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The Iodine Crisis: What You Don't know About Iodine Can Wreck Your Life
Thanks to environmental pollutants Iodine deficiency has become a worldwide epidemic. Everybody knows pollutants cause cancer. What they don't know is that these pollutants cause a deficiency that can make us sick, fat and stupid. Iodized salt--supposedly a solution to iodine deficiency-- is actually a nutritional scam which provides a false sense of security. The Iodine Crisis explains how we became so deficient, then shows the time-tested solution to reversing many conditions. Lynne Farrow reveals how she and thousands of other patient-activists changed their lives by researching and using iodine. Frequently Asked Questions cover everything you need to know about iodine. The proof of iodine's benefit is demonstrated by the dramatic case studies shared in this book.
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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February 28, 2014
This is a critically important book. I started the iodine about 10 days ago. I can't begin to describe what a huge difference it has made on so many levels! My overall energy level is higher than ever, my mind is clear - and I just feel really HAPPY! I so wish I had started this earlier!
For those who are not familiar with the health benefits of iodine, you should definitely check this out.
Many thanks to Lynne Farrow for writing this book and being a health advocate for women
For those who are not familiar with the health benefits of iodine, you should definitely check this out.
Many thanks to Lynne Farrow for writing this book and being a health advocate for women
July 12, 2014
Highly recommend this book as a comprehensive resource on the history of iodine, it's benefits, symptoms of deficiency, why it's lacking today and how to find an Iodine Literate Practitioner.
After one week of taking selenium followed by topical application of Lugol's 2% solution, I was shocked to wake up one morning not fatigued. I pretty much had been running on fumes with brain fog for years. Something one doesn't realize the magnitude of until it is gone or alleviated. Even more curious was as the day progressed I still felt great and my thinking was exponentially clearer.
At the recommendation of an Iodine group on Facebook, I placed a hold on this book at the library and devoured it within an hour once picked up. There are several case studies in the book presenting how iodine has benefited hair loss, hearing loss, dry skin, Reynaud's, pms symptoms, etc.
This book is an interesting read with a personable edge presenting research on why we need iodine, how often should it be taken, how should it be taken, what are the side effects, etc. Most important is the section on how to detox from Bromine, what products we find Bromine in and how it's dangerous to our health.
After one week of taking selenium followed by topical application of Lugol's 2% solution, I was shocked to wake up one morning not fatigued. I pretty much had been running on fumes with brain fog for years. Something one doesn't realize the magnitude of until it is gone or alleviated. Even more curious was as the day progressed I still felt great and my thinking was exponentially clearer.
At the recommendation of an Iodine group on Facebook, I placed a hold on this book at the library and devoured it within an hour once picked up. There are several case studies in the book presenting how iodine has benefited hair loss, hearing loss, dry skin, Reynaud's, pms symptoms, etc.
This book is an interesting read with a personable edge presenting research on why we need iodine, how often should it be taken, how should it be taken, what are the side effects, etc. Most important is the section on how to detox from Bromine, what products we find Bromine in and how it's dangerous to our health.
November 20, 2014
While haphazardly written and somewhat repetitive, the book gives a view of someone who had benefitted from the iodine protocol and also give many other personal accounts of improvements, the history of iodine and how its use faded into obscurity and gave many online resources and links to iodine grassroots movements. I am grateful for the info as it can be life saving for many. For that it deserves 4 stars.
July 18, 2013
There's some interesting content in this book: narrow glimpses into the historical uses of iodine, vague reference to iodine's medical applications in the nineteenth century, and circuitous discussions of the theories regarding iodine's numerous mechanisms of action in complex living organisms. Sadly, the text is so poorly organized and edited that the book reads like an un-moderated rant on a blog, very different from journalistic expose I was hoping for.
May 14, 2024
Where was the science??????
October 16, 2025
Poorly written, anecdotes presented as evidence.
April 15, 2017
Iodine is one of the most important nutrients. Supplementing with it has transformed my health, as well as that of my wife. I give it to my son and to our dog. The importance of getting the message out to as many people as possible that basically everyone would benefit from supplementing with iodine is crucial. My rating, similarly as that for Brownstein's book on iodine, is the average between 4 stars for the importance of the subject, and 0 stars for the book as a book. Hence 2 stars.
