re: Many Could Benefit of Treatment of Low-Normal Thyroid Function

AlexaIn2006 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:14:25 GMT

I did the iodine test patch my painting a 3 x 3 inch square on my inner wrist. I documented this by taking photos every hour so I could compare them and see how they it absorbed. It was GONE in 3.5 hours! I documented this with photos, I couldn't believe it. I have Hashitoxicosis. I have both markers for Hashimotos and Graves and the thyroid eye disease which comes in the form of achy eyes.

re: Many Could Benefit of Treatment of Low-Normal Thyroid Function

georgef_203 — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:52:32 GMT

Regarding the issue of hypothyroidism - I live in an iodine deficient area (Central America). Each three months, I test for iodine deficiency by painting a patch of 2% or 3% tincture of iodine on the thin skin at the base of the abdomen or high on the inside of a thigh. the size depends on wieght (at 190lbs I use a silver dollar sized patch). if any portion of the patch is still visible after 24 hours, then there is no deficiency. If the patch is absorbed within 24 hours, there is a deficiency, which is treated by painting another patch until it lasts 24 hours. I think that i might have read about this method from Dr. Mercola or Dr. David G. Williams some years ago. It is quick, easy, cheap, and seems to work well. Any comments about this method?