Posted on 09/07/2011 4:03:03 PM PDT by spacejunkie01
I see today that Andrea Mitchell has breast cancer. I read threads here and at other sources from time to time of others newly diagnosed or struggling with it.
What you won't hear most of the medical community tell you is, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, other reproductive cancers, including prostate, are tied directly to iodine deficiency. Same applies for breast and uterine fibroids and enlarged prostate glands. As well as goiter or nodules on the thyroid.
I felt compelled to start a thread on this as we ALL need iodine and we are almost ALL deficient in it. Iodine is a crucial mineral, just as magnesium and calcium are but we get very little in our food supply and there are competing toxins (bromine, flouride, chlorine) that keep us from absorbing the little we get.
Go to www.breastcancerchoices.org for more information on the relationship between iodine deficiency and breast cancer (as well as a place to buy Iodoral) and check out Dr. David Brownstein's books and info and go to Optimox for more information.
And also minerals are chemicals.
I have used celtic salt for years. Add 1/4 tsp. to a liter of filtered water and drink through the day. I noticed that when I work hard in the yard, I avoid muscle pains if I immediately drink a glass of water with a good pinch of the salt in. Every other day I take Lugol too. For the magnesium I use the magnesium oil which one sprays on the skin. Wonderful stuff.
Be very careful in assigning a “all” assumption. “Some” or “many” remains a better choice.
For example, there may be a direct link between some cases of infectious mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)), and Graves’ disease. Likewise, there seems to be a geographical-indifferent genetic component, as well as age window, to several thyroid problems.
That is, relatives who live far apart with significantly different diets can still be more prone to thyroid problems, and young people ages 16-28 are far more prone to Graves’ disease, while later middle aged women are more prone to goiter. I think there is also an age window for thyroid tumors, as well.
I have tons of information. We have to take therapeutic doses of iodine to get enough in our system and combat the halides that mimic and block iodine absorption.
I don’t consider this contradictory in that iodine is a very potent anti fungal, anti bacterial, anti viral and can’t stand against iodine if we get it in sufficient doses.
Did you know that Celtic sea salt has three forms of magnesium in it? And that magnesium is essential for regulating blood pressure? Mine stays at 80/120 but is now 70/110 since I walk every day.
One reason to eat your Morton Salt.
no, it’s not.
Breast cancer was rare when I worked in Africa, even though iodine deficiency was common (goiter from iodine deficiency was common).
The real increase in breast cancer is from hormones and not having kids.
Have ten kids and breast feed all of them for two years, you probably won’t get breast cancer.
Have no kids, and your risk is high, even if you don’t use the pill (e.g. nuns). If you are heavy, which means you have more estrogen on board, you also are higher risk.
But Iodine? Nope.
Japanese women breast eat few animal fats, and breast feed for a long time (no cows milk).
On the other hand, they have a very high risk of high blood pressure related problems and stomach cancer.
I knew that magnesium is good for regulating blood pressure but did not know that celtic salt has 3 forms of magnesium in it. My blood pressure is on the low side for which I am thankful.
I don't believe that's what SJ is saying. The point is that the minerals are not in our diet. The essential minerals are no longer in the soil that grows the food. The fact is we need to supplement our mineral intake in order to get the doses needed to maintain healthy healing. I say healing because our bodies are regeneration/healing machines. There is no optimal state for the human body. It needs constant attention. I think when we understand this fundamental premise, we can start on the road to true health.
My daughter and I got into an arguement about salt on Sunday. She says there is absolutely no difference between table salt and sea salt. I say there is. Who is right?
bump: breast cancer and lack of Iodine
I have been taking a spoon of Milk of Magnesia on a regular basisi for a while now- After I listened to a cassette tape called “Dead Doctors Don’t Lie”
It made a lot of sense to me
Thanks, maggie .. interesting.
I think there’s too much overemphasis on salt reduction,
and there are consequences. Of course, every case is individual, and I know there are serious cardiac/blood pressure issues in many folks, and all should always get their doc’s guidance, who’s hopefully up on the latest cutting edge research (which sadly, most don’t have the time to do).
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/columnists/article-451889/Too-little-salt-bad-too.html
So, we also have to do our own due diligence and
research, especially these days. We have to be our own
vested physician’s assistants and health advocates.
When I was prepping for knee surgery 4 yrs ago, I had to go a week or two first drinking Gatorade regularly to get the necessary electrolytes, and it was from drinking tons of water daily, which we’ve also been told to do for good health. But that’s not true either.
Moderation .. moderation ..
One supplement that’s SO vital (involved in dozens and dozens of diseases and organs functions) is magnesium. I’ve been a total believer for almost 20 years .. first thing I take in the morning .. 250 or 500mg a day.
It has been reported that the vast majority of fatal heart attacks have been found in folks with no magnesium in their systems, and it’s not supplemented like calcium in orange juice, bread, etc., so it has to be purposely taken daily.
Scroll down for a massive resource list of the many vital involvements of magnesium:
Now, after you speak with your doc and gotten a goahead, if he’s on the ball, he’ll tell you to get it and take it daily .. ;) If he’s not, show him the research, which is plenitiful.
You’re right. Unrefined sea salt closely emulates your blood; table salt is stripped and bleached and baked. Nothing of value in it unless they add their smidgen of iodine.
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