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From

Jon Barron

Iodine & Detoxing For Nuclear Fallout | Natural Health Newsletter

Date: 03/15/2011 Written

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Preparing for Nuclear Fallout

Certainly, everyone now knows about the major earthquake and tsunami that

struck Japan last week. And certainly, everyone who has been following this

great human tragedy is also aware that three nuclear power stations are at

risk. After that, however, accurate information is spottier, and speculation is

far, far higher. Words such as meltdown and partial meltdown and containment

are being bandied about with little understanding of what they actually mean.

And far too many people outside of Japan are panicking with little justification

for panic…yet.

Let me quickly explain over the next few minutes:

What we know is happening.

What might happen in the near future.

What the potential dangers are.

What precautions you might want to take -- for

yourself and your children.

China syndrome -- not really

Several decades ago, it was hypothesized that in an extreme nuclear reactor

accident, the reactor's core could get so hot that it might possibly melt down,

burn through the containment barriers beneath it, and then continue to flow

downwards through the floor of the containment building -- ultimately melting

all the way through the crust of the earth and popping out on the other side in

China. Thus, the name: " China syndrome. "

In truth, this scenario is likely as fictional as the movie based on the

name. Since the surrounding ground beneath the reactor would absorb most of the

heat during a meltdown -- transferring the heat ever outward to the surrounding

ground. For that reason, it is likely that the uranium core of a nuclear

reactor would not melt down into the earth more than about 30-40 feet (about 30

meters), which is a bit short of the 8,000 miles needed to realize the China

syndrome. So, the bottom line is that a meltdown by itself would be unlikely to

pose a danger to the world at large -- although it would be severely damaging

to the area immediately surrounding the reactor for many, many years to come.

Into the atmosphere

For

the world at large, the danger comes when containment is broken, not downwards

in a China syndrome type event, but rather in an upward direction from an explosion,

which then releases substantial amounts of radioactivity high into the

atmosphere by some subsequent event. For example, in the case of the Chernobyl

reactor in 1986, the Number Four RBMK reactor went out of control during a

test, which demolished the entire reactor building. It was a subsequent fire

that then spewed large amounts of radiation high (a critical point) into the

atmosphere. Once in the upper atmosphere, high winds and jet streams can carry

the radioactivity all around the world, ultimately dropping radioactivity on

everyone. But the reactors at Chernobyl were very, very different from the

reactors in Japan. Unlike most reactors used in the developed world (including

Japan), the Soviet Union RBMK reactors were built without a containment

structure, the concrete and steel dome over the reactor designed to keep

radiation inside the plant in the event of such an accident.

The bottom line is that even if there is a meltdown in one of the Japanese reactors,

it is unlikely to breach containment in an upward direction. In fact, there has

already been an explosion in one of the reactors with no breach of containment.

(Understand, containment structures in nuclear reactors are really, really

strong. In the United States, for example, they must be strong enough to

withstand the impact of a fully loaded passenger airliner without rupture --

for obvious reasons.) And if there is any breach of containment, it is likely

to be small in scope and unlikely to reach the upper atmosphere, in which case,

damage would be localized, not global.

That said, it is important to recognize that " unlikely " does not

mean " impossible. " In other words, there is some degree of risk, no

matter how small, that substantial amounts of radiation may leak from one or

more of the Japanese reactors, make its way into the upper atmosphere, and

ultimately drop down on the United States and the rest of the world. The amount

of exposure to citizens outside of Japan would ultimately be small; but

unfortunately, in the case of some types of radiation, small amounts of

exposure can have significant health consequences -- particularly for the

vulnerable. The particularly nasty forms of radiation that we're talking about

include plutonium, iodine-131 and 134, strontium-90, and cesium-137.

Given exposure to radioactive fallout, you will want to focus on three

things:

Protecting your thyroid, the most vulnerable

organ in your body

Removing as much of the radiation as possible

from your body, as quickly as possible

Protecting your DNA from genetic mutation

Let's now talk about how we do this.

