Iodine: The Unsung Hero of Health

@John – Thank you so much for sharing your experience—and you’re definitely not alone in that reaction.

Yes, I’ve seen similar responses in some of my clients, especially when the body isn’t ready to handle a sudden influx of iodine or when there are underlying halogen toxicities (like bromide, fluoride, or chlorine) that get stirred up too quickly. Irritability, emotional swings, and even depression-like symptoms can be signs that detox pathways are overwhelmed.

In cases like yours, I often recommend a slower, more supportive approach. Nascent iodine (like Dr. Clark’s formula) tends to be much gentler and better tolerated. I also always suggest pairing iodine with cofactors—especially selenium and a pinch of Celtic sea salt in water—to help escort the displaced halogens out of the body. This can make a world of difference.

If you’d like to explore what your body is asking for specifically, I offer saliva testing and personalized support plans. You can learn more and reach out at www.restorevitality.net — I’m here to serve and support your body’s healing.

Erin Biberston
Board Certified Health Coach

@Ruthann Thank you for sharing that, and what a great question!
Yes, I’m familiar with Atomidine—especially as referenced in the Edgar Cayce readings—and I appreciate its historical use as a form of detoxified iodine. While I personally use different forms of iodine in my current protocols, I respect how well Atomidine has worked for many, both topically and internally.
In my practice, I focus on bioavailable iodine forms that support thyroid health and detoxification, especially in clients who show signs of halogen toxicity (like bromide, fluoride, and chlorine interference). I’ve found that pairing iodine with co-factors like selenium and Celtic sea salt (as Cayce also advocated in some of his readings) can dramatically improve uptake and reduce any potential side effects.
It’s always fascinating to see how timeless many of these approaches are—thank you again for contributing to the conversation!
Warmly,
Erin Biberston, CHHC
Restore Vitality

@Robert – You’re absolutely right—iodine’s effectiveness is deeply tied to the presence of other trace minerals like magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, and manganese. These nutrients work together, helping iodine absorb and function properly in both humans and animals.
For those who don’t want to rely on diet alone (even seaweed), Dr. Clark’s iodine formulas offer a clean, potent option:
• Lugol’s Iodine (2%): a powerful blend of elemental iodine + potassium iodide—great for full-body support, especially thyroid health drclarkstore.com+2drclarkstore.com+2drclarkstore.com+2
• Nascent Iodine: gentle, bioavailable, and often better tolerated—ideal for those with sensitivities or heavy toxic burden drclarkstore.com
These products ensure people can get consistent, effective iodine dosing—while still supporting mineral balance.
Given your seaweed expertise, your recommendation would be a powerful complement. For anyone ready to go deeper, I also offer personalized saliva testing and trace mineral analysis through a contact form on my site (www.restorevitality.net) to help identify mineral gaps and optimal iodine use.
Thanks again for sharing your wealth of experience, and for highlighting companies like SeaShot making whole-food iodine accessible!
Erin Biberston
Board Certified Health Coach

@Carol – Thank you so much for sharing your experience and routine—you’re clearly doing a lot of things right, especially post-RAI. The persistent coldness and Raynaud’s symptoms you’re describing are things I see often, even when labs look “normal.”

According to Dr. Hulda Clark, cold hands and feet can be signs that the body’s energy systems are disrupted and not clearing toxins effectively. She recommended:

Lugol’s or Nascent Iodine – to support thyroid warmth and function

A Kidney Cleanse – to improve circulation by clearing filtration blockages

Zapper use – to address underlying parasites

Avoiding halogens (like chlorine, bromide, fluoride) – which block iodine

Arginine + Ornithine – to reduce ammonia and improve blood flow

If you’d like to explore this deeper, I offer saliva testing to uncover your body’s specific blockages and healing priorities. You can start that process at www.restorevitality.net using the Contact Submission form.

Thanks again for your thoughtful post, Carol—sending you warmth and support from here!
Erin Biberston
Board Certified Health Coach

Hello Erin, I, unfortunately, had Radioactive Iodine when I was around 19. I am now 61. I am currently taking NP Thyroid, 60 mg daily. I also take an iodine spray (10sprays in the back of the throat in the a.m. 6 days out of the week). It is by a company called Activation Products. I also use their topical magnesium spray called Ease (40 sprays on skin after showering). I also take selenium and other supportive nutrients. I eat mostly plant based with some wild caught fish and wild caught Elk and grass fed, grass finished beef. No wheat, sugar, gluten. dairy, soy, corn if I can help it. I get a complete blood work up not just TSH. Even though all markers are normal, I am always cold. I mean to the point of being debilitating. My hands and feet are extremely cold with Raynaud’s in my hands even in the summer if it’s really damp or I’m getting something out of the freezer or handling wet produce at the grocery store. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions?
Thank you,
Carol from Michigan