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Ventura, CA (PRWEB) June 03, 2012 Dr. Theresa Dale maintains that every cell in the body contains andutilizes iodine, and is an ongoing DNA driven process throughoutlife. But is there an iodine deficiency crisis, and does this meritconsideration? An experienced backpacker while mountain climbingmay use iodine tablets to purify drinking water. Perhaps a mothermay use an iodine-based disinfectant to clean a minor skin wound orscrape on her child. These are conveniences, but on a daily basis,is iodine essential to life itself? The most recent National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES studyperformed every 10 years) found that United States human iodinelevels declined 50% over the 30 year period of 1971 to 2000. W.H.O.stated that 129 countries soils are profoundly iodine deficient,one third of the world's population live in iodine deficient areasand mortality rates are 50% higher in iodine deficient populations.These facts are called clues. Currently, 72% of the world'spopulation is affected by iodine deficiency. These statisticsmotivate Dr. Dales Wellness Center for Research and Education to focus on general causes and solutions of iodine deficiency. What are the foremost causes of iodine deficiency? Here are 10disturbing reasons, just to name a few: *Low to no ocean fish or sea vegetable intake; *Sea or real salts that in fact do not contain adequate amounts ofiodine to maintain healthy iodine levels; *Inadequate use of iodized salt, especially with low sodium diets; *Drinking chlorine residue-rich water from high chlorine levelstreated municipal water (chlorine is a goitrogen); *Ingestion of fluorine (as fluoride) in municipal water supplies(fluoride is a major goitrogenic agent); *Intake of bromine in foods and beverages such as brominatedvegetable oils, electrolyte/sugars replenishers, carbonated drinks,etc.; *Over consumption of bromine bakery products such as breads,pastas, cereals, etc. (bromine is a major goitrogenic agent); *Radioactive iodine used in medicine exacerbates iodine deficiency; *Declining daily overall mineral uptake levels such as soilerosion, monoculture-based farming, highly processed foods, etc.; *Radioactive pollution and exposure emanating from nuclear powerplant leakage, and possibly extreme exposure to cell phoneradiation. The latter reason is an impressive 21st Century concern. Dr. Dales Radiation Pack , formulated according to homeopathic principles together withbioavailable iodine, has become the foremost remedy researched tosafely detoxify nuclear, EMF, EMR, etc. exchange. Fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine are calledhalogens or salts in Group 17 on the Periodic Table and they allhave precisely 7 electrons in their outer shells. Based on atomicweight, fluorine, chlorine and bromine are able to displace iodinebecause they can attach to the same receptor sites. Thyroxine, animportant thyroid hormone, comprised of one tyrosine molecule plus4 iodine molecules can be constructed with 4 molecules of fluorine,bromine and/or chlorine instead of iodine rendering the T4absolutely useless. Since our current environment is flooded withfluorine, chlorine and bromine with a deficiency in iodine, thereis a lot of catching up to do. Approximately 4% of the bodys mass consist of minerals and undernormal circumstances, the body contains approximately 20 to 30 mgof iodine, most of which is stored in the thyroid gland located infront of the neck, just under the voice box. Smaller amounts ofiodine are also found in lactating mammary glands, the stomachlining, salivary glands, and in the blood. Interestingly, womenhave a higher iodine need than men do and iodine is a coreessential element in fetal development. According to Dr. Theresa Dale, author of Revitalize Your Hormones , without sufficient iodine, the body is unable to synthesize thesethyroid hormones, and because these hormones regulate metabolism inevery cell of the body, playing a role in virtually allphysiological functions, an iodine deficiency can have adevastating impact on health and well-being. Thyroid hormone synthesis is tightly controlled. When the amount ofthyroid hormone in the blood drops, the pituitary gland secretes ahormone called thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). As its namesuggests, TSH then stimulates the thyroid gland to increase itsuptake of iodine from the blood, so that more thyroxine (T4) can besynthesized. T4 by definition contains 4 iodine atoms. Whennecessary, thyroxine is then converted to the metabolically activetriiodothyronine (T3), a process that involves stripping one iodineatom from T4. In areas where there is little iodine in the diet,typically remote inland areas and semi-arid equatorial climateswhere no marine foods are eaten, iodine deficiency gives rise tohypothyroidism, symptoms of which are extreme fatigue, goiter,mental slowing, depression, weight gain, and low basal bodytemperatures, to name some indicators. Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of preventable mentalretardation, a result which occurs primarily when babies or smallchildren are rendered hypothyroidic by a lack of the element. Theaddition of iodine to common table salt has largely eliminated thisproblem in the wealthier nations, but as of March 2006, iodinedeficiency remains a serious public health problem in thedeveloping world. Iodine deficiency is also a problem in certainareas of Europe. In Germany it has been estimated to cause abillion dollars in health care costs per year. Iodine levels havefallen 50% over last 30 years (from an already seriously low level)and throughout this time there has been a simultaneous increase inthyroid related conditions, autoimmune disorders and numerouscellular mutagenic problems. In alignment with this information, Dr. Dale probed into three orfour areas where dietary and lifestyle changes along withpreventative supplementation, primarily Dr. Dales formulated IodinePlus , may improve health. (1) Stomach cancer: some researchers have found an epidemiologiccorrelation between iodine deficiency, iodine-deficient goiter andgastric cancer; and a decrease of the incidence of death rate fromstomach cancer after implementation of the effectiveiodine-prophylaxis has been reported also. The proposed mechanismof action is that iodide ion can function in gastric mucosa,detoxifying poisonous reactive oxygen species, such as hydrogenperoxide. (2) Breast cancer: the breast strongly and actively concentratesiodine into breast-milk for the benefit of the developing infant,and may develop a goiter-like hyperplasia, sometimes manifesting asfibrocystic breast disease when iodine levels are low. Studiesindicate that iodine deficiency, either dietary or pharmacologic,can lead to breast atypia, an abnormality in a cell, and increasedincidence of malignancy in animal models, while iodine treatmentcan reverse dysplasia. Laboratory evidences demonstrate that theeffect of iodine on breast cancer is in part independent of thyroidfunction and that iodine inhibits cancer promotion throughmodulation of the estrogen pathway. The combination of iodine andiodide alters gene expression and inhibits the estrogen responsethrough up-regulating proteins involved in estrogen metabolism. (3) Cardiovascular health and diabetes: Dr. Michael Donaldson says,Iodine stabilizes the heart rhythm, lowers serum cholesterol,lowers blood pressure, and is known to make the blood thinner aswell, judging by longer clotting times seen by clinicians. Iodineis not only good for the cardiovascular system, it is vital.Sufficient iodine is needed for a stable rhythmic heartbeat.Iodine, directly or indirectly, can normalize serum cholesterollevels and normalize blood pressure. Iodine attaches to insulinreceptors and improves glucose metabolism, which is good news forpeople with diabetes. Minerals cannot be made in the body and must be obtained in ourdiet. Concentrated food sources of iodine include sea vegetables,yogurt, cow's milk (preferably raw), eggs, strawberries andmozzarella cheese. Fish and shellfish can also be concentratedsources of iodine. When dietary sources are not enough, Dr. TheresaDale, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Dean of the CaliforniaCollege of Natural Medicine, recommends using biologicallyavailable iodine, IodinePlus , yet warns of the dangers of taking the wrong type of iodine.Doctors and all health care practitioners want to be well-informedon minerals and their interactions now more than ever. Health Professionals and all other inquiries welcome. For moreinformation, call Theresa Dale's office at (800) 219 1261. Theresa Dale, PhD, CCN, NP Founder, The Wellness Center for Research & Education, Inc. Dean, California College of Natural Medicine Read the full story at releases/2012/6/prweb9567296.htm . I am an expert from shopdisplaystands.com, while we provides the quality product, such as Magazine Display Racks , Poster Display Stands, Shop Display Stands,and more.
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