104 Protocols Documented

The Protocols They Tried to Bury

Evidence analysis, controversy tracking, and institutional response documentation for every protocol the mainstream dismissed before studying.

Gerson Therapy

by Max Gerson

Evidence Score 68 · ModerateMinimum 2 years (intensive phase 3-12 months)

Cancerchronic diseaseautoimmune conditions

Coffee Enema Protocol

by Max Gerson (popularized)

Evidence Score 62 · ModerateVariable (days to months depending on protocol)

Liver congestiondetox supportpain management

Liver/Gallbladder Flush (Moritz)

by Andreas Moritz

Evidence Score 55 · Low6 days per flush, repeat every 2-4 weeks until clean

Gallstonesliver congestiondigestive issues

Cutler Protocol (Heavy Metal Chelation)

by Andrew Cutler

Evidence Score 72 · Med-High6 months to 3+ years (ongoing rounds)

Mercury toxicityheavy metal poisoningchronic fatigue

Parasite Cleanse (Hulda Clark)

by Hulda Clark

Evidence Score 58 · LowInitial cleanse 18 days, maintenance ongoing

Parasitic infectionschronic illness (per Clark's theory)

Master Cleanse (Lemonade Diet)

by Stanley Burroughs

Evidence Score 54 · Low10-40 days

Weight lossdetoxificationdigestive reset

Burzynski Antineoplastons

by Stanislaw Burzynski

Evidence Score 61 · ModerateMonths to years (median 6-12 months intensive phase)

Brain tumorsvarious cancers

Hoxsey Formula

by Harry Hoxsey

Evidence Score 59 · Low3-12 months typical, some continue indefinitely

Various cancersskin cancers

Essiac Tea

by Rene Caisse

Evidence Score 64 · Moderate6 months to 2+ years

Various cancersimmune support

Laetrile/Amygdalin (Vitamin B17)

by Ernst Krebs Jr.

Evidence Score 52 · Low3-6 months intensive, then maintenance

Various cancers (especially pancreaticliverlung)

GcMAF (Gc Protein-derived Macrophage Activating Factor)

by Nobuto Yamamoto

Evidence Score 63 · Moderate6-24 months

Cancerautismchronic infectionsautoimmune disease

Gonzalez/Kelley Enzyme Therapy

by William Donald Kelley, Nicholas Gonzalez

Evidence Score 67 · ModerateMinimum 5 years, often lifelong

Pancreatic cancervarious cancers

Budwig Protocol

by Johanna Budwig

Evidence Score 66 · ModerateMinimum 6 months, many continue indefinitely

Cancercardiovascular diseaseinflammatory conditions

Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)

by Rick Simpson

Evidence Score 62 · Moderate90 days intensive course, then maintenance

Cancerchronic painseizuresvarious conditions

GAPS Diet (Gut and Psychology Syndrome)

by Natasha Campbell-McBride

Evidence Score 70 · Med-HighIntro diet 3-6 weeks, Full GAPS 1.5-2 years minimum, then food reintroduction

AutismADHDdyslexiadepression+3

SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet)

by Elaine Gottschall (based on Sidney Haas)

Evidence Score 76 · Med-HighMinimum 1-2 years, many continue long-term

Crohn's diseaseulcerative colitisIBSceliac disease+1

Elemental Diet

by Vivonex/Physicians' Elemental Diet

Evidence Score 78 · Med-High14-21 days typical for SIBO, up to 6 weeks for IBD

SIBOIBD flaresevere malabsorptiongut rest protocol

Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT)

by Various (emerging therapy)

Evidence Score 82 · HighSingle procedure or series over weeks, effects may last months to years

