In this important episode of With the Wind, Dr. Paul sits down with integrative physician David Brownstein, M.D. to explore the critical role of iodine in human health. Together, they examine how iodine deficiency contributes to today’s rising rates of chronic illness and cancer, and how practical iodine supplementation can help families prepare for respiratory illness season.

Dr. David Brownstein has spent decades treating patients with integrative approaches that focus on root causes of disease rather than symptom suppression. In this conversation, he explains why iodine is essential for every cell in the body and particularly concentrated in glandular tissues such as the thyroid, ovaries, uterus, breast, prostate, and pancreas.

The discussion also covers the history of iodized salt — once hailed as a public health miracle in preventing goiter — but why it is insufficient to meet the body’s needs. Dr. Brownstein describes how modern farming methods, soil depletion, and environmental toxins have exacerbated iodine deficiency in the population.

Iodine is an essential mineral for human health, but many people are deficient in it. Low levels can be detrimental — but fortunately, the fix is simple. David Brownstein, M.D. returns to “Pediatric Perspectives” to educate viewers on this important element. Watch the episode on CHD.TV!Iodine is an essential mineral for human health, but many people are deficient in it. Low levels can be detrimental — but fortunately, the fix is simple. David Brownstein, M.D. returns to “Pediatric Perspectives” to educate viewers on this important element. Watch the episode on CHD.TV!

With the Wind with Dr. Paul – Show 186: Pediatric Perspectives: Respiratory Illness Preparedness – Deep Dive Into Iodine with David Brownstein, M.D.
Presenters: Dr. Paul, David Brownstein, M.D.
Length: Approximately 28 minutes


Summary:
In this episode, Dr. Paul welcomes back David Brownstein, M.D., to take a deep dive into iodine’s overlooked but essential role in human health. Dr. Brownstein shares decades of clinical insights into how iodine deficiency contributes to rising rates of cancer and chronic illness, explains the shortcomings of iodized salt, and emphasizes iodine’s importance for children, pregnancy, and immune function. He also introduces his low-cost home respiratory preparedness protocol using nebulized iodine and peroxide.


Key Points (with time stamps):

• 00:00:40 – Dr. Paul’s Intro: Announcement about VAX FACTS availability and where to order.
• 00:02:00 – Introduction of Dr. Brownstein: Overview of his integrative medical practice and focus on iodine’s critical role in health.
• 00:03:08 – Essential Role of Iodine: Dr. Brownstein explains iodine as a required nutrient for every cell, with major concentrations in glandular tissues.
• 00:04:18 – Deficiency and Disease: How iodine deficiency leads to cysts, precancerous changes, and cancers of the thyroid, breast, ovaries, prostate, and pancreas.
• 00:06:30 – Cancer Prevention: Evidence that iodine sufficiency may prevent or reverse disease pathways, including cancer.
• 00:07:49 – Why We’re Deficient: Soil depletion, industrial toxins, and halides (bromide, fluoride) contributing to widespread iodine deficiency.
• 00:12:43 – Public Health History: The introduction of iodized salt in the 1920s, its impact on goiter prevention, and why iodized salt is still insufficient for overall health.
• 00:19:20 – Case Study: Clinical experience showing breast tissue recovery and avoidance of surgery through iodine supplementation.
• 00:21:35 – Use in Children: Safe dosing approaches for children and how iodine supports conditions like Hashimoto’s.
• 00:23:05 – Respiratory Preparedness Kit: Brownstein outlines his clinical protocol of nebulized iodine and hydrogen peroxide as a low-cost home therapy for respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and RSV.
• 00:26:12 – Closing: Dr. Brownstein directs listeners to his website for more resources; Dr. Paul reminds viewers of VAX FACTS and Kids First 4Ever coaching.

Web Resources Discussed:

• Dr. Brownstein’s Website
• Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It (Book)
• VAX FACTS Book
• Kids First 4Ever
• Doctors and Science

Conclusion:
This conversation highlights practical strategies to combat iodine deficiency and prepare for respiratory illness season with simple, accessible tools. Listeners gain both historical context and actionable advice from Dr. Brownstein’s decades of holistic practice.


