Re: We saw the dastardly parasite this morning!!!!

[Guest guest]

I meant that the parasites in the drop of blood don't exist much like lyme

doesn't exist outside of the CDC guidelines wink wink

> >

> > I had made an appointment with our DAN to talk about anti-virals, to do our

OAT, and to talk about how when Maia was on abx back in the late fall, her

stools were perfectly formed and that I think we need to further investigate a

pathogen causing this and to talk about the vocal stimming that's been

re-emerging.

> >

> > So we were setting up to do the OAT test and I had agreed for Maia to do a

live cell blood analysis. I didn't think we were going to find much except that

he's going to tell us we have yeast, but WTH, we were there anyway.

> >

> > So from first look, he says her cells look a little small, probably mineral

depletion or something. I'm thinking, ok, we'll talk about that. And then...

> >

> > The DASTARDLY worm showed up on the slide!!!!! I could've sworn I saw the

bugger looking at me from under the microscope and I think it even gave me the

finger...

> >

> > We had done a comprehensive stool analysis with our ND but something

happened to the specimen in transport to the lab and there was this ordeal with

FedEx and the way bill so it took longer than it should have to get there and I

think the sample went bad or something, making the test null and void, so we

need to do it again (not pay for it again, just collect another sample).

> >

> > The DAN said that it doesn't look like an infestation but it's there and

could turn into an infestation and it would likely put stress on the system. So

we're going to do another comprehensive stool test but it's going to take a few

days for me to get rid of the enzymes out of her system and the test won't come

back for another 3 weeks after I send it in.

> >

> > SO...

> >

> > What can I do about it in the meantime? Is there anything I can give her to

stop it from thriving until we get the tests back?

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I meant that the parasites in the drop of blood don't exist much like lyme

doesn't exist outside of the CDC guidelines wink wink

> >

> > I had made an appointment with our DAN to talk about anti-virals, to do our

OAT, and to talk about how when Maia was on abx back in the late fall, her

stools were perfectly formed and that I think we need to further investigate a

pathogen causing this and to talk about the vocal stimming that's been

re-emerging.

> >

> > So we were setting up to do the OAT test and I had agreed for Maia to do a

live cell blood analysis. I didn't think we were going to find much except that

he's going to tell us we have yeast, but WTH, we were there anyway.

> >

> > So from first look, he says her cells look a little small, probably mineral

depletion or something. I'm thinking, ok, we'll talk about that. And then...

> >

> > The DASTARDLY worm showed up on the slide!!!!! I could've sworn I saw the

bugger looking at me from under the microscope and I think it even gave me the

finger...

> >

> > We had done a comprehensive stool analysis with our ND but something

happened to the specimen in transport to the lab and there was this ordeal with

FedEx and the way bill so it took longer than it should have to get there and I

think the sample went bad or something, making the test null and void, so we

need to do it again (not pay for it again, just collect another sample).

> >

> > The DAN said that it doesn't look like an infestation but it's there and

could turn into an infestation and it would likely put stress on the system. So

we're going to do another comprehensive stool test but it's going to take a few

days for me to get rid of the enzymes out of her system and the test won't come

back for another 3 weeks after I send it in.

> >

> > SO...

> >

> > What can I do about it in the meantime? Is there anything I can give her to

stop it from thriving until we get the tests back?

> >

>

[Guest guest]

This thing was very obviously a worm with a head and a tail.  The DAN said it's probably a blood fluke but cannot say for sure until tests come back.

 

I meant that the parasites in the drop of blood don't exist much like lyme doesn't exist outside of the CDC guidelines wink wink

> >

> > I had made an appointment with our DAN to talk about anti-virals, to do our OAT, and to talk about how when Maia was on abx back in the late fall, her stools were perfectly formed and that I think we need to further investigate a pathogen causing this and to talk about the vocal stimming that's been re-emerging.

> >

> > So we were setting up to do the OAT test and I had agreed for Maia to do a live cell blood analysis. I didn't think we were going to find much except that he's going to tell us we have yeast, but WTH, we were there anyway.

> >

> > So from first look, he says her cells look a little small, probably mineral depletion or something. I'm thinking, ok, we'll talk about that. And then...

> >

> > The DASTARDLY worm showed up on the slide!!!!! I could've sworn I saw the bugger looking at me from under the microscope and I think it even gave me the finger...