Iodine

As mentioned above, radioactive iodine-131 is one of the elements likely to

be released into the upper atmosphere after a nuclear event. d great distances

on high speed winds, it can then drop down into the lower atmosphere, where it

may be breathed into the lungs. It can also contaminate crops on the ground and

get into the body through food and drink. (Fruits and wines are particularly

susceptible.) The problem is that your thyroid gland has a tremendous

affinity for iodine, radioactive or otherwise. In other words, the thyroid

gland quickly absorbs radioactive iodine, where it can injure or even kill the

gland. In fact, radioactive iodine is often administered by doctors

specifically to kill the thyroid as a treatment in some thyroid diseases

such as Grave's disease.

If, on the other hand, you want to protect your thyroid from exposure to

radioactive iodine as might be experienced through fallout, taking

non-radioactive iodine just before (or immediately after) exposure will block

radioactive iodine from being taken into the thyroid gland. It will thus

protect this gland from injury. However, it is important to note that it will

not prevent radioactive iodine, or any other form of radiation for that matter,

from entering your body. It will not repair damage to the thyroid; nor will it

remove the radioactive iodine once it has entered your body. Taking

non-radioactive iodine before exposure will merely " pre-fill " your

thyroid with iodine so that there is no room for the radioactive iodine to be

taken up by your thyroid; thus the need to take the non-radioactive iodine

before or immediately after exposure. Likewise, if radioactive iodine is not

present or imminent, taking prophylactic non-radioactive iodine offers no

protection, not to mention some risk from reactions to the high levels of supplemental

iodine.

Ideally, the best time to take supplemental iodine is an hour or so before

exposure, or immediately upon exposure, for maximum protection. Take it too

soon in advance, and it will begin to clear the thyroid before the radioactive

iodine enters the body, thus diminishing its effectiveness. (Iodine pretty much

clears the thyroid in about 24 hours.) Take it too late, and the radioactive

iodine will have already been taken up by the thyroid, in which case there will

be little benefit. One thing to keep in mind is that a good liquid form of

iodine, such as is available at most health stores will be taken up by your

body almost immediately after ingestion, thus allowing you to wait until the

last possible second.

Note:

you don't have to jump the gun. Public health officials will advise you when

you need to take supplemental iodine as protection. (Yes, I understand, they

may prevaricate about the events leading up to a nuclear event. But once the

event has happened and the radiation has escaped into the atmosphere, it will

be impossible to hide. You will be told.) The trick is to make sure you have a

supply of iodine on hand when you need it. Public health officials are prepared

to provide everyone supplies of potassium iodide after a localized incident in

areas surrounding a single nuclear plant, for example. But they certainly do

not have enough iodine on hand to cover broad areas of a country to protect

from exposure settling down from the upper atmosphere. Unfortunately, if you

wait until the last minute, stores are likely to be sold out in a spree of

panic buying -- as we are seeing now. Just keep an emergency supply on hand for

you and your family, and you'll be fine.

The standard form of iodine used in nuclear power plants to protect workers

against radiation exposure in case of a leak is potassium iodide (also called

KI). It is a salt of iodine that has the virtue of being stable. It will also

be the kind you hear recommended most often on television since newscasters get

their marching orders from the medical community and governments. But potassium

iodide is not the only form of stable iodine. In fact, all food grade sources

(and extracts from those sources) such as kelp are equally stable and may be

used instead. You just have to make sure you use enough.

How much iodine should I take?

According to the FDA, the following doses are appropriate to take after

internal contamination with (or likely internal contamination with) radioactive

iodine:

Adults up through age 40 should take 130 mg.

(Note: this is about 700 times the normal daily recommended dose of 150

mcg. Also note that most iodine supplements sold in health food stores are

sold in microgram doses, not the milligrams you need for thryroid

blockage.) People over the age of 40 should only take

supplemental iodine if they are exposed to a large dose of radiation.

