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

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.
William Banting – Father of the Low Carbohydrate Diet
William Banting was a carpenter and undertaker who first championed the idea that a diet low in carbohydrates had health…
April 7, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
Obesity Does Not Cause Heart Disease
The Problem According to the American Heart Association, more than 910,000 Americans still die of heart disease annually. And more than…
March 24, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Nice Program from BBC on the History of Low Carb
I recently found this program that aired on the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) 2 years ago about the history of low carbohydrate…
March 17, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Is The Atkins Low Carbohydrate Diet Safe?
Yes. How’s that for a definitive answer. The low carbohydrate approach advocated by Dr. Atkins is nothing new. It was…
February 27, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
Is Your Dog Getting Fat?
I was recently asked by a family friend for some advice on their choice of dog food. It seems their…
February 24, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Reverse Heartburn By Changing Your Diet
Heartburn is a very common problem that affects approximately 20% of the general public. It’s commonly associated with symptoms such…
February 19, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Your Heartburn Is Actually A Neurological Problem
Heartburn is a very common problem that affects approximately 20% of the general public. It is commonly associated with symptoms…
February 19, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
Low Fat Dieting Can Increase Heart Disease in Women
The Study The Women’s Health Initiative was a massive study launched in 1991 to evaluate the health benefits for women…
February 13, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
Children Are Developing Adult Onset Diabetes
Children Are Developing Adult Onset Diabetes. When diabetes strikes during childhood, it historically has been type 1 diabetes (also known…
February 3, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Excess Stomach Acid Mimics Hunger
It is not uncommon for individuals to occasionally feel hungry, weak and shaky or develop a ‘sour stomach’ between meals.…
February 3, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Shape Shifting
One of the most intriguing aspects about reducing your carbohydrate intake is the surprising sculpting effect it has on your…
February 3, 2011 by Patrick Nemechek, D.O.
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Author archive for Patrick Nemechek, D.O.

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

William Banting – Father of the Low Carbohydrate Diet

Obesity Does Not Cause Heart Disease

Nice Program from BBC on the History of Low Carb

Is The Atkins Low Carbohydrate Diet Safe?

Is Your Dog Getting Fat?

Reverse Heartburn By Changing Your Diet

Your Heartburn Is Actually A Neurological Problem

Low Fat Dieting Can Increase Heart Disease in Women

Children Are Developing Adult Onset Diabetes

Excess Stomach Acid Mimics Hunger

Shape Shifting

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