More than one protocol, and/or the components of different protocols, may be used simultaneously. Where there exists an overlapping of the same supportive agent, e,g, acetyl-l-carnitine in the A.D.D., Autism, Depression and Memory protocols, use that particular agent at the dosage recommended in any one of the chosen protocols, i.e., a total of 3,000 mg daily.
Start with the nutriceutical agents recommended by DrM on each protocol and then adjust the dosages and/or particular agents selected from the protocol according to your symptomatic response and relief. Listen to your body. Everyone is unique.
As a general rule, when introducing nutriceutical agents, begin one new agent at a time, at the lower dosages, allowing two to three days for your body-mind to become accustomed to it. Then, gradually adjust the dosage of the selected agent(s) and/or add the other recommended agents in the same manner to achieve maximum benefit. Adjust the particular selection of nutriceutical agents and the dosages used to suit your own, unique, individual needs through careful self-observation.
It is always wise to have the support of well-trained, licensed, health care professionals, especially when you need further guidance beyond basic self-care measures. We encourage you to seek out physicians who are knowledgeable in the field of integrative, complementary alternative medicine, which includes the gentle art and science of nutritional therapy, homeopathy and botanical medicine, etc., as well as the more enlightened doctors within the conventional, allopathic medical community.
If you experience any discomfort while taking a particular nutriceutical agent, stop it for a few days, then reintroduce it to see if it was the agent to which you were reacting or, perhaps, a passing physical or emotional stress, e.g., viral infection, healing reaction, etc., that caused the discomfort. If the reaction reoccurs, you may indeed have a sensitivity to that particular agent, so it is best to stop it and find a suitable substitute. There are several alternative, nutriceutical agent choices provided within each protocol.
The best results often arise from combining several, different, self-care modalities, i.e., vitamins, amino acids, essential fatty acids, herbs, homeopathic remedies, hydrotherapy, massage, etc., to create a synergistic, supportive, self-healing experience.
Since there may, at times, be interactions between conventional drugs and nutriceutical agents, it is wise to consult a physician trained in nutritional medicine. You may also refer to the many fine books on drug-herb-vitamin interactions, e.g., PDR (Physicians' Desk Reference) for Herbal Medicines, etc.
The resources recommended for the various nutriceutical agents employed in the self-care protocols herein have proven themselves, through many years of professional, integrative, complementary alternative medical practice, to provide the very finest, most consistently reliable, pharmaceutical-grade products available. Moreover, the journal, Vitamin Research News, published by VRP (Vitamin Research Products, Inc.), is by far one of the best sources for accurate, up-to-date information about and the latest developments in nutritional science (you may request to automatically receive this excellent resource upon becoming a regular customer of VRP). The Tango Advanced Nutrition newsletter is also an excellent source of up-to-date, scientific information on nutritional medicine.
You may also choose to seek professional guidance regarding the appropriate use of the Alternative DrMCare Natural Medical Self-Care Protocols directly from DrM via the Special Requests webpage.
