Re: Please help, I'm gaining wieght!!!!!!!

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In a message dated 12/23/2008 12:20:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, terrylee721@... writes:

>>Has anyone experienced weight gain when taking iodine?

I do, Terry, every time I up my dose of Iodoral. It is usually temporary and when my body adjusts to the new dosage, my regular metabolism returns. To compensate, I take a little more Armour when I add Iodoral. This all happened when I was trying to get up to 50 mgs per day. I am still taking the extra Armour. I will know I've adjusted to the higher Iodoral dose when the amount of Armour I take makes my hyper. Then I go back to my old dose.

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It is usually due to inflammation from the release of more toxins. I have this too. I am now on 125 mgs and it happened each time I went from 50 to 75 to 100 to 125. Take more Vit C, Celtic Salt, Magnesium, and now I added NAC and MSM which helps.

Steph

Re: Please help, I'm gaining wieght!!!!!!!

In a message dated 12/23/2008 12:20:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, terrylee721 writes:

>>Has anyone experienced weight gain when taking iodine?

I do, Terry, every time I up my dose of Iodoral. It is usually temporary and when my body adjusts to the new dosage, my regular metabolism returns. To compensate, I take a little more Armour when I add Iodoral. This all happened when I was trying to get up to 50 mgs per day. I am still taking the extra Armour. I will know I've adjusted to the higher Iodoral dose when the amount of Armour I take makes my hyper. Then I go back to my old dose.

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Barbf,

Oy Vay, I' am not alone. Could it be a water retention issue then?

I actually cut my dose down from 8 drops to 6 drops this time

around and blow up like a blow fish.

The reason I'm wondering about the water is because this weekend I

went shopping for some blue jeans. I grabbed my usual size 12 and

found out very quickly that I needed a size 14. I was so disgusted

with myself I decided not to buy anything.

Then yesterday I went shopping and grabbed several size 14's and I

could not fit in them, I tried several 16's and they fit loosely. In

2 days, I went up a full pant size. That's crazy.

So, I cried in the fitting room (had a huge pity me party), got

disgusted again and left without anything.

My detoxify was pretty severe at 8 drops. I was doing a Salt Flush

every other morning and I landed up getting my electrolytes off

balance because of the diarrhea problem that comes with Salt

Flushes. I thought with all the diarrhea, I certainly lost weight.

I became dizzy and faint when I would tried to workout or even

walk. It was strange because the dizziness would hit me during the

day at work or in the morning workout and it would last a couple of

hours.

How do you know when your metabolism returns?

It's been so long since I had a metabolism.

Terry

>

> In a message dated 12/23/2008 12:20:27 P.M. Eastern Standard

Time,

> terrylee721@... writes:

>

> >>Has anyone experienced weight gain when taking iodine?

>

> I do, Terry, every time I up my dose of Iodoral. It is usually

temporary

> and when my body adjusts to the new dosage, my regular metabolism

returns. To

> compensate, I take a little more Armour when I add Iodoral. This

all happened

> when I was trying to get up to 50 mgs per day. I am still taking

the extra

> Armour. I will know I've adjusted to the higher Iodoral dose

when the amount

> of Armour I take makes my hyper. Then I go back to my old dose.

> BarbF

>

>

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Steph,

OK the toxin over load makes since. And boy I must have the mother

load here. My skin fells tight and I fell slugish and slow.

I'm putting Celtic Salt in my bottled water during the day. And

doing Salt Flushes every other day. Is that what you referring too

with Celtic Salt?

I'll add more Vit C and Magnesium, will that help with the bloating?

What is NAC and MSM?

So more Vit C and Mag will help with bloating problem?

I just started taking CLA to help with this bloated stomach problem

I have with Iodine.

I'm so sorry about all the questions, I'v become desperate. I had

high hopes that Iodine was going be my silver bullet to a normal

body weight.

Thank you for your help,

Terry

[Guest guest]

>

> Steph,

>

> OK the toxin over load makes since. And boy I must have the mother

> load here. My skin fells tight and I fell slugish and slow.

>

> I'm putting Celtic Salt in my bottled water during the day. And

> doing Salt Flushes every other day. Is that what you referring too

> with Celtic Salt?

>

> I'll add more Vit C and Magnesium, will that help with the

bloating?

>

> What is NAC and MSM?

