Re: Blog Post by Dr. Brownstein

[Guest guest]

,

< However,

If you have been using ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe

in my books and lectures (taking from 6-50mg/day of iodine and

iodide), you should be covered.>

For those of us who have a lot of

receptors taken up with bromide, mercury, etc. and are each day

excreting what is likely a big percentage of the Lugol's we usually

take, would this still be true?

On 3/12/2011 7:05 AM, ladybugsandbees wrote:

He just sent me this. Here are his thoughts.

More to come as scientific data is released on the

impact / risk factors. At this point we don't know.

Brownstein, M.D.

www.drbrownstein.com

March

12, 2011

With the terrible earthquake in

Japan, let’s send thoughts, prayers as well as

assistance to the Japanese.

I have had inquiries about the use

of iodine to prevent problems secondary to the

nuclear fallout that will occur. As

the Japanese nuclear reactors release radiation

into the air, the jet streams will push this

radiation to the Western U.S. and Canada. There

are estimates that the radiation fallout will

reach the Western side of N. American in six to

ten days. Furthermore, I

have seen estimates that it is expected that 750

RADS may contaminate these areas.

How much is 750 RADS? One chest

x-ray is approximately 3/100 RADS. One CT scan is

1 RAD.

Folks, potentially this is a lot of

radiation. Fortunately, we have an

item that can prevent this fallout from damaging

us: iodine. If

there is enough inorganic, non-radioactive iodine

in our bodies, the radioactive fallout has nowhere

to bind in our bodies. IT will pass

through, unharmed.

It is important to ensure that we

have adequate iodine levels BEFORE this fallout

hits. How much iodine is

recommended?

The CDC recommends using iodine to

prevent injury form radioactive iodine fallout.

Adults and women who are breastfeeding

should take 130mg of potassium iodide. Children

who are between 3 and 18 years of age should take

65mg of potassium iodide. Children

who are adult size should take the adult dose.

Infants and children between 1 month and 3

years of age should take 32mg of potassium iodide.

Newborns from birth to one month of age should be

given 16mg of potassium iodide.

When should you take iodine?

For an acute exposure, you want to take

iodine just before the exposure hits. Iodine

is cleared out of the body within 24 to 72 hours

after taking it. However, If you

have been using ortho-iodosupplementation as I

describe in my books and lectures (taking from

6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be

covered. Remember, the goal is to

not let the radioactive iodine bind in the body.

Potassium iodide can be found in

many health food stores. Combinations

of iodine/iodine can be obtained from holistic

physicians. Iodoral, Iodozyme HP,

and Lugol’s solution are examples of this form of

iodine. For long-term treatment,

combinations are much more effective. More

information about this can be found in my book,

Iodine Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without

It, 4th Edition (available at

www.drbrownstein.com).

I do not recommend starting the

first dose of iodine right now. It is important to

follow the news reports and supplement

accordingly. I would suggest

starting iodine supplements within one to two days

of the expected fallout. If the

fallout is expected to continue, you may need to

take more than one dose. I will

keep you updated as I find out more information.

[Guest guest]

Yes I believe you are because the receptors are blocked by bromide so they are "protected" from this as well.

Re: Blog Post by Dr. Brownstein

,< However, If you have been using ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered.>For those of us who have a lot of receptors taken up with bromide, mercury, etc. and are each day excreting what is likely a big percentage of the Lugol's we usually take, would this still be true?On 3/12/2011 7:05 AM, ladybugsandbees wrote:

He just sent me this. Here are his thoughts. More to come as scientific data is released on the impact / risk factors. At this point we don't know.

Brownstein, M.D.

www.drbrownstein.com

March 12, 2011

With the terrible earthquake in Japan, let’s send thoughts, prayers as well as assistance to the Japanese.

I have had inquiries about the use of iodine to prevent problems secondary to the nuclear fallout that will occur. As the Japanese nuclear reactors release radiation into the air, the jet streams will push this radiation to the Western U.S. and Canada. There are estimates that the radiation fallout will reach the Western side of N. American in six to ten days. Furthermore, I have seen estimates that it is expected that 750 RADS may contaminate these areas. How much is 750 RADS? One chest x-ray is approximately 3/100 RADS. One CT scan is 1 RAD.

Folks, potentially this is a lot of radiation. Fortunately, we have an item that can prevent this fallout from damaging us: iodine. If there is enough inorganic, non-radioactive iodine in our bodies, the radioactive fallout has nowhere to bind in our bodies. IT will pass through, unharmed.

It is important to ensure that we have adequate iodine levels BEFORE this fallout hits. How much iodine is recommended?

The CDC recommends using iodine to prevent injury form radioactive iodine fallout. Adults and women who are breastfeeding should take 130mg of potassium iodide. Children who are between 3 and 18 years of age should take 65mg of potassium iodide. Children who are adult size should take the adult dose. Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age should take 32mg of potassium iodide. Newborns from birth to one month of age should be given 16mg of potassium iodide.

When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want to take iodine just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body within 24 to 72 hours after taking it. However, If you have been using ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered. Remember, the goal is to not let the radioactive iodine bind in the body.

Potassium iodide can be found in many health food stores. Combinations of iodine/iodine can be obtained from holistic physicians. Iodoral, Iodozyme HP, and Lugol’s solution are examples of this form of iodine. For long-term treatment, combinations are much more effective. More information about this can be found in my book, Iodine Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It, 4th Edition (available at www.drbrownstein.com).

I do not recommend starting the first dose of iodine right now. It is important to follow the news reports and supplement accordingly. I would suggest starting iodine supplements within one to two days of the expected fallout. If the fallout is expected to continue, you may need to take more than one dose. I will keep you updated as I find out more information.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, . That sounds logical. One more question -- do

you (or does Dr. have any idea of how to make safe the plants we

grow for food?

On 3/12/2011 8:24 AM, ladybugsandbees wrote:

Yes I believe you are because the receptors are

blocked by bromide so they are "protected" from this as

well.

Re:

Blog Post by Dr. Brownstein

,

<

However, If you have been using

ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books

and lectures (taking from 6-50mg/day of iodine and

iodide), you should be covered.>

For those of us who have a

lot of receptors taken up with bromide, mercury, etc. and

are each day excreting what is likely a big percentage of

the Lugol's we usually take, would this still be true?

On 3/12/2011 7:05 AM, ladybugsandbees wrote:

He just sent me this. Here are his

thoughts. More to come as scientific data is

released on the impact / risk factors. At this

point we don't know.

Brownstein, M.D.

www.drbrownstein.com

March

12, 2011

With the terrible

earthquake in Japan, let’s send thoughts,

prayers as well as assistance to the

Japanese.

I have had

inquiries about the use of iodine to prevent

problems secondary to the nuclear fallout

that will occur. As the

Japanese nuclear reactors release radiation

into the air, the jet streams will push this

radiation to the Western U.S. and Canada.

There are estimates that the

radiation fallout will reach the Western

side of N. American in six to ten days.

Furthermore, I have

seen estimates that it is expected that 750

RADS may contaminate these areas.

How much is 750 RADS? One

chest x-ray is approximately 3/100 RADS. One

CT scan is 1 RAD.

Folks, potentially

this is a lot of radiation. Fortunately,

we have an item that can prevent this

fallout from damaging us: iodine.

If there is enough inorganic,

non-radioactive iodine in our bodies, the

radioactive fallout has nowhere to bind in

our bodies. IT will pass

through, unharmed.

It is important to

ensure that we have adequate iodine levels

BEFORE this fallout hits. How

much iodine is recommended?

The CDC recommends

using iodine to prevent injury form

radioactive iodine fallout. Adults

and women who are breastfeeding should take

130mg of potassium iodide. Children

who are between 3 and 18 years of age should

take 65mg of potassium iodide. Children

who are adult size should take the adult

dose. Infants and children

between 1 month and 3 years of age should

take 32mg of potassium iodide. Newborns from

birth to one month of age should be given

16mg of potassium iodide.

