Iodine: Energize Your Mind and Boost Your Body's Potential
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[00:01] Jim Laird reporting from Largo, Florida with Dr. Stillman, discussing the nickname for the governor of CA
[03:50] The weather in different parts of the U.S.
- Northern Florida and Texas have warm temperatures in the 20s.
- Florida gets as low as 22 degrees while Hawaii stays at 22.
- The mid-Atlantic and New England have low to high 30s.
- Consider moving further south or living in Florida.
- Retreat in Nicaragua in January, more details to come.
- Stan Efferding will be a speaker at the seminar, focusing on performance athletes.
[07:45] Iodine consumption is correlated with IQ, while fluoride consumption is inversely correlated with IQ.
- Increasing iodine intake can boost cognitive function. - Fluoride in water was used to dumb down prisoners in concentration camps.
- Fluoride is a byproduct of industrial aluminum production.
- Fluoridation was a solution to dispose of excess fluoride.
[11:50] Fluoride and iodine compete with each other, affecting IQ levels.
- Soy and fluoride were marketed together as a byproduct of soybean production.
- Iodine can dissolve in oil and be effective topically.
- Moderate use of topical iodine is recommended to avoid skin irritation.
[15:54] Iodine affects gland production and high doses can lead to detox symptoms.
- Iodine affects sweat and sebaceous glands in the skin.
- Sebum production is linked to acne, influenced by fluoride and iodide levels.
- High doses of iodine can cause detox symptoms like insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, and rapid weight loss.
- The iodine protocol can be adjusted based on weight, with a starting dose of 50 milligrams for adults.
- Coaching calls and premium membership provide iodine protocol details and guidance.
[19:35] Iodine supplementation counters negative effects of fluoride and bromine on the brain.
- The brain requires iodine for proper neuronal function.
- Iodine improves brain function and benefits high performers and athletes.
- Iodine boosts the body's potential to produce energy.
- Fluoride decreases the body's ability to produce energy.
- Consider overall health and balance of minerals and vitamins in the diet before high-dose iodine supplementation.
[23:21] The importance of variability in different aspects of life.
- Variability applies to relationships, business, breathing, and movement.
- Expanding the range of stress tolerance improves fitness and fertility.
- Shrinking variability in modern people leads to health problems and impaired fertility.
- Variability is also important in training Special Forces soldiers.
[26:45] Understanding performance plateaus and variability in training.
- Different environments require different training priorities.
- Limited options indicate the need for resilience and adaptability.
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