Hello!

Well, I have nothing to compare it to, as I only took the organic tablets (Standard Process from my chiropractor) for 8 days before I got my detoxified iodine on February 2nd. (BTW, after those 8 days on the tablets I visited a niece with two cats in her house. I WAS severely allergic, but spent 8 HOURS there with NOT ONE allergic symptom!!!!!!) The tablets were 3mg each, and I took one a day, but I don't know exactly how MUCH of that 3mg I was actually absorbing.

My results have been astounding throughout this whole period of time.

I started out slow: 1 drop twice daily the first week, with the weekend OFF.
Two drops twice daily the 2nd week, with the weekend OFF.
Three drops twice daily the third week, with the weekend OFF.
And when I got to four, after the 2nd day I started detoxing BAD, with horrible headache that didn't repond to anything. I'd had them before, and Dr. Shevin's salt-water protocol had always worked but it didn't work with this one.

I realized my colon was backed up, and took 1 tablespoon of castor oil, and had a bowel movement 6 hours later which literally took my headache away entirely! The next morning, I did a salt-water cleanse and relieved myself quite a bit more.

I did get impatient twice, and took more than "my plan" listed above. The first time, I put about 15 drops (3mg's worth) on my belly. Within minutes, I got very warm indeed, however my heart palpitated terribly...it was quite scary. It resolved in about ten minutes time). The 2nd time I got impatient, the results were not favorable either, but I'm trying to remember what they were....

Pretty much proof-positive to ME that this stuff is quite powerful, and highly absorbable!

The good points:
The first thing I noticed was increased energy. I was quite tired and depressed before implementing iodine, and looking at having to increase my thyroid meds. I...felt...good! Very good. Lots more energy and clarity of mind.

After a couple of weeks, developing hyPERthyroid symptoms, (sweaty palms, quickened heartrate, nervousness) I broke my thyroid pills in half, according to Dr Brownstein's protocol in his office. (Look at last paragraph of first article on THIS page!) Three weeks later, on March 1, 2007, I stopped taking the thyroid meds altogether!

During this time period, I also noticed that thickness and "rubberyness" was dissipating from my breast tissue. I could now sleep on my stomach without having to move my breasts from the pain laying on them caused. I NOW have VERY soft and pliable breasts. I have dropped a full cup size...from a D to a C. (I am VERY happy about that!...I'm not so sure about my hubby, though! lol)

All in all, I feel like a new woman! I have much softer skin, also, no longer needing any kind of lotion whatsoever on hands or shins (which were the worst). My eyesight is improving to the point that I really need to get to the eyedoctor and have my prescription reduced!

I am doing so well that I decided to undergo a water-only fast, starting on March 12, 2007. Today is day 23 of that fast, which is NOW my longest fast. (My previously longest fast was 22 days long).

When fasting, all the experts will tell you to stand up very slowly, as a sudden rise can cause light-headedness, possibly resulting in fainting. This was the case in my last fasts. I learned to stand up very slowly.

This has NOT been a problem with this fast! I even "experimented" from my own bed, getting up quickly, knowing that if my body couldn't handle it, I'd drop back down in bed. No problem...no problems whatsoever! (Don't worry, I'm not being silly about this...I am still being careful!)

You're also pretty weak by this time, in a fast. On my 22-day fast, it was becoming a struggle to endure, and it was why I ultimately stopped. I was just getting too weak and had to call it quits!

I am now just as strong as ever! I even RAN this morning...HARD...(a short distance), because a storm was coming and I had left my empty trash bin in the alley. I didn't want it to blow away (it's a large and expensive one) and I wanted to outrun the storm. I was totally blown away by my ability to do this! I wasn't even winded!

I was putting ONE drop of Iodine on my arm every day during this fast, but I have actually put three drops on my skin for the last three days now, as my thyroid felt a need. I was beginning to feel pressure there again, so I now put two drops directly ON my thyroid, and within minutes the pressure subsides! I must not have reached saturation just yet!

I am beginning to believe that the fasting clinics sorely need to be made aware of Iodine deficiency, and their success stories will increase exponentially!!!

Now that I've got Iodine in my life, I KNOW that this fast will be my total health makeover, and that I won't have to worry about any more longterm fasting. Fasting is the ultimate cleanser, the ultimate healer, and I plan to stick to it for 40 days (God Willing) for a total healing of my body. My intestines have been a problem for me for most of my life, and I can tell that a LOT of "gutwork" is still being done. (I am still expelling a lot of gas from both ends!)

Thank GOD for leading me to iodine!

I hope this post answers your questions!