Iodine
At the Cancer Control Society meetings I have attended the last couple of years iodine deficiency was discussed by doctors. In his book entitled “Iodine, Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It”, 4th Edition, the author, David Brownstein M.D. provides some very interesting information and facts about how he has used iodine and associated nutrients in his medical practice to treat many of the health conditions listed at the end of this blog post.
Why Are So Many People Deficient in Iodine?
Bromide/bromine, fluoride, and chloride/chlorine bind to the iodine receptor sites preventing our cells from receiving iodine. Bromine is used in bakery products. Refined salt is also not a good source of iodine. Healthy sources of salt are available. Iodine is found in every cell in the body and is needed in the production of all of the other hormones our bodies produce. Even if adequate amounts of iodine are consumed, the human body has to have a functional delivery system to be able to deliver the iodine to the necessary areas of the body. This delivery system can be another problem area which he discusses and explains certain treatments he has used to solve problems in this area.
Where in the Body Is Iodine Needed?
Iodine can be used in treating a wide range of health conditions. Iodine is concentrated in the glandular system. The thyroid gland has the highest concentration of iodine but other areas of the body that have high concentrations of iodine or iodide include the prostate, salivary glands, the cerebral spinal fluid, the brain, the gastric mucosa, the breasts, ovaries, the skin, kidneys, spleen, liver, blood, intestines, and eyes. For example, bromine mentioned above can bind to iodine receptors in the breast, is a known carcinogen to the breast, and it interferes with iodine utilization in the thyroid gland.
Apoptosis
Iodine has been shown to induce apoptosis in breast and thyroid cancer cells. Apoptosis means that cancer cells do not continue to divide out of control but instead are caused to go through the normal cell life cycle then die as other normal healthy cells would do. Iodine has also been shown to be extremely effective in treating and preventing fibrocystic breast disease. The subject of apoptosis is a very interesting area of discussion in his book.
Japan
Average mainland Japanese people consume more than 100 times the amount of iodine than is included in the U.S. recommended daily allowance. Most Americans probably don’t consume even the recommended daily allowance; therefore most Americans are grossly deficient in this aspect of their nutrition. The author states that he feels it is impossible to have a balanced hormonal system without adequate iodine consumption. Sufficient amounts of iodine have been shown to remove toxic levels of certain chemicals from the human body such as mercury and other heavy metals as well as the chemicals mentioned at the beginning of this article.
Thyroid Gland
The thyroid gland which is dependent upon iodine acts as the body’s major metabolic regulator. If the thyroid gland is not operating properly, a long list of health conditions can result. Many people who have been treated for iodine deficiency have reported correction of rapid heartbeat, slow heartbeat, brain fog, low energy and many other conditions. The author believes that the areas of the body where iodine is concentrated seem to be some of the areas where there is currently the highest frequency of cancer occurrence. Because there are many other nutrients that the body requires in order to utilize iodine it is necessary to consider his advice about the many other areas of nutrition he discusses. The author feels that there are a number of very serious health conditions in children both born and unborn caused by inadequate iodine. He even states that he has seen many psychiatric issues resolved when iodine deficiency is corrected.
Here are some conditions that can be symptoms of improper thyroid function:
Depression
High cholesterol
Essential hypertension
Fatigue
Inability to concentrate
Infertility
Menstrual Irregularities
Nervousness
Poor memory
Slower heartbeat
Weight gain
ADHD
Atherosclerosis
Fibrocystic breasts
Goiter
Hemorrhoids
Headaches
Hypertension
Infections
Liver diseases
Ovarian disease
Prostate disorders
Thyroid disorders
Vaginal Infections
In conclusion, it appears that iodine considerations could provide very promising solutions to certain cancers as well as many other troubling and serious health issues. He recommends that people should consult a licensed practicing physician to determine if their body is receiving and using properly an adequate supply of iodine.
Dr Brownstein’s website is www.drbrownstein.com. He is the Medical Director of the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He has also authored the following books:
Overcoming Thyroid Disorders
Drugs That Don’t Work And Natural Therapies That Do
The Miracle Of Natural Hormones
Salt Your Way To Health
Overcoming Arthritis
The Guide To Healthy Eating
The Guide To A Gluten Free Diet
The book summarized above was published by Medical Alternatives Press, 4173 Field Brook, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323, telephone number 888–647–5616.
The statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The above information is intended for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to be used to diagnose, prescribe, or replace proper medical care. The information described herein is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose, mitigate, or prevent any disease. It is not intended to be used as a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a qualified, licensed medical professional.
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