Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Thursday, August 14, 2025
My post from Facebook about Vaccinations
This has been a beef of mine for four years. I still regularly hear people say things about the vaccines that aren't supported by the research.
As the disease mutated, the vaccines became less effective, but still effective enough to provide some protection against hospitalization and death.
The death rate from COIVD-19 in the United States was 1%. At the height of the pandemic, the all cause mortality of the unvaccinated was several times that of the vaccinated.
The number of COVID-19 cases right now is low but the disease is still with us and probably will never go away. Suppose nobody gets vaccinated from now on? I think that it would be reasonable to assume that the disease would surge.
4 Years Ago
If a person were to say that he had a UFO that was going to take people to a paradise on Neptune, then there would be people who would believe this and follow him. I know this because this kind of thing has happened. Usually, the crazier the claim, the more eager people are to believe it. This is how you end up with Jim Jones convincing his followers to kill themselves.
People, in general, have a defect in their logical thinking called Confirmation Bias. If something fits with what a person already believes or wants to believe, then that person will take this new information as gospel. For this reason, you can't really determine the truth unless you are willing to question everything you know.
To determine if something is true, it must also be falsifiable, which is a fancy way of saying that it must be testable. For example, I could say that there is a parallel dimension where Leprechauns exist, but if we have no way of detecting this dimension then we have no way of determining if it is true. I could speculate all day about Leprechauns, but it would be meaningless.
I would have thought that a worldwide deadly pandemic would have brought us all together and unified our thinking somewhat. Actually, the reverse has happened and we have never been more splintered. In response to a youtube video emphasizing the need to vaccinate, the vast majority of comments in the comment section were anti-vaccine. The comment ranked most popular, claimed that a rare blood clot that happens in one out of million vaccinations proves that the vaccine is unsafe. The dumbest comment I saw claimed that the vaccine causes the disease.
Another almost universal human defect is that people overestimate their own competency. People who know very little about biology, or virology, think that they are experts on the subject.
Friends have sent me incredibly wild claims about COVID-19 vaccinations. There are no microchips. It is not going to permanently rewrite your DNA. It is not going to damage your organs. It is not going to cause infertility or miscarriages. You can't pass the spike proteins to other people. It is not the Mark of the Beast. Every single anti-vax claim that has ever been made, including the ones about the COVID-19 vaccines, has been disproven.
These vaccines are no longer experimental. They passed all three phase trials, and hundreds of millions of doses later we have a pretty good safety record.
The bottom line is that there is a minuscule risk with any vaccine. Your risk of catching COVID and having serious illness or death is far greater. The COVID-19 vaccines are incredibly successful at lowering the risk of illness, and are almost 100% effective at preventing death from COVID.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Fwd: Are Tomatoes Good for You?
I average 1 to 2 Roma tomatoes a day.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Scientists Discover Potential Cancer Cure in Ancient Tomb
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XfiWQKQ49Oo
I have heard that cancer cells are weaker than normal cells because of their constant replication. This makes them easier to kill, yet we still have not cured cancer. I believe it is likely that a cure could be found in my lifetime.
Monday, July 28, 2025
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Four Times a Day | John Harvey Kellogg
This is long, but very interesting.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Sunday, July 20, 2025
The Truth About Seed Oils | FED A LIE | Full Documentary
From: B.
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:15 AM
To:
This documentary is so important !!!
The Truth About Seed Oils | FED A LIE | Full Documentary
It gets really revealing starting around 15 minutes 30 seconds until 21 minutes 15 seconds and beyond. Also 33 minutes 56 seconds to 37 minutes.
Here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcbDmKfY5qE
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From: John Coffey
Date: Sun, Jul 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
From: John Coffey
Date: Sun, Jul 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Hi B.,
I've seen parts of this video before.
Almost everything they say isn't backed by scientific studies, except for a single 1922 study on corn oil—which they don't link to. They claim this one study should be the "nail in the coffin" for seed oils, but that doesn't prove anything about other seed oils.
The videos I've watched on the subject tend to be more neutral regarding the health effects of corn oil.
Much of what this video claims is contradicted by sources I've shared previously, which present evidence of health benefits from some seed oils. Those videos cite multiple peer-reviewed studies and provide direct links to the research.
They assert that seed oils are all omega-6, but Canola oil offers a healthy ratio of omega-3 to omega-6.
They also claim that saturated fat is harmless, which contradicts current research. You can see that here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBFe1QattAU&t=26s
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32428300/
They advocate eating more animal fat and blame Crisco for health problems—which might be valid, since the original formula contained trans fats.
