In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Dr. Suzanne Humphries questions mainstream narratives surrounding polio and smallpox vaccines. Humphries suggests alternative factors like improved sanitation and nutrition contributed to the decline of these diseases.
She raises concerns about vaccine ingredients and potential contaminants like SV40 virus, endotoxins, and heavy metals. Humphries emphasizes proper nutrition and lifestyle choices as key to robust immunity. The episode also touches on the purported censorship and vilification of vaccine skeptics for dissenting views on vaccine safety.
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Suzanne Humphries delves into the complex history and various controversies surrounding polio and its vaccine, suggesting that the commonly accepted narrative of Jonas Salk’s vaccine being the sole savior is not entirely accurate.
The diagnostic criteria for polio changed in the 1950s, and Humphries indicates that the decline in reported cases might be due to changes in the definition of polio. She mentions that during Salk's year, 1954 to 1959, all vaccine companies had problems with live virus in their vaccines because Salk's inactivation curve was incorrect according to some scientists. Instead of praising Salk, Humphries argues that the polio vaccine narrative resembles childhood fables that are not entirely true.
Humphries links the decline of polio to factors beyond vaccination, such as sanitation, nutrition, living conditions, lead, and mercury poisoning from treatments at the time, and pesticide production. She argues that medical interventions contribute only about 3.5% to extended lifespans, with the rest due to overall improvements in living conditions.
After the introduction of the polio vaccine, there was an increase in paralytic cases, which were alternatively diagnosed as Guillain-Barré syndrome, Coxsackie virus, or Echovirus. Humphries suggests that environmental toxins like arsenic and mercurials, used in livestock treatments, could cause symptoms indistinguishable from polio.
Humphries also discusses the historical strain enhancement efforts by a Rockefeller lab, indicating human intervention can dramatically affect disease manifestation. Ad ...
History and Controversies of Polio and the Vaccine
The history of the smallpox vaccine and its role in the eradication of the disease is a complex and often contentious subject. While the vaccine is credited with ending the spread of a deadly illness, its development and implementation raised safety concerns and controversies that persist in discussions today.
Suzanne Humphries delves into the vaccine's origins, revealing that it involved using pus scratched into the belly of cows, which could lead to the animals becoming very ill. The same vaccine formulation was used from the 1700s through the 1900s, sometimes causing severe reactions in humans, including ulcers, fevers, necrotic arms, or the disease spreading. According to Humphries, tuberculosis became widespread after the vaccine was widely accepted in England, and it emerged as a side effect of vaccination.
Further complicating its history, the smallpox vaccines in use were often found to be contaminated with more bacteria and fungus than the smallpox virus itself, even into the late 20th century. For example, when super healthy soldiers participated in vaccine trials, the outcomes, including cardiac disease and other illnesses, were troubling enough to temporarily halt vaccination campaigns. Yet, Humphries notes, the government often responded to criticism by enforcing mandatory vaccination and by intimidating dissenting medical professionals.
The bad reputation of the smallpox vaccine, Humphries points out, was also due to reports of severe illnesses, deaths, and cardiomyopathies following vaccination. In fact, during the Dark Winter ...
Smallpox and Its Vaccine: History and Controversies
Suzanne Humphries explores concerns about the complexities and potential safety issues in vaccine manufacturing, including the use of troubling substances and contaminants, which raise questions about vaccine ingredients.
Humphries explains that vaccine production is a complex process that may include elements such as cow ulcers, tumor cells from animals, or monkey kidneys, alongside various nutrients, animal blood, and antibiotics used to keep these cultures alive. She illustrates that this complexity and the use of such diverse sources are not commonly understood by the public.
She details that the vaccine's mRNA contains a modification called pseudouridine, which prevents the immune system from rapidly destroying the vaccine. She also notes that some vaccines are made with bacteria like E. coli, and references the use of non-conventional ingredients such as rotten meat.
It was also revealed that there were higher quantities of bacteria and fungus in some smallpox vaccines than the actual smallpox virus. Vaccines made from questionable sources such as animal pus or human cadavers had been distributed globally.
Humphries brings attention to SV40, a contaminant found in polio vaccines now thought to be contagious among humans. She discusses how SV40 resides in tumors but not in surrounding tissues and may play a role in tumor propagation, connecting it with mesotheliomas and brain tumors from polio vaccination days.
SV40, along with other contaminants such as a staphylococcal endotoxin gene and two snake genes, were highlighted by Kevin McKernan as being found in COVID vaccines. These are regarded as potential contaminants that may have unintended or harmful effects. Stocks containing SV40 were used by manufacturers into the 1990s.
