I am guilty of feeding my coffee addiction every morning. I don't drink nearly the amount that I used to and I have given up sodas, entirely. I've had Ginger Ale, on occasion, but I refuse to drink Dr. Pepper (drug of choice) when I read that it was worse than anything else for bromines (or, is it bromides?).

I've also noticed that, while taking Iodoral, I am much more capable of controlling my diet - no cravings for sugar, etc. My ND wants me to go vegan (slapping forehead, here) and this has been a wee bit difficult in that I love red meat, I am a carnivore, and so forth. Well, I've done rather well, but I don't think I'll ever be able to go entirely vegan. Enough of that!

I wonder if I added Lugol's to my coffe if that would make a difference?

OH, gracious - I was the Detox Poster Child. I started with 12.5mg of Iodoral - one tablet, daily. Then, I increased it to 18.75mg (two tabs) about 5 days later. Well, I had about 4 days of absolute bliss - beautiful skin, softer adipose tissue, improved vision (diminished floaters, etc.), and then the bottom fell out. I experienced the most excruciating symptoms. Kidney, knee (associated w/kidney, I've learned), thoracic, and heart pain was almost intolerable. I did the Seasalt water flushes and found relief for this, but I wasn't willing to endure these symptoms, particularly working as much as I do and in the environment that I do. I was encouraged to continue dosing through the symptoms, but I wasn't willing to endure the discomfort - I just wasn't willing to do it, that's all.

SO....I began, all over again, with 1/2 tab of Iodoral, and I still had the same effects after a couple of days. FINALLY.....(whew)I saw my ND who gave me a completely different list of supplements, minerals, and protocols and told me to continue taking the Iodoral 1/2 tab in the morning and in the evening.

To date, I'm doing just fine with only minor knee discomfort which was addressed in a thread, below. Everyone has been absolutely supportive and encouraging. I'm doing the Iodine therapy for my thyroid and immune issues that are associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis . So far, it's helped me more than any drug that an MD could prescribe! And, my experiences show that Iodine therapy, for all the wonderful benefits, is a very, very individual endeavor.

Best wishes!!

No, I was not very sensitive to Iodine at first. I started with 12.5 mg Iodoral daily for week, then increased to 50mg a day over the next three weeks.
I just realized that I have not prepared myself a cup of coffee for a few days!
Incredible!

I never had problems sleeping, but I never slept more than 5 hours a night and wake up everyday at 3 am. Have done so for the last 30 years. I do enjoy the time before sunrise.