Jan 28, 2020 breast tissues transport molecular iodine and its as important to the breasts as it is to the thyroid. I think one of the main reasons we are seeing such an increase in breast disease is due to iodine deficiency. A good friend of ours just went through an ordeal with breast cancer. Today that information is on iodine, specifically how supplementing with iodine can lessen breast pain, reduce your risk of breast cancer, and even improve your health overall.
There is substantial evidence that iodine deficiency is a modifiable risk factor in cancers of the stomach and breast and possibly many other organs. Tina kaczor, nd, fabno, is editorinchief of natural medicine journal and a naturopathic physician, board certified in naturopathic oncology. In the event of a nuclear power plant accident, the government gives everyone 50 mg. The thyroid, iodine and breast cancer breast cancer. Brownstein feels iodine is the most misunderstood nutrient. Why you need it, why you cant live without it 2009, gave me knowledge of yet another piece of the puzzle of why i developed breast cancer. Nov 05, 2014 one of the most exciting parts of my work is bringing you cutting edge information. From published facts, we can arrive at a proposal that iodine could be the first phase of a two phase cancer defence system. The lack of a theory of cancer and especially breast cancer has made treatment difficult and empirical.
Mar 06, 2020 in the breasts, iodine downregulates estrogenresponsive genes and upregulates the genes required for estrogen detoxification. Breast tissues transport molecular iodine and its as important to the breasts as it is to the thyroid. Tullio simoncini states, every tumor of the skin can be completely removed with iodine tincture 7%, brushed many times 1020 once a day. Having an iodine deficiency can make it difficult for the body to properly detoxify itself as well as be a leading cause of thyroid dysfunction. He feels it is impossible to achieve your optimal health when there is iodine deficiency present. Findings from a study of patients who received radioactive iodine rai treatment for hyperthyroidism show an association between the dose of treatment and longterm risk of death from solid cancers, including breast cancer. Indeed, iodine deficiency is known to cause precancerous fibrocystic disease, which can lead to breast cancer.
In the us goiter belt, where iodine in the soil is. Longterm iodine depletion causes changes in breast tissue. Iodine deficiency causes estrogen production to become unbalanced and dysfunctional. One area in which thyroid and breast functions overlap is in the uptake and utilization of dietary iodide. Risks that you cannot change includeage the chance of getting breast cancer rises as a woman gets older genes there are two genes, brca1 and brca2, that greatly. Although written for the lay reader, it should be required reading for all medical students. By contrast, the incidence and severity of breast cancer are less in japan than in europe and the us, attributable to. Women taking thyroid medications appear to be twice as likely to develop breast cancer compared to women not taking thyroid medications. Iodine is a an essential micronutrient, every single cell of our body needs it, especially the thyroid and breast tissue where it is stored in large quantities. To elucidate the role of iodine in breast cancer, the effect of lugols iodine solution 5% i2, 10% ki on gene expression was analyzed in the estrogen responsive mcf7 breast cancer cell line. Brownstein found that another woman with breast cancer tested very low for iodine levels. The book should be handed out freely during october breast cancer awareness month. Brownstein reports three cases of spontaneous regression of breast cancer after women take iodine supplementation in his iodine book.
Iodine deficiency and breast cancer natural health. Thus, like other reported associations, the relationship between aitd, iodine intake and breast cancer is far from clear. Brownstein uses between 200 and 300 milligrams of iodine daily, with higher doses for more serious and difficult diseases. Iodine treats breast cancer, overwhelming evidence. Thus the book deals with the prevention and survival of breast cancer. Ok, so im fairly new to this iodine thing, but i do know im deficient, and i have a lot of dietary restrictions, but so far i feel better overall.
Jul 29, 2003 however, no significant association between breast cancer and hashimotos thyroiditis was reported in a study from the mayo clinic in the usa. The principles are that there are two phases to cancer one controlled by iodine and the other by thyroid hormone. The antiinflammatory diet see the deflame diet book 2. Transdermal and oral iodine for breast cancer treatment. The second phase, invasion, is controlled by connective tissue thyroid hormone. The study, led by researchers at the national cancer institute nci, part of the national institutes of health, was.
Iodine can stop this continuum wherever it catches it and hopefully reverse it, but at least put the brakes on what is happening. This book is about cause, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. This sets the stage for a disease like breast cancer. She had a history of breast cysts typical of women with iodine deficiency. In the us goiter belt, where iodine in the soil is lower, breast cancer is higher 2. Iodine and breast cancer prevention part two spontaneous regression of breast cancer after iodine in his book on iodine, david brownstein md reports three cases of spontaneous regression of breast cancer after iodine supplementation.
