June 2009

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IgA: The “I” Stands for Interesting!

Wednesday, 24 June 2009 09:20 by Kara Fitzgerald

As an integrative clinician, I routinely evaluate my patients for gluten sensitivity (GS). A subset of these individuals have celiac disease, which may be diagnosed with reasonable certainty looking at genes and a celiac panel; but today, I am talking about the broader net of reactions termed gluten sensitivity. GS seems to be rampant... [More]

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Conditions:		gluten sensitivity
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Cross-reactivity in allergic responses

Monday, 22 June 2009 14:16 by Richard Lord

A colleague circulated this enlightening report on mechanisms that connect different types of allergic responses: Bonds RS, Midoro-Horiuti T, Goldblum R. A structural basis for food allergy: the role ... [More]

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Conditions:		allergies
Lab Tests:		ige
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Having Trouble Deciding Which Test to Run? Let me help...

Wednesday, 17 June 2009 14:04 by Eve Bralley

Frequently I am posed with the question, “Which lab test should I order for my patient?” I know it can become daunting when faced with the task of decision making while looking ... [More]

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Naturopathic Approaches to Pain Patients

Tuesday, 16 June 2009 14:42 by Kara Fitzgerald

In this three-part audio series on Clinician’s Corner, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND shares her clinical tools and treatments that have resulted in remarkable improvement for patients who had otherwise given up all hope of getting better. [More]

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Conditions:		fibromyalgia, arthritis, migraine headache, food allergy, chronic fatigue, allergies
Lab Tests:		ige \| igg \| organic acids
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GI Effects - Case Study

Friday, 12 June 2009 15:20 by Terry Pollock

Stool analysis is beneficial for all patients. Proper digestion and absorption of food is necessary to maintain a healthy GI tract. In this presentation, you will learn which patients benefit from ... [More]

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Conditions:		gastrointestinal disorders
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The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis - Book Review

Friday, 12 June 2009 13:13 by Terry Pollock

Dr. Keith McCormick, DC has written a truly comprehensive and organized work in his newly released “The Whole-Body Approach to Osteoporosis.” It is a compelling personal story and a s... [More]

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Conditions:		osteoporosis
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Diabetes Study Reveals No Surprises to Practitioners of Functional Medicine

Tuesday, 9 June 2009 16:41 by Terry Pollock

In the 6/8/09 Wall Street Journal's Marketplace section, Keith Winstein wrote an article entitled “Diabetes Study Questions Expensive Treatments”. Winstein states that, in this trial,&nbs... [More]

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Conditions:		diabetes, cardiovascular disease
Lab Tests:		all
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Clinical Significance of Bifidobacter

Tuesday, 9 June 2009 12:45 by Elizabeth Redmond

Everyone knows that they should have lots of healthy bacteria in their gut. But what does that mean? It means you should know how well your intestines support bacteria, and which ones.... [More]

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Conditions:		gastrointestinal disorders, cancer
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The Gut: The Inner Tube of Life

Monday, 8 June 2009 11:21 by Todd LePine

During a recent Metametrix sponsored breakfast at the IFM Symposium in Hollywood, Florida, Dr. Todd LePine gave a compelling presentation entitled the Gut-Brain Connection: An Inside Look at Depression. [Audio/slide presentation] [More]

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Conditions:		gastrointestinal disorders, depression
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Irritable bowel syndrome and GI Effects

Thursday, 4 June 2009 15:58 by Elizabeth Redmond

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a blanket term for a variety of diseases causing discomfort in the gastro-intestinal tract. It is characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, an... [More]

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Educational Seminars

ALE-Toxicity Seminar—A Great Success!

A great big "Thank you" to the group that attended our Applying Laboratory Evaluations Series with a focus on Toxicity. We had a full house, and the response has been positive and enthusiastic. We look forward to hearing how the information presented is helping patients at your practice!

One Date Left for the 2010 Applying Laboratory Evaluations Seminars

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

More Information & How to Register:

San Diego: West Coast Edition - Nov. 13–14

Video clip of Dr. Richard Lord speaking on Amino Acids at a recent ALE seminar.

"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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