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A Summary of Approaches to Vaccine Injury From Experienced Practicing Clinicians (Drs. Bowden, McCullough, Kory, Tankersley, James). Are We Looking at the Whole Person or Vaccine Injury as a "Disease"
Monday, 19 January, 2026
SAR-COV2-VIRUS-ORIGINS-MANMADE - SARS-CoV-2 Architect Ralph Baric Collaborated with CIA. UNC Chapel Hill coronavirus expert comes under scrutiny going back over a decade. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH., Focal Points (Courageous Disourse), Nov 28, 2025.1) A SARS-like cluster of circulating bat coronaviruses shows potential for human emergence.2) SARS-like WIV1-CoV poised for human emergence.VACCINE SCHEDULE - DENMARK - UNITED STATES - Comparing US CDC ACIP and Denmark Childhood Vaccine Schedules. Policy shift may lessen burden of vaccines on American children. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Focal Points (Courageous Discourse), Dec 26, 2025.1) CDC Acts on Presidential Memorandum to Update Childhood Immunization Schedule.VACCINE SCHEDULE - CDC SHRINKS ROUTINE CHILDHOOD VACCINE SCHEDULE BY ~55 DOSES - CDC Acts on Presidential Memorandum to Update Childhood Immunization Schedule. The largest rollback of routine childhood vaccination in U.S. history. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Focal Points (Courageous Discourse), Jan 05, 2026. 1) CDC Acts on Presidential Memorandum to Update Childhood Immunization Schedule. PDF COLON CANCER - Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer death for adults under 50. Morgan Chamberlain, MindBodyGreen, December 23, 2025.COVID SHOT INJURIES: 4 DOCTORS SHARE PROTOCOLS – McCullough, James, Kory, and Tankersley, Mary Talley Bowden, MD (Host; ENT & Sleep Medicine) Interviews. America Out Loud Pulse, Aug 5, 2025 58:00 min (Summary of interview was edited by Kirk Hamilton PAC after transcript was run through otter.AI and ChatGPT with Kirk Hamilton PA’s own commentary following)Mary Talley Bowden, MD* Houston-based ENT and sleep specialist.* Hosts the program and interviews four physicians about how they treat patients who attribute ongoing symptoms to COVID vaccination.Recommendations* Usually starts vaccine-injured patients on Ivermectin.* Ivermectin has been the single most effective therapy in her practice, but:* Not sufficient by itself, especially for severe neurological injuries.* Most patients improve gradually over many months rather than rapidly.* Vaccine injured patients, especially ones with neurologic issues are complex and results are often slow.* There is a need for more research and collaboration on vaccine injured patients.Peter McCullough, MD (Cardiologist)* Attributes most “long COVID” and many chronic post-vaccine problems to persistence of the spike protein and, in some cases, persistent virus.* Uses spike protein IGG quantitative antibody levels (Lab Corp) as a rough marker of estimated spike protein load:* Vaccine recipients typically have much higher levels than infection-only patients.* In his practice, levels > ~5000 (on the Labcorp/BioRad assay) often correlate with detectable circulating spike in research collaborations.* Considers levels < ~1000 as a “safer” range.1. “Spike detox” supplement protocol (his core approach)He describes a three-component supplement combination he calls his spike protein detox protocol:* Nattokinase* Enzyme derived from fermented soy (natto).* Preclinical work suggests it can degrade spike protein and that oral forms reach the bloodstream.* Uses relatively high doses (e.g., 4000 FU twice daily, potentially titrating higher).* Uses it cautiously in some patients on anticoagulants, while watching for bleeding risk.* Bromelain* Enzyme from pineapple.* Added for additional proteolytic effects on spike and clotting/inflammation pathways.* Curcumin* Anti-inflammatory compound from turmeric.* Randomized trials suggest it can improve “long COVID” symptoms by reducing spike-related inflammation.Dr. McCullough’s personal experience with treating patients with elevated IGG spike protein antibodies with Covid Long Haul or post Covid vaccine syndrome.* Notes patients show gradual symptom improvement over ~9–12 months and a decline in spike antibody levels. * The goal is spike antibody levels to be < 1000.* A subset does not respond or show much change.2. Additional or experimental spike-related strategies* Augmented / modified N-acetylcysteine (NAC)* Described as a specialized NAC formulation under development in Europe.* Hypothesized to denature or “unfold” spike protein for clearance.* Notes that evidence is still preliminary and not fully peer-reviewed.* Broad enzymatic “cocktails”* References a Japanese case report using combinations of:* Nattokinase* Bromelain* Lumbrokinase* Serrapeptase* Papain* Curcumin* Used aggressively in a single patient with vaccine-related carotid clotting with benefit.3. Targeted prescription agents (based on clinical pattern)Dr. McCullough describes tailoring drug therapy to the predominant clinical picture:* Suspected persistent SARS-CoV-2 virus* Signs: recurrent fever, night sweats, cranial nerve symptoms, sensory loss, persistent pulmonary findings, certain rashes.* Uses ivermectin at relatively high doses for extended durations (e.g., 90 days).* Rationale: antiviral and anti-spike effects, but he emphasizes it does not clear vaccine-derived spike protein.* Autoimmune / inflammatory joint or neuromuscular disease* Positive ANA, rheumatoid factor, or anti-CCP with arthralgia/neuromuscular complaints.* Uses hydroxychloroquine (e.g., 200 mg twice daily for 90 days) as an immunomodulator.* Neuropathy / small fiber neuropathy / cognitive fog* Uses nicotine patches (e.g., 7 mg daily) for ~90 days, citing Swiss data.4. Approaches Dr. McCullough does not find effective (in his practice)* Maraviroc (CCR5 antagonist, anti-retroviral medication) + high-dose pravastatin * Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) – has not found it helpful.* Ivermectin alone without spike-targeting measures – feels does not work well for chronic injury if spike is not being cleared.Pierre Kory, MD (Critical Care / Leading Edge Clinic)* Distinguishes:* Acute vaccine injuries (e.g., myocarditis, stroke, GBS, etc.).