Trapper’s SSKI is the best! http://www.curezone.org/forums/fm.asp?i=1272098   [End]
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I was just going to email you and let you know my order was on the way, but forgot! Glad I checked here first.;-) Praying for a speedy recovery! God bless!   [End]
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Yes, it is nice to see you back, Cougar! Wish you had a more positive message for me, though. Sorry, for late reply. I don’t get on here as often as I used to. I actually, had considered that maybe mercury toxicity could be to blame. I did read that people on are not really ’allergic’ to sulphur, however with my daughter’s reaction when she was seven, I just wasn’t sure. I did have about seven amalgam’s removed a number of years ago and tried to do come chelation with dsmo. Then I become a bit concerned that I shouldn’t be trying to chelate with an amalgam tattoo in my gums. So ...
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Interesting that iodine is an antidote for sulphur. I do take a lot of iodine daily and in fact, thought I should stop all iodine and supplements until the rash has subsided, It is some better today. I’ll try the borax water mix and keep my water intake up. I thought it odd that I was getting a reaction even after I had stopped the MSM for a couple weeks. My diet and exercise hasn’t been the best this past year, so I really need to work on that if I want any supplements and iodine to work well. Thanks for help!   [End]
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Ginagirl, you replied to a post a little over a month ago, where I asked how best to heal a fractured metatarsal bone. You suggested to look into sulphur and silica (which I did), and that sometimes sulphur is the missing link. I had already been taking silica, so added sulphur, as I’ve never supplemented with that, but eat quite a bit of sulphur foods. Within, a week of starting the sulphur crystals (mine is 99.9 pure OptMSM, methylsulfonylmethane) my neck started breaking out with a red itchy rash. I continued with the msm for a few more days, then stopped. The rash went away, in ...
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Very interesting article on sulphur. Thank you! I’ll let you know if it makes a noticeable difference. I do take silica, though very sporadically, will try and be more consistent. I’ve been taking magnesium (2-400mg) for years and only recently thought maybe I should be adding a small amount of calcium. I don’t use cortisone regularly, but my doctor did talk me into an injection last spring to help with a hip/leg pain that i had, hence i found it cleared the skin rash. This past year has been a very traumatic (though blessed) year for me. My adult daughter (and mother to two sma ...
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Ginagirl, thanks for the suggestion and links on sulphur. That might be one thing that’s missing from my diet, other than food sources. I’ll look into it. I started taking calcium citrate the last month or so before I broke my foot. I was always under the impression that calcium was not a supplement that we needed to be overly concerned about. I love raw milk, so will try and bump that up in the coming months, too. Thanks, again.   [End]
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Thanks for the suggestion! I’ve used electo acuscope/myopulse therapy for my back recently. I’ll look into using on my foot when I get the cast off. The only raw meat I can eat is beef and then medium rare to rare. I do need to get more raw milk, though.   [End]
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I recently (Dec 26th) had a fairly bad spiral fifth metatarsal fracture. I’m in a cast for four weeks. I was borderline for a plate and screws and we’ve decided the Ive been taking the conservative route. I’m a 58 year old female, fairly healthy, active and not overweight. I’ve been doing the iodine protocol for three years now. Last June’s loading test, just had me at 58% sufficiency. I take 500-600mg of SSKI morning and night and between 50-200mg Lugol’s a day, with cosupplenets. I seem to do well on this amount of iodine/iodide and the only bothersome detox symptoms I have are ...
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Wow! That’s a lot of money! I had two crowns and seven fillings restored 6-8yrs ago by an IAOMT dentist and it was covered by insurance. I still had to pay some, but it think it was like only $4-500. The filling were 35+years old, so maybe that helped.   [End]
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Do you think 360mg a day would be too little amount? Maybe 250ng three times on Sunday, then she could drop back to morning and evening throughout the week. She’s been taking 240mgs a day for a couple weeks now. She may no longer have a UTI. Some those signs are gone since my first post. I thought the weekend would be a good time to bump it up in case she had a UTI because mom could get an extra dose in the afternoon.   [End]
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Thanks! I’ll look into the multi. We really haven’t given her any elemental iodine, just the potassium iodide. Maybe a mix would be good. Thanks for the suggestion!   [End]
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Trapper, thanks so much for the info. I had wondered about just giving her the amount as for an expectorant, but wasn’t sure. Mom’s already giving her 120mg twice a day, so that’s 240mg a day for the last few weeks. I’ll suggest another 120mg in the afternoon and try and push the water. I know she doesn’t drink much like she used to. Thanks, again!   [End]
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Hi all! Can anyone give a suggested dose of SSKI for my four year old granddaughter, with a possible UTI? She has mild CP (Cerebral Palsy). Mom’s been giving her four drops SSKI and a well rounded teaspoon sodium ascorbate twice a day for about two/three weeks. Just SSKI before that. She was potty trained at two, but somewhere about three years old she started having more and more accidents at night until now she’s been back in pull-ups at night only for the last year. Constipation is a common problem for CP kids, I’m not sure about UTI’s. She’s been doing better at night since she added ...
