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Chronic Headaches
HEADACHES
Autonomic Dysfunction causes frequent headaches or migraines that ruin your daily enjoyment of life and productivity, prevents you from keeping up with your kids or spouse, and make you unable to work effectively. Ā Headaches or migraines from Autonomic Dysfunction may also leave you lightheaded or dizzy, cause mild cognitive problems (ADD, brain fog, poor focus or memory), and feel tingling or numbness in your feet, legs, hands, face, and neck.
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Do you have Autonomic symptoms or been diagnosed with an Autonomic disorder but have no treatment plan to restore your health? Have you been searching for answers about your health, searching for a doctor and a plan that works?
Do you feel like you are out of options?
Have you tried traditional medicine or natural remedies but run out of options to improve your health or Autonomic Dysfunction symptoms? Is your health getting worse, or been told there is nothing else that can help you, and you do not know what to do?
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Are you naturally minded, looking for relief from the symptoms of Autonomic Dysfunction (heartburn, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, chronic hunger, poor sleep)? Do you dislike or distrust pharmaceuticals and doctors but natural remedies are not fully healing your body or mind?
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Do you have multiple symptoms or medicines, but no real answer to resolve your underlying health problems? Are you confused or frustrated because no one can make sense of your symptoms and the decline in your health?
The Nemechek Protocolā¢ medical consultation and treatment services constitue a brain and body recovery program that reverses the underlying cause of Autonomic Dysfunction
Repair
Repairs and stabilizes Autonomic functioning by recreating the healthy environment that is mandatory for the brain to make stem cells and repair itself.
Reverse
Reverses Autonomic Dysfunction by treating intestinal bacterial overgrowths or underlying infections, with simultaneous core changes in nutrition.
Restore
Restores proper microglia function (white blood cells) and restores the brainās control over inflammation with bioelectric transcutaneous stimulation of the Autonomic Vagus nerve.
Maintain
Provides long term structure for maintaining renewed health, continued cellular and organ repair, decreased overnutrition, and the ability to recover from new Autonomic injuries.
The answers to frequent headaches or migraines are found deep in the Autonomic Nervous System.Ā Autonomic dysfunction prevents the brain from getting perfect oxygen and blood flow leaving us feeling prone to headaches or other neurological symptoms.Ā In addition, our food supply is deficient in a few core nutrients that we need for proper function which compounds our headaches.
TheĀ Nemechek Protocolā¢ medical consultation and treatment service uses technology to pinpoint nervous system damage, medicine to eliminate underlying infections and heal unresolved trauma, and science to restore the brainās natural chemical environment and encourage stem cell production.Ā The protocol is a simple, safe, and effective way that allows your brain to heal itself.
WHY ARE AUTONOMICS THE ANSWER?
Because your brain controls your body through the Autonomic Nervous System, reversing Autonomic Dysfunction restores the brainās ability to correctly run and repair the body.
How It Works
TheĀ Nemechek Protocolā¢ medical consultation and treatment service is a science-based medical approach to lower inflammation, promote stem cell growth, and recreate the natural chemical environment that our brains need to correctly control our cells, organs, and body. When the Autonomics function correctly our brain can once again handle stress, inflammation, and disease from the cellular level up and throughout the entire body. Because the failure of our body begins as failure in our brain, we must use medicine, science, and nature to restore normal body function and normal aging.
Why It Works
The field of Autonomics is science-based and evidence driven. The underlying reasons why we get frequent headaches and migraines are due to our brains and bodies no longer working together correctly. The brain is unableĀ to receive adequate blood and oxygen due to Autonomic Dysfunction.