Older adults are the least likely to develop thyroid cancer and the most

likely to have allergic reactions to the iodine. Obviously, the older you

are, the less you should think about taking prophylactic doses of iodine.

Women who are breastfeeding should take 130 mg.

Pregnant women should take only one dose. And, I hate to say this, but

nursing mothers should probably stop breastfeeding if they are exposed and

use formula if available. If formula is not available, continue

breastfeeding.

Children between the ages of 3 and 18 should take

65 mg. Children who weigh 150 lbs or more should take 130 mg, regardless

of their age.

Infants and toddlers between the ages of 1 month

and 3 years (either nursing or non-nursing) should take 32 mg.

Newborns from birth to 1 month (both nursing and

non-nursing) should be given 16 mg. Note: newborns less than 1 month old

who receive more than one dose of KI are at particular risk for developing

hypothyroidism. If not treated, hypothyroidism can cause brain damage.

Infants who receive supplemental iodine should have their thyroid hormone

levels checked and monitored by a doctor. Avoid repeat dosing.

Note: The thyroid glands of a fetus and of an infant are most at risk of

injury from radioactive iodine. Young children and people with low stores of

iodine in their thyroid are also at risk of thyroid injury.

A single dose of KI protects the thyroid gland for 24 hours. A one-time dose

at the levels recommended above is usually all that is needed to protect the

thyroid gland. In some cases, radioactive iodine might be in the environment

for more than 24 hours. If that happens, local emergency management or public

health officials may tell you to take one dose of KI every 24 hours for a few

days. You should do this only on the advice of emergency management

officials, public health officials, or your doctor. Avoid repeat

dosing with KI for pregnant and breastfeeding women and newborn infants. For

those individuals, evacuation may be the best alternative until levels of

radioactive iodine fall.

Taking a higher dose of iodine, or taking iodine more often than

recommended, does not offer more protection and can cause severe illness or

death.

Also do not take iodine:

If you are already taking medication with high

levels of iodine.

You are allergic to iodine.

If you have a thyroid disease that is iodine

sensitive such as Grave's disease, do not take supplemental iodine without

your doctor's permission and guidance.

And finally, if panic buying has cleaned your local store's shelves of

iodine tablets, there is an alternative. Most people probably went to the

" iodine " section of their health food store. There's a good chance

they didn't check out the herbal extract section. You may find an iodine

extract there that might have been ignored because the dosage " seems "

low at first glance. I particularly like the Tincture of Iodine with Kelp from

Vitality Works. The dosage seems low since it's listed by the drop, but each

bottle contains about 195 mg of iodine, making it easy to divide as necessary

to get the appropriate dose. Uptake by the body is really quick. In most cases,

two-thirds of a bottle will provide 130 mg. That means 2-3 bottles will cover

most families.

Is there anything else you should do?

Absolutely!

Iodine only protects the thyroid, and only protects against radioactive

iodine (iodine-131 and iodine-134). It doesn't offer any protection against

plutonium, cesium-137, and strontium-90, which are also likely to be present.

It doesn't clear radioactive matter from your body. It doesn't protect

against damage to your genetic material. If worst comes to worst, then I

recommend a three-pronged approach.

Use supplemental prophylactic

iodine as described above.

Use a good colon detox formula that contains

substantial amounts of apple pectin and montmorillonite clay. As I've said

for years, apple pectin actually draws radioactive waste from your body

and passes it out through your colon. It's one of the reasons I include it

in my Colon Detox formula -- to remove everyday contamination. This is not

wishful alternative health thinking. Apple pectin was used in the

aftermath of Chernobyl to reduce the load of radioactive cesium in

children. Montmorillonite clay also has a strong affinity for radioactive

matter.

Use a supplement such as a good antioxidant

formula or blood cleansing formula that contains chaparral extract. The

primary biochemical in chaparral, NDGA (nordihydroguaiaretic acid), has

been shown to protect the body against genetic damage caused by exposure

to radioactivity.

