View of completed rail construction outside HOLLY HOUSE (Dec 2011).

You may be pleased to know that as of November 2011 light rail construction outside the clinic on our section of University Avenue is practically complete.

As of Nov. 30, contractor crews restored two lanes of traffic to both the north and south sides of University Avenue between Emerald Street and Hamline Avenue. Weather permitting, some work will continue over the winter on the tracks and stations in the center but, by comparison, it will only be minor.

If you haven’t been to western University Avenue in St. Paul in a while, check out the new smooth roadway, sidewalks, pavers, streetlights, passenger shelters and pedestrian push buttons. The three-mile stretch between Emerald Street at the Minneapolis-St. Paul border and Hamline Avenue is vastly improved.

We wish to extend a big Thank You! to all of our clients for their patience and support throughout more than a half a year of commuting through a shifting landscape of congestion, dust, and rugged terrain! May your cruise be smooth hereafter!

Parking
As always, parking will be available on the east and west sides of the Midtown Commons building. Access these lots directly from University Avenue or from Myrtle Avenue to the south.

. . . and thank you for all the great feedback on my two presentation (most of which was positive):

1. Putting Out the Fire of Chronic Inflammation
2. Walking with Forgiveness, Gratitude, and Grace

For your information, the slides are now posted to this website.

Though we are sorry that they don’t represent a much more comprehensive record of the event containing all of the wonderful faces that attended, we do have just a few photos to share. You can enlarge them by clicking on them.

We hope to see you again soon.

In this presentation, as indicated in the title, Dr. Pat chooses to highlight three of the most powerful positive emotional experiences available. She enlightens us by augmenting our awareness of our emotional condition and its consequences and she empowers us by identifying specific Young Living essential oil products most relevant to achieving the emotional experience that we desire.

Topics addressed include the following:

• Identifying emotions in the physical body
• Linking illness with destructive emotions
• Ending pain and suffering by releasing destructive emotions
• Nurturing peace and joy through the affirmation of positive emotions
• Getting to know Young Living products that support emotional healing and well being

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• Products indicated in the slides may be purchased from our online stores located in the “Nature’s Pharmacy” section of this site or by contacting us at our clinic.
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The intent of Dr. Pat’s following slide presentation is to:

• Establish inflammation as a major component present in most serious chronic disease
• Explain why it is important for you to avoid chronic inflammation
• Help you identify whether you are chronically inflamed
• Describe what inflammation is in physiological terms so that you know what you are dealing with
• Prescribe lifestyle steps and Young Living essential oil products that you can take to prevent, reduce, or eliminate chronic inflammation

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Other Notes:

• Products indicated in the slides may be purchased from our online stores located in the “Nature’s Pharmacy” section of this site or by contacting us at our clinic.
• Contact us at the clinic, if you are interested in any of the lab tests mentioned or even unmentioned.
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The Hidden Link

Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Prostate Cancer, ADHD, Skin Disease and Thyroid Disease often share a very interesting and frequently overlooked condition. All of these serious health challenges have been associated with poor iodine status. ¹ Does this surprise you? It did me.

Iodine Levels Affect Many Tissue Types

Although low iodine intake is most commonly associated with thyroid issues, it turns out that it affects many other tissues in the body as well, including the breasts, ² other endocrine glands, ³ and the brain. ⁴

A Widespread Challenge

Having become aware of this “hidden link”, I began regular urine testing for iodine status not only on myself but on many of my patients too. I was amazed at how many individuals had results that indicated a risk for future health challenges. How did this problem become so widespread?

What Happened to Iodized Salt Intake?

Part of the answer to the question of why we are finding low iodine levels is the declining use of iodized table salt.

During the 1920s, the US government thought it had solved the problem of low iodine intake by iodizing table salt. (see the Akron study in the sidebar to the right.) Today, however, people consume less iodized salt due to concerns about the implications of dietary salt for health in general and the development of high blood pressure in specific. Others choose to avoid toxic additives added to iodized commercial salt to improve flow and other non-nutritionally related properties. (Note: I do not recommend the addition of iodized salt to the diet due to the toxicity of the flow agents. There are better ways to get iodine).