To their credit, they do make a good point about avoiding ultra-processed foods.
However, the central fallacy of the video is that it treats correlation as causation. Also, anecdotal evidence isn't a substitute for scientific research. In reality, many factors have contributed to the decline in American health. From a dietary perspective, there's strong evidence that sugar is a major culprit. I think they're targeting the wrong villain.
Best wishes,
John Coffey
I've seen parts of this video before.
Almost everything they say isn't backed by scientific studies, except for a single 1922 study on corn oil—which they don't link to. They claim this one study should be the "nail in the coffin" for seed oils, but that doesn't prove anything about other seed oils.
The videos I've watched on the subject tend to be more neutral regarding the health effects of corn oil.
Much of what this video claims is contradicted by sources I've shared previously, which present evidence of health benefits from some seed oils. Those videos cite multiple peer-reviewed studies and provide direct links to the research.
They assert that seed oils are all omega-6, but Canola oil offers a healthy ratio of omega-3 to omega-6.
They also claim that saturated fat is harmless, which contradicts current research. You can see that here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBFe1QattAU&t=26s
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32428300/
They advocate eating more animal fat and blame Crisco for health problems—which might be valid, since the original formula contained trans fats.
To their credit, they do make a good point about avoiding ultra-processed foods.
However, the central fallacy of the video is that it treats correlation as causation. Also, anecdotal evidence isn't a substitute for scientific research. In reality, many factors have contributed to the decline in American health. From a dietary perspective, there's strong evidence that sugar is a major culprit. I think they're targeting the wrong villain.
Best wishes,
John Coffey
Friday, July 18, 2025
Why the Modern Diet Is Making You Sick
"Jordan Peterson continues to follow a carnivore diet, specifically a restricted version focusing on beef, salt, and water. He and his daughter, Mikhaila, have both spoken publicly about their experiences with this diet, citing improvements in various health issues like autoimmune conditions, depression, and sleep problems.
More Details:
- Peterson and his daughter follow a strict carnivore diet called the "lion diet," which limits their food intake to only beef, salt, and water.
- They believe this diet, which eliminates all other foods, can help with autoimmune conditions, mental health issues, and other health problems.
- Peterson has reported experiencing positive impacts, such as reduced inflammation, improved gum health, and increased strength, since adopting the diet.
- The diet has faced criticism and concern from some experts, who point to potential health risks like nutrient deficiencies and the difficulty of maintaining such a restrictive diet long-term.
- While Peterson and his daughter have shared their experiences, they have also emphasized that they don't recommend this diet for everyone. "
When it comes to poor health, we could blame diet, excess weight, or a combination of the two. People gain weight because they consume more calories than they burn. Eating too many carbohydrates can contribute to this, but that doesn't mean we should eliminate them entirely.
I've also seen a number of videos claiming that humans are carnivores. That's simply not accurate. Only a few species are obligate carnivores that can survive on meat alone. Humans are omnivores; we have teeth and digestive systems adapted to a varied diet.
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
5 MASSIVE LIES My Doctor Told Me
@john2001plus
3 minutes ago I will no longer trust anything you say because you are anti-vaccine. I have read many scientific studies on the safety and efficacy of the MRNA vaccines. It started at 99% efficacy and went down significantly as the disease mutated. The current vaccine gives a 33% protection against hospitalization and death, and that figure is 44% for older adults like me. However, a 44% protection is far better than nothing.
One out of 99 Americans who got COVID-19 died from it, including my cousin. Serious side effects from the vaccine are very low. During the height of the pandemic, the mortality rate of the unvaccinated was several times higher than the vaccinated.
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025
Re: 11 foods to avoid???
I don't want people to think that I endorse all of his recommendations. I just thought that the first point about oxalates was interesting. The rest would require more research.
On Jun 21, 2025, at 4:50 PM, John Coffey <john2001plus@gmail.com> wrote:
Best wishes,
John Coffey
On Jun 21, 2025, at 4:50 PM, John Coffey <john2001plus@gmail.com> wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgdTUwLmh6g&t=28s
I haven't had time to research all of his recommendations, although I will try to look into them.
His first recommendation is to avoid spinach and almonds because they are high in oxalates. I had no idea what oxalates are, but here is what Google AI says about them:
For most people, oxalates found in everyday foods are not dangerous and are part of a healthy, balanced diet. However, there are certain situations where elevated oxalate levels can cause issues.
In what cases can oxalates be dangerous?
