About the Natural Iodine in The Iodine Protocol
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
Your body uses iodine all over your body, in all of your organs and especially the breasts and prostate. Trillions of cells have a receptor site for iodine and need it — and, sadly, many people are starving themselves of iodine because they think it is radioactive or they think...
The 7 Vitamins and Minerals you need for thyroid health.
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
A healthy thyroid helps regulate your metabolism, energy levels, and overall well-being. Fuel your thyroid for optimal conversion! Vitamin B: Super important for thyroid health. They improve memory, cognitive function, elevate mood and strengthen the immune system. Vitamin C: Reduces thyroid antibodies. Protects the thyroid from oxidative damage. Helps to improve...
Is this you? 24 Common Signs and Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency.
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
Inflammation of the thyroid gland Goiter and Nodules Feelings of weakness Feeling cold all the time Slow mental faculties Unexplainable weight gain Hypothermia Hair Loss Depression and anxiety Constipation Muscle pain Fatigue Early Signs of Iodine Deficiency Include: Weight Gain Fatigue Low Energy Hair Loss/Thinning Dry Skin Cold Intolerance Reduced...
Where To Begin For Improving Your Thyroid Health...
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
Start with testing, then treatment, then re-test again annually. Step #1: Comprehensive Thyroid Panel TestMeasures the levels of thyroid hormones and antibodies in the blood. The results provide important information about thyroid function and help diagnose and monitor conditions such as Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's disease. Available direct to you without...
Breast Pain, Menstrual or Menopausal Mood Swings, Endometriosis?
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
Iodine can relieve breast pain, ovulation pain, premenstrual mood symptoms and help to prevent ovarian cysts. It works by promoting healthy estrogen metabolism, down regulating estrogen receptors and stabilizing estrogen-sensitive tissue in the breasts, uterus, ovaries, and brain. As one paper says, iodine has 'a net anti-estrogenic effect.Iodine’s anti-estrogen effect...
Your thyroid condition has a significant impact on oral health.
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
Certain health conditions like THYROID DISEASE, LYME DISEASE, DIABETES, CANCER, HIV AND OTHER VIRUSES, ANEMIA OR LOW IRON, EATING DISORDERS, are a risk factor for gum disease, especially gingivitis and periodontal diseases. Poor oral health is also linked to heart disease and stroke. The gum tissues in your mouth are...
Iodine Is Not Just For Your Thyroid And There's Mass Confusion On This Topic.
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
Iodine is used all over your body, in all of your organs especially your breasts and prostate. Trillions of cells have a receptor site for iodine and need it — and, sadly, many people are starving themselves of iodine because they think it is radioactive or they think they are allergic to it because of an allergy to shellfish which is not an iodine allergy, it's an allergy to a protein in shellfish.
Weight Gain and Menopause
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
Basic weight loss can easily be controlled if you have reserves in your body. If a person has gained a few pounds, it may be simple to cut back on eating and raise their activity levels. Their energy levels may be good, and they feel healthy - these people don’t have leptin resistance issues, because their health was good enough to keep things under control by keeping food under control and a regular bit of exercise did the trick.
How important is the thyroid for female health?
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
Very important. Your thyroid gland is part of your endocrine system and it plays an integral role in hormone production, regulation and distribution. It is also essential for female gynecological function and reproduction. In fact, your thyroid gland is absolutely critical for the whole body to function biologically and physiologically....
Iodine is an essential element for your health.
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
Getting enough iodine is important. Without iodine, the thyroid gland is not able to produce thyroid hormone.Thyroid hormones affect various parts of the body. It is essential to your metabolism. Your metabolism affects your body's temperature, your heartbeat, your motility and how well you burn calories. If you don't have enough thyroid hormone all of your body processes slow down. That means your body makes less energy, and your metabolism becomes sluggish.
This Can Wreck Your Thyroid!
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
Bromide Toxicity Can Wreck Your Thyroid Function.Bromide toxicity can be a cause of hypothyroidism leading to HASHI’s. Because iodine is so important to proper thyroid function it stands to reason that if you have excess bromide in your body, which acts to displace iodine you will have a iodine shortage and potential reduced levels of thyroid function. So where do we get bromide toxicity? There was a time when iodine was added to flour, that stopped in the 1970's and in place of iodine, bromide was added. There is no benefit to adding bromide to any food. Bromide is also found in flame retardant clothing, furniture covering and pesticides. Bromide may be blocking your thyroid hormone production!