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So glad to see your update, Cougar! You helped me in my early days of iodine supplementation, and I’m very grateful. I love your attitude! Stay strong! May God bless you on your journey. Health and healing!   [End]
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It has taken me over two years and a mix of Lugol’s, Iodoral and SSKI to reach a temp of 98.6-99.0 for most of the day. Morning temp is around 97.6-97.8. Used to be 96.8-97.0. It takes the body a long time to repair damage done by years of iodine deficiency and you have to take enough (which is different for everyone) to displace bromide and flouride. Hang in there. Definitely worth it! My FBD is virtually gone!   [End]
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GG, thanks for these tips, as well! And for the explanation. I do have adrenal issues, so good to know why not to use it. I have been using the borax/water in my shampoo, I don’t know why I didn’t think to put it in my body wash, as well. It will be added :)   [End]
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Thanks, krosser! I knew I had read something against it awhile back, but couldn’t remember what.   [End]
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This is good to remember. I’ve had a lot of skin eruptions in the last six months (2yrs on iodine and 57yr old lady), not so much in the early years. Especially a persistent quarter size area on my left leg. It gets a bit better, then comes back in the same spot. They all itch like crazy. I do a lot of salt, but not salt pushes. I probably should be more dilligent with that. Question? Thoughts on hydrocortisone creme to help with the itch. Seems to be the only thing that helps the itch.   [End]
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Thanks, Grizz, but I’ve tried Threelac and most other probiotics for years. My diet is fairly good...most of the time ;) I’ve also been taking 12mg of Triboron daily. I keep my sugar intake fairly low and have done the 21 day sugar detox, plus a zillion other suggestions for systemic candida. I now wonder if the amalgam in my bone and gum tissue are keeping me from healing here. There’s a strong connection between amalgam fillings and candida overgrowth.   [End]
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My appt is in Oct, so still a few weeks out. I’ve been taking the ATP cofactors which is B 2and 3, for about a year and half, but not the amounts that you’ve mentioned. Think its still wise to take larger amounts if I’ve been taking 100-200mg for so long? Ironically, the Cutler search you found in the archives was mine from a few years ago ;) Thanks, I feel like I have a plan.   [End]
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It’s the whole filling that was dropped in pieces (four to be exact) into the gum area and dental bone while doing gum surgery years ago. So I would assume a combination of silver and mercury. Honestly, I think there’s more concern with mercury/silver in skin and bone tissue than in the tooth itself. I appreciate everyone’s response, but will try Newport’s suggestion. I want them out and believe it’s keeping me from getting my health back. Thanks about the reminder about Vit C, I had forgot that it affects numbing and I want it numb ;) I’ll keep everyone posted. Thanks, ...
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Thanks, Newport! I had followed his protocol for about a month until I realized I still had the tattoo. I would like to keep it simple and continue the iodine protocol and add in ALA.. I’m wondering if I should stop the iodine after the procedure for awhile?   [End]
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I’bave an appt scheduled to have four pieces of amalgam removed from bone and gum tissue. Four years ago I had all my fillings and crowns replaced and that is when when my dentist (MIAOMT) informed me that I have an amalgam tattoo. He has advised me to live with it unless I felt it was causing problems. The tattoo has been there about 30+years. I’ve been doing the iodine protocol now for almost 2yrs and still continue to have yeast/candida issues, so I’m thinking the mercury from these tattoos are causing these issues to continue as yeast binds to mercury. I have found another denti ...
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Hi, I haven’t been around much as life is just too crazy at the moment ;) But you sound a bit like me.. Everyone is different on how they detox, but I’ve had the back issue that I’ve read that you have experienced, too.. I also had a bit of anxiety in the beginning and was totally exhausted. It took awhile to figure out that I had adrenal fatigue as well as hypothyroid. I’m a 57 yr old female. Iodine has helped me tremendously, but the detox is not fun. I’ve been doing the iodine protocol for one and half years. I agree that we can get too caught up in taking too many supplements. And wh ...
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Thanks for all your replies. My original question was about how I can carbonate with a RO system or my Megahome water distiller. Maybe I cannot, in which case Soda Stream will be on my wish list ;) Thanks, again. I am very much in need of adrenal support right now, as one daughter is getting married in three weeks and the other daughter and family are moving in with us shortly until their house is finished ;) Life is crazy, but I am blessed :-)   [End]
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Sorry, if this is a dumb question, but I cannot find the answer anywhere ;) It says to use the purest, carbonated water and those with distillers or RO systems can carbonate their own. Ok, I have a Megahome distiller and also RO whole house (Pure Earth KDF) system, but I have no idea how to carbonate the water :( I’ve google searched with no luck, either. I do have a Nikken PiMag unit that I thought of trying with the water, but I think it only holds the charge for a couple hours and it doesn’t carbonate. Any help would be appreciated as I’ve thought of getting the Soda Strea ...
