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Tenenbaum Cancer Protocol

I continue to marvel at the many silver linings of the disastrous COVID era. One such silver lining is the plethora of information not only about successful cancer treatments but the truth about the very nature of it. Since a recent paper shows that chemotherapy the current ~~poison~~ treatment of choice that oncologists get a direct cut from, has a 97.9% failure rate in the U.S. over five years, these treatments are just in time as the American Cancer Society Projects diagnoses to exceed 2 MILLION in 2025.

Due to the fact ‘the powers that be’ have proven to be unbelievably corrupt hooligans, people have begun to realize that they in fact have a brain they can use for themselves!

This awakening has brought many to the conclusion they can research, learn, and experiment just as well as those in a fraudulent, indoctrinated medical machine for profit which spews out mostly corrupt people with a few letters after his or her name. (There are always rare exceptions and thank God for them!)

The world has already been regaled with the success of the Joe Tippen’s Protocol, Dr. Marik’s success, Dr. Makis’ success, Mel Gibson’s testimony of 3 friends healed of stage four cancer, a major review paper showing high dose IV vitamin C (75-100g, 2-3X week for 6-8 cycles) as a promising anti-cancer agent, and entire websites dedicated to high level guidance based on research for the layman who is interested in cancer treatments. (COVID mania also exposed the ‘good guy’ doctors who were and continue to be tenaciously persecuted for daring to think for themselves)

Now we have the astounding success of Guy Tenenbaum, a 71 year old with stage 4 prostate cancer who was given a death sentence by all the doctors he consulted with, and who realized he had to rescue himself. He studied the Metabolic Theory of Cancer, the work of Dr. Otto Warburg and Dr. Wilhelm Brunings [06:41], and discovered the key, autophagy, related to the work of Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi [06:54]. Many studies built on Ohsumi’s foundational work and applied it to cancer. Autophagy, the lysosomal clean-up of cellular debris, is controlled by the mTOR pathway and is turned on by fasting. Fasting can also enhance chemotherapy and radiation effectiveness and dramatically lessen its toxicity. Tenenbaum wrote “My Battle Against Cancer – Survivor Protocol,” “Beat Cancer to Cure From Cancer,” and co-authored “Can We Heal From Cancer? Guy and Fred Did it…..and Here’s How.”

It appears the medical machine refuses to apply previously done work to current diseases because there isn’t any money or power in it.

You think NIAID will give grants for that? Think again.

Guy Tenenbaum’s Cancer Protocol

Fast for 42 days, consuming nothing but water and occasional coffee or tea
Take 1,000mg of aged garlic (scientists believe it’s responsible for 30% of his recovery). Go here for research on how aged garlic:
- reduced stomach cancer by 52% due to reducing IGF-1, activating autophagy, suppressing a master switch controlling inflammation & cancer stem cell survival, and enhancing Natural Killer Cells by up to 300%.
- even 17 years after stopping it, subjects still had a 34% lower cancer mortality
- has an anti-aging effect, slows heart disease progression, improves brain health, and beats EGCG and curcumin due to its bioavailability, clinical results, and track record.
- causes blood levels peak within hours but clinical benefits usually appear:
  - 2-4 weeks – improved blood pressure and inflammation markers
  - 3 months – max cardiovascular benefits
  - 6-12 months – cancer prevention and longevity benefits

Tenenbaum continues to take aged garlic now with meals for better absorption. After his drastic self- experiment his PSA dropped from 58 to 0.1 and scans showed his bone metastases were healing. Six years later, he remains cancer-free.

It’s important to note that aged garlic is quite different from regular garlic or even odorless garlic due to the proprietary aging process which converts harsh compounds into gentle, beneficial ones, which have no odor and cause no irritation. It would require 10-20 cloves of raw garlic a day to achieve 1,000mg. I must add as a personal side note that I actually took 16 cloves of crushed garlic daily, broken down into 4 doses when I first got Lyme/MSIDS, based on the advice of a Master Herbalist. I did it for 2 weeks and it nearly killed me. First, I smelled like I came straight out of Shanghai (the kids banned me from the car), and second my stomach revolted toward the end. It was just too harsh. I will state it made me herx initially, so it gave some benefit.

Due to Tenenbaum’s success, there are now two clinical trials now in the works testing prolonged fasting and fasting-mimicking diets in prostate cancer patients.

