Background: When I was +_ 17 years old, I ate prawns and got very sick - ended up in hospital. The doctor told me that I am allergic to shellfish and ultimately Iodine. Since then, I made a conscious decision to avoid iodine (even multivitamins containing iodine). Fast forward 24 years. I am not a healthy person. I suffer from Diabetes, asthma, and multiple allergies (recently tested positive for 11 out of 12 allergens during a skin test. I have a very weak immune system (lost my spleen during a motorbike accident) and I suffer from chronic bronchitis / pneumonia. I even contracted Legionnaires disease a few years ago. I stumbled onto information on Iodine Deficiency on the internet and watched a movie "Iodine: The Most Misunderstood Nutrient Presented by David Brownstein MD". This got me thinking that I may have a severe iodine deficiency. I've mixed my own "Lungol's Solution" and painted a patch on my inner arm. (Low tech allergy and deficiency test) I am not allergic to iodine and according to the test, I am severely deficient. I stated taking a few drops of my solution per day for the last 3 months. One thing that I can mention is that I have not visited the ER or my GP in the last 3 months. (Which is very unusual for me). I still have a bit of post nasal drip and cough but otherwise I am healthy. There has been no affect on my Blood sugar control directly but Indirectly it has improved because I have not been sick and I also did not need to take antibiotics or cortisone during the last 3 months. I am not a doctor and I am not giving medical advice. I think it is a very interesting topic and there could be merit in the research. It would be interesting to get input on this topic from our Good Doctor. brownstein_July08Brownstein3_3.pdf