Even if people were consuming iodized salt as they once had, research indicates that the level of iodine in iodized salt, though sufficient to prevent goiter and overt thyroid dysfunction in most cases, would not be sufficient for the needs of other tissues in the body once the thyroid’s needs had been met. ⁵

Corresponding with decreased consumption of iodized salt, thyroid disease and the incidence of goiter is on the rise. ⁶

Toxins Block Iodine Uptake

In addition to low iodized salt and iodine intake, we are now exposed to high levels of toxins in our food and our environment which can block iodine uptake. Most prominently, these include the following:

• The halogen group such as Bromide
  used in some white flour bakery products, pools and hot tubs, certain medications, carbonated drinks, fumigants, and computers
• Chlorine
  used in pools and hot tubs, bleach and sugar substitutes
• Perchlorate
  used in car air bags, leather tanning, fireworks, computers and rocket fuels
• Fluoride
  used in dental products, municipal water sources, tooth paste and mouth wash

These toxins are more readily taken up by the body and, once present, inhibit the utilization of iodine. ⁷ See the right side bar for research findings linking toxins, iodine, and breast cancer.

What Can You Do To Avoid These Health Challenges?

So what can you do? Is your level of iodine optimal for good health? How do you know if you have toxic halogens blocking uptake or causing other dysfunction in your body?

Fortunately, we can answer your questions. HOLLY HOUSE now offers an inexpensive 24 hour urine test called the Iodine Loading Test, which can measure your current levels of iodine. In addition it can also measure levels of bromide and fluoride to determine if any of these toxins are interfering with your iodine uptake. Once your levels are assessed, you will know if you need to correct any imbalance found. If indicated, we are able to guide you through detoxifying your body and support your return to health using a whole food and supplement based program. During and following the program we retest your urine to determine your status and continue to correct any imbalances found.

Very much like the new awareness of the importance of Vitamin D, iodine is now beginning to be recognized as one of our most important minerals. Iodine is not just for the thyroid, ovaries, prostate, and other endocrine glands, but also the brain, skin, and breasts. Discover your current levels and whether toxic halides are blocking your uptake. Call our office today to get your test kit. If your results indicate your iodine levels are low or if toxins are blocking your uptake, we can help you correct these imbalances and help ensure your optimal health in the years to come.

If you have any questions in regard to iodine or the Iodine Loading Test make sure you post them below and I will get back to you.

References:

The Akron Study

Research results that led to the decision to add iodine to table salt in the early 20th century came out of the Midwest, an area where many individuals suffered from goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid. One such study was conducted in Akron, Ohio, where 56% of school aged girls developed goiter. Iodine was known to be low in Ohio due to deficient soils and low sea food intake. Girls developed more problems than boys due to the high need for iodine for breast development during puberty.

Over 4,400 children were involved in the study. Approximately half the children in the group were given iodine at the level of 9 mg (This is 100x the current RDA) per day for 2.5 years. The other half was given no iodine. The group which did not receive the iodine developed a 22% incidence of goiter. The group receiving the iodine developed a 0.2% incidence of goiter. ⁸

Due to the results of this research and other studies, authorities recognized iodine as an essential mineral in the eradication of goiter. Soon thereafter, they chose a strategy to iodize table salt as the means to reduce the incidence of goiter and thyroid dysfunction in the United States. ⁹

An Italian Study Concerning the Diagnosis of ADHD In Children

In an Italian study researchers discovered that children from one region of the country had higher levels of impaired psycho neurological development than those from another region. After studying the mothers’ levels of thyroid hormone Free and Total T4, and the pituitary hormone, TSH, they found that mothers in the area with children of higher impaired development had significantly lower levels of thyroid function during their pregnancies than those in other areas of the country. This low thyroid function was then correlated with low iodine status. Though low iodine status did not necessarily result in thyroid dysfunction in the mother’s offspring, it did affect the biochemistry and the development of the brain and result in behavioral disorders.

