This protocol was derived by the author’s personal experience, which is often how we move forward in health. It’s amazing what you can find when you are desperate for yourself or your loved ones. This is certainly true in Lymeland. The sick and infected are the ones who find answers.
This is the first time a 90% cancer prevention threshold has been achieved using six or fewer readily available, over-the-counter agents—making it both scientifically sound and practically achievable for the majority of people.
The author then traces hidden sources of carcinogens that drive cancer:
processed meat at 3 daily servings elevates colorectal cancer risk to levels comparable to heavy smoking
sugar-sweetened beverages create a metabolic environment that systematically promotes cancer growth
advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) caused by high temperature cooking, food additives and ultra-processed foods (UPFs) operate as independent carcinogens multiplying cancer risk beyond sugar and processed ingredients alone, driving chronic inflammation, promoting tumor cell growth and immune evasion and creating hypoxic conditions
fast food
synergistic combination of the 4 carcinogens listed above creates catastrophic AGE accumulation – a continuous state of cellular damage and malignant transformation
By eliminating the carcinogen listed and adopting Mediterranean-style eating, overall cancer is reduced 50-66% across multiple cancers – which rivals or exceeds pharmaceutical interventions.
Dosage Protocol: Nine Agents Daily
Vitamin D3: 1000-2000 IU
Curcumin: 500-1000 mg + piperine
EGCG: 400-800 mg
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): 1000-2000 mg (500-1000 mg for prostate)
Aged Garlic Extract: 2.4 mL daily OR 600-900 mg standardized extract
Eye Pain in Lyme Disease: Why It Occurs Despite Normal Eye Exams
Posted By: Dr. Daniel Cameron
A Patient Experience
A man with Lyme disease described persistent eye pain and pressure despite repeated normal eye exams. He worried that something serious was being missed, yet ophthalmologic evaluations and imaging were reassuring. The pain fluctuated and worsened with fatigue and stress. Over time, the eye pain gradually improved.
This pattern is one I see frequently in Lyme disease and other post-infectious conditions. In many patients, this type of eye pain reflects a broader pattern of autonomic and neurologic dysregulation associated with Lyme disease.
In simple terms, the eyes can hurt even when nothing looks wrong because the nerves that carry pain signals become overly sensitive. The problem is not damage to the eye, but how the nervous system is processing sensation.
Eye Pain in Lyme Disease With Normal Eye Exams
Eye pain in Lyme disease is a common but often misunderstood symptom. Patients may describe aching, pressure, stabbing discomfort, or pain behind the eyes, yet ophthalmologic exams, imaging, and vision testing are frequently normal. This disconnect can be confusing for patients and frustrating for clinicians.
A normal eye exam is reassuring because it rules out dangerous eye conditions. However, it does not rule out neurologic, autonomic, or post-infectious mechanisms that can produce very real pain. When eye exams and imaging are normal, this type of pain is rarely a sign of structural eye damage or vision-threatening disease. Patients may describe this as eye strain, eye pressure, or pain behind the eyes rather than sharp eye pain.
Sensory Nerve Involvement in Lyme Disease
The eyes and surrounding structures are richly innervated by sensory branches of the trigeminal nerve. In Lyme disease, immune activation and inflammation can sensitize these nerves, altering how pain signals are transmitted to the brain.
When sensory nerves become hypersensitive, patients may experience eye pain even in the absence of visible injury or structural abnormality. Pain may worsen with eye movement, mental effort, or light exposure. This reflects altered nerve signaling, not damage to the eye itself.
Central Sensitization and Pain Amplification
In some patients with Lyme disease, prolonged illness or repeated inflammatory flares lead to changes in how the brain processes pain. This phenomenon, known as central sensitization, causes the nervous system to amplify sensory input.
Once sensitization develops, normal sensory signals around the eyes may be perceived as painful or overwhelming. This process is biologic and neurologic in nature and does not imply that symptoms are imagined or psychological.
Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation
The autonomic nervous system plays a role in regulating blood flow, pressure sensation, and sensory integration around the eyes. Dysautonomia is well described in Lyme disease and other post-infectious states.
Autonomic dysregulation can produce sensations of pressure, fullness, or discomfort behind the eyes. Patients often notice symptoms worsen with standing, fatigue, dehydration, or stress — patterns that point toward nervous system involvement rather than ocular disease.
Migraine Pathways in Lyme Disease
Migraines do not always present as classic throbbing head pain. In Lyme disease, migraine-like pathways may produce eye-centered pain, pressure, or light sensitivity even when headaches are minimal or absent.
When eye pain responds poorly to eye-directed treatments but fluctuates with sleep, stress, or sensory overload, a neurologic mechanism should be considered. Migraine pathways, autonomic dysfunction, and central sensitization overlap in Lyme disease.
Post-Infectious and Immune-Mediated Mechanisms
After infection, the nervous system may remain in a heightened state of reactivity. In Lyme disease, ongoing immune signaling or residual inflammation can keep sensory pathways sensitized even after initial treatment.
In clinical practice, some patients report improvement in eye pain as their overall condition stabilizes, while others experience a slower post-infectious recovery. Not all patients improve at the same pace.
Why Reassurance Alone Isn’t Enough
Being told that eye exams are normal can feel dismissive when pain persists. Eye pain without visible disease is not imagined. It reflects real changes in how the nervous system processes sensory input.
Understanding the mechanism restores trust and supports more thoughtful evaluation and care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is eye pain in Lyme disease dangerous?
Eye pain is usually not dangerous when eye exams are normal. However, new vision loss, rapidly worsening pain, or focal neurologic symptoms should prompt further evaluation.
Is this an eye disease?
Not usually. In Lyme disease, eye pain most often reflects nerve sensitivity, migraine pathways, or autonomic dysregulation rather than a problem within the eye itself.
Can eye pain improve over time?
In some patients, eye pain improves gradually as nervous system sensitivity decreases. Recovery timelines vary.
Clinical Takeaway
Eye pain despite normal eye exams is a well-recognized manifestation of Lyme disease. It most often reflects neurologic, autonomic, or post-infectious mechanisms rather than structural eye disease. Recognizing this pattern helps prevent unnecessary testing, validates patient experience, and supports more effective care.
Drs. Paul Marik and Justus Hope introduce the ROOT Protocols—combining nutraceuticals and repurposed drugs to reduce cancer risk—featured in the latest edition of the Journal of Independent Medicine.
Cancer is one of the greatest public health challenges of our time—its incidence rising steadily across all age groups, with an alarming surge among younger adults. In the last decade alone, the risk of cancer has increased by 17%, translating to over 2 million new cases and 600,000 deaths annually in the United States.
A new paper published in the Journal of Independent Medicine offers a proactive response. “Preventing Cancer: The ROOT Protocols” presents a novel framework to help individuals lower their cancer risk using accessible, evidence-based interventions.
Authored by Paul Marik, MD, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the Independent Medical Alliance, and Justus Hope, MD, the study identifies synergistic combinations of nutraceuticals and repurposed medicines that disrupt cancer pathways at multiple stages of development. (Go to link to read and download full paper)
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Important excerpt:
The study underscores that up to40% of cancers may be preventable through changes in lifestyle, environment, and nutrient support. By combining the best-studied compounds in integrative oncology—such as green tea extract (EGCG), curcumin, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids—with carefully selected repurposed drugs, the ROOT Protocols form a scalable, multi-tiered approach to cancer prevention.
From FDA capture systems to the silencing of key witnesses, this conversation explores how vaccine safety questions were sidelined—and why they’re resurfacing now.
