Iodine and aging issues... 
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Hi all,
I am thinking of recommending Iodine to a couple of older neighbors. One with weight issues and general health decline because of that; the other who is borderline diabetic, has precancerous skin stuff going on, etc. I read a while ago here that Iodine can help with bromine stored in fat and I wonder if that weight gain that so many associate with metabolic changes due to aging might not be in part bromine fat storage. (My belly got pretty flat with no reduction in eating/no increase in exercise after I started iodining.) Any suggestions, insights, or comments you all can give in terms of a supporting argument would be appreciated -- as I think about how to suggest this I get a bit nervous because I realize how "out there" this might/will seem to those who don't hang around here, and I want to make a strong case to these folks. I have a feeling that Iodine could also help with mental issues like clarity and chelating some of those metals that can cause various diseases. But I would like to make a strong case here for Lugol's supplementation (rather than just dose 'em!)
I have noticed several posts of late exhorting people to do research -- please know that I am out of town and using a computer that blocks pop-ups, or I would look around the archives myself.
Gratefully,
Laura
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- Re: Iodine and aging issues... unyquity
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MoreThis is a reply to # 862,936I can think of no better way that to have them listen to the two hour audio program with Dr. Flechas. You can find it here:
//www.curezone.org/ig/f.asp?f=1723
He addresses the bromine/fat issue, and tells how when bromine is mixed with fat it turns the fat solid/hard...which of course, makes it very hard to lose. And he addresses how bromine affects the mind adversely.
Coming from an "MD" this audio is a fantastic tool in about a million different ways...hardly anybody (outside the world of natural healing) thinks an MD is "out there". I now have three elderly relatives on iodine, and have sent the CD to dozens of people. Those that have listened to it (seven) have ALL contacted me for sources and more information.
You can burn any of the audio programs onto a CD by downloading them onto your own computer. However, the 2 hour programs are too long to burn onto just one CD. I purchased software that splits the programs, so that one can burn them onto two CDs, and I have the split files on my computer. If you would like me to email you the files that you can burn, just email me, and I will email you the files.
'Sounds like your neighbors have a GOOD neighbor in you :)
Uny
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- Re: Iodine and aging issues... sandover
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This is a reply to # 862,963Thanks, Uny. I thought about that but we do not have a burner here (I am at my mom's, where there is just dial-up, too -- our town is so small we can't get cable or wireless). Maybe what I can do is make a presentation then make c.d.'s when I get back to Richmond -- if you don't mind sending the files, my e-mail address is anderson3424@yahoo.com.)
I really think that the bromine/solid, un-get-riddable fat issue is a big one. I am also wondering about the rise in skin cancer due to Iodine deficiency. I feel like both overweight and skin cancer have risen in incidence since 1980 and that that was when Iodine came out of and bromine went into bread, etc. is no coincidence. I was listening to a radio program a few weeks ago on the increase in skin cancers like the one our friend has and all I could think was, "Iodine!" and it seems like people just have these stores of fat they didn't used to have -- I remember that as a child seeing a really fat person was more of anomaly than it is now. Moreover, it seems like the *way* people gain weight is different, with that lower-stomach fat that just sits there. I am so sure that's bromine-related.
Thanks again,
Laura- Re: Iodine and aging issues... unyquity
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This is a reply to # 862,976Dagnabbit, my normal email won't let me send them (two big), and my web mail keeps sputtering error messages. (And it just sputtered again) :( :( :(
It's not looking good for emailing them. I can always upload them to CZ, but with dial-up it would take FOREVER for you to download them.
If you'd like, I can burn them here and send them to you in normal mail on Monday. If that works, just email me your mailing address.
(I've got me email 'open' on CZ, so there should be an option for you to email me that won't post).
Uny
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- Re: Iodine and aging issues... sandover
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- ALSO! Re: Iodine and aging issues... unyquity
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This is a reply to # 862,936Don't forget...
After 30 days on iodine, people started showing aluminum in their urine. Aluminum is "basically" the cause of Alzheimers. Nobody want Alzheimers, but older folks are especially worried/concerned.
Also, CANCER! Iodine IS the "anti-cancer"...and that's another thing folks are extremely worried about.
I'm almost positive that both Aluminum and Cancer are addressed on that particular audio...I don't think the alzheimers/aluminum link is made, but I think the aluminum is mentioned.
Uny- Re: ALSO! Re: Iodine and aging issue... sandover
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This is a reply to # 862,975One thing that concerns me about thse folks, too, is that they don't drink enough water. I went to the bathroom recently after one of these friends and was overwhelmed by the strong, urine-y scent of too little water in the body. But I need to make a strong case for more water, too -- these folks take all of these medications -- Lipitol, something purinol, metformin -- and I know enough about meds to know that they need water for processing.
Ugh. I do feel so blessed to be part of this site and forum and learn this stuff. One thing I realize is that people assume doctors know everything, when really they don't know that much.- Re: ALSO! Re: Iodine and aging issue... unyquity
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This is a reply to # 862,984I agree 100% - I rarely see anyone drinking enough water (people are flabberghasted when I tell them 'how much' is enough)...and the elderly seem to drink even 'less than less than enough'.
And even if they do, the majority are taking it right out of the faucet...ARGH, fluoride, chorine, etc. Grrr, it's seems we're thwarted every where we turn. It's hard enough to get people to drink enough water...but to get them buy & carry distilled (or buy a distiller or R/O unit) when 'everyone' tells them that the water is safe.