C. difficile infectionulcerative colitisIBSautism (experimental)

ION Gut Support / Restore (Zach Bush)

by Zach Bush

Evidence Score 68 · ModerateOngoing use, benefits within 2-4 weeks

Leaky gutglyphosate exposurefood sensitivitiesimmune support

Wahls Protocol

by Terry Wahls

Evidence Score 74 · Med-HighLifelong, improvements often seen in 3-6 months

Multiple sclerosisautoimmune disease

AIP (Autoimmune Protocol)

by Sarah Ballantyne, Mickey Trescott, others

Evidence Score 77 · Med-High2-4 months elimination, ongoing with personalized reintroductions

Rheumatoid arthritisHashimoto'slupuspsoriasis+1

LDN (Low-Dose Naltrexone)

by Bernard Bihari

Evidence Score 79 · Med-HighOngoing, improvements typically in 2-3 months

Multiple sclerosisCrohn's diseaseHashimoto'srheumatoid arthritis+2

Orthomolecular Psychiatry

by Abram Hoffer, Linus Pauling

Evidence Score 71 · Med-High3-12 months to see full benefits, ongoing use

Schizophreniadepressionbipolaranxiety+1

Pfeiffer Protocol (Biotype Testing)

by Carl Pfeiffer

Evidence Score 73 · Med-High3-6 months to see benefits, ongoing treatment

Depressionanxietybipolarschizophrenia+1

Walsh Protocol (Advanced Nutrient Therapy)

by William Walsh

Evidence Score 75 · Med-High3-6 months initial response, ongoing optimization

DepressionanxietyADHDoppositional defiant disorder+3

Neurofeedback

by Various (Lubar, Sterman, others)

Evidence Score 80 · High20-60 sessions over 3-6 months, effects often lasting

ADHDanxietyPTSDdepression+2

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (Psilocybin, MDMA)

by Various (MAPS, Johns Hopkins, Imperial College)

Evidence Score 83 · High1-3 dosing sessions over 2-6 months with integration therapy

Treatment-resistant depressionPTSDend-of-life anxietyaddiction+1

Grounding/Earthing Protocol

by Clint Ober, James Oschman

Evidence Score 69 · ModerateOngoing daily practice, benefits often within days to weeks

Inflammationsleep disorderschronic painjet lag+1

PEMF Therapy (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field)

by Various (NASA research, Dr. William Pawluk)

Evidence Score 72 · Med-HighOngoing daily use, acute conditions 4-8 weeks

Bone healingchronic paindepressionsleep disorders+1

Rife Frequency Therapy

by Royal Raymond Rife

Evidence Score 56 · LowWeeks to months depending on condition, ongoing for chronic issues

Cancerinfections (Lymeviralbacterial)+1

Red Light / NIR Therapy (Photobiomodulation)

by NASA, various researchers

Evidence Score 77 · Med-HighOngoing use, skin benefits in weeks, deeper benefits 2-3 months

Skin healthwound healingmuscle recoverymitochondrial function+2

Weston A. Price Traditional Diet

by Weston A. Price

Evidence Score 74 · Med-HighLifelong dietary approach

Dental healthchronic disease preventionpregnancy/child developmentdegenerative disease

Raw Milk Protocol

by Weston A. Price Foundation, others

Evidence Score 67 · ModerateOngoing consumption as dietary staple

Lactose intolerance (paradoxically)allergiesgut healthmalnutrition+1

Seed Oil Elimination

by Various (Tucker Goodrich, Paul Saladino, others)

Evidence Score 70 · Med-High2+ years for full cellular replacement, benefits may be seen sooner

Inflammationcardiovascular diseasemetabolic syndromeobesity

Carnivore Elimination Diet

by Shawn Baker, Paul Saladino, others

Evidence Score 66 · Moderate30-90 days elimination phase, some continue long-term

Autoimmune diseaseIBSmental health issueselimination diet for identifying triggers

Water Fasting (Longo, Fung)

by Jason Fung, Valter Longo

Evidence Score 81 · High1-21 days per fast, may repeat monthly or quarterly

Obesitytype 2 diabetescancer adjunctlongevity+1

Dry Fasting

by Various (Russian researchers, Filonov)

Evidence Score 58 · Low24-72 hours typically, 5 days maximum even for experienced

