As I discuss in the book, stool testing from a sample from the rectum does not represent the bacterial overgrowth issues present within the small intestine. Furthermore, we can only grow a minority of the bacteria that live within the intestinal tract, so how meaningful can a stool analysis from the distal colon be? I vigorously oppose the use of any probiotics in the treatment of any child with autism or any developmental disorder.

Increased frequency of stool without diarrhea is generally nothing to worry about. Sometimes increased frequency of stooling when on the protocol might be from the amount of oil the child is consuming. I recommend my patients double-check the amount of oil they are given by looking at the table in the book (also available in the Nemechek Navigator). Adjust doses if necessary, and then I recommend giving the fish oil and olive oil at separate times.

Many issues can trigger a worsening of behaviors, such as stemming, that will need to be addressed to get recovery back on track. Oftentimes these issues go undetected by parents simply because the child cannot communicate that they may be experiencing pain or discomfort. Things like dental, sinus, bladder, ear infections, or severe allergies can derail the recovery and have a major impact on behaviors. nnThis is not a relapse or a regression. When this occurs, it is either because the child is in pain or a drop in blood pressure to their head from another source. There may be an obvious trigger like a recent trauma or stressful event, but the child needs a medical examination to rule out other sources in many cases. The most common trigger I see in my office is dental issues. Getting an x-ray and having your child assessed by a professional is the recommended course of action. Please see the included checklist for common triggers.

The short answer is that I believe they will not. Let me explain.nnIn the early 2000s, scientists discovered that humans produce stem cells throughout life. Before this discovery, they believed that stem cell production stopped at the time of birth. We now know that stem cells circulate freely within the bloodstream and are produced within the tissue of every organ, including the central nervous system. nnThe primary problem is that chronic inflammation with the body lessens the capacity of stem cells to repair and rejuvenate tissue correctly. Simply infusing stem cells into the bloodstream has been shown repeatedly not to have any significant benefit if infused into an individual with chronic inflammation. The infused stem cells will fail to function because of the inflammation, just as naturally produced cells do.nnSince The Nemechek Protocol lowers inflammation throughout the body, it will predictably improve natural stem cell function. Our protocol can give you the same theoretical benefits of stem cell infusions without the medical risk or excessive expense.