When should you

take iodine? For an acute

exposure, you want to take iodine just

before the exposure hits. Iodine

is cleared out of the body within 24 to 72

hours after taking it. However,

If you have been using

ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in

my books and lectures (taking from

6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should

be covered. Remember, the

goal is to not let the radioactive iodine

bind in the body.

Potassium iodide

can be found in many health food stores.

Combinations of iodine/iodine can be

obtained from holistic physicians. Iodoral,

Iodozyme HP, and Lugol’s solution are

examples of this form of iodine. For

long-term treatment, combinations are much

more effective. More

information about this can be found in my

book, Iodine Why You Need It, Why You Can’t

Live Without It, 4th Edition

(available at www.drbrownstein.com).

I do not recommend

starting the first dose of iodine right now.

It is important to follow the news reports

and supplement accordingly. I

would suggest starting iodine supplements

within one to two days of the expected

fallout. If the fallout is

expected to continue, you may need to take

more than one dose. I will

keep you updated as I find out more

information.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for this . Just for clarification, is Dr. Brownstein saying that if we have been taking Iodoral/Lugol's (6 to 50mgs daily), we are covered and then do not have to worry about taking the Potassium Iodide just before the fallout gets to us? Or should we take a dose that day, just incase? Thanks, Kathleen

Blog Post by Dr. Brownstein

He just sent me this. Here are his thoughts. More to come as scientific data is released on the impact / risk factors. At this point we don't know.

Brownstein, M.D.

www.drbrownstein.com

March 12, 2011

With the terrible earthquake in Japan, let's send thoughts, prayers as well as assistance to the Japanese.

I have had inquiries about the use of iodine to prevent problems secondary to the nuclear fallout that will occur. As the Japanese nuclear reactors release radiation into the air, the jet streams will push this radiation to the Western U.S. and Canada. There are estimates that the radiation fallout will reach the Western side of N. American in six to ten days. Furthermore, I have seen estimates that it is expected that 750 RADS may contaminate these areas. How much is 750 RADS? One chest x-ray is approximately 3/100 RADS. One CT scan is 1 RAD.

Folks, potentially this is a lot of radiation. Fortunately, we have an item that can prevent this fallout from damaging us: iodine. If there is enough inorganic, non-radioactive iodine in our bodies, the radioactive fallout has nowhere to bind in our bodies. IT will pass through, unharmed.

It is important to ensure that we have adequate iodine levels BEFORE this fallout hits. How much iodine is recommended?

The CDC recommends using iodine to prevent injury form radioactive iodine fallout. Adults and women who are breastfeeding should take 130mg of potassium iodide. Children who are between 3 and 18 years of age should take 65mg of potassium iodide. Children who are adult size should take the adult dose. Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age should take 32mg of potassium iodide. Newborns from birth to one month of age should be given 16mg of potassium iodide.

When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want to take iodine just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body within 24 to 72 hours after taking it. However, If you have been using ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered. Remember, the goal is to not let the radioactive iodine bind in the body.

Potassium iodide can be found in many health food stores. Combinations of iodine/iodine can be obtained from holistic physicians. Iodoral, Iodozyme HP, and Lugol's solution are examples of this form of iodine. For long-term treatment, combinations are much more effective. More information about this can be found in my book, Iodine Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It, 4th Edition (available at www.drbrownstein.com).

I do not recommend starting the first dose of iodine right now. It is important to follow the news reports and supplement accordingly. I would suggest starting iodine supplements within one to two days of the expected fallout. If the fallout is expected to continue, you may need to take more than one dose. I will keep you updated as I find out more information.

[Guest guest]

No I don't. That is part of the next phase that we need to address. It will be in the milk from the cows, etc too. It's a big mess.

Buist, ND

Re: Blog Post by Dr. Brownstein

,< However, If you have been using ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered.>For those of us who have a lot of receptors taken up with bromide, mercury, etc. and are each day excreting what is likely a big percentage of the Lugol's we usually take, would this still be true?On 3/12/2011 7:05 AM, ladybugsandbees wrote:

He just sent me this. Here are his thoughts. More to come as scientific data is released on the impact / risk factors. At this point we don't know.

Brownstein, M.D.

www.drbrownstein.com

March 12, 2011

With the terrible earthquake in Japan, let’s send thoughts, prayers as well as assistance to the Japanese.

I have had inquiries about the use of iodine to prevent problems secondary to the nuclear fallout that will occur. As the Japanese nuclear reactors release radiation into the air, the jet streams will push this radiation to the Western U.S. and Canada. There are estimates that the radiation fallout will reach the Western side of N. American in six to ten days. Furthermore, I have seen estimates that it is expected that 750 RADS may contaminate these areas. How much is 750 RADS? One chest x-ray is approximately 3/100 RADS. One CT scan is 1 RAD.

Folks, potentially this is a lot of radiation. Fortunately, we have an item that can prevent this fallout from damaging us: iodine. If there is enough inorganic, non-radioactive iodine in our bodies, the radioactive fallout has nowhere to bind in our bodies. IT will pass through, unharmed.

It is important to ensure that we have adequate iodine levels BEFORE this fallout hits. How much iodine is recommended?

The CDC recommends using iodine to prevent injury form radioactive iodine fallout. Adults and women who are breastfeeding should take 130mg of potassium iodide. Children who are between 3 and 18 years of age should take 65mg of potassium iodide. Children who are adult size should take the adult dose. Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age should take 32mg of potassium iodide. Newborns from birth to one month of age should be given 16mg of potassium iodide.

When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want to take iodine just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body within 24 to 72 hours after taking it. However, If you have been using ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered. Remember, the goal is to not let the radioactive iodine bind in the body.

Potassium iodide can be found in many health food stores. Combinations of iodine/iodine can be obtained from holistic physicians. Iodoral, Iodozyme HP, and Lugol’s solution are examples of this form of iodine. For long-term treatment, combinations are much more effective. More information about this can be found in my book, Iodine Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It, 4th Edition (available at www.drbrownstein.com).

I do not recommend starting the first dose of iodine right now. It is important to follow the news reports and supplement accordingly. I would suggest starting iodine supplements within one to two days of the expected fallout. If the fallout is expected to continue, you may need to take more than one dose. I will keep you updated as I find out more information.

[Guest guest]

That is how I took it. I have asked him for further clarification on that in regards to those of us using Lugol's formula (pill or liquid) and how that relates to the recommended dosages from the CDC.

Buist, ND

Blog Post by Dr. Brownstein

He just sent me this. Here are his thoughts. More to come as scientific data is released on the impact / risk factors. At this point we don't know.

Brownstein, M.D.

www.drbrownstein.com

March 12, 2011

With the terrible earthquake in Japan, let's send thoughts, prayers as well as assistance to the Japanese.

I have had inquiries about the use of iodine to prevent problems secondary to the nuclear fallout that will occur. As the Japanese nuclear reactors release radiation into the air, the jet streams will push this radiation to the Western U.S. and Canada. There are estimates that the radiation fallout will reach the Western side of N. American in six to ten days. Furthermore, I have seen estimates that it is expected that 750 RADS may contaminate these areas. How much is 750 RADS? One chest x-ray is approximately 3/100 RADS. One CT scan is 1 RAD.

Folks, potentially this is a lot of radiation. Fortunately, we have an item that can prevent this fallout from damaging us: iodine. If there is enough inorganic, non-radioactive iodine in our bodies, the radioactive fallout has nowhere to bind in our bodies. IT will pass through, unharmed.

It is important to ensure that we have adequate iodine levels BEFORE this fallout hits. How much iodine is recommended?