Again, remember!

We do not have an emergency situation yet.

You don't want to take prophylactic iodine

prematurely since it clears out of the thyroid in 24 hours.

Overdosing on iodine is a distinct possibility if

you get carried away. Don't get carried away.

The bottom line is that there is no need for panic. Outside of Japan,

nothing has happened yet. Chill out. The odds of anything serious happening

outside of Japan are very, very low. Your best bet is to make sure you have

some iodine locked away for some future emergency. For further information,

check out the related topic: Radiation Therapy, What Comes After?

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FROM

HHA(What to take)

March 14, 2011

*** JAPAN'S RADIATION IS COMING

*** ORGANIC IODINE AND KELP

*** NUSTOCK

RADIATION TOXICITY

By now I am sure you have heard of the problems happening in Japan with

their nuclear reactors. As of now, 2 of them have exploded. And

Foxnew.com

just saying 3 Nuclear Reactors in meltdown! Regardless of what the

mainstream news is saying, there is radiation leaking and blown into

the air

and it is important for you to take some form of natural iodine for at

least

the next few months. The jet stream winds will be bringing the

radiation to

the United States. If there are full blown meltdowns with these

Japanese

reactors, and the situation is looking like there may be, then the

toxic

radioactive air (ill winds) will circulate the globe over and over for

some

time. This is not a cause to panic, but it is a call for you to be proactive

in maintaining your health through this crisis.

There are a few products I recommend depending on your needs.

The HHA Liquid

Organic Iodine or the Kelp capsules or bulk Kelp all will help block

radiation absorption. Radiation Homeopathic Detox drops - 10 drops once

a

day and if things do get worse then also a daily dose of the Natural

Detox

capsules - 2 twice a day.

What I am taking is our HHA

Liquid Organic Iodine drops. I am using 4 drops

twice a day and plan on staying on that dose for at least the next few

months. I will also be taking the Radiation Detox homeopathic drops -

10

drops once a day and 2 Kelp capsules a day.

HHA LIQUID ORGANIC IODINE -

Organic Iodine from Alfalfa and Sea Dulse.

This product is a wonderful supplement to help with thyroid health and

radiation toxicity. Iodine (Colloidal) 150 ug - 100% - each drop

approximately 30 ml. in glycerin base, alfalfa extract, sea dulse extract

and vegetable oil. This 1 oz. bottle has 900 doses per bottle. Daily Adult

Maintenance dose: 1-3 drops. Can be added to a little liquid. Many people

have reported the addition of organic iodine in daily supplement helps with

weight loss. Iodine is known to help metabolize fats and is important for

physical and mental development. Iodine deficiency has been linked to breast

cancer and is associated with fatigue, weight gain and thick necks.

This is a very safe product and the dose may be temporarily increased if

needed to help the thyroid block toxic radiation. 1 oz. bottle - Vegetarian.

$14.95 ea. Buy 3 for $12.00 ea. or 6 for $11.00 ea.

http://www.herbalhealer.com/monthly.html

It is important to understand that these natural

forms of iodine are very

safe and have additional health benefits. Products like Potassium

Iodine/Iodate should not be taken for this event. These can have side

effects, unlike the natural forms of iodine found in kelp, alfalfa and sea

dulse.

FYI (For your information): Several internet-based companies have been

marketing potassium iodate (KIO3) for radiation protection in place of

potassium iodide (KI). Though the names are similar, the products are very

different, and the US Food and Drug Administration has expressed serious

concerns about the safety and effectiveness of potassium iodate. Only three

brands of potassium iodide (KI) have been approved by the FDA for radiation

exposure - IOSAT, ThyroShield and Thyrosafe.

