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How Microbes Like Lyme May Trigger Alzheimer’s & Cognitive Decline

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How Microbes Like Lyme May Trigger Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline 

Dr. Brian Balin (PCOM)
Tick Boot Camp
Nov. 18, 2025
 
Dr. Brian J. Balin, Professor of Neuroscience and Neuropathology and Director of the Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), shares how decades of research have revealed a possible infectious origin to Alzheimer’s disease.
 
His pioneering discovery that the respiratory bacterium Chlamydia pneumoniae infects brain tissue helped establish the Pathogen Hypothesis of Alzheimer’s disease.
 
His continuing work explores how tick-borne microbes—including Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease), Bartonella, and Babesia—interact with other pathogens to drive neuroinflammation and cognitive decline.
 
Dr. Balin discusses how pathogens such as Chlamydia pneumoniae, Borrelia burgdorferi, Bartonella, and Babesia have been detected in Alzheimer’s brain tissue; evidence that microbes may enter the brain through the olfactory system or blood-brain barrier, initiating inflammation, amyloid buildup, and tau pathology; and findings from his collaboration with Galaxy Diagnostics and Nicole Bell, identifying polymicrobial infections—including Babesia otocoli, a species previously thought to affect only deer—in human brain tissue.
 
He explains how 3D brain organoids and animal models reveal infection-driven neurodegeneration, why infection must be viewed as part of the exposome—the lifetime accumulation of environmental exposures—and how future treatments such as immune-modulating drugs, antimicrobials, and phage therapy could change care.
 
This episode underscores how microbes, including those transmitted by ticks, may play a significant role in neuroinflammation, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s disease.
 
Recorded live at the 2nd Annual Alzheimer’s Pathobiome Initiative (AlzPI) and PCOM Symposium (October 2025) at Ohio University, Dublin, Ohio.
 
Learn more at AlzPI.org. Listen to Tick Boot Camp Podcast Episode 406 “Pathobiome – Interview with Nikki Schultek” and Episode 101 “The Young Gun – Interview with Alex (Ali) Moresco” at TickBootCamp.com
 
For Dr. Balin’s publications and ongoing research, visit pcom.edu.
 
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Activism, Alzheimer's, Babesia, Bartonella, Lyme, Uncategorized

ACTION: FCC Moves to Silence Communities and Flood Country With Cell Towers

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FCC Moves to Silence Communities and Flood the Country with Cell Towers

Imagine waking up to a giant cell tower right next to your home or child’s school. If adopted, new rules proposed by the FCC will give the wireless industry dictatorial control of cell tower placement, giving them the right to install them virtually anywhere…

October 17, 2025

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Imagine waking up to a giant cell tower right next to your home or child’s school. If adopted, new rules proposed by the FCC will give the wireless industry dictatorial control of cell tower placement, giving them the right to install them anywhere and everywhere – and there will be virtually nothing you can do to stop it.

Tell your members of Congress and FCC Commissioners to stop these rules from being adopted!

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Here’s what the proposed rules mean for your community:

  • Silences your community’s voice. What the FCC calls “streamlining” is really shutting you out. Public hearings would disappear, conditional and special use permits would vanish, and elected officials would be powerless. Decisions about your streets, your schools, and your safety would be made in Washington, D.C., not where you live.
  • Automatic tower approval after 150 days. The FCC calls local review “unreasonable delays.” If your city doesn’t rubber-stamp a tower application in time, it’s approved automatically — even if there is fierce local opposition.
  • No independent review. The FCC wants to bar localities from hiring their own experts to test radiation safety. Instead, the industry would police itself — and communities would be forced to take their word for it.
  • Lose existing protections. The FCC wants to force towers in the middle of quiet residential streets, on playgrounds, over classrooms, scenic hilltops, pastoral farmland, and in historic districts — and your neighborhood will have no power to stop it.
  • Threatens property rights and local budgets. The FCC wants to strip communities of the ability to cover the true costs of oversight or protect property values. Families could see their biggest investment — their homes — lose value overnight, with no compensation and no recourse.
This is a hill to die on. Go to link to demand that these dangerous new rules are not adopted.

