Elizabeth Redmond, PhD, MMSc

Elizabeth Redmond Dr. Redmond completed her Masters of Medical Science and RD from Emory University in Atlanta, and her doctorate in nutrition from the University of Georgia. Her current work interests include evaluating the effects of inflammation on gastrointestinal disorders, vitamin D and its relationship to inflammatory markers, and assessment of vitamin status, though she has worked, written and spoken in a variety of nutrition areas. Dr. Redmond has appeared on CNN, the CWK Network, Inc., and as a speaker at functional and integrative focused healthcare conferences. She has been published in peer reviewed journals and is co-author in the Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine(2008) textbook. Dr. Redmond is currently working at the Metametrix Institute at Metametrix Clinical Laboratories in Duluth, Georgia.

Posts by Elizabeth Redmond, PhD, MMSc

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Clinical Significance of Bifidobacter
[9 Jun 2009 | 1 Comments]

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.  One of the most researched gut bacteria is Bifidobacter sp. It has a lot of science behind it, and... [More]

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Irritable bowel syndrome and GI Effects
[4 Jun 2009 | 1 Comments]

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, and alteration of bowel habits. Several conditions may present as IBS including celiac disease, mild infe... [More]

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The Gluten Effect Book Review
[10 Apr 2009 | 2 Comments]

The Continuum of Gluten’s Effects The Gluten Effect, by Drs Vikki and Richard Petersen, offers a comprehensive review of gluten intolerance. The book does a thorough job of explaining the wide reaching health effects of reaction to gluten, its relationship to autoimmune diseases, and incide... [More]

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Six Laboratory Assessment Areas in Autism
[3 Apr 2009 | 1 Comments]

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) affect millions of children worldwide. Functional laboratory testing can help clinicians and parents provide a plan for managing ASD by optimizing biochemical functioning. This audio visual presentation by Dr. Elizabeth Redmond will identify the following six assessme... [More]

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Modifiable Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
[5 Feb 2009 | 1 Comments]

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains one of the leading causes of death and disability in developed countries around the world despite the documented success of lifestyle and pharmacological interventions. This statistic illustrates the multifactorial nature of atherosclerosis and the use of novel i... [More]

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Book Review - The UltraMind Solution: Deal with the Functional Problems of Disease, Not the Symptoms
[22 Jan 2009 | 1 Comments]

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Redmond, PhD, MMSc, RDClinical Consultant, Metametrix Institute, Clinical Laboratory  I am so glad this book was written; now what used to be available just to those patients who had the right doctor is available to everyone. The UltraMind Solution is a detailed book on b... [More]

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Estrogen levels and cancer risk
[15 Oct 2008 | 2 Comments]

Estrogens are broken down into several different metabolites that can impact cancer development. One metabolite, 2-hydroxyestrone, has been found to inhibit cancer growth. Another, 16-alpha-hydroxyestrone, encourages tumor development. A woman’s "biochemical individuality" determines which of ... [More]