This book is not a book. It's a collection of various bits and pieces of things written here and there, surely mostly on the web, and then put together in printed form. A huge part of it is in the form of the classic web page of FAQ, probably just cut and pasted from somewhere. Throughout the text are interspersed testimonials. The information about iodine is disorganised, and repeated in several places. Most of the first part is a kind of motivational, self-important, auto-biography presented as a kind of background to the author's research into iodine. Unfortunately, the essence and value of this research does not come across in the book. There is no structure to speak of, and all in all, it is very lacking in actual information.
If you are intersted in learning more about iodine, you can get most of the essential information on what you need to know about it in a succinct and structure presentation here:
https://healthfully.wordpress.com/201...
This book is not a book. It's a collection of various bits and pieces of things written here and there, surely mostly on the web, and then put together in printed form. A huge part of it is in the form of the classic web page of FAQ, probably just cut and pasted from somewhere. Throughout the text are interspersed testimonials. The information about iodine is disorganised, and repeated in several places. Most of the first part is a kind of motivational, self-important, auto-biography presented as a kind of background to the author's research into iodine. Unfortunately, the essence and value of this research does not come across in the book. There is no structure to speak of, and all in all, it is very lacking in actual information.
If you are intersted in learning more about iodine, you can get most of the essential information on what you need to know about it in a succinct and structure presentation here:
https://healthfully.wordpress.com/201...
February 23, 2020
At first I just read bits and pieces of this book to start with. This weekend I sat down an read it front to back. We've been taking iodine off and on over the last few years. This book give an overview of the history and the importance of iodine. A must read.
I will say that since I started taking iodine daily for the last two months I no long get breast pain during ovulation or mentural cycle. I have also started to give it to my daughter along with selenium and her perpetual cough she has every winter goes away. If we skip a few days it come back.
I will say that since I started taking iodine daily for the last two months I no long get breast pain during ovulation or mentural cycle. I have also started to give it to my daughter along with selenium and her perpetual cough she has every winter goes away. If we skip a few days it come back.
April 13, 2022
This book was far less scientific in nature than I thought it would be. The idea behind it, that there is wide spread iodine deficiency that is not being recognized by the wider medical community is great. However, the author offers no scientific information to support this. It is almost completely anecdotal. The author also claims to do “her own research” but she does not. She looks into other people’s research. It’s semantics, but, as a scientist, I find that distinction important.
October 16, 2024
I listened to the audiobook version (it has an accompanying PDF with information).
I am blown away by how many varying ailments can be improved or resolved with the simple matter of iodine supplementation!
This is a comprehensive introduction on the history of iodine and how pervasive the false beliefs around the dangers of its use still are, as well as suggested protocols for taking iodine. I will definitely be doing more research and reading further books on this topic.
As a hypothyroidism sufferer, I am excited to give this a try and see for myself what a difference this might make for my health and wellbeing.
Overall, a book I would recommend.
I am blown away by how many varying ailments can be improved or resolved with the simple matter of iodine supplementation!
This is a comprehensive introduction on the history of iodine and how pervasive the false beliefs around the dangers of its use still are, as well as suggested protocols for taking iodine. I will definitely be doing more research and reading further books on this topic.
As a hypothyroidism sufferer, I am excited to give this a try and see for myself what a difference this might make for my health and wellbeing.
Overall, a book I would recommend.
April 29, 2024
Chroniczne zmęczenie, częste infekcje, nadwaga, wysokie ciśnienie krwi, bóle stawów, stany zapalne, bóle miesiączkowe, fibromialgia, grzybice i drożdżyce, zaburzenia pamięci, obrzęki, spowolniony metabolizm, syfilis, uczucie chłodu, obniżona temperatura ciała, sucha skóra, głuchota, depresja, cysty, mięśniaki, endometrioza, przerost prostaty, łuszczyca, migotanie przedsionków, suche oko, brak libido, problemy z erekcją, niepłodność, poronienia, Hashimoto, a nawet nowotwory. Czy istnieje jakieś cudowne panaceum na te wszystkie i wiele innych dolegliwości? Może nie panaceum, ale skuteczna, choć zapomniana terapia owszem, tak.