In August 2022 Biologist and researcher Alfonso Balmori published a thorough review of the existing scientific literature on the effects of base station (cell tower) antennas on humans in Environmental Research titled, Evidence for a health risk by RF on humans living around mobile phone base stations: from radiofrequency sickness to cancer. He states in the abstract, 

“Overall results of this review show three types of effects by base station antennas on the health of people: radiofrequency sickness (RS), cancer (C) and changes in biochemical parameters (CBP). Considering all the studies reviewed globally (n = 38), 73.6% (28/38) showed effects: 73.9% (17/23) for radiofrequency sickness, 76.9% (10/13) for cancer and 75.0% (6/8) for changes in biochemical parameters...Of special importance are the studies performed on animals or trees near base station antennas that cannot be aware of their proximity and to which psychosomatic effects can never be attributed.”

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Cell Tower Dangers

Dr. Jack Walker

2008

Radio interview with Dr. Jack Walker about cancer clusters found near telephone masts in the UK

Also found on Odysee here:  https://odysee.com/@Belfasteye.com:9/Cell-Tower-Dangers-Fact-or-Fiction!!-Dr.-Jack-Walker:2

Wireless telephone systems work on a different concept from radio transmission systems most people are familiar with, such as television and radio stations. In most types of radio transmission systems, the object is to transmit your signal as far as possible, in order to maximize the amount of listeners or viewers you may have. In cellular systems, the object is to transmit a controlled signal. This is done to maximize the amount of channels that are given to each cellular provider for use.

Cellular systems are assigned a set number of channels for a given area, usually around 400. In order to maximize the amount of calls/channels per given geographic area, they break the coverage area into a series of cells. Each cell can cover anywhere from a one mile radius from the base station in the city and urban areas to a 10 mile radius in the countryside and rural areas. Usually an arrangement of seven repeating cells is used, with 50 or 60 channels used per cell.

As you move a mobile phone between these cells, the mobile phone is ‘handed off’ between the cell sites and channels, being controlled by the mobile telephone switching office (MTSO), or mobile switching center (MSC). This makes use of the most important part of the cellular system, frequency re-use. There are only a limited amount of channels available in any cellular system, and this system makes the same channel available in different geographic parts of the system, to different users.

Signals are sent back and forth between the MTSO and the cell site over high capacity circuits (DS3) or microwave links. This is known as backhaul, or the process of bringing the signal from the switch to and from the individual cell site. There are two main frequencies used for wireless telephone communications in the United States. These are 1.9 Ghz (1900 Mhz) and 800 Mhz. All systems using 1.9 Ghz utilize digital technology and are referred to as PCS http://www.emfnews.org/headset.html

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Activism, Alzheimer's, EMF

New Study Connects Wireless Radiation, Oxidative Stress, and Alzheimer’s Disease

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New Study Connects Wireless Radiation, Oxidative Stress, and Alzheimer’s Disease

Oct 13, 2025

Researchers in Peru this week published a peer-reviewed analysis indicating that there are some common genes involved in Alzheimer’s Disease that are also affected by electromagnetic fields.

Applying rigorous criteria, the authors of this systematic review were able to show a relationship between the genes involved in Alzheimer’s and those that appear to be stimulated by electromagnetic fields. This raises important questions, particularly considering that according to the Cleveland Clinic nearly 50 percent of people over the age of 85 experience some form of dementia.

“What if a contributor to that turns out to be EMF?” EHT founder Dr. Devra Davis asks. “This new study indicates that oxidative stress also plays a role in the development of Alzheimer’s. We know that EMF induces oxidative stress—that has been established. This raises many interesting questions that we must actively investigate. And while we continue to follow up, this impressive study further strengthens the case for caution and reduction of exposure.”