- Kidney stones: Oxalates, also known as oxalic acid, are naturally occurring compounds in plants that can bind with calcium in the urine, forming calcium oxalate crystals. These crystals can develop into painful kidney stones. For individuals prone to kidney stones or with a family history of them, a doctor may recommend a low-oxalate diet to reduce their risk.
- Oxalosis: In severe cases of high oxalate levels, a condition called oxalosis can develop, where oxalate builds up in organs and tissues throughout the body, potentially damaging bones, blood vessels, eyes, and even the heart. This can happen if kidneys aren't effectively removing oxalate from the blood due to primary or enteric hyperoxaluria.
- Impaired nutrient absorption: Oxalates can bind with minerals like calcium and magnesium in the gut, reducing their absorption. However, this is usually not a significant concern for most people who consume a varied diet with adequate calcium intake.
- Specific health conditions: Individuals with certain conditions like primary hyperoxaluria (a rare genetic disorder), enteric hyperoxaluria (due to certain intestinal problems), or those who have had weight-loss surgery may need to monitor their oxalate intake more closely as they are at a higher risk of hyperoxaluria and related complications.
What are symptoms of high oxalates?
Symptoms of high oxalate levels (hyperoxaluria) or oxalate sensitivity can vary, but may include:
- Kidney stones: Symptoms like sharp pain in the back, side, lower belly or groin, blood in the urine, painful urination, and frequent urge to urinate.
- Joint pain and inflammation: Oxalate crystals can deposit in joints, leading to swelling, pain, and stiffness.
- Digestive issues: Abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation.
- Neurological symptoms: Tingling or numbness, muscle weakness, and in rare cases, seizures or difficulty with coordination.
- Eye and skin issues: Burning or itching in the eyes, redness, sensitivity to light, and potentially skin rashes or crystals on the skin.
What to do if you suspect you have high oxalates?
If you are concerned about your oxalate levels or have any of the associated symptoms, it is important to consult with a healthcare provider. They can perform necessary tests, like a 24-hour urine collection, to determine if you have hyperoxaluria and recommend appropriate dietary or medical interventions.
In summary, while oxalates can pose health risks in certain individuals, they are generally not dangerous for the majority of people when consumed as part of a balanced diet.
Foods high in oxalates include spinach, rhubarb, almonds, beets, and certain soy products. Other foods with high oxalate content include Swiss chard, star fruit, cocoa, bran cereals, and some nuts and seeds.
Foods Specifically Mentioned as High in Oxalates:
- .Spinach, Swiss chard, and beet greens are known for their high oxalate content.
- .Rhubarb, star fruit, raspberries, dates, and kiwi are also high in oxalates.
- .Almonds, cashews, and peanuts are among the nuts with higher oxalate levels.
- .Tofu, soy milk, and other foods derived from soybeans can be high in oxalates.
- .Buckwheat, bran, and some wheat products can also contribute to oxalate intake.
- .Cocoa, chocolate, and some beverages like black tea and soy milk are also sources of oxalates.
Important Considerations:
- While some foods are high in oxalates, it's not necessary to eliminate them entirely from your diet. A guide from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests that careful planning and balanced portion sizes can allow you to enjoy these foods.
- The impact of oxalates can vary depending on individual factors, such as kidney health. Consult with a doctor or dietitian for personalized dietary recommendations.
- Increasing calcium intake, particularly from dairy products, can help bind to oxalates in the digestive system, potentially reducing their absorption.
Friday, June 20, 2025
Seed Oils: The Raging Health Debate
Also look at this chart:
Canola Oil has a ratio of 2:1 Omega-6 to Omega-3.
Olive Oil has a ratio of 10:1.
Thursday, June 19, 2025
This is one of the Things Interesting About Clinical Psychology
I found this video very informative. I've often wondered why so many people seem to behave irrationally. I suspected that fear is a major motivator, and this video supports that idea.
By nature, I'm a cautious person. I've seen many friends, family members, coworkers, and others pass away prematurely. The world is a dangerous place.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Why nearly every American was fooled to fear the sun
His video is long-winded, all of which is very entertaining, but this clip cuts to the chase:
Monday, June 9, 2025
Why are more than 300 people in the US still dying from COVID every week?
During the 2024-25 season, only 23% of adults aged 18 and older received the updated COVID-19 vaccine as of the week ending April 26, according to CDC data.
Among children, just 13% of them received the updated COVID vaccine over the same period, the data shows.