A ten year follow up study found that ADHD was diagnosed in 69% of the low iodine offspring where as 0% was diagnosed in an area sufficient in iodine. Sufficient iodine was directly implicated with good neurological development and improved long range outcome. ¹⁰

Studies of Iodine and Breast Cancer

In a study done by Dr. David Brownstein, patients with breast cancer were found to be significantly higher in the toxin bromide than patients without breast cancer. ¹¹

Other researchers found a direct link between low iodine status resulting from inadequate dietary sources and toxin blockage and the development of both fibrocystic breast disease and breast cancer. ¹²

Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities specifically designed to support your physical, mental-emotional, and spiritual body.

Use the comment form below this post to let us know of any topics that you would like us to address.

Correcting Disease in the Physical Body

We completed the first class of the series this past Saturday. In this workshop, we focused on manifestations of physical illness. We began with a specific prayer to support our alignment with God. Then we worked with clearing many types of conditions including colds, allergies, autoimmune disease, and many other physical manifestation of imbalance. We learned how to clear it from the body/mind using condition specific bio energetic clearings and specific therapeutic grade essential oils in a state of prayer.

Here are some photos of the class:
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Note that the third and fourth photos depict participants moving their hands up and down while pressing palms together to stimulate a spinal reflex, an integral component to the clearing process.

Alignment to God with essential oils II

Correcting Non-Resourceful Emotions and Shadow Archetypes

In Alignment to God II we focused on the mental emotional conditions underlying the development of most disease. We learned the states of non resourceful emotion and the most common shadow archetypes which can lead to unhappiness and disease. We also learned the positive emotions which lead to the release in the body/mind of positive healing endorphins. We implemented specific bio energetic clearings with prayer for these non resourceful states and shadow archetypes and introduced the therapeutic grade essential oils and blends which added blessings to our prayers.

Alignment to God with essential oils III

Aligning with God’s Grace for Healing

This workshop went behind physical ailments, thoughts, and emotions to address the frequency and health of the energy body, a foundational platform upon which our experience rests.

Participants acheived a profound prayer/meditative state. We learned a powerful exercise for clearing imbalance. We also experienced multiple visualizations and meditations designed to help balance and nourish our bio energetic fields. All exercises were accompanied by essential oils specifically selected by Dr. Pat to support our efforts.

Your Comments and Questions

We dedicate the following section to your comments and questions regarding this workshop. Whether you took our recent session or a previous one or even if you have yet to participate and have a question or two, connect with us about the workshop here.

How did you feel about the workshop?

Have you been able to use any of the clearings?

Would you like to share your results?

If you value your experience, please share the workshop with your friends.

Attendees rated their experience on several markers. On average they scored it a 4.6 on a one through five scale. With five being the best. We are glad that they have given us something to shoot for.

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Some comments left by workshop participants:

“Loved the class. I feel it was helpful in encouraging personal empowerment. Great! Great!! Thank You! Have enjoyed all things I have heard and learned.”

Sandra Jaworski

I absolutely loved the class and especially appreciate your teaching style. I also really enjoyed the energy present within the class too! The information was incredibly valuable and, yes, I have started using MRT! I actually had a massage client earlier today and I used MRT to see which oil blend I should use with this client. I have several pre-made oils with various Young Living oils added to my base oil, i.e., one for energizing, one for relaxation, etc. The MRT worked marvelously and took the guesswork out of the equation. This will only feel more natural as time goes on and I use it more and more. Thank you!

Ken Rogers

Patricia, I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge and really creating a space where we have heart centered relationships formed within your Guidance at Your Fingertips class. I have used MRT since 2004 and am always looking to improve my skills and you definitely were the one to seek out. I value your expertise in energy medicine and look forward to the Alignment I, II and III classes to further my education and to be able to share this with others. You have a great spirit and I am grateful for being in the presence of it.

Elizabeth Laliberte

“Good opportunity to learn how to connect with personal intuition and tap into greater knowledge of self.”

Catherine Guertin

“I am very much looking forward to practicing MRT.”

Rick McGehran

“Really informative. Can’t wait to put it to use.”

Katie Blake

“It was my first class with Dr. Pat and I will be attending more.”

