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  • Carl Andrews February 23, 2014 at 8:46pm

    Also, once you reach sufficiency, and you take it down to 12.5mgs, you should reduce or halt the other supplements, being sure to eat a nutrient rich diet...

  • Carl Andrews February 23, 2014 at 8:44pm

    Ok, good, but Lugol's doesn't taste that bad, lol.  Forgot to say you should start slowly, working your way up to 50mgs over time. The detox reactions vary from person to person and can be intense in some. Start with, say, 10mgs, then bump it up by 5 or so each day. If you get detox symptoms you can lower the dose to a tolerable level for a while, edging up again as you're able...

  • Carl Andrews February 22, 2014 at 11:08pm

    PS, I had to break up the text, because the comment box won't support that much at a time.

  • Carl Andrews February 22, 2014 at 11:07pm
    • An alkalizing whole food diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
    • Dr. Guy Abraham cautions that excess calcium supplementation (2,000-
       3,000 md/day) has been the most common       cause of poor response to iodine supplementation, so it's important not to go over 1200 mg total calcium from diet and supplements.

    Here is an article on how selenium works in this process:

    http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/selenium/

  • Carl Andrews February 22, 2014 at 11:07pm
    • 200 mcg selenium as selenomethionine, the best form for non toxic absorption.
    • 500 mg niacin (B3) twice a day (NOT niacinamide). Start lower to avoid flush.
    • 100 mg Vitamin B2 three times a day.
    • 600 mg calcium citrate a day.

  • Carl Andrews February 22, 2014 at 11:06pm

    Here's the protocol in full:

    • to make up for deficiency, up to 50 mg iodine daily for 6 months to a year, as "Lugol's Solution," which you can buy at any pharmacy. Once sufficiency is reached (6 months to a year in most non-sick people), reduce to 12.5 mgs daily for long term usage. The solution comes in 2%, 5% and 7%. I use the 2%, which equates to 2.5 mg per drop.
    • Vitamin C - 3,000 mg per day
    • 300 - 600 mg magnesium chloride (or magnesium glycinate or magnesium citrate) a day, taken at night. The magnesium chloride is probably the best form if you can find it.
  • Carl Andrews February 22, 2014 at 11:05pm

    The general rule is, it takes an iodine deficient, non-sick person 6 months to a year at 50 mg a day of Lugol's solution to reach sufficiency. (Those with cancer or Thyroid conditions require more - you'd have to consult Brownstein or one of the other iodine doctors on that.) After sufficiency has been achieved (six months to a year), a dose of 12.5 mg daily is required to maintain sufficiency. Then the so called co-factors must be considered. Selenium, magnesium, B2, calcium. When taking a large dose of iodine, you have to offset it with doses of certain other minerals to prevent imbalances. For instance, magnesium and calcium should be at a ratio of 1 to 1. Magnesium is extremely important in iodine therapy because when the bromide and floride leave the system, these toxins cause oxidative stress and damage to the thyroid receptors, which can prevent uptake of further iodine. Vitamin C and magnesium have been clinically proven to repare that damage, allowing iodine to enter the cells throughout the detox period.

  • Carl Andrews February 22, 2014 at 1:19am

    Hi Sunluvin,

    Glad you appreciated the Brownstein. Yes, I take iodine and it has had a potentially life saving effect. You could say I've benefited, lol, yes. Will elaborate later. A disclaimer of sorts: am skeptical about Brownstein's salt claims. Just because unrefined salt contains lots of minerals and alkalizes doesn't mean it's a desirable means of alkalizing or obtaining mineral sufficiency. At least beyond the necessary sodium for health. That said, the general insight into iodine (with co-factors) and the many implications for health he provides, are undeniable. Can pass along some important dosing info, if you like.

    Carl

  • Esther Kittle January 3, 2014 at 3:20am

    Hey where is Cananda do you live? i'm in TO if you ever wanna connect :)

  • Chris Nova November 25, 2013 at 5:06pm

    best advice i can give is drink tons of water i know u heard this before but caffeine really really dehydrates you.. and lessens ur ability to absorb water keep making banana shakes sweet + u will be tempted to mak them thick but dont, add tons of water.. the sugar in the bananas realy helps your body absorb all the water... keeping fully hydrated + carbed is the best thing to turn off your cravings and make your body know it has wht it needs.. epsom salt bath.. banana + date shake.. get some sun (nudy baking as freelee would say LOL)  even if u have to be like a cat and sprawl out in front of a winter in the only sunlit hours the sun shines in the window... get some sun ;) wake up and drink 1 litre of water when your in the bath.. drink water before every meal.. force yourself to drink ur body needs the waterrrrr (i know this from caffeine addiction experience!!)

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