The CDC recommends using iodine to prevent injury form radioactive iodine fallout. Adults and women who are breastfeeding should take 130mg of potassium iodide. Children who are between 3 and 18 years of age should take 65mg of potassium iodide. Children who are adult size should take the adult dose. Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age should take 32mg of potassium iodide. Newborns from birth to one month of age should be given 16mg of potassium iodide.

When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want to take iodine just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body within 24 to 72 hours after taking it. However, If you have been using ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered. Remember, the goal is to not let the radioactive iodine bind in the body.

Potassium iodide can be found in many health food stores. Combinations of iodine/iodine can be obtained from holistic physicians. Iodoral, Iodozyme HP, and Lugol's solution are examples of this form of iodine. For long-term treatment, combinations are much more effective. More information about this can be found in my book, Iodine Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It, 4th Edition (available at www.drbrownstein.com).

I do not recommend starting the first dose of iodine right now. It is important to follow the news reports and supplement accordingly. I would suggest starting iodine supplements within one to two days of the expected fallout. If the fallout is expected to continue, you may need to take more than one dose. I will keep you updated as I find out more information.

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much for getting this information, Steph. Please give our

gratitude to Dr Brownstein.

I am making slightly different plans though. My family members do not take

iodine normally and I don't see the point of waiting until fallout is

imminent. I had them start last night. The main reason is because while

it may be true that the bulk of the fallout will take 10 days to reach the

Western Northern America, there is a very real potential of pieces of it

coming before that due to outliers in the wind patterns. Plus I'm just not

convinced that a single dose is protective, and most sources say to give

the dose every 24 hours, not just one time.

I think people should follow their gut on when to start the protective

doses, and I'm quite sure that the fallout will not be done in 1 day, so I

really think people should be planning to take it every 24 hours until the

coast is clear.

The discomfort of some detox symptoms will pass. The destruction of one's

thyroid due to inadequate iodine protection is permanent.

And don't forget to dose your animal companions and any dairy or other

animals you care for.

--

>>He just sent me this. Here are his thoughts. More to come as scientific

>>data is released on the impact / risk factors. At this point we don't know.

>>

>>

>> Brownstein, M.D.

>>

>><http://www.drbrownstein.com/>www.drbrownstein.com

>>

>>March 12, 2011

>>

>>With the terrible earthquake in Japan, let's send thoughts, prayers as

>>well as assistance to the Japanese.

>>

>>I have had inquiries about the use of iodine to prevent problems

>>secondary to the nuclear fallout that will occur. As the Japanese

>>nuclear reactors release radiation into the air, the jet streams will

>>push this radiation to the Western U.S. and Canada. There are estimates

>>that the radiation fallout will reach the Western side of N. American in

>>six to ten days. Furthermore, I have seen estimates that it is expected

>>that 750 RADS may contaminate these areas.

>>How much is 750 RADS? One chest x-ray is approximately 3/100 RADS. One

>>CT scan is 1 RAD.

>>

>>Folks, potentially this is a lot of radiation. Fortunately, we have an

>>item that can prevent this fallout from damaging us: iodine. If there

>>is enough inorganic, non-radioactive iodine in our bodies, the

>>radioactive fallout has nowhere to bind in our bodies. IT will pass

>>through, unharmed.

>>

>>It is important to ensure that we have adequate iodine levels BEFORE this

>>fallout hits. How much iodine is recommended?

>>

>>The CDC recommends using iodine to prevent injury form radioactive iodine

>>fallout. Adults and women who are breastfeeding should take 130mg of

>>potassium iodide. Children who are between 3 and 18 years of age should

>>take 65mg of potassium iodide. Children who are adult size should take

>>the adult dose. Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age

>>should take 32mg of potassium iodide. Newborns from birth to one month of

>>age should be given 16mg of potassium iodide.

>>

>>When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want to take

>>iodine just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body

>>within 24 to 72 hours after taking it. However, If you have been using

>>ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking

>>from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered. Remember,

>>the goal is to not let the radioactive iodine bind in the body.

>>

>>Potassium iodide can be found in many health food stores. Combinations

>>of iodine/iodine can be obtained from holistic physicians. Iodoral,

>>Iodozyme HP, and Lugol's solution are examples of this form of

>>iodine. For long-term treatment, combinations are much more

>>effective. More information about this can be found in my book, Iodine

>>Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It, 4th Edition (available at

>><http://www.drbrownstein.com>www.drbrownstein.com).

>>

>>I do not recommend starting the first dose of iodine right now. It is

>>important to follow the news reports and supplement accordingly. I would

>>suggest starting iodine supplements within one to two days of the

>>expected fallout. If the fallout is expected to continue, you may need

>>to take more than one dose. I will keep you updated as I find out more

>>information.

>>

>>[]

>

>

>

>

>

~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~

--A.J. Muste

[Guest guest]

I just spoke with Dr. B after asking him about is comments on dosing and "waiting". He will be addressing the dosing schedule issue tomorrow. He was merely referencing the CDC information to get some quick info out. As we gather more impact data over the next day he will wrote more in a blog tomorrow to address these concerns. I have also asked about the contaminated soil / drinking water issues.

I agree though. I am going to protect my family. Even though I live in MI the impact will be felt here as well but to a lesser degree. I am still going to take precautions as we do not know what the levels will be.

Buist, ND

Re: Blog Post by Dr. Brownstein

Thanks so much for getting this information, Steph. Please give our gratitude to Dr Brownstein.I am making slightly different plans though. My family members do not take iodine normally and I don't see the point of waiting until fallout is imminent. I had them start last night. The main reason is because while it may be true that the bulk of the fallout will take 10 days to reach the Western Northern America, there is a very real potential of pieces of it coming before that due to outliers in the wind patterns. Plus I'm just not convinced that a single dose is protective, and most sources say to give the dose every 24 hours, not just one time.I think people should follow their gut on when to start the protective doses, and I'm quite sure that the fallout will not be done in 1 day, so I really think people should be planning to take it every 24 hours until the coast is clear.The discomfort of some detox symptoms will pass. The destruction of one's thyroid due to inadequate iodine protection is permanent.And don't forget to dose your animal companions and any dairy or other animals you care for.-->>He just sent me this. Here are his thoughts. More to come as scientific >>data is released on the impact / risk factors. At this point we don't know.>>>>>> Brownstein, M.D.>>>><http://www.drbrownstein.com/>www.drbrownstein.com>>>>March 12, 2011>>>>With the terrible earthquake in Japan, let's send thoughts, prayers as >>well as assistance to the Japanese.>>>>I have had inquiries about the use of iodine to prevent problems >>secondary to the nuclear fallout that will occur. As the Japanese >>nuclear reactors release radiation into the air, the jet streams will >>push this radiation to the Western U.S. and Canada. There are estimates >>that the radiation fallout will reach the Western side of N. American in >>six to ten days. Furthermore, I have seen estimates that it is expected >>that 750 RADS may contaminate these areas.>>How much is 750 RADS? One chest x-ray is approximately 3/100 RADS. One >>CT scan is 1 RAD.>>>>Folks, potentially this is a lot of radiation. Fortunately, we have an >>item that can prevent this fallout from damaging us: iodine. If there >>is enough inorganic, non-radioactive iodine in our bodies, the >>radioactive fallout has nowhere to bind in our bodies. IT will pass >>through, unharmed.>>>>It is important to ensure that we have adequate iodine levels BEFORE this >>fallout hits. How much iodine is recommended?>>>>The CDC recommends using iodine to prevent injury form radioactive iodine >>fallout. Adults and women who are breastfeeding should take 130mg of >>potassium iodide. Children who are between 3 and 18 years of age should >>take 65mg of potassium iodide. Children who are adult size should take >>the adult dose. Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age >>should take 32mg of potassium iodide. Newborns from birth to one month of >>age should be given 16mg of potassium iodide.>>>>When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want to take >>iodine just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body >>within 24 to 72 hours after taking it. However, If you have been using >>ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking >>from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered. Remember, >>the goal is to not let the radioactive iodine bind in the body.>>>>Potassium iodide can be found in many health food stores. Combinations >>of iodine/iodine can be obtained from holistic physicians. Iodoral, >>Iodozyme HP, and Lugol's solution are examples of this form of >>iodine. For long-term treatment, combinations are much more >>effective. More information about this can be found in my book, Iodine >>Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It, 4th Edition (available at >><http://www.drbrownstein.com>www.drbrownstein.com).>>>>I do not recommend starting the first dose of iodine right now. It is >>important to follow the news reports and supplement accordingly. I would >>suggest starting iodine supplements within one to two days of the >>expected fallout. If the fallout is expected to continue, you may need >>to take more than one dose. I will keep you updated as I find out more >>information.>>>>[]>>>>>~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~--A.J. Muste