* Post-COVID vaccine syndrome – a chronic condition overlapping strongly with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), often called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): * Core symptoms: profound fatigue, post-exertional malaise, cognitive dysfunction (“brain fog”).* Believes there is no single standard therapy; treatment is trial-and-error and highly individualized.1. First-line therapies* Ivermectin* “First line” for essentially all new, untreated patients.* Rationale: broad mechanisms (binds spike, reduces inflammation).* Estimates ~70% response, but often modest; a small subset improves dramatically.* Low-dose naltrexone (LDN)* Initiated early and titrated slowly.* For broad immunomodulatory and neuroinflammatory effects.* Mast cell–directed therapies * Dietary changes to reduce triggers.* H1/H2 antihistamines: e.g., famotidine (Pepcid).* Mast cell stabilizers: e.g., cromolyn, ketotifen.* Notes that, in some patients, these can have dramatic effects.2. Hypercoagulability / microclotting strategiesEarly approach:* Triple therapy:* Direct oral anticoagulant (e.g., apixaban/Eliquis),* Antiplatelet (e.g., clopidogrel/Plavix),* Aspirin,* Plus nattokinase as a proteolytic enzyme.* Has seen some “dramatic responses” in certain patients.Current preference:* Sulodexide* Oral anticoagulant used outside the U.S. (Italy/Russia/Japan), obtained via international sources.* Used now often as his first-line agent for microclots, sometimes alone, because:* He considers it very safe (low observed bleeding risk in published trials).* Also reported to reduce endothelial inflammation.* Sometimes helpful for tinnitus.* Nattokinase* Still uses as a supportive enzyme for clotting/spike,but rarely sees a clear, isolated response just from nattokinase.3. Other modalities and multi-modality centers* Describes patients undergoing multi-week intensive programs including:* Apheresis* Ozone therapies* Hyperbaric oxygen* IV vitamin C* Methylene blue* Near-infrared light* Reports:* Many patients improved substantially during these programs.* However, benefits often were not sustained, with relapses over time.* Cost and access are major barriers.4. Chlorine dioxide (CDS)* Dr. Kory is intensively researching chlorine dioxide and writing a book about the “war” on it.* Notes:* Many patients self-initiate chlorine dioxide “protocols” found online.* He views it as promising and generally safe at those protocol doses based on his literature review.* At present he frames his role more as researcher and observer rather than prescriber.* This is highly controversial and not an accepted mainstream medical treatment.5. Ketamine (low-dose, daily, oral/sublingual)* Describes daily, low-dose oral/sublingual ketamine as one of the most “transformative” recent additions in his practice, based on mentorship from psychiatrists.* Reported benefits:* Neurologic symptoms,* Dysautonomia,* Fatigue,* Neuroinflammation-related issues.* Protocol:* Compounded as liquid or troches.* Taken mainly at night, slowly titrated.* Combined with curcumin, NAC, and MSM to support glutathione and anti-inflammatory actions.* Notes that typical “IV ketamine depression” protocols (expensive, intermittent infusions) are different from his daily oral approach.6. DMSO and NAC* Uses DMSO:* Topical: for focal pains, joint swelling, arthritic symptoms.* Oral: for systemic anti-inflammatory and other purported mechanisms.* Values NAC and augmented NAC:* Widely used in his practice as a “fan favorite,” especially among his colleagues.* Helpful for some patients, but again not universally effective.Stewart Tankersley, MD (Family Practice, Alabama)General approach / philosophy* Believes many vaccinated individuals have or will develop injuries.* Uses a broad symptom checklist and history to screen for potential injury.* Encourages vaccinated patients to undergo some form of “detox,” even if they do not initially recognize symptoms.1. Monitoring and stratification* Uses spike protein antibody levels as a key marker:* Helps determine whether and how long patients should stay on detox regimens.* Lab-based stratification:* Positive ANA → more likely to add LDN and hydroxychloroquine earlier.* Pelvic symptoms / D-dimer abnormalities → leads him to consider pelvic vein clotting and more aggressive coagulation management (referencing colleague Dr. Jordan Vaughn’s work).2. Core regimen (for many patients)If no strong autoimmune or pelvic-clot signal, he often starts with four main components:* Ivermectin* For spike binding and anti-inflammatory effects; historically used at 0.2 mg/kg.* Notes FLCCC/IMA now suggests starting at 0.3 mg/kg and potentially increasing to 0.6 mg/kg if tolerated and beneficial.* Centurion BT-Plus* Contains contains Black Cumin Seed Powder, Bromelain, N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC), Luteolin, Lumbrokinase, and Serrapeptase rather than nattokinase.* Probiotic (e.g., Quest Probiotic)* To support gut microbiome health, citing the importance of GI balance.* Resveratrol* As an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory supplement.3. Neurological symptoms* Works collaboratively with a neurologist colleague.* Reports benefit from a German product that is expensive and not widely available.* Also uses:* Low-dose naltrexone (LDN)* Methylene blue for a subset (though he notes concerns from Dr. Peter Breggin 1) and is somewhat cautious now).* Believes ivermectin remains central even in neurologic presentations.4. Overall outcomes* Claims that roughly 90% of his vaccine-injured patients experience significant improvement on his regimens.* Notes a small subset who remain refractory.* Emphasizes that many patients only realize in retrospect how unwell they were once they start to improve.Molly James, MD (Functional / Integrative Medicine; James Clinic)Overall approach* Sees a range of vaccine-injured and long-COVID patients.