In the wake of the "triple disaster" to befall the Japanese people, it has recently been reported that Potassium Iodide supplements have flown off of the shelves and are actually in short supply. That is not the case here at the Center, but we have used Iodine supplementation for years in order to create Health and Wellness in our patients.
I want you to know that I have written a detailed article about the radiation issue and the true story about Iodine supplementation for our April Health Hints™ edition so that I can dispel some of the fear and rumors out there right now.
Here is what I want you to know right now, and why I am sending this alert out right away.
First of all is there a nuclear threat? The way it looks right now, from the information that we have, the Japanese population, depending upon where they are living, may have some exposure to Nuclear Reactor released radiation.
Will this radiation pose a threat to us here on the mainland of the U.S.? As it looks now the likelihood is extremely low that we will be adversely affected by the direct effects of Japan's nuclear disaster.
Should you be taking Potassium Iodide as a precaution? Iodine supplementation may be something that you should have done prior to this "disaster" for reasons other than the threat of the damaging effects of radiation. As you will see in my upcoming article, there is only one form of radiation induced cancer which may be averted by using Potassium Iodide. So, what I will tell you is that you should NOT go out and begin a haphazard intake of Iodine due to fears of radiation induced cancer.
Hang tight gang and more than anything else right now Pray for the people of Japan. If you can make a donation to the Red Cross or Samaritan's Purse do so and realize that long after we stop hearing about it in the news these proud people will need your Prayers and support.
Yours in Health,
Dr. Pfeiffer
Center for Nutrition & Wellness™
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