Compelling data are emerging that link iodine deficiency to breast cancers and high rates
of fibrocystic breast disease, two of the greatest concerns of older women in the US.
-- Heart disease risk is escalated — Total and LDL cholesterol and triglyceride values increase — Risk
of fibrocystic breast disease and possibly breast cancer increase (breast tissue concentrates iodine)-- Gingivitis and poor oral health increase (salivary glands concentrate iodine)
Researchers are still unsure of the exact mechanism of action, but they believe vitamin E eases the pain and difficulty
of fibrocystic breast disease.
Not exact matches
While iodine levels have fallen, there have been simultaneous increases in rates
of thyroid
disease,
breast cancer,
fibrocystic breast disease, prostate cancer, and obesity in American adults, and an increase in mental retardation and developmental delays in American children.
These are all part
of the continuum
of estrogen dominance that are exhibited in the body and the reproductive system function, usually over a long period
of time, starting in the teens with PMS, advancing to
fibrocystic breast disease and PCOS during college days and young adulthood, and eventually, fibroids, severe endometriosis, and
breast cancer.
Cellect; is there an adequate amount
of iodine Dr David Brownstein MD author
of «Iodine Why You Need It» The Iodine study involving over 4,000 cases revealing Iodine and cancer Dr Kelley's three trigger mechanisms
of cancer
Breast cancer and the iodine relationship Chronic illness, health issues and symptoms associated with an iodine deficiency Fibrocystic breast disease, cyst formation and enzyme supplementation Severe headaches and migraines Why won't my PH ba
Breast cancer and the iodine relationship Chronic illness, health issues and symptoms associated with an iodine deficiency
Fibrocystic breast disease, cyst formation and enzyme supplementation Severe headaches and migraines Why won't my PH ba
breast disease, cyst formation and enzyme supplementation Severe headaches and migraines Why won't my PH balance?
Dr. Justin Marchegiani: The only time I recommend painting it on your skin is if you have
fibrocystic breast disease uh — you have a lot
of cyst and painful
breast tissue.
In adults, iodine is necessary not only for the production
of thyroid hormones, but has recently been recognized to play a protective role against
fibrocystic breast disease and
breast cancer.
In adults, iodine is necessary not only for the production
of thyroid hormones, thus affecting systemic metabolism, but is now recognized to play a protective role against
fibrocystic breast disease and
breast cancer.
Dr. Lang will bring together a summary
of this important information and provide a comprehensive list
of conditions that benefit from achieving iodine sufficiency which includes thyroid
disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, diabetes, heart
disease,
fibrocystic breast disease,
breast cancer, all hormonally medicated cancers, chronic infections, and much more.»
Additionally, iodine deficiency has been linked to
fibrocystic breast disease, certain forms
of cancer, and most notably, thyroid
disease.
Although the results
of these studies are promising, more research is needed to clarify iodine's role in
fibrocystic breast disease.
This section focuses on four areas
of biomedical research examining iodine's role in health and
disease: fetal and infant development, cognitive function during childhood,
fibrocystic breast disease, and radiation - induced thyroid cancer.
«The intake
of fiber and nuts during adolescence and incidence
of proliferative benign
breast disease» — such as
fibrocystic breast disease; fibroadenomas; noncancerous
breast lumps — but, is considered a marker for increased
breast cancer risk.
Eating fiber - containing foods — especially nuts — during adolescence may significantly lower the risk
of developing potentially precancerous
fibrocystic breast disease (fibroadenomas).
Environmental chemicals, lack
of dietary fiber, excess dietary fat, estrogens in cow's milk, lack
of plant - derived phytoestrogens, and resulting obesity are some
of the means by which diet adversely affects hormones.6 - 10 Most importantly, when a woman changes to a low - fat, plant - food based diet her reproductive hormones correct and most troublesome female problems, like heavy menstrual bleeding,
fibrocystic breast disease, and PMS are alleviated.
It has also been shown to help with
fibrocystic breast disease, as women who are deficient develop the
disease, while women with adequate levels
of iodine do not.
The symptoms
of such include dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), infertility, lowered libido, uterine fibroids,
fibrocystic breast disease, chronic headaches, fatigue, insomnia, menopausal problems, hot flashes, weight gain, etc..
Thermography as a physiologic test, demonstrates heat patterns that are strongly indicative
of breast abnormality, the test can detect subtle changes in
breast temperature that indicate a variety
of breast diseases and abnormalities and once abnormal heat patterns are detected in the
breast, follow - up procedures including mammography are necessary to rule out or properly diagnose cancer and a host
of other
breast diseases such as
fibrocystic syndrome, Pagets
disease, etc..
Fibrocystic breast disease often becomes painful and the benign tumors swell with the onset
of menstruation.
Emerging evidence points to the severe impact
of low iodine on a wide range
of health issues, including increased risks
of breast cancer and
fibrocystic breast diseases.
Iodine also helps regulate levels
of the stress hormone cortisol and contributes to normal immune function.46, 47 Abnormal cortisol levels and deficient immune function are significant contributors to the risks
of breast cancer; women with
fibrocystic breast disease may also suffer from elevated cortisol levels.48 - 51