Five Things You Can Do to Prevent Cognitive Decline and Cultivate an “Ageless Brain”
* Avoid Sugar – Prioritize Whole FoodsRefined sugars can accelerate brain aging. Fuel your brain with nutrient-dense, whole foods rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber. Eat carbohydrates in their whole state only. Fats in their whole state in the foods are best. Eliminate ultraprocessed foods. Stop alcohol. Get at least a fasting insulin level and HgA1C “shooting” for a level of 5 or below for both are excellent targets to suggest good blood sugar control and good insulin sensitivity - the opposite of insulin resistance (meaning your body produces and needs more insulin to “push” sugar into the cell).
* Exercise DailyMovement boosts blood flow, reduces inflammation, and stimulates neurogenesis. You are stimulating BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor). Aim for at least 60 minutes a day, mixing cardio, strength, and flexibility. Ideally cardio daily for 60 minutes. Strength training 20 minutes 3-4 x per week. Circuit training is simple form strength training. You don’t need a personal trainer to do it. Just look and read the diagrams on the machines. Do 6 arm/6 leg exercises. 6-10 repetition each. Walk between exercise machines. Sometimes I have done that routine in 5-10 minutes. Google on your phone a 10 minute yoga or stretching and do it 1-2 times daily. You will surprised at what 10 minutes of simple yoga will do.
* Get 7–8 Hours of Quality SleepDeep sleep is when your brain cleans house—clearing out toxins and consolidating memory. Prioritize a consistent, calming sleep routine. This is my weak link. I am working on it…
* Challenge Your Brain in Fun WaysPuzzles, learning a new skill, music, reading, dance or anything that engages your mind helps build cognitive resilience. Go back to school and learn something you really want to learn.
* Reduce Overwhelming StressChronic stress can shrink areas of the brain. Incorporate tools like meditation, breath-work, nature walks, or therapy to reset your nervous system. ( An excellent mind-body practice is the meditation approach from Dr. Joe Dispenza which has significant scientific backing and testimonials. watch the documentary of his approach - Sourcethefilm.org or the practice of Falun Gong exercise and meditation )
Enhancers for Brain Longevity
* Stay Socially Connected: Prioritize community, family, and meaningful relationships.
* Support Gut Health: A healthy gut microbiome plays a surprising role in mental clarity and mood. Whole fiber rich foods (no altered fats or sugars). Avoid antibiotics and unnecessary medications as much as possible. Avoid ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS. Simple EAT WHOLE FOODS containing natural fats and complexed sugars in the whole food.
* Consider Nutraceuticals & Hormonal Balance: Talk to your provider about supplements and hormone optimization if appropriate. Bio-identical estrogen and testosterone can help mental clarity and mood frequently.
* Minimize Environmental Toxins: Reduce exposure to heavy metals, mold, and hidden infections. (common tests done are chelation challenge with CaEDTA and DMSA for heavy metals in urine (pre- & post challenge), mold/CIRS markers & urinary mycotoxins, and Lyme testing)
* Be Informed About Vaccinations & Immune Health: Avoid Covid mRNA vaccinations and boosters. Avoid any new mRNA vaccines for any illness “prevention”. I personally question any vaccine at this point.
* Practice Daily Meditation: Even 10 minutes a day can help rewire your brain for calm and focus. Try Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditation approach. Watch the documentary about his work, case studies, meditative technique and the research being done by a the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Dept of Anesthesia. Listen to “Stories of Transformation” about people who have done this work. Practicing Falun Dafa is a positive meditation and exercise practice from the Buddhist tradition.
* Embrace Your Future Self: Stay curious, hopeful, and connected to your sense of purpose. Aging is a mindset as much as a process. Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work is all about how to do this.
Foreword Mind (& Emotions) Creates Matter
Stories of Transformation - Dr Joe ispenza
Kirk Update…
Doing well after a “rocky” week. I think it is going to be 5 steps forward and 1 step back for a while with a gradual upward trend over the next couple of months. Had some fluid (40 cc) drawn off my belly (4/10/25) above the mesh and below my incision scar from the ventral hernia repair (3/20/25) and original right hemi-colectomy scar (1/16/25) that removed 12 inches of colon and the tumor (8 cm adenocarcinoma). Even though I am pretty thin still 150 ish I produce a lot of serous fluid for some reason in my abdomen after both surgeries. But it’s getting less. Also I have been wearing an abdominal support that is 10 inches wide/high that wraps around me with the hopes that it helps me not move to fast and suddenly allowing the fascia via the mesh to heal. I used it religiously the first two weeks but after all the bandages and stereostrips were removed, even though I wear a tee shirt (sometimes two) in between my skin and the wrap it was almost like the skin was being rubbed against the mesh and irritating something inside. It created a mild burn and I could almost imagine an “crinking” or “wrinkling” of mesh. It was creating a soreness and I can feel areas of point tenderness and a few lumps and bumps. Also wierd, while I thought it was just caused by maybe the tightness of the support moving my skin over the mesh, it happens after I eat a big meal. And I have been eating a lot! So I have not worn the wrap for a few days and it kind of feels better. Sitting and twisting can cause tweaks as does sometimes eating food….a lot of it. So will see my surgeon again on April 21 and my prediction is he will probably draw off some more fluid, but the mild burning and irritation pain is going to be less.
