How to use Lugol’s Iodine
The human body needs the basic element iodine, but does not produce its own, and iodine deficiency is common. Lugol’s iodine is an excellent way to supplement the body with iodine to correct this deficiency. It is very commonly used in breast health as the iodine competes at cell receptor sites with estrogen. So in a body saturated with Iodine, there will be less hormonal inflammation.
Iodine, especially in the form of Lugol’s, benefits multiple body processes, making Lugol’s iodine a natural remedy for a variety of health issues. Additionally, since iodine is antiseptic in nature, it can be used topically to fight infections and heal skin conditions.
What is Lugol’s Iodine?
Lugol’s Iodine is a solution of potassium iodide and iodine in distilled water.
Lugol’s Iodine Benefits
- Natural antihistamine
- Antioxidant
- Displaces fluoride
- Displaces bromide
- Displaces chlorine
- Mercury detox
- Promotes proper hormone balance
- Strengthens immunesSystem
- Reduces cholesterol
- Increases metabolism
- Supports immune system
- Promotes growth of heath hair, skin, nails
- Needed for health of bones
- Protects from radiation
- Required for proper brain development
- Reduces hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Part of cancer prevention
- Necessary for the thyroid gland
- Kills bacteria, viruses and fungi
Why is Lugol’s Better than other iodine supplements?
Lugol’s Iodine contains three forms of iodine – molecular iodine, iodide, tri-iodide. The body will use different forms for different purposes.
Iodide helps to remove heavy metals like mercury, lead, aluminum, and arsenic from the body.
Iodide is used by the thyroid and salivary glands and the skin.
Elemental iodine is used by the breasts, prostrate, digestive system, and brain.
How Much Lugol’s Solution Should I Use?
As a general rule, 2 drops on the inner wrist (or soft skinner area such as inner thighs, belly, breasts) morning and night. Lugol’s iodine will cause a temporary staining of the skin! For some, the stain will disappear in a few hours. For others it can take days.
Take this way for a week. After a week begin to take notice of the absorption rate. If when placed on at night the stain is gone in the morning (5 hours) then keep on as normal. If the stain disappears within 2 hours, reapply in the middle of the day as well. Once the nightly application can still be seen the next day then you can reduce application to once 2 to 3 times a week. A great way to test at home your iodine needs.
It may do well to alternate where you are applying the solution. This is to avoid skin irritations from detoxification of heavier metals.
Companion Nutrients for Lugol’s Iodine
- Selenium
- Zinc
- Vitamin C
- B Vitamins
- Magnesium
How Much Iodine is in Lugol’s Solution?
Lugol’s Iodine is typically sold in two strengths – 2% and 5%.
2% Lugol’s Solution
- 1 drop of 2% solution contains 2.5 mgs of iodine
- 5 drops of 2% solution contains 12.5 mgs of iodine
- 20 drops of 2% solution contains 50 mgs of iodine
5% Lugol’s Solution
- 1 drop of 5% solution contains 6.25 mgs of iodine
- 2 drops of 5% solution contains 12.5 mgs of iodine
- 8 drops of 5% solution contains 50 mgs of iodine
Topical Use of Lugol’s Solution
Lugol’s iodine solution is used topically as a disinfectant and to treat a variety of skin problems.
Skin Problems that Benefit from Topical Iodine Use
- Warts
- Skin Tags
- Moles
- Dermatitis
- Fungal Infections
- Ringworm
- Tinea Versicolor
- Boils
- Scars
- Acne
- Nasal Polyp
- Ganglion Cyst
For skin use, apply 5% Lugol’s iodine to the area of concern once or twice daily as long as necessary. If skin is sensitive or broken, 5% may be too strong and 2% used instead. Alternately, after applying iodine massage some castor oil or coconut oil into the iodine painted area to keep the area from stinging or burning.
Food Sources?
Some foods that contain iodine are the following:
- Milk
- Yogurt
- Cheese
- Codfish
- Tuna
- Seaweed
- Iodized Salt
- Cranberries
- Strawberries
- Potatoes
- Eggs
For more information on Lugol’s iodine or to determin weather your body needs it contact Jessica and book in a Thermal Scan or Hair analysis…jess@advancedthermography.com.au or 0419871259