We presently have an epidemic of breast cancer with one in seven women suffering from it. Related iodine pages iodine and the breast breast cancer choices iodine investigation project annotated reference pages iodine iodine loading test information iodine protocol iodinerelated bromide detox symptoms and strategies theory of bromide dominance iodine literate practitioners iodoral sales help our charity fund iodine research. Mar 15, 2016 iodine is a an essential micronutrient, every single cell of our body needs it, especially the thyroid and breast tissue where it is stored in large quantities. This should come as no surprise as a 2008 paper by bernard a.
Ive tried so hard to find anything about the beginning and breast size. Breast cancer prevention and iodine supplementation by. Tullio simoncini states, every tumor of the skin can be completely removed with. The incidence of breast cancer has increased to 1 in 8 women, with 4,000 new cases weekly. Dr brownstein iodine, fibrocystic breast disease and cancer. She explains her research and how her cancer went into remission from taking iodine. Apr 12, 2012 the role of iodine and breast cancer is gaining much needed attention. What you dont know about iodine can ruin your life details her fight with stage 3 breast cancer. Cancerfighting mineral is almost totally ignored cancer. It plays a very important role in breast cancer prevention, as it is fundamental for healthy breast tissue. Iodine consumption by americans has dropped 50% since the 1970s as breast cancer rates have risen 1.
Since iodine is the only element needed for hormone production, a deficiency in this element can affect many systems in the body. This book is a theoretical discussion, and has also been produced to provide information and discussions of different ideas about approaches to breast cancer. Iodine deficiency an old epidemic is back psychology today. Breast cancer and iodine by david derry md phd, is a unique 100 page volume which presents the academic case for iodine as prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Iodine is a radically important topic for anyone with a breast, prostate, or thyroid who wants to live a long healthy life. He also mentions studies that measured soil deficiency, the need for supplementation, and the need for 3 forms of iodine in supplements. Iodine a promising breast cancer treatment nutrition and. A fivefold excess in breast cancer has been reported in japanese patients with aitd. Hi everyone, i just read the book,breast cancer and iodine by dr. Experimental findings showing the ability of iodine or iodinerich seaweed to inhibit breast tumour development is supported by the relatively low rate of breast cancer in japanese women who consume a diet containing iodinerich seaweed. Mix a solution of 50 percent iodine50 percent dmso and rub it directly onto your breast as near.
Since iodine deficiency is a major cause of hypothyroidism, breast cancer with distant metastasis may be promoted in part by reduced thyroid. Brownstein presents case reports of women with fibrocystic disease as well as breast cancer who benefit from iodine supplementation. This book, written in 2001, may have been a valuable early pioneer in the recent revival of this crucial aspect of nutrition that the medical profession has brushed aside, but today there are better books. The first one, from abnormal cells up to carcinoma in situ reverses with iodine. It is clear that there has been a meltdown at the reactor core. Iodine treats breast cancer, overwhelming evidence jeffrey. Breast cancer prevention with iodine supplementation. One clinical study of 22 women with breast cancer given 5 mgday of molecular iodine i2 found that ppargamma expression was increased, along with the expected favorable effects on the cancerous tissue including increased apoptosis, decreased proliferation, and a decrease in estrogens cellular effects. By promoting research on radioactive iodine online, the cancer industry is able to cover up information about nonradioactive iodine for cancer treatment.
This book, written in 2001, may have been a valuable early pioneer in the recent revival of this crucial aspect of nutrition that the medical profession has. Why you need it, why you cant live without it 2009, gave me knowledge of yet another piece of the puzzle of. By contrast, the incidence and severity of breast cancer are less in japan than. Changes in dietary iodine explains increasing incidence of breast. In the breasts, iodine downregulates estrogenresponsive genes and upregulates the genes required for estrogen detoxification. Breast cancer and iodine by david derry, 9781552128848, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He said that iodine is vital to proper tyroid function and there is a correlation between low iodine levels and breast cancer. Her own experience with breast cancer led to the discovery that someone had stolen a medicine with proven benefits reaching back 15,000 years.
Breast health can be an emotional topic because of the devastating nature of breast cancer. How iodine protects breasts lara briden the period. Iodine the universal and holistic super mineral dr. No one knows why some women get breast cancer, but there are a number of risk factors. In the treatment of prostate and breast cancer, it is reported in dr. Iodine deficiency is associated with a higher rate of goiter and breast cancer. She received her naturopathic doctorate from national university of natural medicine, and completed her residency in naturopathic oncology at cancer treatment centers of america, tulsa, oklahoma. The role of iodine and breast cancer is gaining much needed attention. Microarray analysis identified 29 genes that were upregulated and 14 genes that were downregulated in response to iodineiodide treatment. They believe that the mechanism is apoptosis, a mechanism that removes diseased or malfunctioning cells. Having enough iodine can prevent breast tissue from becoming hypersensitive to estrogen.