>

> So more Vit C and Mag will help with bloating problem?

>

> I just started taking CLA to help with this bloated stomach

problem

> I have with Iodine.

>

> I'm so sorry about all the questions, I'v become desperate. I had

> high hopes that Iodine was going be my silver bullet to a normal

> body weight.

>

> Thank you for your help,

>

> Terry

>

I don't know if this is the high & holy truth, but I have read that

potassium iodide, for some people, has bad effects, whereas other

iodine compounds might not. That is why, when I just recently

started on iodine, chose to take Iosol drops, which doesn't have any

potassium iodide. I take 4 drops per day.

[Guest guest]

Are you using Iodoral?

Can you recommend where I can buy some. I'm open to experimenting

with other iodine's. I know I have allot of toxins to clear out of

my body. A lifetime of drinking diet cokes. But this swelling up is

driving me nuts.

I have heard and read some good things on SSKI and Iodoral. I'm

thinking of trying Iodoral.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Terry

> >

> > Steph,

> >

> > OK the toxin over load makes since. And boy I must have the

mother

> > load here. My skin fells tight and I fell slugish and slow.

> >

> > I'm putting Celtic Salt in my bottled water during the day. And

> > doing Salt Flushes every other day. Is that what you referring

too

> > with Celtic Salt?

> >

> > I'll add more Vit C and Magnesium, will that help with the

> bloating?

> >

> > What is NAC and MSM?

> >

> > So more Vit C and Mag will help with bloating problem?

> >

> > I just started taking CLA to help with this bloated stomach

> problem

> > I have with Iodine.

> >

> > I'm so sorry about all the questions, I'v become desperate. I

had

> > high hopes that Iodine was going be my silver bullet to a normal

> > body weight.

> >

> > Thank you for your help,

> >

> > Terry

> >

>

> I don't know if this is the high & holy truth, but I have read

that

> potassium iodide, for some people, has bad effects, whereas other

> iodine compounds might not. That is why, when I just recently

> started on iodine, chose to take Iosol drops, which doesn't have

any

> potassium iodide. I take 4 drops per day.

>

[Guest guest]

I have had your same issues for a very long time and could never

figure it out. Than, one day I asked my Dr to run a reverse T3 test

on me and BINGO, there it was. I had the highest RT3 he had ever

seen. This means that my thyroid is not using my T3 in my system

correctly, it is all getting wasted. Might be something to check. I

had been on high dose Armour and Iodoral and just kept putting on

weight. Now, I am ridding the RT3 out of my system gradually with T3.

Just an idea....

Kim

>

> Hello Everyone,

>

> I have been on iodine (6 drops Lugol) for about 3 months now. On

and

> off as I deal with the die off and detox symptoms. I this forum

for

> iodine information and love to follow the conversations and learn.

>

> But the hardest part of iodine for me is the weight gain I have

been

> experiencing.

>

> I¡¦m taking Lugol for Thyroid and Candida issues. I have been

> fighting Candida for 3 years. I have my thyroid under control with

> Armour. I follow the Candida diet (for pass Three years), I don¡¦t

> eat sugar, anything white, pretty much gluten free. And I still

> don¡¦t lose weight. At least for the pass 3 years I have been on

the

> Candida diet I haven¡¦t gained weight. My nutritional expert I see

> does not understand why the weight is not falling off me. She

> scratches her head when I visit her and I have to tell you it is

so

> frustrating. I just want to give up.

>

> However, since I started the Lugol, I have had a slow, but gradual

> gain in weight. I have gone from a size 12 to a size 16 in 3

months.

> I am also on the supplement protocol that¡¦s required with iodine.

>

> I have not changed my diet and I notice that I am swollen/bloated

> around the area¡¦s were I have cellulite (Arms, stomach, highs,

> butt). Moreover, that¡¦s were I itch like crazy. So now, I am a

> bloated - FAT ¡V itchy ¡V miserable person.

>

> Please someone tell me this is temporary and that this iodine is

not

> making me sick. So many people rave about their success and health.

>

> Has anyone experienced weight gain when taking iodine?

>

> I have read the articles that say Iodine aids in the weight lose,

> but not for meƒ¼.

>

> Terry

>

[Guest guest]

What Is NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine)?

