Re: Need to present a balanced perspective

There are some on curezone who say iodine is a poison, and should not be used at all.

There are others on curezone who say iodine is of great benefit to the body, and should be used by everyone. These people suggest it will never have harmful effects, even if consumed in large doses.

Iodine is essential to the body just like water.  But just like water too much can be harmful.

But the iodine supporters don't want people to know about the potential dangers of taking iodine.  For example, how iodine can aggravate Hashimoto's thyroidosis or in excess cause hyperthyroidism and negative feedback hypothyroidism.  These are some of the facts that I have been attacked by iodine supporters over since I presented these facts and evidence to back it.

So they don't want a balanced view, they want a one-sided view.  Just like how Moreless use to ban anyone questioning the safety of his protocol so that only his side would be presented.

It is difficult to know much about the people contributing these views. Anyone can try to give the impression they know what they are talking about.

Some people quote extreme views they find on other internet sites, and call this proof.

That is another reason that sales sites are often not a good source of information.

Too many people also turn hostile to others with different views.

I agree.  As I have said before look at how many times I have been relentlessly attacked by the trolls for presenting evidence of safety issues over certain therapies.

There is a real need to present a balanced perspective.

Again I agree.

Iodine does have some legitimate medicinal benefits.

Again I agree.  But the dosages they are claiming are safe are way over the levels that studies have repeatedly shown cause adverse reactions on the thyroid.  But again, you are not allowed to present these facts.

It can also have harmful effects if used inappropriately. Consuming large amounts has even caused death.

Yes.

So if anyone wants to make a good contribution, research the subject properly, and listen to the success stories, of people who have overcome medical conditions. Then write up a balanced perspective.

Ignore the stories of those who say a particular treatment works, but are still sick after using it. Listen to those who have actually got well.

One problem with this is that some people will claim to be cured using a particular treatment but then you read other posts and they are still treating their problem.  They just claim to have been cured as "evidence" that the treatment works when the treatment is questioned.  I have seen this so many times here on Curezone.  Especially by the "liver flush" supporters.  This is another reason I prefer to rely on real research instead of unverifiable statements especially from zealots of certain bogus "therapies".

There are also other subjects on curezone where the same thing is happening. Extreme unbalanced views are being presented.

Yes, such as on the iodine board and the "liver flush" board.

To add to all of this, the forum moderator(s) also have a poor understanding on many subjects. So they are not steering the discussion in the right direction.

In some cases they are a big part of the problem.  Attacking people they disagree with, banning them or erasing/editing posts they disagree with.

The proportion of bad information on curezone is too high. You need to sift through the garbage to find the good information.

Totally agree!!!