Experimental findings showing the ability of iodine or iodine rich seaweed to inhibit breast tumour development is supported by the relatively low rate of breast cancer in japanese women who consume a diet containing iodine rich seaweed. Dear friend, if you or a loved one suffers from breast cancer, this could be the most eyeopening letter you ever read. The thyroid, iodine and breast cancer pubmed central pmc. Breast cancer kills more women in the united states than any cancer except lung cancer. However, no significant association between breast cancer and hashimotos thyroiditis was reported in a study from the mayo clinic in the usa. It can lead to hormonal issues and it can also promote the growth of cancerous cells. Unlikely source relieves breast pain christiane northrup, m. Mar 19, 20 to elucidate the role of iodine in breast cancer, the effect of lugols iodine solution 5% i2, 10% ki on gene expression was analyzed in the estrogen responsive mcf7 breast cancer cell line. A lthough iodine may be used to prevent and treat many forms of cancer, much of the information about. Interestingly, progesterone enhances iodine uptake, which may be one way that progesterone protects against breast cancer. At the same time, this double whammy causes breast tissue to be more sensitive to estrogen, cystic changes occur, increasing the risk of breast cancer. This book is about cause, prevention and treatment of breast canc. How to prevent and how to survive breast cancer by ph.
Lynn farrows book the iodine crisis is the most thorough, readable, and inspirational book on why we should all learn about iodine and act accordingly. Radioactive iodine linked to higher risk of cancer death. The iodine deficiency induces hyperplasia, which is a precancerous lesion. She is also a journalist, researcher, former college professor and speaker. This book provides information on how iodine therapy can help. In laboratory tests, iodine has been shown to kill cancer cells and it acts in the body to enhance the immune system in its search for rogue and pre cancer cells.
Similarly, higher dietary iodine intake is associated with less goiter and breast cancer. What every woman and those who love her ought to know. In other words, its ideal for both the treatment and prevention of breast cancer. She declined conventional treatment and began taking 50 mg of lugols iodine solution, per day. Ensuring adequate iodine levels is essential to helping you achieve your optimal health. For example, japan has the highest dietary intake of iodine mg per day, and the lowest rates for goiter and breast cancer. Jan 31, 2019 the iodine deficiency induces hyperplasia, which is a precancerous lesion. Mar 19, 20 breast cancer prevention with iodine supplementation. With the help of iodine supplements she was able to stop the progress of her tumors without surgery, radiation or chemotherapy. A lthough iodine may be used to prevent and treat many forms of cancer, much of the information about iodine in this chapter relates to breast cancer. Dec 26, 2017 high intake of iodine is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer. Iodine deficiency and breast cancer natural health journeys. Why you need it, why you cant live without it, dr david brownstein reports on three cases of spontaneous regression of breast cancer after starting iodine supplementation therapy. In laboratory tests, iodine has been shown to kill cancer cells and it acts in the body to enhance the immune system in its search for rogue and precancer cells.
A chapter is devoted to iodine deficiency and fibrocystic breast disease and breast cancer. With the help of iodine supplements she was able to stop the progress of her tumors without surgery, radiation or. Iodine therapy for breast cancer and other reproductive organ. The book, breast cancer and iodine by david derry md phd, is a unique 100 page volume which presents the academic case for iodine as prevention and treatment of breast cancer. My question is has anyone experienced any breast enlargement with taking the iodine supplements, im taking half of a 12.
May, 2019 by promoting research on radioactive iodine online, the cancer industry is able to cover up information about nonradioactive iodine for cancer treatment. Eskin md showed that iodine actually altered gene expression in breast cancer cells, inducing programmed cell death. Mix a solution of 50 percent iodine50 percent dmso and rub it directly onto your breast as near as possible to where the cancer is or used to be. A story of unbelievable healing by the unsung hero. Iodine is also an antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and antiparasitic. Over the last 12 years i have formed a library of 5000 reprints and books on breast cancer, thyroid hormone and iodine. His work gives us some pivotal basic truths about iodine and breast health. Apr 10, 2017 transdermal and oral iodine for breast cancer treatment. May 10, 2017 iodine can stop this continuum wherever it catches it and hopefully reverse it, but at least put the brakes on what is happening. One of the most exciting parts of my work is bringing you cutting edge information.
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