Thank you very much for your input. It is much appreciated.

A number of weeks ago I heard a two-hour audio by Dr. Flechas on the importance of iodine supplementation. I began taking Lugol's and am now up to 5 drops/day. I am definitely feeling different - less brain fog, better memory, better blood sugar control, feeling less cold all the time, better moods, a sense of well being that I can't exactly put into words (like feeling excited to be alive with an anticipation that miracles await me during the day vs. how I used to feel which was overwhelmed, apathetic, unmotivated, depressed and not wanting to engage in or embrace my life).

Prior to starting the iodine supplementation, I joined Toastmasters and began to feel like I have finally found my voice and stepped into my power. Prior to joining Toastmasters, I started my blog. I find it interesting that first I stated my intention to release the secrets and shame that have been silencing me and keeping me imprisoned so I started my first blog. I have never kept any kind of a journal before. So my 'voice' first started out in print, then graduated to speaking in public which then led me to taking iodine somehow and unbeknownst to you, you posted all that stuff on iodine/thyroid function not realizing I was on iodine. This is getting weirder by the minute. I guess when you make a commitment to yourself and begin to follow through, the power of the Universe kicks in to be a guiding light. I am just following where I am being led in the faith that all will be revealed at the proper time.

I am a proponent of the Body Ecology diet of Donna Gates and a big fan of Weston A. Price so I eat lots of fermented veggies and drink coconut kefir with every meal for those all important probiotic bacteria. But I did not quite understand your recommendation below:

"The Iodine (see forums) and Grapefruitseed extract gel-drops liberally in drinks that mask it will most likely do the trick." Please explain again.

I will go back and read some more of the posts on the iodine support forum inre to emotional health. Thanks again for passing along Wombat's original fantastic post.