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James Howenstine, MD
Howenstine J
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"Among the problems caused by iodine deficiency are:
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Underactivity of the thyroid gland produces fatigue. In
rodents iodine deficiency leads to abnormal
pituitary-adrenal function. The adrenal gland provides
energy and stamina.
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When iodine no longer binds to thyroid cell membranes
enzymes called peroxidases are able to damage these
membranes and produce autoimmune diseases such as
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Hyperthyroidism (Graves
Disease).... Iodine therapy
allows the sluggish thyroid gland to resume normal
production of thyroid hormone leading to resolution of
hypothyroidism. Provision of iodine stops the
peroxidase injury to the thyroid membranes in
hyperthyroidism which permits hyperthyroidism to
resolve. Thus thyroid surgery for hyperthyroidism is no
longer necessary.
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Several human organs need iodine but can not absorb it
until blood iodine levels reach high values (stomach,
salivary glands). Most persons exhibit impaired
production of stomach acid as they age. This impaired
capability to produce adequate stomach acid may be a
result of iodine deficiency as iodine promotes stomach
acidity.
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Resolution of cysts. Iodine therapy resolves nearly
every case of breast cysts. This treatment also can
heal ovarian cysts and works well on skin cysts when
rubbed over the cyst.
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Iodine is found in large quantities in the brain and
the ciliary body of the eye. Lack of iodine may be
involved in production of Parkinson’s disease and
glaucoma.
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Lipoprotein (a). This dangerous substance is quite
important as it produces plaques in arteries because it
is very sticky and collects platelets, calcium and
fibrin from the blood circulating inside our arteries.
Excessive clotting and vascular disease resulting from
high levels of lipoprotein (a) can be reversed by
iodine treatment.
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Other Health Problems. Iodine has proven value in
treating headaches, keloids, and parotid duct stones."
"Iodine lack is known to be a factor in the development of breast and prostate
cancer. Sixty patients with a variety of cancers were studied. All sixty
patients were found to have serious iodine deficiency. "
"A third solution that works well in correcting iodine
deficiency is Triodide made by Scientific Botanicals of
Seattle, Washington. This has the same dosage of iodine and
iodide combined with a sea vegetable called bladderwrack.
This can be obtained from natural food stores, Tahoma Clinic
Dispensary and compounding pharmacies. This contains 12.5 mg
of iodine in the same 2 drop dosage."
"Another valuable iodine preparation is saturated solution of potassium
iodide. This does not have the correct ratio of iodine iodide recommended by
Dr. Abrahams for correcting iodine deficiency but it does have a multitude of
valuable healing properties. It can help open up blocked arteries, disinfect
water, cure bladder infections, reduce or eliminate ovarian cysts, diminish
unsightly keloids, loosen thick bronchial secretions, reduce or eliminate
Peyronie’s Disease and Dupuytren's contracture. "
Howenstine J
News With Views, July 2006
"The essential trace element iodine may be the
most important least publicized mineral in
existence. Iodine is the only element needed
in hormones and in the production of
hormones. The iodine containing hormones are
involved in the creation of embryos,
development of brain function, growth,
metabolism and maintenance of body
temperature. This means that proper amounts
of thyroid hormone, estrogen, progesterone,
testosterone, insulin, growth hormone etc.
can not be made when iodine is lacking from
the body. One third of all individuals on
Earth are functioning with subnormal levels
of iodine. Low intake of iodine is the
leading cause for intellectual deficiency in
the world.
There is strong evidence that iodine lack
predisposes to breast cancer. One out of
seven women in the U.S. has deficiency of
iodine proven by urine iodine screening tests
(urine I less than 50 ug/L). This is the same
incidence for breast cancer seen in U.S.
women. Without bothering to check urine for
iodine, physicians visited by a woman with a
goiter or symptoms of hypothyroidism are
routinely prescribing thyroid hormone
therapy."
"Administration of thyroid hormone to iodine deficient women
appears to increase the risk of developing breast cancer. In a
group of women undergoing screening mammograms the incidence of
breast cancer
was twice as high in the women taking thyroid hormone for
hypothyroidism (probably caused by iodine lack) than in women not
taking thyroid supplements. The mean incidence was 6.2% in
controls and 12.1% in women on thyroid hormones. The incidence of
breast cancer was twice as high in women taking thyroid hormone
for more than 15 years (19.5%) compared to those on thyroid
hormones for only 5 years (10%)."
