[MedicalConspiracies] Folk Remedies Iodine Cures

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[MedicalConspiracies] Folk Remedies Iodine Cures

 

 

 

 

 

 

Folk Remedies

Iodine Cures

 

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WARNING -- IODINE CAN CAUSE AN ALLERGIC REACTION --BE CAREFUL WITH

THIS PRODUCT!

 

According to our readers, not only does iodine (the painting of or the

internal consumption of Lugol's iodine solution) cure an impending

cold or flu, iodine also cures acne, PMS, anxiety, allergies, bladder

infections and moles!

 

Due to the potential allergic reaction of iodine, some herbalists use

some form of seaweed. A very mild form of iodine is liquid kelp. Small

quantities of liquid kelp can be extremely useful since the benefits

tend to be cumulative.

 

Note: If you are painting iodine in an obvious place (face, throat,

etc) you might purchase colorless iodine at the pharmacy or over the

internet.

 

 

IODINE CURES A CHRONIC BLADDER INFECTION

1 Reader Reports Success

 

Michael, from Peoria Az writes us: " I have used Lugol's internally for

years. My wife had a major bladder infection and had 2 bio's performed

and all kinds of drugs prescribed including a Dr. stating we were

passing a virus thru sex back and forth. I refused to take the

chemicals. Finally she wanted to try the Lugol's and within 2 weeks

began to walk with no pain. I placed it in the water containers of my

2 dogs. My 3 pound 10 old dog came alive once again. I feel it killed

all the worms in her that were bleeding her of energy. I believe in

Lugols for everything. I purchase it by the 500ml's and give it away

to people who are real ill or sick. "

 

IODINE CURES THROAT ISSUES (STREP, SORE, TONSILS)

4 Readers Report Success

 

Loni from Tallahassee,Fla. writes, " Iodine is my drug of choice. I use

it for EVERYTHING. I raise my kids and now my grandkids on iodine. My

son was due to have his tonsils removed and I decided to paint his

tonsils and he has never been had any more problems with his throat. I

took a spray bottle and poured some iodine into the bottle and sprayed

his tonsils. As you may know iodine dries quickly, so he didn't really

swallow any. It worked within 24 hours after spraying the throat. I

have done it for my sore throat and it clears it right up. "

 

Frank, from Palm Beach FL writes us: " I have treated a number of sore

and streph throats and loss of voice; painting iodine on the outside

of the throat clears all within 24 hours. Iodine absorbs into the skin

in about 6 hours. Also works for ear problems and swollen glands. "

 

Greg from Atlanta, GA writes, " Painting Iodine on my wrist gets rid of

my sore throat everytime! "

 

Nita, from St Pete, Fl: Iodine definitely works for me, however, I

find it best to use the clear " decolorized " iodine, available at most

drugstores. I paint it on the inside of the wrists (where the veins

are closest to the skin) and on the sides of the throat. "

 

IODINE CURES A COLD OR FLU

1 Reader Reports Success

 

Cindy, from Shady Cove, OR writes, " I use Lugol's iodine anytime I am

getting a cold. I was a chronic user of antibiotics because of asthma.

I have not had a bout with bronchitis because anytime i am getting a

cold or virus I put 6 drops of Lugol's in water 3 times over a 24 hour

period and the infection is gone. I actually have one day colds now. I

follow up with acidophilus for my stomach and milk thistle for my

liver. This really works and probably will work for Bird flu if you

keep a supply in your cupboard. "

 

IODINE MAKES A MOLE OR SKIN TAG FALL OFF

1 Reader Reports Success

 

Teresa, from Lowell, North Carolina writes, " I had a raised mole to

come up on my face and several skin tags to appear under my arm. I was

embarrased by the mole on my face, but didn't have the money to have

it removed. Using a q-tip, I rubbed iodine on both the mole and skin

tags at night before going to bed. Within 3 to 7 days the skin tag

dried and fell off while the mole went away. I have shared this

information with my sister who has removed several as well. "

 

IODINE CURES PMS & ACNE FLARE UPS

1 Reader Reports Success

 

Donna, from Aspen, CO writes us about the wonders of iodine solution

to cure PMS: " I totally cured my PMS, as I used to have severe

anxiety, temper flare ups and acne. I paint myself with 2% tincture of

iodine every AM & PM. Noticed the change within 2 days! Also, my

allergies went away, my teeth weren't sensitive anymore.

