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Unvaccinated Are Fine?
The Tale of Two Immune Systems and the COVID Conundrum
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A Message from Dr. McMillan
Many still don’t realize that in the vast majority of severe COVID cases, it wasn’t the virus itself but the immune system’s overreaction that drove mortality.
Without this perspective, the ongoing patterns of illness we now see - particularly in highly vaccinated regions - can appear confusing or inconsistent.
As the old narrative fades, what remains is the science. And it’s this science that now defines our reality.
Dr. Philip McMillan
In this week's August 29, 2025 update:
Covid-19: The tale of two immune systems
Vejon: This week’s featured Vejon video
Neuroscience: Can vitamin D supplements really slow ageing?
Infographic: Unvaccinated Are Fine?
News: Medical news in brief
Education: McMillan ROOT spike detox protocol
Read time: 6 minutes
FEATURE ARTICLE
COVID-19
Unvaccinated Are Fine? The Tale of Two Immune Systems and the COVID Conundrum
Authors: Dr. Philp McMillan, John McMillan
Unvaccinated individuals, including high-risk groups, appear to have stable health outcomes despite expectations.
Mucosal immunity (natural) provides stronger airway protection than systemic immunity from injected vaccines.
Natural COVID infection trains comprehensive immune responses while vaccination primarily targets systemic antibodies.
Highly vaccinated populations require ongoing boosters while unvaccinated populations don't show this dependency.
Why this is important: Immune system differences may explain why public health strategies aren't working uniformly across populations. If natural mucosal immunity provides superior protection than injected vaccines for respiratory viruses, current one-size-fits-all approaches could be missing critical biological realities that affect millions of individual health decisions.
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HEALTH
Can Vitamin D Supplements Really Slow Ageing?
Author: Dervla Kelly, University of Limerick
Vitamin D supplements (2,000 IU daily) helped preserve telomeres - which are like a protective caps on chromosomes - by 140 base pairs in study participants.
Telomeres protect chromosomes from damage and their shortening is linked to aging and disease.
Vitamin D's anti-inflammatory effects may explain its protective role in maintaining telomere length.
Optimal dosing remains unclear; experts recommend focusing on proven healthy aging basics first.
Why this is important: Cellular aging might be partially controllable through simple supplementation. If vitamin D truly preserves telomeres, it could offer an accessible intervention against age-related diseases like cancer and heart disease. This research suggests our chromosomal protective caps respond to nutrients, potentially revolutionizing how we approach longevity and preventive medicine.
INFOGRAPHIC
EDUCATION
McMillan ROOT Spike Detox Protocol
You don’t have to settle for feeling anything less than your best. The McMillan ROOT Spike Detox Protocol is designed to give you a clear roadmap to better health and lasting results. Complete our survey, get the link on submission to book a Check-In meeting with Dr McMillan and start your journey back to health. Note that all meetings are scheduled in UK time.
MEDICAL NEWS IN BRIEF
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
🚥 What Your Neck Size Reveals About Your Health: Neck measurements can reveal visceral fat distribution that traditional BMI assessments miss, offering crucial early warnings for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and sleep disorders. Men exceeding 17 inches and women above 14 inches in diameter face elevated risks even with normal weight, making this simple metric a valuable complement to existing health evaluations.
🚥 Common Painkillers Linked to Antibiotic Resistance: Common painkillers ibuprofen and paracetamol unexpectedly accelerate bacterial mutations when combined with antibiotics, creating superbugs resistant to multiple drug classes. This discovery transforms our understanding of antibiotic resistance beyond just antibiotic overuse, revealing how everyday medications in nursing homes may inadvertently cultivate deadly resistant bacteria through previously unknown genetic mechanisms. [SOURCE]
🚥 Light Therapy Provides New Hope for Alzheimer's Patients: Flickering lamps could revolutionize Alzheimer's treatment by stimulating beneficial gamma brain waves without seizure risks. Clinical trials show improved cognitive function and increased brain volume in patients, suggesting this gentle light therapy might eventually become a household prevention tool, particularly valuable in retirement communities where dementia prevalence is high. [SOURCE]
🚥 Zone Zero: The Rise of Effortless Exercise: Gentle movement below the level of traditional exercise offers real benefits for people unable to keep up with intensity-focused fitness culture. These findings validate that consistent, low-strain activities - from gardening to leisurely walks - deliver meaningful cardiovascular, metabolic, and psychological benefits while fostering sustainable long-term habits that counter increasingly sedentary lifestyles.
🚥 Eating More Fruits and Vegetables May Offset The Impact of Poor Sleep on Well-Being: Daily dietary choices create protective buffers against sleep deprivation's psychological toll. This research reveals fruit and vegetable consumption can counteract poor sleep's negative effects on mental well-being in young adults. The findings suggest modifiable lifestyle interventions could help this vulnerable population navigate stressful life transitions more effectively. [SOURCE]
🚥 People Who Skip Breakfast and Eat Late Dinners May Have a Higher Risk of Osteoporosis: Meal timing has emerged as a surprising predictor of bone health, with irregular eating patterns potentially weakening skeletal structure. This connection between circadian disruption and osteoporosis risk suggests that when we eat may be as crucial as what we consume for maintaining strong bones throughout life. [SOURCE]
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