Wodorosty morskie były stosowane w celach leczniczych już 15000 lat temu. W ubiegłym stuleciu terapia jodem była powszechna. W każdym domu można było znaleźć płyn Lugola, a jod dodawano nawet do chleba. Aż do lat 70., kiedy to panowie Wolff i Chaikoff ogłosili, że jest on niebezpieczny. Od tamtej pory zalecane dawki zostały obniżone nawet o setki razy. Zamiast jodu w wielu krajach do mąki dodaje się teraz brom. Brom jest wszechobecny również w produktach trudnopalnych, jak dywany, tapicerki i ubrania. Od tego czasu liczba zachorowań na raka, szczególnie piersi, gwałtownie wzrosła. Autorka twierdzi, że nie jest to zbieg okoliczności. Przeprowadza szczegółowe dochodzenie, zadając pytanie: kto ukradł terapię jodem i dlaczego. Zainteresowała się tematem również ze względu na własne problemy zdrowotne.
Na szczęście mamy Internet i dzięki niemu wielu ochotników postanowiło nie tylko spróbować terapii jodem, ale też podzielić się z innymi swoimi doświadczeniami i osiągnięciami. Powstał Projekt Jodowy, pojawiły się strony internetowe, fora i grupy wsparcia. Tematem interesują się też naturoterapeuci, a nawet lekarze, zazwyczaj dzięki swoim pacjentom. Twierdzenia Wolffa i Chaikoffa zostały obalone, a gnębieni chorobami ludzie odzyskują zdrowie.
W książce zaprezentowana została historia jodu, powody zaniechania terapii, jej renesans, a na końcu dostajemy pełny tzw. protokół jodowy, czyli wykaz wszystkich suplementów, jakie należy przyjmować wraz z ich dawkami, a także informacje, jakich efektów ubocznych można się spodziewać w wyniku detoksu i uwalniania bromu i jak sobie z tym poradzić, np. przy pomocy obciążania solą. Dowiemy się też dlaczego używanie soli jodowanej nie ma prawie żadnego sensu. Całość okraszona mnóstwem relacji schorowanych ludzi, którzy podjęli się tej kuracji i uzyskali niewiarygodne wręcz efekty. Sama jestem w dwóch grupach jodowych i czytam podobne relacje na co dzień.
Czego mi brakło? Informacji o tym, że jesteśmy masowo zatruci nie tylko bromem, ale również fluorem (woda i pasty do zębów) i chlorem (woda i środki do sprzątania łazienek). Wszystkie należą do tej samej grupy co jod, czyli halogenów i są bardziej aktywne chemicznie od ciężkiego jodu, a więc łatwiej lokują się w organizmie.
Wodorosty morskie były stosowane w celach leczniczych już 15000 lat temu. W ubiegłym stuleciu terapia jodem była powszechna. W każdym domu można było znaleźć płyn Lugola, a jod dodawano nawet do chleba. Aż do lat 70., kiedy to panowie Wolff i Chaikoff ogłosili, że jest on niebezpieczny. Od tamtej pory zalecane dawki zostały obniżone nawet o setki razy. Zamiast jodu w wielu krajach do mąki dodaje się teraz brom. Brom jest wszechobecny również w produktach trudnopalnych, jak dywany, tapicerki i ubrania. Od tego czasu liczba zachorowań na raka, szczególnie piersi, gwałtownie wzrosła. Autorka twierdzi, że nie jest to zbieg okoliczności. Przeprowadza szczegółowe dochodzenie, zadając pytanie: kto ukradł terapię jodem i dlaczego. Zainteresowała się tematem również ze względu na własne problemy zdrowotne.
Na szczęście mamy Internet i dzięki niemu wielu ochotników postanowiło nie tylko spróbować terapii jodem, ale też podzielić się z innymi swoimi doświadczeniami i osiągnięciami. Powstał Projekt Jodowy, pojawiły się strony internetowe, fora i grupy wsparcia. Tematem interesują się też naturoterapeuci, a nawet lekarze, zazwyczaj dzięki swoim pacjentom. Twierdzenia Wolffa i Chaikoffa zostały obalone, a gnębieni chorobami ludzie odzyskują zdrowie.
