Yeah, Bex. First, I didn't clarify that iodine doesn't chelate mercury. It just frees it up since it dissolves fat deposits in the circulatory system. That's why the original poster reported it more in the bloodstream.

Candida. A sore subject. In the last 24 hours I started taking more iodine and hydrogen peroxide (35%) to wipe out the candida. I've been home all summer, and my intellect/curiosity has changed some. I know I very susceptible to candida since my mouth is full of metal, and when I've eliminated it a bit, I was much more mentally and emotionally clear. Like aaaahhh...... I missed that. So I'm focusing on killing it. I'm not a sugar junkie, but when I crave, I often feed it just enough.

Funny here--I just wasn't ok with plain oatmeal to reduce candida every day, and since it must have bromide traces (from flare-ups following consumption), I've avoided it a lot. Do you know of other inexpensive healthy grains I could choose for breakfast? That meal always sets the tone for my day.

Also, do you have any knowledge of coffee instigating candida? That's a rough one for me, since I am on/off with it. Does it affect it?

Alfred