Monday, September 28, 2009
Hypothyroidism or Iodine Deficiency
Hypothyroidism or Iodine Deficiency?
September 28, 2009 by Bob Livingston
We really can’t separate hypothyroidism from iodine deficiency. They should be looked at together.
Most of the time hypothyroidism and/or iodine deficiency are unsuspected by doctors and most of them don’t test for it.
If one has fatigue, depression, weight gain, memory loss, hair loss, muscle cramps, dry skin, decreased libido, cold feet, confusion, delirium or even heart failure, he/she should suspect hypothyroidism and iodine deficiency first.
Really nothing could be simpler to diagnose and treat.
Anyone can test themselves for hypothyroidism or iodine deficiency. Low basal (at rest) body temperature is a prominent indicator of low thyroid function.
Take underarm temperature for three days, before you get out of bed, and take the average. If you are running as much as one degree or more below 98.6 you can suspect hypothyroidism.
You can request an iodine-loading test from your doctor. I would start my iodine test by just rubbing food grade iodine (Lugol’s) on a small spot, maybe two inches across on my arm. If the iodine disappears overnight, I would take this to mean an iodine deficiency. Even if too much iodine is taken it will be excreted. Iodine has a detoxifying effect on the body.
Chances are that most of us have an iodine deficiency. I think that we can assume this because iodine is generally low in agriculture soils everywhere.
Iodine is important for the whole body, but it is concentrated in the prostate gland, the thyroid and breast tissue.
According to David Brownstein, M.D., in his excellent book, Iodine, Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It, "If a person suffers from iodine deficiency, using thyroid hormone supplementation without first correcting (or simultaneously correcting) the iodine deficit will exacerbate the body’s deficit of iodine."
So iodine and thyroid hormone go together. Thyroid hormones raise the body’s need for iodine. Alternative doctors always recommend Armour Thyroid which is natural thyroid hormone (from pigs) and available from compounding pharmacies.
Points from Dr. Brownstein:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized that iodine deficiency is the world’s greatest single cause of preventable mental retardation.
Iodine supplementation markedly increases urinary excretion of fluoride and bromide.
Dr. Brownstein says that more than 90 percent of his tested patients exhibit laboratory signs of iodine deficiency.
In the brain, iodine concentrates in the substantia nigra, an area of the brain that has been associated with Parkinson’s disease.
Iodine deficiency is one of the main underlying causes of many varied illnesses including thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, cancer (including cancer of the breast and prostate) and other health issues.
The thyroid gland and the breast primarily utilizes iodine. The prostate gland concentrates iodine. Breast cysts have been treated with iodine for more than 50 years. Iodine deficiency is a causative factor in breast cancer and fibrocystic breast disease.
The relationship between hypothyroidism and breast cancer has been reported for more than 100 years.
Thyroid hormone is essential for normal brain development.
In children, iodine deficiency can result in mental retardation as well as goiter.
Research has found an almost 50 percent increase in perinatal mortality due to iodine deficiency.
Many studies have shown that children who live in iodine deficient areas have lower IQs as compared to children living in iodine sufficient areas.
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Monday, September 21, 2009
Fwd: How many of these did YOU know about?
How many of these did YOU know about?
A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a
knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed.(hmmmmmm...)
========================================
Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them
neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.
================================
For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put
Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won't
refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)
================================
To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in the freezer for a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upside down. The wax will fall out.
======================================================
Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag, dipped
in baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease that is!).
================================
Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt
BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
================================
Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads , I immediately take a pair of
scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to throw
away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that this would
be much more economical. Now a box of S.O.S pads last me indefinitely!
In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get 'sharpened'' this way!
=================================
Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little hydrogen
peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. Works
every time! (Now, where to put the body?) LOL
================================
Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal
for inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the streaks.
Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't wash windows
on a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.
=================================
Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a lovely
light scent in each room when the light is turned on.
=================================
Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels and=2 0linen..
=================================
Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3 hours prior to burning.
=================================
To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the
flowers.. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt
and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a charm!
=================================
To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet , simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stove top.
========================== ======
Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring
in tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.
================================
Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.
=================================
When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the
corn's natural sweetness
=================================
Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on your
forehead. The throbbing will go away.
