IODINE: The Forgotten Medicine

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iodine, breast cancer, thyroid, goiter, hypothyroid

Before the introduction of the synthetic drugs that are used today, iodine was one of the most beneficial and universal medicines used by physicians around the world. Iodine was effective for everything: to heal wounds and disease, destroy bacteria, viruses, and pathogens, and to prevent cancer. Once one of the most commonly used medicines in the world, iodine was “forgotten” in favor of new pharmaceutical drugs.  

Now we are seeing the consequences of forgetting this essential mineral—skyrocketing rates of cancer, an epidemic of thyroid dysfunction, and great difficulties with detoxification. Fortunately, not everyone has forgotten what this amazing mineral can do, and integrative medical practitioners are ushering in an era where iodine is making a comeback. It is a highly effective treatment with virtually no side effects – unlike modern drugs. I absolutely believe there are cases and times in which drugs are extremely important, and in fact, life saving. However, these drugs also come with long lists of side effects that often require other drugs to treat the problems they created in the first place! Today, drugs are used for every condition - even vitamin and mineral deficiencies. We are not deficient in drugs. We are deficient in vitamins and minerals, a healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle.   Click to Continue...

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Q. Dear Terry, “I have been to the doctor several times to be treated for a toenail fungus, but everything I tried doesn’t seem to work.  Is there any kind of natural remedy that you know may be successful?” Sandy J., Albany, NY

A. Dear Sandy, I think you might want to try oil of oregano. I am aware of others that tried this remedy and it has been very effective. What seems to work best is to look for oregano oil in softgel capsules. I would think usually about 150 mg per capsule. When the skin is affected, I think it’s good to topically treat it but also to treat it internally. I would take two capsules of oregano oil three times daily for about a week to 10 days. Additionally, pierce a capsule with a pin and squeeze the oil around the area affected by fungus. You may also want to use a q-tip saturated with oregano oil so that you can apply it under the toenail. I have seen excellent results with this treatment.

Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.

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Terry's healthy comment of the week:

Have you seen all the recent news reports warning people to avoid 30 different herbs if they're taking certain medications like warfarin, a blood thinner? (Also sold under brand names of Coumadin and others...) It's funny how the media always says "Stop taking the herbs!" when they should really be saying, "Stop taking the rat poison drugs!" Warfarin, as many of you already know, is indeed made out of rat poison. It's not an urban legend, it's a chemical fact. It works to kill rats by thinning their blood until they die from internal bleeding -- the same result experienced by some patients who overdose on the drug. Interestingly, the media never tells people to stop swallowing rat poison... they'd rather scare you into avoiding herbs.

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria:

Sow Righteousness

Did you know God's kingdom operates on a system of sowing and reaping? Have you heard the saying, "What goes around, comes around?" That's really a spiritual principle. What you sow, you will reap. But I love what it says in today's verse that when we sow righteousness, we'll reap a sure reward.

Sowing righteousness simply means doing the right thing in the sight of God. It's obeying the Word no matter what the circumstances may look like. It means showing kindness even when it's undeserved. It's walking in love and keeping the peace when you really want to say something different. When you sow righteousness, you'll reap a sure reward. That's because God Himself is going to pay you back. He is the One who will multiply you when you honor Him.

Today, keep doing the right thing even if the wrong thing is happening. Sow righteousness. Stay in faith; keep believing because He who promised is faithful. There's a sure reward in store for you!

A Prayer for Today

Father God, thank You for the principle of sowing and reaping. Thank You for setting up a system that blesses me as I bless others. Show me how to sow righteousness today and let me honor You in all I do. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

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Motivational Thought for the Day "In minds crammed with thoughts, organs clogged with toxins, and bodies stiffened with neglect, there is just no space for anything else." — Alison Rose Levy: Health journalist and coach

Today's Scripture:
…he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward (Proverbs 11:18, NIV).