* Starts almost all such patients on a base regimen of four therapies, then layers in organ-specific and advanced interventions.1. Standard four-item starting regimen* Ivermectin* Aimed at binding/neutralizing spike, reducing viral activity and inflammation.* Uses weight-based dosing (e.g., 0.2–0.4 mg/kg in Covid context; uses sometimes higher doses in cancer patients).* Fenofibrate* An older non-statin lipid drug.* It binds spike protein* Has fibrinolytic and anti-inflammatory properties.* In acute / subacute settings, may use for 1–4 weeks; in long-COVID / vaccine-injury, commonly up to ~3 months.* Fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids)* Systemic anti-inflammatory and endothelial support.* “Core Support” (proprietary formulas from her clinic store)* Mix of amino acids and other strongly anti-inflammatory ingredients designed to support vascular and systemic inflammation.She says she does not use a spike “detox” product in the sense of direct elimination of spike, but tries to neutralize or sequester spike and let the body clear it.2. Organ-specific work-ups and treatments* Fatigue / systemic symptoms* Evaluates mitochondrial function and looks for chronic infections:* Epstein–Barr virus,* Chronic Lyme, etc.* Cardiac symptoms* Ensures appropriate cardiac work-up and then tailors additional therapies accordingly.* Neurological manifestations* Uses IV PRP (platelet-rich plasma):* Draws blood, spins off red/white cells, and reinfuses plasma + platelets IV.* Cites cases of complete neuropathy resolution in non-COVID patients and anecdotal improvements in vaccine-injured patients.* Asks patients to commit to at least 2 treatments; many need 2–4 or more.3. Additional biologic and oxidative therapies* IV glutathione* Used frequently as a detox and antioxidant support (not typically as a stand-alone main therapy).* EBOO (extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation)* Two IV lines circulate blood through a dialysis-type filter exposed to oxygen + ozone, then UV light, then back to patient.* A session (~1 hour) treats roughly half the blood volume.* Data cited suggesting EBOO may reduce spike burden and biofilms, improving oxygenation, especially in dyspneic and chronically ill patients.* Typically used weekly for 3–4 sessions, then spaced out.* Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)* Reports benefit especially in:* Patients with shortness of breath,* Neurologic symptoms like brain fog and headaches.* Less benefit seen in her experience for cardiac manifestations.* Often used 2–3 times per week for selected patients.4. NAC vs augmented NAC, nattokinase, etc.* Uses standard NAC and milk thistle routinely for liver and antioxidant support.* Has not adopted “augmented” NAC, as she does not yet see a clear advantage over standard NAC + milk thistle.* Tried nattokinase previously but stopped:* Did not see many patients report strong, clear benefit when it was added.* References conference discussions suggesting nattokinase might fragment spike in ways that could potentially increase smaller inflammatory components in circulation (this is speculative and not a settled point).* Does not routinely check spike antibody levels, because results have not changed her clinical decisions.Important Caveats From All Therapies* Evidence quality & controversy* Many of the therapies and protocols described (e.g., ivermectin for chronic post-COVID/vaccine symptoms, chlorine dioxide, high-dose or long-course ivermectin, various enzyme “spike detox” regimens, ketamine for long COVID/vaccine injury, EBOO, PRP IV, sulodexide, etc.) are experimental, off-label, or not supported by large, high-quality randomized trials.* Several claims (especially about vaccine-associated spike persistence, exact causal attributions, and effectiveness of specific detox regimens) are not accepted by mainstream medical organizations and are actively debated.* Safety* Some of these agents have side-effects and drug interactions but generally are safe and minimal but should be done under medical supervision (e.g., anticoagulants, ivermectin at high doses and long durations, hydroxychloroquine, ketamine, high-intensity enzyme therapy, ozone-based procedures, chlorine dioxide).* Combining multiple anticoagulants, antiplatelets, and enzymes can increase bleeding risk.* Some modalities (EBOO, HBOT, PRP IV, multi-week clinics) are expensive and not standardized.* What to do with this information* Treat these protocols as descriptions of what these specific clinicians say they are doing, not as universal recommendations.* If you or someone you know is dealing with long-COVID or possible post-vaccine symptoms, the safest path is:* Work with a licensed clinician ideally who has experience using these integrative approaches mixed with conventional therapies.* Ensure standard evaluations for heart, lung, neurologic, autoimmune, and other causes are done concurrently.* Discuss any interest in off-label or experimental treatments openly so risks, benefits, and alternatives can be weighed.My Thoughts (Kirk Hamilton PA)…My thoughts on the approaches from the above clinicians to vaccine injury intermix with my own experiences. There is no exact science in treating Covid vaccine injury (or Long Haul symptoms). It is logical and studied clinician driven therapeutic trials, then sharing of information that will help these patients and practitioners help each other... And the obvious removal from the market of any more mRNA vaccines.Some of My Therapeutic Approaches to Post Vaccine Syndrome…1) DIET: Diet is not mentioned or emphasized as an important part of vaccine injury recovery in the above clinician discussions. The clinicians might emphasize it in the patient setting but it wasn’t mention as part of the therapy for vaccine injury in these interviews.Diet is the foundation of either pro-inflammation or anti-inflammation. While diet may not be the direct cause of inflammation caused by vaccine injury, someone who is “primed” inflammation-wise prior to vaccination (or after) is probably going to have a more difficult time recovering from vaccine injury and have more serious side effects.a) I put almost everyone initially on an Elimination Diet devoid of all dairy