Why we need Salt

Some Facts on Salt

Compiled by, Nelson Brunton

Reducing your salt consumption produces no health benefit -- and isn’t worth the effort.

The Medical Profession erroneously came to the conclusion that salt is bad for your health as it raises you BP. Here is an abstract from a Medical University

Salt puts up our blood pressure.Raised blood pressure (hypertension) is the major factor which causes strokes, heart failure and heart attacks, the leading causes of death and disability in the UK. There is also increasing evidence of a link between high salt intake and stomach cancer, osteoporosis, obesity, kidney stones, kidney disease and vascular dementia and water retention. Salt can also exacerbate the symptoms of asthma, Ménière's disease and diabetes.

You keep hearing through the media how harmful salt is. This is the arrogance of Science, and I ask the question, if science was that scientific, then why do they constantly keep moving the goal post?

They don't define their Salts, rather put all salts in the same bracket.

Sea salt is produced through evaporation of ocean water or water from saltwater lakes, usually with little processing. Depending on the water source, this leaves behind certain trace minerals and elements.

Table salt is typically mined from underground salt deposits. Table salt is more heavily processed to eliminate minerals and usually contains an additive to prevent clumping (Anti-caking Agents).

Rock Salt: Halite /ˈhælaɪt/, commonly known as rock salt, is the mineral form of sodium chloride (NaCl). Halite forms isometric crystals. The mineral is typically colorless or white, but may also be light blue, dark blue, purple, pink, red, orange, yellow or gray depending on the amount and type of impurities. It commonly occurs with other evaporite deposit minerals such as several of the sulfates, halides, and borates.

Mineral Salts: Our body needs minerals to stay healthy. They are a vital component of every living cell. They help in regular functioning of the body and are closely related to each other. It was the biochemist Dr Schussler who recognised the importance of mineral salts to our health. He classified 12 essential mineral salts and used them to treat the sick. Thus originated a new system of healing called the biochemic method and the miracle minerals were called biochemic salts or the 12 tissue remedies.

According to Louix Dor Dempriey

Refined Salt How is salt refined? Most commercial refined salt has been harvested mechanically from various salt mines as brine. Brine is a highly concentrated solution of water and salt. Prior to mechanical evaporation, the brine is often treated with chemicals to remove minerals (which are sold for use in industry). The minerals are referred to as “impurities” in salt. These chemicals used to treat refined salt can include sulfuric acid or chlorine. Next, water is evaporated under high compression and heat which disrupts the molecular structure of salt. Finally, almost all of the moisture in the salt is removed in a fluidized-bed dryer.

Contents of Refined Iodized Salt

Sodium	≈39%
Chloride	≈60%
Ferrocyanide, Aluminum Silicate, Ammonium Citrate, Dextrose	Up to 2%
Iodide	.01%

Unrefined Salt

As contrasted with refined salt, unrefined salt contains much more than sodium and chloride. Unrefined salt contains all of the elements necessary for life. Celtic Sea Salt (Light Grey) contains 33% sodium, 50.9% chloride, 1.8% minerals and trace elements and 14.3 % moisture. Table 2 shows the major contents of unrefined Celtic Sea Salt. Unrefined salt does not contain appreciable amounts of iodide.

Major Contents of Unrefined Celtic Sea Salt

Element	Mg/1/4 tsp	%	Element	Mg/1/4 tsp	%
Chloride	601.25	50.9	Zinc	0.03	.00275
Sodium	460	33.00	Copper	0.02	.00195
Sulfur	9.7	0.820	Erbium	0.02	.00195
Magnesium	5.2	0.441	Tin	0.02	.00192
Potassium	2.7	0.227	Manganese	0.02	.0018
Calcium	1.5	0.128	Cerium	0.02	.00172
Silicon	1.2	0.052	Fluoride	0.01	.00109
Carbon	0.6	0.049	Rubidium	0.01	.00084
Iron	0.14	0.012	Gallium	0.01	.00083
Aluminum	0.11	0.0095	Boron	0.01	.00082
Praseodymium	0.04	0.0029	Titanium	0.01	.00079
Strontium	0.03	0.00275	Bromine	0.01	.00071

Unrefined Redmond’s Salt

Element	%	Element	%
Chloride	59.1	Iodine	0.0009
Sodium	37.6	Manganese	0.0008
Calcium	0.418	Cesium	0.0007
Potassium	0.198	Erbium	0.00006
Rubidium	0.120	Phosphorus	0.00049
Sulfur	0.160	Titanium	0.00048
Magnesium	0.0937	Antimony	0.00042
Iron	0.0472	Cerium	0.00040
Silicon	0.0138	Zirconium	0.000389
Aluminum	0.0068	Barium	0.000291
Carbon	0.0060	Boron	0.000205
Silver	0.0030	Gadolinium	0.000199
Copper	0.0028	Samarium	0.000198
Bromine	0.0022	Strontium	0.000193
Fluoride	0.0013	Thallium	0.000133

According to  Johnathon Andrew, Demand Media on Iodine in salt.