Inflammationautoimmune disease (claimed)rapid detoxspiritual purposes

Intermittent Fasting Protocols

by Multiple researchers and clinicians

Evidence Score 84 · HighOngoing lifestyle practice, benefits within weeks

Weight lossinsulin resistancemetabolic healthlongevity+1

Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD)

by Valter Longo

Evidence Score 86 · High5-day cycles monthly or quarterly

Longevitycancer adjunctmetabolic healthimmune regeneration

Wim Hof Method

by Wim Hof

Evidence Score 79 · Med-HighDaily practice, ongoing

Immune functioninflammationanxietydepression+2

Buteyko Breathing

by Konstantin Buteyko

Evidence Score 75 · Med-HighWeeks to months for significant CP increase, ongoing practice

AsthmaCOPDanxietypanic attacks+2

Holotropic Breathwork

by Stanislav Grof

Evidence Score 69 · ModerateIntensive workshops (1-3 days) or ongoing monthly sessions

Trauma releasePTSDspiritual explorationemotional healing+1

Methylene Blue Protocol

by Various researchers, emerging use

Evidence Score 73 · Med-HighOngoing use for mitochondrial support, acute use for infections

Cognitive enhancementmitochondrial supportantiviralmethemoglobinemia treatment

Iodine Protocol (Lugol's/Iodoral)

by Guy Abraham, David Brownstein, others

Evidence Score 72 · Med-High3-6 months loading, ongoing maintenance

Iodine deficiencythyroid dysfunctionfibrocystic breast diseasedetox support (bromide displacement)

Cholestyramine (Mold Detox)

by Ritchie Shoemaker

Evidence Score 71 · Med-High3-6 months typical, ongoing if reexposure

Mold illness (CIRS)mycotoxin exposurebile toxin elimination

Disulfiram (High-Dose) for Lyme

by Kenneth Liegner, Brian Fallon

Evidence Score 74 · Med-High6-18 months, sometimes longer

Chronic Lyme diseaseBabesiaBartonella

Megadose Vitamin D Protocol

by Coimbra Protocol

Evidence Score 76 · Med-HighOngoing lifelong, improvements in 2-6 months

Multiple sclerosisrheumatoid arthritisvitiligoautoimmune disease

Mercury Safe Removal Recovery

by IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology)

Evidence Score 76 · Med-High3-6 months intensive, ongoing support 1-2 years

Mercury toxicity from amalgam removalchronic mercury exposure

Mold Detoxification Protocol

by Neil Nathan, Ritchie Shoemaker

Evidence Score 77 · Med-High4-12 months, sometimes longer depending on exposure and genetics

Mold illness (CIRS)mycotoxin exposurechronic inflammation

Parasite Cleanse Protocol

by Various naturopathic physicians

Evidence Score 75 · Med-High4-6 months total (including healing phase)

Intestinal parasitesblastocystis hominischronic digestive issues

Candida Elimination Protocol

by William Crook, Jeffrey McCombs

Evidence Score 73 · Med-High4-6 months, maintenance ongoing

Candida overgrowththrushsystemic yeast issues

Liver/Gallbladder Flush Protocol

by Andreas Moritz, Hulda Clark

Evidence Score 50 · LowSee DT-003

Gallstonesliver congestiondigestive issues

Lymphatic Drainage Protocol

by Bruno Chikly, C. Samuel West

Evidence Score 72 · Med-HighOngoing practice, improvements in weeks to months

Lymphedemachronic inflammationdetox supportimmune support

Full Body Detox Protocol

by Various integrative practitioners

Evidence Score 71 · Med-High3-4 weeks per cleanse, quarterly or biannual

General detoxificationseasonal cleansepreventive health

EMF Detox & Protection Protocol

by Various environmental medicine practitioners

Evidence Score 68 · ModerateOngoing lifestyle changes, acute symptoms may improve in weeks to months

