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Stuttering is becoming a more common symptom among patients seeking out my help for autonomic dysfunction as well as chronic post-COVID symptoms. Seems it might be related to SIBO.
Are Stuttering and Stammering Caused by SIBO? Read More »
Excellent paper demonstrating how low heart rate variability (HRV) is associated with increased inflammation. High-frequency heart rate variability (HF-HRV) had the strongest inverse relationship with proinflammatory cytokines. HF-HRV represents the functionality of the vagus nerve, the conduit of all parasympathetic signaling. The vagus nerve can lose function because of chronically elevated blood sugar, chemotherapies, and ironically chronic
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It’s no secret that antibiotics are one of the most common treatments for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), but a recent study reported better control of bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine (SIBO) with repeated monthly 10-day courses of antibiotics than a single 10-day course of an antibiotic. “This is exactly what I have discovered
Monthly Courses of Antibiotics are More Effective for SIBO Read More »
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has a wide range of potentially powerful effects. Another study has demonstrated increased stroke recovery when VNS is combined with physical therapy. The study involved 19 rehabilitation centers within the U.S. and U.K. and involved 108 participants. The patients whose strokes had occurred an average of 3 years prior whose received
VNS Increases Neurological Recovery Even Years After Stroke Read More »
Using transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) for 2 minutes, 3 times per day reduces inflammation markers in the bloodstream and improves symptoms from psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. In addition to other studies showing benefits in rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease, this study provides additional evidence that tVNS may be an effective anti-inflammatory therapy for
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Improves Psoriatic Arthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis Read More »
We are proud to present our final data of our study looking at benefit of vagus nerve stimulation in COVID-19 hospitalized patients performed in Buenos Aires, Argentina. While the data has not been officially accepted for peer-reviewed publication yet, I felt it was important to release this data while the slow wheels of academia decide
I am proud to announce the acceptance of our paper entitled Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation is Associated with Lower Mechanical Ventilation and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients: An Interim Safety Analysis in the Journal of Clinical & Experimental Immunology. Patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 and hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia face a wide variety of physical damage which
We now have 6 free downloadable awareness posters promoting The Nemechek Protocol®. Feel free to download and post them in your office, break room or clinic. Posters are available on our web site and our Facebook page.
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On July 2nd, 2019 Dr. Nemechek was granted U.S. Patent No. 10,335,396 for “Methods of Reversing Autonomic Nervous System Damage”. The patent application was submitted October 2016 and outlines the specific elements of The Nemechek Protocol® as well as additional therapeutic variations. The Nemechek Protocol® is able to achieve significant reductions in systemic and central
Dr. Nemechek is Awarded U.S. Patent for The Nemechek Protocol® Read More »
Dear Followers of The Nemechek Protocol®, The Nemechek Protocol requires the consumption of extra virgin olive oil as a key piece of medical therapy, and I believe the COOC-certification is essential in order to maintain the remarkable improvements in health many of you have experienced. The COOC-certification process is stricter than international standards and it
Important Update about COOC-Certified Olive Oils Read More »
You might be aging too fast … from how you cook your food. The manner and the temperature in which we cook our food have a large impact on our brains and body. Higher cooking temperatures form unnatural and unhealthy substances referred to as advanced glycation end products. These substances are ironically abbreviated as “AGEs”
Hashimoto’s, Crohn’s, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis are names of common conditions known as autoimmune disorders. Autoimmune disorders are the result of the dysregulation of the immune system, but why do some people get these disorders when others do not? We now understand how most autoimmune disorders are being triggered by inflammation and Autonomic Nervous System
Triggering Autoimmune Disorders Read More »
Headaches come in many forms It is important to find out where are someone’s headaches located, and what time of the day do they start? Some headaches affect the front or the back of the skull, some start with tight neck muscles and pain that travels, others start when someone first wake ups while they
Understanding Headaches Read More »
Too many people are too hungry, and the result is a dangerous process called overnutrition. Overnutrition doesn’t mean just too much nutrition, it means damage to the body by eating too much of a nutrient or substance. Examples disease cause by nutrients are blindness from vitamin A toxicity, heart failure from vitamin E toxicity, hypothalamus
Are You Too Hungry? Read More »