I saw my gastroenterologist (4/8/25) and wanted to know if I could still be bleeding from the original colectomy surgery because I did have some occult blood show up on a stool analysis in February (2025), and, I have a slowly improving anemia that I have had for almost a year now and microscopic bleeding from the colon cancer probably approaching two years. She says it is not uncommon to have some microscopic bleeding for months after the surgery and iron deficiency anemia’s and iron stores can take up to a year or so to normalize. I also asked her how she would follow me into the future. And it would be a six month colonoscopy and if all is good then yearly. So I scheduled purposely my first post-op colonoscopy on September 26, 2025 because that is exactly two years from the date of my original colonoscopy that found the tumor on September 26, 2023…And it will be clear and look healthy! Already imaging and feeling the emotions of graditude, relief, confidence, strength… that the cancer is gone…done. I am scheduled from the oncologist to have CT scan of my abomen, chest and pelvis in July/August 2025. At this point I plan on continuing my repurposed drugs (Ivermectin, Mebendazole, Fenbendazole) at lower doses, a considerable amount of nutraceuticals, IV vitamin C 25 gms 1-2 x week, meditation daily and eating whole foods. It will be interesting to see if I “migrate” back to a more whole food plant based diet or do what I am doing now which is consume some animal daily. We’ll see. A work in progress.
P.S. I don’t write about my journey because I am some narcacist or egomaniac. I write for two reasons mainly. One people ask me all the time how I am doing and in newsletter responses people thank me for letting them know how I am doing. Also if someone can learn from my journey, my ups and downs, how I made decisions and it helps them create their own path to healing then I am happy to share. There is no one path…P.P.S. I forgot to mention most importantly. A major part of my healing is finding a better way for me to share information and have it become part of my livelihood. This Substack platform of sharing information is a way for me to do that. I have been taking a nine session Abundance course from Dr. Joe Dispenza and we had to write to “one liners” about who and what you want. This is one that resonates with why I share information. “Speak Your Truth…Let People Decide” . Here we go! :-)
Best, In Gratitude, Kirk
Highlights…
Fasting and the Longevity Revolution. How everyday nutrition and fasting can prevent and treat many diseases while keeping people younger. Documentary. Clinical Pearl: I just watched it. Very sound science. Proven practical application. Diets should be mostly whole food plant based up to the age of 65 or 70. Then more animal protein should be consumed. Dr. Valter Longo's latest documentary is titled "Fasting and the Longevity Revolution." This film explores the impact of fasting and nutrition on aging and chronic diseases, highlighting the interplay between unhealthy food, pharmaceutical industries, and the healthcare system. The documentary takes viewers from the longevity-rich regions of Calabria and Sardinia in Italy to Milan, Genoa, Los Angeles, and the mountainous areas of southern Ecuador .
Under Age 65:
Goal: Maximize longevity, prevent chronic disease, and maintain metabolic health.
Diet Guidelines:
* Primarily plant-based diet: Focus on legumes, whole grains, vegetables, nuts, and olive oil.
* Low but sufficient protein intake: About 0.31 to 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight (around 0.7 to 0.8 grams per kg). Protein mostly from plant sources.
* Minimal sugars and saturated fats.
* High nourishment, low calories: Eat nutrient-dense foods without excess calories.
* Periodic fasting: Do the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) 2–3 times a year (5-day low-calorie, plant-based plan) to promote regeneration and reduce risk factors for aging and disease.
* Time-restricted eating: Consume food within a 12-hour window each day (e.g., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
Over Age 65:
Goal: Preserve muscle mass, strength, and immune function, while still supporting healthy aging.
Diet Guidelines:
* Slightly increased protein intake: Especially if experiencing weight or muscle loss. Protein can now include more high-quality animal sources (like fish, eggs, low-fat dairy), while still favoring plants.
* Continue plant-based emphasis: But with flexibility to support caloric and protein needs.
* Use FMD more selectively: Only under medical supervision and less frequently—usually 1–2 times per year if healthy and not underweight.
* Maintain 12-hour eating window: But avoid long fasting if underweight or frail.
* Focus on adequate calorie intake: Especially if there's unintentional weight loss or chronic illness.
Dr. Longo emphasizes that individual context matters—these are general guidelines, and adjustments should be made based on body weight, health status, activity level, and medical conditions.
Two of his books:The Longevity Diet (2018) This international bestseller introduces the concept of the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) and outlines a mostly plant-based diet with periodic fasting to promote longevity and reduce disease risk. The book includes 30 recipes and practical guidelines for implementing the diet.Fasting Cancer (2025) In this recent publication, Dr. Longo discusses how the FMD can enhance the effectiveness of cancer therapies while reducing their toxicity. The book also covers how the Longevity Diet and plant-based ketogenic diets can support cancer treatment.
TINNITUS - Foods That Lower Tinnitus Risk—and Those That Trigger It. New research found that some high quality food groups may offer protection from tinnitus. By Mary West. EPOCH Times, 4/8/2025. 1) Global Prevalence and Incidence of TinnitusA Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clinical Pearl: About 14% of adults ave some form of tinnitus. Some people have noted an increase post-Covid illness or injections. A trial of Ivermectin, LDN, Nattokinase, bromelain, curcumin for 2-3 months would be reasonable in that case. 2) Association of 15 common dietary factors with tinnitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Clinical Pearl: Fruit intake, dietary fiber, caffeine and dairy product consumption were negatively correlated with tinnitus incidence.3) Tinnitus: Facts, Theories, and Treatments. 4) Magnesium and hearing loss5) The Role of Diet and Lifestyle in the Tinnitus Management: A Comprehensive Review.6) The effects of diet and physical activity induced weight loss on the severity of tinnitus and quality of life: A randomized controlled trial. Clinical Pearl: Diet and physical activity reduce tinnitus severity and quality of life in obese patients with tinnitus.