 

Recipe: Paint about a 2 " X 2 " area on your stomach area, always moving

the spot around to different locations (or the skin gets dried out and

itchy). Just two days ago I forgot to paint in the morning, by evening

I had a acne starting to form on my chin, I quickly painted my tummy,

and when I awoke the next day it was gone!

 

If your paintings don't absorb then you can put off painting, maybe

every other day. It means your iodine level is okay, maybe you really

don't need any. However, I read that 80% of Americans are iodine

defficient. They used to put iodine in all of our flour products

(before 1966), then they discovered bromide, it is easier, cheaper,

less messy and makes ingredients mix well, so it's in all of our

bread, flour products (except " sprouted grain " breads/products & 100%

organic) cakes, even Gatorade and Mountain Dew (it was found in

Dansani water too)!

 

Fluoride, chlorine, bromide & iodine are all halogens, their atomic

weight determines which one deletes the other, fluoride being the

winner (doesn't that make you happy). Iodine is the loser, so all

three delete iodine. That's why we are all deficient, we cannot escape

fluoride, chlorine and bromide! So, paint paint paint, you only absorb

what you need! "

 

We asked Donna for more information...

 

" Glad you are so interested. Yes! The iodine dyes the skin--sort of--

it is suposed to, so you can see when it's gone. Your skin isn't

really dyed--as it absorbs into the skin. If it absorbs (disappears)

before 24 hours then you are iodine deficient. If you buy the

colorless iodine then you will never know if you are iodine deficient

or not.

 

As 80% of us in the U.S. are iodine deficient, it's a good guess you

are one of us! I painted a friend visiting from Europe--her painting

lasted 75 hours!!! There's no fluoride, chlorine or bromade in their

water or bread. So, her thyroid is working, her body did not absorb it

because she had sufficient iodine in her, and she is 67 years old.

 

The thyroid cleans the blood every 17 minutes and sends out messages

in the blood to care for the hormones and all of your glands and

organs. If the thyroid is iodine deficient then it cannot work

properly. The good news is that you can abuse your throid for 10 years

or more before it just cannot do it's job, and then it slowly goes

out. It starts by depriving something- whatever it feels is least

important to your well being, your face may break out, your hair may

get thin or dry, you may get dark circles under your eyes, you may

feel dizzy or slow. It's not something you really even notice for

years, and then something bad happens.....cancer, diabetes, heart

attack (impurities in the blood cause the vessels to clog), etc.

 

The good news is it only takes the thyroid 3 months to be strong again

with feeding it iodine. However, I will paint every day because our

society is so busy depleting iodine in our food. It used to be in our

soils, it raines down on us from the sky, now we pesticide and

chemicalize our soil to death. Just don't forget that the thyroid

regulates how much oxygen gets into the blood. So, take another

simplistic step back & go to " iodine " and cure your thyroid.

 

More regarding your thyroid: your thyroid is 65% iodine. It also

regulates the oxygen that gets into your cells. Lack of sufficient

oxygen in your cells is the root of all cancers. And, everyone who has

died from cancer is found to have a deficient thyroid gland. A low

body temperature (under 97.6) is also caused by low thyroid function,

this is your first signal that something is wrong.

 

Sea Kelp pills also supply iodine......painting though, w/ iodine, is

always there for your thyroid to feed on!