The authors of the study, which appears in the current issue of Frontiers in Neurology, conclude, “Exposure to 2.4 GHz electromagnetic fields emitted by Wi-Fi devices could have an indirect impact on the regulation of genes involved in Alzheimer’s disease, particularly those related to oxidative stress and cellular homeostasis.” They specifically point out, “The alteration of genes such as GSK3B and APOE, which are fundamental in neurodegeneration, could be exacerbated by chronic exposure to this radiation.”

While many studies have demonstrated effects of electromagnetic radiation on the nervous system, this new research draws an important connection to Alzheimer’s, which the authors and EHT agree merits further investigation.

“It is exciting to know that scientists can now analyze the impact of an environmental stressor such as EMFs on individual genomic expression,” said Dr. Robert Brown, EHT’s vice president of scientific research and clinical affairs. “Over time, we will certainly gain a better understanding of the impact wireless radiation and electropollution in general are having on all living organisms.”

While this summary may be enough to encourage many of us to rethink holding a cell phone against our skulls, Dr. Brown also offered a more detailed reaction, with deeper insight into the highlighted genetic response. “This review addresses the genomic connection between the excessive production of reactive oxygen species and the development of oxidative stress from 2.4 GHz wireless communication radiation leading to protein denaturation and formation of protein aggregates—a known feature of Alzheimer’s disease. The review points to key genomic sequences that are impacted by 2.4 GHz radiation which hobbles the cell’s ability to function properly and to disassemble these aggregates leading to their accumulation.”

For readers fluent in genetics or biochemistry, this may be easy to follow. For the rest of us, what we really want to know is how this might impact our lives, and the lives of our loved ones. Dr. Brown answers that question more simply:

“This study only looked at the impact of 2.4 GHz on Alzheimer’s, but protein denaturation is a key component of other neurodegenerative diseases, such as Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease, in addition to amyloidosis. Over time, research studies will hopefully delve into the role of EMF exposure on the development of these diseases too.”

In the meantime, we recommend taking a few simple steps to safer use of wireless technology!

If you are able to help EHT in its efforts to conduct essential research and encourage sensible standards for EMF exposure, please consider making a donation.

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Activism, Alzheimer's, EMF

Ivermectin’s Accidental Breakthrough: Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s

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Ivermectin’s Accidental Breakthrough: A Lifeline for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Sufferers

A stunning revelation from the front lines of medicine. Dr. William Makis is reporting unprecedented success using ivermectin for two of our most devastating neurological conditions: Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. His accidental discovery is yielding results that defy conventional expectations. For Parkinson’s, high-dose ivermectin (60-72mg) is facilitating remarkable recoveries. Patients on maximum standard treatments, once barely mobile, are now experiencing dramatic improvements in movement and symptoms. One such patient, after a few weeks of treatment, returned to playing golf—an activity lost for years. The outcomes in Alzheimer’s are even more profound.

Dr. Makis details how family members, following his protocol of low-dose ivermectin (12-24mg for a few days), are witnessing what can only be described as medical miracles. Loved ones who had not recognized family members for years are suddenly reconnecting. Memories are flooding back; cognitive abilities are being restored. In one extraordinary case, a patient was taken off hospice after their condition improved so drastically. The stories are heart-rending: “My grandma’s back.” Families are reclaiming precious time with loved ones they felt they had lost forever. All from a few pills of a medication with a well-established safety profile.

Dr. Makis challenges the medical establishment, noting that supportive preclinical research on ivermectin and Alzheimer’s appears to have been scrubbed from mainstream search engines, a silent testament to the battle over this repurposed drug. He urges the public to look at the evidence he shares on his platforms. The potential for a safe, accessible, and effective treatment for these neurodegenerative scourges is too significant to ignore.

