NTC Halides

It is important to understand the toxic effects of halides on the thyroid gland.

Some of the halides we should be concerned with are Fluoride (Fl-), Chloride (Cl-),
Bromide (Br-) and Iodine (I-) and are located in the same row of the periodic chart.

We are being bombarded by toxic halides from all sides. A Michigan company -
Ecology Center (EC) released a report called "Toxic at Any Speed: Chemicals in
Cars and the Need for Safe Alternatives" warning of the toxic chemicals being
released within our car interiors. They ranged from 5 to 10 times greater than levels
found in our homes or offices.

These cars studied contained PBDEs which are used as fire retardants. They also
found phthalates which are used to soften PVC plastics. Both have been linked to
birth defects, premature births, impaired learning, and endocrine disruptions
among other serious health problems.

Healthycar.org also reported on the toxins children are exposed to in their carseats.
Infants don't stand a fighting chance when up against a large assault in proportion
to their tiny bodies. Toxic chemical exposure limits are based upon a healthy male
individual. Because of the size difference alone it puts them at a higher risk.

Another area of exposure is that of chlorine. If you are a swimmer you are familiar
with the unmistakable smell. Unfortunately most believe they are doing their bodies
some good by getting exercise in a pool. However, a report by the International
Non-Toxic Water Association in Australia actually found that exercising in this water
increases toxicity. See Swimming Pool Issues .

So how do we combat these toxins? IODINE. In adequate amounts it will push out
the toxic halides from your body and give your entire body what it needs to function
effectively.

See: The Combined Measurement of the Four Stable Halides by the Ion-Selective
Electrode Procedure Following Their Chromatographic Separation on a Strong
Anion Exchanger Resin: Clinical Applications by Dr. Guy Abraham