Deb Zenk

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Please feel free to use the comments box below for your communication needs. Whether you took our recent workshop or a previous one or even if you have yet to participate and have a question or two, connect with us about the workshop here.

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Has it surprised you or taken you in any unexpected directions?

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The Fukushima Nuclear Plant

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Excessive radiation released during the recent emergency in Fukushima, Japan helps us realize that dangers caused by unforeseen events at nuclear power generating plants pose a realistic threat to our well being. Living with nuclear generators means that we must all be better prepared for the possibility of a nuclear disaster, including Minnesotans. Currently, there are 104 active nuclear reactors located across the United States. With aging plants, increasingly severe weather patterns, global warming, and increasing population density, risk of nuclear accidents increase but by implementing the protective steps that we can take suggested by this post, we empower ourselves to ensure the best outcome possible in the event of such an emergency.

Introduction
Nuclear Reactors in the US
Dangerous Health Effects of Nuclear Radiation
When Things Go Wrong
Levels and Signs of Radiation Sickness
Radioactive Isotopes – How They Affect Us
Preparing for Radiation Exposure
Ensure that Sufficient Reserves of Iodine are Present
Build Your Own Natural Pharmacy and Super Food Supply
Take Heart by Taking Action
How to Obtain Related Products and Services
Comments, Questions, and More Info

Introduction

I am surely not alone when I say that I find the threat of nuclear disaster in Japan following the powerful earthquake and tsunami unimaginable. What more can a people endure? First the earth shakes, then massive waves of water pour over coast lines and sea walls to sweep away homes and livelihoods, now plumes of smoke ominously rise above nuclear power generating plants. Radiation threatens the lives of the people, their land, and their water. The people of Japan have suffered too much in too little time and Americans watch with prayers and anxious hopes for cooling of the reactors while wondering, “Could something like this happen to us in our country?”

Nuclear Reactors in the US

According to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission website there are 104 active Nuclear Reactors in the United States. See the following map for their locations:

Locations of Nuclear Plants in the United States

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Many of the reactors are along our coast lines or close to fault lines in the Midwest. Given global change and the increase in extreme weather patterns, higher population areas, and the risk of the potential for earth quakes in the United States, wouldn’t it make sense, particularly considering our government’s intent to continue to use nuclear reactor plants to generate energy that we prepare ourselves to do what we can to protect our health in the event of a nuclear incident?

Dangerous Health Effects of Nuclear Radiation

In order to better understand the danger, let’s first take a brief look at electromagnetic waves.

Energy can be characterized by it’s wavelength and frequency. In the following chart, you can see changing gradations of wavelengths of light and electromagnetic fields.  The type of energy determines how how it interact with our bodies. Different energies affect us differently.

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You can see that Visible Light is slightly left of center in this diagram (you will also see this chart flipped in the opposite direction, with Visible Light slightly to the right, and the compressed wavelengths moving out to the right; but X-Rays, and Gamma Rays, which are compressed wavelengths, will always be to the side of the purple part of the Visible Light spectrum.) As we move into Gamma Rays and beyond we begin to move into energies that are so powerful that when we are exposed to higher levels of such radiation our cells can be damaged. Nuclear radiation falls into the Alpha, Beta and Gamma levels of radiation. It is highly energized and is dangerous to our health. ⁴

When Things Go Wrong

Bad thing are not supposed to happen at nuclear plants. But they do. Chernobyl and Three Mile Island haunt us from the past. Despite engineering safeguards put in place, it is impossible to prepare for all contingencies. The reactors at Fukushima were built to withstand powerful earthquakes but not a tsunami as powerful as the one that struck.

Low levels of radiation exist naturally in our environment. We are all exposed to it just by living on planet earth. When we are exposed to higher than normal levels of these wavelengths, however, the excessive level of energy is actually transmitted into our cells and the level of that energy is too high. ⁵ It literally can cause our cells to IGNITE in a severe inflammatory reaction.