> >

> > We had done a comprehensive stool analysis with our ND but something happened to the specimen in transport to the lab and there was this ordeal with FedEx and the way bill so it took longer than it should have to get there and I think the sample went bad or something, making the test null and void, so we need to do it again (not pay for it again, just collect another sample).

> >

> > The DAN said that it doesn't look like an infestation but it's there and could turn into an infestation and it would likely put stress on the system. So we're going to do another comprehensive stool test but it's going to take a few days for me to get rid of the enzymes out of her system and the test won't come back for another 3 weeks after I send it in.

> >

> > SO...

> >

> > What can I do about it in the meantime? Is there anything I can give her to stop it from thriving until we get the tests back?

> >

>

[Guest guest]

This thing was very obviously a worm with a head and a tail.  The DAN said it's probably a blood fluke but cannot say for sure until tests come back.

 

I meant that the parasites in the drop of blood don't exist much like lyme doesn't exist outside of the CDC guidelines wink wink

> >

> > I had made an appointment with our DAN to talk about anti-virals, to do our OAT, and to talk about how when Maia was on abx back in the late fall, her stools were perfectly formed and that I think we need to further investigate a pathogen causing this and to talk about the vocal stimming that's been re-emerging.

> >

> > So we were setting up to do the OAT test and I had agreed for Maia to do a live cell blood analysis. I didn't think we were going to find much except that he's going to tell us we have yeast, but WTH, we were there anyway.

> >

> > So from first look, he says her cells look a little small, probably mineral depletion or something. I'm thinking, ok, we'll talk about that. And then...

> >

> > The DASTARDLY worm showed up on the slide!!!!! I could've sworn I saw the bugger looking at me from under the microscope and I think it even gave me the finger...

> >

> > We had done a comprehensive stool analysis with our ND but something happened to the specimen in transport to the lab and there was this ordeal with FedEx and the way bill so it took longer than it should have to get there and I think the sample went bad or something, making the test null and void, so we need to do it again (not pay for it again, just collect another sample).

> >

> > The DAN said that it doesn't look like an infestation but it's there and could turn into an infestation and it would likely put stress on the system. So we're going to do another comprehensive stool test but it's going to take a few days for me to get rid of the enzymes out of her system and the test won't come back for another 3 weeks after I send it in.

> >

> > SO...

> >

> > What can I do about it in the meantime? Is there anything I can give her to stop it from thriving until we get the tests back?

> >

>

[Guest guest]

This thing was very obviously a worm with a head and a tail.  The DAN said it's probably a blood fluke but cannot say for sure until tests come back.

 

I meant that the parasites in the drop of blood don't exist much like lyme doesn't exist outside of the CDC guidelines wink wink

> >

> > I had made an appointment with our DAN to talk about anti-virals, to do our OAT, and to talk about how when Maia was on abx back in the late fall, her stools were perfectly formed and that I think we need to further investigate a pathogen causing this and to talk about the vocal stimming that's been re-emerging.

> >

> > So we were setting up to do the OAT test and I had agreed for Maia to do a live cell blood analysis. I didn't think we were going to find much except that he's going to tell us we have yeast, but WTH, we were there anyway.

> >

> > So from first look, he says her cells look a little small, probably mineral depletion or something. I'm thinking, ok, we'll talk about that. And then...

> >

> > The DASTARDLY worm showed up on the slide!!!!! I could've sworn I saw the bugger looking at me from under the microscope and I think it even gave me the finger...

> >

> > We had done a comprehensive stool analysis with our ND but something happened to the specimen in transport to the lab and there was this ordeal with FedEx and the way bill so it took longer than it should have to get there and I think the sample went bad or something, making the test null and void, so we need to do it again (not pay for it again, just collect another sample).

> >

> > The DAN said that it doesn't look like an infestation but it's there and could turn into an infestation and it would likely put stress on the system. So we're going to do another comprehensive stool test but it's going to take a few days for me to get rid of the enzymes out of her system and the test won't come back for another 3 weeks after I send it in.

> >

> > SO...

> >

> > What can I do about it in the meantime? Is there anything I can give her to stop it from thriving until we get the tests back?

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Did you get a digital recording?

>

> Our DAN did this for us in his office. He's got this microscope that hooks

> up to a computer that he does it on...

[Guest guest]

Did you get a digital recording?

>

> Our DAN did this for us in his office. He's got this microscope that hooks

> up to a computer that he does it on...

[Guest guest]

Did you get a digital recording?