Also, the “vaccine religion” is finally getting some much needed air-time with the admission that there were 10 certified child deaths from the COVID shots – but that the real number is higher. The FDA never required manufacturers to demonstrate—through randomized controlled trials—that vaccinating children reduced hospitalization or death. Available data are deeply limited, rely on methods with notorious biases, and fail to establish whether the vaccine saved more children than it harmed. Source
And more good news: there were 80 lawsuits against hospitals to administer ivermectin to COVID patients. The courts granted the request in 40 of those lawsuits.
In 38 of the cases where ivermectin was given, the patients survived.
In 38 cases where ivermectin was refused, the patients DIED. Helloooooo?
“The level of statistical significance on that accidental study is absolutely astronomical.” ~ Dr. Brett Weinstein
Sadly, the majority of the medical “experts” continue to pretend that lifesaving compounds like Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine do not work against seasonal flus, common colds and gain-of-function viral lab releases. These same drugs are being used by real doctors for ‘vaccine’-induced adverse events (VAIDS).
Heat therapy is a simple, at-home method proven to lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel flexibility, offering heart benefits similar to exercise without physical strain
A study in the Journal of Applied Physiology found that older adults who used heated garments for eight weeks lowered their systolic blood pressure by about 5 mm Hg — a reduction that cuts heart attack and stroke risk by roughly 10%
Research in the American Journal of Physiology showed that hot water immersion raises core body temperature more effectively than traditional or far-infrared saunas, producing stronger cardiovascular and immune responses
Near-infrared sauna therapy adds another layer of support by activating cellular energy production, boosting nitric oxide release, and accelerating tissue repair — mechanisms that enhance blood vessel function and recovery
Combining gentle heat exposure, proper sodium-potassium balance, and regular movement builds stronger arteries, steadier blood pressure, and long-term cardiovascular resilience
High blood pressure is a dangerous condition that often goes unnoticed until it causes serious harm. It develops quietly, putting constant strain on your arteries, heart, and brain long before symptoms appear. That hidden pressure gradually stiffens blood vessels and forces your heart to work harder, creating the foundation for heart attack, stroke, and cognitive decline.
Many people assume that feeling “fine” means they’re in the clear, only to find out later that their blood pressure has been elevated for years. The truth is, high blood pressure doesn’t wait for dramatic warning signs — it typically builds slowly. Nearly half of adults in the U.S. live with it, but only a fraction keep it under control.1
What makes this so important is that your vascular system is dynamic — it changes with the right input. The same body that develops stiff arteries can also restore flexibility when given the right conditions. That’s why new research into heat-based therapies is worth attention.
It shows that something as simple as raising your body temperature through safe, controlled heat exposure improves how your blood vessels function and eases the pressure placed on your heart. This isn’t about quick fixes or gadgets — it’s about teaching your cardiovascular system to respond better, recover faster, and perform the way it’s designed to.
Heat Therapy at Home Works Like Exercise for Your Heart
A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology investigated whether simple, home-based heat therapy could lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel function in older adults.2 The study followed 19 participants — men and women with an average age of 67 — over eight weeks.
They used heated pants connected to a portable water circulator four times a week, for 60 minutes per session. The device pumped water heated to about 124 degrees F (51 degrees C) through tubing that warmed their legs, while a control group used the same setup with water at a neutral 88 degrees F (about 31 degrees C).
•Older adults who used heat therapy had drops in blood pressure and improved circulation — Those in the heat group saw their daytime systolic blood pressure — the upper number on a blood pressure reading — drop by an average of 5 mm Hg. That’s a small number with big consequences.
Even a 5 mm Hg reduction cuts the risk of major heart events like stroke or heart attack by roughly 10%. They also showed enhanced endothelial function, meaning the inner lining of their arteries became more responsive and flexible. This improved function helps your arteries widen more easily, which reduces strain on the heart.
Many older adults hesitate to exercise because of joint pain or fatigue, and this approach gave them a safe, convenient way to get some of the same cardiovascular benefits, without movement, equipment, or gym membership. Compliance was remarkable: participants completed every session, a rare outcome in intervention trials.
