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Dr. David Hanscom and 10 co-authors discuss this problem—and its many critical dimensions—in a white paper called “Lowering Inflammation Lengthens Life.” Among other points in the paper, they highlight that the main danger with COVID-19 wasn’t the rate of infection, but its “high potential to trigger a fatal, inflammatory response.” That response came in the form of a cytokine storm. Cytokines are small proteins used for cell signaling. They play a variety of roles in the body, but one of the most important—and problematic—is their role in activating an immune response. In this role, you can think of cytokines as little signal flares that are sent out to tell other elements of the immune system where to fire. In a cytokine storm, too many of these little proteins congregate...

It mimics the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, arthritis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and even Alzheimer’s disease, yet it’s hard to detect because its corkscrew-shaped form allows it to burrow into and hide in your tissues. Now an epidemic out of control, did it too come from the U.S. biological weapons program? Story at-a-Glance In her book, “Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons,” Kris Newby reviews the circumstantial evidence suggesting the organism that causes Lyme disease may originally have been developed as a biological weapon. An estimated 476,000 Americans are diagnosed with and treated for Lyme disease each year, and prevalence is rising. Lyme disease is transmitted by ticks (and sometimes other biting insects) infected with the bacteri...

Green Space Is Free Medicine, Can Improve Many Chronic Diseases Do you like green spaces? The British Medical Journal published a two-year study in Finland that revealed that frequent visits to green spaces such as forests, gardens, parks, and meadows can help people reduce the use of prescription medication for depression, insomnia, high blood pressure, and asthma. These medicines are mainly used to treat common and potentially serious health problems. The study analyzed about 7,300 people, and the results found that compared with those who visited green spaces less than once a week, those who visited green spaces three to four times a week were 33 percent less likely to use psychotropic medication, 36 percent less likely to use antihypertensive medication, and 26 percent ...

Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is an ancient herb revered in Ayurveda—the traditional medicine system of India—where it has been used for thousands of years. Modern researchers have now begun to unravel why this herb has so many wide-reaching benefits for human health. Ashwagandha’s traditional medicinal uses are so numerous, it’s difficult to list them all. However, some of its well-known uses are promoting youthful vitality and longevity, enhancing the function of the nervous system, and sharpening the intellect. In the West, ashwagandha has been studied extensively and is known as a potent adaptogen. Adaptogens, according to the Cleveland Clinic, “are plants and mushrooms that help your body respond to stress, anxiety, fatigue, and [improve] overall ...

According to a survey conducted by the University of Oxford, which studied the dietary habits of more than 110,000 people in the UK for about nine years, for every five percent increase in free sugar intake, the risk of ischemic heart disease and stroke increased by 6 percent and 10 percent respectively. Why does eating sugar increase cardiovascular risk? Ou said sugar generates chronic inflammation in the body. When blood vessels become inflamed, cholesterol will be increased to repair the inflamed vessels. Excessive cholesterol deposited in the blood vessels can become plaque and blockages, resulting in elevated blood pressure, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. In addition to causing cardiovascular disease, Ou cited a study in Nature’s Scientific Report...

The immune system is complex and protects the body from infection and disease, but stress, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, and other factors can wear down our natural defenses. Let’s look at 10 natural and easily obtained herbs that can boost immunity as we push through the last months of winter cold. 1. Astragalus Astragalus root (Shutterstock) Astragalus, also called huangqi, is a root used in ancient Chinese medicine to strengthen and regulate the immune system. It has been used to alleviate many conditions, including respiratory infection, hay fever, asthma, and chronic kidney disease. A systematic review of studies found that astragalus regulates immune function, promotes the proliferation of immune cells, stimulates the release of cytokines (which control the ...

Red meats (like beef and lamb) are finally getting the respect they deserve. The peer-reviewed medical research is clearly showing that red meat eaten from “nose-to-tail” does not cause cancer, does not damage the gut, and does not endanger a person’s overall health. On the contrary, eating ruminant animals like cattle and sheep from nose-to-tail is glorious, assisting in the support of a robust immune system. In this article, I’ll explain some current research and how I have used this in my cancer protocols, as well as with my coaching clients from around the world. But first, I want to share my dining experience in one of the most incredible restaurants I’ve eaten. The restaurant was in my hometown. Exquisite Dining Experience I live in the beautiful city of Charleston, South...

Our microbiome is dying. This essential collection of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live in our body and on our skin is disappearing. Herbicides such as glyphosate are partly to blame, but special attention must be paid to certain medical interventions, research suggests. Enough warning signs have arisen that researchers are raising the alarm to fix, protect, and preserve the human microbiome—the flora made up of symbiotic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live on the skin and in the body. At least 70 percent of the immune system resides in the gut microbiome. “Paying attention to the microbiome is crucial moving forward because it is disappearing. It’s disappearing because the diversity is disappearing,” Dr. Sabine Hazan told The Epoch ...

Life was never promised to be easy.  It is only through our struggles and pain that we learn, grow, and hopefully prosper with the knowledge we’ve gained.  This is the story that inspired us to start BRAS Thermography Northland in 2018 and eventually grow our practice into BTN Ministries.  I’m Tyler Polsgrove.  My wife, Jocelyn, and I operate BTN Ministries.  Until my early 20’s, I believed that my outside appearance was an accurate picture of my health.  This is a perspective shared by many of us.  I thought that if I managed my life well enough by compensating an unhealthy diet with exercise, that I would live a long, healthy life.  When I was young, I was rarely sick, and I took pride in that fact.  In 2002, we learned that Jocelyn was pre...

The world has been plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic for more than three years. It has profoundly changed our society, and many people have become generally more fearful. This, in turn, sabotages their immune systems and makes them more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. According to a study by a team of researchers from the University of Rochester who examined people’s mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, fear was the most prevalent issue. The most prevalent mental health symptoms during COVID-19. (The Epoch Times) “Fear” was also the most frequently mentioned word on social media, followed by keywords such as “alone,” “failure,” and “depressed.” Prevalent fears included death, loss of family or friends, vaccine adverse events, COVID...