=================================
Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future
use in casseroles and sauces.
=================================
To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area and you will experience instant relief.
================================
Ants, ants, ants everywhere .. Well, they are said to never cross a chalk line. So, get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march.
================================
Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still,
leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
================================
When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to
tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, and
then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.
================================
Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer........
Clean a toilet. Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and flush.The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreousChina
================================
Clean a vase.
To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill with water and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
================================
Polish jewelry.
Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse the jewelry for two minutes.
=================================
Clean a thermos bottle.
Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets, and let soak
for an hour (or longer, if necessary) Baking soda works well, too.
================================
Unclog a drain.
Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets down the
drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few minutes,
and then run the hot water.
0A
A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a
knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed.(hmmmmmm...)
========================================
Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them
neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.
================================
For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put
Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won't
refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)
================================
To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in the freezer for a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upside down. The wax will fall out.
======================================================
Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag, dipped
in baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease that is!).
================================
Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt
BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
================================
Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads , I immediately take a pair of
scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to throw
away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that this would
be much more economical. Now a box of S.O.S pads last me indefinitely!
In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get 'sharpened'' this way!
=================================
Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little hydrogen
peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. Works
every time! (Now, where to put the body?) LOL
================================
Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal
for inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the streaks.
Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't wash windows
on a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.
=================================
Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a lovely
light scent in each room when the light is turned on.
=================================
Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels and=2 0linen..
=================================
Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3 hours prior to burning.
=================================
To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the
flowers.. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt
and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a charm!
=================================
To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet , simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stove top.
========================== ======
Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring
in tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.
================================
Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.
=================================
When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the
corn's natural sweetness
=================================
Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on your
forehead. The throbbing will go away.
=================================
Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future
use in casseroles and sauces.
=================================
To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area and you will experience instant relief.
================================
Ants, ants, ants everywhere .. Well, they are said to never cross a chalk line. So, get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march.
================================
Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still,
leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
================================
When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to
tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, and
then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.
================================
Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer........
Clean a toilet. Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and flush.The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreousChina
================================
Clean a vase.
To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill with water and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
================================
Polish jewelry.
Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse the jewelry for two minutes.
=================================
Clean a thermos bottle.
Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets, and let soak
for an hour (or longer, if necessary) Baking soda works well, too.
================================
Unclog a drain.
Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets down the
drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few minutes,
and then run the hot water.
0A
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Know how it will Affect YOU!!! Must See Radical Islam Movies
Must See Radical Islam Movies
The Third Jihad
A documentary that alerts Americans to the danger radical Islam poses to the United States and to Western civilization as a whole.
Obsession: Radical Islam's War against the West
Using images from Arab media, rarely seen in the West, Obsession reveals an ‘insider's view' of the hatred the Radicals are teaching, their incitement of global jihad, and their goal of world domination.
Friday, September 18, 2009
White tea
Research uncovers rejuvenating properties of white tea»
Tea lovers may be happy to learn that their favorite drink has just been found to be like a fountain of youth. More »
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Tea lovers may be happy to learn that their favorite drink has just been found to be like a fountain of youth. More »
http://news2.personalliberty.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=eaxj,amuq,qgp,hoxx,dkbk,95a0,guxh
Read. More
My herbal facts web site
Who’s the Liar Now, Mr. Obama?»
Who’s the Liar Now, Mr. Obama?»
Chip Wood takes a second and third look at President Barack Obama's Sept. 9th speech on healthcare and finds many reasons to ask who was telling the truth and who wasn't. Did Rep. Joe Wilson get a bum rap? Read this article and decide for yourself... More »
http://www.personalliberty.com/government/whos-the-liar-now-mr-obama/
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Bad Lands
Made it past the Bad Lands and in to Seattle.. Were trying to get our Canadian fast card on Tues
Was delayed taking off so had no time to stop.. drove all night and am sleeping away day
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Herb cures
Herbs such as arnica, capsaicin and ginger relieve KC's aching muscles after a painful car crash
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Monday, June 08, 2009
Aromatherapy Herbal Blends
Aromatherapy Herbal Blends woeking on my new web site and finished of this page today.. still trucking for Fed Ex so dont always have the time
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