My child is on continuous rifaximin but does not tolerate the addition of either inulin or PHGG (guar gum). What should I do?
If a child does not tolerate even tiny doses of inulin or PHGG, there is no option but to discontinue it.
My child is progressing nicely on continuous Rifaximin. When should I stop?
/in /by Dr. NAfter twelve months of continuous therapy, I recommend reducing rifaximin therapy to the monthly cycles of ten-day courses. If recovery stops again because of relapsing bacteria, I restart continuous therapy for the patient for another 6 months and then try to reduce to monthly cycles again. With more time, my hope is the monthly cycles of rifaximin might also be discontinued, with rifaximin only needing to be used occasionally.
My child is on the full protocol (continuous Rifaximin, fish oil, olive oil) and added daily VNS for 5 minutes a month ago. We haven’t seen any improvement in that at all? What should we do?
/in /by Dr. NIf there is little to no improvement with continuous rifaximin, the small intestine is overgrown with bacteria not sensitive to rifaximin. These organisms can be archaebacteria from the colon or bacteria from the oropharynx.nnAdding daily inulin (1/4 tsp per day) to the rifaximin can improve the response and trigger improvement.nnThe use of additional or different antibiotics would otherwise need to be guided by a gastroenterologist.
Is it safe to cook with Olive Oil?
/in /by Dr. NAbsolutely. Common cooking temperatures will not damage olive oil nor make it unsafe to consume. Adding olive oil directly to your food is the best way to maintain its full health benefit. High cooking temperatures will cause some phenol loss.n
What is the Cookie Test?
/in /by Dr. NThe Cookie Test is a way of determining if your child is not making eye contact because they are unaware that they are being addressed by someone, or if it is because they are choosing not to acknowledge the person for reasons such as shyness, defiance or anxiety. nnTo test this simply offer your child a desirable item such as a cookie or an ice cream. If the child looks at you and gives you their attention when you offer them the item, then they are aware and not lost in the fog of Autism. You can be reassured that on the occasions where your child is not acknowledging you it is not due to a overgrowth of intestinal bacteria and the sedating effects of propionic acid.
Can I cook with butter?
/in /by Dr. NYes, it is OK to cook with butter.
Can I use canola oil for cooking?
/in /by Dr. NYes. In addition to COOC-certified extra virgin olive oil, you may use Canola, Coconut or Palm Kernel oil for cooking as they have a neutral impact on the body.
What cooking oils are safest in respect to inflammation?
/in /by Dr. NTo keep things simple, I recommend only cooking at home with canola oil or extra virgin olive oil.
Can I use coconut oil for cooking?
/in /by Dr. NYes. In addition to COOC-certified extra virgin olive oil, you may use Canola, Coconut or Palm Kernel oil for cooking as they have a neutral impact on the body.
Can I use corn oil for cooking?
/in /by Dr. NIn an effort to reduce Omega 6 oil consumption I recommend that my patients cook and prepare foods with either COOC-certified extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, coconut oil, and palm kernel oil. However, as long as you are consuming the approved EVOO at the recommended daily dose it will protect you from the occasional use of other oils and fats used in cooking.