Fears over the failing Fukushima nuclear reactor build across the globe this week, with seemingly every media outlet broadcasting the same footage repeatedly often with a disaster movie soundtrack (well done Sky News) to further emphasise to us idiot viewers the seriousness of the situation. The thoughts and prayers of billions are with the men and women risking their lives battling to keep the spread of nuclear material to a minimum.
This article by the New York Post reports on how health food stores some 7,000 miles away from Fukushima are seeing a rush on products containing iodine. No doubt spurred on by graphics doing the rounds on the Internet like the following:
Considerably closer than Manhattan at 6,000 miles but in the other direction we have also experienced a significant sales increase in kelp products. That's not a statistic intended to panic, there will always be people who hope for the best and prefer for the worst, no matter how unlikely.
Needless to say, if the news machine continues to ramp up the fear level globally then expect to see delays and stock levels running low. My final word on this is, be careful, kelp is NOT suitable for everyone. Consult a GP before taking any iodine products as they can interfere with medications. It can cause acne like eruptions on the face. It is NOT recommended for children.
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NY Post - http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/kelp_yourself_to_some_seaweed_8AjIrHnDzHL5ygIUCdRKTL
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