Hashtags:
#WithTheWind #DrPaulThomas #DavidBrownstein #IodineHealth #RespiratoryPreparedness #PediatricCare #IntegrativeMedicine #ImmuneSupport #KidsFirst4Ever #DoctorsAndScience

​This episode of With the Wind with Dr. Paul brings together Dr. Paul Thomas and renowned pediatrician Dr. Larry Palevsky for a deep dive into what it takes to raise happy, healthy children in a complex world. The conversation covers holistic pediatric care, practical parenting strategies, and the importance of critical thinking, emotional connection, and natural approaches from preconception through the teen years.

Dr. Larry Palevsky, M.D., is a leading voice in holistic pediatrics, known for his decades of dedication to child health and advocacy for informed, natural parenting. In this conversation, Dr. Palevsky shares:

The world is drastically different than it was, just a few years ago, which means that human development might not look exactly the same as it once did. What your grandparents ate, the air they breathed, the care and education they received is nothing like what we have access to, today. Protecting the health of future generations, in such a toxic world, is more important than ever before. On “Pediatric Perspectives” this week, join Larry Palevsky, M.D. and Paul Thomas, M.D. (retired) as they take parents on a journey through the life of a child — providing tips and common sense practices along the way.

With the Wind with Dr. Paul – Show 185
Pediatric Perspectives: Tips for Raising Happy Healthy Children, with Larry Palevsky, M.D.
Presenters
Dr. Paul Thomas, Larry Palevsky, M.D.
Length
Approximately 33 minutes
Summary
In this empowering episode, Dr. Paul Thomas welcomes renowned pediatrician Dr. Larry Palevsky for a deep dive into holistic, practical strategies for raising happy, healthy children in today’s world. Dr. Palevsky shares decades of clinical experience, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, emotional connection, and natural approaches to child health from preconception through adolescence. The conversation covers everything from prenatal care and breastfeeding to screen time, emotional development, and parenting through the teen years.
Key Points with Timestamps

• 00:00:40 – Dr. Paul introduces the episode and highlights the release of the VAX FACTS book.
• 00:02:02 – Dr. Palevsky discusses the foundations of healthy conception and pregnancy, including whole-food diets, minimizing EMF exposure, and reducing stress.
• 00:05:36 – The importance of breastfeeding, delayed cord clamping, and avoiding unnecessary interventions at birth.
• 00:07:24 – Why to avoid routine newborn interventions like the hepatitis B vaccine and vitamin K injection, and how to advocate for your newborn in the hospital setting.
• 00:09:41 – Early parenting: the significance of bonding, object permanence, and keeping the home environment calm and supportive for new babies.
• 00:13:10 – Sleep regression explained as a developmental milestone, not a setback, and why “cry it out” sleep training is discouraged.
• 00:15:12 – Nutrition and breastfeeding duration: balancing natural weaning with the child’s developmental readiness.
• 00:17:21 – Dangers of screen time and digital devices for children, and the impact of technology on emotional and social development.
• 00:21:57 – Fostering independence and critical thinking in school-age kids and teens: why parents shouldn’t always solve, answer, or correct.
• 00:25:22 – Parenting teens: setting boundaries, enforcing consequences, and the importance of modeling spiritual and emotional health.
• 00:30:04 – The value of letting children experience challenges and “feeling bad” as part of healthy development.
• 00:31:02 – Spirituality and modeling: how children learn by example rather than instruction.

Web Resources Discussed

• Kids First 4Ever
• Doctors and Science
• VAX FACTS Book (paperback only unless otherwise stated)
• Coaching with Dr. Paul and DeeDee (JAM)

Conclusion
Dr. Larry Palevsky’s insights offer a roadmap for parents seeking to nurture well-rounded, resilient children. From practical tips on nutrition and emotional bonding to the importance of critical thinking and parental modeling, this episode is a must-listen for families striving to raise children who thrive physically, emotionally, and spiritually in a complex world.
Call to Action
Listen to the full episode for in-depth advice and actionable strategies from Dr. Palevsky and Dr. Paul. For more resources and personalized coaching, visit Kids First 4Ever and Doctors and Science.

