which one to choose. In addition, would you please explain how much and for how long to take them because you said to take it for 4 days on and 4 days off does it mean that we only take it one time? I also want to ask everyone including Ted whenever mentioning to take something at least once in each email please, mention how much and for how long to take it as well as the brand of the product you have taken. That eliminates the emails that a lot of people are sending to ask the same question, it doesn't take long to mention it once in every email we send because sometimes we don't see the previous email that was sent with the information. Thank you everyone. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=MC_66027 /Remedies/iodine.rss11 Thu, 27 Oct 11 22:45:30 -0500 [YEA] David from Lubbock, Texas writes: "I noted someone had problems with burning eyes from taking iodine. I have taken 250 mgs daily for about eight months, luv it. It has fixed all my ailments, My eyes burn, if I don't wash well, scrub my face twice a day, I believe the iodine is loading up in the skin oils, and making it alkaline, which burns the eyes if it contacts them. Anyhoo, scrub your face, keep the oil off and you will live long and healthy taking iodine. david lubbock tx. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=MC_64561 /Remedies/iodine.rss12 Tue, 04 Oct 11 22:03:19 -0500 [YEA] Debbie from Melbourne, Australia writes: "I recently came across this excellent free e-book that I think everyone should read and print off/email for friends and family members. Iodine deficiency is rampant in most of us. Iodine is the best treatment for thyroid disorders, breast issues, bladder infections and many, many, many other issues. Iodine also clears up chest congestion. Iodine also improves babies IQ's when given to pregnant women. Iodine also detoxes the body from heavy metals. Anyway much much more information.. Well worth reading. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=MC_64562 /Remedies/iodine.rss13 Tue, 04 Oct 11 22:04:38 -0500 Debbie from Melbourne, Australia writes: "Oops, here is the link: https://www.jcrows.com/MaryJoFahey_IodineRemediesSecretsFromTheSea.pdf " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=DOSAGE_64265 /Remedies/iodine.rss14 Thu, 29 Sep 11 16:46:48 -0500 Barb from Ingersoll, Ontario writes: "I have just purchased a bottle of Lugol's solution, 5 percent, however there was not a dropper in the bottle. How do I know what is a proper size drop for dosage? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=MC_63821 /Remedies/iodine.rss15 Fri, 23 Sep 11 10:10:10 -0500 Bladey56 from Brisbane, Australia writes: "For the last 4 months I have been on iodine worked up to 50mg daily (lugols) blood test awaiting for complete thyroid check. Along with companion nutrients (selenium, vit c) along with mag/cal/boron/, lysine, b complex and naicin, omega 3/6 ratio correction in my diet and removed as much fluoride and bromide as possible (reverse osmosis) less processed food. My transformation has been amazing. I was 105, and now down to 85, my skin is repairing from the sun damage, face sunspots are peeling from lips, cheeks, arms. I now sleep without waking during the night, my body temp now regulates correctly. I started my father on the same diet, he's got a history of high blood pressure and cholesterol, now after 1 months his blood pressure is normal and cholesterol is now within normal range. I have achieved this with no extra exercise, other than my daily job. The last time I lost weight with the gym and just eating "well" made me tired and I just gained the weight again, I am 25 years old and I feel the benefit everyday from this very powerful supplement, being tired at the end of the day is a thing from the past, no brain fog, just clean thinking. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=GF_63631 /Remedies/iodine.rss16 Tue, 20 Sep 11 12:55:50 -0500 Susan from New York writes: "Dear Bill from San Fernando, I have been taking iodine per your postings. 2 Drops of 2% every night in half glass of water. What is different between Lugols and Nascent Iodine, do you have to take 2 days off or can you take it everyday? Thanks Bill " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=SEAWEED_63157 /Remedies/iodine.rss17 Tue, 13 Sep 11 09:28:45 -0500 Sara from Sacramento, Ca, Usa writes: "I am just wondering if you open a new page for seaweed. I live in a Korean pack city and there are stores in here that they sell different types of seaweeds. I want to use, but do not know how and what is the advantage and disadvange of seaweed. Thanks " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=IP_62499 /Remedies/iodine.rss18 Fri, 02 Sep 11 17:24:12 -0500 Wondering from St. Louis, Mo writes: "I was painting a quarter size amount of Betadine Iodine on my stomach for 8 days. On the 8th day my blood sugar started to act very different; it wouldn't go under a 100 (I have a blood sugar issue of it spiking, but it always would go back to 85ish). And, as it turns out I was taking about 200mcg of iodine with some supplements (didn't realize that at the time). Could I have overdosed and that's what caused the blood sugar issue? If so, how does one resolve the overdose issue? