The 22 hour mark

Well, it would appear that my body does need some iodine supplementation.  Here is a picture @ 22 hours after application: 

There is no trace of any stain of iodine anywhere.  It is sorta hard to see because my skin reflects oddly in the light; but, I assure you there is no trace of any of the iodine left.  According to the article that I referenced earlier, this indicates there is a need for supplementation of iodine.  So, I'm going to go and pick some up from my N.A.E.T. office.  I'll let you know how my progress goes.  Just as an FYI, my daughter wanted to do the test as well and her mark was gone after 12 hours.  This concerns me because thyroid problems run in both sides of the family.  I have had her T4 and TSH levels tested in the past...but they showed as normal.  If she has any issues I want to make sure to catch them as early as possible.  This test may have given me just that information.  I'm going to discuss possibly getting her treatment as well for iodine (I don't know how different the dosages would be for a 10 year old).

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Iodine

If you have never had a thyroid issue I'm sure you have really never considered your iodine levels.  I personally have gone from one extreme to the other.  Where I started out hyperthyroid I am now hypothyroid.  To me, in the beginning, this just resulted in suicidal thoughts and major depressive disorder.  Even a few years into therapy, after getting radioactive iodine to kill part of my thyroid, I still had some really ugly effects.  It wasn't until I switched from using Synthroid to Armour Thyroid.  Most thyroid medication is synthetic any only addressed T4 levels in your body.  Through treatment with many different medications I had learned that I responded better to T3 treatment though this did not get my TSH to the desired levels.  Upon doing some research on Armour I convinced my doctor to change my treatment to using only it.  Armour not only has T4 but also T3 and trace amounts of T2 and T1.  I have been on the same dosage for over two years (whereas before I was always getting increased about every 6 months). 

This change in medication, though, did not eliminate all of the problems.  You've read where I've joked about my weight.  The truth is, since being zapped 13 years ago I have been gaining weight at a rather high rate of speed.  Where I couldn't get above 115 I can now hardly get under 170.  Now, since getting off of the test medication I have dropped 8 pounds...but that is still a far cry from all that I have gained.  While I was at my N.A.E.T. appointment today I read an article they had in the office about Iodine Fulfillment Therapy.  Here I read that though I am getting treatment for hypothyroidism that I could still have an iodine deficiency.  Towards the end of the article (which can be read here if you didn't click the last link) there is a simple test for checking your iodine absorption rate.  Well, I'm doing the test.  I'm about 5 hours into it and it is looking like I'll be needing some iodine.  Here, look for yourself:

This picture is upon initial application...

the second picture is at the 5 hour mark...

It would appear that my skin is readily absorbing the iodine.  I'll keep you posted on the progress through the 24 hour mark.  Hey, if getting my iodine levels where they should be can possibly eliminate the need for medication, I am all for it!  I can get the iodine supplements from my chiropractor's office and start treatment as soon as tomorrow if the need is proven to exist.

Soap box word of caution

I just wanted to mention that (in regards to the previous post) tea tree oil is toxic to cats.  So if you use any products with this wonderful oil in it make sure to keep them out of reach of you lovely little feline friends.  Make sure you wash your hands well after handling tea tree oil before you pet fluffy.  And never use any type of soap with tea tree oil in it to wash your furry little friends of the kitty persuasion...not even actual cat soaps (which hopefully have already been removed from the market). 

And just so you know, Sweetie never came in contact with this oil. 

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Hello, did you miss me?

I haven't posted since the passing of Sweetie not because I've been that upset (though I was) but because I haven't had much extra time lately. My plumbing has been a bit of a nightmare in my house. I would go into detail; but, it's just not worth it. I have also had bronchitis which made my voice go into the realms of "the sexy voice" for quite some time. I didn't want to type for fear that I would send out the wrong vibe or something:) I am almost well and my voice is back to normal. I did have to get off the drug study I was on. I was testing a newer heavy duty strength version of Astelin. I was convinced that it was making me gain weight; but, nobody believed me. In order to get over the phlemies I had to take some medication that was not allowed by the study and therefore could not participate any longer. That has been almost two weeks now and I have lost 8 pounds. I truly do think it was the medication! I haven't done anything different except eat nearly a whole container of brownies at work this week. No, the brownies are not a usual thing for me. I have for the most part eliminated sugar from my diet. The brownies just attacked me and forced themselves down my throat. I did not enjoy it at all...nor did I cover them in butter and heat them slightly to make them ooey gooey and warm. No, not I! Well, maybe I did. At any rate, since I don't do it too often I decided it would just be a pre-thanksgiving treat.

Speaking of cutting out sugar; the reason I decided to severely limit it in my diet was due in part to the outbreaks of acne I had been having on my face, neck, chest and back. I have suffered from zits since puberty without any relief. I can safely say that I have finally found relief...and it wasn't too too difficult once I got the right combination of treatments. First of all, using Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree and Hemp soap. Second, starting pro-biotics (consuming Kefir and taking pro-biotic capsules). Third, using a couple moisturizers from Herbal Luxuries (HL). Forth, using a trusted o.t.c. zit cream. And lastly, improving my diet and limiting sugar. My face and skin, for the first time since I was about 10 has no acne! Not even an oil plug (which I had quite a few of since my face is just one big oil slick).

This is my routine for cleansing my face...in case you're interested...wash with Dr. Bronner's soap...dry face...apply thin layer of otc zit cream (with benzoyl peroxide)...after at least 5 minutes apply moisturizer (AM moisturizer is HL Aloe Manuka Gel, PM moisturizer is HL Anti-Acne Facial Massage Treatment Serum). And that's it. A couple times a week I will do an herbal steaming followed by an herbal mask and/or my homemade facial scrub (if you want the recipe, drop me a line). It did take a little while to get everything cleared out of my skin (the oil plugs don't like coming out on their own) but it was well worth it. The other areas of skin that had issues with acne have cleared up as well (I only do the above routine on my face). This leads me to believe that the acne itself was more of a candida derived infection as if I stop taking pro-biotics it does return with a vengeance. I have been on numerous treatments since high school for acne and this is the first that has ever worked. (FYI...I haven't gotten any dry skin from the zit cream when I use the moisturizers mentioned above.)

If you are interested in some good skin care products check out Herbal Luxuries and see all of the all natural items they offer!! I would not recommend something that I personally didn't trust to use myself. This stuff works! And I love it!

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