products, wheat, frequently eggs (many people are eating 2-3 eggs a day), no alcohol, only whole foods (which eliminates by definition all ultra-processed, sugary foods and foods with “bad” oils) and try and get the patient off caffeine for 2-4 weeks.b) In addition I will frequently put them on a low allergy, pea and rice protein (Inflamx) mixed with either plain water or a 75/25% blend of greens/berries with water and/or a dairy-free nut milk for 1 meal.c) A raw salad, with olive oil and vinegar dressing with or without a palm-full of animal food for a mid-day meal or vegetables and a small amount of animal food or a “good” whole food starch (beans, yams, sweet potatoes, quinoa).d) Evening meal would be - ¼ plate animal food, ¼ good starch (yam, sweat potato, quinoa, brown rice, lentils, beans) and ½ cooked vegetables or just animal foods and non-starchy vegetables. e) Snack would some raw nuts and 1-2 WHOLE fruits.f) Water, herbal teas, or green or black tea and less than a cup of coffee daily.2) DIET: After 2-4 weeks of a trial of this Basic Elimination Diet (BED) I frequently recommend a monthly 5 Day Fasting Mimicking Diet (ProlonLife.FMD) from 3-6 months (The Longevity Diet and Fasting Cancer by Valter Longo, PhD). To put the patient in and out of a fasting state, experience autophagy and to reset their dietary habits. It is a doable, science-backed way for busy people to put themselves into a fasting state that can be done in a normal lifestyle (minus “heavy” exercise for 5 days). Aside from the metabolic effects of doing this 5 Day Modified Fast what I really want people to become aware of his how powerful the foods they eat are. Foods consumed can be at the cause of any symptom and ultimately to get well you have to change and improve the quality of what you eat to not be in a hyper-inflamed state by either food intolerance of inflammation driven metabolism.3) ANTIBIOTIC HISTORY?: Anti-Fungal Trial - If these patients in their recent or early history have had rounds of antibiotics for REPEATED acne, ear infections, tonsillitis, sinus infections, bronchitis, pneumonias, urinary tract infections, hospitalizations etc., especially with histories of repeated vaginal infections, toenail fungus, IBS and bloating, etc. I will do an empirical two-week therapeutic trial of fluconazole 200 mg/d. If “responsive” (clear symptom improvement or obvious positive improvement in well-being) I will continue the antifungal for another two weeks to a month or switch to Nystatin Tablets 500,000 Units 2 BID for 2-4 weeks or pure oral nystatin powder ¼-1/2 tsp 2-3 x daily for 2-4 weeks (taste terrible). I will use “heavy” probiotics for that time period as well.The gut microbiome is where most of the problem (s) lies I believe and may be the difference between someone who recovers quickly from vaccine injury or their problem lingers. Especially if Covid or the Spike protein can “hide out” in the microbiome. I look forward to continue following the microbiome work of gastroenterologist Hazan Sabine, MD Progenbiome ) a world expert on the microbiome and especially how it relates to the Covid virus . The higher the bifidobacter the lower the Covid virus and possibly systemic disease risk (?? from the spike protein) which can include vaccine injury susceptibility, problems with recovery and cancer risk (See my interview with Dr. Sabine ). I am personally following a program she designed from a stool exam I did from her company to change my “Pro Colon Cancer” microbiome to one that is more protective from cancer (my one year anniversary of the tumor removal was 1/16/25. I have had a negative CT in 8/25 and colonscopy in 9/23/25. I will have my second followup CT Ab/pelvis 2/27/26 ). I suspect that a lot of persistent symptoms of vaccine injury or severity of symptoms are created by an altered microbiome.4) Using IV vitamin C from 10-50 grams mixed with a complex of B vitamins and magnesium 1-2 x weekly for a month is not a cure but helps “pull” people out of a bad space. It is a short-term therapy (weeks to a couple of months). Additional IVs that might be tried are piggybacked IV glutathione, alpha lipoic acid and H202. A trial of NAD home injections (10 over 30 days) and/or a combination B1, B12 and folate IM home injections 1-2 times per week for 1 month. My colleagues usually only do B12/folic because thiamine can sting sometimes. But thiamine is critical for energy metabolism and has been used alone in megadoses for fatigue orally and IM.5) A trial of a glandular driven Adrenal Support for 2-3 months or a trial of low dose cortisone acetate/hydrocortisone 5-10 mg four times daily or 2 twice daily (Safe Uses of Cortisol, William Mck Jeffries, MD). It does not “suppress” adrenal function but helps support it. Cortisol is 1/4-1/5 the potency of prednisone. 6) Basic Supplements: Vitamin C 1-5 gm/d, vitamin D 5000-10,000 IU/d (with K2 100-200 mcg), CoQ10 200-600 mg, magnesium glycinate 200-400 mg/d, bifidobacter rich probiotics, colostrum products, Omega-3 Fats (prefer from algae).7) Specific Supplements: Ultimate Spike Detox 4-8 capsules daily on empty stomach; N-Acetylcystine 500-600 mg twice daily; modified citrus pectin (Pectasol) 1 scoop / 5 gm 1-3 times daily.8) Ivermectin ½-1 mg/d x 30-90 days in divided doses with food (watch for neurologic symptoms of confusion, balance, visual, etc. with larger doses initially. Start with smaller mg pills 12-20 mg and tapper up every 3-5 days to your desired mg/kg dosing).9) LDN 1.5 mg hs x 1 week; 3 mg hs x 1 week then 4.5 mg hs x 2 weeks for 1-3 month trial or highest tolerated dose between 1.5-4.5 mg hs. It can disturb sleep.10) Nicotine patch 7 mg/patch daily for a one month trial if tolerated. I don’t know if this is efficacious yet. 11) A trial of hydroxychloroquine 200 mg twice daily for a month, especially if there is significant joint pain, myalgias or positive ANA.12) Home Mold Evaluation and CIRS Markers (TGFBeta, VIP, MSH, C4a, VEGF), Panel #8 from www.envirobomics if history warrants investigation. (go to www.survivingmold.com )13) Testing Basics - Follow spike protein IGG quantitative antibodies with goal of < 1000; galectin-3 Low Risk: ≤ 17.8 ng/mL; vitamin D (50-75 ng/ml); fasting insulin and HgbA1C ≤ 5; < hsCRP 5 mg/dl, Omega 3 Fatty Acids ≥ 5.5% by weight. Repeat every 3 months minimally.14) Relaxsaunas (Far Infrared ). Sauna’s in general for sweating and exercise that induces sweating. 