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I’ve been wondering how Cougar was doing. This is beautiful! Thanks so much for the update. Keeping them close in prayer.   [End]
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Thanks for sharing, Ginagirl! You give me hope. I’m at one year and slowly seeing improvement. I think most when they start this journey, have no idea how long it will take. I know that I didn’t. God bless and my sympathy in regard to your earlier post about your dad. Thank God you all are out here to keep me sane in this crazy drug induced world.   [End]
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Ginagirl, thanks for your input. I will quit worrying about the numbers (at least I’ll try ;) and go more how I feel...and realize this is just going to take quite awhile. There have been improvements and really quite a few when I look back. I need to realize that my body is handling everything as well as it can. And all in good time. The back issue is the only real problem that has not improved much, but hopefully, we’ll get that figured out soon. Thanks!   [End]
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Thanks for your response, GG. My energy levels are improving, but after a crazy week and stress it seems to plummet, again. Very important for me to remember to take the adrenal supplements or I’m reminded that I forgot them. Temps are slowly improving. 96.8 when starting iodine and temps are mostly 97.7 or higher now, with an occasional 98.6-99. I had a ’thyroid virus’, this was my doctors term, a few years ago, where for almost 6wks I had a swollen, tight, throat and low grade fever and lost my voice. It seemed to clear up, eventually, but my doctor never suggested checking num ...
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Thanks, again, Grizz. I just returned from an appt with a new doctor of osteopathy and she is not concerned with the numbers, either. I should have taken a chill pill before posting ;) I have walked or jogged between 10-20 miles a week, for the past 20yrs or so, plus strength training, as well. Rebounding for the lymphatic system. It’s only been in the last year, since this back problem and fatigue that I’ve not been able to exercise as I have in the past. The fatigue is being addressed and energy is starting to return. The back gets slightly better, then worse again. My doctor wan ...
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:) point taken, Grizz. I’m not doing all that’s best for me, that’s for sure ;) The back ache and fatigue do not give me much desire to exercise and eat as I should. I don’t eat all American, but not Paleo, either. I didn’t mean to sound whiney, just confused that some of these numbers are a bit out of range when they weren’t before. As I know, iodine is not a cure all and it make more sense that its more to do with diet and exercise of which I’ve let slide since the fatigue and back ache. Thank you for your response :)   [End]
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Hi all! If anyone has any thoughts on recent blood work, it would be much appreciated ;) Changes since May 2012. Iodine was increased to 100+mg and SSKI 150+mg June to Nov from 50mg iodine, Jan to June. TSH 3.090 up from 1.710 in May (I do know this number can rise, although, I’ve been supplementing 10mo, now) T3 uptake 35.7 from 34.0 T4 4.5 from 4.4 ( still low) Free T4 0.73 from 0.84 FTI 1.6 from 1.5 Vit D25OH 47 from 25 Out of range numbers that I didn’t have in May PLT 462 H (150-400) AST 37 H (14-36) UIBC 139 L (228-327) Iron saturation 51 (14-34) Folate 20.00 H (2.76 ...
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Thanks for the response, Lolite. Some of the iodine is taken with the C in the morning, but part is taken away from the iodine. I will try to make sure that only the SSKI is with the C and see if that helps. Yes, I take mag malate 400mg and 6-9mg boron. I’m thinking I’ll go back to just the Iodoral for awhile. I had been splitting doses between Lugol’s and Iodoral and dropping back to 50mg a day, since my stomach has been a bit irritated. Thinking maybe I’m stressing my adrenals a bit, too. Just seems a slow go. I am older, so maybe it just takes awhile ;) And I probably don’t ...
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Lplplp, those are also bromide detox syptoms. Go to ’breastcancerchoices.org’ and read their detox syptoms for Bromide. I know there’s a lot of info here, too, just couldn’t find it, at the moment.   [End]
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Ok, I’m a bit bummed.. This last iodine loading test (10-22-12) showed that I’m absorbing only 28% iodine and excretion 72%, one before that (4-27-11), 20% absobtion and 80% excretion. I was doing very little iodine supplementation in the beginning, maybe 12-25mgs daily iodine supplementation the first year at 91% (2-17-11), so I was pretty sure it was a symporter or organification problem as Cougar suggested. I added Selenium, ATP cofactors and started doing a lot of Vit C and more salt. Since 6-12, I’ve been doing 100+mgs Lugol’s and Iodoral daily, with 300mgs or more SSKI daily. ...
