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. Iodine deficiency and breast cancer natural health. 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. They believe that the mechanism is apoptosis, a mechanism that removes diseased or malfunctioning cells. Apr 12, 2012 the role of iodine and breast cancer is gaining much needed attention. Her own experience with breast cancer led to the discovery that someone had stolen a medicine with proven benefits reaching back 15,000 years. 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. This book provides information on how iodine therapy can help. 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. 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. Iodine treats breast cancer, overwhelming evidence.
Iodine therapy for breast cancer and other reproductive organ. 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. How to prevent and how to survive breast cancer by ph. Mar 19, 20 breast cancer prevention with iodine supplementation. 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. He also mentions studies that measured soil deficiency, the need for supplementation, and the need for 3 forms of iodine in supplements. Tina kaczor, nd, fabno, is editorinchief of natural medicine journal and a naturopathic physician, board certified in naturopathic oncology.
In other words, its ideal for both the treatment and prevention of breast cancer. In the us goiter belt, where iodine in the soil is. One area in which thyroid and breast functions overlap is in the uptake and utilization of dietary iodide. By contrast, the incidence and severity of breast cancer are less in japan than in europe and the us, attributable to. Apr 10, 2017 transdermal and oral iodine for breast 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. 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. However, no significant association between breast cancer and hashimotos thyroiditis was reported in a study from the mayo clinic in the usa. He feels it is impossible to achieve your optimal health when there is iodine deficiency present. Changes in dietary iodine explains increasing incidence of breast. Mix a solution of 50 percent iodine50 percent dmso and rub it directly onto your breast as near. May, 2019 by promoting research on radioactive iodine online, the cancer industry is able to cover up information about nonradioactive iodine for cancer treatment.
High intake of iodine is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer. Mar 06, 2020 in the breasts, iodine downregulates estrogenresponsive genes and upregulates the genes required for estrogen detoxification. Iodine consumption by americans has dropped 50% since the 1970s as breast cancer rates have risen 1. Indeed, iodine deficiency is known to cause precancerous fibrocystic disease, which can lead to breast cancer. She declined conventional treatment and began taking 50 mg of lugols iodine solution, per day. Thus the book deals with the prevention and survival of breast cancer. Breast cancer and iodine by david derry, 9781552128848, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Iodine a promising breast cancer treatment nutrition and. Brownstein feels iodine is the most misunderstood nutrient.
Fibrocystic breast disease is not a benign illness. Iodine is also an antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and antiparasitic. The book contains good information on all diseases related to low iodine levels, including thyroid disorders, obesity and breast cancer. It can lead to hormonal issues and it can also promote the growth of cancerous cells. In the treatment of prostate and breast cancer, it is reported in dr. She explains her research and how her cancer went into remission from taking iodine. 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. 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. 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. The first one, from abnormal cells up to carcinoma in situ reverses with iodine. 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. Tullio simoncini states, every tumor of the skin can be completely removed with iodine tincture 7%, brushed many times 1020 once a day. This should come as no surprise as a 2008 paper by bernard a.
The iodine deficiency induces hyperplasia, which is a precancerous lesion. 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. Having enough iodine can prevent breast tissue from becoming hypersensitive to estrogen. 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.
The thyroid, iodine and breast cancer pubmed central pmc. There is substantial evidence that iodine deficiency is a modifiable risk factor in cancers of the stomach and breast and possibly many other organs. Transdermal and oral iodine for breast cancer treatment. Nov 05, 2014 one of the most exciting parts of my work is bringing you cutting edge information. 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. The study, led by researchers at the national cancer institute nci, part of the national institutes of health, was. The role of iodine and breast cancer is gaining much needed attention. She is also a journalist, researcher, former college professor and speaker.
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. Iodine deficiency an old epidemic is back psychology today. Dec 26, 2017 high intake of iodine is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer. 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. The antiinflammatory diet see the deflame diet book 2. 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.
His work gives us some pivotal basic truths about iodine and breast health. Unlikely source relieves breast pain christiane northrup, m. Eskin md showed that iodine actually altered gene expression in breast cancer cells, inducing programmed cell death. The principles are that there are two phases to cancer one controlled by iodine and the other by thyroid hormone.
Iodine the universal and holistic super mineral dr. This sets the stage for a disease like breast cancer. Iodine deficiency and breast cancer natural health journeys. The incidence of breast cancer has increased to 1 in 8 women, with 4,000 new cases weekly.