(See link for article, video, dosages, and links to testimonials)

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When a Tick Changes the Game: Jared Allen’s Battle with Alpha-Gal Syndrome

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NFL Legend Jared Allen’s Tick Bite Diagnosis Every Athlete Needs to Know About

John Welbourn

When a Tick Changes the Game: Jared Allen’s Battle with Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Most athletes know the importance of diet when it comes to peak performance; what you eat fuels your training, recovery, and overall health. But what happens when something as small as a tick forces you to rethink how you fuel your body completely? That’s precisely what happened to former NFL legend Jared Allen, who recently opened up about his battle with alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne food allergy that has reshaped his lifestyle—and his plate.

What is Alpha-Gal Syndrome?

Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is an allergy caused by the bite of the Lone Star tick, commonly found in the southeastern and midwestern United States. Unlike typical food allergies that react to things like peanuts or shellfish, AGS is unique: it causes the body to have a delayed allergic reaction to red meat and other mammal-based products. That means beef, pork, lamb, venison, and even hidden mammal-derived ingredients in foods or supplements can trigger severe symptoms.

The reaction doesn’t always happen immediately after eating, which makes it tricky to diagnose. Symptoms can range from stomach pain and hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis hours after a meal.

Jared Allen’s Diagnosis

For Jared Allen—known for his grit and strength on the football field—the diagnosis meant he had to completely cut mammal meat out of his diet and switch to what he calls a “fins and feathers” lifestyle, sticking to poultry and fish. Imagine going from fueling your body with steak or burgers after grueling workouts to suddenly being told those foods could send you to the ER. That’s a massive change for anyone, let alone a professional athlete used to finely tuned nutrition. (See link for article)

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My son was recently bitten by a Lone star tick.  Well, I should say he was nibbled on by a LS tick, leaving a minuscule red pin prick.  The tick was not remotely engorged.  I received the frightening text from him but admitted I needed to brush up on all of this as so far Wisconsin patients are still mostly dealing with black legged ticks and Lyme/MSIDS even though Lone Star ticks have been found here.

But, the nibble was enough to cause profound illness in 2 weeks time.  (Yes, I’m kicking myself for not demanding prophylactic treatment, but we all grow slack at some point and need a wake-up call.  This was it!) 

His symptoms sounded exactly like Lyme but he was worried he had also developed Alpha Gal as he would get diarrhea within a few hours of eating red meat.  Thankfully this dreaded symptom quickly went away.

All I initially remembered was that LS ticks transmit not only Alpha Gal Syndrome (AGS) the meat allergy the NFL star got, but also STARI, which looks, smells, and acts just like Lyme disease, despite the fact at least 9 transmission experiments involving B. burgdorferi in Lone Star ticks have failed to demonstrate vector competency.  The offending agent of STARI is B. lonestari not B. burgdorferi, but the illness looks the same.  Go here for the nuts and bolts.

BTW: STARI is also called Masters’ disease, named after famed rebel Dr. Ed Masters who took the CDC on single-handedly and outwitted them.  All of Masters’ patients improved dramatically with extended antibiotic treatment despite the CDC’s belief that antibiotics should be used sparingly, if at all.

So, what to do?

Well, I figured if this looked and felt exactly like Lyme, it would respond to Lyme treatment.  My son went on the following (reminder: I’m not a doctor and I don’t diagnose or treat anyone):

  • 100mg minocycline, twice daily for two weeks; however when discontinued his symptoms returned, signaling that a layered approach was needed.  This is common.
  • he then pulsed 500mg tinidazole once a day for two successive days weekly
  • he then layered in 12mg ivermectin every other day
  • he did daily red light and sauna therapy
  • he did two rounds of EBOO (extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation) 3 weeks apart.  He said the EBOO completely knocked him on his butt and he had to take a day off work to sleep, but that shortly he felt the best he had felt since starting treatment.
It took every bit of that treatment for three months to finally knock it.
 I’m happy to report he has remained symptom free.

On a side note, ivermectin and/or fenbendazole has:

This was not a fun experiment but I know how important it is to share our experiences, as that is often all we patients truly have – each other.

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Alpha Gal Meat Allergy, Alzheimer's, Autism, Lyme, Parasites, research, Testing, Ticks, Transmission, Treatment