[Guest guest]

I strongly agree with you . I've studied this for a long time - even the anti-iodine government agencies tell us to take it every 24 hrs until " the danger is past'. it takes much, much longer forfallout to dissipate than 24 hrs. Why wait until it hits? I think it's too late then, your body will start absorbing

the radiation as soon as it hits. Maybe he was trying not to panick people? ArielOn Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 12:01 PM, Baker <vbaker@...> wrote:

 

Thanks so much for getting this information, Steph. Please give our

gratitude to Dr Brownstein.

I am making slightly different plans though. My family members do not take

iodine normally and I don't see the point of waiting until fallout is

imminent. I had them start last night. The main reason is because while

it may be true that the bulk of the fallout will take 10 days to reach the

Western Northern America, there is a very real potential of pieces of it

coming before that due to outliers in the wind patterns. Plus I'm just not

convinced that a single dose is protective, and most sources say to give

the dose every 24 hours, not just one time.

I think people should follow their gut on when to start the protective

doses, and I'm quite sure that the fallout will not be done in 1 day, so I

really think people should be planning to take it every 24 hours until the

coast is clear.

The discomfort of some detox symptoms will pass. The destruction of one's

thyroid due to inadequate iodine protection is permanent.

And don't forget to dose your animal companions and any dairy or other

animals you care for.

--

>>He just sent me this. Here are his thoughts. More to come as scientific

>>data is released on the impact / risk factors. At this point we don't know.

>>

>>

>> Brownstein, M.D.

>>

>><http://www.drbrownstein.com/>www.drbrownstein.com

>>

>>March 12, 2011

>>

>>With the terrible earthquake in Japan, let's send thoughts, prayers as

>>well as assistance to the Japanese.

>>

>>I have had inquiries about the use of iodine to prevent problems

>>secondary to the nuclear fallout that will occur. As the Japanese

>>nuclear reactors release radiation into the air, the jet streams will

>>push this radiation to the Western U.S. and Canada. There are estimates

>>that the radiation fallout will reach the Western side of N. American in

>>six to ten days. Furthermore, I have seen estimates that it is expected

>>that 750 RADS may contaminate these areas.

>>How much is 750 RADS? One chest x-ray is approximately 3/100 RADS. One

>>CT scan is 1 RAD.

>>

>>Folks, potentially this is a lot of radiation. Fortunately, we have an

>>item that can prevent this fallout from damaging us: iodine. If there

>>is enough inorganic, non-radioactive iodine in our bodies, the

>>radioactive fallout has nowhere to bind in our bodies. IT will pass

>>through, unharmed.

>>

>>It is important to ensure that we have adequate iodine levels BEFORE this

>>fallout hits. How much iodine is recommended?

>>

>>The CDC recommends using iodine to prevent injury form radioactive iodine

>>fallout. Adults and women who are breastfeeding should take 130mg of

>>potassium iodide. Children who are between 3 and 18 years of age should

>>take 65mg of potassium iodide. Children who are adult size should take

>>the adult dose. Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age

>>should take 32mg of potassium iodide. Newborns from birth to one month of

>>age should be given 16mg of potassium iodide.

>>

>>When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want to take

>>iodine just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body

>>within 24 to 72 hours after taking it. However, If you have been using

>>ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking

>>from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered. Remember,

>>the goal is to not let the radioactive iodine bind in the body.

>>

>>Potassium iodide can be found in many health food stores. Combinations

>>of iodine/iodine can be obtained from holistic physicians. Iodoral,

>>Iodozyme HP, and Lugol's solution are examples of this form of

>>iodine. For long-term treatment, combinations are much more

>>effective. More information about this can be found in my book, Iodine

>>Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It, 4th Edition (available at

>><http://www.drbrownstein.com>www.drbrownstein.com).

>>

>>I do not recommend starting the first dose of iodine right now. It is

>>important to follow the news reports and supplement accordingly. I would

>>suggest starting iodine supplements within one to two days of the

>>expected fallout. If the fallout is expected to continue, you may need

>>to take more than one dose. I will keep you updated as I find out more

>>information.

>>

>>[]

>

>

>

>

>

~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~

--A.J. Muste

-- Ariel MonserratPublisher & Managing EditorGreen Egg zinewww.greeneggzine.com

[Guest guest]

I agree with what you are saying, . I am sadly, thyroidless, but I am still going to take the Potassium Iodide . I plan to keep taking Iodoral ( am up to 100 mg daily) and will add the Potassium Iodide a couple of days before the fall out is expected over my state. No one knows for sure how long the fallout will linger and what the effects will be. This is all new and we all have to do what we feel is safest for us and our families. My prayers are with the Japanese people and the rest of the world as well. kathleen

Re: Blog Post by Dr. Brownstein

Thanks so much for getting this information, Steph. Please give our gratitude to Dr Brownstein.I am making slightly different plans though. My family members do not take iodine normally and I don't see the point of waiting until fallout is imminent. I had them start last night. The main reason is because while it may be true that the bulk of the fallout will take 10 days to reach the Western Northern America, there is a very real potential of pieces of it coming before that due to outliers in the wind patterns. Plus I'm just not convinced that a single dose is protective, and most sources say to give the dose every 24 hours, not just one time.I think people should follow their gut on when to start the protective doses, and I'm quite sure that the fallout will not be done in 1 day, so I really think people should be planning to take it every 24 hours until the coast is clear.The discomfort of some detox symptoms will pass. The destruction of one's thyroid due to inadequate iodine protection is permanent.And don't forget to dose your animal companions and any dairy or other animals you care for.-->>He just sent me this. Here are his thoughts. More to come as scientific >>data is released on the impact / risk factors. At this point we don't know.>>>>>> Brownstein, M.D.>>>><http://www.drbrownstein.com/>www.drbrownstein.com>>>>March 12, 2011>>>>With the terrible earthquake in Japan, let's send thoughts, prayers as >>well as assistance to the Japanese.>>>>I have had inquiries about the use of iodine to prevent problems >>secondary to the nuclear fallout that will occur. As the Japanese >>nuclear reactors release radiation into the air, the jet streams will >>push this radiation to the Western U.S. and Canada. There are estimates >>that the radiation fallout will reach the Western side of N. American in >>six to ten days. Furthermore, I have seen estimates that it is expected >>that 750 RADS may contaminate these areas.>>How much is 750 RADS? One chest x-ray is approximately 3/100 RADS. One >>CT scan is 1 RAD.>>>>Folks, potentially this is a lot of radiation. Fortunately, we have an >>item that can prevent this fallout from damaging us: iodine. If there >>is enough inorganic, non-radioactive iodine in our bodies, the >>radioactive fallout has nowhere to bind in our bodies. IT will pass >>through, unharmed.>>>>It is important to ensure that we have adequate iodine levels BEFORE this >>fallout hits. How much iodine is recommended?>>>>The CDC recommends using iodine to prevent injury form radioactive iodine >>fallout. Adults and women who are breastfeeding should take 130mg of >>potassium iodide. Children who are between 3 and 18 years of age should >>take 65mg of potassium iodide. Children who are adult size should take >>the adult dose. Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age >>should take 32mg of potassium iodide. Newborns from birth to one month of >>age should be given 16mg of potassium iodide.>>>>When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want to take >>iodine just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body >>within 24 to 72 hours after taking it. However, If you have been using >>ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking >>from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered. Remember, >>the goal is to not let the radioactive iodine bind in the body.>>>>Potassium iodide can be found in many health food stores. Combinations >>of iodine/iodine can be obtained from holistic physicians. Iodoral, >>Iodozyme HP, and Lugol's solution are examples of this form of >>iodine. For long-term treatment, combinations are much more >>effective. More information about this can be found in my book, Iodine >>Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It, 4th Edition (available at >><http://www.drbrownstein.com>www.drbrownstein.com).>>>>I do not recommend starting the first dose of iodine right now. It is >>important to follow the news reports and supplement accordingly. I would >>suggest starting iodine supplements within one to two days of the >>expected fallout. If the fallout is expected to continue, you may need >>to take more than one dose. I will keep you updated as I find out more >>information.>>>>[]>>>>>~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~--A.J. Muste