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Sounds like it could be detox, but maybe some of the older members will chime in. I would salt load and increase Vit C and lots of ’pure’ water. Also, might try increasing your iodine to 100mgs and see how you do. One school of thought is that by increasing, you can bypass some of the detox.   [End]
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I think as has been said, you are fine, but I think your thyroid has been ’excited’ by the iodine. Just enough to get a reaction, but not enough to do much good. I, too, had the tight, swollen feeling throat. I did eventually up to 50mgs, then100mgs before I saw much improvement. Also, lots of Vit C and sea salt to help with detox. Some also recommend to take breaks, maybe five days iodine, then two days off. For me, it worked better to just stay consistent and dose every four hours. EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT. You have to see what works for you, but I honestly think you just ’woke’ the ...
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Thank you for your response. No offense taken, and hey...I like ’laymans terms’ ;)   [End]
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UserV, here is Dr. Knight’s response to the discussion and your comments in this thread: ”Dear Pam, Apparently this is a misquote, or typo, since I just searched the large web site http://www.vitaletherapeutics.org and there does not seem to be any mention of ”silicone” except in reference to the ”silicon (Si)” element and ”silica” as a likely breakdown product causing problems in ”silicone” implant survivors. You can search this web site yourself with the google search engine provided: http://www.vitaletherapeutics.org/search.html ”Silicone” does seem to be misspelle ...
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Thanks, Albalover. I used Andy Cutler’s protocol with DMSA a few years ago after I removed my mercury fillings and crowns. I stopped when I realized that I had a bit of amalgam under the skin in my gum. I wasn’t sure I should continue as you’re not supposed to chelate with mercury fillings. Maybe that little bit is not enough to worry about, I don’t know. Seems I remember Cutler suggesting to chelate shortly after removal of amalgams before the body sequesters mercury into the cells, though. It’s been 4yrs since mine were removed. I was hoping to find something a bit gentler and DE l ...
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Thanks so much, Wombat! Great article! I need to print it out and save it. I especially liked the end of the article on page 44...Making Wise Politicians ;) Since I don’t know if I have leaky gut syndrome, it might be best not to use DE at this time.   [End]
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Violien, that’s interesting what you said about supressing the immune system. I broke out immediatly after starting DE and then I stopped using it after two large breakouts on my back that looked horribly red and itched like crazy. I thought these had to be either bromide or mercury. I then came down with a cold :( I used DMSA for awhile after removing my amalgam fillings, but stopped when I realized I have an amalgam tattoo. I’m in a quandry :( I was hoping the DE would be a safe way to help remove toxins.   [End]
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Hi all! Just curious if anyone has used DE? I’m wondering if it would help to chelate mercury? From what I understand iodine is great at moving mercury, but maybe not the best at moving it out of the body. I tried using it a few weeks ago and I had a lot of break outs, so I took a break from it, but am wanting to start back in a little slower. I’m currently taking between 100-150mg mix of Iodoral and Lugol’s and aprox 300mg SSKI.   [End]
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Well, as expected, you all have not disappointed. Thanks for all suggestions, links and thoughts to ponder. I have to admit, I was a bit surprised that I caught the cold, but the germs were abounding at my house, as I had my granddaughter here for two days last week because she had a fever and then cold symptoms. I had been going through what I think was bromide detox the last two weeks with a lot of breakouts, so wondering if there was just too much going on for my immune system to keep everything at bay, plus the night before I came down with it, I stood around a campfire and breathed ...
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Grizz, don’t misunderstand. I believe we need Vit D, I’m just not sure the supplemental form is the best way to get it. Thanks you for all the links! I will read them and Newports. It just may take me a few days :) And you’re right, that’s partly why I like and respect this group so much. Very much diversity and all have an opinion ;) and I appreciate them all!   [End]
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Thanks, Trapper! I’ll add it to my arsenal and look into the lysine.... ...and try and get out in the last vestiges of sunshine that we have left. I’m glad summer heat is over, but I’m not ready for winter!   [End]
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Grizz, my D is low according to the medical standards (25). I just know that Newport, whom I respect and others have some issues with supplementing Vit D. I don’t propose to know or understand the whole jest of it, but read enough to want to use caution ;) But you may be right, it could be, in part, why I caught the cold. Maybe I’ll look into one of those sun lamps ;). I’m hoping my next iodine loading test will show that I’m at least absorbing more. I just hate wasting it, but I don’t know another way other than to keep plugging along with the higher doses of iodine :) I did take ...