NAC is produced in living organisms from the amino acid cysteine. Thus, NAC is a natural sulfur-containing amino acid derivative found naturally in foods and is a powerful antioxidant. These dual properties help repair oxidative damage in the body. Being a powerful anti-oxidant and cell detoxification co-factor, NAC works to eliminate your body of free radicals and heavy metals. This improves your cellular health tremendously

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM, or dimethylsulfone) is an organosulfur compound with the formula (CH3)2SO2. This colourless solid features the sulfone functional group and is considered relatively inert chemically. It occurs naturally in some primitive plants and is present in small amounts in many foods and beverages and it is marketed as a dietary supplement, although its benefits are disputed.

Re: Please help, I'm gaining wieght!!!!!!!

Steph,OK the toxin over load makes since. And boy I must have the mother load here. My skin fells tight and I fell slugish and slow.I'm putting Celtic Salt in my bottled water during the day. And doing Salt Flushes every other day. Is that what you referring too with Celtic Salt?I'll add more Vit C and Magnesium, will that help with the bloating? What is NAC and MSM?So more Vit C and Mag will help with bloating problem?I just started taking CLA to help with this bloated stomach problem I have with Iodine.I'm so sorry about all the questions, I'v become desperate. I had high hopes that Iodine was going be my silver bullet to a normal body weight.Thank you for your help,Terry

[Guest guest]

Oh thank you Kim, I just got back from the doctors office this

morning. She took blood to run all my thyroid, hormones, and

cholesterol test. I will as her to run a reverse T3 test.

Once you found out you had a high RT3, what did you do to correct

this issue?

Terry

> >

> > Hello Everyone,

> >

> > I have been on iodine (6 drops Lugol) for about 3 months now. On

> and

> > off as I deal with the die off and detox symptoms. I this forum

> for

> > iodine information and love to follow the conversations and

learn.

> >

> > But the hardest part of iodine for me is the weight gain I have

> been

> > experiencing.

> >

> > I¡¦m taking Lugol for Thyroid and Candida issues. I have been

> > fighting Candida for 3 years. I have my thyroid under control

with

> > Armour. I follow the Candida diet (for pass Three years), I

don¡¦t

> > eat sugar, anything white, pretty much gluten free. And I still

> > don¡¦t lose weight. At least for the pass 3 years I have been on

> the

> > Candida diet I haven¡¦t gained weight. My nutritional expert I

see

> > does not understand why the weight is not falling off me. She

> > scratches her head when I visit her and I have to tell you it is

> so

> > frustrating. I just want to give up.

> >

> > However, since I started the Lugol, I have had a slow, but

gradual

> > gain in weight. I have gone from a size 12 to a size 16 in 3

> months.

> > I am also on the supplement protocol that¡¦s required with

iodine.

> >

> > I have not changed my diet and I notice that I am

swollen/bloated

> > around the area¡¦s were I have cellulite (Arms, stomach, highs,

> > butt). Moreover, that¡¦s were I itch like crazy. So now, I am a

> > bloated - FAT ¡V itchy ¡V miserable person.

> >

> > Please someone tell me this is temporary and that this iodine is

> not

> > making me sick. So many people rave about their success and

health.

> >

> > Has anyone experienced weight gain when taking iodine?

> >

> > I have read the articles that say Iodine aids in the weight

lose,

> > but not for meƒ¼.

> >

> > Terry

> >

>

[Guest guest]

-Mrs. Barley,

Thank you for posting about Iosol. How long have you been taking it? I

am going to read about it and consider switching to it. Are you

noticing improvement in your health? From your post it sounds as if

you haven't used any of the forms containing potassium iodide. Have

you found any good articles about potassium iodide not being a good

form?

Betsy

>

> I don't know if this is the high & holy truth, but I have read that

> potassium iodide, for some people, has bad effects, whereas other

> iodine compounds might not. That is why, when I just recently

> started on iodine, chose to take Iosol drops, which doesn't have any

> potassium iodide. I take 4 drops per day.

>

[Guest guest]

I did a search no Iosol iodine and found allot of information about

it. I think I will try this Iodine.

Can you recommend a vendor?

Terry

>

> -Mrs. Barley,

>

> Thank you for posting about Iosol. How long have you been taking

it? I

> am going to read about it and consider switching to it. Are you

> noticing improvement in your health? From your post it sounds as

if

> you haven't used any of the forms containing potassium iodide.