A long-term study tracking individuals infected with SV40 was stopped after 19 years, leading Humphries to imply that long-term effects of such contaminants are not adequately studied, as vaccine trials tend to be short-term.
Humphries and Rogan discuss that some vaccine components, such as aluminum, can contribute to severe food allergies. They also touch on the historical use of arsenicals and mercurials in medicine, noting harmful effects such as induced vomiting and neuropathy, which relate to concerns about the safety of mercury.
Humphries criticizes the use of mercury in vaccines like MMR and flu shots as an antimicrobial agent, especially given its hazardous classification ...
Vaccine Manufacturing and Ingredients, Including Potentially Harmful Substances
Suzanne Humphries delves into the significance of nutrition and lifestyle choices in enhancing immune function and their potential role in disease prevention, complementing vaccinations.
Humphries underscores the foundational role of nutrition in developing a robust immune system. For instance, she notes breast milk's unparalleled nutritional value, as it contains HAMLET, a protein with potential cancer-fighting abilities, and has the ability to combat pertussis and various bacteria. Moreover, breast milk transmits stem cells and activated T cells to the infant. Breastfed babies, Humphries points out, respond to vaccines with a more Th1-immune response, whereas formula-fed babies tend to have a more Th2-skewed response.
Suzanne Humphries highlights that stress, medication, and inflammation deplete vitamin C levels due to its role as an antioxidant. This depletion suggests that many may not receive sufficient vitamin C from their diets, particularly if their food choices are limited to items like chicken and lettuce. Symptoms like bleeding gums may indicate a deficiency in this essential nutrient, which also supports antiviral activities and maintains the integrity of collagen in various body tissues. Humphries advocates for vitamin C administration upon hospital admission, emphasizing its critical role in health.
She further discusses how glyphosate in wheat and added chemicals contribute to gut inflammation, which could affect bodily functions and immune responses. Humphries warns against fortified bread and milk that may not offer expected health benefits and the common deficiency in vitamin D, a nutrient important for immune strength.
Rogan and Humphries argue that commercial infant formulas may not effectively support a baby's immune system compared to breast milk and its constituents.
Humphries draws attention to historical examples of natural pathogen exposure contributing to immunity development, like natural immunity observed in native tribes without severe poliovirus manifestations. She also intimates that viral attenuation often occurs through natural processes, which could imply that natural immunity may offer superior protection. Humphries mentions how recurring exposure to the chickenpox virus in adults traditionally prevented shingles by continually boosting immunity.
Rogan introduces historical anecdotes from Humphries' book about methods like using apple cider vinegar to deter smallpox, noting old claims of doctors ...
Nutritional Factors and Immune Health in Disease Prevention
As discussed on the podcast, censorship and suppression of information are significant challenges for those questioning the mainstream vaccine narratives. Henderson and Rogan delve into the complexity behind the discussions of vaccine safety, efficacy, and the integrity of public health decisions.
Suzanne Humphries critiques the indemnification of vaccine producers and the quality of vaccine trials, describing them as inadequate and suggesting that critiques of vaccine safety are often dismissed or not taken seriously. She indicates that studies showing negative effects of vaccines, such as those highlighting adverse reactions in saline placebo studies, are rejected by the authorities, implying an active suppression of information.
Humphries also claims that the media, exemplified by CNN's portrayal of Andy Wakefield, often vilifies individuals who present research that contradicts the accepted vaccination narrative. She references Wakefield's retracted paper linking the MMR vaccine to autism and gastrointestinal issues, noting that subsequent studies found vaccine viruses in the guts of affected children.
Joe Rogan acknowledges the intense backlash that anyone voicing concerns about vaccine side effects faces and commends Humphries for her bravery in discussing the topic. Humphries shares anecdotes of her own experiences, including being labeled as a "Sith Lord" on Rational Wiki, to illustrate the hostility directed at vaccine skeptics. She also indicates that otherwise credible scientists have faced censorship and sanctions, with prominent voices being removed from social media platforms during the pandemic.
Humphries and Rogan address the potential ethical issues and biases within the medical community, such as the lack of open discussions around vaccine risks due to a preference for "settled science." They suggest that the omission of varying viewpoints, as well as the strong reactions to these dissenting views, point to institutional barriers that suppress debate.
Rogan discusses the societal repercussions of being labeled an "anti-vaxxer," indicating the social conformity pressure. Humphries anticipates personal attacks following her podcast appearance, showcasing the suppressive nature of public discourse on this topic.
Further complicating matters, government involvement in contacting social media platforms to remove specific content raises questions about the integrity and freedom of discourse in public health. Rogan discusses a book on vaccines with the same cover and name as a pro-vaccine book, suggesting intenti ...
Censorship and Suppression of Information Challenging Mainstream Vaccine Narratives
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