The following tables are helpful comparing autophagy effectiveness:

Source

This seminal work has shown there there appears to be an autophagy threshold for cancer suppression, growth factor starvation, insulin suppression, Warburg effect reversal, and sustained immune activation, which the 42 day fast meets but the 16 hour intermittent fast doesn’t.

This analysis demonstrates that dose-response matters dramatically in fasting-induced autophagy:

Mild fasting (16h): 20-30% tumor growth slowing ✓ (good)
Extended fasting (5-7d cycles): 10-25% remission rates ✓ (better)
Prolonged fasting (42d continuous): 100% remission rate ✓ (transformational)

Milder Ways to Induce Autophagy for the average Joe

Let’s say you don’t have cancer but you want to incorporate helpful aspects of Tennenbaum’s protocol in a more sustainable manner for prevention or other issues?

Regarding clearing of spike proteins from those who got the COVID shots, as well as curing Dr. Marik’s Type II Diabetes:

“Autophagy can be upregulated by fasting and calorie restriction [2], especially if protein is reduced [3]. Autophagy in many instances does not require the complete cessation of food intake (protocols are available at https://COVID19criticalcare.com/treatment-protocols/, accessed on 15 April 2023). Sharply decreasing protein intake can upregulate autophagy pathways [4], and this can be accomplished while still eating, which makes this more approachable as a protocol. Regular fasting was also associated with better outcomes from acute COVID-19 [5]. Source

For Average Risk Individuals

Daily: 16:8 Time-Restricted Eating

Fast 16 hours (e.g., 8pm – 12pm)
Eat 8 hours (12pm – 8pm)

Quarterly: 4-5 Day Fasting-Mimicking Diet

Every 3 months (4x per year)
1,100 cal day 1; 500 cal/day days 2-5

Expected Results:

✅ Cancer risk reduction: 40-60%
✅ Sustainability: Excellent (85-95%)
✅ Evidence level: Strong (multiple human RCTs)

For High-Risk Individuals (Family History, Genetic Risk)

Daily: 18:6 Time-Restricted Eating

Fast 18 hours (6pm – 12pm)
Eat 6 hours (12pm – 6pm)

Monthly: 48-72 Hour Water Fast

Once per month
Water, tea, coffee only

Quarterly: 4-5 Day FMD

Every 2-3 months

Expected Results:

- ✅ Cancer risk reduction: 50-70%
- ✅ Sustainability: Good-Excellent (70-85%)
- ✅ Evidence level: Very Strong

Optimal Combined Protocol (50-70% Prevention)

DAILY FOUNDATION:

✅ 16:8 Time-Restricted Eating (minimum)
✅ 18:6 TRE for high-risk individuals
✅ Eating window: 12pm – 6pm or 10am – 6pm
✅ Black coffee, tea, water allowed during fast

QUARTERLY INTENSIVE:

✅ Fasting-Mimicking Diet 4 times per year
✅ Day 1: 1,100 calories (plant-based)
✅ Days 2-5: 500 calories/day
✅ ProLon kit or DIY version
✅ Schedule: Jan, April, July, October

OPTIONAL MONTHLY BOOST (High Risk):

✅ 48-72 hour water fast once per month
✅ Or extend one FMD to 7 days

SYNERGISTIC ADDITIONS:

✅ Aged Garlic Extract 2.4g/day
✅ Green tea 3+ cups/day (especially lung cancer prevention)
✅ Curcumin 500mg BID with piperine
✅ Whole food, plant-based diet during eating windows

Go here for source and all research studies.

Repurposed Drugs for Cancer

By Paul E. Marik, MD, FCCM, FCCP and Justus R. Hope, MD

https://imahealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/approach-to-repurposed-drugs-for-cancer.pdf

We can be extremely thankful that COVID produced some amazingly unexpected benefits in how cancer and many other disease processes is being treated.

I’ll bet the medical machine didn’t predict their tyranny would promote invention!

For more:

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Activism, Cancer, diet and nutrition, Herbs, Inflammation, Prevention, research, Supplements, Treatment

Study: Daily Cocoa Cuts Inflammation by 70%

https://academic.oup.com/ageing/article-abstract/54/9/afaf269/8253933?

Abstract

Objective

To examine the long-term effect of cocoa flavanols on inflammaging biomarkers in the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS).

