I decided to bite the bullet and ordered a really expensive advanced functional medicine nutrient analysis test for myself, that used a unique technology to pick up nutrient deficiencies that traditional tests miss. (This was theSpectracelltest that I discuss in my book,Hashimoto’s: The Root Ca...
This is an interview with Dr. David Brownstein providing important information about iodine supplementation as a vital defense against radiation contamination and damage. Watch the video Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) The dangers are few, almost non-existent though like anything taken in excess, some...
One researcher who has studied this issue in depth is David Brownstein, MD, author of thebook“Iodine: Why You Need It. Why You Can’t Live Without It.” I highly recommend it. Dr. Brownstein tested over 4,000 people, checking their iodine levels. He found that 96% of the people stu...
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What is the difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s? Hypothyroidism, by definition, is a clinical state. It is a state of low levels of thyroid hormone in the body. The low levels of thyroid hormone can occur as a result of a variety of different reasons, such as iodine deficienc...
When an infection occurs, these infectious cells are recognized as foreign. This is really great for getting rid of the infections, but sometimes the immune system targets proteins in the infectious cells that resemble the proteins in our own cells. This inadvertently causes a cross-reaction with...
In my experience, iodine needs to be dosed appropriately to provide benefit and prevent harm. I’ve found that for most people with Hashimoto’s, a small intake of iodine (150-220 mcg daily) is usually safe and potentially helpful, although doses above that can be inflammatory. ...
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Iodine needs to be processed by the thyroid gland, and when the thyroid is inflamed, the processing of iodine will likely produce more inflammation. If you give an angry and overwhelmed organ more work to do, you’ll likely see it become even angrier!