Iodine is considered a mineral and it’s found in unrefined sea salt, but iodized table salt contains considerably more of it. The Salt Institute states, “Although often promoted as a more healthful alternative to refined table salt, natural sea salt has little iodine and is a poor choice for those concerned about ensuring their iodine sufficiency.” A lack of dietary iodine leads to thyroid gland dysfunction and goiter, or inflammation of the thyroid. Goiter was much more common in the United States many decades ago until government initiatives forced manufacturers to iodize their salt.

They further go on to inform us on the Mineral Removed from Salt

The main reasons why minerals and other elements are removed from table salt include increased purity, extended shelf life, cleaner, whiter look and less clumping due to moister accumulation. The overall mineral content in sea salt, aside from sodium and chloride, is relatively low and shouldn’t be relied on as a significant dietary source. If you want to increase your intake of minerals, eat foods such as fish, dairy products, leafy greens and legumes or consider taking a multi-mineral supplement.

According to Dr Brownstein: the right kind of salt to your diet can help:

*Fatigue: Low thyroid levels are very common these days. Many symptoms of which are similar to those presented by the 'Fatigue Illnesses'. Dr Brownstein, who has researched the benefits of Iodine considers hypothyroidism to be common in Fibromyalgia patients (bear in mind that most M.E patients have accompanying Fibromyalgia). He proposes that as many as 80% FM sufferers have this low thyroid level condition.

• Adrenal Disorders: In regards to which affliction is more common, we have no real statistics. Dr Michael Lam, a US-based physician familiar with adrenal fatigue, haws stated that 80% of the population will suffer with adrenal fatigue at some point in their life. Dr David Brownstein, the author of “Iodine: Why You Need It”, estimates that 40% of the Western world is currently experiencing some sort of thyroid imbalance. In any case, it can be safely concluded that there are many individuals are needlessly suffering, searching for answers after being knocked back by their GP.
  When the adrenals increase hormonal secretion, thyroid function is inhibited. This affect appears to be dominated by adrenaline, which increases the levels of reverse T3 in the bloodstream. Reverse T3 is inactive cousin of the primary thyroid hormone T3; because both competitively inhibit one another at binding sides, a high count of reverse T3 can cause the onset of thyroid symptoms. However, this will often be masked by excessive adrenal output of both adrenaline and cortisol but will be brutally unveiled if and when the adrenal function crashes, as is known to occur in adrenal fatigue. This is an example of how stress can induce hypothyroid symptoms. Not only does it demonstrate the need to always check for reverse T3 in all thyroid tests, it also shows why a shift from high adrenal output to low – typical in adrenal fatigue – can cause such a severe crash; the low thyroid function, which was previously masked, now becomes fully evident at the same time as the individual is gripped by adrenal fatigue.
  
  
• Immune System Function: Table Salt – Poison Salt

Let’s consider the qualities of commercially available table salt. It is obvious in the above Brazilian study that no attention was paid to the dangerous and damaging effects that the salt itself might be having on the population. It is possible that the salt, not the iodine, led to increases in the prevalence of CAT and hypothyroidism in subjects genetically predisposed to thyroid autoimmune diseases. After all, refined salt is highly-processed—bleached, filtered, and stripped of other naturally occurring trace minerals. After this processing, chemicals are added to keep the salt from absorbing water and clumping up, and it is often iodized.

Dr. David Brownstein weighs in heavily on this matter saying, “Nobody makes a distinction between unrefined and refined salt. They ‘lump’ all salt together as a bad substance. This is a terrible mistake. There are two forms of salt available in the market place: refined and unrefined. Refined salt has had its minerals removed and has been bleached to give it the white appearance that we are accustomed to seeing with salt. It is the fine, white salt that is available at almost any restaurant or grocery store. Refined salt has been bleached and exposed to many toxic chemicals in order to get it to its final product. It has aluminum, ferrocyanide, and bleach in it. I believe this refining process has made it a toxic, devitalized substance that needs to be avoided.”

