Dr brownstein iodine breastcancer
Brownstein’s newsletter here.īrian Strickland: Hey everyone, welcome back to The Holistic Navigator Podcast where we talk about all things holistic health and believe in the body's ability to heal itself, if given the proper nutrients and care. Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without Itby Dr. The basal body temperature test is a great way to check your thyroid function at home. The reference range for thyroid health are too broad so people often don’t get diagnosed when they have thyroid issues. Nearly half of the US population is iodine deficient. Brownstein’s observed an ideal amount of iodine as 25 milligrams a day. Iodine has long been known for its strong anti-infective properties. How should we approach the topic of blood pressure as we age? (24:10) How do we approach low thyroid issues? (17:00) What are common symptoms of iodine deficiency? (13:03) Why are we more prone to iodine deficiency now? (10:36) What is the appropriate dosing of iodine? (6:10) Why should we have iodine in our toolbox of natural remedies? (3:47) As an added bonus, Ed asks him a few questions about blood pressure misconceptions near the end of the episode. On this episode we talk about the importance of iodine supplementation, why it’s so important, and how it affects thyroid function. He’s an expert when it comes to chronic diseases, including thyroid disorders. He’s a board certified physician in Michigan and is considered one of the foremost holistic practitioners. With it’s abilities so closely tied to thyroid function, now might be a good time to find out if you’re deficient as well. Iodine deficiencies are on the rise due to soil depletion, diet changes, and other lifestyle factors. When the popularity of pharmaceuticals increased, it dropped of the radar a little bit, much to the detriment of our own health. It was once widely used to prevent infection and was a staple in most doctor’s bags.