[Guest guest]

so all of that produce that california produces is probably going to be

contaminated?

>

> Thanks, . That sounds logical. One more question -- do you

> (or does Dr. have any idea of how to make safe the plants we grow for

> food?

>

>

[Guest guest]

He quickly put this info out and didn't really think about some of the questions I posed to him. He will do a more thorough job tomorrow.

Buist, ND

Re: Blog Post by Dr. Brownstein

I strongly agree with you . I've studied this for a long time - even the anti-iodine government agencies tell us to take it every 24 hrs until "the danger is past'. it takes much, much longer forfallout to dissipate than 24 hrs. Why wait until it hits? I think it's too late then, your body will start absorbingthe radiation as soon as it hits. Maybe he was trying not to panick people? Ariel

On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 12:01 PM, Baker <vbaker@...> wrote:

Thanks so much for getting this information, Steph. Please give our gratitude to Dr Brownstein.I am making slightly different plans though. My family members do not take iodine normally and I don't see the point of waiting until fallout is imminent. I had them start last night. The main reason is because while it may be true that the bulk of the fallout will take 10 days to reach the Western Northern America, there is a very real potential of pieces of it coming before that due to outliers in the wind patterns. Plus I'm just not convinced that a single dose is protective, and most sources say to give the dose every 24 hours, not just one time.I think people should follow their gut on when to start the protective doses, and I'm quite sure that the fallout will not be done in 1 day, so I really think people should be planning to take it every 24 hours until the coast is clear.The discomfort of some detox symptoms will pass. The destruction of one's thyroid due to inadequate iodine protection is permanent.And don't forget to dose your animal companions and any dairy or other animals you care for.--

>>He just sent me this. Here are his thoughts. More to come as scientific >>data is released on the impact / risk factors. At this point we don't know.>>>>>> Brownstein, M.D.>>>><http://www.drbrownstein.com/>www.drbrownstein.com

>>>>March 12, 2011>>>>With the terrible earthquake in Japan, let's send thoughts, prayers as >>well as assistance to the Japanese.>>>>I have had inquiries about the use of iodine to prevent problems >>secondary to the nuclear fallout that will occur. As the Japanese >>nuclear reactors release radiation into the air, the jet streams will >>push this radiation to the Western U.S. and Canada. There are estimates >>that the radiation fallout will reach the Western side of N. American in >>six to ten days. Furthermore, I have seen estimates that it is expected >>that 750 RADS may contaminate these areas.>>How much is 750 RADS? One chest x-ray is approximately 3/100 RADS. One >>CT scan is 1 RAD.>>>>Folks, potentially this is a lot of radiation. Fortunately, we have an >>item that can prevent this fallout from damaging us: iodine. If there >>is enough inorganic, non-radioactive iodine in our bodies, the >>radioactive fallout has nowhere to bind in our bodies. IT will pass >>through, unharmed.>>>>It is important to ensure that we have adequate iodine levels BEFORE this >>fallout hits. How much iodine is recommended?>>>>The CDC recommends using iodine to prevent injury form radioactive iodine >>fallout. Adults and women who are breastfeeding should take 130mg of >>potassium iodide. Children who are between 3 and 18 years of age should >>take 65mg of potassium iodide. Children who are adult size should take >>the adult dose. Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age >>should take 32mg of potassium iodide. Newborns from birth to one month of >>age should be given 16mg of potassium iodide.>>>>When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want to take >>iodine just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body >>within 24 to 72 hours after taking it. However, If you have been using >>ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking >>from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered. Remember, >>the goal is to not let the radioactive iodine bind in the body.>>>>Potassium iodide can be found in many health food stores. Combinations >>of iodine/iodine can be obtained from holistic physicians. Iodoral, >>Iodozyme HP, and Lugol's solution are examples of this form of >>iodine. For long-term treatment, combinations are much more >>effective. More information about this can be found in my book, Iodine >>Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It, 4th Edition (available at >><http://www.drbrownstein.com>www.drbrownstein.com).

>>>>I do not recommend starting the first dose of iodine right now. It is >>important to follow the news reports and supplement accordingly. I would >>suggest starting iodine supplements within one to two days of the >>expected fallout. If the fallout is expected to continue, you may need >>to take more than one dose. I will keep you updated as I find out more >>information.>>>>[]>>>>>~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~--A.J. Muste

-- Ariel MonserratPublisher & Managing EditorGreen Egg zinewww.greeneggzine.com

[Guest guest]

This is the post. It has the map underneath Dr. B's recommendations.

Re: Blog Post by Dr. Brownstein

,< However, If you have been using ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered.>For those of us who have a lot of receptors taken up with bromide, mercury, etc. and are each day excreting what is likely a big percentage of the Lugol's we usually take, would this still be true?On 3/12/2011 7:05 AM, ladybugsandbees wrote:

He just sent me this. Here are his thoughts. More to come as scientific data is released on the impact / risk factors. At this point we don't know.

Brownstein, M.D.

www.drbrownstein.com

March 12, 2011

With the terrible earthquake in Japan, let’s send thoughts, prayers as well as assistance to the Japanese.

I have had inquiries about the use of iodine to prevent problems secondary to the nuclear fallout that will occur. As the Japanese nuclear reactors release radiation into the air, the jet streams will push this radiation to the Western U.S. and Canada. There are estimates that the radiation fallout will reach the Western side of N. American in six to ten days. Furthermore, I have seen estimates that it is expected that 750 RADS may contaminate these areas. How much is 750 RADS? One chest x-ray is approximately 3/100 RADS. One CT scan is 1 RAD.

Folks, potentially this is a lot of radiation. Fortunately, we have an item that can prevent this fallout from damaging us: iodine. If there is enough inorganic, non-radioactive iodine in our bodies, the radioactive fallout has nowhere to bind in our bodies. IT will pass through, unharmed.

It is important to ensure that we have adequate iodine levels BEFORE this fallout hits. How much iodine is recommended?

The CDC recommends using iodine to prevent injury form radioactive iodine fallout. Adults and women who are breastfeeding should take 130mg of potassium iodide. Children who are between 3 and 18 years of age should take 65mg of potassium iodide. Children who are adult size should take the adult dose. Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age should take 32mg of potassium iodide. Newborns from birth to one month of age should be given 16mg of potassium iodide.

When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want to take iodine just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body within 24 to 72 hours after taking it. However, If you have been using ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered. Remember, the goal is to not let the radioactive iodine bind in the body.

Potassium iodide can be found in many health food stores. Combinations of iodine/iodine can be obtained from holistic physicians. Iodoral, Iodozyme HP, and Lugol’s solution are examples of this form of iodine. For long-term treatment, combinations are much more effective. More information about this can be found in my book, Iodine Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It, 4th Edition (available at www.drbrownstein.com).

