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I have received many questions about what homeopathy has to offer in light of the terrible disaster in Japan.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Japan. Very little radiation will probably reach the West Coast of North America, but is is still a good time to take some steps that will be good for you in general, as well as being protective in case of radiation exposure.
In this newsletter, I am offering a few ideas that you may find helpful at this time, and will write again as more information becomes available. |
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Supplement Iodine
It is a good idea to bring up you body’s iodine levels, for a number of reasons. Radioactive iodine will be absorbed by your body more readily if your iodine levels are too low, which is true for most Americans. And iodine is also utilized by your adrenal glands, ovaries/testes, and insulin receptors.
The American RDA for iodine is only 145 micrograms, while people in Japan average an intake of 13 milligrams. Research has shown that 13 mg. per day is needed to meet the body’s needs.
A detoxification reaction can occur if too much iodine supplementation is started quickly, as other halogens such as bromine, fluorine, and chlorine, as well as heavy metals are released. This detoxification may include body aches, fatigue, and headaches, and mucus secretion. It is better to start with a smaller amount such as 3 mg. and work up.
Anyone with a thyroid condition such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis should not supplement iodine without medical supervision.
Selenium, magnesium, and flax seed or fish oil will help your body to absorb iodine and help to prevent detox reactions and should be supplemented along with iodine. 1 -2 teaspoons per day of Celtic sea salt will also help.
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Homeopathy for fear and anxiety
When In Fright, Take Aconite! — Aconite is a great remedy when a sudden fearful experience makes us feel like we are about to die. Experiencing an earthquake or a car accident or other sudden trauma may induce and Aconite state. This would be a great remedy for the people of Japan
For those of us reading the headlines and coming up with all kinds of upsetting scenarios in our brains,Arsenicum may be a better choice with its restlessness, anxiety, and sense of insecurity, as if the world has gone out of control.
I hope these suggestions are useful to you, and I will write again soon.
Sincerely,
Willa Keizer
Caduceus Institute
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