 

Lugols is a stronger iodine, it is 6%, so just doing the math-- if 2%

should stay on for 24 hours then Lugols should stay on 72 hours. Just

go with the drug store 2% variety, mine is Swan brand, and watch it

absorb, if yours disappears really quickly then as a daily painting

you could use the stronger Lugols. Or you can buy Iodoral tablets on

the web. They are 12% iodine. I take one every other day. However your

thyroid can only absorb a very small amount everyday, you cannot force

it to drink more than it can absorb naturally. The excess isn't wasted

though, it uses the excess that you feed it daily to help regulate the

organs and blood. But I feel that painting is the best, I will paint

every day the rest of my life.

 

Hope your iodine stays on for days! "

 

Reader question from Albany, NY to Donna:

" I read somewhere that a quarter size spot of over the counter

iodine can help relieve breast tenderness in a premenopause woman -

any idea? "

 

Donna's response: " Personally, I think iodine can do anything, as it

controls your blood and your organs, breast tenderness makes sense

because of the profound way ioidine makes your hormones happy. "

 

Reader question:

Maria, from Seattle, WA writes, " Several years ago I read an article

about a product that was mainly iodine & one of the things that people

took it for (internally) was to get the gray out of their hair &

restore it's natural color. Have you ever heard that taking iodine

will bring back the natural color to one's hair? "

 

Bob, from Murphy, NC confirms; " Yes, I've heard of iodine supplements

restoring some hair color from WAY BACK in the DARK ages of 1950's I

think the article was in a 'Prevention' Mag.

 

Earth Clinic Response: If anyone knows the dosage for this, please let

us know!

 

MORE ABOUT IODINE DEFICIENCY CAUSED BY TABLE SALT

J.C. Jarvis, M.D. author of Folk Medicine was particularly fond of

iodine replacement due to the chorine content of our drinking water.

He writes: " The clinical activity of any one of these four halogens is

in inverse proportion to its atomic weight. This means that any one of

the four can displace the element with a higher atomic weight, but

cannot displace an element with a lower atomic weight. For example,

flourine can displace chlorine, bromine and iodine because flourine

has a lower atomic weight than the other three. Similarly, chlorine

can displace bromine and iodine because they both have a higher atomic

weight. Likewise, bromine can displace iodine from the body because

iodine has a higher atomic weight. But a reverse order is not

possible. A knowledge of this well-known chemical law brings us to a

consideration of the addition of chlorine to our drinking water as a

purifying agent. We secure a drinking water that is harmful to the

body not because of its harmful germ content but because the chlorine

content now causes the body to lose the much-needed iodine... "

 

 

To counter the effects of iodine loss, Dr. Jarvis recommended various

methods including: eating foods rich in iodine: food from the ocean,

radishes, asparagus, carrots, tomatoes, spinach, rhubarb, potatoes,

peas, strawberries, mushrooms, lettuce, bananas, cabbage, egg yolk,

and onions; Painting a small area of the body with tincture of iodine;

and taking preparations known to be rich in iodine, including cod

liver oil, kelp tablets.

 

Dr. Jarvis was very keen on Lugol's iodine for treating various

illnesses, including colds and flu, and for countering the effects of

stress: He writes, " Supposing you do follow the suggestions outlined

above and find that some weeks the pressures of your private and your

business life are causing you to lose the ability to bounce back. Then

you should add a drop of Lugol's solution of iodine to your glass of

apple or grape juice at breakfast, or you may take it in the mixture

of apple cider vinegar and water. The point is that the potassium in

the solution (Lugol's is 5% potassium iodine) blocks off the body

mechanism that organizes for aggressive action, releasing its hold on

the body when opportunity for rest and relaxation arises. The iodine

swings into action the body and the building up and storing of body

reserves. When working under pressure, include the Lugol's solution

dose each day until the period of pressure passes. If it should happen

that your body becomes saturated with iodine, you will find that there

is an increase of moisture in the nose. If this occurs, omit the

iodine until the nose is normal. "

 

Lugol's Iodine can be purchased in some drug stores or over the internet.

 

Lugol's Iodine Solution Cures Salmonella Poisoning

 

WARNING: DO NOT TRY THIS IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO IODINE!!

