A grounded, physiology-first approach to winter respiratory illness
Each winter, families brace for what feels like an inevitable cycle of coughs, fevers, congestion, and emergency room visits. In With the Wind – Show 194, Dr. Paul Thomas is joined by Lawrence B. Palevsky, MD for a timely and deeply clarifying conversation about why winter sickness is so common—and how parents can respond without panic.
Rather than defaulting to fear-driven narratives or symptom suppression, this episode reframes winter illness through the lens of physiology, inflammation, and the body’s innate intelligence.
Rethinking “Infection” During Winter Illness
Dr. Palevsky opens by describing what he is seeing clinically: widespread coughing, mucus production, fevers, rashes, and respiratory distress—often labeled as RSV, flu, pneumonia, or pertussis. He challenges the assumption that these symptoms automatically signal an external infection.
Instead, he explains that coughing and mucus are often protective mechanisms, helping the body move inflammatory material and irritants out of the airway. These irritants may include environmental toxins, poor air quality, and inflammatory byproducts of digestion.
Diet, Inflammation, and Mucus Production
Both presenters emphasize how winter lifestyle patterns intensify inflammation. Increased sugar and processed food intake, disrupted sleep, reduced sunlight exposure, and time spent indoors all place additional stress on the immune system.
Dr. Palevsky outlines why foods such as sugar, flour, dairy, and cold or processed foods can worsen mucus production during respiratory illness. He encourages warm, cooked foods—soups and stews in particular—to support digestion and reduce inflammatory load while the body heals.
Testing, Fear Cycles, and Public Messaging
Dr. Paul and Dr. Palevsky discuss the limitations of PCR testing and how test results are often interpreted without adequate clinical context. They note how media narratives and public health messaging can amplify fear during respiratory season, leading parents to panic rather than observe.
The conversation underscores the importance of watching the child, not the test, and responding to real physiological signs rather than labels.
Vaccines, Immune Stress, and the Precautionary Principle
The episode also explores vaccine-related topics, including flu shots, COVID-era experiences, pertussis outbreaks, and historical assumptions around “vaccine-preventable” diseases. Dr. Palevsky explains why he adopted the precautionary principle early in his career and why he no longer offers vaccines in his practice.
Dr. Paul adds perspective from his decades in pediatrics, sharing observations about immune response, transmission assumptions, and real-world outcomes.
When to Stay Home—and When to Seek Help
One of the most practical segments of the episode focuses on triage. Dr. Paul explains how hospital decisions are based not on test results, but on work of breathing and oxygen levels. He discusses the use of pulse oximeters and outlines when oxygen saturation becomes concerning.
Dr. Palevsky adds nuance by describing early signs of hypoxia—such as irritability—and points parents to a free “sick child” checklist on his website to help guide decision-making at home. Special attention is given to infants, particularly feeding ability and nasal congestion as indicators of respiratory status.
“The body is incredibly intelligent. What we’re seeing isn’t a failure of immunity—it’s the body trying to clear inflammation and toxicity the best way it knows how.”
This episode offers families a calm, confidence-building framework for navigating winter sickness. By focusing on inflammation, observation, and physiological cues—rather than fear or suppression—Dr. Paul Thomas and Dr. Lawrence Palevsky empower parents to respond thoughtfully and appropriately during respiratory illness season.
Winter sickness may be common, but panic doesn’t have to be.
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When Institutions Withdrew, Early Treatment Emerged Elsewhere
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A Journey Back to Holistic Wisdom
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Dr. Sherri Tenpenny’s Background and Approach
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A Personal Catalyst for Research
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The Road to COVID Control
Dr. McCullough traces policy and planning back to the Bioshield Act of 2003 and the PREP Act of 2005, noting how these laws laid the groundwork for today’s emergency health framework. He explains that few were paying attention until the world was already sick, but the documents, funding channels, and networks enabling a rapid vaccine rollout were years in the making.
Developing Early Treatment When Institutions Failed
At the height of the crisis, when hospitals had no outpatient guidelines, Dr. McCullough worked with leading physicians nationwide to create the first early treatment protocol for COVID-19. Published in The American Journal of Medicine, his McCullough Protocol became the journal’s most-cited paper, offering a life-saving, multi-drug approach. The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) later adopted it, filling a vacuum left by federal agencies that, according to McCullough, “fell down completely.” Nutrient-Dense Recipes and Prevention for Children’s Wellness
Introduction
In this Pediatric Perspectives episode of With the Wind, Dr. Paul welcomes internationally renowned chef, restaurateur, and author Pete Evans. Known for his passion for whole foods and healthy lifestyles, Pete joins the conversation to discuss his new book Healthy Food for Healthy Kids and share practical wisdom for parents seeking to nourish their children.
Dr. Paul opens by highlighting his own journey as a pediatrician who often relied on store-bought baby food. Reading Pete’s recipes for nutrient-dense, kid-friendly meals inspired him to reflect on the importance of preparing food that truly supports children’s growth and health.
Pete Evans explains that his approach to nutrition stems from both his career as a chef and his role as a father. Prevention, he emphasizes, is the cornerstone of his philosophy: “when people really want to make a change to their health, it’s because they’ve faced a diagnosis or a challenge. My goal has always been prevention.”
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Looking Back at Measles Before Vaccines
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Dr. David Brownstein has spent decades treating patients with integrative approaches that focus on root causes of disease rather than symptom suppression. In this conversation, he explains why iodine is essential for every cell in the body and particularly concentrated in glandular tissues such as the thyroid, ovaries, uterus, breast, prostate, and pancreas.
The discussion also covers the history of iodized salt — once hailed as a public health miracle in preventing goiter — but why it is insufficient to meet the body’s needs. Dr. Brownstein describes how modern farming methods, soil depletion, and environmental toxins have exacerbated iodine deficiency in the population.
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Theresa Wrangham’s Background
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Understanding the 1986 Act
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Awakening Through Research
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How One Holistic Doctor’s Journey Is Changing the Conversation on Childhood Viral Illness and Immunity
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Dr. Brownstein’s Background and Turning Point
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An Oncologist's Warning
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Challenging the Medical Status Quo
According to Dr. Stoller, the modern medical model no longer serves the purpose of healing. Instead, it has become what he calls a “pharmaceutical management system.” Doctors are often trained to follow protocols without question—an approach that, he argues, leaves patients increasingly sick and dependent. Good Food for Good Health
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Why vulnerable patients are paying the price for untested medical assumptions
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Empowering Families to Defend Their Medical Freedom
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Nurturing Your Child’s First Year with Trust and Confidence
Bringing a new life into the world is both joyful and overwhelming. On With the Wind with Dr. Paul – Show 173, Dr. Paul welcomes integrative physician Dr. Kelly Sutton for a powerful conversation designed to equip parents with confidence, discernment, and peace as they care for their babies during the first year of life.
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On this week's episode of With the Wind, Dr. Paul is joined by experienced midwife Salli Gonzalez to discuss the advantages and considerations of home birth. With over 16 years of midwifery experience, Salli shares her personal journey and professional expertise in helping families achieve safe and empowering birth experiences at home.
A Personal Journey into Midwifery
Salli Gonzalez’s path to midwifery began with her own birth experiences. After her first hospital birth, she sought a more personalized and natural experience for her second child, which led her to a birth center. The experience was life-changing and ignited her passion for midwifery.
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