• Thyroid Disorders: Thyroid hormone is composed of three or four atoms of iodine and one molecule of the amino acid tyrosine.

There are three forms or chemical structures of iodine. There is iodine in its atomic I¹ form and then molecular I² and I³ forms. One of the principle reasons why I recommend Nascent Iodine for oral consumption and the use of Lugol’s only for transdermal use is that the Nascent Iodine is in the I¹ form plus it is much gentler to the taste buds and the stomach than the Lugol’s when used orally. The I¹ form is the form the body transforms most easily into thyroid hormone. There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet regarding the application of iodine in those with Hashimoto’s. Dosage and form of iodine and a full supporting protocol as well as close medical supervision are especially important in these cases.

• Headaches: Nowadays we hear so much about how bad salt is for you, we rarely get to hear how essential minerals from salt are for good health. There are many magazine articles, television programmes, online health advice websites etc, and most of them will be advising us to cut down on our salt intake. One common problem with having low salt levels in the body is the tendency to suffer from headaches. Headaches can be caused by many things, such as lack of hydration in the diet, or too much alcohol. But if you suffer from headaches, and you’re not quite sure what is causing them, it may be worth checking if you can relieve your symptoms by having some unprocessed sea salt.
• Cholesterol Levels: For decades, experts have been recommending that Americans cut down on their salt consumption to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke. According to a new study, however, while reducing dietary salt does lower blood pressure, it may also lead to a slight boost in cholesterol, a separate risk factor for heart disease.

Danish researchers report in the American Journal of Hypertension that reducing sodium consumption led to a 1% drop in blood pressure in people who had normal pressure readings, and a 3.5% drop in those with hypertension. But other changes may offset those benefits: people who cut dietary salt also saw a 2.5% increase in cholesterol levels and a 7% boost in triglycerides. Like high blood pressure, elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides are risk factors for heart disease. Excessive triglycerides can also contribute to diabetes.

• Blood Pressure: Dr Brownstein, Hypertension and Salt

Early in my medical career, I accepted the “low salt = lowered blood pressure” hypothesis unquestionably. My medical training was clear: A low-salt diet was good and a high-salt diet was bad. In all hypertensive cases, I was taught to promote a low-salt diet. In fact, I was taught that in order to prevent people from becoming hypertensive, it was better to encourage them to adopt a life-long dietary plan of low-salt. However, my experience with promoting a low-salt diet to treat hypertension was not successful. Not only did I find a low-salt diet relatively ineffective at lowering blood pressure, but I also found a low-salt diet made my patients miserable due to the poor taste of their low-salt food.

It wasn’t until I began to look at my patients in a more holistic manner that I began to research the medical literature about salt. What I found was astounding; there is little data to support low-salt diets being effective at treating hypertension for the vast majority of people. Also, none of the studies looked at the use of unrefined sea salt, which contains many valuable vitamins and minerals such as magnesium and potassium, which are vital to maintaining normal blood pressure.

• The Relationship Between Salt Deficiency and Hormonal Imbalances
• Balance and Replenish Minerals: In fact, life itself is not possible without adequate amounts of sodium and chloride. Low intake of salt will lead to deficiency, and salt deficiency is a dangerous condition for the body as it triggers a cascade of hormonal responses.

 

If a shortage of salt occurs, aldosterone, a hormone secreted from the adrenal glands, causes the kidneys to retain more sodium, thereby raising blood pressure. Angiotensin, another adrenal hormone, also aids in this process of increasing sodium retention when the body senses a deficiency. 

Some other uses of Salt:

Salt has many other functions than just regulating the water content of the body. Here are some of the more vital functions of salt in the body:

Salt is most effective in stabilizing irregular heartbeats and, contrary to the misconception that it causes high blood pressure, it is actually essential for the regulation of blood pressure - in conjunction with water. Naturally the proportions are critical.

Salt is vital to the extraction of excess acidity from the cells in the body, particularly the brain cells.

Salt is vital for balancing the sugar levels in the blood; a needed element in diabetics.

Salt is vital for the generation of hydroelectric energy in cells in the body. It is used for local power generation at the sites of energy needed by the cells.

Salt is vital to the nerve cells' communication and information processing all the time that the brain cells work, from the moment of conception to death.

