90. Eye Part 5, cataracts, hyperthyroidism, Brownstein protocol

Drs. Lewis and Carter dive into various topics.
1. Cataracts and Early Death; 2. Brownstein Protocol and Hyperthyroidism; 3. Anti-VEGF and 2-Year Mortality
The human lens of the eye:
In order to accomplish its function of transmitting and focusing light, the crystalline lens of the vertebrate eye has evolved a unique cellular structure and protein complement. These distinct adaptations have provided a rich source of scientific discovery ranging from biochemistry and genetics to optics and physics. In addition, because of these adaptations, lens cells persist for the lifetime of an organism, providing an excellent model of the aging process. The chapters dealing with the lens will demonstrate how the different aspects of lens biology and biochemistry combine in this singular refractive organ to accomplish its critical role in the visual system.

Chat:
19:55:25 From Doris Fellenz : Dr. Lewis, Joy may not be here but want to know what you think of Ron Neer's MSM and or how does it differ from EyeOdine?
19:56:37 From monicawo To Dr. Tom Lewis(privately) : Hi I thought we were going to talk about thyroid medicine and whether I should take
19:58:58 From Martha Stark, MD : Thank you, Wendie! Yes!
20:00:39 From Doris Fellenz : I take the Baja Gold Sulphur how does that compare to taking MSM?
20:02:22 From Martha Stark, MD : Are there any supplements or any treatments that will increase the flow of nutrients and oxygen to the eyes? This would be a good thing, yes?
20:03:07 From Martha Stark, MD : Dr. Tom – How do you take the methylene blue in a way that does not stain your teeth blue?
20:05:46 From Doris Fellenz To Dr. Tom Lewis(privately) : What dosage should we take of methylene blue?
20:06:44 From Dr. Tom Lewis To monicawo(privately) : Remind me of the issue - so I can be precise.
20:07:45 From Doris Fellenz To Dr. Tom Lewis(privately) : put that info of what to watch in the chat please.
20:08:56 From monicawo To Dr. Tom Lewis(privately) : Remember my THS is high. They did all sort of testing and said I have Graves. They want me to go on some medicine, not sure which one yet as my appointment is not til tomorrow. That said, you had said you wanted me to join this to ask the 3 doctors on the call, including you, whether I should hold off on the medication.
20:11:05 From Martha Stark, MD : Doris – Salaheldin Halasa, MD
20:11:48 From monicawo To Dr. Tom Lewis(privately) : Sorry ths is low .. uptake of iodine is high.. 49% at 24 hours.
20:13:27 From Maura : https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yTuM17KnMlU
20:14:08 From Martha Stark, MD : Dr. Tom – With respect to the probiotics that you put your patient on, do you try to make sure that Lactobacillus rhamnosus is included?
20:15:14 From Maura : You tube Link ☝️Salaheldin Halasa
20:15:26 From Martha Stark, MD : Reacted to "You tube Link ☝️Sala..." with 👏
20:17:33 From Doris Fellenz To Dr. Tom Lewis(privately) : That is an excellent idea. I will send you my supplement list but it is more than a page long. LOL
20:17:35 From Linda Anderson : Can you say something about glaucoma drops, they seem toxic to me, causing irritation, inflammation and IMO dehydration in the eye
20:18:30 From Kath : I'm all in for the supplement list
20:21:05 From Winthrop Harewood : What is the Brownstein Protocol? Where can it be found?
20:21:51 From Doris Fellenz To Dr. Tom Lewis(privately) : What is the Brownstein Protocol?
20:21:59 From Wendie Wachtel : Tom, Can you request that Inga or Billy Wease packages the Brownstein protocol into an easy to order package with instructions?
20:22:20 From Martha Stark, MD : Reacted to "Tom, Can you reques..." with 👍
20:22:26 From mira : Reacted to Tom, Can you reques... with "👍"
20:22:39 From Doris Fellenz : Wendie that is a GREAT IDEA!
20:22:57 From Maura : https://www.drbrownstein.com/
20:22:59 From Martha Stark, MD : Dr. Tom – With respect to the importance of “pulsing” – YES – …to hammer a nail into the wall, you need to “pound” it in – not steadily “press” it in!
20:24:18 From Carol Willis : Interesting list, Scott - thanks for posting
20:24:19 From marjorie Trebino : Great idea. I bought the Brownstein supplements from Fullscript but didn’t know how much. Can’t be the same dose for a 100 Lb person as a 300 Lb person
20:25:34 From Wayne : Is there a risk that iodine kills "good" germs as well as "bad" germs? FWIW, I successfully took iodine to help fight COVID but only use it when I sense some kind of "cold" is coming on (which is seldom)
20:26:20 From risa Hyman : Could you address at some time T3 T4 and reverse T3
20:27:30 From Martha Stark, MD : David Brownstein – Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It – 2014
20:28:57 From Maura : Reacted to "David Brownstein – I…" with 👍
20:29:47 From Dr. Tom Lewis : Brownstein protocol - I have packaged it. I will offer an inexpensive package this month to do a short consult and give you the protocol. We really need to look at labs to make sure it is appropriate.
20:30:01 From Martha Stark, MD : Replying to "Is there a risk that..."