>

> Our DAN did this for us in his office. He's got this microscope that hooks

> up to a computer that he does it on...

[Guest guest]

No...I didn't even think to ask to have it recorded.  Damn, I wish I would have thought -- I would love to have posted the video of the worm for you guys to see. 

 

Did you get a digital recording?

>

> Our DAN did this for us in his office. He's got this microscope that hooks

> up to a computer that he does it on...

[Guest guest]

No...I didn't even think to ask to have it recorded.  Damn, I wish I would have thought -- I would love to have posted the video of the worm for you guys to see. 

 

Did you get a digital recording?

>

> Our DAN did this for us in his office. He's got this microscope that hooks

> up to a computer that he does it on...

[Guest guest]

No...I didn't even think to ask to have it recorded.  Damn, I wish I would have thought -- I would love to have posted the video of the worm for you guys to see. 

 

Did you get a digital recording?

>

> Our DAN did this for us in his office. He's got this microscope that hooks

> up to a computer that he does it on...

[Guest guest]

Some quick questions about a thyroid problem.  I'm just quickly looking around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a thyroid issue.  Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?

She gets lethargic sometimes. She seems to have a constant swollen looking face.  She's not a heavy girl but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much slightly swollen.She craves salt all the time.  I have to hold her down when she goes anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!). 

Her hair grows really really slowly.  It seems to never grow.  I never have to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs.  Are these symptoms of thyroid issues?  I've been thinking about this one for a long time.

Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face.  It always looks swollen-ish to me.  I find that kids her age usually have a more defined face.  I don't think it looks " bad " but is an indicator of an issue. 

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpgDoes her face not look swollen or is it just me?  And her hair pretty much always stays at this length.  I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and never seems to get any longer than this length.

[Guest guest]

Studies indicate that it is not valid. Results indicate that 88% of the iodine

applied to the skin actually evaporates. This is a good site that explains this

in more detail.

http://www.westonaprice.org/modern-diseases/metabolic-disorders/1662-the-great-i\

odine-debate.html

Dr. Suzanne

www.fcchiropracticcenter.com

> > >

> > > Having worms is just another sign of Iodine Deficiency.

> > >

> > > Lugols solution in water - 1 to 2 drops per day of 2% - will kill the

worms.

>

> > >

> > > Iodine kills bacteria, virus, parasites, helps the liver remove metals

and

> >will clear up leaky gut, too.

> >

> > >

> > > Cheryl

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Alberta, it's odd that you should mention that because I think the same about my little guy's face always looking a little swollen. I suspect histamine issues with him (because of his reactions to shots and bug bites and such) and I've been considering the possiblity that it might be related to a food allergy. I've also been supplementing him for thyroid support because I suspect he's low (very common on both sides of the family). Besides you, I've never heard any other person make that observation w/ their kid. Have you always thought this about her? I don't remember starting to observe this until about 8 months ago or so....he's 5.

-Tammy

To: mb12 valtrex Sent: Thu, February 3, 2011 5:23:24 PMSubject: Re: Re: We saw the dastardly parasite this morning!!!!

Some quick questions about a thyroid problem. I'm just quickly looking around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a thyroid issue. Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?She gets lethargic sometimes. She seems to have a constant swollen looking face. She's not a heavy girl but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much slightly swollen.She craves salt all the time. I have to hold her down when she goes anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!). Her hair grows really really slowly. It seems to never grow. I never have to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs. Are these symptoms of thyroid issues? I've been thinking about this one for a long time.Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face. It

always looks swollen-ish to me. I find that kids her age usually have a more defined face. I don't think it looks "bad" but is an indicator of an issue. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpgDoes her face not look swollen or is it just me? And her hair pretty much always stays at this length. I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and never seems to get any longer than this length.

[Guest guest]

Alberta, it's odd that you should mention that because I think the same about my little guy's face always looking a little swollen. I suspect histamine issues with him (because of his reactions to shots and bug bites and such) and I've been considering the possiblity that it might be related to a food allergy. I've also been supplementing him for thyroid support because I suspect he's low (very common on both sides of the family). Besides you, I've never heard any other person make that observation w/ their kid. Have you always thought this about her? I don't remember starting to observe this until about 8 months ago or so....he's 5.

-Tammy

To: mb12 valtrex Sent: Thu, February 3, 2011 5:23:24 PMSubject: Re: Re: We saw the dastardly parasite this morning!!!!