Salt is vital for absorption of food particles through the intestinal tract.

Salt is vital for the clearance of the lungs of mucus plugs and sticky phlegm, particularly in asthma and cystic fibrosis.

Salt is vital for clearing up catarrh and congestion of the sinuses.

Salt is a strong natural antihistamine.

Salt is essential for the prevention of muscle cramps.

Salt is vital to prevent excess saliva production to the point that it flows out of the mouth during sleep. Needing to constantly mop up excess saliva indicates salt shortage.

Salt is absolutely vital to making the structure of bones firm. Osteoporosis, in a major way, is a result of salt and water shortage in the body.

Salt is vital for sleep regulation. It is a natural hypnotic.

Salt is a vitally needed element in the treatment of diabetics.

Salt on the tongue will stop persistent dry coughs.

Salt is vital for the prevention of gout and gouty arthritis.

Salt is vital for maintaining sexuality and libido.

Salt is vital for preventing varicose veins and spider veins on the legs and thighs.

Salt is vital for reducing a double chin. When the body is short of salt, it means the body really is short of water. The salivary glands sense the salt shortage and are obliged to produce more saliva to lubricate the act of chewing and swallowing and also to supply the stomach with water that it needs for breaking down foods. Circulation to the salivary glands increases and the blood vessels become "leaky" in order to supply the glands with water to manufacture saliva. The "leakiness" spills beyond the area of the glands themselves, causing increased bulk under the skin of the chin, the cheeks and into the neck.

Sea salt contains about 80 mineral elements that the body needs. Some of these elements are needed in trace amounts. Unrefined sea salt is a better choice of salt than other types of salt on the market. Ordinary table salt that is bought in the super markets has been stripped of its companion elements and contains additive elements such as aluminum silicate to keep it powdery and porous. Aluminum is a very toxic element in our nervous system. It is implicated as one of the primary causes of Alzheimer's disease.

CoEnzyme Q10‏

First discovered in 1957, Coenzyme Q10, or simply CoQ10, is also called ubiquinone, a name that signifies its ubiquitous (widespread) distribution in the human body. As a coenzyme, this nutrient aids mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, in the complex process of transforming food into ATP, the energy on which the body runs. Coenzyme Q10 is a nutrient which has been found to be beneficial for a surprising variety of health problems: CoQ10 is an abbreviation for a nutrient called Coenzyme Q10- also called Ubiquinol and Ubiquinone. And because of these studies, CoQ10 for heart failure has been put to the test as a safe and effective helper treatment for the debilitation long-term problem of chronic Congestive Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy. In fact, there is such a large amount of evidence for the use of CoQ10 and Heart Failure that studies show that including it as a part of Congestive Heart Failure Nutrition can:Measurably Strengthen the Heart MuscleDecrease Abnormally Thickened AreasImprove Cardiac Cell CoQ10 LevelsImprove Blood PressureIncrease Survival even in the sickest patientsPossibly decrease or eliminate Statin Side EffectsCoenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble antioxidant that is found in virtually all cell membranes, hence its alternative name "ubiquinone." The antioxidant activity of vitamin E requires the CoQ10 to be available, to which vitamin E will pass on the unpaired electron (free radical) that it has scavenged. CoQ10 also acts as an anti-oxidant independently, protecting against DNA damage and other forms of oxidative damage caused by the consumption of excess polyunsaturated fatty acids. Rich sources of dietary coenzyme Q10 include mainly meat, poultry, and fish. Other relatively rich sources include soybean and canola oils, and nuts. Fruits, vegetables, eggs, and dairy products are moderate sources of coenzyme Q10.Approximately 14%-32% of coenzyme Q10 was lost during frying of vegetables and eggs, but the coenzyme Q10 content of these foods did not change when they were boiled".The primary site of free radical damage is the DNA found in the mitochondria. Mitochondria are small membrane-enclosed regions of a cell which produce the chemicals a cell uses for energy. Mitochondria are the "energy factory" of the cell. Every cell contains an enormous set of molecules called DNA which provide chemical instructions for a cell to function.Co–Q10 is also a very powerful antioxidant. It is made in our bodies, within a cell organelle called the "mitochondria", and is most concentrated in the energy–demanding heart, brain and muscle systems. Unfortunately, Co–Q10 levels decrease with age (starting at 35 years).Coenzyme Q10 is also an essential component of the mitochondria (the "power-house" of the cell), playing a critical role in the formation of ATP, the body's fundamental energy unit, from carbohydrate and fatty acid metabolism.It appears that Coenzyme Q10 might be involved in maintaining the proper pH of lysosomes, which are a digestive component of cells, as well.2

