Yes. Tic often significantly improves with the rebalancing of the intestinal tract with either inulin or rifaximin. The onset, frequency and intensity of behavioral tics are related to overgrowth of intestinal bacteria as well as inflammation within the nervous system.n
The resolution of tics often occurs with a successful rebalancing of intestinal bacteria. If tics occur after someone has been on the protocol, I look for ways to improve gut balance, such as shifting from inulin to rifaximin or increasing rifaximin from monthly to continuous.
In my experience, tics will diminish and often wholly resolve within a few months when on the protocol. If the tics do not resolve, I’m looking for other sources of inflammation that might be fueling the tics. I’m primarily wondering if my current regimen adequately controls bacterial overgrowth.nnA word of warning, I have had many people referring to behaviors as tics which I disagreed were tics as all.
Unfortunately the protocol does not have much impact on tinnitus.
Tiptoe walking is an indication that there is low brain blood pressure. If this has only occurred after starting the protocol with inulin, then I suspect the dose of inulin is too high, or there has been a recent brain trauma (physical, emotional, or inflammatory).nnLow brain blood pressure can often increase anxiety. This could be seen as an increase in stemming, spinning, chewing, and OCD behaviors.
Seizures can negatively impact any aspect of development, not just speech. If seizures are generally well-controlled, the protocol is still effective in helping them recover. If the child has frequent seizures, recovery is often very slow.nOccasionally, seizures seem to improve after starting the protocol, but for the most part, the frequency of seizures seems unchanged and dependent upon medication for control.
Yes. The Nemechek Protocol will help many childhood issues because they all have similar origins, an overgrowth of intestinal bacteria and multiple mechanisms that fuel inflammation. In addition to helping children with developmental delay and cumulative brain injuries, The Nemechek Protocol is effective in reversing sensory issues, apraxia, and fine or gross motor issues.
If a child experiences an awakening after starting the protocol, their stemming or sensory issues may seem to increase. The increase in these behaviors and many other positive behaviors is because the child is more aware and connected to their environment.nnOver time the sensory or stimming behaviors will reduce with time. Sometimes vagus nerve stimulation is needed to help them resolve.
Yes.
Yes. The protocol can benefit everyone and has the ability to prevent future issues in siblings who do not currently have autism or any developmental disorders.