Dr. Gregory Poland, a vaccinologist and president and co-director of the Atria Research Institute -- which focuses on disease prevention -- said there are likely not enough people receiving the vaccine, which is contributing to the number of weekly COVID deaths.
Additionally, Poland said that immunity from COVID-19 vaccines wanes over time, increasing the likelihood of being infected.
This is why the current recommendation for those aged 65 and older is to receive two doses of the updated COVID vaccine six months apart.
Among children, just 13% of them received the updated COVID vaccine over the same period, the data shows.
Dr. Gregory Poland, a vaccinologist and president and co-director of the Atria Research Institute -- which focuses on disease prevention -- said there are likely not enough people receiving the vaccine, which is contributing to the number of weekly COVID deaths.
Additionally, Poland said that immunity from COVID-19 vaccines wanes over time, increasing the likelihood of being infected.
This is why the current recommendation for those aged 65 and older is to receive two doses of the updated COVID vaccine six months apart.
P.S. Wednesday is my 65th birthday.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Japan’s Stem Cell Scientists Claim Breakthrough in Parkinson’s Treatment
The gains were modest but meaningful. One patient improved by two stages on the Hoehn–Yahr scale, a widely used measure of Parkinson's severity. Another saw a 50% improvement in motor function during off-medication testing.
"It is a significant achievement that we have been able to confirm improvement in patients' symptoms," said Jun Takahashi, director of Kyoto University's Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, who is leading the research. "We hope to deliver this treatment to patients as soon as possible."
"It is a significant achievement that we have been able to confirm improvement in patients' symptoms," said Jun Takahashi, director of Kyoto University's Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, who is leading the research. "We hope to deliver this treatment to patients as soon as possible."
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Monday, May 26, 2025
Doing THIS for ONE Minute could Save your Life!
Correlation is not causality. It could be that healthier people are more likely to engage in brief vigorous activities.
Nevertheless, short vigorous exercise is likely to be beneficial. I prefer to ride my bicycle for 25 minutes.
I found the chart confusing because the bottom histogram is the number of people who met the criteria. The top of the graph shows a curved relationship between exercise and health.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Why Does Fentanyl Feel So Good?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6KnVTYtSc0
This is an old video. Kurzgesagt eventually took it down because the accuracy was criticized, but I think that it is interesting:
My doctor told me that if I take pain medication for actual pain, I should be fine, but if I take it for fun, then I would be in trouble. I took pain medication after surgery, but got off it as quickly as possible.
Monday, May 19, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The Biggest Chemical Cover-up in History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC2eSujzrUY&t=1980s
Before seeing this video, I was planning on buying a water purification jug.
The video makes me want to get a reverse osmosis system. I already have one, but it is broken.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
The Prehistoric Killer That Nearly Ended Civilization
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7u80DyDvDo
Eight thousand years ago, early Egyptian civilization was starting.
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Friday, May 2, 2025
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Friday, April 25, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Friday, April 11, 2025
Sunday, April 6, 2025
What Caused Today's Culture War?
This is an interesting discussion about how our brains work.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Disease Preparedness, and Supply Chains
Disease Preparedness, and Supply Chains:
This is an interesting discussion from five years ago just as COVID-19 was taking off in the United States.
Monday, March 10, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
This Is NOT An Anti Meat Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sVfTPaxRwk
I don't have a strong opinion on this matter. I believe animals should be treated humanely but without excessive costs.
I don't have a strong opinion on this matter. I believe animals should be treated humanely but without excessive costs.
We often attribute human characteristics to animals. However, humans have 86 billion neurons in their brains, while a chicken has only 200 million. Their thought processes are not like ours and are largely instinctual.
I've heard that dogs' brains are designed to remember what is good and bad, but they react primarily based on instinct and learned associations. Dogs have approximately 2.25 billion neurons, while cats have around 750 million.
Cows have about 3 billion neurons, and pigs have nearly the same as dogs.
This doesn't mean that animals can't suffer or shouldn't be treated humanely.
BTW, according to Google, ants have around 250,000 neurons, though I previously read that they have only 7,000. Their brains are so simple that they don't sleep. An ant cannot function outside of its group, as it depends on chemical signals from other ants to guide its behavior. If isolated, an ant will die. This is also true for other hive insects.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Friday, February 7, 2025
10 DEADLIEST Decisions in Human History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5zh8wssRY8
Some things would have been inevitable. Minus Columbus, Europe would have discovered the Americas eventually. The Vikings had a colony in Newfoundland in 1021 AD.
People can't be blamed for epidemics when the germ theory of disease was unknown.
