Krista, the new kid on the block is iodine therapy.
The problem that I have with what is being done is that the medical establishment taking Lugol's iodine ... plz remember that these are the same guys that dispense pharmaceuticals.
I agree that iodine deficiency is a MAJOR problem in today's world ... where we got natural iodine has been manipulated by the powers that be and it's been replaced with halogens that damage human health.
MH is working, currently, on a strong iodine formula from plant and ocean sources. In the fall when it's ready, I'll be one of the self-experimenters testing this product.
In the mean time, I'll give you some great reading on iodine so that the 2 of y'all can make an informed decission:
audio files from here on cz:
http://curezone.com/ig/f.asp?f=1723
then reading:
http://www.health-science-spirit.com/iodine.html