15) As vigorous exercise as possible (“hard” execise is good if you are not wiped out the next day). Taper your exercise so you are fully recovered by the next day. Both aerobic and strength training (simple as doing brisk walking and bodyweight exercises to circuit training). Something daily. NOTE: The patient needs to move…Daily. They can start with a five-or-10-minute walk. Something. The goal is to build movement up to a half hour next… Then an hour per day. That can take weeks to months. Those who move regularly almost always have their symptoms and treatments work better, faster and they are more sustained.16) Meditation – Dr. Joe Dispenza’s. Watch the documentary www.Sourcethefilm.org. Then go to “Stories of Transformation” then read “Becoming Supernatural”. If “moved” start with “Count Your Blessings” A guided practice with the energy centers.” Watch my substack interviews with UCSD researcher Hemal Patel, PhD [Click Here for Interviews 1) 2) ].CONCLUSIONS… There is no “perfect” protocol to bringing a vaccine injured person back to balance. It may be individualized to the practitioner who has more experience with one or more “body balancing or regenerative” techniques than another…and some trial and error. There needs to be a trusted patient-clinician relationship. Sometimes clinicians get “stuck” with their pool of modalities and expertise and should encourage patients to try another approach if it makes sense and leave their egos at the door…“The Wheel of Health and Recovery”…“Good health and recovery are like a “bicycle tire”. The patient’s wheel has 5-20 “lose or bent” spokes and the wheel is thumping along turning inefficiently and sometimes “painfully”. You identify five or so spokes that the patient can tighten and that you have experience in to guide the patient. You (and the patient) tighten those 5 spokes and the wheel turns a little easier. Then you tighten those spokes some more (lifestyle habits or therapies that have some benefit). And there is more improvement. Then as the wheel turns by itself some other spokes start to “self-tighten.” Then you help the patient tighten another spoke…in time (weeks to months) the tire is becoming more “round” with enough spokes being continually tightened and the patient has improved significantly!…And hopefully they have learned how to tighten their own spokes! Or ask for your help to get back on track…”Nutrition, Prevention and Integrative Medicine…CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE - STEPS - Step Accumulation Patterns and Risk for Cardiovascular Events and Mortality Among Suboptimally Active Adults. “…adults who accumulated most of their daily steps in longer bouts had lower mortality and CVD risk than those who accumulated most daily steps in shorter bouts…”CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE - COLCHICINE - Colchicine in CAD: Practical Implications Post-CLEAR. By Dr. Matthew Budoff, VUMEDI, 15:42 min:sec December 29, 2025.FLU - VACCINE - PREVENTION - BOVINE COLOSTRUM - Study Finds Bovine Colostrum 3× More Effective Than Flu Vaccination in Preventing Flu Illness. Participants experienced ~60% fewer illness days and ~75% fewer flu-like episodes with bovine colostrum compared to flu vaccination. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Focal Points (Courageous Discourse), Jan 03, 2026.1) Prevention of flu episodes with colostrum and Bifivir compared with vaccination: an epidemiological, registry study. “…The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of colostrum (ARD Colostrum) in association with the immunomodulator Bifivir in the prevention of flu episodes compared with anti-flu vaccination. In conclusion, the administration of immunomodulators is very cost effective and appears to be more effective than vaccination to prevent flu…”2) Effectiveness of the Influenza Vaccine During the 2024-2025 Respiratory Viral Season. “…Conclusions This study found that influenza vaccination of working-aged adults was associated with a higher risk of influenza during the 2024-2025 respiratory viral season, suggesting that the vaccine has not been effective in preventing influenza this season…Summary Among 53402 working-aged Cleveland Clinic employees, we were unable to find that the influenza vaccine has been effective in preventing infection during the 2024-2025 respiratory viral season…”FOOD PYRAMID - New Inverted HHS Food Pyramid Receives Grade “B”. Dr Peter McCullough provides analysis in the context of overall health. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Focal Points (Courageous Discourse ), Jan 10, 2026.1) Fact Sheet: Trump Administration Resets U.S. Nutrition Policy, Puts Real Food Back at the Center of Health.2) The New Pyramid (diagram).HEALTH - MATCHA TEA - Beyond Tea: The Cellular Science of Matcha’s Healing Chemistry. Primer on the “emerald elixir” of Gen Z. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Jan 11, 2026.The Comprehensive Health Benefits of Matcha Green Tea1) Antioxidant Power and Cellular Protection2) Cardiovascular and Metabolic Regulation3) Cognitive Enhancement and Mental Clarity4) Detoxification and Immune Support5) Weight Management and Thermogenesis6) Skin Health and Beauty EnhancementREFERENCES1) Beneficial effects of green tea: A literature review. Chinese Medicine.2) Green tea consumption and mortality due to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all causes in Japan: The Ohsaki Study.3) L-theanine—a unique amino acid of green tea and its relaxation effect in humans.4) Efficacy of a green tea extract rich in catechin polyphenols and caffeine in increasing 24-h energy expenditure.5) Green tea polyphenolic antioxidants and skin photoprotection.HEALTHY AGING - SENIOR CITIZENS - HOSPITALIZATION - How Senior Citizens Can Avoid Hospitalization in 2026. Staying well means no setbacks or hospitalizations. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Focal Points, (Courageous Discourse), Jan 05, 2026.1. Proactive Care and Early Detection2. Nourishment and Hydration3. Active Bodies, Active Minds4. Emotional and Social Well-Being5. Home Safety and Environmental Health6. Managing Chronic Conditions Effectively7. Medicare Care Management: Using the System Wisely8. The Family and Caregiver RoleConclusionHEALTH CARE - PERSONAL HEALTH - REVIEW - DR. PETER MCCULLOUGH, MD - Gene Bailey: “A lot of Americans are Hesitant to Take a Vaccine”. Dr McCullough responds on Flashpoint’s end-of-year review. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Focal Points (Courageous Discourse), Jan 04, 2026. 1. The vaccine reckoning2. Spike‑protein injuries and “detoxification”3. The next manufactured pandemic4. Rebuilding trust and practical health5. Children, gender, and moral health6.Closing messageLYME DISEASE - LAB CREATION - FDA Commissioner Makary States that Lyme Disease Came from Lab 257 on Plum Island. Reflexive and vociferous cries of “debunked conspiracy theory” raise further suspicion that Dr. Makary is over the target. John Leake, Focal Points (Courageous Discourse), Jan 01, 2026.OSTEOPOROSIS - COVID 19 VACCINATION - Painful Osteoporotic Microfractures in Younger Persons Worsened by COVID‑19 Vaccination. Problem of aging now hits young vaccinated athletes. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Focal Points (Courageous Discourse), Dec 31, 2025.1) Musculoskeletal Sequelae Following COVID‑19 mRNA Vaccination: A Case Report. “…Our report aims to share the scenario in which a patient developed severe pain, muscle spasms, inflammatory fasciitis in the shoulder and inflammation in the SC joint in the post-vaccination setting following the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine…”2) Spectrum of Short‑Term Inflammatory Musculoskeletal Manifestations After COVID‑19 Vaccine Administration: A Report of 66 Cases.”…In conclusion, despite a clear cause-effect relationship is far to be ascertained, our data suggest that inflammatory musculoskeletal symptoms may occasionally develop in close temporal association with COVID-19 vaccine administration…”3) Correlation Between COVID‑19 Vaccination and Inflammatory Musculoskeletal Disorders.”…This cohort study found that individuals who received any COVID-19 vaccine were more likely to be diagnosed with inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders than those who did not…”4) Effects of COVID‑19 on Bone Fragility: A New Perspective from Osteoimmunological Biomarkers. “…In our patients, the RANKL/OPG ratio indicated an increase of bone resorption in COVID-19-positive patients…”5) COVID‑19 and Bone Loss: A Review of Risk Factors, Mechanisms, and Future Directions.6) SARS-CoV-2 and its Multifaceted Impact on Bone Health: Mechanisms and Clinical Evidence.7) A Direct Link Between SARS‑CoV‑2 and Bone Loss.PESTICIDES - Pesticides are about to get a liability shield similar to the one for vaccines--unless there is a *miracle* or two. Could Bayer’s $Billions Take Over Every Branch of Government? 2 pending Monsanto bills in Congress, pending bills in state legislatures, and a pending decision on Certiorari in the Supreme Court--all need to be defeated to stop this. Meryl Nass, MD, Meryl’s CHAOS Letter, Jan 04, 2026.STEM CELLS - EXERCISE - Want Stem Cells? Regular Exercise Blows Away Commercial Stem Cell Clinics. Get benefit of your own stem cells with intense exercise, not from foreign cells derived from donors or fetal tissue. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH. Focal Points (Courageous Discourse), Jan 03, 2026.”…Conclusion: Intense physical activity mobilizes vast swarms (billions) of bone-marrow-derived stem and progenitor cells into the bloodstream—often hundreds of times more total cell events than what a person receives from an infusion of culture-expanded MSCs (millions)…”VACCINE - CHILD HEALTH - LIFE SAVING STUDY - Why can’t anyone show us the study showing vaccines save lives? Where is the study in the US using record-level data showing that kids who are fully vaccinated die less? According to AI, no such study exists. Vaccine mandates are all based on belief, not science. Steve Kirsch, Steve Kirsch’s Newsletter, Jan 12, 2026.Cancer…GRATITUDE - Given 3 Months to Live, This Woman Transformed Her Mindset–And Her Health. 15 years ago, a terminal cancer diagnosis forced one woman to take a hard look at how she was living. Ellen Wan and JoJo Novaes, EPOCH Times, 1/7/2026. “…she decided to cherish each day by spending meaningful time with her family and friends, reconciling with others, and finding peace with herself. She turned her focus toward what truly mattered in the moment, refusing to dwell in the emotional grip of self-pity or fear of death…Rather than saying I’m battling or treating the cancer, I prefer to say ‘my goal is to create health…’ ”BRAIN CANCER - GLIOMA - MEBENDAZOLE - 2025 Johns Hopkins Study. William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 11, 2026.1) Repurposing the anthelmintic drug mebendazole in combination with radiation therapy in an isocitrate dehydrogenase mutant glioma model. “…Mebendazole plus RT increased apoptosis and provided a survival benefit in the IDH-mutant mouse model, supporting future clinical testing…”BRAIN TUMOR - PEDIATRIC IVERMECTIN - MEBENDAZOLE - 7 year old British Columbia girl with 8cm Chondrosarcoma Brain Cancer reports after 4 months - in remission. William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Dec 24, 2025.BREAST CANCER - BONE METASTASIS - IVERMECTIN - FENBENDAZOLE - 42 year old Canadian woman with Stage 4 Breast Cancer metastatic to bones reports after 8 months. William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 11, 2026.BREAST CANCER - COLON CANCER - MEBENDAZOLE -Lung Cancer and Breast Cancer TNBC - 2025 Paper by UAE Researchers looks at how Mebendazole enhances Targeted Therapy Drug killing of cancer cells. William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 10, 2026.1) Disruption of epidermal growth factor receptor signaling and