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| iodide is pale coloring of the mucous membranes of the mouth. 46 Potassium iodide is an ingredient in the Hoxsey Formula, a traditional treatment for many types of cancer. |
| Iodine |
| Low intake of iodine (a common deficiency in the United States and Europe) can lead to low thyroid function (hypothyroidism), a very important correlating factor in breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancers. Low iodine levels may allow an imbalance of estrogens, and this altered endocrine state may be the factor responsible for increased risk of these cancers.47 |
| At least 75 percent of the breast and ovarian cancer patients that I see have this condition. Some external signs of low thyroid function include low body temperature, dry hair and skin, hormone imbalances, depression, excess weight in the lower part of the body (pear-shaped body type), and low energy levels. I recommend eating foods naturally rich in iodine, which include seaweed, eggs, apricots, and blackstrap molasses. I also supplement diets with a high-quality hand-harvested seaweed supplement called Ocean Herbs (see Resources). I recommend 2 to 6 capsules daily. Seaweed, in addition to being rich in natural iodine, is also rich in all minerals and trace minerals, including calcium and potassium. It also contains alginates and lignans, both great detoxifiers and anticancer compounds. |
| Another product I recommend is Atomidine (see Resources), an iodine solution that is helpful in cases of enlarged glands, tonsillitis, fibrocystic breast disease, fibroid tumors, and congestion of the ovaries accompanied by pain. It may be used both internally and externally. I normally recommend 1 to 6 drops daily, but this supplement should be monitored by a health care practitioner who can check basal metabolic temperature and adjust the dosage accordingly. |
| Selenium |
| Selenium is the best-documented anticancer mineral. Selenium functions as an antioxidant in the enzyme glutathione peroxidase and stimulates both cellular and humoral immunity. It is a potent enhancer of cell-mediated immunity. |
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