Methods

COSMOS is a large, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 2 × 2 factorial trial testing the effects of a cocoa extract supplement (containing 500 mg cocoa flavanols/day, including 80 mg (−)-epicatechin) among women aged ≥65 years and men aged ≥60 years. This ancillary study measured five widely used serum inflammaging biomarkers, including three pro-inflammatory markers (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein [hsCRP], interleukin-6, tumour necrosis factor-α), one anti-inflammatory cytokine (interleukin-10) and one pleotropic cytokine (interferon-γ [IFN-γ]) in a random sample of 598 participants with biospecimens collected at baseline, Year 1, and Year 2.

Results

The mean age was 70.0 ± 5.6 years, and 49.8% were female. Cocoa extract supplementation significantly decreased hsCRP levels compared with placebo, with a between-group difference in yearly percentage change relative to baseline levels of −8.4% (95% CI, −14.1% to −2.3%; nominal P = .008; Holm-adjusted P value = .039). Moreover, cocoa extract increased IFN-γ with a 6.8% (95% CI, 1.5% to 12.2%, nominal P = .011; Holm-adjusted P value = .043) difference in yearly percentage change versus placebo. The effects of cocoa extract on other inflammatory markers were not significant (all adjusted P values >.05).

Conclusion

Cocoa extract supplementation significantly decreased hsCRP, supporting a role in modulating the chronic inflammaging process as a potential mechanism underlying its cardio-protective effects, including a 27% reduction in cardiovascular disease death in the COSMOS trial. The biological effect of increased IFN-γ by cocoa extract warrants further exploration.

Key Quotes:

Taking cocoa extract supplementation lowered C-reactive protein, a key marker of body-wide inflammation, by 70 percent after two years.

While the placebo group’s CRP levels rose by about 5 percent per year, the cocoa group’s dipped by about 3 percent—a change that wasn’t significant on its own. However, when the two groups were compared across two years, cocoa significantly prevented the usual age-related inflammaging, keeping inflammation steady. These results came from a standardized 500 milligram cocoa flavanol supplement (including 80 milligrams epicatechin).

Evidently CRP rises about 5% annually with age.

Cocoa is high in flavanols which counter inflammation and boost nitric oxide production which relaxes blood vessels, lowers oxidative stress, and helps reduce inflammation in vessel walls. A review of dark chocolate shows that effects are strongest with higher doses exceeding 450mg per day. Authors state the darker the better and to aim for 70% cocoa or higher and to be careful not to overdo chocolate in food as it is calorie dense. All it takes is a square or two…..not the whole bar!

For more:

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2023/05/03/case-report-lyme-disease-causes-inflammation-of-the-spinal-cord/
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/03/02/dmso-msm-for-lyme-msids/ The many benefits of MSM – including reduction of allergy symptoms:
*Reduces cytokines & inflammation (in vitro studies show MSM reduces IL-6 (a marker implicated in chronic inflammation as well as suppressing NO and prostanoids) *antioxidant *free radical scavenger *kills gastrointestinal, liver, and colon cancer cells *restored normal cellular metabolism in mouse breast cancer and melanoma cells *helps wounds heal *increases blood flow *reduces muscle spasms *antiparasitic properties (especially for giardia) *normalizes the immune system *cholinesterase inhibitor *alleviates allergy symptoms *increases energy *improves condition of hair, nails, and skin
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2023/10/25/the-link-between-nightshades-chronic-pain-and-inflammation/
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2023/03/30/dr-steven-phillips-on-chronic-inflammation/
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/05/15/overview-of-anti-inflammatory-diets/
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/04/18/comparative-diets-to-address-chronic-inflammation/
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2024/09/16/rejuvenate-cells-combat-chronic-illness-with-a-fasting-mimicking-diet/
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2022/05/26/anti-inflammatory-drugs-increase-likelihood-of-chronic-pain/
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/10/01/study-shows-dsm-works-for-lyme-reduces-inflammatory-markers-antibody-titers/

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Activism, diet and nutrition, Inflammation, research

Autism Reversal in Twin Girls & RFK Announces Thimerosal Ban

https://www.theepochtimes.com/health/autism-reversal-in-twin-girls-through-lifestyle-and-environmental-changes-new-study

Autism Reversal in Twin Girls Through Lifestyle and Environmental Changes: Case Study

Article Excerpts:

The twins received routine vaccinations at three and six months, but no further vaccination until 14 months. The girls were given acetaminophen before and after vaccination.

