Covid-19 Two Years Later: Are We Following the Science We Already Knew?

The scientific literature was clear in 2020, and it still is: Lockdowns don't work. But, unfortunately, nobody was allowed to talk about it until now. So those of us who read the research and history books back then feel we may speak more freely without fear of disdain, ridicule, or censorship. We read the studies from the vaccine companies that clearly never looked at prevention or spread, only symptoms. We knew the previous studies on masks and quarantining showed they are no use. But things are changing.

The media and politicians are now having trouble maintaining their narratives. For instance, just recently in The Studies In Applied Economics Journal, a January 2022 paper entitled A LITERATURE REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF LOCKDOWNS ON COVID-19 MORTALITY by Jonas Herby, Lars Jonung, and Steve H. Hanke stated that "…during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns have had devastating effects. They have contributed to reducing economic activity, rising unemployment, reducing schooling, causing political unrest, contributing to domestic violence, and undermining liberal democracy. These costs to society must be compared to the benefits of lockdowns, which our meta-analysis has shown are marginal at best. Such a standard benefit-cost calculation leads to a strong conclusion: lockdowns should be rejected out of hand as a pandemic policy instrument." Their statement would have been taken off all social media and ignored by the mainstream press last year. This post will cover my previous observations about the pandemic over the last few years showing that the governments around the world did not “follow the science” as they claim.

Happy New Year

Giant multinational corporations have hijacked modern medicine. The same companies own the press, news media, entertainment, education, and, sadly, most politicians. They control the narrative. They cancel those who speak out; they blame the ineffectiveness of the inoculation on those who have not taken it, even though the most highly vaccinated states have the most cases, and the majority of current cases are in the fully vaccinated. We cannot count on a free press to curb corrupt politicians and corporations. But, we can take back our country and restore sanity. Let's make 2022 a better year by uniting to restore rational thought, getting medicine back in the hands of doctors, tuning out the mainstream news, and voting out politicians who don't understand that we are born with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Let’s remind out politicians that they can neither grant nor take these rights away.

The Season Of Hope

The holidays always bring more love, laughter, cheer, and peace for me, my family and friends. It has become increasingly more difficult because of all the fear mongering going on. I gave a message of hope last year by posting that things were not nearly as bad as everyone was led to believe. Once again, I bring tidings of comfort and joy that we are not dying in much greater numbers than usual. I will also share insights that Omicron is generally mild and has a much lower hospitalization and death rate than previous Covid variants. I will also discuss the main reason why the death rate is climbing, and what we can do to avoid an early exit. Lastly, enjoy the holidays and have a happy new year.

Do You Know What to Do If You Get Covid (Especially the Omicron Version)?

The reason I am writing this post today is that my 92-year-old father, who is vaccinated, recently had a fever and thought he might have Covid-19. I informed him that OTC tests are available, so I ran out and purchased one, and, thank God, he is negative. In the time we were waiting for the results (ten minutes), both he and my mother were wondering what they should do if he did have Covid.

They watch TV and the news constantly, so why do they not know anything about how important early intervention is? When I asked, they told me that none of the newspapers or news shows talk much about it. This was a shock to me, but admittedly, I don't do either of those regularly. Rather, I seek out any information I may need to help me in my daily life. So I thought I would talk a bit about what the news is apparently not covering.

The Declaration of Health Independence

Despite us all having unique personal versions of reality, politicians, media, entertainment, social media, search engines, and advertisers continually influence us into the specific beliefs they wish us to have. We have followed their advice (many times without even knowing it) and are in terrible health anyway. I say we consider declaring our independence from them and learn to take care of ourselves. It can be confusing and difficult, but it will pay off sooner than you think. This post will cover some of the background of how we got into this mess and two important things we can all start doing today to break free and get on the road to better health.