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Well, I was getting pretty cocky with all the iodine that I’ve taking and didn’t think anything could touch me, but I think I caught my grandkid’s cold :( I’ve been taking 3 squirts of Trapper’s SSKi and a mix of Lugol’s and Iodoral equally 100mg a day. This is BEFORE I caught the cold. I don’t know if I should increase or decrease these dosages. Been upping Vit C and taking the Liposomal formula. Echinacea tea and just picked up some Emergen-C (not sure how good that really is, though). Took some extra D3, but I know there’s some controversy about that. Trapper, I have your homemade ...
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I would strongly suggest that you increase your water intake (purified, not tap)to half your body weight in ounces. 1/8t sea salt (not table)for each liter of water. My thyroid felt tight and swollen for awhile when I first started supplementing iodine (10mo ago). Then I was taking it only once a day (50mg) in the morning, but when I upped my dosage to 100mg (not mcg)and spread them throughout the day, the tight/swollen feeling went away. Some feel as you give the thyroid what it needs it seems to awaken the thyroid and stimulates it, and spacing keeps the amount more consistant. If I t ...
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Thanks, paraboy! Appreciate the websites. The distiller takes quite awhile to run through. Do you use this for all your water needs or just for drinking?   [End]
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Hey all, just curious what your opinions are for removing fluoride from city water and what’s the best cost effective filtration. I have a Nikken PiMag Aquapour filtration at present. Nikken says it removes some fluoride, but not all. And I’ve occasionally used the Vitashower filter for the shower, which uses Vit C to neutralize the chlorine. A local company has suggested Kenetico for whole house and then for the fluoride, reverse osmosis under the kitchen sink. It’s pricey, though at $3000. I figured you would have the most knowledge and I trust your opinions :) Thanks!   [End]
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Becoming1, keeping you in prayer along side of Michael. God bless! You can do this!   [End]
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God bless, Cougar! My prayers are with you!   [End]
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So in other words...iodine frees the mercury and you need another form to bind and remove it from the body?   [End]
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My glucose numbers are in the low 80’s.   [End]
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Hi Nymue, I too felt the salt was making me retain water, but it will in fact do the opposite. I think it takes a bit in the beginning until you get enough salt to hydrate your cells. It seems I remember Newport saying it should be better after 5 days. I’ve been taking 1/8 t. Real salt on my tongue for every 16oz of pure water for two months now, which is a little over 1/2 t a day, plus I salt my food alot. Trapper helped me with this concept by directing me to the watercure2.com. I was curious how long to do the salt, but Ginagirl answered that as she’s been doing it for 4-5yrs. So ...
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Thanks, guys. They’re 200mcg, in tablet form. I’ll try and return the two that aren’t open and split the opened one into quarters and use with selenomethionine. Interesting info on SE. God bless!   [End]
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:( Darn, was afraid of that! Thanks   [End]
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Hey, I know that most people hear suggest the selenomethionine form of selenium, but is that the yeast free kind? I bought three bottles of what I thought was the right kind on line, but i see it says its high selenium yeast and doesn’t mention selenomethionine. Thanks!   [End]
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Cutler’s hair test interpretation. That’s the one I have. I have been taking adrenal glanulars for about two month now and believe they’re helping.   [End]
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Joe, yes, I’m referring to the Cutler’s counting rules. Rule #4 was met. 11 or less indicate deranged mineral transport. I had 11. Rule #1 (9) #2. (13) #3. (1) #4. (11) Have the counting rules changed? I hope the results are correct and I surely don’t think it’s simple. It’s been four years since I’ve had my amalgams removed and I’ve done some chelation, watch what I eat most of the time and take a lot of supplements and lots of iodine. I surely hope something’s working ;) I don’t have any big health issues that I’m aware of, but have had quite a few hormonal ones as ...
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Linda, this is the way I understand it. Hopefully, Trap or someone more knowledgeable will correct me, if this is not right or answer more fully. SSKI is ’super saturated potassium iodide’. K-potassium, I-iodine on the periodic table. It’s my understanding that the thyroid and hormones needs mostly potassium iodide. The rest of the body needs more of the iodine or iodine and iodide, not sure on this part. I started using Traps SSKI about a month ago and started at 5 drops (1 drop equals 30mg)first thing in the morning with my Lugols or Iodoral. Been using more Lugol’s lately becau ...
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This has happened to me as well. It has been awfully dry this summer in the US, so maybe that what’s also causing it. I haven’t noticed the sneezing quite so much, though, since I’ve upped the SSKI to 15 drops.   [End]
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I don’t know, Paraboy, but my aluminum numbers have never been very high, so I don’t think so.   [End]
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I’m no expert on Iodine chelating mercury, but my hair test results have shown what I believe to be significant improvement after supplementing. I’m a 56yr old female and had my amalgam fillings (7) and crowns (2) restored with composite in 2008 by a holistic dentist. I had some major yeast issues immediately following all the dental work and as I understand yeast binds to mercury, so I really stirred up a lot after removal. I had a hair test analysis done in 2008, 09, 10, by DDI and each time had deranged mineral transport, meeting (2) counting rules the first two tests and (3) cou ...