As a result of this extremely energetic transmission, DNA and proteins become excessively excited and heated. The nuclear reactions form isotopes such as Iodine 131, Cesium 137, Strontium 90 and Plutonium 24 that are extremely toxic to the body. Heat can cause the DNA strands to break and proteins which make up our enzymes, hormones, etc., can become denatured. Cells which tend to rapidly divide are more susceptible to damage. Babies and children are therefore even more susceptible to injury than adults.

How much damage is done is determined by the type of radiation (radioactive Iodine, Cesium 127 or other radioactive isotope), the intensity of the exposure, how many and which parts of the body are exposed and the length of the exposure (obviously, the shorter the better!). For example, if our face is exposed then the skin on our face, our eyes, and radiation that we inhale will effect us. If the radiation we inhale contains Iodine 131 it will end up in our thyroid if we do not have protective levels of Iodine already in our system. If it contains other isotopes they will migrate toward tissues for which they have affinity.

Levels and Signs of Radiation Sickness

The measurement for radiation is called a Sievert. The term was coined by a Swedish physicist, Rolf Sievert. The average normal exposure on planet earth is 0.0022 Sv, and increases if we add medical procedures such as CT or X Rays. In a CT Scan we receive 0.01 Sv of radiation. If we had 5 of these in a row we would begin to show signs of radiation poisoning.

According to some accounts, Chernobyl registered 0.8 to 1.5 Sv in the surrounding area. Area within a 200 mile radius was considered toxic. Fukushima has registered 0.7 to 1.2 Sv depending on sources, but most of the higher levels to date being in the very immediate area of the reactors only.

Click here to see the Effects of Radiation on the Body and some context for what people recently experienced in Fukushima.⁶

Radioactive Isotopes – How They Affect Us

Radioactive isotopes are substances which have unstable nuclei that disintegrate and emit electrically charged energy. This may be in the form of alpha, beta or gamma particles or rays. Each isotope has a unique rate of disintegration which is called a half life. Once a sample has reached it’s half life, it will have lost half of it’s atoms. Once it reaches it’s half life again, it will have lost another half and so on. ⁷

Toxic exposures can affect any part of the body depending on the type of isotope and extent and length of time of exposure.

Free radical damage is consistently experienced in all radiation poisoning.

Iodine 131

Iodine 131 specifically attacks the thyroid and to a lesser extent other tissues which uptake iodine.  Without immediate illness this can still lead to cancers later in life in the thyroid gland. Cases in Chernobyl occurred in as little as 5 years later in children. Other cases were reported after 10 years.  Iodine 131 has a half life of 8 days. So the good news is if you avoid exposure for awhile, it becomes harmless. Iodine 131 can be blocked by heavy dosing of iodine (potassium iodide). Potassium iodide taken in high amounts for extended periods of time can be risky, however. So we need to have other strategies as well.

Cesium 137

Cesium 137 has affinity for the bone marrow and exposures lead to blood cell destruction and anemia. It has, unfortunately, a half life of 30 years, so it takes a long time before it becomes harmless. The development of Leukemia is one of the risks associated with Cesium 137.

Plutonium 24 and Strontium 90

Plutonium 24 and Strontium 90 and others are isotopes which are found in nuclear radiation which can have profound affects on health due to long half lives.

Preparing for Radiation Exposure

Here are some steps that you can take to improve your outcome in the event of a nuclear emergency.

1. Know where your local nuclear reactor is located and exactly how far you work or live from that nuclear plant. See chart above.
2. Be prepared to be confined to your home. Gradually accumulate supplies sufficient for one month.
   1. Make sure you have PLENTY of bottled drinking water. During times of stress we should ingest 3 liters per day.
   2. Non perishable food.
   3. Necessary lifestyle items.
3. For higher radiation levels, be prepared to evacuate the area.
4. Cover your body to reduce exposure.
5. Avoid water, milk, and foods from the potentially contaminated area.
6. If you live in a colder state, such as Minnesota, prepare for a power failure by planning alternative ways to maintain adequate heat in your home.
7. In the event that you are not able to return home when traveling by car, maintain a small back pack or bag with water, some snacks, and additional supportive clothing.

I. Ensure that sufficient reserves of iodine are present in your body and on hand for ingestion should an accident occur.