Coronaphobia, Herd Mentality, Opportunists, And The Dunning Kruger Effect

In December of 2020, Alisha Arora and some of her colleagues defined Coronaphobia as an excessive triggered response of fear of contracting the virus causing COVID-19, leading to accompanied extreme concern over physiological symptoms, significant stress about personal and occupational loss, increased reassurance, and safety-seeking behaviors, and avoidance of public places and situations, causing marked impairment in daily life functioning. In the paper, the author urges politicians and media personalities to refrain from scare tactics to minimize the condition. Additionally, recent events have resulted in a bombardment of virology, epidemiology, death statistics, immunology, PCR technology, public health policies, and more. Each subject is complex by itself; together these subjects intertwine in an endlessly confusing way. Our tendency to believe we have mastered a subject long before we have is called the Dunning Kruger effect. The combination of fear, the Dunning Kruger effect, and opportunists have created a dangerous situation that could lead to serious societal disunity and upheaval if we are not careful. This post will shed light on our current situation and offer some strategies to unite in a spirit of cooperation to fight the coronavirus madness.

A New Warning For Cigarette Smokers

I spend so much time talking about the dangers of processed carbohydrate consumption, I have neglected to talk much about the elephant in the room, cigarette smoking. I think I just assumed that people understand the perils of smoking. Perhaps I was mistaken. Keep in mind that cigarette smoking is different from vaping. But if you are a smoker, are you aware of how bad it is for your body? Your Mouth? Read on if you are curious.

Obesity Leads to More Covid-19 Deaths, But That’s Not the Whole Story

The combination of obesity, specific heart-health markers, and some metabolic measurements are collectively known as metabolic syndrome. Essentially our metabolism has a direct impact on our overall health and heart health specifically. The health implications are dire, not just for our cardiovascular systems. With Covid-19, obesity is strongly associated with increased severity of COVID-19 infections, even in the absence of other underlying health issues. In this post, I have included an interactive guide to all of the steps you need to include to improve your looks, mood, and energy level. Your "body composition" will take care of itself as you focus on the things listed in the guide. Best of all, your chances of dying from disease and infection will diminish.

Whether or Not to Get the Covid-19 Vaccine: A Controversy Founded in Misunderstanding

We are in the midst of heated times. The implication that unvaccinated people are dangerous is misguided, and I need to speak up. I present facts and ideas that you may not be aware of. I have nothing against vaccines personally and went out of my way to get certified by my state to provide them for anyone wanting one. I deem the matter a personal choice, and the law and medical ethics support this. I believe the risk from receiving the Covid-19 vaccination is probably minimal. The vast majority of us should take it without fear of harm. Like everything in life, individuals must weigh the pros and cons. The views expressed in this post are my opinions only. You should address concerns about the Covid-19 vaccination only with qualified medical professionals.

Is "Mask Mouth" Real?

Mask dissenters claim they are unhealthy for you, and a few have mentioned that they cause something called mask mouth. I had never heard of it, even though I am a dentist, so I did some digging. I will cover my observations and the science in this post to cover this new phenomenon.

Scott Solomons, DDSFebruary 27, 2021Covid-19, Masks, Mask Wearing, Mask Mandate, Mask Mouth, Gingivitis, Mouth Breathing, Carbon Dioxide, SkinComment

Six Simple Ways to Reduce your Inflammation and Strengthen Your Immune System to Fight Covid-19

It has been about one year since we started to hear about Covid-19. In that time, we have amassed tons of data on the disease. One thing is clear: the average person who dies from it has 2.6 underlying illnesses. Since most of our modern ailments are rooted in inflammation, I want to suggest six things you can do starting today to decrease it.

Coronavirus Pandemic Statistics: Have We Lost the Forest For the Trees?

When looking at anything, as the saying goes, one can lose the forest for the trees. When we focus on fine details, they can be ugly, off-putting, and frightening. No matter how beautiful the person, the skin is scary up-close, no exceptions. Imagine a world where we could only see the microscopic view of everybody’s skin at first, only to draw out later to see how attractive they are. The first impression would be universal disgust. So it is with the Covid-19 death data. My post today will look at the bigger picture to help us get a (hopefully better) perspective on the recent focus on death.

