Here at Healthy Healing, we extend our deepest sympathies to everyone who has been affected by Japan’s deadly earthquake and ensuing tsunami. In the wake of these events, I understand many of you have serious concerns about radiation fallout from the brewing crisis with Japan’s nuclear reactors. Our office has been inundated with questions on how to protect against radiation damage in the body since last week. I’m glad to report we do have some good news in light of all this destruction.
Seaweeds purify all the world’s oceans- they can do the same for your body. Seaweeds like kelp, dulse and Irish Moss can protect us from a wide range of toxic elements in the environment, including radiation by-products, converting them into harmless salts that our bodies can eliminate. Natural iodine in seaweeds can reduce by almost 80% radioactive iodine-131 that is absorbed by the thyroid. Seaweeds are so effective that even the former U.S. Atomic Energy Commission recommended that people consume two to three ounces of seaweeds a week (or 2 tbsp. of algin supplements a day) for protection against radiation poisoning.
Although seaweeds contain the compounds that directly counteract carcinogens, most researchers believe that they also have value in boosting the body’s immune system so it can combat the carcinogens itself. I myself am a such believer in seaweed for health protection I have formulated two special seaweed-based formulas to help.
Featured products:
Iodine Source extract: A natural source of iodine, potassium, and silica from sea plants gland balance; detoxification; thyroid protection; and beautiful skin, hair, nails. Directions: Take 15-30 drops daily for health protection.
Ocean Minerals: Iodine, potassium and silica from the sea for thyroid balancing, and beautiful skin, hair and nails. Directions: Take 2-4 caps daily for thyroid protection and mineral nutrition.
Thyroid Meta Max caps: A combination with natural iodine and other minerals to strengthen and balance the thyroid gland. Directions: Take 3 capsules daily, one before each meal for 2 months.
Seaweed based products do not contain as high of levels of iodine as phamaceutical grade potassium iodide (K1), but they do help shore up deficiendies and are a good choice to keep your thyroid gland nourished with organic iodine. Preventively, they are a great choice, but in the event of a serious nuclear emergency, you will need to work with a qualified medical professional to establish a proper protocol. We are all exposed to natural radiation in many forms daily. For a helpful table on radiation risks, please visit this link. Our hopes and prayers are with Japan and all of you for recovery from this crisis.
~Linda