I do not recommend starting the first dose of iodine right now. It is important to follow the news reports and supplement accordingly. I would suggest starting iodine supplements within one to two days of the expected fallout. If the fallout is expected to continue, you may need to take more than one dose. I will keep you updated as I find out more information.

[Guest guest]

I have some good news.750 RADS is way way off (too high) for what radiation will reach America's West Coast from damaged Japanese nuclear reactorsYou can read why over here----->>> http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2687678/posts

Take your extra iodine if you want but ........ Dr Brownstein should have looked into this more0-50 rads - No obvious short-term effects

80-120 rads - You have a 10% chance of vomiting and experiencing nausia for a few days

130 -170 rads - You have a 25% chance of vomiting and contracting other symptoms

180-220 rads - You have a 50% chance of vomiting and having other severe physical effects

270-330 rads - 20% chance of death in 6 weeks, or you will recover in a few months.

400-500 rads - 50% chance of death

550-750 rads - Nausia within a few hours ; no survivors

> 1000 rads - immediate incapacitation and death within a week or less.

[Guest guest]

I just wanted to put in my thank you ! Bless you!

~~~Barb

>

>

> Thanks so much for getting this information, Steph. Please give our

> gratitude to Dr Brownstein.

>

> I am making slightly different plans though. My family members do not take

> iodine normally and I don't see the point of waiting until fallout is

> imminent. I had them start last night. The main reason is because while

> it may be true that the bulk of the fallout will take 10 days to reach the

> Western Northern America, there is a very real potential of pieces of it

> coming before that due to outliers in the wind patterns. Plus I'm just not

> convinced that a single dose is protective, and most sources say to give

> the dose every 24 hours, not just one time.

>

> I think people should follow their gut on when to start the protective

> doses, and I'm quite sure that the fallout will not be done in 1 day, so I

> really think people should be planning to take it every 24 hours until the

> coast is clear.

>

> The discomfort of some detox symptoms will pass. The destruction of one's

> thyroid due to inadequate iodine protection is permanent.

>

> And don't forget to dose your animal companions and any dairy or other

> animals you care for.

>

> --

>

>

>

> >>He just sent me this. Here are his thoughts. More to come as scientific

> >>data is released on the impact / risk factors. At this point we don't

know.

> >>

> >>

> >> Brownstein, M.D.

> >>

>

> >><http://www.drbrownstein.com/>www.drbrownstein.com

>

> >>

> >>March 12, 2011

> >>

> >>With the terrible earthquake in Japan, let's send thoughts, prayers as

> >>well as assistance to the Japanese.

> >>

> >>I have had inquiries about the use of iodine to prevent problems

> >>secondary to the nuclear fallout that will occur. As the Japanese

> >>nuclear reactors release radiation into the air, the jet streams will

> >>push this radiation to the Western U.S. and Canada. There are estimates

> >>that the radiation fallout will reach the Western side of N. American in

> >>six to ten days. Furthermore, I have seen estimates that it is expected

> >>that 750 RADS may contaminate these areas.

> >>How much is 750 RADS? One chest x-ray is approximately 3/100 RADS. One

> >>CT scan is 1 RAD.

> >>

> >>Folks, potentially this is a lot of radiation. Fortunately, we have an

> >>item that can prevent this fallout from damaging us: iodine. If there

> >>is enough inorganic, non-radioactive iodine in our bodies, the

> >>radioactive fallout has nowhere to bind in our bodies. IT will pass

> >>through, unharmed.

> >>

> >>It is important to ensure that we have adequate iodine levels BEFORE

this

> >>fallout hits. How much iodine is recommended?

> >>

> >>The CDC recommends using iodine to prevent injury form radioactive

iodine

> >>fallout. Adults and women who are breastfeeding should take 130mg of

> >>potassium iodide. Children who are between 3 and 18 years of age should

> >>take 65mg of potassium iodide. Children who are adult size should take

> >>the adult dose. Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age

> >>should take 32mg of potassium iodide. Newborns from birth to one month

of

> >>age should be given 16mg of potassium iodide.

> >>

> >>When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want to take

> >>iodine just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body

> >>within 24 to 72 hours after taking it. However, If you have been using

> >>ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking

> >>from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered. Remember,

> >>the goal is to not let the radioactive iodine bind in the body.

> >>

> >>Potassium iodide can be found in many health food stores. Combinations

> >>of iodine/iodine can be obtained from holistic physicians. Iodoral,

> >>Iodozyme HP, and Lugol's solution are examples of this form of

> >>iodine. For long-term treatment, combinations are much more

> >>effective. More information about this can be found in my book, Iodine

> >>Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It, 4th Edition (available

at

>

> >><http://www.drbrownstein.com>www.drbrownstein.com).

>

> >>

> >>I do not recommend starting the first dose of iodine right now. It is

> >>important to follow the news reports and supplement accordingly. I would

> >>suggest starting iodine supplements within one to two days of the

> >>expected fallout. If the fallout is expected to continue, you may need

> >>to take more than one dose. I will keep you updated as I find out more

> >>information.

> >>

>

> >>[]

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

> ~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~

> --A.J. Muste

>

>

>

>

>

> --

> Ariel Monserrat

> Publisher & Managing Editor

> Green Egg zine

> www.greeneggzine.com

>

[Guest guest]

>No one knows for sure how long the fallout will linger and what the effects

will be.

This statement is quite untrue. The half-life of various forms of radiation is

quite well-known. The effects of exposure to different forms of radiation at

different levels over different periods of time is also well-documented.

Taking preventive measures is certainly wise, nonetheless.

Pamela

[Guest guest]

That's one of the things I've been saying about that map - it is using

sensationalistic numbers that are meant to inspire fear and panic. There is no

way anybody could know what amount of radiation would be reaching our shores.

No significant release of radiation has occurred - yes, they have vented

radiation - but that was a controlled release through filtering elements to

decrease the impact of the radiation.

If a meltdown occurs, it will have to occur in a fashion that would propel a

significant amount of radiation up into the jet stream for it to travel to the

United States. Just because radiation is released, does not mean it will reach

the jet stream. Jet streams vary from 4-8 miles above the surface of the earth -

the actual mechanics of the meltdown will affect how much radiation reaches that

high.

The path of the jet stream varies - it travels in a general west-east direction

but can shoot further north or south depending on a variety of conditions.

If it rains, a significant amount of radiation will be washed from the air -

rain is actually in the forecast for the Sendai region starting on Tuesday.

Pamela

>

> I have some good news.

> 750 RADS is way way off (too high) for what radiation will reach America's

> West Coast from damaged Japanese nuclear reactors

>

> You can read why over here----->>>

> http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2687678/posts

>

> Take your extra iodine if you want but ........ Dr Brownstein should have

> looked into this more

>

> 0-50 rads - No obvious short-term effects

>

> 80-120 rads - You have a 10% chance of vomiting and experiencing nausia for

> a few days

>

> 130 -170 rads - You have a 25% chance of vomiting and contracting other

> symptoms

>

> 180-220 rads - You have a 50% chance of vomiting and having other severe

> physical effects

>

> 270-330 rads - 20% chance of death in 6 weeks, or you will recover in a few

> months.

>

> 400-500 rads - 50% chance of death

>

> 550-750 rads - Nausia within a few hours ; no survivors

>

> > 1000 rads - immediate incapacitation and death within a week or less.

>

[Guest guest]

Any radiation is bad and it is coming this way , period. Just be protected is

all you can do.

Regardless the amounts it is coming this way, period. It is better to be

prepared then not at all.

[Guest guest]

At a time like this, a lot of people will be seeking fast information, & some of it will be bogus. Even if people are smart & acting in good faith. So it would be a good idea for everybody to try to stay calm while things shake out a bit.One problem we are going to have is that governments are probably going to want to downplay the situation, to avoid mass panic, & anti-nuclear advocates are likely to inflate the situation to emphasize their point that nuclear power is inherently dangerous. We are going to be hearing a lot of contradictory stuff.I sure plan to keep my family on the dose of Iodoral they have been taking, & up it a bit for a while.AnneOn Mar 12, 2011, at 2:44 PM, Pamela wrote: >No one knows for sure how long the fallout will linger and what the effects will be. This statement is quite untrue. The half-life of various forms of radiation is quite well-known. The effects of exposure to different forms of radiation at different levels over different periods of time is also well-documented. Taking preventive measures is certainly wise, nonetheless. Pamela