•Blood pressure dropped in as little as eight weeks, and vessel health improved steadily — The researchers measured blood pressure and vascular function at multiple intervals and saw consistent improvements throughout the trial.
The most significant changes occurred after the full eight weeks, showing that benefits build gradually as the body adapts to repeated heating. These improvements lasted beyond each session, suggesting cumulative effects rather than temporary relaxation.
•Circulation improved through the same biological pathway triggered by exercise — Heat exposure increased shear stress — the friction of blood flowing against vessel walls — which stimulates the release of nitric oxide, a gas that relaxes and widens arteries.
Nitric oxide acts like a natural vasodilator, helping blood move smoothly and delivering oxygen more efficiently throughout your body. This mechanism explains why heat therapy mimics the vascular effects of moderate exercise, even though participants stayed seated during treatment.
•The heart responded to heat by working smarter, not harder — During sessions, participants’ heart rates increased slightly, similar to what happens during brisk walking. However, because blood vessels were dilated, the heart pumped more efficiently, moving greater volumes of blood without excessive pressure. This mild cardiovascular “workout” trains your heart to handle stress better over time, just as regular aerobic exercise would, but without physical exertion.
Hot Water Immersion Boosts Heart and Immune Health
In a related study published in the American Journal of Physiology, scientists compared how different types of heat exposure — traditional dry saunas, far-infrared saunas, and hot water immersion — affect the cardiovascular and immune systems.3 The goal was to see which form of passive heating most effectively increases blood flow, lowers blood pressure, and activates beneficial immune pathways.
Twenty healthy adults participated, each completing three sessions in randomized order, one for each heat method. Each session involved 45 minutes of exposure to one of the three heating methods, followed by a recovery period to measure changes in heart rate, core temperature, and blood pressure. The results were clear: hot water immersion raised the body’s core temperature the highest, producing stronger and longer-lasting cardiovascular effects compared to both sauna types.
•Hot water immersion lowered blood pressure more dramatically than saunas — Mean arterial pressure — a measure of overall blood flow resistance — dropped by 14 mm Hg after hot water immersion, compared with smaller reductions in the sauna conditions. In other words, the simple act of sitting in a hot bath produced measurable heart health benefits equivalent to those gained from moderate-intensity exercise.
•Heart rate and circulation responded like they would during a brisk walk — During the hot water session, participants’ heart rates increased from about 70 beats per minute to nearly 110, which mimics the response seen in light to moderate exercise. This rise wasn’t due to stress — it was a sign that blood vessels were widening and the heart was pumping more efficiently.
•The immune system showed powerful short-term activation — The study revealed that hot water immersion boosted levels of a signaling molecule that triggers the release of anti-inflammatory agents and helps regulate immune response. It also increased the activity of two types of white blood cells responsible for targeting viruses and damaged cells.
•Hot water immersion triggered unique physiological stress that built resilience — The combination of hydrostatic pressure (the force of water against your body), heat, and mild cardiovascular demand created what scientists call “thermal exercise.” This type of controlled stress trains your body to adapt, improving blood vessel elasticity, fluid regulation, and heat tolerance over time.
For people who can’t perform regular exercise due to pain or illness, this kind of conditioning offers an alternative way to keep your circulatory system strong. As body temperature rose, endothelial cells — the thin lining inside blood vessels — released nitric oxide, helping to relax arteries and improve blood flow.
•Hot water immersion offers systemic benefits — While all three methods improved circulation to some degree, hot water immersion consistently produced the strongest increases in core temperature, heart rate, and immune markers.
This means you can use your bathtub as a powerful therapeutic tool. Regular hot baths help lower blood pressure, support healthy immunity, and mimic the benefits of physical activity for those who struggle to exercise.
Near-Infrared Sauna Therapy Takes Heat Training to the Next Level
While the American Journal of Physiology study compared traditional and far-infrared sauna therapy to hot water immersion, another approach — near-infrared sauna therapy — builds on those findings by combining heat exposure with exercise.