Wayne – In what form did you take the iodine? And how much?
20:31:05 From WG, ND : You always have to ask why the body has chosen to lower metabolism.....like what else is going on that the body thinks it is better to have lower metabolism.
20:31:50 From mira : Reacted to You always have to a... with "🙏"
20:34:31 From Maura : Toxic world

Do halides like fluoride etc automatically displace iodine molecules

Filter your water maybe too
20:35:50 From monicawo : What about Hyperthyroid
20:35:54 From Martha Stark, MD : Maura – Online I found – “Fluoride and iodine are both halogens. The fluoride, the negative ion of the element fluorine, easily displaces iodine in the body because it is much lighter and therefore more reactive.” …interesting!
20:37:36 From Maura : Reacted to "Maura – Online I fou…" with 👍
20:37:38 From Carol Willis : Hyperthyroid and Graves disease are very similar to Hashimotos. 90%of hypothyroid is from Hashimotos.
20:38:25 From Doris Fellenz : Did Dr. Carter say if you are taking iodine, you can go into a thyroid storm?
20:38:52 From monicawo To Dr. Tom Lewis(privately) : Thank you so much
20:38:56 From WG, ND : topical iodine should remain on the skin for 10-11 hours before disappearing. The quicker it disappears the more you need it
20:40:23 From Carol Willis : What do you mean "pulling on electrons"?
20:42:29 From Martha Stark, MD : Replying to "Did Dr. Carter say i..."

Doris – I think that Dr. Carter was saying that if you are at the high end of the “range” for Free T3, then taking iodine can potentially catapult you into a thyroid crisis / storm. So be careful!
20:43:06 From monicawo : Replying to "Did Dr. Carter say i..."

Agree. Thank you
20:45:59 From Maura : Reacted to "topical iodine shoul…" with 👍
20:46:57 From Maura : Replying to "topical iodine shoul…"
How often should the skin test be done
20:47:57 From Maura : Replying to "Maura – Online I fou…"
Thanks Martha
Good to know
20:54:41 From jdwod : What is a pseudoexfoliation test?
20:59:06 From jdwod : Freckles are nevi or melanocyte, not drusen
21:05:29 From WG, ND : lugol's Iodine
21:05:31 From Wayne : What would you make of a doctor saying one has "only a trace" of a cataract (well below 1 on a scale of 1 to 5). What, if anything might you do about it?
21:06:49 From WG, ND : Have you used hair analysis for Iodine levels
21:07:50 From Dr. Tom Lewis : PseudoEX measured with slit lamp
21:08:06 From Dr. Tom Lewis : Good luck finding an eye doc that will measure it though
21:09:15 From Carol Willis : Corneal problems can prevent cataract surgery from being successful.
21:09:31 From Wayne : I was called away & probably missed your answer
21:09:43 From Doris Fellenz : I have been rolling it on my eyes and it does not sting
21:10:06 From Maura : I’m using the roll on iodine too
It’s very comfortable
21:11:13 From Shoshanna : Thank you!!!
21:11:22 From marjorie Trebino : Thank you
21:11:39 From risa Hyman : Thank you as always