In the past we have talked this into the ground one of the forums I am a member at posted this podcast it’s 60 min.’s long but well worth the time.
Here is a cut and paste of the post.
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LDN = Low Dose Naltrexone

At this link there is a podcast… during which at around 13:10 mark – he speaks of thyroid function, goes onto to talk about LDN and its benefits in regards to thyroid dysfunction/function, and IF you are really keen…. after that he talks about auto immune disease, leaky gut etc……

He also makes a quick mention that statins can damage your thyroid function……

http://thehealthyskeptic.org/the-hea…m_medium=email
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Here is a cut and paste of what Dr. Brownsterin says about Autoimmune thyroid disorders and Iodine.

http://iodine4health.com/ortho/brownstein_ortho.htm
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Brownstein, D

“The best results with iodine, as with all nutritional supplements, can be achieved as part of a comprehensive holistic program. As I describe in my book, Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It 2nd Edition, adding magnesium and vitamin C will enhance the effects of iodine. This is particularly true for individuals experiencing a number of factors related to iodine. This article will cover four major factors sometimes associated with iodine supplementation and how vitamin C and magnesium can support individuals with these concerns:

1. Allergy
2. Autoimmune thyroid disorders
3. Detoxification Reactions
4. Iodism

“Some physicians feel that iodine supplementation causes autoimmune thyroid disorders. They also claim that those with autoimmune thyroid disorders should not take iodine as it will exacerbate their condition. Before conventional medicine began using radioactive iodine to treat autoimmune thyroid disorders, large doses of iodine was the treatment of choice in treating autoimmune thyroid disorders. There are numerous reports in the literature, some dating back well over 100 years, showing the benefits of using iodine in excess of the RDA to treat autoimmune thyroid illnesses. If iodine was the cause of autoimmune thyroid illnesses, these illnesses should have been decreasing over the last 30 years. The opposite has occurred. In the United States, iodine levels have fallen approximately 50 percent over the last 30 years while, at the same time, autoimmune thyroid disorders have been rapidly increasing. My clinical experience has shown that in an iodine deficient state, higher doses of iodine, as part of a holistic treatment program, are an effective and safe way to treat autoimmune thyroid illness without appreciable side effects.”

“Iodine can cause a detoxification reaction in the body by facilitating the body’s release of the toxic halides fluoride and bromide. If the body’s detoxification pathways are overloaded when the toxic halides are being released, a detoxification reaction can be triggered. A detoxification reaction can take the form of fatigue, muscle aches, fever, diarrhea, and brain fog, skin rashes, etc.”

“If one is found to be iodine deficient, it is best to correct other nutrient imbalances before instituting iodine supplementation. Proper dosing of magnesium, Vitamin C and minerals will maximize the response to iodine. Before beginning any nutritional program, the best results can be achieved when working with a health care practitioner skilled in the use of natural agents.”
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I don’t know if I need to put this in a new link so others will see it. Here are 3 links from Dr. David Brownstein, M.D.
about Thyroid.

http://www.spacedoc.net/hypothyroidism

http://www.spacedoc.net/hypothyroidism_2

http://www.spacedoc.net/hypothyroidism_3