VACCINE ADVERSE EVENTS REPORTING SYSTEM - COVID VACCINE - VAERS COVID Vaccine Adverse Event Reports. Reports from the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System. Our default data reflects all VAERS data including the "nondomestic" reports. Click on US/Territories/Unknown. Clinical Pearl: I haven’t looked at VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System) Red Boxes in about 6 months. I used to look at them every day. It is believed the real statistics are much higher. Just looking at the upsurge of deaths in 2022. That one year is greater than all previous years as far as deaths from vaccines or medications. That is when the vaccine was rolled out. It’s obvious the Covid vaccine are the culprit…Yet these toxic agents are still being pushed daily. JUST CLICK ON ON THE U.S. TERRITORY BUTTON to see U.S. statistics versus the International. You can look at the stats in the boxes but keep scrolling down until you get to deaths. From 1990 to 2020. Then the huge spike in 2021. That is when the vaccines were given at their maximum distribution. Life insurances companies noted 10-40% increase in claims starting with this time period. And again these figures are a “gross underestimation” of the deaths. Most physicians and health professionals don’t take the time to fill out the VAERS questionnaire. I know I never have.
Nutrition, Prevention and Integrative Medicine…
ANXIETY - SOCIAL MEDIA - Digital Despair: How Social Media Fuels Teen Anxiety and Overmedication. More teens are experiencing anxiety and depression, taking medication, and struggling with the fallout of drugs—problems that can carry into adulthood. By Amy Denney, April 05, 2025. 1) Kids Turn to TikTok for Mental Health Diagnoses. What Should Schools Know? By Alyson Klein — March 25, 2024.
ARTIFICIAL DYE BAN - States Move to Ban Artificial Dyes From Food as RFK Jr. Works on Federal Level. California, Virginia, and West Virginia have passed bills to ban artificial dyes and other food additives. More states are considering similar legislation. EPOCH Times By Jeff Louderback, 4/6/2025.
AUTISM - VACCINES - JAMA Hit Piece Signals Full-Blown Panic Over Vaccine-Autism Investigation. Vanderbilt doctors smear newly appointed David Geier and scramble to bury the vaccine-autism link as Vaccine Ideology crumbles. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 10, 2025.
BLOOD CLOTS -NEWS - FDA Admits Covid-Vaccinated at Risk of Blood Clots for Up to 15 Years. Dr. William Makis MD, Apr 09, 2025.COGNITIVE DECLINE - The Optimal Time to Prevent Age-Related Cognitive Decline–and How to Do It. New research suggests that brain aging begins in midlife—but early lifestyle changes and targeted interventions may help prevent cognitive decline. By Zena le Roux, 4/7/2025.1) Diet modulates brain network stability, a biomarker for brain aging, in young adults2) Ketone Supplementation: Meeting the Needs of the Brain in an Energy Crisis.
FLU VACCINE - Flu Vaccination Linked to 27% Increased Risk of Flu. Major Cleveland Clinic study finds −26.9% effectiveness for influenza vaccine during the 2024–2025 respiratory viral season. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 07, 2025.
FUNGAL INFECTION - GUT - How to Heal Your Gut to Fight Common Fungus Overgrowth. An antifungal diet can be the key to relief, according to experts. By Zena le Roux, 4/6/2025. 1) Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Improve the Gut Microbiota and Help Combat Fungal Infection.2) The Effects of Cinnamaldehyde (Cinnamon Derivatives) and Nystatin on Candida Albicans and Candida Glabrata.
INSULIN SENSITIVITY - HIKING - Effects of hiking at altitude on body composition and insulin sensitivity in recovering drug addicts, Effects of hiking at altitude on body composition and insulin sensitivity in recovering drug addicts. Prev Med. 2004 Oct;39(4):681-8. Clinical Pearl: In individuals with a history of drug abuse (users of heroin, cocaine, or amphetamine) after 25 days of high altitude hiking hyperinsulinemia was significantly reversed in the ex-addicts and this improvement appears to be partially associated with the reduction in central fatness.
SUDDEN DEATH - VACCINATION - Childhood Vaccine Injuries - Ryan Johnson died on October 31, 2011 following his routine vaccines at age 15 months. Dr. William Makis MD, Apr 11, 2025. VACCINE - CHILDHOOD VACCINES - COVID-19 mRNA Triggered Massive Loss of Trust in Routine Childhood Vaccines. If ACIP Panel Believes COVID-19 Vaccines are Necessary and Safe, Entire Schedule is Being Questioned, Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Apr 11, 2025. VACCINE - CHILDHOOD VACCINES - Childhood Vaccine Injuries - Evee's story, Dr. William Makis MD, Apr 12, 2025.
“Meditation, Humor and Wisdom on Becoming A Great Still Photographer”
Michael Desmond shares a few humorous vignettes and "pearls" of wisdom from his 25 plus years of photography on how to become a successful still photographer in the movie industry from "scratch" and the foundational role that his evolving meditative practice has played getting him there and where he is going in the future with his craft. He shares his thoughts while traveling after a photo-shoot (hotel background noise) with his close friend Kirk Hamilton who has been on the other end of the phone listening to many of his humorous (and inspirational) stories over the last 25 plus years. Michael's Photo Gallery Can Be Viewed Here About Michael Desmond
Cancer…
BREAST CANCER - IVERMECTIN and FENBENDAZOLE Testimonial - 57 year old California woman with Stage 4 Breast Cancer goes from progressing metastases to "CANCER FREE" in 3 months! Dr. William Makis MD, Apr 11, 2025.
CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA - IVERMECTIN, FENBENDAZOLE and MEBENDAZOLE Testimonial - 40s year old woman, International Athlete, was diagnosed with 11cm Cholangiocarcinoma (inoperable). Had a dramatic response after 5 months! Dr. William Makis MD, Apr 12, 2025.