W książce zaprezentowana została historia jodu, powody zaniechania terapii, jej renesans, a na końcu dostajemy pełny tzw. protokół jodowy, czyli wykaz wszystkich suplementów, jakie należy przyjmować wraz z ich dawkami, a także informacje, jakich efektów ubocznych można się spodziewać w wyniku detoksu i uwalniania bromu i jak sobie z tym poradzić, np. przy pomocy obciążania solą. Dowiemy się też dlaczego używanie soli jodowanej nie ma prawie żadnego sensu. Całość okraszona mnóstwem relacji schorowanych ludzi, którzy podjęli się tej kuracji i uzyskali niewiarygodne wręcz efekty. Sama jestem w dwóch grupach jodowych i czytam podobne relacje na co dzień.
Czego mi brakło? Informacji o tym, że jesteśmy masowo zatruci nie tylko bromem, ale również fluorem (woda i pasty do zębów) i chlorem (woda i środki do sprzątania łazienek). Wszystkie należą do tej samej grupy co jod, czyli halogenów i są bardziej aktywne chemicznie od ciężkiego jodu, a więc łatwiej lokują się w organizmie.
February 5, 2019
I would give this 10 stars (read it in like 2 days)! Thank you Ms. Farrow! Most doctors are clueless about the iodine crisis. They just keep prescribing synthetic drugs instead of really looking for other ways to treat their patients. My doctor's first 'go-to' is her prescription pad. If I question things -- like side effects -- I'm told 'no, it's fine'. My doctor NEVER asks me if I have any questions or concerns. The office is like a revolving door - get 5-8 minutes tops and bye-bye. I learned that you have to be your own doctor, unfortunately, and do your own research. I wish insurance paid for naturopaths, but big pharma would never allow that. They want you to take prescription drugs instead of natural things like iodine. They don't make any money from that (and neither does your doctor!) I applaud the doctors who have recognized the problem and are doing something about it. I dare say most of them are just like my current doctor.
Everyone should read this book. So many people have been helped by recognizing how deficient we are in this very important element. Breast cancer has greatly increased since 1970 because women are not getting enough of this critical element (and getting poisoned by bromide). I had wondered what the little red mole-like things were that were on my body. Now I know -- cherry angiomas as a result of bromide poisoning -- depleting iodine in my body. As Ms. Farrow says in her book, get away from thinking you have to accept everything your doctor says because 'they must know what they're doing'. They are not interested in curing you, just making your blood numbers confirm to certain guidelines. I have lost faith in my current doctor and am in the process of finding another doctor; a task that is indeed daunting.
Everyone should read this book. So many people have been helped by recognizing how deficient we are in this very important element. Breast cancer has greatly increased since 1970 because women are not getting enough of this critical element (and getting poisoned by bromide). I had wondered what the little red mole-like things were that were on my body. Now I know -- cherry angiomas as a result of bromide poisoning -- depleting iodine in my body. As Ms. Farrow says in her book, get away from thinking you have to accept everything your doctor says because 'they must know what they're doing'. They are not interested in curing you, just making your blood numbers confirm to certain guidelines. I have lost faith in my current doctor and am in the process of finding another doctor; a task that is indeed daunting.
February 13, 2020
Wow! An eye opener! Have you heard that iodine is a toxin? Or that it’s only beneficial purpose is as a topical antiseptic? If so... you’re one of the millions who have been scammed. There is one report back in the 50’s that stated iodine could poison us. This report was not peer reviewed, was not properly concluded, and has NEVER been duplicated. And yet because of it physicians quit issuing it as a remedy for many ailments in 60’s and it was removed as a supplement from bread products in the 70’s. Fast forward 30 years... breast & thyroid disease has tripled! Is it a coincidence that breast tissue and the thyroid are the two main organs in the body that use the most iodine to function properly? Iodine is also used to regulate our hormones and is found in nearly every tissue in our bodies. So, if we are iodine deficient there is no telling what type of chronic symptoms we may experience. Luckily, iodine deficiency is reversible!
A quick easy read. Very informational.
A quick easy read. Very informational.
September 22, 2014
The subject of iodine deficiency is very well researched over many years and clearly written! Also very anecdotal! How did an unverified paper about "the dangers of iodine" in 1961 become received wisdom? That, along with the introduction of the poison bromine - which is used in so many things like flame retardants, pesticides and make up - have caused the rise of breast cancer and many other diseases in our age. Ms Farrow asks all the right questions and not only that, her research gives detailed answers.