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I put magnets on my Lugol’s this morning, so I’ll be curious about that. I just used refrigerator magnets for the time being. I honestly don’t mind the taste of Lugol’s in water, but it seemed to hardly taste at all with the magnets, but maybe I’m just imagining that ;) I do have to take the SSKI with juice, though, because the taste is a bit stronger. Thanks so much for the link on H202. I use HP, but only externally. I have never ingested it. I’ll read up on it though, knowledge makes all the difference. I do use a product called Cell Food in my water which is supposed to help wit ...
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Alrighty! Thanks!. I’m going to try a 1/2 ml SSKI and start alternating does of Lugol’s with the Iodoral. I know they are basically the same, but the Lugol’s seems to help raise my temp into the normal range easier than the Iodoral.   [End]
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Trapper, I’ve been meaning to ask about the SSKI. I’ve been at 5 drops (150mg) SSKI for about four weeks, now and 100mg Iodoral about six weeks. 1gr SSKI...that would be like 33 drops, right? And the SSKI is more of what the thyroid needs? Adrenals? My main issues seem to be thyroid and adrenals, yet. If I up my SSKI, how much and how fast? Is it best to stay at 100mg of the elemental iodine (Iodoral) for the rest of the body’s needs and detoxing or lower while increasing SSKI? I’m cautious, as always ;)   [End]
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JT, thank you for all you’ve done here! You’ve been a great help to me. God bless!   [End]
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Yes, I agree it is scary when those around you don’t understand this ’iodine’ thing, but as you can see we are not alone. Thank God for the Internet :) Keep a positive outlook, worry is not of God. Hmm, so I wonder who then? ;)   [End]
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Labb, I too, have have the tight and swollen feeling throat. I had what my doctor called a ’thyroid virus’? I don’t think my doctor really knew what it was...low grade fever and swollen thyroid for about six weeks following a cruise I had been on about five years ago. But I think, too, it’s just all part of the healing process. Mine is uncomfortable but not unbearable. You’re not alone. Thanks for posting because you help some of us that don’t post much know others are going through the same ;) God bless and heal well!   [End]
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I had the same while I was dosing just once a day. After I spread the doses throughout the day (I know, a pain:( it went away. I’m currently at 100mg Iodoral or Lugol’s plus, 150-200mg trapper’s SSKI a day   [End]
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Helene, hang in the there! I’m kinda a newbie here and I’m sure some of the more experienced posters will reply soon. Having a kidney infection, I’m really not sure what to say. Sounds like the antibiotics aren’t helping. Well, they never really do in the long run only cause other issues. I would say lots and lots of water. Normally, lots of C along with salt pushes, but I’m not sure if the kidneys are stressed. How many mgs iodine? 8-10 drops Lugol’s, I believe equates to about 50mgs. Is this what you’re taking? God bless and hang in there. I’m sure others will be responding ...
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Paraboy, not sure if that’s what going on with me, but I have no other explanation. Shortly after I upped my iodine to 100mg my knee started to swell up. The same knee I injured a few years ago. I’m doing all the companion supplements as well as a lot of Vit C. And lots of salt! I have upped the salt per our discussion in the thread below. The swelling was much better this morning. However, today it’s been very painful. There had been no pain up til today. Very localized, the same area that I had injured. I’ve just started with a new ’traditional’ chiropractor, so maybe the two to ...
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This was the same thing my chiro said. Hopefully, that’s all it is. Thanks and no offense taken :). We’re all learning and some of you are way ahead of the ball game here.   [End]
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Yeah, now if I would just get the salt thing, right ;) It is good to question all things as truth will be revealed. And it is good to question the status quo.   [End]
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Thanks for this! This led me back through many posts on salt. You’ve all help convince me of the miracle of salt. Look how many times it’s used in the Bible. Must be good for you!   [End]
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I’ll try putting the salt in my water for the day as bootstraps does, instead of a small amount of warm water and drinking it all at once. Might be more palatable that way. I do love salt, just not so concentrated. Thanks for all suggestions and no offense taken from anyone ;) I appreciate all the advice and only hope I can be as much help to others one day :) I will now give this salt thing a real go :)   [End]
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I’m not on any kind of ’water pills’ and I do use salt very liberally...on just about everything. I just don’t care for it too much in my water. Sorry it does tast nasty to me then. These are new concepts, that salt does not cause you to retain water and that will take time to overcome. I will take on your challenge, though! 1/2 tsp each day in warm water with 12-16oz of water to follow, right? Including all the salt I use on my food, which is a lot. I stopped the iodine for a few days as it has been recommended here, to see if it was causing the swelling. I had done nothing differe ...