EMF sensitivityelectrohypersensitivitysleep issuesoxidative stress

Glyphosate/Pesticide Detox

by Stephanie Seneff, Zach Bush, various

Evidence Score 73 · Med-High3-6 months detox phase, ongoing organic diet

Glyphosate exposurepesticide toxicityleaky gutmicrobiome disruption

Female Hormone Balancing Protocol

by Aviva Romm, Sara Gottfried, others

Evidence Score 78 · Med-High3-6 months to see full hormonal shifts, ongoing lifestyle

Estrogen dominanceprogesterone deficiencyPMSirregular cycles+1

Menopause Transition Protocol

by Christiane Northrup, Sara Gottfried, functional medicine

Evidence Score 82 · HighPerimenopause 4-10 years, post-menopause adjustments ongoing

Perimenopausemenopause symptomshot flashesmood changes+1

PCOS Reversal Protocol

by Fiona McCulloch, functional medicine approaches

Evidence Score 84 · High3-6 months to see hormonal improvements, 6-12 months for sustained reversal

PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)irregular periodshirsutisminfertility+1

Male Testosterone Optimization

by Abraham Morgentaler, Jay Campbell, functional medicine

Evidence Score 81 · HighNatural optimization 3-6 months, TRT ongoing with monitoring

Low testosteroneandropauseerectile dysfunctionlow libido+1

Thyroid Optimization - Hashimoto's

by Izabella Wentz, Datis Kharrazian

Evidence Score 85 · High6-12 months to see antibody reduction, ongoing management

Hashimoto's thyroiditishypothyroidismautoimmune thyroid

Thyroid Optimization - Graves'/Hyperthyroid

by Elaine Moore, integrative endocrinologists

Evidence Score 77 · Med-High6-18 months to remission, some need ongoing low-dose management

Graves' diseasehyperthyroidismthyrotoxicosis

Adrenal Recovery Protocol (HPA Axis Restoration)

by James Wilson, Alan Christianson

Evidence Score 79 · Med-High6-12 months for significant HPA recovery, up to 2 years for complete restoration

Adrenal fatigueHPA axis dysfunctionchronic stressburnout+1

Estrogen Dominance Protocol

by John Lee, Sara Gottfried, functional medicine

Evidence Score 80 · High3-6 months to rebalance hormones

Estrogen dominancePMSfibrocystic breastsheavy periods+1

Fertility Protocol - Female

by Marc Sklar, Aimee Raupp, Randine Lewis

Evidence Score 83 · High3-12 months preconception optimization

Infertilitysubfertilitypreparing for conceptionrecurrent miscarriage+1

Fertility Protocol - Male

by Marc Sklar, male fertility specialists

Evidence Score 80 · High3-6 months minimum (sperm maturation 74 days)

Male infertilitylow sperm countpoor motilityabnormal morphology+1

Brain Fog & Cognitive Enhancement Protocol

by Various functional medicine, nootropic research

Evidence Score 78 · Med-High2-4 weeks for initial improvements, 3 months for sustained enhancement

Brain fogcognitive declinememory issuesmental fatigue+1

Parkinson's Integrative Support

by Laurie Mischley, David Perlmutter

Evidence Score 76 · Med-HighOngoing disease management, goal to slow progression

Parkinson's disease

MS Integrative Support Protocol

by Terry Wahls, George Jelinek

Evidence Score 81 · HighLifelong management, many see relapse reduction within 6-12 months

Multiple sclerosis

Neuropathy Recovery Protocol

by Various integrative neurologists

Evidence Score 77 · Med-High3-12 months, nerve regeneration is slow (1mm/day)

Peripheral neuropathydiabetic neuropathychemotherapy-induced neuropathy

Concussion/TBI Recovery Protocol

by Mark Gordon, Andrew Marr, functional medicine

Evidence Score 79 · Med-HighAcute 3 months, post-concussion syndrome 6-12 months, some need longer