∙LEUKEMIA - TURBO CANCER - mRNA Injury Stories - 35 year old Maggie O'Neil, former Maine lawmaker, pushed COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines. Now she has Turbo Cancer Leukemia. Dr. William Makis MD, Apr 10, 2025.
Covid Syndrome…
COVID TREATMENT - COVID VACCINATION - Dr. Mary Talley Bowden: How Vaccines Got Politicized and the Medical Industry Lost All Credibility (YouTube Video)Clinical Pearl: EXCELLENT REVIEW of Dr. Bowden’s experience treating thousands of patients with Covid, Long Haul Covid and vaccine injury and the local hospital politics of her doing this. Dr. Bowden also expresses her grave concerns about the continued use of the Covid-19 vaccines which she believes are extremely harmful.
COVID 19 TREATMENT - VENTILATORS -Machine learning links unresolving secondary pneumonia to mortality in patients with severe pneumonia, including COVID-19. Clinical Pearls: Unsuccessful treatment with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) was associated with higher mortality. The long length of stay in the ICU for patients with COVID-19 was primarily due to prolonged respiratory failure, placing them at higher risk of VAP.
COVID VACCINATION - CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE - 85-Million-Person Study Finds Increased Risks of Stroke, Heart Attack, Coronary Artery Disease, and Arrhythmia Following COVID-19 Vaccination. COVID-19 mRNA and viral vector injections linked to stroke (+240%), heart attack (+286%), coronary artery disease (+244%), and arrhythmia (+199%) in large-scale analysis. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 07, 2025. 1) COVID-19 Vaccination and Cardiovascular Events: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Multivariate Meta-Analysis of Preventive Benefits and Risks. Conclusion: COVID-19 vaccines are associated with significantly increased risks of stroke, heart attack, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmias.
COVID - LONG HAUL - Long-COVID, Long-Vax--It's All Caused by Spike Protein Dr. Pinsky with Dr. McCullough on Ask Dr. Drew from Washington, DC, Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Apr 07, 2025.
COVID LONG HAUL - MRNA VACCINE INJURY - Ex-CDC Director: ‘Long Covid’ Is ‘mRNA Vaccine Injury’, Dr. William Makis MD, Apr 07, 2025. 1) FDA Admits Covid mRNA ‘Vaccines’ Cause Cancer, Frank BergmanFebruary 13, 2025.
MYOCARDITITIS - COVID - COVID VACCINE - Landmark Analysis Finds COVID-19 Vaccine Myocarditis More Common and More Severe Than SARS-CoV-2 Infection Myocarditis. Backed by 341 references, the new study calls for immediate withdrawal of COVID-19 mRNA products from the market due to cardiotoxicity concerns. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 08, 2025.1) Myocarditis after SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination: Epidemiology, outcomes, and new perspectives.
SPIKE PROTEIN - CHILDREN - 9 Million U.S. Children May Be Producing Toxic Spike Protein in Vital Organs Due to CDC Guidance. Epidemiologist Nicolas Hulscher on Daily Pulse with Maria Zeee, Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 09, 2025.
SPIKE PROTEIN - DETOX -Episode 172: Spike Detox with Dr. Peter McCullough. Clinical Pearl: Also discusses Autism at the beginning and multifactorial determinants of autism of which the “load” of vaccines early in life are a problem especially if there were febrile seizures with the vaccines.
SPIKE PROTEIN - 9 Million U.S. Children May Be Producing Toxic Spike Protein in Vital Organs Due to CDC Guidance. Epidemiologist Nicolas Hulscher on Daily Pulse with Maria Zeee, Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 09, 2025.
VACCINE BAN - COVID 19 - MINNESOTA - Minnesota Files Bill HF 3152 to Ban mRNA Injections. Minnesota becomes 11th U.S. state with legislative efforts to ban mRNA shots. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 07, 2025.
VACCINE INJURY - New Data Shatters ‘Safe & Effective’ Narrative: mRNA Heart Attacks, Stroke Risks, and Flu Vaccine Failure. Epidemiologist Nicolas Hulscher on Brannon Howse Live. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 11, 2025.
VACCINE INJURY - ORGAN DAMAGE - "Case 17": Perfectly healthy 83-year-old woman dies 10 days after Pfizer vaccine with massive histological damage across multiple organs. Since the CDC isn't PUBLICLY sharing any pathology reports on people who died suddenly after COVID vaccination, I'm going to show you the mechanisms of how the COVID vaccine kills people. Steve Kirsch, Apr 10, 2025.
World and Societal Health…
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION - PANAMA CANAL - Live_ Darien Panama update from the water. Masako Ganaha, Lara Logan and I take boat to Darien Gap, Apr 12, 2025.
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION - NATIONAL SECURITY - Inside The UN's MASSIVE Global Network and How It Really Works! | Michael Yon, March 28, 2025. Michael Yon discusses the Importance of the Panama Canal for U.S. Security, Sovereignty and World Stability (YouTube interview). Michael Yon is a renown combat correspondent and former green beret and world expert on international migration gives a report on what is happening at the Panama Canal right now, it’s immense global importance, the international migration that is still occurring and how the UN’s International Office of Migration and local NGOs are destabilizing forces with long-term goals destabilizing the United States as a sovereign nation. He says no one is serious about stopping international migration until the United Nations Office of IOM located in Panama at the U.S.’s former military base and all the NGOs are removed. If the migration at our border is just slowed but the “machinery” is still in place at the IOM Headquarters the sources and surrounding NGOs it will eventually just continue. China’s influence must be replace in Panama. It is very difficult to me healthy if we have no sovereignty or law and order in our country.
