Iodine: All the benefits, none of the stains I just finished reading your article on iodine, "One mineral can help a myriad of conditions from atherosclerosis to COPD to zits," and found it quite well-written and enjoyable. Most of it I knew already, but I did learn a few new facts. My compliments! Throughout the article, you mentioned staining as a major issue in topical use. As the mother of a chronically ill child, I have picked up a few tricks through the years, and one of them is removing iodine stains. Rubbing alcohol applied directly to the stained spot on any clothing will cause the stain to disappear completely after laundering, and it's color- safe to boot. It also quite effectively removes iodine from skin, though you obviously wouldn't want to remove it from the area being treated until treatment is complete. Keep the good information coming! Sometimes it can be hard to sort out fact from fable on the internet, but the more fact that is being published increases the odds of people finding it. JVW: Thank you for another tip about removing iodine stains! I hope you've also had a chance to read about iodine and elimination of fibrocystic disease (in the January 2005 issue), and iodine and breast cancer (in the March 2007 issue). If you don't have these back issues, use your computer to access the complete archives on the Nutrition & Healing website. Just go to www.wrightnewsletter.com, click on the "Log-on" link at the top of the page, then enter the user name and password listed on page 8 of your most recent newsletter. | 
