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).
Sadly, many parents of children with Lyme/MSIDS have been through hell and back after being accused of child abuse or Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy due to the lack of education and understanding of this complex, life-altering illness.
2025: Pediatric Child Abuse Doctors Exposed for Medical Kidnapping Goes Mainstream
by Brian Shilhavy Editor, Health Impact News
Dec. 23, 2025
As we look back on a very troubled 2025, one of the few bright spots from the year is that many Child Abuse Pediatricians (CAP) were exposed for their roles in child medical kidnapping cases in the corporate media.
I am also happy to report that a couple of the most highly profiled CAP doctors are no longer practicing here at the end of 2025, due to media exposure and lawsuits from the parents of their victims who were wrongly removed from their families.
While these doctors should be behind bars for the families they destroyed, at least a couple of them now have resigned in disgrace and no longer have jobs as Child Abuse Pediatricians, a job with a single purpose, to find parents who allegedly abuse their children.
If they cannot find parents who abuse their children in their community, then the entire rationale and reason for them to collect their paychecks goes away.
And thank God, a couple of them now are no longer collecting paychecks to falsely accuse parents of abusing their children. (See link for article)
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Unfortunately, one of these prominent CAP doctors made her harrowing mark right here in Wisconsin.
Recently a federal lawsuit was filed against Dr. Nancy Harper by another pediatrician who served at the University of Minnesota for 17 years who accused the university of inflating child abuse diagnoses to secure lucrative grants by encouraging the manipulation of medical evidence that might have proved the innocence of parents.
The accusing pediatrician was fired for stating the scheme was intended to maximize the identification and prosecution of child abuse cases to secure funding and increase the prestige of the university’s child abuse fellowship program.
This, my friends, is where ‘science’ has devolved to and it’s been going on for years.
Go here for a free ebook which is a compilation of over 5 years of research and publishing on MedicalKidnap.com, part of the Health Impact News network, covering the topic of Child Abuse Pediatricians, and their role in medical kidnapping.
After Decades of Dismissal, Chronic Lyme Disease Is Now Recognized
Patients with persistent Lyme symptoms face medical limbo as federal officials and researchers debate causes, treatment, and what to call the condition.
“Like a human hockey puck”—that’s how Nikki Schultek describes a year spent ricocheting between specialists in Connecticut, each focused on one piece of her deteriorating health—bladder pain, neurological symptoms, joint pain—while missing the whole picture.
“I really don’t fault the clinicians,” she told The Epoch Times. “The training hones them to be experts in a domain.”
After her odyssey of misdiagnoses, Schultek finally received a correct diagnosis of Lyme disease. However, her experience navigating a fragmented health care system brought her to Washington on Dec. 15, where Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. convened a rare federal roundtable addressing what he called long-standing failures in how the disease is diagnosed, studied, and treated.
“Lyme disease is an example of a chronic disease that has long been dismissed, with patients receiving inadequate care,” Kennedy said at the event. “I want to announce that the gaslighting of Lyme patients is over.”
The Medical Divide
Schultek’s story echoes those of many patients whose months—or years—of fatigue, pain, neurological symptoms, and cognitive problems, after undergoing a battery of tests, are eventually traced back to that one tick bite that infected them with Lyme disease.
Persistent symptoms from Lyme disease are both difficult to diagnose and treat, in part because health agencies, mainstream medicine, researchers, and patients disagree about what is causing the debilitating constellation of symptoms.
The roundtable brought together patients, clinicians, researchers, and advocates to discuss what many describe as long-standing failures in how Lyme disease is diagnosed, studied, and treated. At stake is not just terminology, but access to care.
(See link for article)
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Two things, right off the bat:
It’s going to take a whole lot more than an accurate test to fix this beast.
A simple pronouncement from Kennedy is not going to stop the deeply entrenched gas-lighting of patients.
I do blame doctors, public health, and institutions that ignore the Hippocratic Oath – a vow to ‘do no harm,’ and would rather turn patients away entirely or diagnose them with anything but Lyme/MSIDS, furthering their misery.
The entire paradigm is set against patient health.
The article falsely regurgitates that only 10% go on to suffer lingering symptoms, when microbiologist Holly Ahern puts it between 40-60% – a far cry from 10%. It also falsely states that 90% are successfully treated with a few weeks of antibiotics when research demonstrates again and againtreatment failures in nearly every antibiotic study done.
The article doesn’t even sniff at coinfections. Reality paints a starkly different picture from what the article paints. Most patients are sicker than dogs and infected with multiple pathogens which require entirely different drugs. Nary a word on pleomorphism either (Bb’s ability to shapeshift and lie dormant to reemerge later).
These issues are relevant as they make patients infinitely sicker and more complex.
Sorry – not feeling too excited about this. Reading through the comments didn’t help either. I saw plenty of the “if you are healthy you won’t get this,” and “take ivermectin,” or take Japanese knotweed.”
If only it was that simple!
To comment, you are limited to 1500 words. I left this comment:
My husband and I only achieved our health back after FIVE years of intensely nuanced and expensive treatment and then retreating for a few months after relapsing 3-4 times. Not sure I’d even be writing this if it weren’t for this life-saving treatment. It’s sexually and congenitally transmitted.
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.
It is important to address EMFs in your home and workplace; however, there are many products that are simply worthless. The following article is written by a certified electromagnetic radiation specialist. I have also corroborated the information with the folks I trust on this topic. Addressing EMFs requires a truly comprehensive approach starting with hard wiring as many devices as possible and eliminating blue tooth and wifi. But there’s more you can do ……
You can also download his free EMF book by going to the link below:
There’s not a week that goes by when I’m not asked about the many EMF protection scams for sale.
“Which plug-in harmonizer should I buy”…
“Is the sticker on my phone really protecting me?”.
As an electromagnetic radiation specialist trained in electromagnetics and EMR mitigation, every time I’m asked these questions, I feel deeply disappointed.
Why? Well, to understand the complete picture, it requires a bit of explaining. It also goes against a complete fantasy most have in their heads.
What a genius idea… Stickers that look like solid gold to magically absorb EMFs!
Just plug it in, problem solved
So what do you want…? You want the ‘one product‘ to solve all your EMF concerns’ – right?. Well, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it simply does not exist.
There is something you can do though, and I’ll tell you in a bit.
Let’s just stop and think for a moment… We’re dealing with physics and radiation traveling at almost the speed of light. So how is a hologram sticker on your phone going to protect you? It’s going to have to defy the laws of physics – that’s how.
With even the most basic knowledge in science and physics, the red flags for many of these EMF scams start popping up – and FAST…
Still, millions of dollars are siphoned off each and every year from naive consumers simply believing the claims of those promoting such products.
I need to make this very clear. If someone claims to sell a ‘physical product’ that protects you from all EMFs – they are absolutely LYING to you. (See link for article)
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