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Radioactive Iodine (Radiation Sickness)

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About

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Radiation sickness occurs as a result of exposure to too much radiation. Cancer, mental retardation, cataracts, etc. can occur when a person is exposed to a large amount of radiation. The explosion of a nuclear bomb could spread Radioactive Iodine and cause radiation sickness.

Notes

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• Radiation is monitored more closely now than in previous years and has been reduced in cancer treatments.
• A study on rats stated that a rat given orange juice before radiation had less damage than a rat given water before radiation.

Helpful nutrients for this condition.

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Calcium
Importance: High
Comments: Prevents damage from radiation.

Magnesium
Importance: High
Comments: Prevents damage from radiation.

Coenzyme Q10
Importance: High
Comments: Prevents damage from radiation and chemicals.

Kelp
Importance: High
Comments: Provides needed minerals, including iodine, that fight radiation sickness.

Vitamin C
Importance: High
Comments: Free radical scavenger.

Vitamin E
Importance: High
Comments: Prevents free radical damage.

Garlic
Importance: Moderate
Comments: Boosts immune system. Prevents damage.

Grape seed
Importance: Moderate
Comments: Potent antioxidant. Prevents free radical damage.

L-Cysteine and L-methionine
Importance: Moderate
Comments: Remove toxins from the liver. Prevents damage from radiation and pollution.

Lecithin
Importance: Moderate
Comments: Prevents cell damage.

Lecithin
Importance: Moderate
Comments: Prevents cell damage.

Raw thyroid glandular
Importance: Moderate
Comments: Prevents damage to the thyroid.

Vitamin B complex
Importance: Moderate
Comments: Promotes healthy cellular function. Prevents cell damage.


Helpful herbs and supplements for this condition.

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Chaparral
Type: Internal
Purposes: Aids in guarding from dangerous radiation.
Cautions: Never use on a regular basis and not for any more than a week. You can damage the liver with use over a long period of time.

Advice

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• Diet should include apples, buckwheat lemons, avocados, and cold-pressed safflower and olive oils.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Limit cell phone usage. Use a radiation filter for your computer screens.
• Test your home for radon.
• Do not have x-rays if you are pregnant.