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Five Things You Can Do to Prevent Cognitive Decline and Cultivate an “Ageless Brain”
* Avoid Sugar – Prioritize Whole FoodsRefined sugars can accelerate brain aging. Fuel your brain with nutrient-dense, whole foods rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber. Eat carbohydrates in their whole state only. Fats in their whole state in the foods are best. Eliminate ultraprocessed foods. Stop alcohol. Get at least a fasting insulin level and HgA1C “shooting” for a level of 5 or below for both are excellent targets to suggest good blood sugar control and good insulin sensitivity - the opposite of insulin resistance (meaning your body produces and needs more insulin to “push” sugar into the cell).
* Exercise DailyMovement boosts blood flow, reduces inflammation, and stimulates neurogenesis. You are stimulating BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor). Aim for at least 60 minutes a day, mixing cardio, strength, and flexibility. Ideally cardio daily for 60 minutes. Strength training 20 minutes 3-4 x per week. Circuit training is simple form strength training. You don’t need a personal trainer to do it. Just look and read the diagrams on the machines. Do 6 arm/6 leg exercises. 6-10 repetition each. Walk between exercise machines. Sometimes I have done that routine in 5-10 minutes. Google on your phone a 10 minute yoga or stretching and do it 1-2 times daily. You will surprised at what 10 minutes of simple yoga will do.
* Get 7–8 Hours of Quality SleepDeep sleep is when your brain cleans house—clearing out toxins and consolidating memory. Prioritize a consistent, calming sleep routine. This is my weak link. I am working on it…
* Challenge Your Brain in Fun WaysPuzzles, learning a new skill, music, reading, dance or anything that engages your mind helps build cognitive resilience. Go back to school and learn something you really want to learn.
* Reduce Overwhelming StressChronic stress can shrink areas of the brain. Incorporate tools like meditation, breath-work, nature walks, or therapy to reset your nervous system. ( An excellent mind-body practice is the meditation approach from Dr. Joe Dispenza which has significant scientific backing and testimonials. watch the documentary of his approach - Sourcethefilm.org or the practice of Falun Gong exercise and meditation )
Enhancers for Brain Longevity
* Stay Socially Connected: Prioritize community, family, and meaningful relationships.
* Support Gut Health: A healthy gut microbiome plays a surprising role in mental clarity and mood. Whole fiber rich foods (no altered fats or sugars). Avoid antibiotics and unnecessary medications as much as possible. Avoid ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS. Simple EAT WHOLE FOODS containing natural fats and complexed sugars in the whole food.
* Consider Nutraceuticals & Hormonal Balance: Talk to your provider about supplements and hormone optimization if appropriate. Bio-identical estrogen and testosterone can help mental clarity and mood frequently.
* Minimize Environmental Toxins: Reduce exposure to heavy metals, mold, and hidden infections. (common tests done are chelation challenge with CaEDTA and DMSA for heavy metals in urine (pre- & post challenge), mold/CIRS markers & urinary mycotoxins, and Lyme testing)
* Be Informed About Vaccinations & Immune Health: Avoid Covid mRNA vaccinations and boosters. Avoid any new mRNA vaccines for any illness “prevention”. I personally question any vaccine at this point.
* Practice Daily Meditation: Even 10 minutes a day can help rewire your brain for calm and focus. Try Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditation approach. Watch the documentary about his work, case studies, meditative technique and the research being done by a the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Dept of Anesthesia. Listen to “Stories of Transformation” about people who have done this work. Practicing Falun Dafa is a positive meditation and exercise practice from the Buddhist tradition.
* Embrace Your Future Self: Stay curious, hopeful, and connected to your sense of purpose. Aging is a mindset as much as a process. Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work is all about how to do this.
Foreword Mind (& Emotions) Creates Matter
Stories of Transformation - Dr Joe ispenza
Kirk Update…
Doing well after a “rocky” week. I think it is going to be 5 steps forward and 1 step back for a while with a gradual upward trend over the next couple of months. Had some fluid (40 cc) drawn off my belly (4/10/25) above the mesh and below my incision scar from the ventral hernia repair (3/20/25) and original right hemi-colectomy scar (1/16/25) that removed 12 inches of colon and the tumor (8 cm adenocarcinoma). Even though I am pretty thin still 150 ish I produce a lot of serous fluid for some reason in my abdomen after both surgeries. But it’s getting less. Also I have been wearing an abdominal support that is 10 inches wide/high that wraps around me with the hopes that it helps me not move to fast and suddenly allowing the fascia via the mesh to heal. I used it religiously the first two weeks but after all the bandages and stereostrips were removed, even though I wear a tee shirt (sometimes two) in between my skin and the wrap it was almost like the skin was being rubbed against the mesh and irritating something inside. It created a mild burn and I could almost imagine an “crinking” or “wrinkling” of mesh. It was creating a soreness and I can feel areas of point tenderness and a few lumps and bumps. Also wierd, while I thought it was just caused by maybe the tightness of the support moving my skin over the mesh, it happens after I eat a big meal. And I have been eating a lot! So I have not worn the wrap for a few days and it kind of feels better. Sitting and twisting can cause tweaks as does sometimes eating food….a lot of it. So will see my surgeon again on April 21 and my prediction is he will probably draw off some more fluid, but the mild burning and irritation pain is going to be less.