Initial Symptoms

The girls’ parents observed some initial symptoms. One twin had sensitivity to changes, eczema, and digestive issues, and the other had problems making eye contact, babbling communication, difficulty breastfeeding, and decreased muscle tone (hypotonia).

In March 2021, the girls received the series of vaccines that had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After this round of vaccinations, their parents noticed a worsening of some symptoms, including “significant language loss” for one of the girls, who began communicating using only single words.

ASD Diagnosis

Due to the worsening symptoms, the twins were evaluated for ASD, and both subsequently met the criteria for DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) ASD diagnosis.

Lifestyle and Environmental Interventions

After their diagnosis, the twins’ parents began a comprehensive, personalized approach to address their daughters’ condition. Their approach was holistic and non-pharmacological and considered a variety of potential environmental and biological factors influencing ASD.

The interventions and support for both the twins and their parents began after the twins’ diagnosis at approximately 20 months of age and continued over the following two years. The following is a summary of their interventions and support:

Brief SUMMARY:

Dietary changes
Supplements
Speech and occupational therapy
Addressed environmental toxins

The twins achieved a reversal of their diagnoses of level 3 ASD. Significant improvements were seen in their social interactions, communication skills, and behavioral patterns. Both twins “improved dramatically,” with one going from a score of 76 to 36 in seven months, and the other from 43 to 4 over the same period.

The study notes that the improvements were so profound the pediatrician exclaimed that one of the girls had undergone “a kind of miracle.”

(See link for article)

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HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. Announces Thimerosal ban.

After more than 20 years of delay, I’m proud to finally deliver on a long-overdue promise: protecting our most vulnerable from unnecessary mercury exposure. ~ Robert F. Kennedy, Secretary HHS

More and more experts are calling for a retraction of the terribly flawed Danish study supposedly proving aluminum in vaccines isn’t harmful or in anyway cause autism. RFK calls the study a ‘deceitful propaganda stunt,’ and Steve Kirsch states an AI analysis cites 5 reasons for retraction:

the ‘evolving’ supplement and data manipulation which now reports 5,200 neurodevelopmental events (autism, ADHD, etc.), up from the 2,239 events in the original version Oops
the short follow-up period which gives a systematic underestimation of risk
institutional conflicts of interest and data suppression
statistical obfuscation and suppression of supplementary data
the erosion of public trust if left as is due to conflicts of interest, data manipulation, selective reporting, and institutional whitewashing

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Activism, Autism, diet and nutrition, Gut Health, Inflammation, research, Treatment, vaccines

Cancer is Reversible – Prof. Flavin’s 50 Years of Research & Chemo Triggers Metastasis

https://drtesslawrie.substack.com/p/cancer-is-reversible-prof-flavins?

Cancer is Reversible – Prof. Flavin’s Fifty Years of Research!

Aug 05, 2025

This is a guest post by Prof. Dana Flavin. You can read more about Prof. Flavin’s work on her website linked at the end of the article.

Changing the cancer narrative

Fifty years ago if someone had told me that cancer was reversible, I would have scoffed at them and said that they were insane. I thought then that a cancer diagnosis was a death sentence. We now know it does not have to be.

After reversing stage IV cancers over the years by implementing combinations of nutrients, off-label drugs, and diet, I am seeing that much of cancer reversal is in our own hands. It took me decades to test, research, implement and more to find the best combinations of anti-cancer therapies to help cancer patients. This is not rocket science just 50 years of daily researching the literature and seeing gradual improvements in my patients over time, as I delved deeper into the science behind what a cancer cell is and how it deceives our immune system.

What is a cancer cell?

To start with, cancer is an embryonic cell gone awry as it fights to survive. They are correct that it is a trophoblast, originally defined as the outer layer of cells in a blastocyte that provides nutrients to the embryo to help it to bind and grow in the uterine wall. But in cancer tissue, this cell is changed, mutated in order to feed itself, the cancer cell, rather than its original place in fetal development. This is why certain retinoids (Vitamin A derivatives) are helpful in cancer patients to help to attack the trophoblasts. Cannabis oil is also helpful here.

Detoxing from heavy metals

Cancer cells are very programmed and need to be inhibited at multiple sites. These cancer cells also contain many toxins, bacteria, viruses, heavy metals and more. This is why, for example, a metal detox is imperative for cancer patients, as the metals destroy the healthy frequencies coming from the mitochondria and cause DNA to continue to replicate. Exercise also helps to decrease heavy metals and additionally reduces the blood vessel growth to tumours (VEGF), as well as helping to sweat off toxins in the body. Interleukin 15, a very important support against cancer, is elevated with exercise and raises the immune system. Exercise also helps the mood, decrease depression and lower cortisol. Stress and depression feed cancers.