Some quick questions about a thyroid problem. I'm just quickly looking around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a thyroid issue. Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?She gets lethargic sometimes. She seems to have a constant swollen looking face. She's not a heavy girl but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much slightly swollen.She craves salt all the time. I have to hold her down when she goes anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!). Her hair grows really really slowly. It seems to never grow. I never have to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs. Are these symptoms of thyroid issues? I've been thinking about this one for a long time.Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face. It

always looks swollen-ish to me. I find that kids her age usually have a more defined face. I don't think it looks "bad" but is an indicator of an issue. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpgDoes her face not look swollen or is it just me? And her hair pretty much always stays at this length. I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and never seems to get any longer than this length.

[Guest guest]

Alberta, it's odd that you should mention that because I think the same about my little guy's face always looking a little swollen. I suspect histamine issues with him (because of his reactions to shots and bug bites and such) and I've been considering the possiblity that it might be related to a food allergy. I've also been supplementing him for thyroid support because I suspect he's low (very common on both sides of the family). Besides you, I've never heard any other person make that observation w/ their kid. Have you always thought this about her? I don't remember starting to observe this until about 8 months ago or so....he's 5.

-Tammy

To: mb12 valtrex Sent: Thu, February 3, 2011 5:23:24 PMSubject: Re: Re: We saw the dastardly parasite this morning!!!!

Some quick questions about a thyroid problem. I'm just quickly looking around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a thyroid issue. Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?She gets lethargic sometimes. She seems to have a constant swollen looking face. She's not a heavy girl but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much slightly swollen.She craves salt all the time. I have to hold her down when she goes anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!). Her hair grows really really slowly. It seems to never grow. I never have to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs. Are these symptoms of thyroid issues? I've been thinking about this one for a long time.Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face. It

always looks swollen-ish to me. I find that kids her age usually have a more defined face. I don't think it looks "bad" but is an indicator of an issue. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpgDoes her face not look swollen or is it just me? And her hair pretty much always stays at this length. I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and never seems to get any longer than this length.

[Guest guest]

I posted about adrenal issues and salt cravings earlier today. An easy way to

check thyroid and adrenals is to take temperatures.

You can determine if you need more adrenal support by following

temperature graph.

http://www.drrind.com/therapies/metabolic-temperature-graph

You simply have to take your temp 3-4 times a day and make a chart.

If your temp is fluctuating you need more adrenal support. If it is fluctuating

but overall low, you need more adrenal support and thyroid support.

If it is fluctuating but averaging 98.6, you just need adrenal support.

If it is steady but low, you need more thyroid and adrenals are likely fine.

Dr. Suzanne

www.fcchiropracticcenter.com

>

> Some quick questions about a thyroid problem. I'm just quickly looking

> around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a

> thyroid issue. Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?

>

> She gets lethargic sometimes.

> She seems to have a constant swollen looking face. She's not a heavy girl

> but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much

> slightly swollen.

> She craves salt all the time. I have to hold her down when she goes

> anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to

> pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!).

> Her hair grows really really slowly. It seems to never grow. I never have

> to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs.

>

> Are these symptoms of thyroid issues? I've been thinking about this one for

> a long time.

>

> Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face. It always looks

> swollen-ish to me. I find that kids her age usually have a more defined

> face. I don't think it looks " bad " but is an indicator of an issue.

> http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpg

>

> Does her face not look swollen or is it just me? And her hair pretty much

> always stays at this length. I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months

> but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and

> never seems to get any longer than this length.

>

[Guest guest]

I posted about adrenal issues and salt cravings earlier today. An easy way to

check thyroid and adrenals is to take temperatures.

You can determine if you need more adrenal support by following

temperature graph.

http://www.drrind.com/therapies/metabolic-temperature-graph

You simply have to take your temp 3-4 times a day and make a chart.

If your temp is fluctuating you need more adrenal support. If it is fluctuating

but overall low, you need more adrenal support and thyroid support.

If it is fluctuating but averaging 98.6, you just need adrenal support.

If it is steady but low, you need more thyroid and adrenals are likely fine.

Dr. Suzanne

www.fcchiropracticcenter.com

>

> Some quick questions about a thyroid problem. I'm just quickly looking

> around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a

> thyroid issue. Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?

>

> She gets lethargic sometimes.

> She seems to have a constant swollen looking face. She's not a heavy girl

> but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much

> slightly swollen.

> She craves salt all the time. I have to hold her down when she goes

> anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to

> pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!).

