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In this clinical discussion, Dr. Patrick Nemechek describes postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) as an injury to the autonomic nervous system. In his framework, POTS involves a combination of autonomic problems that can produce low blood pressure to the brain along with an exaggerated heart rate response. He also emphasizes that, in his clinical interpretation, […]

Many people are told certain foods are “inflammatory”—nightshades, gluten, spices, tomatoes, dairy, chocolate, even fruits and seasonings. In this video, Dr. Patrick Nemechek (The Nemechek Protocol™) argues that, in most cases he sees clinically, the food itself is not inherently “inflammatory.” Instead, he describes an underlying gut and nervous system problem that makes otherwise ordinary

In this video (published June 22, 2023), Dr. Patrick Nemechek shares how he thinks about long COVID through the lens of chronic inflammation. Drawing from his prior career as an HIV clinician and researcher, he describes a pattern he believes is emerging in some people after COVID: ongoing inflammatory stress that persists because the intestinal

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder—meaning the immune system mistakenly targets the body’s own tissue rather than focusing on threats such as bacteria or viruses. In Hashimoto’s, the targeted tissue is the thyroid gland. In this clinical review, Dr. Patrick Nemechek discusses how autoimmune disorders are commonly thought to involve a genetic predisposition that may

In this video (published 2021-02-21), Dr. Patrick Nemechek reviews a small pilot trial he proposes for people with persistent symptoms after COVID-19 (“long haulers”). He describes how a wide range of symptoms can remain for months after infection and explains the rationale for focusing on autonomic nervous system dysfunction (dysautonomia) as one potential contributor. This

Relapse after treating small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can be discouraging—especially when a short course of rifaximin leads to noticeable improvement, only for symptoms to return weeks or months later. In this video, Dr. Patrick Nemechek shares how he thinks about SIBO relapse clinically, and how he separates “expected” relapse patterns from relapses driven by

Note: This article is a human-review proposal based solely on the provided video transcript of Dr. Patrick Nemechek’s discussion. It summarizes his comments and interpretations and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. In this research review, Dr. Patrick Nemechek discusses a paper that examined whether developing COVID is associated with a higher likelihood

Many people can point to a single “big event” that changed their health—an accident, a major illness, or a severe concussion. But in Dr. Patrick Nemechek’s clinical framing, a large neurologic hit isn’t the only pathway to lingering symptoms. In this video, he explains a phenomenon he calls cumulative brain injury, which he notes is

In this video (published March 22, 2018), Dr. Patrick Nemechek discusses a pattern he commonly sees in practice: people with bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) who notice stool changes—especially constipation—after using interventions such as inulin or rifaximin. In his explanation, those changes can be confusing because it may feel like something “caused” constipation when, in his view,

In this video, Dr. Patrick Nemechek (inventor of the Nemechek Protocol™) explains how he thinks about bacterial overgrowth and why he uses inulin in some patients and rifaximin (Xifaxan® in the U.S.) in others. His discussion is grounded in a practical clinical framework: the bacteria that normally live in the upper intestinal tract (small intestine)

A common question Dr. Patrick Nemechek hears is: how can you know how to treat small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) if you don’t do a breath test to determine whether hydrogen or methane is present? In this video, Dr. Nemechek lays out a practical, physiology-based rationale for management that he uses in his clinic. He

Why do some people recover from concussions and other brain “hits,” while others seem to stay stuck for years? In this video, Dr. Patrick Nemechek walks through a mechanism-focused explanation using an animal study framework and his clinical observations, emphasizing a proposed role for gut bacterial imbalance (SIBO) in changing how the brain’s immune cells

In clinic, Dr. Patrick Nemechek says it’s common for families to come in to discuss a child’s concerns (such as ADHD) and then, near the end of the visit, ask a bigger generational question: “One of their parents had Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s— is there a way to prevent that from happening?” In this video (published

Educational medical disclaimer: This article summarizes a clinical discussion by Dr. Patrick Nemechek and is for general education only. It is not medical advice. Vaccination decisions and timing should be made with your child’s clinician, taking into account individual history, risks, and local guidance. In clinical visits, Dr. Patrick Nemechek says he commonly hears a

Many people start treatment for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) expecting a one-time “cure.” In this video, Dr. Patrick Nemechek emphasizes a different way to think about it: in his clinical experience, SIBO management is often about controlling the pattern until the next relapse, rather than eliminating it permanently. He also describes why remission after

