does iodine affect sleep apnea? 
skyglider
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hi
I have a friend who is going to CA to have a horrid operation to correct sleep apnea
I know Iodine affects brain function, can it affect sleep apnea?
Also, I know there was a post regarding Vit D3 and sleep apnea. Could they work together?
thanks!- Re: does iodine affect sleep apnea? paraboy
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I know D3 helps resolve sleep apnea if your levels are within optimum of 60-80ng/mL.
I am not sure about iodine, but I would bet it helps.
- Re: does iodine affect sleep apnea? grizz
10 years ago
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,996,611>>>I have a friend who is going to CA to have a horrid operation to correct sleep apnea.
Skyglider,
Here is what I can contribute to your question. People who are overweight tend to also have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is cured by simply losing weight. This was the case for my son. When he went on a strict Paleo diet, he lost 65 lbs. This cured his sleep apnea. He also became so much healthier. Lost his diabetes, & high blood pressure. Losing weight is a cure-all for a Pandoras Box of health problems.
He can get a sleep apnea breathing machine.
He can get a mouth insert at Amazon.Com that forces the lower jaw out a little, thus preventing sleep apnea.
IMO, surgery is too extreme. Be sure he has tried the above before surgery.
Grizz
- Re: does iodine affect sleep apnea? MarcellD
10 years ago
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This is a reply to # 1,996,611Im not sure on this, but for me personally Iodine has made me a better sleeper.
- Re: does iodine affect sleep apnea? skyglider
10 years ago
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Thanks y'all for the replies!
I will pass this information along to my friend.
I do hope he decides to try some of these options. Sometimes the specialists get people all worked up about it has to be surgery. It is good at least to get some other opinions.
good day!- Re: does iodine affect sleep apnea? grizz
10 years ago
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This is a reply to # 1,996,761Skyglider,
This message is intended for your friend in trouble, and I will not go into a discussion on diet. There is a separate forum for diet & related discussions.
How much does your friend weigh? You might tell him how successful people are at losing weight while on the Paleo Diet. Show him this link:
http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/
Typical success story, just one of thousands:
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/100-pounds-was-my-initial-goal/#more-18220
Side benefits of giving up wheat & Grains:
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/forum/thread16575.html
Wheat and grain products including artificial oils & sweets are not only a major factor toward obesity in most people, but also are responsible for a Pandoras Box of additional disease including diabetes. My son lost upwards of 65 lbs, our real estate agent lost 100 lbs by simply giving up bread & cereals. Modern wheat is used in making all bread, pastries, etc, and is a Genetically-Modified-Organisms Poison as described in the above link. Modern wheat is Frankenstein Monster created by Mad scientists in Monsanto's labs. DON'T EAT BREAD MADE WITH WHEAT!
See this video:
http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/2012/10/wheat-belly-on-cbs-this-morning/
Definition of Paleo Diet:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleolithic_diet
Grizz
- Re: does iodine affect sleep apnea? hopinso
10 years ago
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This is a reply to # 1,996,845I just want to echo what grizz is saying. Its not just weight loss, although that is very important for heavy people, its also about inlammation. I was wheat free for over a year until I ate some rolls on Thanksgiving. I was an addict fallinoff the wagon. Foods that cause inflammation include wheat, refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup and MSG. I have a friend, 42 years old, who weighs 350 pounds. He has sleep apnea. His doctor rescribed a C-PAP machine to keep him warned and alive at night. Sleep apnea is one way the body cries out for help, somethingis terribly wrong. Still, I hope surgery will be the last resort not the first choice.
- Re: does iodine affect sleep apnea? hopinso
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- Re: does iodine affect sleep apnea? Gozmo
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This is a reply to # 1,996,761From what I have heard the surgery has a low success rate. You friend should check into that.
- Re: does iodine affect sleep apnea? skyglider
10 years ago
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Thanks again!!
Grizz!, Hopinso! and Gozmo!
My friend it turns out isn't overweight, but nonetheless I think he does eat wheat. I will mention your suggestions if and when, I hope, I get the opportunity.
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