cytoskeletal dynamics by mebendazole and gefitinib synergistically impairs paracrine cytokine signaling in non-small cell lung cancer and triple-negative breast cancer Cell lines. “…The combination of mebendazole and gefitinib effectively suppresses tumor cell viability and modulates key pathways involved in cancer progression…” BREAST CANCER - IVERMECTIN - MEBENDAZOLE - 48 year old Pennsylvania woman with a 4.5cm Breast Cancer metastatic to axilla and lungs reports after 6 months - mastectomy shows NO TUMOR!! William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 08, 2026.BREAST CANCER - IVERMECTIN - FENBENDAZOLE - MEBENDAZOLE - 52 year old Louisiana woman with Stage 4 Breast Cancer (after 2 Pfizer jabs) reports almost complete resolution of metastases after 2.5 months! William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Dec 24, 2025.BREAST CANCER - SPREAD - PREVENTION - IVERMECTIN - How does Ivermectin inhibit spread of Breast Cancer? 2025 Thailand paper by Rujimongkon et al. William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 04, 2026.1) Ivermectin inhibits epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition via Wnt signaling in endocrine-resistant breast cancer cells. “…In conclusion, IVM (Ivermectin) inhibits the Wnt signaling pathway (Wnt in the Wnt signaling pathway form a portmanteau (a blended word) that originated from the fusion of two different gene names: the Drosophila gene “wingless“ (Wg) and the mouse proto-oncogene “int-1“ (integration 1)) associated with EMT (epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition) in the metastasis of endocrine-resistant breast cancer cells. These insights underscore the potential of repurposing IVM for endocrine-resistant breast cancer patients.CANCER - CHAGA MUSHROOM - CHAGA MUSHROOM (Inonotus Obliquus) in - 2023 Canadian Review Paper. William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 03, 2026.1) Chaga mushroom triterpenoids as adjuncts to minimally invasive cancer therapies: A review. “…Highlights* Chaga mushroom contain pharmaceutical and nutraceutical against cancer.* Triterpenoid constituents of Chaga mushrooms possess cytotoxicity to cancer cells. * Inotodiol and 3-β-22 α-dihydroxylanosta-8, 25-diene-24-one are the most potent.* Potential exists for triterpenoid supplementation as an adjunct to cancer treatment…” CANCER - COVID VACCINE - Study Identifies Over 300 Peer-Reviewed COVID-19 “Vaccine” Cancer Cases Across 27 Countries — Journal Hit With Cyberattacks. Major cancer journal confirms global turbo cancer safety signal as criminal cyberattacks possibly linked to PubPeer disrupt access to the study. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Focal Points (Courageous Discourse), Jan 04, 2026.1) COVID vaccination and post-infection cancer signals: Evaluating patterns and potential biological mechanisms.CANCER - IVERMECTIN - LACTOFERRIN - Oscar Nacu (Philippines, Aug.2022). William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 10, 2026. ”…Both compounds exhibit anticancer properties through overlapping pathways, such as inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death), modulating immune responses, and disrupting cancer cell metabolism and proliferation…”CERVICAL CANCER - FENBENDAZOLE - Inhibition of Cervical Cancer and Cervical Cancer Stem Cells, fantastic May 2025 Paper out of China! William Makis, MD, Focal Points, Jan 07, 2026.1) Fenbendazole Exhibits Anti.tumor Activity Against Cervical Cancer Through Dual Targeting of Cancer Cells and Cancer Stem Cells: Evidence from In Vitro and In Vivo Models. “…These findings demonstrate FBZ's unique ability to simultaneously target bulk tumor cells and therapy-resistant CCSCs via cell cycle disruption, supported by its preclinical safety and efficacy, positioning it as a promising therapeutic candidate for cervical cancer…”COLON CANCER - IVERMECTIN - MEBENDAZOLE - 55 year old California man with Stage 4 Colon Cancer reports after 6 months - all tumors are shrinking. William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 05, 2026.COLON CANCER - IVERMECTIN - MEBENDAZOLE - 72 year old Utah woman with Stage 4 Colon Cancer reports after 3 months - Cancer Free! William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 10, 2026.COLON CANCER - IVERMECTIN - FENBENDAZOLE - 34 year old SLOVENIA man with Stage 4 Colon Cancer gives update after 6 months!! Oncologist shocked - near complete response, from a liver FULL of Cancer! William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 03, 2026.DEMENTIA - MUSIC - What Is the Association Between Music-Related Leisure Activities and Dementia Risk? A Cohort Study. “…Always listening to music, compared with never/rarely/sometimes, was associated with a 39% decreased risk of dementia… and a 17% decreased risk of CIND (cognitive impairment no dementia)…”ENDOMETRIAL CANCER - IVERMECTIN - FENBENDAZOLE - 68 year old Louisiana woman with Stage 3 Endometrial Cancer operated, reports after 3 months, residual disease eliminated with no chemo! William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 04, 2026.GASTROINTESTINAL STROMAL CANCER - IVERMECTIN - FENBENDAZOLE Stage 4 GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor) - 49 year old Australian man with Stage 4 GIST reports after 9 months. William Makis, MD, Focal Points (Courageous Discourse), Jan 12, 2026.LEUKEMIA - IVERMECTIN - MEBENDAZOLE - 56 year old North Carolina man with CLL Leukemia reports after 8 months - normalization of blood work, Oncologist changes follow-up from 3 to 6 months. William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 04, 2026.LUNG CANCER - IVERMECTIN - FENBENDAZOLE - DMSO - CBD Oil - 59 year old South Carolina woman with Stage 3 NSCLC Lung Cancer and bulky 6-7cm tumors, reports after 5 months - in remission! William Makis, MD, Jan 11, 2026.LUNG CANCER - IVERMECTIN - FENBENDAZOLE - 66 year old Ontario woman with Small Cell LUNG Cancer with right hilar and subcarinal masses has excellent response after 5 months. William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 04, 2026.LUNG CANCER - IVERMECTIN - FENBENDAZOLE - 78 year old Canadian man with a large 5.3cm Lung Cancer reports after 10 months - Cancer Free!! William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 11, 2026.LUNG CANCER - IVERMECTIN - How Ivermectin kills Lung Cancer cells - 2025 Paper (UAE, Egypt, Saudi), William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 09, 2026.”