[Guest guest]

You have no proof of this. So far, there has not been a release significant

enough that it would " come this way " . Period.

I agree it's better to be prepared, though. I just disagree with false blanket

statements that might be believed by those who are naive and who don't think

things through carefully for themselves.

>

> Any radiation is bad and it is coming this way , period. Just be protected is

all you can do.

> Regardless the amounts it is coming this way, period. It is better to be

prepared then not at all.

>

[Guest guest]

Since you mention it...I've been considering iodine (Lugol's 2%) for my pets. I

have 3 cats (37 pounds worth) and an old pug (25#s big, not overweight). They

all drink from the same 3 dishes with about 1 1/2 cups of water in each which

they nearly finish each day. My thinking is adding 5 drops in each dish, daily,

but will the flavor or odor turn them away? Is that about the right amount,

considering their weight? One cat has a herpes virus and another may be slightly

immune compromised due to a recent, severe illness (before I adopted her 3

months ago) that led to her having a front leg and shoulder amputated. The dog

is just plain old but in terrific shape other than having gone deaf. In any

event...whatever I can do to keep them healthy, I'll try.

I'm also considering putting down some lightly Celtic or Pink salted water for

them to drink or not, as it's my understanding that sea salt can be beneficial

to them, and an animal will drink salted water when their body needs it. (They

get no additional salt in their food, as they're raw fed.)

Any thoughts?

M

>

> And don't forget to dose your animal companions and any dairy or other

> animals you care for.

>

> --

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> >>He just sent me this. Here are his thoughts. More to come as scientific

> >>data is released on the impact / risk factors. At this point we don't know.

> >>

> >>

> >> Brownstein, M.D.

> >>

> >><http://www.drbrownstein.com/>www.drbrownstein.com

> >>

> >>March 12, 2011

> >>

> >>With the terrible earthquake in Japan, let's send thoughts, prayers as

> >>well as assistance to the Japanese.

> >>

> >>I have had inquiries about the use of iodine to prevent problems

> >>secondary to the nuclear fallout that will occur. As the Japanese

> >>nuclear reactors release radiation into the air, the jet streams will

> >>push this radiation to the Western U.S. and Canada. There are estimates

> >>that the radiation fallout will reach the Western side of N. American in

> >>six to ten days. Furthermore, I have seen estimates that it is expected

> >>that 750 RADS may contaminate these areas.

> >>How much is 750 RADS? One chest x-ray is approximately 3/100 RADS. One

> >>CT scan is 1 RAD.

> >>

> >>Folks, potentially this is a lot of radiation. Fortunately, we have an

> >>item that can prevent this fallout from damaging us: iodine. If there

> >>is enough inorganic, non-radioactive iodine in our bodies, the

> >>radioactive fallout has nowhere to bind in our bodies. IT will pass

> >>through, unharmed.

> >>

> >>It is important to ensure that we have adequate iodine levels BEFORE this

> >>fallout hits. How much iodine is recommended?

> >>

> >>The CDC recommends using iodine to prevent injury form radioactive iodine

> >>fallout. Adults and women who are breastfeeding should take 130mg of

> >>potassium iodide. Children who are between 3 and 18 years of age should

> >>take 65mg of potassium iodide. Children who are adult size should take

> >>the adult dose. Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age

> >>should take 32mg of potassium iodide. Newborns from birth to one month of

> >>age should be given 16mg of potassium iodide.

> >>

> >>When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want to take

> >>iodine just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body

> >>within 24 to 72 hours after taking it. However, If you have been using

> >>ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking

> >>from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered. Remember,

> >>the goal is to not let the radioactive iodine bind in the body.

> >>

> >>Potassium iodide can be found in many health food stores. Combinations

> >>of iodine/iodine can be obtained from holistic physicians. Iodoral,

> >>Iodozyme HP, and Lugol's solution are examples of this form of

> >>iodine. For long-term treatment, combinations are much more

> >>effective. More information about this can be found in my book, Iodine

> >>Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It, 4th Edition (available at

> >><http://www.drbrownstein.com>www.drbrownstein.com).

> >>

> >>I do not recommend starting the first dose of iodine right now. It is

> >>important to follow the news reports and supplement accordingly. I would

> >>suggest starting iodine supplements within one to two days of the

> >>expected fallout. If the fallout is expected to continue, you may need

> >>to take more than one dose. I will keep you updated as I find out more

> >>information.

> >>

> >>[]

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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But reading Dr. Brownstein's comments below, I can't make out if we should take just potassium iodide or iodine (that is Lugol's) or both.Please clarify. Thanks.------------------From: moontidearts <moontidearts@...>Subject: Re: Blog Post by Dr. Brownsteiniodine Date: Sunday, March 13, 2011, 11:44 AM

Since you mention it...I've been considering iodine (Lugol's 2%) for my pets. I have 3 cats (37 pounds worth) and an old pug (25#s big, not overweight). They all drink from the same 3 dishes with about 1 1/2 cups of water in each which they nearly finish each day. My thinking is adding 5 drops in each dish, daily, but will the flavor or odor turn them away? Is that about the right amount, considering their weight? One cat has a herpes virus and another may be slightly immune compromised due to a recent, severe illness (before I adopted her 3 months ago) that led to her having a front leg and shoulder amputated. The dog is just plain old but in terrific shape other than having gone deaf. In any event...whatever I can do to keep them healthy, I'll try.

I'm also considering putting down some lightly Celtic or Pink salted water for them to drink or not, as it's my understanding that sea salt can be beneficial to them, and an animal will drink salted water when their body needs it. (They get no additional salt in their food, as they're raw fed.)

Any thoughts?

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> >>data is released on the impact / risk factors. At this point we don't know.

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> >> Brownstein, M.D.

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> >><http://www.drbrownstein.com/>www.drbrownstein.com

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> >>March 12, 2011

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> >>With the terrible earthquake in Japan, let's send thoughts, prayers as

> >>well as assistance to the Japanese.

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> >>I have had inquiries about the use of iodine to prevent problems

> >>secondary to the nuclear fallout that will occur. As the Japanese

> >>nuclear reactors release radiation into the air, the jet streams will

> >>push this radiation to the Western U.S. and Canada. There are estimates

> >>that the radiation fallout will reach the Western side of N. American in

> >>six to ten days. Furthermore, I have seen estimates that it is expected

> >>that 750 RADS may contaminate these areas.

> >>How much is 750 RADS? One chest x-ray is approximately 3/100 RADS. One

> >>CT scan is 1 RAD.

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> >>Folks, potentially this is a lot of radiation. Fortunately, we have an

> >>item that can prevent this fallout from damaging us: iodine. If there

> >>is enough inorganic, non-radioactive iodine in our bodies, the

> >>radioactive fallout has nowhere to bind in our bodies. IT will pass

> >>through, unharmed.

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> >>It is important to ensure that we have adequate iodine levels BEFORE this

> >>fallout hits. How much iodine is recommended?

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> >>The CDC recommends using iodine to prevent injury form radioactive iodine

> >>fallout. Adults and women who are breastfeeding should take 130mg of

> >>potassium iodide. Children who are between 3 and 18 years of age should

> >>take 65mg of potassium iodide. Children who are adult size should take

> >>the adult dose. Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age

> >>should take 32mg of potassium iodide. Newborns from birth to one month of

> >>age should be given 16mg of potassium iodide.

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> >>When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want to take

> >>iodine just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body

> >>within 24 to 72 hours after taking it. However, If you have been using

