Dysbiosis and Leaky Gut - Case Study

Thursday, 18 December 2008 10:00 by ebralley
A 52-year-old male presents with diarrhea, heartburn, weight gain and a history of antibiotic use. Laboratory results reveal leaky gut and severe dysbiosis. Follow his path towards recovery in this week’s Laboratory Grand Rounds. Click the image to the right to start the presen... [More]

Nutritional Solutions for High Blood Pressure

Saturday, 15 November 2008 10:52 by Admin
Part II In this second part of a three part series, Dr. Rogers explains why commonly prescribed medications for high blood pressure don’t always work and can sometimes make things worse. In fact, high blood pressure can be caused by poor nutrition. Listen as Dr. Rogers discusses the key... [More]

Five Causes of Depression that You Need to Know About

Saturday, 15 November 2008 10:42 by cnelson-dooley
After watching this presentation, you should be able to: Identify the underlying biochemical causes of depression, migraine headache, and fatigue Determine when and why to test your amino acids, neurotransmitter catabolites, or food antibodies Effectively interpret lab results and d... [More]

Estrogen levels and cancer risk

Wednesday, 15 October 2008 14:42 by eredmond
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" det... [More]

Cryptosporidium case study

Wednesday, 15 October 2008 13:46 by eredmond
Metametrix Institute holds weekly grand rounds where laboratory reports as well as clinical diagnosis, history, and other pertinent information are reviewed by the Metametrix Institute clinical consultants and selected clinicians. This week's grand rounds reviewed a gastrointestinal repor... [More]

Vitamin K function explained

Wednesday, 8 October 2008 15:29 by eredmond
The role of vitamin K extends well beyond the regulation of blood clotting to impact bone formation, the development of heart disease, and possibly cancer. Vitamin K is required for the carboxylation of osteocalcin (OC) which is needed to bind calcium. When vitamin K is low, OC does not get car... [More]

How Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Harm Nutrition

Thursday, 25 September 2008 09:23 by pgomez
Part I We welcome Dr. Sherry Rogers, author of The Cholesterol Hoax, to this episode of the Metametrix Institute Podcast. Dr. Rogers says that cholesterol is not in fact, the biggest cause of heart disease, nor is it predictive of heart disease. Over half the folks who die of a heart attack ea... [More]

Tools and Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Friday, 29 August 2008 12:00 by Admin
While some doctors say there is little hope for children diagnosed with ASD, the stories of many children who made major behavioral and quality of life improvements demonstrate that there is hope for modifying or minimizing the symptoms of autism. Integrative and functional medicine doctors often ... [More]

Shedding a Little Sunlight on Vitamin D

Monday, 4 August 2008 13:32 by eredmond
There’s been a lot of talk about Vitamin D in the news lately. Clinical consultants, Dr. Elizabeth Redmond, and Dr. Eve Bralley, shed a little “sunlight” on today’s topic of Vitamin D. Shedding a Little Sunlight on Vitamin D &nbs... [More]

Finding Pieces of the Puzzle

Tuesday, 22 July 2008 11:03 by tpollock
An Interview Featuring Dr. Todd LePine. Terry Pollock, a senior clinical consultant at Metametrix Clinical Laboratory, spoke with Dr. LePine after one of his recent lectures at the laboratory. Listen to their conversation and learn Dr. LePine’s approach in his clinical practice, and how he “finds the pieces of the puzzle” while evaluating complex patients with multiple complaints [More]

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