I saw my gastroenterologist (4/8/25) and wanted to know if I could still be bleeding from the original colectomy surgery because I did have some occult blood show up on a stool analysis in February (2025), and, I have a slowly improving anemia that I have had for almost a year now and microscopic bleeding from the colon cancer probably approaching two years. She says it is not uncommon to have some microscopic bleeding for months after the surgery and iron deficiency anemia’s and iron stores can take up to a year or so to normalize. I also asked her how she would follow me into the future. And it would be a six month colonoscopy and if all is good then yearly. So I scheduled purposely my first post-op colonoscopy on September 26, 2025 because that is exactly two years from the date of my original colonoscopy that found the tumor on September 26, 2023…And it will be clear and look healthy! Already imaging and feeling the emotions of graditude, relief, confidence, strength… that the cancer is gone…done. I am scheduled from the oncologist to have CT scan of my abomen, chest and pelvis in July/August 2025. At this point I plan on continuing my repurposed drugs (Ivermectin, Mebendazole, Fenbendazole) at lower doses, a considerable amount of nutraceuticals, IV vitamin C 25 gms 1-2 x week, meditation daily and eating whole foods. It will be interesting to see if I “migrate” back to a more whole food plant based diet or do what I am doing now which is consume some animal daily. We’ll see. A work in progress.
P.S. I don’t write about my journey because I am some narcacist or egomaniac. I write for two reasons mainly. One people ask me all the time how I am doing and in newsletter responses people thank me for letting them know how I am doing. Also if someone can learn from my journey, my ups and downs, how I made decisions and it helps them create their own path to healing then I am happy to share. There is no one path…P.P.S. I forgot to mention most importantly. A major part of my healing is finding a better way for me to share information and have it become part of my livelihood. This Substack platform of sharing information is a way for me to do that. I have been taking a nine session Abundance course from Dr. Joe Dispenza and we had to write to “one liners” about who and what you want. This is one that resonates with why I share information. “Speak Your Truth…Let People Decide” . Here we go! :-)
Best, In Gratitude, Kirk
Highlights…
Fasting and the Longevity Revolution. How everyday nutrition and fasting can prevent and treat many diseases while keeping people younger. Documentary. Clinical Pearl: I just watched it. Very sound science. Proven practical application. Diets should be mostly whole food plant based up to the age of 65 or 70. Then more animal protein should be consumed. Dr. Valter Longo's latest documentary is titled "Fasting and the Longevity Revolution." This film explores the impact of fasting and nutrition on aging and chronic diseases, highlighting the interplay between unhealthy food, pharmaceutical industries, and the healthcare system. The documentary takes viewers from the longevity-rich regions of Calabria and Sardinia in Italy to Milan, Genoa, Los Angeles, and the mountainous areas of southern Ecuador .
Under Age 65:
Goal: Maximize longevity, prevent chronic disease, and maintain metabolic health.
Diet Guidelines:
* Primarily plant-based diet: Focus on legumes, whole grains, vegetables, nuts, and olive oil.
* Low but sufficient protein intake: About 0.31 to 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight (around 0.7 to 0.8 grams per kg). Protein mostly from plant sources.
* Minimal sugars and saturated fats.
* High nourishment, low calories: Eat nutrient-dense foods without excess calories.
* Periodic fasting: Do the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) 2–3 times a year (5-day low-calorie, plant-based plan) to promote regeneration and reduce risk factors for aging and disease.
* Time-restricted eating: Consume food within a 12-hour window each day (e.g., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
Over Age 65:
Goal: Preserve muscle mass, strength, and immune function, while still supporting healthy aging.
Diet Guidelines:
* Slightly increased protein intake: Especially if experiencing weight or muscle loss. Protein can now include more high-quality animal sources (like fish, eggs, low-fat dairy), while still favoring plants.
* Continue plant-based emphasis: But with flexibility to support caloric and protein needs.
* Use FMD more selectively: Only under medical supervision and less frequently—usually 1–2 times per year if healthy and not underweight.
* Maintain 12-hour eating window: But avoid long fasting if underweight or frail.
* Focus on adequate calorie intake: Especially if there's unintentional weight loss or chronic illness.
Dr. Longo emphasizes that individual context matters—these are general guidelines, and adjustments should be made based on body weight, health status, activity level, and medical conditions.
Two of his books:The Longevity Diet (2018) This international bestseller introduces the concept of the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) and outlines a mostly plant-based diet with periodic fasting to promote longevity and reduce disease risk. The book includes 30 recipes and practical guidelines for implementing the diet.Fasting Cancer (2025) In this recent publication, Dr. Longo discusses how the FMD can enhance the effectiveness of cancer therapies while reducing their toxicity. The book also covers how the Longevity Diet and plant-based ketogenic diets can support cancer treatment.
TINNITUS - Foods That Lower Tinnitus Risk—and Those That Trigger It. New research found that some high quality food groups may offer protection from tinnitus. By Mary West. EPOCH Times, 4/8/2025. 1) Global Prevalence and Incidence of TinnitusA Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clinical Pearl: About 14% of adults ave some form of tinnitus. Some people have noted an increase post-Covid illness or injections. A trial of Ivermectin, LDN, Nattokinase, bromelain, curcumin for 2-3 months would be reasonable in that case. 2) Association of 15 common dietary factors with tinnitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Clinical Pearl: Fruit intake, dietary fiber, caffeine and dairy product consumption were negatively correlated with tinnitus incidence.3) Tinnitus: Facts, Theories, and Treatments. 4) Magnesium and hearing loss5) The Role of Diet and Lifestyle in the Tinnitus Management: A Comprehensive Review.6) The effects of diet and physical activity induced weight loss on the severity of tinnitus and quality of life: A randomized controlled trial. Clinical Pearl: Diet and physical activity reduce tinnitus severity and quality of life in obese patients with tinnitus.