May 23, 2018
This book tells the history of iodine and how the medical community has slowly shunned it's use. This was even carried by soldiers in iodine canteens. It is helpful for treating thyroid issues and cysts/lumps in breasts.there is a Facebook page that is wholly devoted to this topic and how to dose this correctly with logos solution or iodoral. Bromine is also explained how it displaces the needed iodine and where it is found. Fabrics, carpets, bread. Also why iodized salt does not work. There are many patient examples in the book.
August 11, 2013
The information within is golden and I actually found myself really enjoying the writing style as well.
This book along with Iodine by dr. David Brownstein is all one needs to really understand where iodine comes from and the connection between iodine deficiency and various cancers and other health problems that our modern society is so much plagued with.
This book along with Iodine by dr. David Brownstein is all one needs to really understand where iodine comes from and the connection between iodine deficiency and various cancers and other health problems that our modern society is so much plagued with.
May 12, 2017
While this book could have been better written and edited, the information is critical. Iodine could be a simple solution to some very complex health problems for many people. It is already helping me with issues my doctor failed to diagnose and treat successfully. I will be recommending this book to friends with similar health problems.
March 14, 2020
One of my deficiencies that I’m working to improve is my crazy low iodine levels. No big surprise that the deficiency also causes thyroid issues as well. This book is fascinating, although somewhat repetitive. It was a good instruction/ introduction for someone like me who had no idea that a deficiency in iodine could cause some many issues through my body.
March 16, 2020
Very interesting read and I'm going to try it I think. Living in NZ our iodine levels are very low, though at least we don't have bromated flour and our new bed doesn't have any bromide in it either (I checked with the manufacturer). I did however grow up with flouride in the water and chlorine too and our water at the moment is chlorinated though no flouride.
January 12, 2017
The subject matter of this book is very interesting, but it's so poorly written that it's hard to take seriously. The author claims to be a journalist but the tone of the book - not to mention the reams of anecdotal "evidence" - is not at all journalistic.
February 25, 2024
This seems to be more a forum post or briefing report rather than an actual book. It's littered with lists and forum posts or anecdotal accounts. It has made me want to know more about iodine and in that way it is a successful book. But otherwise I would recommend going to other sources.
April 10, 2014
Very very informative. I recommend!
September 7, 2014
Might be the most important book I've ever read regarding health. A must
December 15, 2014
The information is important. The book tends to be repetitive but it helps start your own research. I liked the testimonials.
May 6, 2015
This has started me on the search to find out the truth about iodine.
February 18, 2025
The majority of this book is just random people’s testimonials and question/answer FAQs. There is very little scientific information about how iodine actually works on a cellular level.
October 26, 2026
Subversive medical non fiction- my favorite!! 👏👏👏
I will say the information is presented somewhat haphazardly, and it is rather repetitive. And while it covers the topic from a historical, logical, and practical perspective, it is a little lacking in the scientific aspect. Not that there is no supporting science - I've seen that referenced in other places - it's just not present in this book really.
Unfortunately, because this whole concept is neither conventional nor mainstream, one has to piecemeal information from a variety of sources in order to get the full picture. It's worth looking into, though, as the average person is low in iodine and probably unknowingly suffering the effects of it.
I will say the information is presented somewhat haphazardly, and it is rather repetitive. And while it covers the topic from a historical, logical, and practical perspective, it is a little lacking in the scientific aspect. Not that there is no supporting science - I've seen that referenced in other places - it's just not present in this book really.
Unfortunately, because this whole concept is neither conventional nor mainstream, one has to piecemeal information from a variety of sources in order to get the full picture. It's worth looking into, though, as the average person is low in iodine and probably unknowingly suffering the effects of it.
May 16, 2023
My health care provider asked me to read this book as part of my “wellness journey”. There is helpful information in this book to understand the role of iodine, a vital nutrient, for people of all ages and especially for post-menopausal women. Also, understanding that bromine competes with iodine will help me to avoid this toxic substance. I thank my Lord Jesus, my Healer, for blessing me with this knowledge so that I can make better choices and be a blessing to others.
December 19, 2022
Iodine and bromide - hadn't thought much about them before reading this book. Very interesting information here. I have now switched back to iodized salt although the author on the one hand seemed to be saying it is a good thing and on the other saying it is more hype than effective. Not sure how much of this data is anecdotal versus scientific but interesting.
February 1, 2024
While this book is a little all over the place, it makes a compelling argument for everyone to be supplementing iodine. Very fascinating book in general.
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