Co–Q10 in  Vegetables Several vegetables contain small to moderate amounts of coenzyme Q10, including spinach, broccoli, sweet potato, sweet pepper, garlic, peas, cauliflower and carrots." peanuts and wheat germ, Also, it is important to note that these foods must be raw, fresh and unprocessed - no milling, canning, preserving, freezing, etc."3) the germs of whole grains. The most concentrated sources of coenzyme Q - like heart or kidney - contain about 2-3 milligrams of coenzyme Q per ounce of heart or kidney. The germs of grains, while containing less coenzyme Q per ounce, also contain vitamin E in amounts of 5-10 IU per ounce, and this vitamin E works together with coenzyme Q in the body." Our bodies are able to produce some of the CoQ10 that we need. The rest is synthesized from the foods we eat. Statins Inhibit Coenzyme Q10 Synthesis. In fact, the use of statins can decrease the body's synthesis of coenzyme Q10 by as much as 40%! Functions of Coenzyme Q10: According to Dr. Sears, coenzyme Q10 prevents arteriosclerosis by reducing the accumulation of oxidized fats in blood vessels, eases high blood pressure, regulates the rhythm of the heart, and improves chest pain and exercise toleration in angina patients. With CoQ10 for Heart Failure study after study shows that the use of this commonly available fat-soluble antioxidant may show "Extraordinary Clinical Improvement" for even the sickest patients by repairing the Cause of Congestive Heart Failure. And while doctors almost never do a Blood Level of CoQ10, it is as simple as a blood test to see who might be able to use this super safe nutrient that gets glowing reviews from the researchers - as one of the treatments for heart failure



