Eve Bralley, PhD, CCN

Eve BralleyDr. Bralley received her BS in Nutrition Science and went on to earn her Clinical Nutrition Certification in 2000. Her clinical experience includes four years as a nutritionist, educator, and manager of a nutritional/functional medical clinic in Atlanta, Georgia. She recently completed her Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Georgia. Her emphasis was in nutraceutical product development in which she examined the medicinal properties of several botanicals. She is co-inventor for two patents-pending related to this research. She is an honored fellow of the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education. Her research has been presented at numerous national meetings. As part of the Metametrix team, she enjoys applying her knowledge and experience of functional/integrative medicine to improving patient health through physician consultations, research, writing and speaking engagements.

 

Posts by Eve Bralley, PhD, CCN

all, organic acids »

Organix Step 1: Mitochondrial Function
[19 Apr 2010 | 7 Comments]

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of cells. They generate energy from the fats, carbohydrates, and proteins that we eat. The Organix test evaluates how well our mitochondria make energy from foods. When your patient presents with fatigue, weight loss resistance, overweight, or metabolic syndrome, thi... [More]

all »

Six Easy Steps to Becoming an Organix Expert
[12 Apr 2010 | 5 Comments]

As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, I think Organix is a great profile to run on just about anyone who walks in the door of your practice. It uses a simple, first morning urine collection and it can reveal so much about your patient’s metabolic, nutrient, and toxicant status. Over the... [More]

toxins »

Chlorinated Pesticides: Threats to Health and Importance of Detection
[22 Mar 2010 | 1 Comments]

Since we have been focusing on toxicity the past few months, I wanted to share one last article written by Dr. Crinnion on dangerous chemicals that have been banned for some time – chlorinated pesticides. The most famous pesticide, DDT, has been banned since the 1970s, but can be found in ever... [More]

hormones, toxins »

If I have cancer, it must be from pesticides!
[1 Mar 2010 | 2 Comments]

I hope you've enjoyed listening to my conversation with Dr. Crinnion in the last few weeks. Here's some more information on our toxic condition, and a link to Dr. Crinnion's new book, where he discusses dietary and lifestyle steps to take to begin reducing exposure and increasing clea... [More]

adrenal stress, genetics, toxins »

Which test is best?
[22 Feb 2010 | 2 Comments]

Part 7 - With so many tests available to clinicians, I can't help but think how overwhelming it can be for them to determine which one is the best for their patients. My conversation with Dr. Crinnion led me to ask for his suggestions on testing for toxic exposure, and his answer migh... [More]

adrenal stress, hormones, toxins »

Who's your mama? Is your generation at risk?
[12 Feb 2010 | 0 Comments]

Part 6 - The endocrine system is another major target of environmental compounds. Did you know this system directly affects fertility and reproduction? Dr. Crinnion shares a story about the research Dr. Theo Colborn did, where she showed that the decline of the animal population in the Great Lakes a... [More]

adrenal stress, hormones, toxins »

Hey Fathead, your brain is an easy target for toxins
[8 Feb 2010 | 1 Comments]

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, ... [More]