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I’ve developed fluid on my right knee for the past week and half. It’s the same knee I injured while running about four or five years ago. It doesn’t hurt, but is making it very difficult to bend the knee much and because of the fluid and swelling muscles and ligaments around the knee feel loose. I stopped the iodine for three days over the weekend without any noticeable difference in the knee (I was more irritable ;) It seems that it is a bit better yesterday and today, but just a tad. I’ve been doing the salt once a day, but not the three days I stopped the iodine. I really str ...
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Such great info! It’s taking me quite awhile just to work through all the ’read first’ sections at the top of the forum. Almost a full time job in itself;) ”why eat something from the world’s toilets when one can have the pure substance” SO TRUE! Wish I could convince family and friends of this. Thanks for sharing your experiences!   [End]
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I will! They are precious gifts.   [End]
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Sorry, sent without text ;) GREAT RULES TO LIVE BY!   [End]
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I have noticed that spreading my dosages throughout the day seems to make my thyroid feel better and I’m not quite so tired in the am. I had been taking 50mg of Iodoral first thing in the morning, all at once, but waking tired with a tight or swollen (not sore) throat. It would take until almost noon to get some energy. This week, I’ve been taking 25mg Iodoral 7am, 4 drops Lugol’s (2%) 11am, 25mg Iodoral 3pm, then 4drops Lugol’s at 7pm. The first couple nights, with taking the iodine in the evening, I had a harder time getting to sleep, but I seem to be adjusting to it and I feel much ...
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Yes, yes, the cruise was great! Hoping I have as much success as you have. I will say, good or bad, I do have a distinct white line accross my nail, that started to appear shortly after upping to 50mg of Iodoral. Wondering if it pushed the candida out from the base of the toe as it looks clear below it. Time will tell. I’m anxiously awaiting my first order of SSKI.   [End]
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Violien, that’s amazing! I’ve been curious about this. I had painted my nails with lugols, awhile back (also used some colorless iodine) when the weather was cooler, hoping the stain would disappear soon. And it did, but a few weeks later, when I used nail polish remover and peroxide to get some nail polish off, the stain came back. Must have been some sort of reaction. Kinda panicked me, though, cause this happened while we were on a cruise and my toes looked horrible with orange all around the toes and I had mostly sandals packed ;) This would be reason enough to use iodine.   [End]
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Thanks all, this helps a lot.   [End]
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Well, I didn’t know who Mark Starr was, but now that I know...me too!!! I had mercury removed from 7 fillings and 2 crowns four years ago. I still have an amalgam tattoo in my gum from sloppy work when I had gum surgery over thirty years ago. It’s in a difficult location, so I decided to live with it. Also, two root canals :( ...so I’m excited to hear how it all went :)   [End]
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Trapper, you mentioned in an earlier post that 50mg of iodine was enough and that I need more iodide. Is that correct? I’ve heard before that 100mg would be best, but I’m a bit confused if that’s a mix of Iodoral or Lugol’s with SSKi or 100mg Iodoral or Lugol’s alone. I do have an order for SSKI in to you, that I mailed on Monday, so I should be getting that by next week. How much SSKI do you recommend?   [End]
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Thanks for the magnesium suggestion. I didn’t realize that about the oxide form. I just cant figure this lower back muscle thing out. It doesn’t bother me at all sleeping or sitting. In fact sometimes after sitting, I jump up to go get something and feel great! But after I’ve been on my feet awhile or walk (forget running :( a few miles, I can just feel it tightening up. Have to keep stopping and stretching. I’ve got an appt. next week with a new chiropractor that muscle tests for vitamins and minerals, we’ll see.   [End]
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Thanks so much for your suggestions! Iron is at 83 Ferritin: 30.9 So both of those are a bit low. I don’t see a TIBC with saturation. I don’t think she ordered that one. I used to take a D3 but had let that slide with all the other supplements that I’m taking :( I really had expected the TSH number to be high while on iodine. A few people had cautioned about that, so I or my doctor wouldn’t freak out. Surprised that was so low. So I’ll be adding D and B12 to my supplements! Thanks!   [End]
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JT, I was just using my dry sense of humor. Don’t want you to think I would really do a total body scan just because my D is low;) That said, I am thinking to get an X-ray of my lower back as the muscles in my lower back and hips have been really hurting the past six months. Nothing seems to relieve it; deep muscle therapy or chiro. I’m trying to bump up magnesium, but really can’t go much higher and will try the malate instead of or with the oxide.   [End]
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I should have mentioned I’m five months on 50mg Iodoral or Lugol’s a day with cosupplements. No energy. Major piriformis muscle or glute pain (pain in the butt, that is ;) that’s been making it really hard to exercise. Been adding in extra mag, to see if that helps. However, after Paraboy’s response that 75% cancer patients have low Vit D, I’m scared and thinking I need to get a complete body scan to check for cancer...thanks ;) Lolita, thanks for the website info.   [End]
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Hi, there. There are many more people here more knowledgeable than I, but was curious if you’re taking magnesium? I do know that affects the muscles and if you’re detoxing a lot, I was told that the toxins will be carried out along with minerals that we need and why you need to keep supplementing them back in. Is it possible that you’ve just gotten very low on essential vitamins and minerals? I’ve also heard a lot about pulse dosing. Five days on two days off to allow your body to catch up. Possibly give your body a break on the iodine and bump up on all your vitamins and minerals, espe ...
