Can we use grapefruit seed extracts if rifaximin is not available?
Grapefruit seed extract is generally not potent enough to reverse SIBO enough to allow neurological recovery.
How about Greek oils? As we already have an answer for Spanish oils.
/in /by Dr. NMy recommendations are the same for any country that produces olive oil. Purchase your olive oil from a smallish, producer and you can’t go wrong.
My son grinds his teeth, and he often puts his hand on his chin and moves his jaw up and down. Will the Nemechek Protocol address this?
/in /by Dr. NYes, the protocol will help behaviors such as this to resolve.
Is it okay to give newborns gripe water or SIMETHICONE drops?
/in /by Dr. NGenerally, these are safe to use but I recommend discussing this with the child’s pediatrician.
My child is very small for their size. Can the protocol help them grow more normally?
/in /by Dr. NThere is some research suggesting that bacterial overgrowth of the small intestinal tract can interfere with the normal growth of a child in terms of height and weight. My clinical experience supports this research. I have seen many children who are small for their size experience 3-5 inch growth spurts in as little a 3-6 months.
Can the Nemechek Protocol heal or even reverse gum disease and gum recession?
/in /by Dr. NYes, it often can. Bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine is associated with altered bacteria (dysbiosis) within the throat and mouth. Reversal of bacterial overgrowth usually improves the bacterial balance in the mouth. The result is healthier gums, stronger teeth, and fewer cavities.
Can hair tissue mineral analysis help in determining the deficiencies in kids especially those with autism?
/in /by Dr. NI do not believe hair analysis is necessary in managing autism. Autism is a chronic neurological inflammatory condition, not an issue with micronutrients.
Does the protocol fix bad breath?
/in /by Dr. NI have had many patients report that the protocol has improved chronic bad breath (halitosis). Bad breath is often rooted in an unhealthy imbalance of bacteria within the mouth and the protocol can be effective at resolving the bad breath.
Does The Nemechek Protocol work for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis?
/in /by Dr. NYes. The Nemechek Protocol for Autonomic Recovery is designed to reduce elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and the presence of abnormally primed M1- microglia. These 2 pathological processes prevent recovery from brain injury, interfere with neuronal/synaptic pruning, interfere with brain development in utero, and are a key feature of the neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS). It is capable of reversing a wide range of chronic neurological conditions (migraine and cluster headaches, chronic fatigue, generalized anxiety, depression/PTSD, ADD/ADHD) as well as intestinal disorders (heartburn, reflux, IBS, constipation, diarrhea, etc.), and it’s potent anti-inflammatory effect substantially reduces symptoms associated with autoimmune disorders (Crohn’s, psoriasis, MS, rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s, etc.)
How can brain inflammation decrease if my child is injuring himself by banging his head frequently?
/in /by Dr. NMost brain traumas will trigger a short-lived release of healthy, tissue-repairing inflammation. If a child is on the Nemechek Protocol, the excessive inflammation which contributes to autism and developmental delay will be suppressed. The healthy tissue-repairing inflammation from the injury will not impair further recovery. The neurological damage from the head traumas can slow the healing of symptoms from cumulative brain injury (aggression, anxiety, hyperactivity and constipation).