The role of diet

A proper diet is essential in cancer reversals. Many substances in food can stimulate tumour growth, including sugar, white flour, cow’s milk products, red meat and even chicken and turkey. Some of these are methionine-containing foods. Methionine feeds tumours. The wrong foods also change the pH and create acidity in and around tumours. This acidity allows fungi to grow and helps to feed tumours. Even the bacteria in our GI tract can go to a tumour and feed it methionine. That is why the good bacteria in the gut must be supported. Sauerkraut, kimchi and other cabbage fermented foods are excellent for improving our gastrointestinal anticancer bacteria. Additionally, probiotics and medications like ivermectin are helpful. They raise bacteroides, a good bacteria, and lower the fumicutes, the bad bacteria that feed tumour cells. Other bacteria that are important in cancer to help reverse the cancers, are Akkermansia and S. Bouldarii. They can be raised by foods or via supplementation.

Eliminating parasites

Many patients, unbeknownst to them, have parasitic infections lowering their immune system, therefore we incorporate antiparasitic medications including fenbendazole and mebendazole. They not only fight parasites, they also block the glutamine from feeding tumours. Fenbendazole additionally blocks the sugar receptors on the tumour cells (GLUT2).

The immune system can be elevated, additionally with low dose naltrexone (LDN, 4.5 mg) to reduce cells that will downregulate the immune system. LDN lowers the T suppressor cells, FOX P and Interleukin 10 ,which are immune suppressors. This allows our bodies to fight cancer more efficiently. Sometimes in treating cancer, we add a substance originally used in children with elevated lactic acid, dichloracetate, to block the anaerobic metabolism in cancers. This allows pyruvate to enter the tumour cells, reoxygenates the tumours, and prevent the cells from dividing.

The role of electromagnetic fields (EMF)

EMF (e.g. from mobile phones) and geopathic disturbances underground also effect tumour growth. That is why it is important to protect patients from these disturbances including reducing exposure by shutting off wifi, not carrying cell phones on on the body, protecting against cell phone towers, and more. One must avoid negative magnetic fields; thus, even sleeping with ones head to the south can represent additional stress for a cancer patient, whereas sleeping with one’s head to the north would have a reducing influence on tumour growth.

The role of water

In my practice, we make sure the water patients use in teas and juices is pure and healing. This means no fluoride and no heavy metals in the water, and that it is alkaline. Sometimes if the urine pH is too acidic we add some aluminium-free baking soda to the water to help the body stay alkaline.

Nature’s apothecary

Many herbs and even fruits and vegetables can work on cancer. One of these is oregano oil to lower the fungi surrounding tumours. Organic figs, red grapes, tangerines, eggplant, carrots, cruciferous vegetables etc. all fight cancer. One herb, Dandelion root, is excellent to help in many cancers to raise the immune system, as is red sage, or Danshen, from China, that repairs the mRNA in tumour cells.

What I have shared above, though it may be little known, is pure proven science derived from decades of reading, researching and testing. Thus we can now say, Cancer is reversible: WE NOW KNOW HOW!!!

WWW.Collmed.org

Note from Dr. Tess Lawrie, “A Better Way“ : Follow this link to see how many scientific articles have been written about dandelion and cancer, for example. If the dandelion “weeds” and herbs in our gardens fight cancer, this potentially poses quite a threat to the cancer drug industry. Might this be why glyphosate (Roundup) as a dandelion weedkiller and other biocides have been so widely promoted, I wonder…?

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https://www.thefocalpoints.com/p/breaking-chemotherapy-reactivates?

BREAKING: Chemotherapy Reactivates Dormant Cancer Cells — Triggers Metastasis

New landmark study reveals that standard cancer treatment can backfire — with devastating consequences.

Nicolas Hulscher, MPH

Jul 23, 2025

Chemotherapy is supposed to kill cancer — not bring it back. But a groundbreaking Cancer Cell study by He et al has revealed that common cancer drugs like doxorubicin and cisplatin can reawaken dormant tumor cells, triggering deadly metastatic relapses — especially in the lungs.

