Patrick Nemechek, D.O., Author at Nemechek Autonomic Medicine

If America Had Only Listened to Jack LaLanne!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJVEPB_l8FU&feature=player_embedded This guy was so ahead of his time.
February 8, 2012 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
Diarrhea, Urgent Stools and Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome
Our intestinal tract is home to billions of bacteria which are made up of 35,000-50,000 different strains. Each strains of…
January 5, 2012 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
In Older Adults, A Higher Cholesterol Level Is Associated with a Lower Risk of Death
Yes that’s correct; it’s not a typo! A recent study has demonstrated that a higher total cholesterol level is associated…
December 20, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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High Carbohydrate Diet Promotes Prostate Tumor Growth
A diet high in refined carbohydrates, like white rice or white bread, is associated with increased prostate tumor growth in…
December 11, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
Breast Feeding and Low Carb/High Fat Diets
Poor Breast Milk Production May Be A Sign of Inadequate Calorie Intake A friend of mine was asking about the…
December 8, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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U.S. Senate Allows Pizza to Remain Classified as a Vegetable
Wow, what would we do without the U.S. Senate? Through all their brilliance, Congress just blocked rules proposed by the USDA (U.S. Dept…
November 19, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Salt Might Not Be A Villian After All
There Doesn’t Really Seem to Be a Consensus About Salt The growing conflict surrounding health consequence of dietary salt (sodium; table salt)…
November 13, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Cut Down On ‘Carbs’ to Reduce Body Fat
A modest reduction in consumption of carbohydrate foods may promote loss of deep belly fat, even with little or no…
November 9, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Reduced Carbohydrate Diet Keeps People Feeling Full
A modest reduction in the amount of carbohydrates eaten, without calorie restriction and weight loss, appears to increase a sense…
November 1, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Common Link Suggested Between Autism and Diabetes
A review of the genetic and biochemical abnormalities associated with autism reveals a possible link between the widely diagnosed neurological…
October 20, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Put Diabetes In Remission
As we have all heard, more and more Americans are becoming obese which in turn is leading to increasing rates…
October 4, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Why Do I Crave Carbs When I Have a Headache?
The craving for carbohydrates when suffering a headache stems from the fact that many people commonly experience headaches from low blood flow…
October 1, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Do You Have Trouble Concentrating?
Psychologists are finding out that even when people try to focus on a task they tend to lose concentration within…
September 12, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Proton-Pump Inhibitor Therapy Induces the Symptoms it Is Used to Treat
Many individuals are placed on medications called proton-pump inhibitors (Nexiun, Prilosec, Aciphex) by their physicians for heartburn. These drugs do a…
September 7, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Bad Reporting, Mediocre Science and the Dangers of Foods
A recent study is being loudly quoted in the press with headlines such as “Processed Red Meat Intake Linked to Type…
September 3, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Weight Loss in Men Reverses Testosterone Deficiency
Low testosterone levels and symptoms of male sexual dysfunction due to obesity may be reversible with weight loss after bariatric…
August 29, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
Stomach Acid & Hunger
It is not uncommon for individuals to occasionally feel hungry, weak and shaky or develop a ‘sour stomach’ between meals.…
August 23, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Daytime Sleepiness Is Associated With an Increased Craving for Carbs Among Teens
Results show that the intensity of self-reported craving for carbohydrates increased in a linear relationship with the severity of subjective…
August 22, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Fish Oil’s Impact On Cognition and Brain Structure Identified in New Study
Researchers at Rhode Island Hospital’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center have found positive associations between fish oil supplements and…
August 18, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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“Pickles and Ice Cream” or Why You Crave Sweets
Why You Crave Carbohydrates, Salty or Sweet: Your Brain’s Need for Increased Blood Flow. Most people crave either salty or…
July 31, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Watch This Video If You Want Something to Smile About
I’ve been off grid for the last 2 months with various distractions and wanted to treat everyone to a refresshing…
July 21, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Carbs, Sport Drinks and Exercise
Many people drink sports drinks before or after exercising. These often contain a lot of carbohydrates (Gatorade = 30 grams, Powerade = 25 grams) which…
June 13, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Niacin Supplement Doesn’t Prevent Heart Disease
A recent NIH study assessing the effectiveness of Niaspan (a niacin supplement used to decrease triglycerides and raise HDL cholesterol)…
May 30, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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What Dr. N Eats…..
Had a nice lunch yesterday….. A small butcher block covered with a variety of italian meats, some chunks of delicious…
May 28, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Don’t Feed Your Kids McDonald’s Strawberry Lemonade
With summer coming on, a cold frosty lemonade from McDonald’s may sound refreshing and evoke some pleasant childhood memories but…
May 24, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Mummies and Atherosclerosis
A Brief Overview of Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a process of chronic inflammation of the cells lining the arterial walls. Overtime,…
April 24, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
30% of All Americans Have Fatty Liver. Do You?
What is Fatty Liver? Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a disorder of fat metabolism within the liver and affects…
April 21, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Fatty Liver or NAFLD
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a disorder of fat metabolism within the liver and affects approximately 1/3 of all…
April 21, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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A Reader Asks – “How Do You Know When You Are Done ‘Detoxing’ After Reducing Carbs?”
Wikipedia – “Detoxification (detox for short) is the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism, including,…
April 15, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
Misleading Science and Bad Reporting
This article in the LA Times was forwarded to me by friend who asked my opinion about it. The article…
April 13, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.

Author archive for Patrick Nemechek, D.O.

If America Had Only Listened to Jack LaLanne!

Diarrhea, Urgent Stools and Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome

In Older Adults, A Higher Cholesterol Level Is Associated with a Lower Risk of Death

High Carbohydrate Diet Promotes Prostate Tumor Growth

Breast Feeding and Low Carb/High Fat Diets

U.S. Senate Allows Pizza to Remain Classified as a Vegetable

Salt Might Not Be A Villian After All

Cut Down On ‘Carbs’ to Reduce Body Fat

Reduced Carbohydrate Diet Keeps People Feeling Full

Common Link Suggested Between Autism and Diabetes

Put Diabetes In Remission

Why Do I Crave Carbs When I Have a Headache?

Do You Have Trouble Concentrating?

Proton-Pump Inhibitor Therapy Induces the Symptoms it Is Used to Treat

Bad Reporting, Mediocre Science and the Dangers of Foods

Weight Loss in Men Reverses Testosterone Deficiency

Stomach Acid & Hunger

Daytime Sleepiness Is Associated With an Increased Craving for Carbs Among Teens

Fish Oil’s Impact On Cognition and Brain Structure Identified in New Study

“Pickles and Ice Cream” or Why You Crave Sweets

Watch This Video If You Want Something to Smile About

Carbs, Sport Drinks and Exercise

Niacin Supplement Doesn’t Prevent Heart Disease

What Dr. N Eats…..

Don’t Feed Your Kids McDonald’s Strawberry Lemonade

Mummies and Atherosclerosis

30% of All Americans Have Fatty Liver. Do You?

Fatty Liver or NAFLD

A Reader Asks – “How Do You Know When You Are Done ‘Detoxing’ After Reducing Carbs?”

Misleading Science and Bad Reporting

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