RE: A New You - Every 7 Years?
To everyone in this line of commenting—
Gluten is certainly a culprit in some of these issues- I myself have been gluten free for over a year now and it has helped me in many areas
Secondly and VERY IMPORTANTLY
(This is not medical advice, I’m only expressing my opinion)
Iodine is a necessary nutrient for thyroid function however those with any thyroid disfunction may have severe adverse effects from taking iodine in larger than daily recommended values. This is especially true in those with Hashimotos/ autoimmune thyroid issues. It can cause an auto immune attack and or cause t4 levels to rise significantly. I do not mean to discredit you @spencercoffman - this is just something that you should absolute speak to a doctor about before starting.
It’s even recommended that those with hashimotos, completely avoid iodine rich foods like seaweed because of the adversity of having too much iodine.
Just wanted to throw that out there.
Yes, thank you. Don't worry, you are not offending me. I am speaking from years of health experience obtained through both myself and others.
Iodine can indeed be harmful if you have an existing thyroid problem. However, it can also help. It will only help if you have a pure form of iodine. The toxins have to be removed. This is why "detoxified iodine" should be used. In addition, when you only place one drop in a glass of water that is a pretty safe dosage.
Still, you should always consult a medical professional (preferably your doctor) before doing any kind of treatment. Your doctor knows you and what you are on. If you add anything they will know how it will effect everything else you are doing.
Therefore, before doing anything you read online, check with someone who knows and understands your specific condition.
When it comes down to it- a lot is unknown about thyroid function and dysfunction for that matter. It’s hard to determine what is truly helpful and what’s is harmful ... research in general is often limited to big pharmaceutical companies and supportive drugs rather than curative. It’s a shame.