It's definitely a battle.
BUT, the one thing you've got on your side is that almost every person over 60 has a FAR better education than the 'average age'. If you can get these people to read/hear the FACTS, they seem to always make the right decision. Those that lived through the Depression and WWI have a far better understanding of "government' than those that lived in times of peace & plenty. My own elderly relatives have NO problem believing what I can show them to be true...and when I tell them how fluoride got started being added to the water...(because ALCOA aluminum HAD to dispose of toxic waste that would have cost them millions, but instead convinced the government that we NEEDED fluoride, and then they could GAIN millions by selling it, rather than SPEND millions to dispose of it - and that Proctor/Gamble did a study in the 30's showing fluoride to be the WORST toxin in the world, but 6 months later added it to the toothpaste?)...well, these people catch on MIGHTY quick - nod their heads, and mutter something akin to 'greedy busterds ruin the world'.
It's a battle you can win :) Arm yourself with truth and knowledge and blast the victory trumpets!!
Unyquity
- re: iodine and adequate water intake sandover
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This is a reply to # 863,007Hi,
A related question -- does the water in which one drinks one's Iodine count toward the daily recommended water intake amount, and how does salt affect the equation. i.e., if I weigh 125 lbs, so need about 65 oz/day, can I just Iodine that or should we drink even more. And when I add some salt, should I be increasing fresh water? I wonder, come to think of it, if a good salt is OK for older people who have been told to stay away from salt and who may be taking high blood pressure drugs. I mean, low-sodium is a mantra for older people.
I am trying to get my folks to switch to Redmonds. Why is it that good salt is OK, but bad salt is not?
Thanks again for taking time to re-explain...I feel lost without my search capability!
Laura - Re: ALSO! Re: Iodine and aging issue... Infinitelove
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This is a reply to # 863,007'I rarely see anyone drinking enough water (people are flabberghasted when I tell them 'how much' is enough)...and the elderly seem to drink even 'less than less than enough'.'
As an aside to the not drinking enough water scenario, most of them are frightened away from hydration as a result of being on heart medication...with a diagnosis of congestive heart disease, they're unilaterally on a DIURETIC (Lasix) which further dehydrates them.- Re: ALSO! Re: Iodine and aging issue... refreshed
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This is a reply to # 863,180True, and a lot of the elderly do not drink enough water because of prostate problems and having to get up and down or out of bed at night. What is so sad is most elderly are taking lots of prescription medicines that really need to be taken with lots of water to work well and not damage their digestive system. (refreshed 48124)
- Re: ALSO! Re: Iodine and aging issue... unyquity
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This is a reply to # 863,180Excactly!
>>As an aside to the not drinking enough water scenario, most of them are frightened away from hydration as a result of being on heart medication...with a diagnosis of congestive heart disease, they're unilaterally on a DIURETIC (Lasix) which further dehydrates them.<<
Heart issues (hence swelling/water retention) start to appear, so they're put on a Beta Blockers to slow down their heart so it doesn't 'wear out', making the fluid issues worse because the heart is weakened further. Then Diuretics to remove the fluid (hence dehydrating the body further, causing a weaker heart beat, causing more fluid retention)...thus, a fear of drinking water and worsening the problem.
It's sickening.
What they needed from the 'get go' was MORE water to hydrate the body and keep the blood thin enough so the heart could do it's job. EVERY aspect of health depends proper hydration and adequate 'flow'.
Uny
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- re: iodine and adequate water intake sandover
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This is a reply to # 862,984You could get a copy of this book to them!
Your Body's Many Cries for Water by Dr Batmanghelidj.
It's an eye-opener on the importance of water - and enough Seasalt , too!
If you're concerned by "how they might take it", or that they might "refuse it"...then you could always send it through the mail anonymously with a note saying that it's "from a friend who really cares"....
Just a thought
- Re: ALSO! Re: Iodine and aging issue... unyquity
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- Re: Iodine and aging issues... sandover
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This is a reply to # 862,936Thanks, all who have responded so far. I am beginning to see the really nasty cycle of drug use to mask symptoms in old age. I got another question tonight about cholesterol and Lipitor so I want to do some research on eliminating the causes of arterial plaque, too. i.e. not just treating the symptom, cholesterol.
I have a friend who is a nurse who says that high cholesterol and oral/periodontal problems can go hand in hand. i am not exactly clear on why -- i think the harmful bacteria released into the bloodstream when a root canal, for instance, is performed can signal to the body to produce cholesterol. i wonder if OP will help here. and i wonder if Iodine would be helpful here, too!
the really depressing thing is that not only are doctors at fault for not treating causes rather than symptoms, but people feel like taking pills is an action so they don't have to drink water, vinegar, exercise, whatver. all of the people i mention in my earlier post -- these old friends -- have wonderful kids and grandkids, and very nice lives in general. they have all had good health care throughout their lives and access to good nutrition, etc. but some of them are just falling prey to things like food addiction -- one of these neighbors is about 70 and is just falling apart due to being 6'4 and being 100 lbs overwieght. his back and leg pain have gotten debilitatingly bad! ugh. it is just a mess.
anyway, any/all comments welcome, and many thanks again. i am so grateful to have your opinions and knowledge here.
laura
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