Eastern Europe appears to be gearing up for nuclear war as the Romanian government reportedly hands out potassium iodide pills to its citizens. The Romanian Ministry of Health, in conjunction with other government leaders, announced a campaign to “inform the population on how to administer and store potassium iodide tablets” in anticipation of a nuclear conflict. “The … Continue reading In preparation for nuclear war, Romania issues potassium iodide pills to citizens
Radiation at Extremely Low Levels
Radiation at extremely low levels is a health hazard that medicine is not dealing with because it uses dangerous levels of radiation in both its diagnosis and treatment of disease. Radiation hazards have been grossly underestimated because they have to be. If they were not then both the medical industry and the atomic power industry … Continue reading Radiation at Extremely Low Levels
Iodine and Immune System Strength
The body’s ability to resist infection and disease is hindered by long-term deficiency in essential vitamins and minerals. Importantly poor immune response is correlated with impaired thyroid function; a deficiency in iodine can greatly affect the immune system because low levels of iodine lead to problems with the thyroid gland. In sufficient amounts iodine can not only … Continue reading Iodine and Immune System Strength
Edible seaweed is packed with iodine for improved thyroid health
Seaweed is a type of alga that grows in the sea. Not only is it a food source for some forms of marine life, it also serves as a source of nutrition for humans. Seaweed is known for containing high amounts of iodine, an essential mineral used by the body to produce thyroid hormones. These … Continue reading Edible seaweed is packed with iodine for improved thyroid health
Thyroid Cancer & Iodine
Medical ignorance is epidemic and nowhere is this more evident than in how contemporary medicine views and treats thyroid cancer. Overtreatment of thyroid cancer with radioactive iodine is rampant even though there is substantial uncertainty about the indications for radioactive iodine for thyroid cancer. Radioactive iodine absorbed by the thyroid can injure the gland. There was a large increase … Continue reading Thyroid Cancer & Iodine
Selenium Benefits, Foods, & Deficiency: All You Need to Know
Source: Selenium Benefits, Foods, & Deficiency: All You Need to Know by Dr. Edward Group Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral that supports your body in many ways. It contributes to reproductive health,[1] thyroid health,[2] and helps reduce DNA damage due to its antioxidant nature in certain forms.[3] Nuts, seeds, beans, and some vegetables are rich in selenium, but … Continue reading Selenium Benefits, Foods, & Deficiency: All You Need to Know
Potassium Iodide: Radiation Protection, Benefits, & Side Effects
Source: Potassium Iodide: Radiation Protection, Benefits, & Side Effects by Dr. Edward Group Potassium Iodide is a white, odorless chemical compound made up of 76% iodine and 23% potassium. You might also see it represented by its chemical formula, KI: K for potassium and I for iodine. As a supplement, KI exists in tablet or liquid form. Potassium iodide’s most … Continue reading Potassium Iodide: Radiation Protection, Benefits, & Side Effects
Training too long and hard can damage your thyroid
One of the biggest misconceptions about working out is that the more tired a person is after a session, the more effective the exercise was. In truth, healthcare experts are actually against overtraining as it can have a huge toll on the health of your thyroid. Exercise must be done in moderation. Otherwise, it will only bring additional … Continue reading Training too long and hard can damage your thyroid
Vegans may be at risk for iodine deficiency, according to new study
Giving up entire categories of food can be a good idea from a health standpoint, but it’s important to be smart about it. You can certainly give up soda or sweets without missing out on anything your body needs, but it’s a different story when it comes to other food groups. For example, most people … Continue reading Vegans may be at risk for iodine deficiency, according to new study
Iodine and Hyperthyroidism
Source: Iodine and Hyperthyroidism by Dr. Edward Group Your thyroid gland produces the hormones that control and regulate your metabolism. Iodine is the fuel it runs on. Too little iodine and you may experience hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid does not produce enough hormones. Conversely, hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid produces too much of the thyroid … Continue reading Iodine and Hyperthyroidism
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 