…Highlights* EGFR/PI3K/AKT/m-TOR/VEGF is a master pathway for lung cancer progression.* Ivermectin showed crucial cytotoxic, anti-proliferative and anti-angiogenic impact.* Ivermectin ameliorated lung cancer via reduction of EGFR/PI3K/AKT/m-TOR/VEGF axis.* Ivermectin is repurposed as a potential therapeutic drug for lung cancer treatment….”LYMPHOMA - LEMON GRASS - Lemongrass Extract Cuts Human Lymphoma Tumor Growth in Mice by ~95% Without Toxicity. Peer-reviewed study finds that a common plant selectively induces apoptosis in human cancer cells while sparing normal cells. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Focal Points (Courageous Discourse), Jan 11, 2026.1) Cymbopogon citratus and Camellia sinensis extracts selectively induce apoptosis in cancer cells and reduce growth of lymphoma xenografts in vivo.LYMPHOMA - IVERMECTIN - FENBENDAZOLE - IP6 - 60 year old Massachusetts man with Stage 4 DLBCL LYMPHOMA metastatic to bones achieves remission in less than 2 months! William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 12, 2026.PROSTATE CANCER - IVERMECTIN, FENBENDAZOLE, CBD OIL - 60s year old California man with suspected Prostate Cancer (1.3cm) reports after 3 months - No Cancer on biopsy!! William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Jan 03, 2026.PROSTATE CANCER - SODIUM BICARBONATE - HONEY - Man with Prostate Cancer reduces PSA from 5.8 to 0.8 in 2 weeks - Literature Review and Deep Dive - is there something to this? William Makis, MD, Covid Intel, Dec 15, 2025. 1) Does Baking Soda Function as a Magic Bullet for Patients With Cancer? A Mini Review.2) Sodium bicarbonate potentiates the antitumor effects of Olaparib in ovarian cancer via cGMP/PKG-mediated ROS scavenging and M1 macrophage transformation.Covid Syndrome…COVID DEATHS - SPANISH CHILDREN - TEENAGERS - SPANISH 2.7 million Spanish children and teenagers. ZERO Covid deaths. A new study proves, yet again, that the mRNA Covid jabs should NEVER have been approved for young people. Alex Berenson, Unreported Truths, Jan 03, 2026.1) Effectiveness and Safety of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines in Children 6–17 Years Old: A Population-Based Study in Madrid.COVID 19 VACCINATION - CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE - THROMBOSIS - MYOCARDITIS - MYOCARDITIS - Cohort study of cardiovascular safety of different COVID-19 vaccination doses among 46 million adults in England. “…There was a higher incidence of previously reported rare harms after vaccination: vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia after first ChAdOx1 vaccination, and myocarditis and pericarditis after first, second and transiently after booster mRNA vaccination (BNT-162b2 and mRNA-1273). These findings support the wide uptake of future COVID-19 vaccination programs…”COVID 19 VACCINATION - MORTALITY- Classification bias and impact of COVID-19 vaccination on all-cause mortality: the case of the Italian region Emilia-Romagna. “…In conclusion, analyzing the data of an Italian Region, we found evidence of the ‘case counting window bias’, which artificially increases the ‘unvaccinated’ mortality and reduces the mortality in the vaccinated…This bias could artificially increase the mortality of the unvaccinated and decrease that of the vaccinated by shifting deaths that occur in the first 14 days after vaccination to unvaccinated status, on the grounds that this time interval is necessary for the full expression of the immune response…” POST COVID SYNDROME - MITOCHONDRIAL DYSFUNCTION - New Review Links Post-Vaccine Fatigue to Mitochondrial Dysfunction. Fatigue after COVID vaccination is real, measurable, and increasingly understood. This new review by IMA researchers highlights the biological mechanisms that may explain why. Independent Medical Alliance, Dec 15, 2025.Societal and World Health…COLLEGE CAMPUS - CHINA - Behind the Group That Controls Chinese Students in America. ‘Fight with all their might for the motherland.’ Chinese students are pressured into advancing Beijing’s interests in America. By Eva Fu, EPOCH Times, January 09, 2026, eva.fu@epochtimes.com.ENVIRONMENT - What Are Forever Chemicals and What Is California Doing About Them?, California Insider Show, Siyamak Khorrami, EPOCH Times, 2025.HOMELESSNESS - ANTIFA - Link Between Antifa and Homelessness Nonprofits | Jonathan Choe. American Thought Leaders, Jan Jekielek, EPOCH Times, January 3, 2026. “…While some nonprofits are really helping people, Choe said, he believes a sizable portion of the sector has become a multi-billion-dollar “cash cow” of grift and counterproductive aid. “For years now, the so-called experts of the medical community—instead of getting people into treatment and recovery—have been giving away free meth pipes, fentanyl foil,” he said…“A lot of [Antifa’s] ideas to bring communism, Marxism, to destabilize America, to usher in a brand new communist revolution that’s part of the homeless industrial complex now,” he said…”WAR AND PEACE - U.S. Claims Western Hemispheric Domination, Denies that Russia Has Legitimate Security Interests On Its Own Border. U.S. launches military strikes against Venezuela and seizes Maduro while CIA escalates involvement in attacking Russian refineries. John Leake, Focal Points (Courageous Discourse), January 3, 2026.Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Website* Practice, Persistence and Patience - My Favorite. The first story of transformation that “jumped out” at me before my cancer and then the first one “sent” to me after my cancer diagnosis. A physician cures herself of a rare, life threatening sarcoma after chemo, radiation and alternative therapies had been tried.* ”Source” the Documentary - The Science behind the practice. 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