Manage your iodine levels consciously because they have many health effects. They should be neither too low nor too high.

Low iodine levels often occur because uptake is inhibited by the increased presence of toxins in our modern environment. Low iodine levels affect not only the thyroid gland but all the endocrine organs, the female breasts, digestive enzymes, the skin and the muscles. Low iodine status also increases risk for damage from exposure to iodine isotopes. Because the body craves iodine, absorption happens quickly.

Extremely high  iodine levels also cause people to get sick but in different ways. They can result in hypo or hyperthyroidism which in turn can lead to a myriad of ailments. They can also result in allergies and they can cause your salivary glands to become inflamed.

You can manage the level of iodine in your system with iodine supplementation or with intake of high content iodine foods.

Forms of Iodine Supplementation
Iodine supplements come in multiple forms. Iodine consumed in tablet form is potassium iodide. Liquid solutions that combine potassium iodide and iodine also exist. Although potassium iodide tablets are the most common form of iodine supplement available, people’s bodies take up iodine more efficiently from the liquid combinations. Since the liquid combined product is more efficient, the same effects can be achieved with smaller doses. Smaller doses consequently avoid the same degree of health stress incurred with the higher concentration required in tablets. HOLLY HOUSE uses and recommends a liquid solution called Lugol’s Iodine.

Choosing Iodine Supplementation in Response to Radiation Exposure
In the event of impending radiation exposure, you will want to increase the levels of iodine present in your body  Immediately. It will inhibit absorption of the isotope iodine 131 into your tissues and reduce your damage from radiation and therefore reduce the future risk of cancer. Since the toxic effects of the isotope are so powerful, the cost / benefit balance temporarily swings in favor of ingesting what would normally be excessive iodine choosing instead to trade the negative health effects of the excessive iodine off for the protection that it affords against the radiation.

Even in the case of radiation exposure, however, one should not ingest more iodine than would be helpful. Of interest is the alternative medicine research conducted by Dr. Guy Abraham that indicates that as little as 12 – 13 mg per day of potassium iodide or 2.5 drops of Lugol’s Iodine or a like combination blocks uptake of radioactive isotopes by 95-97 % in adults.

The FDA recommends the high amounts of iodine  in the table below in consideration of the fact that many Americans have substandard iodine levels in their bodies. Those with  low pre- exposure levels are at the greatest risk of radioactive iodine uptake into the thyroid and other organs.

How much iodine should be supplemented following a nuclear accident?
The Food and Drug Association (FDA) recommends supplementing with potassium iodide following a nuclear accident The American Thyroid Association (ATA) follows the World Health Organization (WHO) consideration of distance from the source. ⁸ These parameters are already being followed by France, Ireland, Sweden, and Switzerland.

The following table shows the FDA / ATA / WHO recommended doses for potassium iodide supplementation in the event of radiation exposure. It also shows the doses of Lugol’s iodine that offer equivalent concentrations (same mg amount) of potassium iodide and iodine.

Notes of Caution on Emergency Level Iodine Supplementation

• Supplement iodine at these levels only when there is actual harmful radiation being emitted in your vicinity. Never do it in the absence of a identified hazard nor simply as a precautionary measure.
• It is best not to continue to supplement at these high levels any longer than is necessary and hopefully not longer than one week.
• One should not begin supplementation if you have already been exposed to radiation. When taken too late, iodine supplements actually lock radioactive iodine into the body.
• The equivalent Lugol’s doses are higher than that recommended by Dr. Guy Abraham’s research.

FDA / ATA / WHO Recommendations for Potassium Iodide Supplementation and Distribution
In Preparation for and Response to a Nuclear Accident
Includes Lugol’s Iodine Equivalents

0 – 50 Miles from Source:
The ATA recommends that each household have sufficient supply of potassium iodide on hand to supply all individuals with the following doses in the event of toxic radiation exposure

Age Adjusted Emergency Level Doses

Age	Potassium Iodide	Lugol’s Iodine Equivalent
0 – 1 mo.	15 mg (Administer this dose to a new born by dissolving a 130 mg tablet in 8 oz of water. Give the new born 1 oz of the liquid with a dropper. Limit 1 dose)	2.5 drops (Use only one dose in new borns.)
1 mo – 3 years	30 – 35 mg	5 – 6 drops
3 – 12 years	65 mg	11 drops
> 12 years	130 mg	21 drops

 

50 – 200 Miles from Source:
The ATA recommends that potassium iodide be pre distributed to local public institutions including schools and hospitals.