Concussiontraumatic brain injurypost-concussion syndrome

Alzheimer's Prevention Protocol (Bredesen ReCODE)

by Dale Bredesen

Evidence Score 88 · HighPrevention: lifelong; MCI/early AD: 6-12 months to see improvement

Alzheimer's diseasemild cognitive impairmentprevention

ADHD Natural Management - Adult

by Russell Barkley, functional medicine

Evidence Score 74 · Med-High2-3 months to assess benefit, ongoing management

ADHD in adultsfocusexecutive function

ADHD Natural Management - Pediatric

by Sandy Newmark, Joel Nigg

Evidence Score 78 · Med-High3-6 months to assess full benefit of natural interventions

ADHD in childrenhyperactivityimpulsivityfocus issues

Heart Disease Reversal Protocol

by Dean Ornish, Caldwell Esselstyn

Evidence Score 89 · High6-12 months to see reversal on imaging, lifelong for sustained benefit

Coronary artery diseaseatherosclerosispost-MI

Blood Pressure Optimization Protocol

by DASH diet researchers, integrative cardiology

Evidence Score 86 · High4-12 weeks to see full lifestyle effect on BP

Hypertensionelevated blood pressure

Cholesterol Optimization (Without Statins)

by Stephen Sinatra, Mark Houston, functional cardiology

Evidence Score 82 · High3-6 months to see lipid changes

High cholesterolhigh LDLlow HDLdyslipidemia

Long COVID Recovery Protocol

by Various long COVID clinics, integrative medicine

Evidence Score 71 · Med-High3-18 months recovery variable, some chronic

Long COVIDpost-acute sequelae of COVID-19PASC

Chronic EBV Reactivation Protocol

by Various integrative immunologists

Evidence Score 73 · Med-High6-12 months, some need ongoing suppressive therapy

Chronic EBVmononucleosis reactivationchronic fatigue

Lyme Disease Comprehensive Protocol

by ILADS, Richard Horowitz, integrative Lyme specialists

Evidence Score 76 · Med-High6-24+ months depending on chronicity

Lyme diseaseBorrelia burgdorferitick-borne infections

Post-Vaccine Recovery Protocol

by Various functional medicine practitioners

Evidence Score 67 · ModerateVariable - most resolve in 3-6 months, some prolonged

Post-vaccine adverse eventsvaccine injurymyocarditisPOTS+1

Immune System Rebuild Protocol

by Various oncology nutritionists, integrative medicine

Evidence Score 79 · Med-High3-6 months for significant immune recovery, up to 1-2 years for full reconstitution

Post-chemotherapypost-radiationimmunosuppression

Autoimmune Flare Management Protocol

by Various functional medicine, integrative rheumatology

Evidence Score 77 · Med-High1-3 weeks to calm acute flare with aggressive intervention

Autoimmune flareinflammatory flareacute exacerbation

Insulin Resistance Reversal Protocol

by Jason Fung, Benjamin Bikman, functional medicine

Evidence Score 88 · High3-6 months for significant reversal, 6-12 months for complete reversal

Insulin resistancemetabolic syndromeprediabetes

Metabolic Syndrome Comprehensive Protocol

by Gerald Reaven, functional medicine

Evidence Score 89 · High6-12 months for significant improvement in all parameters

Metabolic syndromesyndrome Xcardiometabolic disease

Ketogenic Therapy Protocol

by Various (Eric Westman, Dominic D'Agostino, therapeutic keto researchers)

Evidence Score 85 · HighInitial adaptation 2-4 weeks, therapeutic benefits 3-12 months, some maintain indefinitely

Type 2 diabetesobesityepilepsyneurological conditions+1

Intermittent Fasting Clinical Protocol

by Jason Fung, Valter Longo, Satchin Panda

Evidence Score 87 · HighAdapt in 2-4 weeks, benefits within 4-12 weeks, ongoing lifestyle

Weight losstype 2 diabetesinsulin resistancelongevity+1

Weight Loss Resistance Protocol

by Sara Gottfried, Jade Teta, functional medicine

Evidence Score 84 · High3-6 months to address hormonal issues and see weight loss