> Her hair grows really really slowly. It seems to never grow. I never have

> to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs.

>

> Are these symptoms of thyroid issues? I've been thinking about this one for

> a long time.

>

> Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face. It always looks

> swollen-ish to me. I find that kids her age usually have a more defined

> face. I don't think it looks " bad " but is an indicator of an issue.

> http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpg

>

> Does her face not look swollen or is it just me? And her hair pretty much

> always stays at this length. I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months

> but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and

> never seems to get any longer than this length.

>

[Guest guest]

The thyroid may swell trying to capture the iodine but it will not crash it. Or,

I guess it could crash if you gave ALOT (the bottle?) of iodine at one time, but

i would be more inclined to think that the body couldnt handle that much

pathogen die off and might be contrued as a thyroid crash. 1 to 2 drops of

iodine isnt going to crash it or even the amounts of the Iodine Protocol. There

are people that take 100-200mg per day without crashing their thyroids. It all

depends on how much you give and if you give more than a drop or 2 for a small

child the companion supplements are a must. Add after about 12.5 mg for an

adult.

Some people are able to stop taking armour once their Iodine levels are up. Some

have to stay on armour for a long time until the thyroid heals. The thing with

giving armour is that your thyroid adjusts itself to make less hormone or doesnt

work at optimum levels because it has the help of the armour. A necessary evil

sometimes,to let the thyroid rest or protect the rest of the bodily functions,

but trying to not be dependent on an animal product that your body can

manufacture better itself with proper iodine levels is more ideal.

Cheryl

>

> Won't iodine crash the thyroid? We are already on armour thyroid.

>

> Caryn

[Guest guest]

The thyroid may swell trying to capture the iodine but it will not crash it. Or,

I guess it could crash if you gave ALOT (the bottle?) of iodine at one time, but

i would be more inclined to think that the body couldnt handle that much

pathogen die off and might be contrued as a thyroid crash. 1 to 2 drops of

iodine isnt going to crash it or even the amounts of the Iodine Protocol. There

are people that take 100-200mg per day without crashing their thyroids. It all

depends on how much you give and if you give more than a drop or 2 for a small

child the companion supplements are a must. Add after about 12.5 mg for an

adult.

Some people are able to stop taking armour once their Iodine levels are up. Some

have to stay on armour for a long time until the thyroid heals. The thing with

giving armour is that your thyroid adjusts itself to make less hormone or doesnt

work at optimum levels because it has the help of the armour. A necessary evil

sometimes,to let the thyroid rest or protect the rest of the bodily functions,

but trying to not be dependent on an animal product that your body can

manufacture better itself with proper iodine levels is more ideal.

Cheryl

>

> Won't iodine crash the thyroid? We are already on armour thyroid.

>

> Caryn

[Guest guest]

The thyroid may swell trying to capture the iodine but it will not crash it. Or,

I guess it could crash if you gave ALOT (the bottle?) of iodine at one time, but

i would be more inclined to think that the body couldnt handle that much

pathogen die off and might be contrued as a thyroid crash. 1 to 2 drops of

iodine isnt going to crash it or even the amounts of the Iodine Protocol. There

are people that take 100-200mg per day without crashing their thyroids. It all

depends on how much you give and if you give more than a drop or 2 for a small

child the companion supplements are a must. Add after about 12.5 mg for an

adult.

Some people are able to stop taking armour once their Iodine levels are up. Some

have to stay on armour for a long time until the thyroid heals. The thing with

giving armour is that your thyroid adjusts itself to make less hormone or doesnt

work at optimum levels because it has the help of the armour. A necessary evil

sometimes,to let the thyroid rest or protect the rest of the bodily functions,

but trying to not be dependent on an animal product that your body can

manufacture better itself with proper iodine levels is more ideal.

Cheryl

>

> Won't iodine crash the thyroid? We are already on armour thyroid.

>

> Caryn

[Guest guest]

,

The patch test while not totally scientific can give you an idea of your iodine

levels. Just paint some on somewhere it wont rub off and see how long it lasts.

When i started mine was gone fast. Very fast. Now it stays there for about 10

hours. 24 is the goal.

There is an iodine test that many use if you are into tests and knowing numbers.

The following list is from the Iodine Group

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/iodine/files/

a compilation of resources for obtaining the Iodine loading test.