These “sleeping” cancer cells, known as disseminated tumor cells (DTCs), can lie hidden for years before reactivating. This study is the first to directly prove that chemotherapy itself can wake them up. (See link for article)

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Lyme Questions Answered and Mighty Methylene Blue

https://mailchi.mp/3e52484072a9/4i7vbuaut5-4797205

Conversations with Marty Ross MD: 1/9/25

Good Morning,

I enjoyed answering your questions on Wednesday night.

We discussed:

Introduction and Webinar Format. Dr. Marty Ross explained the structure of his Lyme disease webinar, outlining guidelines for participation, including the use of the chat box for submitting questions, and detailed plans to provide session recordings and summaries.
Addressing Sleep Jerks and Neurological Symptoms. Severe sleep jerks occurring when falling asleep were attributed to neurological irritation caused by infections like Bartonella, Borrelia, or mold toxicity, and potential remedies including curcumin, glutathione, and GABA-boosting supplements were discussed.
Managing Nervous System Agitation. Strategies to calm the nervous system included treating infections, detoxifying mold, using anti-inflammatory supplements like curcumin and glutathione, and calming nerves directly via GABA enhancers such as L-theanine.
Ozone and IV Vitamin C may Cause Nerve Damage. The use of oxidizing agents like IV vitamin C and UV ozone can worsen oxidation injury in tick-borne infection patients, with Dr. Ross warning against their potential nerve-damaging effects.
Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. While hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may aid in neurological healing and support mitochondria, it is often ineffective for directly killing infections based on clinical experiences.
Exploring White Blood Cell Counts in Tick-Borne Infections. Chronic infections like Borrelia, Bartonella, or Babesia often cause reduced neutrophil counts, which may normalize over time with effective treatment.
Pregnancy Considerations and Tick-Borne Disease Testing. Pregnancy planning was addressed with recommendations for comprehensive infection testing, symptom-tracking, and considerations for treatment strategies that align with maternal and fetal health.
Re-testing for Infections to See Where Your Are Is Not Accurate. Retesting for tick-borne infections was deemed unreliable as antibodies can fluctuate; instead, tracking symptoms was suggested as a better measure of disease progression.
Indirect vs Direct Testing for Borrelia. Dr. Ross explained the differences in sensitivity between indirect (antibody-based) and direct (PCR or culture) testing methods, emphasizing the limitations of direct tests in chronic infections.
Babesia Treatment Length before Pregnancy. Recommendations for treating Babesia included maintaining a five-month treatment course, balanced with probiotics and potential yeast management, to optimize health before pregnancy.
Addressing Gastrointestinal Symptoms during Treatment. GI symptoms during antimicrobial treatment were linked to gut flora disturbance and potential yeast overgrowth, calling for probiotics and antifungal options like Nystatin or CapriPlus.
Management of Cytokines and Herx Reactions. Elevated cytokines causing inflammation and herx reactions were addressed with anti-inflammatory interventions, including quercetin or curcumin, and glutathione supplementation.
Best Ways to Lower Cytokines and to Control Herx. Suggestions to lessen herx reactions included increasing glutathione levels and using quercetin for both anti-inflammatory and mast cell-stabilizing effects.
Meaning of a Single White Brain Lesion on MRI. A single white lesion on MRI is typically attributed to aging or limited blood flow rather than Lyme disease, which usually exhibits diffuse demyelination patterns.
You Don’t Have to Herx to Make Progress. Not all patients experience herx reactions during treatment, yet progress is still possible, particularly as the germ load decreases over time.
Methylene Blue and Its Uses. Methylene blue was recognized as a therapy for both Borrelia and Bartonella due to its efficacy against persister cells, as well as for its FDA-approved use in addressing methemoglobinemia. Go here for a sound warning of methylene blue, which is a man-made monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Animal and human studies have shown that when monoamine neurotransmitters are over-activated it eventually makes those taking it subdued, apathetic and disengaged from their own feelings, those around them, and life itself.
Methylene Blue for Improved Thinking and Mitochondria Function. Beyond pathogen-killing properties, methylene blue improves mitochondrial function, aids ATP production, and has shown promise for reducing brain fog and increasing energy.
Potential Risks and Side Effects of Methylene Blue. Risks of methylene blue include bladder irritation, intestinal discomfort, and staining issues, though real-world human risks are minimal when dosed properly.
Mitochondrial Function and Repair. Recommendations for repairing mitochondrial damage included supplements like glutathione and ATP 360 to enhance cellular energy production.
Exploring Histamine Reactions. Unusual reactions like hives or hyperactive histamine levels during treatment were linked to mast cell activation, which can be managed with stabilizers and antihistamines.
Taking Enzymes and EDTA. Potential interactions between enzymes and EDTA supplements were addressed, with Dr. Ross advising additional research to confirm compatibility.
Impact of Biocidin on Direct Testing Results. Biocidin, containing antimicrobial ingredients like oregano oil and garlic, may reduce the accuracy of direct tests like PCR by lowering pathogen levels in the blood.
Causes of Visual Issues. Neuropathic visual challenges like light sensitivity and convergence insufficiency were discussed as possible symptoms of Bartonella, Borrelia, or mold toxicity.
Causes of Air Hunger. Air hunger, frequently caused by Babesia or Bartonella, results from disrupted oxygen delivery due to inflamed red blood cells or reduced red blood cell quantity.
Muscle Contractions and Spasms. Severe muscle spasms were linked to magnesium deficiency or neurological irritation, with treatment approaches including supplements and anti-inflammatory support.
Thoughts on Steps if You Are Not Getting Better. Persistent illness despite treatment prompted considerations for comprehensive reviews of treatment history and potential alternative strategies like addressing limbic system dysregulation.
Role of Limbic System Retraining for Chronic Symptoms. Limbic system retraining methods such as dynamic neural retraining (DNRS) were recommended for addressing chronic illness patterns after addressing active infections.
Senescent Cells may Cause Ongoing Inflammation and Chronic Symptoms. Cell senescence caused by infections may perpetuate inflammation, with solutions including senolytics, fasting mimicking diets, and autophagy-promoting supplements.
Timing of Limbic System Retraining and Physical Medicine. Brain retraining exercises and somatic therapies are best initiated after active infections are controlled to avoid exacerbating symptoms.
Evaluating ZenMen for Bartonella. The herbal formula ZenMen showed promise in addressing Bartonella but lacked sufficient evidence on effectiveness or ingredient concentrations for strong recommendations.
Role of Ketotifen for Mast Cell Activation. Ketotifen was highlighted as an effective option for calming histamine-driven nervous system agitation by blocking histamines and stabilizing mast cells

