Iodine was the first antiseptic and anti-inflammatory substance - absorbed by primitive creatures from the sea around them. The thyroid was developed by higher animals, not to regulate heat, but to continue to supply these functions. Finally, warm-blooded animals developed thyroid hormones (T4 and T3), the function of which was to regulate heat production in cells.

Humans discovered iodine, and it was recognized as essential to human health to prevent hypothyroidism & goiters and used as an antiseptic and antibacterial. Many organs other than the thyroid require iodine, particularly the breasts - breast cysts and diseases can be caused by a lack - and the brain, which is protected from some kinds of stroke by iodine released into the carotid sinus. We see the importance of iodine in a wide arena in the body.

This class addresses:

• Why iodine is very important for breast tissue
• Why fluoride, chlorine, and bromine wreak havoc on this system and how to counteract the effects
• How low iodine, Hashimoto's, and Hypothyroid are similar but different
• How to palpate the thyroid
• How to do a simple iodine content test of foods
• Comparisons of the various iodine tests for the body
• Goiter
• Hyaluronic acid and restoring cartilaginous tissue
• Herbs and foods to provide iodine and improve uptake
• and more!