Theoretical Health

A Functional, Systems-Based Theory of Dementia: Mechanisms, Breakdown, and Potential Paths to Intervention Disclaimer: The following article documents a theoretical, non-consensus framework for understanding and addressing dementia and neurodegenerative disease. It reflects the views and proposed mechanisms discussed by the speaker referenced herein. This content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Many of the concepts discussed are controversial, not FDA-approved for dementia, and remain under debate within the scientific and medical communities. Introduction: Dementia as a Systems Failure, Not an Inevitable Fate Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are commonly framed as inevitable, progressive, and largely untreatable conditions. Standard medical care emphasizes symptom management and pharmaceutical control rather than restoration of function. In contrast, the framework outlined here treats dement...

Tesla Cybertruck Emergency Door Release: What Drivers and Passengers Must Know Tesla Cybertruck Emergency Door Release: What Drivers and Passengers Need to Know Someone died not long ago who may not have known how to get out. As vehicles become more advanced, computerized, and dependent on electronics, basic escape knowledge is quietly becoming optional — and that can be deadly. The Tesla Cybertruck is a clear example. While it does include manual emergency door releases, knowing they exist — and knowing how to use them — matters far more than most people realize. Does the Tesla Cybertruck Have Manual Emergency Door Releases? Yes. The Tesla Cybertruck includes manual emergency door release mechanisms designed for situations where the vehicle’s low-voltage electrical system fails. If the 12-volt system is disabled due to a crash, fire, or battery failure, the electronic interior door buttons will not function. In those s...

Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Sunlight, and Patient Advocacy Why Vitamin D Matters — and Why Deficiency Is So Common Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” but its role in human health extends far beyond bone strength. Vitamin D receptors are present throughout the body, including immune cells, muscles, and brain tissue. Research increasingly links adequate vitamin D levels to immune regulation, muscle function, and overall physiological balance. Studies show that vitamin D interacts with macrophages and T cells, influencing inflammatory responses and immune signaling pathways. A comprehensive review of vitamin D’s role in immune function is available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36857810/ A large meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that vitamin D supplementation was associated with a reduced risk of acute respiratory infections, particularly in individuals with low baseline vitamin D levels: https://www.n...

Could Your Daily PrEP Pill Be Secretly Protecting Your Brain from Alzheimer's? Could Your Daily PrEP Pill Be Secretly Protecting Your Brain from Alzheimer's? An Unexpected Double Benefit for Men Who Have Sex with Men with a Family History of Dementia Imagine taking a pill every day to protect yourself from HIV—and it might also be shielding your brain from one of the most feared diseases of aging: Alzheimer's. Sounds intriguing? It's based on emerging research from 2025 uncovering a surprising link between certain HIV medications and a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD). For men who have sex with men (MSM) using modern PrEP like Descovy (emtricitabine + tenofovir alafenamide, or TAF), this could mean a potential "double benefit"—especially if Alzheimer's runs in your family. Illustration of brain neurons impacted by Alzheimer's pathology, including plaques and neuroinflammation. The Surprising Di...

Could Walking Barefoot on Grass Really Ease Your Nerve Pain? The Science Behind Grounding (Earthing) Could Walking Barefoot on Grass Really Ease Your Nerve Pain? The Science Behind Grounding (Earthing) In our modern world—filled with rubber-soled shoes, concrete jungles, and insulated homes—many of us have lost a simple, ancient connection: direct contact with the Earth's surface. This practice, known as grounding or earthing , involves walking barefoot on grass, soil, or sand, or using conductive mats indoors to mimic that connection. Proponents claim it allows the body to absorb free electrons from the Earth, neutralizing harmful free radicals and reducing inflammation—a key driver of chronic conditions, including nerve pain (neuropathy). But does it really work, especially for nagging nerve issues like tingling, burning, or sharp pains? Let's dive into the...

The Korean Study No One Wants You to Read Closely The Korean Study No One Wants You to Read Closely A large, population-wide signal that cancer risk jumped in the first year after COVID-19 vaccination On 26 September 2025, the journal Biomarker Research published a short correspondence that should have made front-page news everywhere. It didn’t. Title: “1-year risks of cancers associated with COVID-19 vaccination: a large population-based cohort study in South Korea” Kim HJ, Kim M-H, Choi MG, Chun EM. Biomarker Research 2025;13:114 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40364-025-00831-w What they did The researchers took the entire adult population of Seoul (8,407,849 people) from the Korean National Health Insurance database, followed everyone from 2021–2023, and simply asked: “How many new cancers were diagnosed in the 12 months after a person received a COVID-19 vaccine compared to those who remained unvaccinated?” They used ...