VACCINE ADVERSE EVENTS REPORTING SYSTEM - COVID VACCINE - VAERS COVID Vaccine Adverse Event Reports. Reports from the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System. Our default data reflects all VAERS data including the "nondomestic" reports. Click on US/Territories/Unknown. Clinical Pearl: I haven’t looked at VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System) Red Boxes in about 6 months. I used to look at them every day. It is believed the real statistics are much higher. Just looking at the upsurge of deaths in 2022. That one year is greater than all previous years as far as deaths from vaccines or medications. That is when the vaccine was rolled out. It’s obvious the Covid vaccine are the culprit…Yet these toxic agents are still being pushed daily. JUST CLICK ON ON THE U.S. TERRITORY BUTTON to see U.S. statistics versus the International. You can look at the stats in the boxes but keep scrolling down until you get to deaths. From 1990 to 2020. Then the huge spike in 2021. That is when the vaccines were given at their maximum distribution. Life insurances companies noted 10-40% increase in claims starting with this time period. And again these figures are a “gross underestimation” of the deaths. Most physicians and health professionals don’t take the time to fill out the VAERS questionnaire. I know I never have.
Nutrition, Prevention and Integrative Medicine…
ANXIETY - SOCIAL MEDIA - Digital Despair: How Social Media Fuels Teen Anxiety and Overmedication. More teens are experiencing anxiety and depression, taking medication, and struggling with the fallout of drugs—problems that can carry into adulthood. By Amy Denney, April 05, 2025. 1) Kids Turn to TikTok for Mental Health Diagnoses. What Should Schools Know? By Alyson Klein — March 25, 2024.
ARTIFICIAL DYE BAN - States Move to Ban Artificial Dyes From Food as RFK Jr. Works on Federal Level. California, Virginia, and West Virginia have passed bills to ban artificial dyes and other food additives. More states are considering similar legislation. EPOCH Times By Jeff Louderback, 4/6/2025.
AUTISM - VACCINES - JAMA Hit Piece Signals Full-Blown Panic Over Vaccine-Autism Investigation. Vanderbilt doctors smear newly appointed David Geier and scramble to bury the vaccine-autism link as Vaccine Ideology crumbles. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 10, 2025.
BLOOD CLOTS -NEWS - FDA Admits Covid-Vaccinated at Risk of Blood Clots for Up to 15 Years. Dr. William Makis MD, Apr 09, 2025.COGNITIVE DECLINE - The Optimal Time to Prevent Age-Related Cognitive Decline–and How to Do It. New research suggests that brain aging begins in midlife—but early lifestyle changes and targeted interventions may help prevent cognitive decline. By Zena le Roux, 4/7/2025.1) Diet modulates brain network stability, a biomarker for brain aging, in young adults2) Ketone Supplementation: Meeting the Needs of the Brain in an Energy Crisis.
FLU VACCINE - Flu Vaccination Linked to 27% Increased Risk of Flu. Major Cleveland Clinic study finds −26.9% effectiveness for influenza vaccine during the 2024–2025 respiratory viral season. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 07, 2025.
FUNGAL INFECTION - GUT - How to Heal Your Gut to Fight Common Fungus Overgrowth. An antifungal diet can be the key to relief, according to experts. By Zena le Roux, 4/6/2025. 1) Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Improve the Gut Microbiota and Help Combat Fungal Infection.2) The Effects of Cinnamaldehyde (Cinnamon Derivatives) and Nystatin on Candida Albicans and Candida Glabrata.
INSULIN SENSITIVITY - HIKING - Effects of hiking at altitude on body composition and insulin sensitivity in recovering drug addicts, Effects of hiking at altitude on body composition and insulin sensitivity in recovering drug addicts. Prev Med. 2004 Oct;39(4):681-8. Clinical Pearl: In individuals with a history of drug abuse (users of heroin, cocaine, or amphetamine) after 25 days of high altitude hiking hyperinsulinemia was significantly reversed in the ex-addicts and this improvement appears to be partially associated with the reduction in central fatness.
SUDDEN DEATH - VACCINATION - Childhood Vaccine Injuries - Ryan Johnson died on October 31, 2011 following his routine vaccines at age 15 months. Dr. William Makis MD, Apr 11, 2025. VACCINE - CHILDHOOD VACCINES - COVID-19 mRNA Triggered Massive Loss of Trust in Routine Childhood Vaccines. If ACIP Panel Believes COVID-19 Vaccines are Necessary and Safe, Entire Schedule is Being Questioned, Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Apr 11, 2025. VACCINE - CHILDHOOD VACCINES - Childhood Vaccine Injuries - Evee's story, Dr. William Makis MD, Apr 12, 2025.
“Meditation, Humor and Wisdom on Becoming A Great Still Photographer”
Michael Desmond shares a few humorous vignettes and "pearls" of wisdom from his 25 plus years of photography on how to become a successful still photographer in the movie industry from "scratch" and the foundational role that his evolving meditative practice has played getting him there and where he is going in the future with his craft. He shares his thoughts while traveling after a photo-shoot (hotel background noise) with his close friend Kirk Hamilton who has been on the other end of the phone listening to many of his humorous (and inspirational) stories over the last 25 plus years. Michael's Photo Gallery Can Be Viewed Here About Michael Desmond
Cancer…
BREAST CANCER - IVERMECTIN and FENBENDAZOLE Testimonial - 57 year old California woman with Stage 4 Breast Cancer goes from progressing metastases to "CANCER FREE" in 3 months! Dr. William Makis MD, Apr 11, 2025.
CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA - IVERMECTIN, FENBENDAZOLE and MEBENDAZOLE Testimonial - 40s year old woman, International Athlete, was diagnosed with 11cm Cholangiocarcinoma (inoperable). Had a dramatic response after 5 months! Dr. William Makis MD, Apr 12, 2025.
