Eliminating the Impossible:

Geert Vanden Bossche and the Case for Immune Escape

January 02, 2026

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A Message from Dr. McMillan

There is now a growing, quiet acknowledgement that some early pandemic decisions were shaped by over-reaction under uncertainty. That is understandable. What is more concerning is what followed.

Instead of openly examining where assumptions proved wrong, much of scientific leadership has gone quiet, drifting toward under-response. Fatigue has replaced vigilance, and uncomfortable signals are increasingly ignored.

Both extremes carry real public-health risk. Over-reaction erodes trust. Under-reaction allows slow harm to accumulate. Neither reflects good science.

Dr. Philip McMillan

In this week's January 2nd, 2026 update:

  • Covid-19: Geert Vanden Bossche and the case for immune escape

  • Vejon: This week’s featured Vejon video

  • Health: Rest is essential during the holidays

  • Infographic: Eliminating the impossible

  • News: Medical news in brief

  • Education: Heal yourself. Help others. Learn the ROOT approach

    Read time: 6 minutes

FEATURE ARTICLE

COVID-19

  • Vanden Bossche cautioned that mass vaccination during an active pandemic would drive dangerous viral immune escape evolution.

  • Since Omicron, viral mutation has exploded into hundreds of variants, far beyond normal evolution, while key surveillance data went dark.

  • Injectable vaccines reduce severity in some cases but cannot stop transmission because they don't stimulate mucosal immunity where infection begins.

  • Clinicians observe a five-stage decline from persistent reinfection through immune dysregulation to inflammation, metabolic collapse, and fatal sepsis.

Why this is important: Mass COVID-19 vaccination may have inadvertently pushed the virus toward dangerous evolutionary escape. As variants multiply and reinfections erode immune resilience, a pattern of declining health is emerging that clinicians are only beginning to recognize. Understanding this trajectory could prove critical for personal and public health preparedness.

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HEALTH

  • Good rest requires planning. Effective rest must be anticipated, scheduled, and intentional, not just passive downtime on the couch.

  • Not all leisure restores. Popular activities like TV and social media scrolling often leave people feeling unrefreshed and unsatisfied.

  • Leisure guilt undermines rest. Feeling distressed about relaxing instead of being productive can reduce enjoyment and restoration benefits.

  • Combat guilt strategically. Lower expectations, choose immersive activities requiring full attention, and accept guilty feelings without avoidance.

Why this is important: Many people struggle to truly recharge during the holidays despite having time off. Research reveals that passive activities like scrolling or watching TV rarely restore us. Instead, planning enjoyable, immersive activities and releasing guilt about relaxation are essential for genuine recovery and well-being.

INFOGRAPHIC

EDUCATION

The McMillan Community is home to the ROOT Approach - a clear, structured system for understanding inflammation, health timelines, and recovery.

We are building a 12-week guided course designed to help you apply ROOT principles to your own health first, and then safely support others through education, insight, and pattern recognition.

This is for those who want understanding — not shortcuts.

MEDICAL NEWS IN BRIEF

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

🚥 Flu Is Rising Rapidly, Driven by a New Variant: A rapidly spreading flu variant is driving a surge in U.S. cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. With fewer than half of Americans vaccinated for flu, health officials urge action. Current flu vaccines still reduce severe illness, making it critical to get vaccinated before the outbreak worsens.

🚥 Naturally Occurring Molecule Shown to Restore Memory Function in Alzheimer's Models: A naturally occurring compound already present in our bodies may offer a safer path to protecting against Alzheimer's disease. By restoring communication between brain cells and repairing memory-related functions, calcium alpha-ketoglutarate could represent a promising new strategy for supporting cognitive health as we age. [SOURCE]

🚥 Too Much Screen Time Too Soon? Study Links Infant Screen Exposure to Brain Changes and Teen Anxiety: Infants' brains are uniquely vulnerable to screen exposure, and researchers have now traced a biological pathway showing how early screen time reshapes neural development, leading to slower thinking and higher anxiety in adolescence. Crucially, the findings reveal that interactive activities like parent-child reading can buffer these effects. [SOURCE]

🚥 Can Eating High Fat Cheese and Cream Reduce Dementia Risk?: Contrary to decades of dietary advice favoring low-fat options, full-fat cheese and cream consumption showed links to reduced dementia risk in a 25-year study. However, the key takeaway isn't about any single food: balanced diets and healthy lifestyles matter far more than individual items on your plate.

🚥 Compulsive Behaviors May Stem From Too Much (Misguided) Self-Control: Compulsive behaviors like obsessive handwashing may not be mindless habits after all. Researchers found brain inflammation triggers more deliberate decision-making, not less. This challenges decades of assumptions and opens doors to new treatments for conditions affecting millions, from OCD to addiction. [SOURCE]

🚥 Five Ways to Improve Your Health This Year That Don’t Rely on Losing Weight: Weight-focused resolutions typically fail, yet millions repeat them each January. This article reveals five health habits with stronger scientific backing than dieting: increasing plant intake, regular exercise, stress management, better sleep, and moderating alcohol. Each delivers measurable benefits regardless of whether the number on the scale changes.

BOOK NOOK

Set within a child’s nose, ‘Humming Heroes’ features a family of Lymphocytes led by a wise Mother, brave Father, determined Brother, and heroic Baby, confronting invading microorganisms. The story takes an imaginative turn, when a humming melody combines with the Lymphocytes’ song to repel the invaders and restore inner harmony.

"Disease X: Are You Prepared?" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the uncertain future of global health. Drawing from experience and the latest scientific insights, this book offers:

  • Practical strategies for personal and community preparedness.

  • Lessons learned from COVID-19 and other outbreaks.

  • Actionable steps to boost resilience against emerging health threats.

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