One of the most exciting parts of my work is bringing you cutting edge information. My question is has anyone experienced any breast enlargement with taking the iodine supplements, im taking half of a 12. With the help of iodine supplements she was able to stop the progress of her tumors without surgery, radiation or. 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. Over the last 12 years i have formed a library of 5000 reprints and books on breast cancer, thyroid hormone and iodine. A fivefold excess in breast cancer has been reported in japanese patients with aitd. 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. Iodine deficiency causes estrogen production to become unbalanced and dysfunctional. Since iodine is the only element needed for hormone production, a deficiency in this element can affect many systems in the body. Iodine deficiency is associated with a higher rate of goiter and breast cancer. Radioactive iodine linked to higher risk of cancer death. Interestingly, progesterone enhances iodine uptake, which may be one way that progesterone protects against breast cancer. Iodine treats breast cancer, overwhelming evidence jeffrey.
By contrast, the incidence and severity of breast cancer are less in japan than. 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. This book is about cause, prevention and treatment of breast canc. Longterm iodine depletion causes changes in breast tissue. Brownstein uses between 200 and 300 milligrams of iodine daily, with higher doses for more serious and difficult diseases.
Jan 31, 2019 the iodine deficiency induces hyperplasia, which is a precancerous lesion. 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 thyroid, iodine and breast cancer breast cancer. She had a history of breast cysts typical of women with iodine deficiency. Breast cancer kills more women in the united states than any cancer except lung cancer. Ive tried so hard to find anything about the beginning and breast size.
Jan 28, 2020 breast tissues transport molecular iodine and its as important to the breasts as it is to the thyroid. A story of unbelievable healing by the unsung hero. Dear friend, if you or a loved one suffers from breast cancer, this could be the most eyeopening letter you ever read. It plays a very important role in breast cancer prevention, as it is fundamental for healthy breast tissue. In the event of a nuclear power plant accident, the government gives everyone 50 mg. We presently have an epidemic of breast cancer with one in seven women suffering from it. Since iodine deficiency is a major cause of hypothyroidism, breast cancer with distant metastasis may be promoted in part by reduced thyroid. A good friend of ours just went through an ordeal with breast cancer. Microarray analysis identified 29 genes that were upregulated and 14 genes that were downregulated in response to iodineiodide treatment. Breast tissues transport molecular iodine and its as important to the breasts as it is to the thyroid. Brownstein presents case reports of women with fibrocystic disease as well as breast cancer who benefit from iodine supplementation. No one knows why some women get breast cancer, but there are a number of risk factors.
Brownstein reports three cases of spontaneous regression of breast cancer after women take iodine supplementation in his iodine book. He said that iodine is vital to proper tyroid function and there is a correlation between low iodine levels and breast cancer. How iodine protects breasts lara briden the period. The second phase, invasion, is controlled by connective tissue thyroid hormone. Dr brownstein iodine, fibrocystic breast disease and cancer. A lthough iodine may be used to prevent and treat many forms of cancer, much of the information about. What you dont know about iodine can ruin your life details her fight with stage 3 breast cancer. Iodine is a radically important topic for anyone with a breast, prostate, or thyroid who wants to live a long healthy life. Women taking thyroid medications appear to be twice as likely to develop breast cancer compared to women not taking thyroid medications.
From published facts, we can arrive at a proposal that iodine could be the first phase of a two phase cancer defence system. Thus, like other reported associations, the relationship between aitd, iodine intake and breast cancer is far from clear. Cancerfighting mineral is almost totally ignored cancer. This book is a theoretical discussion, and has also been produced to provide information and discussions of different ideas about approaches to 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. Iodine can stop this continuum wherever it catches it and hopefully reverse it, but at least put the brakes on what is happening. A chapter is devoted to iodine deficiency and fibrocystic breast disease and breast cancer. In the breasts, iodine downregulates estrogenresponsive genes and upregulates the genes required for estrogen detoxification. Brownstein found that another woman with breast cancer tested very low for iodine levels. 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. Breast cancer prevention with iodine supplementation. What every woman and those who love her ought to know. Although written for the lay reader, it should be required reading for all medical students. In the us goiter belt, where iodine in the soil is lower, breast cancer is higher 2.
The lack of a theory of cancer and especially breast cancer has made treatment difficult and empirical. Similarly, higher dietary iodine intake is associated with less goiter and breast cancer. Hi everyone, i just read the book,breast cancer and iodine by dr. This book is about cause, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Breast cancer prevention and iodine supplementation by. With the help of iodine supplements she was able to stop the progress of her tumors without surgery, radiation or chemotherapy.
By promoting research on radioactive iodine online, the cancer industry is able to cover up information about nonradioactive iodine for cancer treatment. The book should be handed out freely during october breast cancer awareness month. 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. 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. Breast health can be an emotional topic because of the devastating nature of breast cancer.
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