Hakala Research

885 Parfet Street Unit E

Lakewood, CO 80215

Call and ask for an iodine loading kit. It is $70 to do this test. It does not

include return shipping.

================================================================================\

========

FFP Labs

Dr. Jorg Flechas MD

80 Doctors Drive Ste 3

ville, NC 28792

(1-)

The cost of this test is $80. If it is not ordered by a physician you must tell

them you are ordering it on your own and they will assign you to a nurse

practitioner. When you get the results of this test you can receive a free

consultation with Dr. Flechas. You may also obtain a urine spot test for an

additional $30 for a total of $110 for both test.

Spot / Loading / Bromide test can be obtained for $230

===============================================================================

Vitamin Research Products

http://www.vrp.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProdID=9137

$100 for both the spot and loading test. Kit requires an ordering physician.

If you do not have one contact VRP for more info.

================================================================================\

=

Doctors Data

Pre and post loading - requires an ordering physician. $????

================================================================================\

=End of File

I have never tested my levels, nor my sons. Just started taking it and seeing

the magic!

Cheryl

>

> Cheryl,

>

> Would you recommend doing some kind of iodine deficiency test before

supplementing with it?

>

> thanks

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

The patch test while not totally scientific can give you an idea of your iodine

levels. Just paint some on somewhere it wont rub off and see how long it lasts.

When i started mine was gone fast. Very fast. Now it stays there for about 10

hours. 24 is the goal.

There is an iodine test that many use if you are into tests and knowing numbers.

The following list is from the Iodine Group

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/iodine/files/

a compilation of resources for obtaining the Iodine loading test.

Hakala Research

885 Parfet Street Unit E

Lakewood, CO 80215

Call and ask for an iodine loading kit. It is $70 to do this test. It does not

include return shipping.

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FFP Labs

Dr. Jorg Flechas MD

80 Doctors Drive Ste 3

ville, NC 28792

(1-)

The cost of this test is $80. If it is not ordered by a physician you must tell

them you are ordering it on your own and they will assign you to a nurse

practitioner. When you get the results of this test you can receive a free

consultation with Dr. Flechas. You may also obtain a urine spot test for an

additional $30 for a total of $110 for both test.

Spot / Loading / Bromide test can be obtained for $230

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Vitamin Research Products

http://www.vrp.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProdID=9137

$100 for both the spot and loading test. Kit requires an ordering physician.

If you do not have one contact VRP for more info.

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Doctors Data

Pre and post loading - requires an ordering physician. $????

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I have never tested my levels, nor my sons. Just started taking it and seeing

the magic!

Cheryl

>

> Cheryl,

>

> Would you recommend doing some kind of iodine deficiency test before

supplementing with it?

>

> thanks

>

>

[Guest guest]

Vitamin stores might have Lugols.I only buy online and never been to a health

food store so I dont know for sure.

Swanson Vitamins is where i get mine, the cheapest i have found.

http://www.swansonvitamins.com/LGS001/ItemDetail

I take approx 50mg a day. I use 1 to 2 drops (3mg each drop) internally and the

rest i get transdermally. For my son he gets 25mg daily. Same configuration.

Transdermal application results in only a little less than 1mg absorbtion, so i

use alot. Considering making it myself, the iodine group has a recipe in the

last few days that makes it sound easy!

Cheryl

>

> Thanks Cheryl, I'd never heard of using iodine before. How do you use the

> Lugols and where do I find it? I don't ever recall seeing it in a health

> food store. I just did a quick google on it and I get the impression that

> it needs to be compounded. Do I need an rx to get Lugols solution?

>

[Guest guest]

Iodine is needed by far more than the thyroid. Every cell of the body uses

iodine in some respect.

In cases that it increased TSH or decreased T3 levels i would be interested in

knowing the dosage and if the companion supplements were given.

Mag, Vit C, Se, Niacin, B2, Natural Salt are the supplements of the protocol. If

these things werent given in companion to a high dosage of iodine those effects

might be seen.

It's hard to guess why unless you know what else was being given or not given

and dosage.

There are many kids on iodine at the Iodine group and have not read about this

phenomenon.

Cheryl

> > >

> > > Having worms is just another sign of Iodine Deficiency.

> > >

> > > Lugols solution in water - 1 to 2 drops per day of 2% - will kill the

worms.

> > >

> > > Iodine kills bacteria, virus, parasites, helps the liver remove metals

and will clear up leaky gut, too.

> > >

> > > Cheryl

> > >

> >

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