Sharing Paths to Health with Functional Testing

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Hey Fathead, your brain is an easy target for toxins

Part 5 - So, have you ever heard the term "Fathead?" The brain is one of the largest fatty organs in our body, so it's not so far from the truth. Dr. Crinnion says that many environmental toxins are fat-soluble and easily pass the blood/brain barrier. This makes our brains an easy target, and toxins are often stored there.p>

In this podcast, we also talk about how environmental toxins have a link to Parkinson disease. Dr. Crinnion discusses how some Parkinson patients have gotten good results from...

Immunotoxicity - First to the party

Part 4 - We take a deeper look into how toxins affect the immune system this week. Dr. Crinnion says immunotoxicity is usually the first problem that shows up in a person’s history, typically manifesting itself as allergies or asthma. Do you know of anyone, especially adults, that are suddenly experiencing allergy problems?

How about chemical reactivity from something as innocent as walking down the soap isle in the store? Help! Get me out of here, I can’t breathe!...

How do toxins affect mitochondria?

Mitochondria in the lung Part 3 - In this third installment of my conversation with Dr. Walter Crinnion, we consider the function of the mitochondria, those "cellular power plants" that provide most of our cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

What happens to this energy producer when toxins enter the scene? After all, we're exposed to over 80,000 chemicals each day. It turns out that your immune, neurologic, and endocrine systems take a big hit, and you start complaining of fatigue. And you're not alone. Dr. Crinnion says that over 80% of his patients complain of fatigue at the top of a list of ailments. Listen in on this fascinating discussion as he peels back the layers of this story. You'll be amazed at how your body systems are reacting due to toxins affecting the mitochondria.

Next week we take a closer look at the affect of toxins on the immune system. Don't miss it...

Why should we test for toxic exposure?

Part 2 - This is the second installment of my conversation with Dr. Walter Crinnion on toxicity and the environment. He is a wellspring of information on this subject, and he answers the question about the need for testing in this week's podcast. After all, if we all have toxins present in our bodies, why test? I was also curious to know if there were certain health or living situations in which he thought one should be tested. Look for the link below to hear what he had to say.

In my next installment, Dr. Crinnion discusses how toxins affect the mitochondria and the health problems associated with toxin/mitochondrial interaction. Stay tuned...

Why is it important to understand total toxic body burden?

Part 1 - With so much in the news today about toxicity and the environment, it's hard to ignore the chatter and how it affects our health. Time to ask someone in the know. I recently had the opportunity to interview Dr. Walter J. Crinnion, an environmental health specialist, on the importance of understanding our toxic burden and how it can affect our health. He had plenty to say. The floodgates have been opened...

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Don't be SAD, read this blog-post

Thanksgiving, commonly thought of as the beginning of the joyous Holiday Season, also marks the beginning of increased carbohydrate cravings; of increased appetites; of gaining weight; of broken New Year’s resolutions; and of depression and irritability. This is the beginning of the season of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Winter has been especially brutal this year, forcing many of us to spend more time indoors. Learn how to combat those seasonal “Winter Blues” and go from SAD to glad...

Salmon - A great-tasting, healthy fish

Question: Why is the word s-a-l-m-o-n often (properly) pronounced with no “l” sound? Answer: It was brought into Middle English via the Norman conquest as ‘samoun’ with no L. Later Latin scholars saw fit to honor the Latin ‘salmonis’. Since then, it’s just been pretty spotty as to whether anyone pronounces the L or not...

Can you think of another naturally BLUE food?

Blueberries are finally beginning to achieve the reputation they deserve. One of the most studied fruits, blueberries are at the top of the list for containing a myriad of healthful phytochemicals that possess many beneficial properties. Some of these important substances include anthocyanins, proanthocyanins, and bioflavonoids. Raw blueberries relieve diarrhea, infection, fatigue...

Oats - Delicious and Nutritious

Oats are one of the best natural foods for us to eat because they contain many essential nutrients our body needs, as well as a large amount of fiber. Some facts about oats: Known botanically as Avena sativa, they contain more protein and oils than most other grains and have always flourished where climates are too cold or wet for other grains...

Educational Seminar

Dates for 2010 Applying Laboratory Evaluations Seminars announced

Video clip of Dr. Richard Lord speaking on Amino Acids at the December ALE seminar.

This seminar is geared toward clinicians who want to expand their practices and improve clinical outcomes by effectively integrating functional laboratory testing.

The basics of amino acids, organic acids, GI function, and IgG4 responses are covered over the course of 2 days. Networking opportunities are also offered to meet other clinicians using functional testing to improve clinical outcomes.

"The ALE Seminar provided very exciting information. The material was very well presented, pertinent, and passionate. I'm really looking forward to treating my patients utilizing these lab services."
—Miriam Rose, MD

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