Should Rifaximin be taken on an empty stomach?
Rifaximin can be taken with or without food.
Is it OK to give the fish oil and olive oil while my child is taking the 10-day course of rifaximin?
/in /by Dr. NFish oil and olive oil are given every day regardless if your child is on rifaximin at the moment or not.
Can you crush Rifaximin and add it to something frozen like ice cream?
/in /by Dr. NYes, just do not mix the rifaximin with anything hot.
Are the ingredients (fish oil, olive oil and inulin) okay to be stored pre-mixed?
/in /by Dr. NI think pre-mixing the FO, EVOO, and inulin for a few days should not affect their potency.
What is a Prebiotic?
/in /by Dr. NA form of dietary fiber that induces the growth or activity of beneficial intestinal bacteria. The most common example is inulin which helps restore the normal balance of intestinal bacteria, especially among children.
Can we give other types of prebiotics along with inulin to improve gut health?
/in /by Dr. NNo, this is not necessary nor advisable. I prefer my patients avoid adding any additional fibers, supplements, or vitamins when under my care. I have tried other prebiotic fibers but none of them was able to produce the results that inulin did.
I am thinking about having a baby. Should I start The Nemechek Protocol before I get pregnant?
/in /by Dr. NI recommend that my female patients who consider becoming pregnant work towards normalizing their body’s inflammatory status many months before they plan to conceive. The Nemechek Protocol® for Autonomic Recovery (for adults) reduces a person’s excessive levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which in turn improves autonomic nervous system function. Reducing overall inflammation before pregnancy may improve fertility rates and limit complications such as pre-eclampsia and miscarriage. Supplementing fish oil and olive oil can also increase the mother’s neurological resilience against the intense physical and psychological stressors accompanying the delivery. nWaiting until a woman becomes pregnant before starting the process of inflammation reduction is not a good strategy. It may take three or more months to lower inflammatory cytokines substantially. It’s crucial to remember, rifaximin and vagus nerve stimulation are prohibited from use during pregnancy.nSpeak with your physician if you have any difficulties or medical questions during your pregnancy.
How soon can I start my infant on The Nemechek Protocol to prevent issues?
/in /by Dr. NIf there is any suspicion of bacterial overgrowth in the mother or older siblings (since they would also be colonized with the mother’s bacterial blend of my patient, the younger sibling), I generally do not recommend supplementing the newborn infant with inulin unless there are obvious intestine issues, and only after notifying the infant’s pediatrician. I would start with very small doses of 1/64 or less of powdered inulin fiber daily. Fish oil and olive oil are not required since the additional omega fatty acids required from each will be provided through the mother’s breast milk as long as she is taking each. When the child is old enough to eat regular food, I recommend they be supplemented in addition with fish oil and that their food is cooked in COOC-certified extra virgin olive oil to protect them from toxic omega-6 fatty acids that will inevitably seep into their diet.
Can I take fish oil while pregnant?
/in /by Dr. NYes, you can. During pregnancy, the mother transfers half of her omega-3 fatty acid stores to her child during the third trimester. This transfer provides the child with enough omega-3 fatty acids required for normal neurological development during their first year of life. The enormous transfer of a micronutrient signifies how vital omega-3 fatty acids are to healthy development.nnIf the mother’s diet is low in omega-3 fatty acids and high in inflammation-causing omega-6 fatty acids, the child may experience a similar imbalance of omega fatty acids during the third-trimester transfer. The omega fatty acid imbalance will further increase the inflammatory cytokine level within the mother and child and may further impair normal brain development in the child.nnAlways consult with your physician when supplementing with any product during your pregnancy.