Atomidine
Atomidine is taken internally in minute amounts as a glandular stimulant and purifier. Atomic Iodine contains 1% iodine trichloride. It is used for treating a wide variety of conditions related to glandular dysfunction. I generally recommend it for BOTH HYPO AND HYPERTHYROIDISM. It lubricates and balances the thyroid gland by providing iodine in a form that is easily assimilated by the body and by the gland itself. We know that giving excessive iodine will inhibit the thyroid gland, so physiologically it is known that iodine can BOTH stimulate AND/OR inhibit the thyroid.
Just a few of the signs of thyroid hypoactivity (underactive thyroid) (hypothyroidism) include:
Weight gain
Difficulty losing weight
Constipation
Tiredness all the time, Tired, Fatigue
No energy
Depression
Sleeping too much and never feeling refreshed
Signs of thyroid hyperactivity (overactive thyroid) (hyperthyroidism) include:
Anxiety, nervousness
Tremors and tremulousness
Insomnia, restlessness
Heart palpitations
Exophthalmous (eyes bulging out)
Since Atomidine contains iodine, then theoretically (but very unlikely) it can over-stimulate the thyroid gland and heart. Therefore, it is recommended that Atomic Iodine be taken ONLY under the supervision of a physician.
Typically, Atomidine is taken in cycles. This permits the body to be stimulated and make it's own thyroid hormone, instead of being dependant on any pills.
Most people with hypothyroidism take synthetic thyroid hormone (Synthroid, or Levoxyl, generic name levothyroxine). Some take Armour Thyroid, which is desiccated pig thyroid glands. When these forms of the hormone are ingested in a pill form, the body recognizes that there is plenty of thyroid hormone in the system, so it tells the thyroid gland to turn off and stop making its own thyroid hormone! Obviously, this is very unnatural, and it would be ideal if we could get the body's thyroid gland sufficiently stimulated that it could start making more of its own natural thyroid hormone.
Atomidine should be taken in half a glass of water, before breakfast.
The right dose of Atomidine can be decided between you and your holistic-minded personal doctor, depending on what is convenient for you, your age and weight, and the amount of thyroid dysfunction you have. Atomic Iodine is also an excellent way to "oil up" your glandular system. I do regular cycles of it every few months, and it is absolutely wonderful, but my laboratory studies say my thyroid is normal. Either way, you should have a baseline blood TSH level and then recheck it every three months to monitor your thyroid function. Always be on the look out for signs of hypo (underactive) or hyper (overactive) thyroid problems, while taking pills or Atomic Iodine.
Different cycles are as follows:
1 2 3 2 1 drops per day for 5 days, off 5 days, and 1 2 3 2 1 drops per day for 5 days. Do this once per month (that is, when the cycle is done, wait 2 weeks and begin again). [1 2 3 2 1 means 1 drop the first day, 2 drops the second day, 3 drops the third day, 2 drops the fourth day, and 1 drop the fifth day.]
1 drop per day for 5 days, then rest for 2 days, then repeat for a total of 3 cycles in a 1 month period.
1 drop daily for 10 days straight., rest for 5 days, then repeat.
1 drop daily for 2 days, then 2 drops for 2 days, then 3 drops for 2 days, then 5 drops on the 7th day.
1 drop daily for 3 weeks.
5 drops daily for 5 days.
1 drop daily for 5 days, the 2 drops daily for 5 days, 3 drops for 5 days, 4 drops for 5 days, and 5 drops for 5 days.