Yes, The Nemechek Protocol was initially designed to resolve many forms of autonomic dysfunction including POTS, neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, vasovagal syncope as well as generalized autonomic dysfunction. Dr. Nemechek was even awarded a U.S patent for The Nemechek Protocol to deal with autonomic dysfunction.nn
Pointing and waving are some of the early signs of neurological development. If these are not occurring, then developmental delay may be a factor. Other factors such as poor hearing may prevent a child from following instructions. Always seek the advice of your pediatrician if you believe there are any signs of developmental delay, as there might be an alternative explanation.
Platelets are an essential factor that helps people stop bleeding by forming blood clots. It is best to get permission from the specialists managing the platelet abnormality before starting the protocol.
The Plateau is when the child is experiencing significant improvement, but after several months the pace of recovery dramatically slows and may even stop altogether.
A Plateau is when bacterial overgrowth recurs either because the inulin is no longer effective or because the dose or schedule of dosing for rifaximin is no longer effective.nnIf I suspect my patient is experiencing inulin failure and has hit the plateau, I believe the best treatment course at this point is to discontinue inulin and treat the child with monthly courses of rifaximin. Inulin is not restarted after treatment with rifaximin since its beneficial effects have proven inadequate to control overgrowth.nnIf the plateau occurs while on monthly rifaximin, I then increase the dosing schedule to continuous, twice-daily rifaximin.
The most important factor causing a loss of improvement or a plateau in the rate of improvement is the loss of balance of the intestinal bacteria, not the dose of fish oil or olive oil.
Unfortunately, many children have developed a limited pattern of food preferences (the so-called picky eaters). While this can be frustrating and worrisome for parents, it resolves on its own over time. I recommend against adding vitamins to “make sure they get everything they need.” The importance of a wide variety of foods is less critical than most people think, and the high rate of fraud in the supplement industry provides the potential for harm. This is one of the major reasons I advise against supplementing with vitamins.
While I recommend trying to reduce inflammatory oils such as soybean oil, if daily doses of COOC-certified olive oil are provided to your child every day, the olive will completely protect the child from the inflammation these oils can cause. They will continue to recover with the protocol.
Unfortunately, there are no effective methods to getting children to eat a wide variety of foods. But don’t despair. With continued use of The Nemechek Protocol, children almost universally will expand their food choices to a normal range.
No specific laboratory studies are indicated in the evaluation of pica. However, your physician may check iron or zinc levels, as deficiencies in these are sometimes associated with this behavior.