> >>ortho-iodosupplementation as I describe in my books and lectures (taking

> >>from 6-50mg/day of iodine and iodide), you should be covered. Remember,

> >>the goal is to not let the radioactive iodine bind in the body.

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> >>Potassium iodide can be found in many health food stores. Combinations

> >>of iodine/iodine can be obtained from holistic physicians. Iodoral,

> >>Iodozyme HP, and Lugol's solution are examples of this form of

> >>iodine. For long-term treatment, combinations are much more

> >>effective. More information about this can be found in my book, Iodine

> >>Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It, 4th Edition (available at

> >><http://www.drbrownstein.com>www.drbrownstein.com).

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> >>I do not recommend starting the first dose of iodine right now. It is

> >>important to follow the news reports and supplement accordingly. I would

> >>suggest starting iodine supplements within one to two days of the

> >>expected fallout. If the fallout is expected to continue, you may need

> >>to take more than one dose. I will keep you updated as I find out more

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From: " Pamela " <prov31mom23@...>

Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 5:13 PM>

> No significant release of radiation has occurred - yes, they have vented

> >radiation - but that was a controlled release through filtering elements

> to >decrease the impact of the radiation.

In the investigation of what happened at Chernobyl, researchers found that

the filtering elements captured only about 25% of the vented radiation. The

remainder was released as vapor, which was not captured by the filters.

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I am preparing for the worst, hoping for the best. I don't believe we will hear the real truth from the Japanese government or our own. So not taking any chances. We , in my family, will be taking potassium iodide as well as our daily Iodoral. Kathleen

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From: "Pamela" <prov31mom23@...>Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 5:13 PM>> No significant release of radiation has occurred - yes, they have vented > >radiation - but that was a controlled release through filtering elements > to >decrease the impact of the radiation.In the investigation of what happened at Chernobyl, researchers found that the filtering elements captured only about 25% of the vented radiation. The remainder was released as vapor, which was not captured by the filters.Lynn

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Chernobyl was a wholesale meltdown - rated 7 on the International Nuclear event

Scale (which rates events from 0-7. Chernobyl was the only level 7 event to

occur in history. Description of a level 7 event:

Impact on People and Environment

Major release of radio­active ­material with widespread health and

environmental effects r­equiring implementation of planned and extended

­countermeasures

The only accident:

* Chernobyl disaster, 26 April 1986. A power surge during a test procedure

resulted in a criticality accident, leading to a powerful steam explosion and

fire that released a significant fraction of core material into the environment,

resulting in a death toll of 56 as well as estimated 4,000 additional cancer

fatalities among people exposed to elevated doses of radiation. As a result, the

city of Chernobyl was largely abandoned, and the larger city of Pripyat was

completely abandoned. The disaster is the only Level 7 Event that has ever

occurred.

Three Mile Island is the worst nuclear accident in the United States. It was

rated a 5 on that same scale - Accident with wider consequences

Impact on People and Environment

Limited release of radioactive ­material likely to require i­mplementation

of some planned­ countermeasures.

Several deaths from ­radiation.

Example: Three Mile Island accident (burg, United States), 28 March 1979.

A combination of design and operator errors caused a gradual loss of coolant,

leading to a partial meltdown. Radioactive gases were released into the

atmosphere. (NOBODY DIED from the 3 Mile accident and there were no injuries,

either).

The event in Japan has been rated 4 - Accident with Local Consequences

Impact on People and the Environment

Minor release of radioactive material unlikely to result in implementation

of planned countermeasures other than local food controls.

At least one death from radiation.

Impact on Radiological Barriers and Control

Fuel melt or damage to fuel ­resulting in more than 0.1% release of core

inventory.

Release of significant quantities of radioactive material within an

installation with a high ­probability of significant public exposure.

Examples:

* Sellafield (United Kingdom) – 5 incidents 1955 to 1979[3]

* SL-1 Experimental Power Station (United States) – 1961, reactor reached

prompt criticality, killing three operators.

* Saint-t Nuclear Power Plant (France) – 1980, partial core meltdown.

* Buenos Aires (Argentina) – 1983, criticality accident during fuel rod

rearrangement killed one operator and injured 2 others.

* Jaslovské Bohunice (Czechoslovakia) – 1977, contamination of reactor

building.

* Tokaimura nuclear accident (Japan) – 1999, three inexperienced operators

at a reprocessing facility caused a criticality accident; two of them died.

* Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant (Japan) – 2011, reactor shutdown after the

2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami, failure of emergency cooling caused an

explosion (provisory rating).[4]

I don't think that Chernobyl can be used as a point of reference for the current

situation. There are too many differences - both in the actual events as well

as in the plants themselves. In addition, 25 years have passed since Chernobyl

- technology and methods of handling nuclear problems have undoubtedly changed

since then.

From another website: " Engel, former IAEA inspector and Swiss nuclear

engineer told Reuters Sunday that a partial meltdown of a reactor " is not a

disaster " and that he doubted a complete meltdown is possible. And the details

of the current Japanese reactor crisis bear little similarity to the Soviet-era

meltdown at Chernobyl, which came about through design flaws and human error

before it spread a radioactive cloud across much of Europe and Asia 25 years

ago.

Experts at the IAEA " aren't planning for the next Chernobyl " says a mid-level

Western diplomat familiar with how the organization works. " But nor do [they]

think we are out of the woods yet. The reactors are still hot. But this

situation has no relation to Chernobyl, even though I realize that in the

popular lore, if you say `Chernobyl,' it means 'catastrophic meltdown.' "

Key differences:

The Chernobyl Soviet RBMK-1000 reactor exploded on April 26, 1986 after

inexperienced handlers took the power down and then tried to power it up too

quickly in an effort to discover whether a 40-second power gap in the cooling

system could be bridged.

The Chernobyl reactor was new, it was undergoing tests, and it had very little

structural containment measures to ward off a meltdown.

The Japanese reactors are a completely different design known as Boiling Water

Reactors, which are old and tested, and have three quite elaborate systems of

containment designed to constrain radioactive leakage, points out f Oehmen,

a research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in

Cambridge, Mass. " The third containment is designed, built, and tested for one

single purpose: To contain, indefinitely, a complete core meltdown, " he writes.

Robin Grimes, director of the Centre for Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College

London, told Reuters that the core of the Japanese reactors may be still intact.

" After it's all cooled down, it may well still be possible to simply remove the

fuel and dispose of it in a relatively normal procedure, " said Mr. Grimes.

" What's clear, because of the incidental radiation being released at the moment,

which is significant but not overwhelming, is that the structure of the core is

probably still intact. So it's not as bad as Three Mile Island. "

Fast-evolving drama

Diplomats and scientists say the fast-evolving drama is not clear and is filled

with partial or incomplete information – adding to the uncertainty.

Nuclear plant engineers have in recent days cooled reactors using seawater and

by " venting " the enormously hot cores into the atmosphere.

Japanese officials say the radioactivity emitted from the venting process is not

significant enough to cause harm to humans, a point with which Mr. Oehmen

appears to agree. "

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> From: " Pamela " <prov31mom23@...>

> Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 5:13 PM>

> > No significant release of radiation has occurred - yes, they have vented

> > >radiation - but that was a controlled release through filtering elements

> > to >decrease the impact of the radiation.

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> In the investigation of what happened at Chernobyl, researchers found that

> the filtering elements captured only about 25% of the vented radiation. The

> remainder was released as vapor, which was not captured by the filters.

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> Lynn

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