"Iodine has
a role in promoting general well being as well as protecting
against infections, degenerative diseases and cancer. Iodine
promotes the normal killing of defective and abnormal cells
(apoptosis). Thus, iodine helps the body's surveillance system to
detect and remove abnormal cells. Additionally, the presence of
iodine triggers differentiation away from the more dangerous
undifferentiated type of cell toward normal cells. The presence
of adequate levels of iodine in the body (Japanese diet with lots
of sea vegetables and fish) reduces reactive oxygen species
(ROS). in the body which decreases the oxidative burden in the
body This results in slowing of degeneration disease processes
and decreasing the risk of cancer."
Howenstine J
News With Views, January 2004
"Among the causes for
hypothyroidism are:
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Estrogen Dominance is caused by petrochemicals,
fuel exhaust we breath, estrogenic hormones in
meat and chickens, plastics, propylene glycol,
sodium laurel sulphate in ointments, herbicides
and pesticides. These potent estrogenic substances
block the production of thyroid hormone and
greatly magnify the incidence of estrogen
dependent cancers. All males and females in
developed nations have estrogen dominance.
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Antibiotics, chlorine from our water purification
systems, fluoride, and NSAID drugs used for
arthritis all kill the healthy bacteria in the
intestinal tract. This results in overgrowth in
the intestines of candida, fungi, mycoplasma, and
anerobic bacteria (Yeast syndrome). These
dangerous organisms release powerful neurotoxic
substances into the blood stream that damage the
hypothalamus often resulting in multiple endocrine
disorders including underactivity of the thyroid
gland.
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Mercury released from our dental amalgams is toxic
to the thyroid gland.
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Fluoride in our water directly interferes with
thyroid function.
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Selenium deficiency is related to lack of trace
minerals in our soil. The proper conversion of
precursors into thyroid hormone depends on a
selenium containing enzyme
which is lacking.
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Lack of iodine in our soil and diet leads to
decreased thyroid hormone production.
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Diagnostic x-rays injure the thyroid gland
(dental, neck, spine).
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Perchlorates widely found in drinking water
inhibit the production of thyroid hormone by
blocking the reuptake of iodine
The natural
thyroid hormone (Westhyroid) and (Nature-Thyroid)
is derived from fresh frozen thyroid. These
products are assayed for T3 and T4 which must be
within a narrow margin or the batch is rejected.
Thyroid hypofunction can also be corrected with
Thyrotrophin (thyroid glandular product) from
reputable Standard Process Products, Palmyra,
Wis., and iodine as Iosol. After taking Iosol four
drops daily for 2 weeks the dose should be reduced
to 2 drops daily. One tablet of Thyrotrophin is
taken three times are daily as initial therapy
which may need to be increased depending on basal
temperatures. This dose is comparable to one grain
of thyroid hormone. The use of thyrotrophin and
Iosol may enable thyroid function to become
restored to normal whereas the use of thyroid
hormone often inhibits the thyroid gland from
making thyroid hormone in which case therapy
becomes lifelong. Call 800-558-8740 to obtain the
name of a physician who can order Thyrotropin for
you or call For Your Health at 800-456-4325. Large
health food stores should have Iosol. Call
800-888-1415 ext. 9265 if you have trouble
locating Iosol.
"Dr. Howard
Hagglund has confirmed that thyroid blood tests
are often erroneous and are of little value in
monitoring thyroid dosage. There is very poor
correlation between the blood test results and the
presence of hypothyroidism. Proper conversion of
synthetic levothyroxine (T4) to T3 requires good
patient nutritional status, adequate selenium,
magnesium, vitamin A, cortisol, vitamin B2,
essential fatty acids, and lack of Anti-T3 which
appears in anyone under stress. More than 50%
of patients taking synthetic thyroid
(levothyroxine) do not feel well. When
switched to natural thyroid these persons often
experience falling cholesterol values along with
decreased weight, and disappearance of mental
depression and brain fog. If you are taking
levothyroxine and not doing well suggest to your
physician that you would like to try natural
thyroid hormone or Protomorphogen from
Standard Process Inc." |