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=MC_61478 /Remedies/iodine.rss19 Wed, 17 Aug 11 22:43:19 -0500 [YEA] Dean from Collinsville, Il writes: "I have been supplementing with iodine for almost a month. I started at 25mg and now I am at 100mg. Iodine has helped me lose my problem with cold legs in an 80 deg F. room when I was in bed. No more cold legs. Also a long time problem with postnasal drip is gone. My brain seems to be working in a clearer fashion and my vision is much better. It really seems that every facet of my health has been improved. I use Iodoral, Iosol, and potassium iodide now but will eventually use Lugol's (liquid iodine) at home and Iodoral (tablet version of Lugol's) when travelling. BTW, I don't think I will go higher than 100mg as I am getting very good results now. I don't worry about ODing at all. Please Google "Dr.Brownstein and iodine" for more info. You do need to take companion supplements like magnesium, zinc, lipoic acid, vitamins B C D E K, selenium, fish oil, zeolite, chlorella, to help with the detox that high levels of iodine will force to happen. You will excrete lots of bromine, chlorine, and fluorine, that your body has been storing/accumulating for decades. I can smell the stuff when I pee. Join the Yahoo iodine group. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=ALOPECIA_60989 /Remedies/iodine.rss20 Wed, 10 Aug 11 16:00:06 -0500 John from Roanoke, Virginia writes: "Where are Teds exact instuctions for Iodine and hair loss? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=IP_60621 /Remedies/iodine.rss21 Thu, 04 Aug 11 19:50:27 -0500 [SIDE EFFECTS] Ann from New York, NY writes: "I told my sister to use iodine test, i.e., painting 2x2 inch with Swanson's iodine. She said it disappeared within 8 hours so reapplied. In 3 days of doing this, her eyes became swollen, red and itchy and she felt very bad. If the test is correct, she does need iodine but why did she have such a bad reaction? I too, did the test and the iodine disappeared withing 8 hrs each time I applied the test sqaure for 3 days. I, too, started feeling crabby and my throat started to feel raw. I did apply on throat and for a few moments afterward felt I would choke, as though I'd swallowed something that irritated me terribly and couldn't swallow properly. My sister is afraid now and says she will just use kelp. 2 things: Does anyone know why we had these reactions? And I thought kelp wasn't a complete iodine source. If it is, how much should one take every day? Many thanks, Ann " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=GF_59587 /Remedies/iodine.rss22 Sat, 16 Jul 11 17:31:35 -0500 [YEA] Cmcatri from Sandusky, Oh writes: "I have used iodine to check my thyroid and also clear iodine for toenail fungus. My Naturopath suggested that I use the brown iodine and put a half dollar size circle on my abdomen every morning as long as it disappeared and the first morning it remained visible, stop the treatment. I do this every six months to keep my thyroid healthy. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=THAILAND_59205 /Remedies/iodine.rss23 Sat, 09 Jul 11 03:14:58 -0500 Singalong from Indianapolis, In, Usa writes: "Hi! We are moving to Thailand in a couple of weeks, and I'm wondering how easy it is to get Lugol's? We will be living in Chiang Mai. Thanks! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=ATOMIDINE_59238 /Remedies/iodine.rss24 Sat, 09 Jul 11 18:54:11 -0500 Carol from Post Falls, Idaho writes: "I can't believe you don't indicate the Atomidine! As written about in Wikipedia: Atomidine is a liquid iodine preparation that was recommended as a therapeutic measure in over 600 "readings" (channelled writings) by Edgar Cayce. The manufacturing method is called a "modified detoxification process" which involves a stage in which electricity is run through the substance; the result is "electrified atomic iodine", or "atomidine. " The electrification is said to allow the Atomidine to continue to function as an iodine supplement the original use of detoxified iodine while also giving it added attributes that affect the immune system. This company and product still exists. I buy mine at Super Supplements. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/iodine.html&name=LUGOLS_58059 /Remedies/iodine.rss25 Sun, 19 Jun 11 19:04:14 -0500 [SIDE EFFECTS] Nikki from Nj writes: "I have been taking lugol's solution for a few months now. I don't have any particular health issues per se, so am basically taking it for overall health. I did notice that after a while my breast has become sore even after my period has come and gone. It is basically sore all day and I am not pregnant. My worry is that it is coming from the Lugol's solution. Has anyone else exereinced this if so what is the cause? I thought that iodine was supposed to help with breast pain. "