What are Statin DrugsThe frequency of Statin Side Effects, which have been reported in up to 20% of people taking them in some studies, should make ANYONE who is taking these drugs designed to reduce the cholesterol level sit up and take notice. If you are taking any statin drugs to reduce cholesterol level, then you should be aware of the function that these drugs have on your body and which of the many and sometimes dangerous and even deadly side effects of statin drugs should concern you.Statin drugs work by blocking the substances that help to produce cholesterol in the body. With the end result of lowering cholesterol levels these drugs have been hailed as an important step in the prevention of heart disease and stroke. However, there is much Research on Statin Drugs that say that while these drugs DO reduce cholesterol levels,the beneficial effects of reduced cholesterol has never been confirmed and may even be harmful! The problem of Statin Drugs Muscle Weakness and/or muscle pain is a condition that is technically known as 'Statin Induced Myopathy' and occurs in a certain percentage of people that take the Cholesterol lowering 'Statin medications'. Also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, these cholesterol lowering medications go by names such as Lovastatin, Pravastatin and many others that end in 'statin' and are widely prescribed for their purported ability to significantly lower cholesterol levels.
While no one is debating that they DO effectively decrease cholesterol levels, only that there is a heated debate about whether high cholesterol is actually responsible for an increase in heart disease and, therefore, whether the risk of side effects such as Statin Drugs Muscle Weakness, liver problems, muscle pain, muscle damage, poor memory and other Statin Side Effects are worth the small benefit in heart disease that they apparently give. And in fact, one statin drug, cerivastatin (Baycol), has been recalled after a significant number of deaths from a condition called Rhabdomyolysis, a severe form of Statin Induced Myopathy with massively elevated CPK Blood Test indicating large amounts of muscle death!
Congestive Heart Failure Nutrition has been studied extensively with the conclusion by many researchers that patients with congestive heart failure can benefit- sometimes GREATLY from improved nutrition. Researchers use the word 'malnourished' to describe heart failure patients, and with the increased nutritional demand on the body during such a stressful chronic condition as heart failure, patients are bound to feel better with improved nutrition.
But even though researchers are clear that Congestive Heart Failure Nutrition is important, if you asked most doctors, they would tell you not to eat salt- and that would be the end of it. The while the vast majority of doctors still just do not believe that Congestive Heart Failure Nutrition is important, research clearly shows that they are just plain wrong.
Researchers have explored the effects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation in people with periodontal disease, which has been linked to coenzyme Q10 deficiency. Double-blind studies show that people with gum disease given coenzyme Q10 achieve better results than those given a placebo.(1) coenzyme q10 and gums
 Virtually every cell in the human body contains coenzyme Q10. The mitochondria, the area of cells where energy is produced, contain the most coenzyme Q10. The heart and the liver, because they contain the most mitochondria per cell, contain the greatest amount of coenzyme Q10. Coenzyme Q10 has helped some people with congestive heart failure (2) - an effect reported in an analysis of 8 controlled trials (3) and found in some (4), although not all double-blind studies.(5,6) Coenzyme Q10 may take several months to show beneficial effects. People with congestive heart failure who are taking coenzyme Q10 should not stop taking it suddenly, because sudden withdrawal may temporarily aggravate the symptoms of congestive heart failure.Coenzyme Q10 and Parkinson's disease
Results of the first placebo-controlled, multi-center clinical trial of the compound coenzyme Q10 suggest that it can slow down disease progression in patients with early-stage Parkinson's disease. While the findings must be confirmed in a larger study, they provide hope that coenzyme Q10 may ultimately provide a new way of treating Parkinson's disease."This trial suggests that coenzyme Q10 can slow the rate of deterioration in Parkinson's disease," says Dr. Shults. "However, before the compound is used widely, the results need to be confirmed in a larger group of patients."
The researchers believe that coenzyme Q10 works by improving the function of mitochondria (10), the 'powerhouses' which produce energy in cells. Coenzyme Q10 is an important link in the chain of chemical reactions which produces this energy. It's also a potent antioxidant - a chemical that "mops up" harmful free radicals generated during normal metabolism. Previous studies carried out by Dr. Shults, Richard Haas, M.D., of UCSD and Flint Beal, M.D., of Cornell University have shown that coenzyme Q10 levels in mitochondria in Parkinson's disease patients are reduced and that mitochondrial function in these patients is impaired.
Animal studies have shown that coenzyme Q10 can protect the area of the brain which is damaged in Parkinson's disease. Dr. Shults and his colleagues also conducted a pilot study with Parkinson's disease patients which showed that consumption of up to 800 mg/day of coenzyme Q10 was well tolerated and significantly increased the level of coenzyme Q10 in the bloodstream.
Dr. Denham Harmon became very famous for having "discovered" free radicals or, more accurately, for developing the "free radical concept of aging."The nucleus of an atom is surrounded by a cloud of electrons. These electrons surround the nucleus in pairs, but occasionally an atom loses an electron, leaving the atom with an "unpaired" electron. The atom is then called a "free radical", and it is very reactive. When cells in the body encounter a free radical, the reactive radical may cause destruction in the cell. According to Dr. Harmon's free radical theory of aging, cells continuously produce free radicals, and constant free radical damage eventually kills the cell. When free radicals kill or damage enough cells in an organism, the organism ages.(1)
What is a free radical?
A free radical, in my mind, was simply an atom which had an odd number of electrons in its outer ring.In summary, you should be comfortable with understanding what a "free radical" is. It is an atom with an unpaired electron in the outer ring. It is lacking an electron. Does a free radical always have to be just one atom? No. It can also be a molecule, made up of 2 or more atoms.
free radicals are atoms or molecules which contain unpaired electrons. Since electrons have a very strong tendency to exist in a paired rather than an unpaired state, free radicals indiscriminately pick up electrons from other atoms, which in turn converts those other atoms into secondary free radicals, thus setting up a chain reaction which can cause substantial biological damage.r. Harmon's theory implies that antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin E, which prevent free radicals from oxidizing (removing electrons from) sensitive biological molecules, will slow the aging process. Dr. Harmon launched his theory by showing, for the first time, that feeding a variety of antioxidants to mammals extended their life spans.

Vitamin D3, Iodine and Cancer.

Vitamin D3, Iodine and Cancer.

The liver has many cell and one of them are the Kupffer Cells. Kupffer cells, also known as Browicz-Kupffer cells and stellate macrophages, are specialized macrophageslocated in the liver lining the walls of the sinusoids that form part of the reticuloendothelial system(RES) (also called mononuclear phagocyte system). They eat unwanted bacteria, virus and cancer cells.

If the liver is not functioning properly, then you have a greater potential for cancer.

According to  Dr. Bob DeMaria, One of the most important item to prevent cancer is apoptosis. Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death (PCD) that may occur in multicellular organisms We are led to believe that lack of gene function is the main reason for all diseases. The American cancer Society will tell you that the main cause of cancer is altered DNA.