​#WithTheWind #DrPaulThomas #LarryPalevskyMD #PediatricPerspectives #HealthyKids #ParentingTips #KidsFirst4Ever #DoctorsAndScience #VAXFACTS
@KidsFirst4Ever @DoctorsAndScience @DrPaulThomas

On this week’s episode of With the Wind: Science Revealed, Dr. Paul sits down with Theresa Wrangham, Executive Director of the National Vaccine Information Center, to discuss the far-reaching implications of the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. This pivotal law changed the landscape of vaccine policy, compensation, and parental rights — and its influence is still felt today.

​Theresa Wrangham’s Background
Theresa brings decades of expertise to this conversation. As the Executive Director of the NVIC, she has been at the forefront of public engagement on vaccine policy, exemption laws, and informed consent. She has worked with the CDC, presented to federal advisory committees, and co-founded the Autism Society for Boulder County. Her leadership has helped shape national discussions on vaccine safety and individual choice.

Understanding the 1986 Act
The 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act was created to address growing concerns about vaccine injuries and the lawsuits that followed. While it removed certain avenues of legal recourse, Theresa emphasizes that it was the 2011 Supreme Court decision in Bruesewitz v. Wyeth that effectively granted vaccine manufacturers a full liability shield.

​Back in 1986, the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) was established as a method for compensating those who have been adversely affected by routine immunizations. It was assumed that this program would be a safeguard against lack of access while reducing lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers. And it was working, according to Theresa Wrangham, until its control was handed over to the Health and Human Services (HHS) department. Public health has suffered tremendously, and informed consent has been thrown out the window, ever since the enactment of these liability protections. Theresa explains, today, on “Pediatric Perspectives.”

With the Wind with Dr. Paul – Show 184: Pediatric Perspectives: What is the 1986 Act with Theresa Wrangham
Presenters: Dr. Paul, Theresa Wrangham
Length: 55:00
Summary:
In this episode of Pediatric Perspectives, Dr. Paul welcomes back Theresa Wrangham, Executive Director of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC), for an in-depth discussion on the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. Theresa explains the historical context of the Act, why it was passed, and how it affects both vaccine policy and compensation for vaccine injuries today. The conversation highlights NVIC's resources for parents navigating vaccine laws, the role of the NVIC Advocacy Portal, and recent legislative and public health developments. Together, Dr. Paul and Theresa explore how this law continues to impact parental rights, public health policy, and informed consent in vaccination.
Key Points:
00:00:40 – Dr. Paul introduces the episode and VAX FACTS book.
00:01:35 – Theresa Wrangham shares her background and work with NVIC.
00:05:10 – Overview of the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.
00:12:45 – How the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program works.
00:20:20 – Discussion on NVIC resources for understanding state and federal vaccine laws.
00:28:15 – The role of the NVIC Advocacy Portal in legislative engagement.
00:36:40 – Public awareness efforts, including polls and educational outreach.
00:45:30 – Navigating vaccine requirements and clinics in different states.
00:52:10 – Theresa's insights on protecting informed consent in vaccination.
Links Discussed:
• https://www.nvic.org/law-policy-federal/vaccine-injury-compensation
• https://www.amazon.com/Vax-Facts-Consider-Before-Vaccinating/dp/1636984975
• https://www.nvic.org/law-policy-state/vaccine-laws
• https://nvicadvocacy.org/members/
• https://childrenshealthdefense.org/public-health-zogby-poll/?itm_term=homehero
• https://www.nvic.org/law-policy-federal/vaccine-injury-compensation/1986-national-childhood-vaccine-injury-act
• https://www.nvic.org/resources/frequently-asked-questions
• https://www.nvic.org/newsletter/aug-2024/vaccine-curriculum-vaccine-clinics
• https://www.nvic.org/newsletter/aug-2024/navigate-vaccine-requirements
Hashtags:
#WithTheWind #DrPaul #TheresaWrangham #1986Act #NVIC #VaccineInjuryCompensation #InformedConsent #PediatricPerspectives