Have

> you found any good articles about potassium iodide not being a

good

> form?

>

> Betsy

>

> >

> > I don't know if this is the high & holy truth, but I have read

that

> > potassium iodide, for some people, has bad effects, whereas

other

> > iodine compounds might not. That is why, when I just recently

> > started on iodine, chose to take Iosol drops, which doesn't have

any

> > potassium iodide. I take 4 drops per day.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

>

> -Mrs. Barley,

>

> Thank you for posting about Iosol. How long have you been taking it? I

> am going to read about it and consider switching to it. Are you

> noticing improvement in your health? From your post it sounds as if

> you haven't used any of the forms containing potassium iodide. Have

> you found any good articles about potassium iodide not being a good

> form?

>

> Betsy

>

> >

> > I don't know if this is the high & holy truth, but I have read that

> > potassium iodide, for some people, has bad effects, whereas other

> > iodine compounds might not. That is why, when I just recently

> > started on iodine, chose to take Iosol drops, which doesn't have any

> > potassium iodide. I take 4 drops per day.

Hi, Betsy. I have been taking iosol drops for about a month or so. My

problem, since menopause a few years ago, was chronic constipation.

It happened somewhat suddenly, I had no history of it at all. So I

thought it would be hormone-related. Advice to increase fiber etc etc

did nothing at all. Liver-cleansing herbs are not suitable either

when your glands are weakened. Also, this year, for the first time in

decades, I am starting to feel the cold a bit. I am my own doctor,

out of necessity.

In no time flat the problem disappeared, then returned for a bit. I

think that toxicity is being slowly dealt with, it is now an up & down

matter. After trying various dosages, 4 drops seems to be slowly

dealing with my 'issue'. More than that, I feel awful.

I first read about the downside of potassium iodide in an article by

an acupuncture doctor. He didn't say it was wrong for everybody, not

by a long shot, but some people found it made their health worse, just

like kelp does - yet we are always being told how wonderful kelp is.

I suspect, just my hunch, that the aging body wants a different form

of iodine, but don't quote me, I am no expert.

But do you think I can remember exactly where I found this article?

Not on your life! It was some time ago. So I looked around and found

Iosol at iherb.com. I will stick with this for a few months and see

how it goes. My opinion is that iodine can be the trickiest of

supplements to take, so we must be patient.

Betsy, I wish you the best of health and the very best of luck in

finding the kind of Iodine correct for you. And while I'm here, I

wish you a very happy Christmas and the best New Year ever. Regards.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Mrs. Barley, and the same to you.

When things slow down here, I will do a search on potassium iodide.

Then I will most likely try the Iosol since that may be the only way

to tell if it makes a difference.

Betsy

> Hi, Betsy. I have been taking iosol drops for about a month or so.

My

> problem, since menopause a few years ago, was chronic constipation.

> It happened somewhat suddenly, I had no history of it at all. So I

> thought it would be hormone-related. Advice to increase fiber etc

etc

> did nothing at all. Liver-cleansing herbs are not suitable either

> when your glands are weakened. Also, this year, for the first time

in

> decades, I am starting to feel the cold a bit. I am my own doctor,

> out of necessity.

>

> In no time flat the problem disappeared, then returned for a bit. I

> think that toxicity is being slowly dealt with, it is now an up &

down

> matter. After trying various dosages, 4 drops seems to be slowly

> dealing with my 'issue'. More than that, I feel awful.

>

> I first read about the downside of potassium iodide in an article by

> an acupuncture doctor. He didn't say it was wrong for everybody,

not

> by a long shot, but some people found it made their health worse,

just

> like kelp does - yet we are always being told how wonderful kelp

is.

> I suspect, just my hunch, that the aging body wants a different form

> of iodine, but don't quote me, I am no expert.

>

> But do you think I can remember exactly where I found this article?

> Not on your life! It was some time ago. So I looked around and

found

> Iosol at iherb.com. I will stick with this for a few months and see

> how it goes. My opinion is that iodine can be the trickiest of

> supplements to take, so we must be patient.

>

> Betsy, I wish you the best of health and the very best of luck in

> finding the kind of Iodine correct for you. And while I'm here, I

> wish you a very happy Christmas and the best New Year ever.

Regards.

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

why not try 50mg iodine/iodide, which would be 8 drops?