The Story of Chunk the Groundhog. Narrated by Gardener Jeff.
Been watching this guy occasionally on YouTube for years. There are only so many videos of groundhogs I can find entertaining, but it is cute.
https://youtu.be/3nS6OqHT7aU?si=0FS3JbHHy_hsJsAS
The guy fortified his garden but started putting out vegetables for the groundhogs so that he could record them for his YouTube channel.
A long time ago my father advised to never feed wild animals. You make them dependent. Animals know how to find food. However, I'm more worried about rabies, which is a deadly disease and especially common among raccoons. I've saw a video of a kind old lady feeding a bunch of raccoons. This can be dangerous.
https://youtu.be/3nS6OqHT7aU?si=0FS3JbHHy_hsJsAS
The guy fortified his garden but started putting out vegetables for the groundhogs so that he could record them for his YouTube channel.
A long time ago my father advised to never feed wild animals. You make them dependent. Animals know how to find food. However, I'm more worried about rabies, which is a deadly disease and especially common among raccoons. I've saw a video of a kind old lady feeding a bunch of raccoons. This can be dangerous.
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Abigail Shrier: How the Gender Fever Finally Broke
When the history of 21st-century gender mania is written, it should include this signal entry: In 2020, a website called GoFundMe, usually a place to find disaster-relief appeals and charities for starving children, contained more than 30,000 urgent appeals from young women seeking to remove their perfectly healthy breasts.
Another entry, from June 2020: The New England Journal of Medicine, America's platinum medical publication, published a piece explaining that biological sex is actually "assigned at birth" by a doctor—and not a verifiable fact, based on our gametes, stamped into every one of our cells. In fact, biological sex ought to be deleted from our birth certificates—the authors claimed—because a person's biological sex serves "no clinical utility." Breaking news to gynecologists.
Public schools began asking elementary kids whether they might like to identify as "genderqueer" or "nonbinary." Any dissent from this gender movement was met with suppression. The American Civil Liberties Union's most prominent lawyer, Chase Strangio, announced his intention to suppress Irreversible Damage, my book-length investigation into the sudden spike in transgender identification among teen girls. "Stopping the circulation of this book and these ideas is 100% a hill I will die on," he tweeted. Weeks later, Amazon deleted Ryan Anderson's book criticizing the transgender medical industry.
Another entry, from June 2020: The New England Journal of Medicine, America's platinum medical publication, published a piece explaining that biological sex is actually "assigned at birth" by a doctor—and not a verifiable fact, based on our gametes, stamped into every one of our cells. In fact, biological sex ought to be deleted from our birth certificates—the authors claimed—because a person's biological sex serves "no clinical utility." Breaking news to gynecologists.
Public schools began asking elementary kids whether they might like to identify as "genderqueer" or "nonbinary." Any dissent from this gender movement was met with suppression. The American Civil Liberties Union's most prominent lawyer, Chase Strangio, announced his intention to suppress Irreversible Damage, my book-length investigation into the sudden spike in transgender identification among teen girls. "Stopping the circulation of this book and these ideas is 100% a hill I will die on," he tweeted. Weeks later, Amazon deleted Ryan Anderson's book criticizing the transgender medical industry.
Friday, January 31, 2025
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Dianna stands for the first time in 2 years!
I used to watch science videos by "Physics Girl." She has been debilitated by Long COVID for 2.5 years.
Re: Health benefits of pentadecanoic acid?
According to these videos, the benefits of pentadecanoic acid are not significant. Maybe I was duped by all the positive articles.
It would be nice to see more research.
On Sat, Jan 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM John Coffey <john2001plus@gmail.com> wrote:
I ran across an advertisement for a supplement called Fatty15, pentadecanoic acid. It is claimed that this is an essential fatty acid with many health benefits.https://www.google.com/search?q=health+benefits+of+pentadecanoic+acid&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1066US1066&oq=health+benefits+of+pentadecanoic+acid&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTINCAEQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAIQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAMQABiGAxiABBiKBTIKCAQQABiABBiiBDIKCAUQABiABBiiBDIKCAYQABiABBiiBDIKCAcQABiABBiiBNIBCDgzNjdqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8The company that sells this supplement charges $120 for a 90-day supply of 100 mg tablets. One hundred milligrams doesn't sound like much.However, this chemical is found in beef, dairy, and some fish. The table below is based on a 3.5-ounce serving:I won't eat 3.5 ounces of butter, but it doesn't seem that hard to get a 100 mg dose. That is equal to 0.4 ounces of butter.
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