What Do Sunspots Have to Do With Pandemics Like Influenza and Covid-19?

As Covid-19 is dominating this respiratory illness season, the flu season has disappeared. It turns out that the flu virus does not conform to many known properties of infectious diseases. It can appear simultaneously around the globe and disappear just as quickly. Additionally, there may be a relationship between Covid-19 and influenza activity as well. Lastly, there is a link to solar activity, sunspot activity, and pandemics that I explore in this post.

Most Studies Find Masks Don't Make Any Difference and There May Be an Explanation Now

When tested, masks actually look very effective. The website called Smartairfilters.com is a treasure trove of information about air filtration systems and masks. They clearly show the effectiveness of masks, even the cloth home-made ones. Some of the better masks filter out 99.7 percent of all particles. With such convincing results, why do masks seem to be failing us? The paper entitled Masks Don't Work: A Review of Science Relevant to COVID-19 Social Policy may have the answer. They list numerous studies that all conclude that masks don't protect against contracting a whole host of illnesses. We will find out why in this post.

Two Recent Studies Show Extreme Lockdowns and Masks May Not Help and May Hurt

I want to unpack two recent studies associated with Covid-19. One is a study of new United States Marine recruits who underwent severe quarantine. The results may surprise you. The other is a public mask-wearing study from Denmark. They both refute the common advice to lockdown and wear masks. In this post, I will sift through the fine points and provide tangible takeaways.

Scott Solomons, DDSNovember 30, 2020Covid-19, coronavirus, Study, Lockdown, Quarantine, Mask Wearing, PCR, Social Distancing Comments

Vitamin D and L-Cysteine Together Are Very Effective Against Covid-19

Now that we are heading into winter in the northern hemisphere, many of us may experience lower vitamin D levels as the sun is no longer capable of helping us produce it. A promising study showed that using a form of vitamin D called calcidiol reduced the risk of ICU admission by 93% compared to the group that took no calcidiol in Covid-19 patients. But some people don’t respond to supplementation when their levels are already low. I will tell you how you can improve your production of active vitamin D, whether you should supplement, and how a commonly available supplement can really help.

Deaths from Covid-19 Versus Obesity: We Seem It Have Missed a Larger Epidemic

The death rate from obesity for the world is 60.14 per 100,000-almost as bad as the worst region for Covid-19! The United States is even worse at 71.95 per 100,000. How come our politicians have not locked us all in a health clinic and created a healthy weight reduction program until nobody dies from obesity? When we get rid of the current Covid-19 epidemic, it would be a great idea to start on the obesity epidemic. We can do this ourselves, we don’t need our politicians forcing changes. What do they know anyway? Their track record on health recommendations for us is a big part of our obesity epidemic. Let me explain.

Scott Solomons, DDSJuly 13, 2020Obesity, Covid-19, death Rate, FDA, Food PyramidComment

Some Bad News About The CDC, Misleading Media Coverage, and Further Good News About the Covid-19 Pandemic

I want to correct some bad information from the CDC I published recently. It turns out that the CDC publishes incomplete data. I have the new data and would like to talk about it. I also want to talk about why more testing, more cases, and less death are positive events in light of a pandemic.

Scott Solomons, DDSJune 29, 2020Covid-19, coronavirus, death Rate, CDC Comment

The Good News Regarding The Covid Epidemic You Deserve to Hear

Good news from the CDC regarding the Covid-19 pandemic!

Functional Medicine, General HealthScott Solomons, DDSJune 17, 2020Covid-19, PandemicComment

Gum Disease: An Overlooked Risk Factor For Death From Covid-19

The list of comorbidities on the CDC's Coronavirus pages is extensive. Still, distressingly, it does not include any references to oral infections. Adding periodontal disease would significantly increase the average number of comorbidities to 2.75. The reason for my distress is that their public health efforts will fall short. Here’s what you can do about it today.