Gracia

Hello Everyone,I have been on iodine (6 drops Lugol) for about 3 months now. On and off as I deal with the die off and detox symptoms. I this forum for iodine information and love to follow the conversations and learn.But the hardest part of iodine for me is the weight gain I have been experiencing. I¡¦m taking Lugol for Thyroid and Candida issues. I have been fighting Candida for 3 years. I have my thyroid under control with Armour. I follow the Candida diet (for pass Three years), I don¡¦t eat sugar, anything white, pretty much gluten free. And I still don¡¦t lose weight. At least for the pass 3 years I have been on the Candida diet I haven¡¦t gained weight. My nutritional expert I see does not understand why the weight is not falling off me. She scratches her head when I visit her and I have to tell you it is so frustrating. I just want to give up.However, since I started the Lugol, I have had a slow, but gradual gain in weight. I have gone from a size 12 to a size 16 in 3 months. I am also on the supplement protocol that¡¦s required with iodine.I have not changed my diet and I notice that I am swollen/bloated around the area¡¦s were I have cellulite (Arms, stomach, highs, butt). Moreover, that¡¦s were I itch like crazy. So now, I am a bloated - FAT ¡V itchy ¡V miserable person.Please someone tell me this is temporary and that this iodine is not making me sick. So many people rave about their success and health.Has anyone experienced weight gain when taking iodine?I have read the articles that say Iodine aids in the weight lose, but not for meƒ¼.Terry

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Hi Terry,

The itching is a histamine release from the iodine attacking the

toxins. Your body is having trouble excreting the toxins, which is an

indication your other detox pathways are blocked. The liver, kidneys

and digestive system. Before I would give up on iodine I would look at

doing some cleansing to open up the pathways so the body get get rid of

these toxins in the manner ion which they were meant to leave and not

try to leave through your skin which is causing the itching. You are

likely noticing some acne and other skin blemishes, as well? Good

indication that the iodine is doing what it is supposed to do.

A little antihistamine may work temporarily to relieve the itch.

G Murray

Hello Everyone,

" snip "

I have not changed my diet and I notice that I am swollen/bloated

around the area¡¦s were I have cellulite (Arms, stomach, highs,

butt). Moreover, that¡¦s were I itch like crazy. So now, I am a

bloated - FAT ¡V itchy ¡V miserable person.

Terry

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/26/2008 1:34:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, healthlist@... writes:

>Before I would give up on iodine I would look at >doing some cleansing to open up the pathways so the body get get rid of t>hese toxins

Hi Terry...have you thought about trying some epsom salt baths...these are good detox. In Brownstein's newsletter this month he recommends them as an additional way to get the bromide and other halides out of your body.

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If it is a histamine reaction, quercitin might help.

There are lots of toxins in our skin because of all the chemicals in

our world today. When we have heavy metals and chemicals in our

skin, nanobacteria and microbes make themselves at home there and are

tough to get rid of. You can even kill the bacteria, but if the

metals and chemicals are still there, they'll come right back. Also,

bacteria travel along the nerves, so I think the reason the itching

is so intense is because they are actually in the nerves on the

skin.

It's good to detox the liver, kidneys and lungs, but don't forget

that the skin is the largest organ of detoxification. It's good to

find ways to help your skin detox, too.

The best way I have found can be found at www.dnrsite.com.

Especially the COF body soak.

Betsy

>

> Hi Terry,

>

> The itching is a histamine release from the iodine attacking the

> toxins. Your body is having trouble excreting the toxins, which is

an

> indication your other detox pathways are blocked. The liver,

kidneys

> and digestive system. Before I would give up on iodine I would

look at

> doing some cleansing to open up the pathways so the body get get

rid of

> these toxins in the manner ion which they were meant to leave and

not

> try to leave through your skin which is causing the itching. You

are

> likely noticing some acne and other skin blemishes, as well? Good

> indication that the iodine is doing what it is supposed to do.

>

> A little antihistamine may work temporarily to relieve the itch.

>

> G Murray

>

>

> Hello Everyone,

>

> " snip "

> I have not changed my diet and I notice that I am

swollen/bloated

> around the area¡¦s were I have cellulite (Arms, stomach, highs,

> butt). Moreover, that¡¦s were I itch like crazy. So now, I am a

> bloated - FAT ¡V itchy ¡V miserable person.

>

> Terry

>