This practice uses radiant light to raise body temperature and stimulate the same cardiovascular benefits seen in heat therapy for blood pressure, but with added cellular repair and recovery advantages. Athletes and health enthusiasts are increasingly using infrared heat during workouts to enhance circulation, boost endurance, and accelerate recovery time.
•Not all infrared is the same — near-infrared works deeper — Infrared light is divided into near-, mid-, and far-infrared wavelengths, each with unique effects on your body. Near-infrared light penetrates several inches into tissue, reaching blood vessels and mitochondria — the energy-producing structures in your cells.
There, it activates photobiomodulation, a natural process that improves how your cells produce energy, release nitric oxide, and repair themselves.4 Far-infrared, by contrast, primarily warms the surface of your skin and promotes sweating but doesn’t reach deep enough to stimulate these regenerative pathways.
•Near-infrared boosts nitric oxide and mitochondrial performance — the same pathways linked to lower blood pressure — The mechanism that makes near-infrared so powerful mirrors the one seen in heat therapy research: increased nitric oxide production. This molecule relaxes arteries, improves oxygen delivery, and enhances blood vessel flexibility.
Meanwhile, near-infrared light improves energy metabolism at a cellular level. The result is more efficient cardiovascular function, reduced fatigue, and faster tissue recovery after stress — effects that complement the vascular benefits of hot water immersion and sauna therapy.
•Infrared heat strengthens training adaptations and speeds recovery — Exercising in near-infrared heat creates a mild, controlled stress response that reinforces cardiovascular and muscular adaptation.
It improves oxygen use, increases endurance, and supports muscle growth through pathways that include mTOR and heat shock proteins — molecules that repair microscopic muscle damage and reduce soreness.5 This combination of movement and thermal conditioning mimics the “cardio effect” of heat therapy, offering an efficient way to build resilience, balance inflammation, and accelerate repair between workouts.
•Choose near-infrared over commercial far-infrared saunas for real results — Most commercial “infrared” saunas rely on far-infrared emitters or weak near-infrared LEDs, which generate surface heat but not enough irradiance — the power needed to activate true photobiological effects.
For meaningful results, near-infrared exposure should come from high-irradiance red-filtered incandescent bulbs that deliver full-spectrum, natural light while minimizing electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure. These can be easily built into a home sauna setup for safe, affordable, full-body therapy that supports heart health, recovery, and long-term vitality.
How to Use Heat to Lower Blood Pressure and Strengthen Your Heart
Your blood vessels respond best to steady, predictable input — not sudden extremes. When you expose them to gentle, consistent heat, they relearn how to expand and contract with ease. That’s how heat therapy targets one root cause of high blood pressure: stiff, unresponsive arteries that make your heart work harder than it should. You don’t need special equipment or a trip to the spa to do this. All it takes is warm water, radiant heat, time, and a bit of intention.
That said, heat therapy isn’t the only piece of the puzzle. True cardiovascular health depends on how you move, eat, rest, and recover. Think of heat exposure as one powerful tool in a broader routine — something that supports, but doesn’t replace, the daily habits that keep your heart strong and your blood pressure steady. Here’s how to make it part of your routine.
1.Start with shorter sessions and work your way up — If you’re new to hot water or infrared therapy, begin with 10 to 15 minutes to let your body adjust. Ease in slowly, and extend your sessions as your body adapts. Most people benefit from 20 to 30 minutes of infrared therapy. More time isn’t necessarily better. The goal isn’t to push your limits — it’s to train your cardiovascular system through repetition. Consistency, not intensity, creates lasting change.
2.Use warm — not scalding — water — Comfort is key when it comes to warm baths. If the water stings, burns, or turns your skin bright red, it’s too hot. Aim for a temperature between 100 degrees F and 104 degrees F. If you’re prone to flushing, itchiness, or heat rashes, keep your chest and face out of the water. This moderate warmth is enough to boost circulation and improve vessel flexibility without overstressing your body. Think of it as a gentle stimulus, not a test of endurance.