Weight loss resistancemetabolic adaptationleptin resistance

Osteoporosis Reversal Protocol

by Susan Brown, Keith McCormick, bone health specialists

Evidence Score 83 · High1-2 years to see DEXA improvement (bone remodeling is slow), ongoing for maintenance

Osteoporosisosteopeniabone loss

Joint Recovery Protocol (RA/OA)

by Jason Theodosakis, integrative rheumatology

Evidence Score 79 · Med-High3-6 months for OA improvement, RA variable (may need DMARDs)

Rheumatoid arthritisosteoarthritisjoint paininflammatory arthritis

Chronic Pain Management (Non-Opioid)

by Various pain specialists, integrative medicine

Evidence Score 76 · Med-HighVaries widely - some rapid improvement with interventions, some require months of multi-modal approach

Chronic painfibromyalgiachronic back painneuropathic pain

Psoriasis Healing Protocol

by John Pagano, functional dermatology

Evidence Score 78 · Med-High3-6 months for improvement, ongoing management

Psoriasisplaque psoriasispsoriatic arthritis

Eczema/Dermatitis Root Cause Protocol

by Various functional dermatology

Evidence Score 79 · Med-High4-12 weeks for improvement with root cause addressing, flares common

Eczemaatopic dermatitiscontact dermatitis

Acne Clear Skin Protocol

by Various dermatologists, functional medicine

Evidence Score 82 · High2-4 months for significant improvement (skin turnover cycle is 28 days)

Acne vulgariscystic acnehormonal acne

Anti-Aging & Skin Regeneration Protocol

by Nicholas Perricone, integrative dermatology

Evidence Score 86 · High3-12 months for visible improvement (collagen remodeling takes time)

Skin agingwrinklessun damagecollagen loss

Pre-Surgery Optimization Protocol

by Various surgeons, integrative medicine

Evidence Score 85 · High2-4 weeks pre-operative optimization

Pre-operative preparationsurgical outcomescomplication prevention

Post-Surgery Healing Protocol

by Various surgeons, integrative medicine

Evidence Score 50 · LowChemotherapy Support Protocol

Post-operative recoverywound healingcomplication prevention

Radiation Support Protocol

by Various integrative oncology

Evidence Score 79 · Med-HighDuring radiation (typically 5-8 weeks) and 3-6 months post for healing

Radiation therapyradiation burnstissue damage

Depression Recovery Protocol (Non-SSRI)

by Various integrative psychiatrists

Evidence Score 83 · High2-3 months for natural interventions, some (SAMe, ketamine) work faster

Major depressiontreatment-resistant depression

Anxiety & Panic Protocol (Non-Benzo)

by Various integrative psychiatrists

Evidence Score 81 · High2-4 weeks for supplements, 8-12 weeks for therapy/lifestyle changes

Generalized anxiety disorderpanic disordersocial anxiety

PTSD & Trauma Recovery Protocol

by Bessel van der Kolk, Peter Levine, trauma specialists

Evidence Score 84 · High6 months to 2+ years depending on complexity

PTSDcomplex PTSDtrauma

Insomnia Resolution Protocol

by Matthew Walker, Michael Breus, sleep specialists

Evidence Score 87 · High4-8 weeks for CBT-I, supplements may help sooner

Insomniasleep maintenance issuessleep onset delay

Intermittent Fasting Clinical Guide

by Already covered as MT-004 - removing duplicate

Evidence Score 50 · LowSee MT-004

Chronic Lyme Herbal Protocol (Buhner Core)

by Stephen Harrod Buhner

Evidence Score 77 · Med-High8-24 months typically, some need longer for chronic cases

Chronic LymeBorreliacoinfections

Educational Purposes Only

This database is for educational and research purposes. Evidence Score (GES) reflects the magnitude of institutional response and controversy, not a determination of efficacy or safety. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals before beginning any treatment protocol. Some protocols listed have resulted in serious harm or death.