ABOUT KELP - Kelp is a type of seaweed which is very nutritious. Nature's

Way utilizes whole dried Kelp plants and is guaranteed to contain 0.06%

natural iodine. Kelp capsules by Nature's Way offers essential vitamins and

minerals. Kelp also contains naturally occurring enzymes. Nature's Way Kelp

capsules may improve digestion, and liver functioning, in addition to

enhancing the immune system and stimulating metabolism. Benefits: .

Essential vitamins . Over 70 trace minerals . Enhances immune system .

Improves digestion Each Capsule Contains: Iodine 400 mcg. These are $9.00

per bottle of 100.

http://www.herbalhealer.com/herbcaps.html

KELP BY THE POUND

Our Kelp powder is only $13.00 a pound while supplies last.

http://www.herbalhealer.com/bulk-I-P.html

DETOXING RADIATION - Radiation homeopathic on

this page

http://www.herbalhealer.com/detox.html

Hint - All of these products are subject to market

availability!!!

Also if you missed last weeks

newsletter then check out the NU STOCK topical

animal skin medicine and what is so special about it!

http://www.herbalhealer.com/nustock.html

Don't Panic - Be Proactive!

Marijah McCain

World Class Naturopath

Herbal Healer Academy

since 1988

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From a Friend in California

Radiation

Prevention and Detox

Don’t wait

until you have already suffered from the effects of radiation. Start taking

these supplements now. Some of this material is taken from Shirley’s Wellness

Café.

1. GLUTATHIONE

Radiation

exposure causes approximately 3% of all cancers: it causes the formation of a

very reactive free radical called a “hydroxyradical.” The detoxification

ability of glutathione (GSH) plays a key

role in neutralizing hydroxyradicals. Studies conducted around the world --

from Switzerland to Spain to India to Germany -- show the effect of glutathione

(GSH) on radiation damage. This is why

cancer specialists are now raising glutathione (GSH) levels in cancer patients

who are undergoing radiation “therapy.” Detoxification benefits from boosted

glutathione (GSH) levels help cancer patients better tolerate the radiation

exposure.

Low

levels of glutathione (GSH) are connected with an increased risk of developing

cancer from radiation exposure. And people undergoing radiation treatment for

cancer experienced stronger negative effects and greater injury when they have

low glutathione (GSH) levels, because white blood immune cells are better able

to withstand radiation “therapy” when cancer specialists raised glutathione

(GSH) prior to treatment. (This should show the folly and flawed logic of using

radiation for the treatment of cancer.)

Where to

get glutathione (just a few suggestions):

Oral supplements may be useless. However, high quality

whey protein will give your body the precursors to manufacture glutathione

so your liver can deal with the extra toxic load. If you cannot tolerate whey,

the Lifewave company makes non-transdermal glutathione patches that are quite

effective.

2. SEA VEGETABLES

At

the time of the atomic bombing during World War II, Dr. Tatsuichiro Akizuki was

Director of the Department of Internal Medicine at St. Francis's Hospital in

Nagasaki. He fed his staff and patients a strict diet of brown rice, miso and tamari soy soup, wakame, kombu

and other seaweed, Hokkaido pumpkin, and

sea salt. He also prohibited the consumption of

sugar and sweets since they suppress the immune system. No one

succumbed to radiation poisoning, whereas the occupants of hospitals located

much further away from the blast incident suffered severe radiation fatalities.

Sea vegetables, including kelp, contain the

polysaccharide sodium alginate, which

selectively binds radioactive particles of strontium and escorts them out of

the body. (This was discovered by a research team at McGill University of

Montreal, headed by Dr. Stanley Skoryna, in 1968.) Sodium

alginate also binds with other metal pollutants such as excess

barium, cadmium and zinc.

This

is why various seaweeds and algae are typically used to treat radiation

victims. In Chernobyl, spirulina was used

to help save many children from radiation poisoning. By taking 5 grams of

spirulina a day for 45 days, the Institute of Radiation Medicine in Minsk also

proved that children on this protocol experienced enhanced immune systems,

increased T-cell counts (T-cells are soldiers of the immune system), and

reduced radioactivity levels.