 

Here is a remedy that's been around quite a long time. It stops

Salmonella poisoning immediately. Also used to treat Giardia. If you

have gas and bloating and suspect Salmonella poisoning, here's the recipe:

 

1/2 glass of water.

Add 6 drops of Lugol's Iodine Solution.

Stir and drink in entirety.

 

You will feel better within an hour. Take this 4x a day, after meals

and at bedtime, for 3 days in a row, then as needed.

 

Using Iodine to Purify Your Water

Iodine is a very effective method for water purification. Iodine

destroys bacteria, viruses and cysts, and its action is dependent on

its concentration, the water temperature and duration of contact. A

concentration of 8 mgs per litre at 20 degrees centigrade, will

destroy all pathogens if left for 10 minutes. Lower concentrations and

lower water temperatures require a longer duration of action.

 

Various preparations of iodine are available, including tincture of

iodine, iodine crystals and tablets. Manufacturers instructions should

be followed in each case. With tincture of iodine, adequate levels are

normally achieved by using 4 drops to 1 litre of water or one drop to

a glass. As with all halogens it is less effective against cryptosporidia.

 

Iodine has been used safely for periods of several months, however it

is not known whether there are adverse effects associated with longer

term use. Those with a history of thyroid disease or iodine allergy,

the pregnant and the very young may be advised against using iodine

for water purification.

 

The taste of iodine can be largely removed by neutralising the iodine,

after it has had time to work, with dissolvable vitamin C tablets,

lime or lemon juice. It should be noted that this also stops the

disinfectant action, so care should be taken to prevent

recontamination of water.

 

Tincture of Iodine: USP tincture of iodine contains 2% iodine and 2.4%

sodium iodide dissolved in 50% ethyl alcohol. For water purification

use, the sodium iodide has no purification effect, but contributes to

the total iodine dose. Thus it is not a preferred source of iodine,

but can be used if other sources are not available. 0.4 cc's (or 8

drops) of USP tincture (2% iodine) added to a liter of water will give

the 8 mg/l (same as 8 PPM). If the iodine tincture isn't compounded to

USP specs, then you will have to calculate an equal dose based on the

iodine concentration.

 

Lugol's solution: Contains 5% iodine and 10% potassium iodide. 0.15 cc

(3 drops) can be added per liter of water, but 3 times more iodine is

consumed compared to sources without iodide.

 

Betadyne (povidone iodine) Some have recommended 8 drops of 10%

povidone iodine per liter of water as a water treatment method,

claiming that at low concentrations povidone iodine can be regarded as

a solution of iodine. One study indicated that at 1:10,000 dilution (2

drops/liter), there was 2 PPM iodine, while another study resulted in

conflicting results. However, at 8 drops/liter, there is little doubt

that there is an antimicrobial effetc. The manufacturer hasn't spent

the money on testing this product against EPA standard tests, but in

other countries it has been sold for use in field water treatment.

 

Iodine Fact Sheet

Overview:

Iodine is a trace mineral produced by the body that is essential for

normal growth and development. Seventy to eighty percent of iodine is

found in the thyroid gland in the neck. The rest is distributed

throughout the body, particularly in the ovaries, muscles, and blood.

A deficiency of iodine can lead to hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone

levels); symptoms of this condition include sluggishness, weight gain,

and sensitivity to temperature changes. In infants and children,

hypothyroidism can impair physical and mental development.

 

The classic sign of iodine deficiency is an enlarged thyroid gland.

Some people with hypothyroidism develop an extremely large thyroid,

known as goiter. Today, iodine deficiencies in the United States and

other developed countries are rare because table salt is supplemented

with iodine and crops in developed countries are generally grown in

iodine-rich soil. In developing countries, however, where soil is

often low in iodine, more than one billion people are estimated to be

at risk for disorders caused by iodine deficiencies.

