From 1900 to the 1960s almost every single U.S. physician used Lugol (iodine) supplements in his or her practice for both hypo- and hyperthyroid, as well as many, many other conditions-all with excellent results. In fact, Iodine was considered a panacea for all human ills. (1) Today a phobia-generated by medical misinformation against Iodine therapy-has caused physicians to avoid this powerful treatment like the plague. (2)