It’s always best to solve the root of a problem that is causing conditional symptoms. If you have symptoms of hypothyroidism, fibrocystic breasts, fatigue, or brain fog, you may want to rule out iodine deficiency as a potential cause or contributor. Iodine functions as a chelating agent, a powerful antioxidant, and as a player in the metabolism of many other hormones, including adrenal and sex hormones— so it’s important to be sure you have enough!

UPDATE: Traces of radioactive I-131 have been found in the US from (Spring 2011) Japan reactor releases[6] and years of above ground a-bomb testing[7].  

Iodine Facts:

• Radioactive Iodine from Japan has been detected in trace amounts in California and other states.[2]
• Over 80% of the people in the Midwest are iodine deficient see test below[1].
• Iodine is responsible for the production for all the hormones in the body
• Acidic chemistry is a major factor in any diseases. Iodine alkalizes PH.
• Iodine deficiency can cause mental retardation, goiter, increased child and infant mortality, infertility.
• Iodine is displaced by more aggressive elements (fluorine, chlorine and bromine). Most municipal water supplies chlorinate.  Hot tubs or pools disinfect with chlorine or bromine both absorbed by the skin.  Fluoridated tooth paste contains between 0.25% and 0.75% poisonous neurotoxic Fluorine compounds.[3]
• It is a  wonderful antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal agent for topical use. [4]

Most US soils are iodine deficient

Rain Mercury and aluminum contamination have made most US soils low in iodine. (Black is Greatest) .  To contact health care professionals that work with iodine see th is link.

Simple self-test for iodine deficiency and simple way to add some to your body:  This is for educational purposes. 

1. Simply dip a clean ball of cotton in inexpensive red-tinged USP tincture of iodine from any drugstore. Paint a 2-inch circle of tincture of iodine on soft skin tissue, such as the inner arm or thigh.

2. Now wait: if the yellow-orange stain takes more than 6 hours to disappear, you are likely to be iodine-replete. If the stain is absorbed quickly (within 1–3 hours), your body may need a higher iodine intake. Note: Accurate, more useful results can be obtained only through laboratory testing. With actual numbers, you and your healthcare provider can work together to appropriately replete your iodine levels.

About on third of the world soils are iodine deficient

Costal areas typically have adequate iodine levels however many inland areas are deficient.

Beneficial Iodine displaced by Mercury, Chlorine Bromine and Fluorine

We are more concerned at this time about the neurotoxic and other health risks from Fluoridated tooth pastes and Fluorine compounds added to most public drinking waters.[3]  Bromine/chlorinated drinking water pool disinfectants displace the less reactive iodine.

For more health questions and concerns consult your doctor.  We at Rocky Flats Gear are committed to education and improving public health.  www.rockyflatsgear.com

Related Links: 

[1] http://www.captureyourhealth.com/Iodine.html

[2] http://articles.latimes.com/2011/apr/02/local/la-me-0402-milk-traces-20110402

[3] http://www.fluoridealert.org/pmullenix.htm

A wonderful site that covers many aspects of iodine.

[4] http://iodine4health.com/overviews/uses/panam_uses.htm

[5] http://www.examiner.com/holistic-health-in-west-palm-beach/many-americans-are-iodine-deficient-are-you-one-of-them

Traces of radioactive I-131 have been found in the US from Japan reactor releases.  (Spring 2011)

[6] http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2011/03/low_levels_of_radioactive_i-131_found_in_massachusetts_rainwater.html

[7] http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/causes/i131

[8] http://thyroid.about.com/library/derry/bl2a.htm

[9] http://thyroid.about.com/library/derry/bl2a.htm