3.Alternate between bath and sauna therapy for greater benefit — Very hot water dries out your skin, alters its pH, and disrupts your skin microbiome, especially if you have eczema, rosacea, or sensitive skin. If hot baths are too harsh for your skin, sauna therapy offers a great alternative.
It delivers many of the same heart and immune benefits without prolonged water exposure. Start low — around 120 degrees F — and increase gradually as you get used to it. Two to four sessions per week are plenty for most people. Combining both forms — baths for circulation and near-infrared light for mitochondrial repair — offers the broadest benefit.
4.Lock in moisture right after each session — Heat strips natural oils from your skin and causes fluid loss through sweat. Rehydrate by drinking mineral-rich water and apply organic coconut oil afterward to seal in moisture. It helps restore your skin barrier and prevents dryness while you strengthen your heart from within.
5.Balance your sodium and potassium for stronger blood pressure control — Heat therapy helps improve circulation, but healthy blood pressure also depends on what’s on your plate. Most Americans consume nearly twice as much sodium as potassium, even though your body functions best with the opposite ratio. Processed foods account for roughly 70% of sodium intake, making it easy to overload without realizing it.6
To support vascular health, aim for about 3,500 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day from natural, unprocessed foods, along with 3,400 to 5,000 mg of potassium from whole foods like spinach, beet greens, and oranges. Potassium helps your body flush out excess sodium, balances fluid levels, and lowers hormones that tighten arteries. Your sodium-potassium ratio — not sodium alone — is one of the most powerful levers you have for steady, healthy blood pressure.
FAQs About Heat Therapy for Healthy Blood Pressure
Q: How does heat therapy lower blood pressure?
A: Heat therapy works by gently raising your body temperature, which increases blood flow and improves the flexibility of your arteries. This heat exposure creates shear stress — the friction of blood moving along vessel walls — that triggers the release of nitric oxide, a molecule that relaxes and widens arteries. Over time, this process retrains your cardiovascular system to work more efficiently, reducing overall blood pressure without medication or intense exercise.
Q: What’s the difference between hot-water therapy, traditional saunas, and near-infrared saunas?
A: Hot-water immersion and traditional or far-infrared saunas improve blood pressure by increasing core temperature and promoting vessel dilation. Near-infrared therapy goes deeper — it activates mitochondrial energy production and nitric oxide release at a cellular level, which enhances both vascular function and recovery. Together, these methods create a comprehensive system for improving heart and immune health.
Q: How long and how often should I use heat therapy?
A: Start with 10 to 15 minutes per session to allow your body to adapt, and gradually build up to 20 to 30 minutes, three to four times per week. Whether you use a warm bath or sauna, the key is consistency — regular exposure leads to cumulative benefits for heart health, circulation, and blood pressure regulation.
Q: Is near-infrared safer or more effective than far-infrared?
A: Yes, for most therapeutic purposes. Near-infrared penetrates deeper into tissue, reaching blood vessels and mitochondria to activate cellular repair and energy production. Most commercial “full-spectrum” saunas rely on far-infrared or weak LEDs that only warm the surface. Look for high-irradiance incandescent bulbs that emit natural-spectrum near-infrared light with minimal EMF exposure.
A: Heat therapy is one part of the solution, but diet and lifestyle still matter. Most Americans consume nearly twice as much sodium as potassium, even though optimal blood pressure requires the reverse ratio.
Aim for about 3,500 mg of sodium and 3,400 to 5,000 mg of potassium daily from whole foods like spinach, beet greens, and oranges. Balancing these minerals helps your body eliminate excess sodium, regulate fluid levels, and keep your arteries relaxed. Together with consistent heat therapy, this approach supports stronger, more flexible blood vessels and long-term cardiovascular health.
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