Bulleted Highlights from Selected DFH Protocols
work in progress; Metagenics & Pure protocols to come
(purpose is educational, not medical advice)
ADHD
Rule out: food triggers, heavy metals, nutrient deficiencies (esp. omega-3)
Avoid: food dyes/additives
Test: Omega 3, D3, Mg, Fe, Zn
Encourage: reg physical activity
See: ADHD support bundle
Adrenal (Hypo)
Rule out: environmental exposures (metals, POPs)
Avoid: Plastics, personal care products with parabens, cadmium, aluminum, benzene
Consider: breath work, bio-feedback, heart rate variability training, guided imagery, botanical adrenal support
Optimize: B vitamins, vitamin C, glutathione
Consider testing: Dhea:cortisol diurnal patterns
Encourage: outdoors & sunshine
Antiviral (Acute)
Emphasize: Zn, D3 A,C, omega-3
Reduce/pause: Etoh, sugar
Optimize: protein & water intake
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Consider: Eliminating wheat for 30 days
Consider: Eliminating dairy, sugar, grains
Check/optimize: vitamin D, omega-3 index
Rule out: gut dysbiosis, gingivitis
See: OA support bundle
Check/Optimize: bile flow, stomach acid, motility
Minimize: Sugars, carbs
Eliminate: Alcohol
Consider: Chris Kresser's gut rehab protocol, spore-based probiotic, monolaurin, Sach b
Identify & correct: macro & micronutrient deficiencies
Optimize: Polyphenol intake, glutathione precursors & recyclers, physical activity
Minimize: alcohol, stress
Emphasize: Mediterranean type diet
Emphasize: enjoyable exercise, outdoor time
Minimize: glucose/insulin spikes
Limit/eliminate: alcohol
See: COPD support bundle
SIBO
SIBO protocols abound. DFH's is reasonable but might not be enough if you also have SIFO:
1) Prune back the overgrowth
2) Feed the bugs you want to grow
3) Limit gut unfriendly food/drink/meds
4) Find a way to deal with stress +/- other harmful emotions
DfH products: GI Microb-X, Oil of Oregano, PhytoBiome
Alzheimer Type Dementia
Rule out: insulin issues, mercury, lead, mold, dysbiosis, gum/dental infections, B12 & Mg deficiencies, other toxic exposures
Optimize: vits (esp. B's, D, CoQ10) & mins (esp. Mg, Zn, I), omega-3 (esp. DHA), hormones, detox
ID & treat: hidden infections
Optimize/fix: sleep & stress mgt, elimination, marital stress, membrane & receptor health & coenzymes
Consider: Dr. Dale Bredesen's ReCode/PreCode program
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Allergies
Just about all allergies are a gut issue, with an element of omega 3-6-9 imbalance. Chris Kresser's 1-month gut flora rebalance protocol is nothing short of Biblical. For symptomatic relief, DFH has HistaEze.
Optimize: omega-3, vitamin E, fiber, fiber, fiber
Rule out: Gut dysbiosis
Consider: high-quality probiotic
Eliminate/reduce: sugar, processed foods
Consider: eliminating wheat & dairy for 30 days
Consider: intermittent fasting
Check/optimize: vitamin D, omega-3
See: PsA support bundle
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Rule out: leaky gut, dysbiosis
Optimize: antioxidants, EFAs, minerals, CoQ10, Zn, Se, Mg
Minimize: glucose/insulin spikes
Consider: olive oil & legume heavy Mediterranean type diet
See: CAD support bundle
Consider: elimination diet
Emphasize: fiber, fiber, fiber; fruits & vegetables
Check/optimize: vitamin D, EFAs, glutathione, magnesium
Emphasize: Mediterranean type diet
Check/correct: levels of B vitamins, vitamin D, omega-3's, carnitine, taurine, Mg, Zn, Se, CoQ10
Minimize/eliminate: alcohol
See: CHF support bundle
Adrenal (Hyper)
Ensure: adequate fiber (50+ g daily pref fm leaves, nuts, seeds, berries, tubers), protein & fat (organic, pasture raised)
Check/optimize: B vits, C, Mg
DfH products: CatecholaCalm +/- NeuroCalm
Anxiety
Ensure: adequate Mg, Zn, B6 levels, protein intake & digestion (stomach acid)
Rule out: dysbiosis, food additive reactions
Consider: probiotic with proven gut-brain axis strains
Test for/resolve: inflammation/
neuroinflammation
. Check for/stretch: tight ilio-psoas muscle
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Rule out: dysbiosis & leaky gut
Consider: elimination diet
Optimize: vitamin D, omega-3, intake of fermented food & prebiotic fibers
See: RA support bundle
Check/Optimize: PUFAs/MUFAs, B vitamins, methylation status, mineral & CoQ10 adequacy
Check/Correct: homocysteine
Minimize: glucose/insulin spikes
Consider: ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting
Rule out: mold or heavy metals issues
Check/optimize: nutrients needed for mitochondrial health, including EFAs (& carnitine/Mg)
Consider: elimination diet
See: CFS support bundle
Look at: gut health
Dbl check: protein/amino acid sufficiency
Check/correct: D & B vitamins & Zn, Mg, omega-3, hormone levels
Find: a good probiotic
Optimize: prebiotic foods & sleep!
Emphasize: enjoyable exercise, outdoor time
Minimize: glucose/insulin spikes
Limit/eliminate: alcohol
Read: James Greenblatt, MD
Rule out: motility issues, fecalization of small intestine
Rule out: gut issues
Optimize: antioxidants, fiber, vitamin D, folate
Know/fix: cortisol:Dhea balance
Commit to: strength training 3x weekly
See: ED support bundle
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