For many of us, gluten intolerance is “all in our head”. The key to the problem is silent Autonomic Nervous System dysfunction in our brain. Gluten is a protein molecule found in wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten gives dough elasticity, helping it rise and often gives food a chewy texture. Some individuals become sick eating
Gluten Intolerance is All in Your Head (i.e., Brain) Read More »
I meet people who tell me they are “just” pre-diabetic. They aren’t too worried because they’ll “just” start pills or insulin shots to manage things when they “get” diabetes. They don’t understand they are missing their opportunity for crisis management. Diabetes is diagnosed when the blood sugar hemoglobin A1C is 6.5 or greater. “Pre-Diabetes” is
Are you “Pre-Diabetic”? If so, your house is on fire! Read More »
Are we making ourselves sick with the types of sweeteners that we drink? We understand that obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer is associated with high sugar consumption. In response, many Americans are using various sugar-substitute products in their drinks as a way to cut sugar consumption. Unfortunately, sugar substitutes have unique problems of their
What sweetener do you put in your coffee? Read More »
My job as a doctor is to reverse disease, not just cover it up. We have become too reliant on the quick fixes of pills, injections, and gadgets to manage the symptoms of our chronic health conditions. Those quick fixes are not working out so well for us in the long run. Despite advanced technologies,
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“Deceptive Health” is a big problem in medicine for adults and children. I often ask patients if they are healthy and they say yes, because their lab tests are normal and they sleep OK. But when I ask if they take any pills, they reveal they are on medications that manipulate their blood pressure, diabetes,
Deceptive Health: Are you really “healthy” on all those pills? Read More »
New Studies A recently published study shows that increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids (i.e., fish oil or flax seed oil) has a positive impact on memory on young adults. Previous studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil have a positive impact on mood and cognitive functioning as well. Omega-3 fatty acids
Fish Oil Helps Mood, Memory and Cognitive Functioning Read More »
We all want to live a healthy and balanced life. However, our busy lifestyles have left many of us tired, sick, and stressed out. We know the standard advice is to eat better, reduce stress, and get more sleep. Unfortunately, many of us are past the point of simple fixes and we need medical solutions
The Importance of Finding Balance Read More »
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJVEPB_l8FU&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] This guy was so ahead of his time.
If America Had Only Listened to Jack LaLanne! Read More »
Put Diabetes In Remission – Introduction As we have all heard, more and more Americans are becoming obese which in turn is leading to increasing rates of Type II Diabetes Mellitus (high blood sugar). In response to this epidemic, patients are told by their doctors, the newspaper, radio and TV shows, and public health campaigns
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I’ve been off grid for the last 2 months with various distractions and wanted to treat everyone to a refresshing reminder that “aging is in the mind of b-older”. This is world’s first senior citizen lip dub video. It’s set to Michael Bublé’s “Feeling Good” and performed by the residents of Clark Retirement Community in East Grand
Watch This Video If You Want Something to Smile About Read More »
Heartburn is a very common problem that affects approximately 20% of the general public. It’s commonly associated with symptoms such as bloating after meals, belching, a burning sensation of the stomach or in the center of the chest, a bitter taste in the mouth and regurgitation of stomach acid. Most people assume heartburn (otherwise known
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Heartburn is a very common problem that affects approximately 20% of the general public. It is commonly associated with symptoms such as bloating after meals, belching, burning of the stomach or below the breastbone (sternum), bitter taste in the mouth and regurgitation of stomach acid. Most people assume heartburn (otherwise known as GERD or gastroesophageal
Your Heartburn Is Actually A Neurological Problem Read More »
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Weight Loss With A Low Carb Diet Reduces Blood Pressure A reduction in carbohydrate consumption has been shown to be more effective in lowering blood pressure than eating a low fat diet. The study compared low a carbohydrate diet with a low fat diet that was combined with a weight loss drug. The low carbohydrate
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What Does A Family History of Diabetes, High Blood Pressure or Heart Attacks Really Mean? I’ve spoken with many patients who worry about their health and that of their children because there seems to be a strong family history of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or even heart attacks. Their concerns are obvious but
Family History of Diabetes, High BP or Heart Attacks? Read More »
What is Gout? Gout is a common form of arthritis that has been recognized for centuries. Patients often will complain of experiencing recurrent episodes of pain and inflammation in a joint, particularly the large toe and usually lasts for 1-2 weeks. It is often associated with obesity and excessive alcohol consumption. Gout is triggered by
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