 

Greater than 200 Miles from Source:
The ATA recommends that potassium iodide be made available from national stock piles.

Laboratory Testing for Iodine Levels
If you want to be confident that your iodine levels are adequate to minimize your risk from radiation exposure as well as for your overall health, you may choose to measure them with a laboratory test. Click here to jump to the iodine test descriptions below that we offer at HOLLY HOUSE.

J.  Build Your Own Natural Pharmacy and Super Food Supply

Radiation exposure is a form of extreme physical stress. As such, your body requires a greater supply of resources to quench free radicals, repair damaged tissue and replace damaged and exhausted components. By having the following supplies on hand, you will supplement your ability to cope with your body’s accelerated demands if exposed to radiation. These include special foods, supplements, and essential oils with an emphasis on Young Living products.

Not to be overlooked, another important way to prepare for toxic exposure is to keep your body as healthy as possible in advance. The super nourished body is at less risk than the poorly nourished body. With proper nutritional status, radioactive isotopes are less likely to be taken up in the body. As detailed above, iodine is the most obvious example. Although cesium, plutonium, and strontium are less tissue specific in uptake, ample availability of trace minerals can block their uptake as well.

The following super foods and supplements can make the difference not only in the short term effects of exposure but also the long range result of isotopes lodging in the body. They also offer many other health benefits as well.

Foods:

• When ingested, organic Miso Soup and Paste were found to reduce the toxic effects of ingestion of radiation in food and water in Japan following the bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Miso keeps well due to its fermentation and salt content.
• High anti-oxidant combinations of juices are beneficial to stock. Many come in bottles which do not require refrigeration until opened.
• Organic Nori seaweed and Kelp store well dried and are excellent sources of iodine and other important trace minerals. Nori can be roasted by swishing it over a burner if there is electricity. Other wise it can be taken as is with water. The Japanese population has been tested and found to have high protective levels of iodine. They ingest  12 – 13mg per day in sea food and sea vegetables. If there is any good news in Japan, this would be it in that most individuals are optimally protected from thyroid cancer from radiation.
• If the stomach is weak, brown rice cereal or grains are easy on the stomach. Soaking grain in water improves the ease of digestion.
• Any of the fermented foods one tolerates well: Organic raw milk kefir or yogurt, coco kefir, organic apple cider vinegar, sauerkraut, etc. are excellent with their live enzymes and other beneficial components.
• Organic sweet whey provides extremely high levels of trace minerals which protect against radioactive isotopes.
• High quality spirulina and other dried greens stores easily and can be utilized for protein, amino acids and other nutritional support.
• High quality nutritional yeast stores easily and can be utilized as an excellent source of amino acids and protein and B Vitamins.