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I picked up my lab work today for thyroid testing, but unfortunately I gave my Brownstein thyroid book to a friend to read, so I have no reference. Can anyone make heads or tails of these numbers? I go back in two weeks for the follow up. TSH (3rd gen): 1.710 range (0.465-4.680) (was cautioned that this number could be high when on iodine, in the 30-50 range) T3 uptake: 34.0. (23.5-40.5) T4: 4.4 (L). (5.5-11.0) FTI: 1.5 (L). (1.7-3.9) Free T3: 4.01. (2.77-5.27) Free T4: 0.84. (0.78-2.19) FSH: 44.6. (post-menopausal) that happened fast. In ’08 it was 4.49 Vitamins: D3: 2 ...
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Thanks for pointing that out, JT. You’re right and I hope I can get it back to the desirable range soon;) I had the blood work done last week, but waiting for results. I had asked in screening for a doctor that she test for all the hormones, not just TSH and T4. And that if needed, I would only use a natural thyroid hormone, not synthetic. We’ll see, I’m not too sure what she thinks of the iodine therapy, yet. She didn’t totally balk when I told her my TSH numbers would probably be elevated because of it. I’ve considered that maybe I should take breaks with the iodine. Just want to p ...
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Trapper, thanks for the suggestions. I’ll order SSKi. Do you have a recommendation of how much to take? I’m currently taking between 200-400 selenomethionine a day, 2-4g of Vit C a day. I’m not familiar with boron, but will see about adding that, as well. I use a lot of Celtic sea salt, but have only done the salt pushes occasionally. One concern that I have, especially with salt. My blood pressure has gone up dramatically in the last few months. I’ve always have low BP (115/74 range). In April it was 120/75 then jumped to 140/80 last week, only four weeks later. I know menopaus ...
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Thanks so much for the info and the support ;) I don’t have time this weekend, but will read up on it Sunday night or Monday morning. I probably shouldn’t have posted on Friday when I knew I was going to be gone and wouldn’t be checking the forum much ;) I’ll get back when I have more time because I’ve got a few questions.   [End]
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My results from a year ago show that I have been able to lower bromide. A recap...last year after my first test results I started taking iodine occasionally, but was somewhat concerned in taking too much as I showed iodine excretion at 91%. After understanding the effects of bromide and the symporter or organification issues with bromide I started upping Iodoral from 12.5mg a day to 50mg a day starting Dec ’11. Results show Bromide went from 31.4mg excreted in Feb 2011 to 2.26mg excreted this Apri 2012l. I did not do a flouride test last year, but did this year. It was at 2.54mg ...
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Thank you for your responses! WW, I’m not familiar with coconut butter, but I’ll be checking into that, for sure. Thanks for the suggestion! And cougar, thank you for all your suggestions! I’ll start upping iodine to 100mg. It was recommended to up gradually from 12.5-50mg, one tablet weekly, I’m assuming I should do that, as well, when upping to 100mg? I have been taking the iodine WITH food, as I had read somewhere that helped with better absorption, but no? I kind of had that sinking feeling that maybe I wasn’t absorbing iodine, but didn’t want to up the iodine if I really w ...
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Thanks WW! Ok, I’ll try not to be too discouraged about the extra pounds ;) I know that coconut oil is good for you and do cook a lot with it, but I really have a hard time taking it by the tablespoon...yuck! Just can’t get past the texture in my mouth :( And you said TABLESPOONS! How many a day??   [End]
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Hi there, I have a question about iodine supplementation. I had a 24hr urinary halidide test done last winter (2011) by Hakala research. Results were: total iodine excreted: 45.3mg (from 50mg loading dose) 91% iodine excreted. Total bromide excreted in 24hrs: 31.4mg. It states bromide concentrations above 10mg/L may have adverse effects on iodine utilization. I didnt know a doctor I could go to for advise on supplementation, so I did nothing for a year. During this past year, I’ve started going through menopause (56yr old) along with those lovely symptoms ;) I also have carpal tunnel and r ...
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