 

Uses

Iodine offers a variety of potential therapeutic uses, primarily in

the prevention of hypothyroidism. A health care provider may also

recommend iodine supplements for the following conditions:

 

Fibrocystic Breast Changes

There is some evidence to suggest that hypothyroidism and/or iodine

deficiencies may contribute to the development of fibrocystic breast

tissue. People with fibrocystic breasts experience tenderness,

particularly just before menstruation. Certain foods may worsen breast

tenderness such as caffeine (including from chocolate) and high fat

foods. During a physical exam, the doctor can feel cysts and fibrous

(hardened) tissue. A review of clinical studies found that iodine

replacement therapy (particularly for those with low levels of iodine)

may improve the tenderness associated with fibrocystic breast tissue.

The women taking iodine experienced very few side effects.

 

Iodine deficiency has also been associated with ovarian cysts, breast

cancer, thyroid goiter and hypothyroidism. Recent work in the field of

iodine deficiency has shown that replacement therapy decreases the

risk of breast cancer and promotes the reversal of fibrocystic breast

disease.

 

Vaginitis

Many women with chronic vaginal symptoms use over-the-counter

preparations such as iodine to relieve symptoms. Iodine, used as a

douche, may reduce vaginal inflammation as well as the itching and

discharge that go along with this health condition. Povidone-iodine

has the advantage of iodine without the disadvantages of stinging and

staining.

 

Douch for vaginitis: generally two tablespoons of an iodine solution

to one quart of warm water once per day. Douching should not be done

without first consulting your healthcare provider.

 

Wounds

Iodine is commonly used as a topical treatment for wounds. Ointments

containing iodine are frequently used on burns to lower the risk of

infection.

 

Dietary Sources

Iodized salt is the primary dietary source of iodine. Plant and animal

sea life, such as shellfish, white deep-water fish, and brown seaweed

kelp, absorb iodine from the water and are great sources of iodine.

Garlic, lima beans, sesame seeds, soybeans, spinach, Swiss chard,

summer squash, and turnip greens are also good sources of this

mineral. Bakeries may also add iodine to dough as a stabilizing agent,

making bread another source of iodine.

 

FOODS THAT PREVENT THE BODY FROM UTILIZING IODINE

Foods that prevent the body from using iodine are: turnip, cabbage,

mustard greens, cassava root, soybeans, peanuts, pinenuts and millet.

These foods are called goitrogens and excessive consumption can cause

goiters. However, cooking usually inactivates goitrogens.

 

Available Forms of Iodine

Sodium iodide (iodine) is available as part of a multivitamin/mineral

combination or as a topical treatment for wounds.

 

Precautions

Sudden, large doses of iodine may impair the production of thyroid

hormones, causing hypothyroidism temporarily in someone with otherwise

normal thyroid function. Excessive iodine intake can also increase the

risk for other thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto's, Graves', certain

thyroid cancers, and thyrotoxicosis (a dangerous condition due to an

excessive amount of thyroid hormones in the bloodstream). For these

reasons, iodine supplementation is not recommended for people who live

in areas where iodine levels are sufficient.

 

It may be harmful to take more iodine than is typically consumed per

day (160 to 600 micrograms [mcg]) from table salt. Daily intake of

2,000 mcg iodine may be toxic, particularly in people with kidney

disease or tuberculosis.

 

Here is some additional info we found on the following website:

 

http://www.cancercontrolsociety.com/bio2005/flechas.html

 

" ... Work done by many researchers over the last few years has shown

that iodine is utilized by many different sections of the body. Twenty

percent of all of the iodine sits in the human skin. A lack of iodine

in the skin manifests as very dry skin and skin that does not sweat

when an individual becomes hot. In newborn children iodine is

responsible for the development of the babies' I.Q. Recent research

shows iodine deficiency is felt to be the source of attention deficit

disorder in children.

 

Iodine is utilized by every hormone receptor in the body. The absence

of iodine causes a hormonal dysfunction that can be seen with

practically every hormone inside the body. Dr. Flechas has recently

been able to show that patients with insulin resistant diabetes have a

partial to full remission of their illness in the presence of taking

iodine. Iodine deficiency is also felt to be the source of ovarian

cysts. With iodine replacement therapy the cysts disappear and women

have stopped having