The first step is to identify Autonomic dysfunction through Autonomic spectral analysis, a non-invasive test that is a biomarker for your brainās ability to control the body and quantifies the imbalance and tone of both the Sympathetic (āfight or flightā) and Parasympathetic (ārest and digestā) brain commands.Ā Imbedded in those signals are the Autonomics that malfunction after injury, trauma, illness, medicines, vaccines, or childbirth. The second step to pinpoint Autonomic Dysfunction is to determine whether an overgrowth of intestinal bacteria called SIBO is creating secondary Autonomic problems such as intestinal distress (gluten or food intolerance), preventing concussion recovery, triggering skin problems (eczema, rosacea), causing periodontal gum disease, recurrent UTI or strep infections, Autism (propionic acid toxicity), or psychiatric symptoms (anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, depression). The third step is to implement The Nemechek Protocolās short and long-term treatment plan for recovery, maintenance, and advanced care. For most adults, the treatment involves short term medications, the lowering of metabolic inflammation, the lowering of and neuroinflammation including bioelectric stimulation (via the VagusĀ nerve), the elimination of underlying bacterial infections or unresolved concussion damage, core brain nutrientsĀ to mimic the historical foods that kept our brains and nervous systems strong, and chemically cleaner food to maintain recovery and resist relapse or recover from new Autonomic injuries.
So glad I saw your website. I'm 47, slender, female, vegetarian, active, healthy other than autoimmune thyroid for 20 years...unfortunately in the last year I developed high blood sugar, orthostatic hypotension and connective tissue disease. Tough year! I had to cut out almost all carbs and my blood sugar levels are back to normal. HOWEVER, now if I sneak the occasional carb, I get terrible hunger and upset stomach (burping, nausea). So, now I know it is dyspepia and I guess I'll start taking Tums if I know I'm going to indulge in a carb treat...?
Wow, I just read your description of OH and suggested treatment. I've struggled with unexplained fatigue when sitting still, standing, driving or riding in a car, and when I get hot for 35 years. No matter how in shape, how much rest or how healthy I am, the symptoms persist. My doctors tell me there's nothing wrong with me or it's psychological. I crave salt always. I will try your salt and low carb treatment. This condition has made it almost impossible to work in my office, sit through a long meeting or drive for more than 30 min. It has been miserable and frustrating. It's refreshing to read your descriptions. Perhaps I'm not "crazy" or lazy. Thank you so much for sharing this information.
I have had gout for years, and tried just about everything without success.I reduced meat to, minimum once a week, stopped alcohol altogether.I was having LOTS of fruit and vegetables and my gout was worsening. Finally I have read something about Excessive fructose increasing uric acid.I experimented reducing my fruit intake to 1 a day, and bingo within days I saw a dramatic improvement.Cherries are the only exception. I eat a lot of them when in season,with no ill effects.
Met you a few weeks ago when I came in for a bladder infection. Followed your advice for a couple of weeks after and felt significantly better, did not have the lightheadedness that I was accustomed to, and was actually having no problems waiting to savor most of my carbs at dinner time. My mood was better and had more energy.
Doctor N,ā¦ just wanted to let you know that I finally did something about my high carb intake. About 3 months ago I got tired of taking all the diabetes meds and the awful side effects so I began a real effort to improve my diet and eating habits. I was totally addicted to carbs and sugar. Iām now consistently under 100 carbs a dayā¦ I feel so much better! I have more energy. I no longer take diabetes medication and my A1C levels are normal. My triglycerides have dropped to normal levels (good cholesterol up and bad down) and I have lost 15 pounds. And I eat food that I love. - Thanks
Dr.N , I have been following your blog for a few months. I took your advice and reduced my carb intake and its amazing ! Itās exactly like the title of this post. I lost 11 pounds without even stepping inside the gym. I have reached a weight loss plateau now,need to lose another 15-20 pounds to have a healthy BMI,but thatās ok cos just like you say here even before the scales show that I have lost weight,my body is getting sculpted beautifully and people cant stop paying me compliments. They dont believe me when I tell them that the secret is saying no to Carbs. Please accept my gratitude. Where I come from(India)we donāt have docs like you. I am so glad I found your blog. Thank you Dr N.
Autonomic Dysfunction may be accelerated in Diabetes up to two decades earlier than people that same age who do not have Diabetes.
Parasympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction Dysregulation of normal inflammation control = Autonomic Dysfunction
Difficult to control blood pressure = Parasympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction High blood pressure readings without independently confirmed hypertension = poor cerebral blood oxygen against gravity from Autonomic Dysfunction Passing out or fainting, especially when hot = poor cerebral blood oxygen against gravity from Autonomic Dysfunction PMS = poor cerebral blood oxygen against gravity from Autonomic Dysfunction
ADD, Brain Fog = poor cerebral blood oxygen against gravity from Autonomic Dysfunction Migraines and headaches = poor cerebral blood oxygen against gravity from Autonomic Dysfunction Dizzy or lightheaded, often when standing up or sitting up = Orthostatic Hypotension Tingling in hands, feet, face, and neck = poor cerebral blood oxygen against gravity from Autonomic Dysfunction Numbness in legs, feet, arms, hands = Autonomic Neuropathy Many types of seizures = Autonomic dysfunction with SIBO Constant foot tappers and leg bouncers = poor cerebral blood oxygen against gravity from Autonomic Dysfunction Inability to quit smoking = Autonomic Dysfunction with nicotine receptors in body Poor concentration, poor memory, dementia that improves when laying down or while exercising = poor cerebral blood oxygen against gravity from Autonomic Dysfunction
Women who are never the same after pregnancy due to sudden depletions of omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy (headaches, heartburn, weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, hormone trouble, postpartum depression) = āBroken Mommiesā Autonomic Dysfunction
Autism = Autonomic Dysfunction, Developmental Delay, and Propionic Acid Toxicity from SIBO Anxiety = poor cerebral blood oxygen against gravity from Autonomic Dysfunction often with SIBO ADD = poor cerebral blood oxygen against gravity from Autonomic Dysfunction often with SIBO Many types of seizures = Autonomic dysfunction with SIBO
Neck tightness, shoulder pain = Sympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction Inflammation in brain, joints, tissues = Parasympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction Chronic fatigue = poor cerebral blood oxygen against gravity from Autonomic Dysfunction
Many of the most common symptoms from concussions, traumatic brain injury = Autonomic Dysfunction
Varicose Veins = Sympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction
Difficult to control glucose = Parasympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction Diabetes = Pancreas damage plus Autonomic Dysfunction
Sensitive to sun in daytime, difficulty seeing at night = Autonomic Dysfunction of pupil dilation and control
High heart rate when standing up (POTS, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) Racing heart, heart palpitations, Atrial fibrillation (A Fib) = High HRV, Autonomic Dysfunction
Constipation = Autonomic Dysfunction, brain moves digestive tract too slow Heartburn = Autonomic Dysfunction, brain moves digestive tract too slow Abdominal bloating and cramping = Autonomic Dysfunction and SIBO Frequent urination, canāt empty bladder, frequent UTIās = Sympathetic or Parasympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction Persistent Nausea = Brain is not emptying stomach correctly, Autonomic Dysfunction Food intolerance, feel better on gluten-free or on Probiotics = Autonomic Dysfunction and SIBO
Difficult to control hormone levels = Parasympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction Abnormal hormone regulation = Parasympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction Menopauseās hot flashes and hormone problems = Autonomic Dysfunction hormone and body temperature control system malfunction
Excessive thirst and hunger = Sympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction Belly fat = Sympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction causes cortisol production and abnormal fat distribution.
Neurodegeneration (Parkinsonās, Alzheimerās, ALS) = Autonomic Dysfunction with brain inflammation and cellular damage
Anxiety = poor cerebral blood oxygen against gravity from Autonomic Dysfunction often with SIBO Chronic Depression is unresolved brain injury due to chronic inflammation = Damaged Parasympathetic Inflammatory Reflex PTSD is unresolved brain injury due to chronic inflammation = Damaged Parasympathetic Inflammatory Reflex
Erectile Dysfunction, inability to ejaculate in men = blood flow and blood return from extremities problems, Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction Vaginal dryness, inability to orgasm in women= Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction
Central Sleep Apnea = Parasympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction Restless Leg Syndrome = Parasympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction Insomnia = Sympathetic Withdrawal induced high noradrenaline levels and night time anxiety Frequent nighttime urination = Inadequate urine production and increase liquid ingestion in daytime released at night from Sympathetic Withdrawal Non-restorative sleep = Parasympathetic Autonomic Dysfunction
Hot flashes, night sweats = Autonomic Dysfunction often with SIBO Cold extremities/poor circulation = Autonomic Dysfunction, Sympathetic Withdrawal
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