In the last week, my child has been having trouble urinating, is getting more aggressive and craving salt? What can cause this?

Pain or difficulty with urination should always raise the suspicion of a bladder (urinary tract) infection (UTI). I would recommend an evaluation by a physician.

Could bone broth be a substitute for glutamine?

No, bone broth is not a good substitute for glutamine.

Is Dr. Nemechek considering bringing out an audio book?

Yes! This project is currently underway and we will announce when the book is ready to be released.

Where can I buy the book?

You can purchase a copy of The Nemechek Protocol either on our website (international shipping is available) or on Amazon.

I have the original book, should I still buy the updated version?

Yes. The second book is a more detailed and comprehensive view of the protocol and includes all the new information I have learned since I wrote the original book. The second edition is double in size and covers anxiety, hyperactivity, and aggression in much greater detail.

What can we do while waiting for recovery to help our kids get more blood pressure to the brain?

While waiting for the brain to repair itself, there are a few things that can help boost low brain blood pressure. Increase fluids and salt in the diet, increase exercise (jumping on a trampoline, riding a bike), or lay flat occasionally (this eliminates gravity and increases blood pressure).

Does the Nemechek Protocol improve Brain Fog?

Yes, it can. “Brain Fog” describes a decrease in cognitive ability. The most common cause of this is an inability to regulate blood pressure in the brain correctly (cerebral hypoperfusion) and is a consequence of autonomic nervous system dysfunction.nnThe Nemechek Protocol was initially designed to help reverse chronic autonomic dysfunction in adults and was awarded a U.S. patent for this purpose.

Does breastfeeding interfere in protocol?

No, it does not.

I am breastfeeding my child. Can they get the components of the protocol from breastfeeding or do I need to give them the supplements?

If a mother is supplementing with fish oil and olive oil, her breast milk will contain higher amounts of the healthy omega fatty acids found in the oils. If the mother is consuming inulin, there will be no inulin present in the breast milk.

Can I take rifaximin while breastfeeding?

The rifaximin medication I prescribe to my adult patients to reverse intestinal bacterial overgrowth is not a treatment option during pregnancy as it is not approved for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. While pregnant or breastfeeding I recommend the use of inulin.nn