In this video, Dr. Patrick Nemechek discusses his general clinical approach to using rifaximin in adults as part of his broader framework for microbiome management and recovery from chronic neurological problems—especially autonomic-related symptoms. He focuses on practical questions patients and clinicians often have: what rifaximin is (in his description), what it is intended to do

Dr. Patrick Nemechek uses the term “SIBO fingerprint” to describe a practical, patient-specific pattern: the particular symptoms that improve when you treat small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and the same (or similar) symptoms that may return later if you relapse. In his clinical framework, the goal isn’t just to feel better during treatment—it’s to identify

Many patients and parents have been taught that you must “prove” a condition with a test before you can treat it. In this talk, Dr. Patrick Nemechek explains why that assumption often breaks down in real-world medicine—especially for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). He outlines what SIBO is, why it can drive body-wide inflammation, and

Emotional trauma is often discussed as a psychological experience—but in Dr. Patrick Nemechek’s clinical framework, intense and intensely negative emotional events can also create a form of physical brain injury. In this video, he describes how autonomic dysfunction related to emotional trauma can “damage the brain,” and he compares this pattern to a concussion. Importantly,

Publication date: 2024-09-15 In this research update, Dr. Patrick Nemechek discusses a pattern he has been watching since SARS-CoV-2 (COVID) emerged: some patients develop a persistent, long-haul inflammatory phase that does not return to baseline, and that ongoing inflammation appears tied to a distinct form of intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”). In Dr. Nemechek’s framework, this

In this science review, Dr. Patrick Nemechek (inventor of The Nemechek Protocol™ for autonomic dysfunction, autism, and developmental disorders) describes inflammation through the lens of autonomic nervous system damage. His central message is that the brain’s autonomic control—especially the parasympathetic signal traveling through the vagus nerve—functions as a critical “brake” on inflammatory activity. He frames

Hemoglobin A1C (often shortened to “A1C”) is one of the simplest blood tests in modern medicine—yet it’s frequently misunderstood, especially when the result falls into the “pre-diabetic” range. In this video, Dr. Patrick Nemechek explains what the number actually represents, why it’s a powerful risk marker, and why he does not view pre-diabetes as something

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In this scientific review, Dr. Patrick Nemechek of Nemechek Autonomic Medicine (inventor of The Nemechek Protocol™) describes a clinical framework in which chronic depression is best understood as a chronic inflammatory condition in the brain. He explains that what begins as an injury—sometimes emotional, sometimes physical—can become persistent when the body is in an ongoing

In this clinical overview, Dr. Patrick Nemechek discusses how he uses rifaximin (spoken as “raxin/refax”) to help reduce inflammation that he believes is commonly driven by intestinal bacterial overgrowth. In his framework, the goal is not simply to “block inflammation” with broad anti-inflammatory drugs, but to identify where inflammatory signaling is coming from and work

Many people associate stroke recovery with regaining movement or speech through rehabilitation. In Dr. Patrick Nemechek’s clinical view, that focus often misses a large part of what patients experience months after a stroke: persistent brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, depression, constipation, reflux, and a general sense that “everything is off.” In this video, Dr. Nemechek discusses

In Dr. Patrick Nemechek’s clinical experience, a growing number of adults are being told they have “new” high blood pressure—sometimes alongside new findings like pre-diabetes—and they’re quickly started on medication. Then a frustrating pattern follows: the medication makes them feel unwell, and at the next visit the office blood pressure reads even higher, prompting additional

In the Nemechek Protocol, one of the most common concerns parents raise is: “We’ve been doing the oils and inulin, but my child doesn’t seem to be getting better.” In this clinical review, Dr. Patrick Nemechek explains how he thinks through a lack of progress over months—especially when families focus on the wrong variables. In

Sudden hair loss can be alarming—especially when it seems to show up over a week or two, such as a noticeable increase in hair in a brush or shower drain. In this video, Dr. Patrick Nemechek focuses on sudden-onset shedding rather than long-term thinning patterns like male pattern baldness. He outlines a practical way to

In this research update, Dr. Patrick Nemechek emphasizes a central clinical theme in his work: recovery from neurological injury is “all about inflammation.” In his framework, many people should recover from common non-bleeding brain insults—such as minor traumatic brain injury (concussion) and even “sub-concussive events”—within weeks to a couple of months if the body is