• According to Essential Oil expert, Gary Young, one of the best essential oil combinations for radiation exposure Young Living carries is Melrose. Melrose is a combination of Melaleuca Alternafolia (combats all infections and is anti-inflammatory), Melaleuca Quinquenervia (antimicrobial and antiparasitic), Rosemary (Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory) and Clove Oils (prevents DNA damage and is a very high quality anti-oxidant).
• Longevity oil blend/capsules are also recommended due to the high antioxidant activity. Longevity includes Clove, Thyme (boosts liver detoxification and supports heart, liver and brain) Orange (contains over 90% d-Limonene, an anti-cancer agent, studied in over 50 per reviewed research papers) and Frankincense (shown in research at Ponce Universitiy to combat cellular mutations and resistant cancers).
• Magnesium is a must for the natural home pharmacy. Whether citrate or glycinate magnesium helps with inflammation no matter where we find it in the body. The overall affect of radiation is one of inflammation.
• Keep a good iodine source in your home and make sure you maintain optimal iodine status. I like a supplement from Young Living called Thyromin which is extraordinarily supportive to the thyroid and other endocrine glands. It includes glandulars, Iodine, Myrtle, and other essential oils for support of the endocrine system. Second to Melrose it is an important part of our natural pharmacy in the event of a nuclear accident. Doses of Lugol’s Iodine well below the emergency level can also be beneficial. Use of Thyromin, Lugol’s and other products listed below makes maintaining optimal levels of iodine easy!
• A source of spirulina and other greens is also an important addition to our natural home pharmacy. There are many of these on the market. Make sure you check for quality. I like Young Living’s Multigreens with its Bee Pollen, Spirulina, Pacific Kelp and other excellent ingredients. I like the fact that there is a good source again of iodine and also of Choline for cell membrane support. A good greens source can strengthen against radiation damage, promote recovery, and protect and detoxify the endocrine system.
• A whole source of New Zealand organic whey is Balance Complete from Young Living. organic whole whey is very high in trace minerals and provides protection from radiation over all.
• Make sure you are getting strong antioxidant support to avoid free radical damage. Radiation is a major source of free radical damage.  A good quality source of Vitamin C and its bioflavinoids should be on hand. Young Living carries Super C. Thorne, Metagenics, and BioGenesis also carry excellent C sources. Young Living probably carries the most powerful antioxidant combination drink that I have seen so far. It is called NingXia Red and its S-ORAC result is very impressive.
• If you are over 40 years of age it is wise to also take Co Q 10 in the form of ubiquinol (Nutrition Dynamics carries an excellent source) to help absorb Vitamin C.
• Carry enough of your usual multi vitamin and mineral supplements, essential fatty acids, etc.., to last a month. During risk of exposure to radiation, it is no time to run out of your nutritional support. Maintaining optimal vitamin and mineral status improves outcome.

Take Heart by Taking Action

Disturbed by the news of people suffering in Japan, it is easy to feel frightened or powerless but take heart, there are things that we can do to reduce the effects of exposure to toxic nuclear radiation. Prepare first by learning then by planning and, over time, work at implementing the steps outlined above. Though nuclear power generation presents a tough political question with pros and cons on both sides, you may further enhance your sense of empowerment by taking a stand one way or  the other. When others are in need, showing compassion helps to heal both the giver and the receiver. Help others in need by sending a small donation or, if feasible, actually participating in the recovery process or by sending them your love and your prayers. Once having prepared as best we can, we can take comfort in that and leave the rest to a higher power.

How to Obtain Related Products and Services

Foods

You will find most of the foods recommended to be available through your local natual foods grocer and coops.

 

Iodine Tests
HOLLY HOUSE carries two iodine tests to assess your current iodine level. Direct inquiries and purchase requests to our front desk.

• The Urine Iodine Spot Test. Urine Iodine Spot Test Kit – $70
  A quick snapshot of current levels of iodine in the body often used to evaluate pre-supplementation status.
• 24 Hour Urine Iodine Loading Test Kit – $70
  An in depth test to evaluate whole body sufficiency for iodine.
• Combination Kit – $95
  You also have the option of purchasing both simultaneously for the most comprehensive analysis at a reduced price.

Bromide and Fluoride testing is also available to determine specific toxicity that may be blocking iodine uptake.

Supplements

If you were referred to this article by a Young Living wholesale member, we ask that you please contact them for Young Living product information. Otherwise, HOLLY HOUSE is happy to help you with information, advice, and product availability. Much is available in our on line stores which you can access above through the sidebar to this post. Lugol’s iodine is available through our front desk. You are also welcome to contact us with product questions through our website or our clinic’s front desk, alternatively, feel free to leave them along with any other questions or comments in the comments section below.

Comments, Questions, and More Info

Do you have any other comments or questions about this information? Please take a second to let us know what you think below. Consider:

How do you feel about the health threat of nuclear power generation?

Do you feel that some of the suggestions made here can be helpful to you?

Which steps do you plan on implementing?

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-Katy McCarthy