..

and since that time the Russians have been researching the use of their own

kelps from Vladivlostok, from which they have isolated the polysaccharide

U-Fucoidan, which is another radioactive detoxifier.

Chlorella algae, which builds immune response and

helps eliminate heavy metals, has also shown radioprotective effects. Because

they bind heavy metals, algae should be consumed after exposure to any

type of radioactive contamination. (Israeli scientists have also treated

Chernobyl children with doses of natural beta carotene from Dunaliella algae to

help normalize their blood chemistry.)

Yet

another benefit of the sea vegetables rarely discussed is their high mineral

content, which is a bonus in the case of radioactive exposure. Consuming

natural iodine, such as in the seaweeds, helps prevent the uptake of iodine-131

while iron inhibits the absorption of plutonium-238 and plutonium-239. Vitamin

B-12 inhibits cobalt-60 uptake (used in nuclear medicine), zinc inhibits

zinc-65 uptake and sulfur is preventative for sulfur-35 (a product of nuclear

reactors) incorporation by the body.

Where to

get sea vegetables (just a few suggestions):

www.iherb.com

Maine Coast Sea Vegetables https://www.seaveg.com/shop/

Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Sodium

Alginate: can be purchased in

capsule form from Seroyal/Genestra, and also in bulk on the Internet

Where to

get iodine (just a few suggestions):

www.voicebio.com

3. MISO SOUP

Because

miso soup is so effective in helping

prevent radiation sickness, Japanese researchers have identified the presence

of an active ingredient called zybicolin, discovered in 1972, which acts as a

binding agent to also detoxify and eliminate radioactive elements (such as

strontium) and other pollutants from the body.

Where to

get miso (just a few suggestions):

Any good health food store. Asian Markets also have

miso. Make sure to get organic miso! Otherwise, it will likely be made with

Genetically Engineered (GE) soy. Those sensitive to gluten should get miso made

with rice, not wheat or barley.

4. GREEN TEA

The

kelps and algaes aren't the only natural foods with radio-detoxifying effects. Green tea has proven " radioprotective

effects " whether consumed either before or after exposure to radiation.

Studies from Japan and China also suggest that the ingredients in tea are

radioactive antagonists.

Where to

get green tea (just a few suggestions):

Any health food store, Trader Joe’s, and even

supermarkets. Make sure your green tea is organic. The plant naturally draws up

fluoride through its roots. You don’t want extra fluoride. Also, it appears

that green tea may negate the effects of some other herbs.

5. MSM and -THIOL

SUPPLEMENTS

Nuclear

workers potentially exposed to radioactive sulfur need a higher content of

sulfur in their diet. MSM supplements provide a source of dietary sulfur. And

-thiol supplements such as cysteine, lipoic acid and glutathione also help

detoxify the body, as well as address other health problems.

Where to

get these items (just a few suggestions):

www.iherb.com

Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

++++++++++++++++++++++++

According to

Shirley’s Wellness Café, an anti-radiation diet should focus on the following

foods:

· Miso soup

· Spirulina,

chlorella and algae (kelp, etc.)

· Brassica vegetables

and high beta carotene vegetables

· Beans and lentils

· Potassium, calcium

and mineral rich foods

· High nucleotide

content foods to assist in cellular repair including spirulina, chlorella,

algae, yeast, sardines, liver, anchovies and mackerel

· Cod liver oil

· Avoid sugars and

sweets and wheat

· A good

multivitamin/multimineral supplement

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Depleted

uranium is currently in the journalistic spotlight because US weapons are made

from this material, and after being fired leave a legacy of depleted uranium

dust in the environment, which anyone can absorb. Because the kidneys are

usually the first organs to show chemical damage upon uranium exposure,

military manuals suggest doses or infusions of sodium bicarbonate to help

alkalinize the urine if this happens. This makes the uranyl ion less

kidney-toxic and promotes excretion of the nontoxic uranium carbonate complex.