The two elements that's important is iodine, Iodine is just not for the thyroid gland. Iodine is for the breast tissue, ovaries and testicles.

Iodine keeps cancer cells in check. The average Japanese woman consumes 12 mgs of iodine a day. from sea vegetables and fish . Not Soy.

Just because we are recommending to take iodine, does not mean that you go to the chemist and start taking iodine. What must be considered is a TSH,T3 and T4 blood test for the thyroid. If your T4 is less than the mid line we can supplement it with iodine.

You can also do a Urine iodine loading test. We ask them not to take any vitamins or supplements for 4 days. Then we take a sample of their urine. After we give them 50 mgs of iodine. For the next 24 hours we collect their urine and see how much they excrete through their urine. They should excrete 95% of it, Most only excrete about 62%, which proves that the body is holding on to the iodine. This is the most scientific way to test them for iodine deficiency.

If you take too much iodine too fast then you will have bromine, fluorine and chloride flowing in from your body. Bromine comes from hot tubs,fluoride comes from toothpaste,Chlorine comes from your water in the hot showers. Chlorine compromises thyroid function.

If you do not have enough iodine then you will not have the gene that stops cancer cell production.

Second item is Vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 and Iodine works hand in hand to hold cancer in check in the human body.

What have you been advised to do for the last 30 years?

That is to stay out of the sun. The sun is your friend. Nothing is Mother Nature is harmful to us. Sun light helps with moving the calcium from the blood into the skin. If you use Organic oils in and on your body you will get calcium to your skin and the sun won't bother you. Vitamin D3 come from the sunshine mingling with your cholesterol in the skin to creates vitamin D3. Its the greatest statin drug in the world, coming from the Sky which converts cholesterol in your skin to vitamin D3.

Vitamin D 3 absorbs calcium from your body and carries it to the blood stream, it also keeps the gene in check that prevents cancer. If your Vitamin D3 level is lower than 20% then you have to supplement it by taking 2000 - 4000 iu a day. We all need to be exposed to the sun. Even if you are darked skin or work in the sun, and not exposed to direct sunlight can bring about D3 deficient.

Applying suntan lotions will not prevent cold sores, but can make you D3 deficient and cause Cancer.

D3 makes your liver function improve and also helps your bowels to move better and prevent toxins from building.

The liver makes bile, bile is your soap, it acts like an emulsifier, it is stored in the gall bladder, When you have the gall bladder remover the vertebra in the back in the region of where the glall bladder was, starts to shift to the left. And the nerves in the neck effects the diaphragm from contracting properly and this effects the muscles in the neck from moving properly. Bringing about a misalignment to the spine and neck and stress to the body, coupled with the lack of bile the body is left in an acid state and there is a metallic taste in the mouth.

Now you find it hard to digest certain bitter foods and herbs that are good for the digestive system and one of them is radish. If you are female and have pasty bile you will also tend to have high oestrogen and suffer tender breasts with heavy menstrual flow, with little bronzing of the skin, which can be accompanied with spider veins, haemorrhoids and varicose veins, and little red bumps on the body. If a Man has these little red bumps this also means too much oestrogen in the body.

Inside canned foods is a substance called BPA a resin , it has oestrogen in it. When, the food is heated in the can the oestrogen from the lining of the can goes into the food and then you consume it resulting in raising the oestrogen in the body.

We are exposed to oestrogen in many ways, eg; the water we drink, food we eat, no wonder why we develop so much cancer. So many are duped in the belief that because there is cancer in the family they are prone to developing it themselves and so recommended to have their breasts removed. When all that should be recommended is to watch what you eat and drink and have as much organic as you can afford, and help to keep the liver function to its optimum. Eat fresh raw fruits and vegetables daily, 1/3 of a cup of beet juice or grated beetroot in the salad, minimise or eliminate trans fats, Ladies, if you suffer heavy menstrual flow tender breasts, work on optimising liver function to help heal themselves. Just think of the many women who are butchered by undergoing ablation, because of excess oestrogen, when all they have to do is make a few health choices to life and living. Some due to not enough information from their GP and gynaecologist are driven to have their uterus removed to cure the heavy bleeding.

You need iodine for the liver and thyroid to convert T4 into T3. Excess T4 will make a person oestrogen dominant and they put on fat as a result. For this convention to take place you simply need iodine.

D3 and Iodine