∙LEUKEMIA - TURBO CANCER - mRNA Injury Stories - 35 year old Maggie O'Neil, former Maine lawmaker, pushed COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines. Now she has Turbo Cancer Leukemia. Dr. William Makis MD, Apr 10, 2025.
Covid Syndrome…
COVID TREATMENT - COVID VACCINATION - Dr. Mary Talley Bowden: How Vaccines Got Politicized and the Medical Industry Lost All Credibility (YouTube Video)Clinical Pearl: EXCELLENT REVIEW of Dr. Bowden’s experience treating thousands of patients with Covid, Long Haul Covid and vaccine injury and the local hospital politics of her doing this. Dr. Bowden also expresses her grave concerns about the continued use of the Covid-19 vaccines which she believes are extremely harmful.
COVID 19 TREATMENT - VENTILATORS -Machine learning links unresolving secondary pneumonia to mortality in patients with severe pneumonia, including COVID-19. Clinical Pearls: Unsuccessful treatment with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) was associated with higher mortality. The long length of stay in the ICU for patients with COVID-19 was primarily due to prolonged respiratory failure, placing them at higher risk of VAP.
COVID VACCINATION - CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE - 85-Million-Person Study Finds Increased Risks of Stroke, Heart Attack, Coronary Artery Disease, and Arrhythmia Following COVID-19 Vaccination. COVID-19 mRNA and viral vector injections linked to stroke (+240%), heart attack (+286%), coronary artery disease (+244%), and arrhythmia (+199%) in large-scale analysis. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 07, 2025. 1) COVID-19 Vaccination and Cardiovascular Events: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Multivariate Meta-Analysis of Preventive Benefits and Risks. Conclusion: COVID-19 vaccines are associated with significantly increased risks of stroke, heart attack, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmias.
COVID - LONG HAUL - Long-COVID, Long-Vax--It's All Caused by Spike Protein Dr. Pinsky with Dr. McCullough on Ask Dr. Drew from Washington, DC, Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Apr 07, 2025.
COVID LONG HAUL - MRNA VACCINE INJURY - Ex-CDC Director: ‘Long Covid’ Is ‘mRNA Vaccine Injury’, Dr. William Makis MD, Apr 07, 2025. 1) FDA Admits Covid mRNA ‘Vaccines’ Cause Cancer, Frank BergmanFebruary 13, 2025.
MYOCARDITITIS - COVID - COVID VACCINE - Landmark Analysis Finds COVID-19 Vaccine Myocarditis More Common and More Severe Than SARS-CoV-2 Infection Myocarditis. Backed by 341 references, the new study calls for immediate withdrawal of COVID-19 mRNA products from the market due to cardiotoxicity concerns. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 08, 2025.1) Myocarditis after SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination: Epidemiology, outcomes, and new perspectives.
SPIKE PROTEIN - CHILDREN - 9 Million U.S. Children May Be Producing Toxic Spike Protein in Vital Organs Due to CDC Guidance. Epidemiologist Nicolas Hulscher on Daily Pulse with Maria Zeee, Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 09, 2025.
SPIKE PROTEIN - DETOX -Episode 172: Spike Detox with Dr. Peter McCullough. Clinical Pearl: Also discusses Autism at the beginning and multifactorial determinants of autism of which the “load” of vaccines early in life are a problem especially if there were febrile seizures with the vaccines.
SPIKE PROTEIN - 9 Million U.S. Children May Be Producing Toxic Spike Protein in Vital Organs Due to CDC Guidance. Epidemiologist Nicolas Hulscher on Daily Pulse with Maria Zeee, Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 09, 2025.
VACCINE BAN - COVID 19 - MINNESOTA - Minnesota Files Bill HF 3152 to Ban mRNA Injections. Minnesota becomes 11th U.S. state with legislative efforts to ban mRNA shots. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 07, 2025.
VACCINE INJURY - New Data Shatters ‘Safe & Effective’ Narrative: mRNA Heart Attacks, Stroke Risks, and Flu Vaccine Failure. Epidemiologist Nicolas Hulscher on Brannon Howse Live. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Apr 11, 2025.
VACCINE INJURY - ORGAN DAMAGE - "Case 17": Perfectly healthy 83-year-old woman dies 10 days after Pfizer vaccine with massive histological damage across multiple organs. Since the CDC isn't PUBLICLY sharing any pathology reports on people who died suddenly after COVID vaccination, I'm going to show you the mechanisms of how the COVID vaccine kills people. Steve Kirsch, Apr 10, 2025.
World and Societal Health…
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION - PANAMA CANAL - Live_ Darien Panama update from the water. Masako Ganaha, Lara Logan and I take boat to Darien Gap, Apr 12, 2025.
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION - NATIONAL SECURITY - Inside The UN's MASSIVE Global Network and How It Really Works! | Michael Yon, March 28, 2025. Michael Yon discusses the Importance of the Panama Canal for U.S. Security, Sovereignty and World Stability (YouTube interview). Michael Yon is a renown combat correspondent and former green beret and world expert on international migration gives a report on what is happening at the Panama Canal right now, it’s immense global importance, the international migration that is still occurring and how the UN’s International Office of Migration and local NGOs are destabilizing forces with long-term goals destabilizing the United States as a sovereign nation. He says no one is serious about stopping international migration until the United Nations Office of IOM located in Panama at the U.S.’s former military base and all the NGOs are removed. If the migration at our border is just slowed but the “machinery” is still in place at the IOM Headquarters the sources and surrounding NGOs it will eventually just continue. China’s influence must be replace in Panama. It is very difficult to me healthy if we have no sovereignty or law and order in our country.
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