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*Comment*

I’ve never heard of ozone and IV C causing nerve damage. Ever. My LLMD uses this as a mainstay in treatment and would never use them if they in fact caused nerve damage. Of course the toxin is always in the dose.

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Tenenbaum Cancer Protocol

Due to the fact ‘the powers that be’ have proven to be unbelievably corrupt hooligans, people have begun to realize that they in fact have a brain they can use for themselves!

It appears the medical machine refuses to apply previously done work to current diseases because there isn’t any money or power in it.

You think NIAID will give grants for that? Think again.

Guy Tenenbaum’s Cancer Protocol

The following tables are helpful comparing autophagy effectiveness:

Milder Ways to Induce Autophagy for the average Joe

For Average Risk Individuals

For High-Risk Individuals (Family History, Genetic Risk)

Optimal Combined Protocol (50-70% Prevention)

Repurposed Drugs for Cancer

I’ll bet the medical machine didn’t predict their tyranny would promote invention!

Study: Daily Cocoa Cuts Inflammation by 70%

Effects of 2-year cocoa extract supplementation on inflammaging biomarkers in older US adults: findings from the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study randomised clinical trial

Autism Reversal in Twin Girls & RFK Announces Thimerosal Ban

Autism Reversal in Twin Girls Through Lifestyle and Environmental Changes: Case Study

Initial Symptoms

ASD Diagnosis

Lifestyle and Environmental Interventions

The study notes that the improvements were so profound the pediatrician exclaimed that one of the girls had undergone “a kind of miracle.”

HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. Announces Thimerosal ban.

Cancer is Reversible – Prof. Flavin’s 50 Years of Research & Chemo Triggers Metastasis

Cancer is Reversible – Prof. Flavin’s Fifty Years of Research!

Changing the cancer narrative

What is a cancer cell?

Detoxing from heavy metals

The role of diet

Eliminating parasites

The role of electromagnetic fields (EMF)

The role of water

Nature’s apothecary

BREAKING: Chemotherapy Reactivates Dormant Cancer Cells — Triggers Metastasis

Lyme Questions Answered and Mighty Methylene Blue

Conversations with Marty Ross MD: 1/9/25

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