Lugol’s Iodine

Description

Iodine occurs in seawater. A small amount of iodine from seawater enters the atmosphere and, through rain, enters ground water and soil near the sea. Today, people in many parts of the world still do not have enough iodine and iodine deficiency continues to be a public health problem. About 90% of the people in the world are deficient of iodine.

Iodine deficiency occurs when your body lacks iodine – an important trace mineral. Cells need iodine to convert food into energy. Iodine supports the thyroid gland in your neck. Your thyroid uses iodine to make thyroid hormones, which control the rate of heartbeats, digestion and other functions. 

Iodine is truly one of the most important minerals for our well-being. 

Without enough iodine, your thyroid gland works harder. It can become swollen or enlarged (goiter). *Sometimes the gland can’t make enough thyroid hormones – a condition called hypothyroidism. The thyroid can also move in the opposite direction, releasing too many thyroid hormones, causing hyperthyroidism. Both of these are imbalances and caused by iodine deficiency.

Iodine deficiency is more common in women. It increases your risk of conditions such as:

• Infertility
• Thyroid autoimmune disease
• Thyroid or other cancers especially breast and prostate
• Pregnancy-related high blood pressure
• Learning disabilities/difficulties in children of an iodine-deficient mother
• Puffy skin
• A hoarse voice
• Impaired mental function
• Dry and scaly skin
• Sparse and coarse hair
• Intolerance to cold
• Weight gain
• Heavy or irregular periods
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic fatigue
• Depression

Iodine supports central nervous system development. Though rare, deficiency can stunt physical and mental growth.

Good sources of iodine include:

• Kelp – Sea vegetables
• Sea Moss
• Sea weeds
• Sea fish

Benefits of consuming or taking Iodine supplementation on a daily basis include, but is not limited to:

• Removes heavy metals and toxins from the body
• Prevent certain cancers
• One of the best Natural Antibiotics
• Balancing the thyroid hormones
• Regulates body metabolism
• Treats fibrocystic disease
• Induces apoptosis
• Strengthen teeth and hair
• Fights pathogens
• Protects against radiation
• Supports the reproductive system

 

Directions of use: Always 1st do a patch test – place one drop on your inner wrist area, and see what happens. If a bad reaction occurs e.g. blistering or burning sensation, discontinue use. If the drop gets absorbed quickly (within 2 to 3 hours) into the skin, you are deficient of iodine and can safely continue with recommended usage protocol.

Adults – Use 1 to 3 drops in a cup of room temperature water (Filtered and clean – Not tap water) 250ml in the morning before breakfast. For acute conditions, dose can be taken up to 4 times daily.

Children ages 4 to 12 – Take 1 drop in a half cup of room temperature water (Filtered and clean – Not tap water) 125ml in the morning before breakfast. For acute conditions, dose can be taken up to 4 times daily.

**Note** – Please use a wooden or plastic spoon to stir your solution, NEVER a metal spoon.