Metametrix Institute - Sharing Paths to Health with Functional Testing

Is Bisphenol A (BPA) "safe" or "not-safe?"

BPA has certainly been proven "not-safe" by most researchers, but because of its widespread use, and possibly the influence of large chemical corporations, the FDA currently considers it safe. However, the FDA believes BPA exposure to children and babies should be limited, and they have committed monies to research the issue.

BPA is one of the most prevalent and studied endocrine disruptors. BPA given to animals has been shown to cause all sorts of health problems ranging from cancer, obesity, neurobehavioral problems...

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If I have cancer, it must be from pesticides!

"If I have cancer, it must be from pesticides!" I have heard this statement countless times from patients and acquaintances because this association is somehow imbedded into our brains (and not without good reason). The fact of the matter is that we all have pesticides in us — yep even you! We begin life in our mother’s womb being fed by her bloodstream that not only delivers to us nutrients, but also toxic chemicals — including pesticides.

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Which test is best?

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 might surprise you. He indicated that there are two "genres" of toxicity testing. One that measures the levels of specific  toxins in the body, and another that measures the metabolite of the toxins in the body. So, which type of test is best? 

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Who's your mama? Is your generation at risk?

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 area was due to persistent, man-made chemicals being transfered from one generation to the next. The result was offspring that were unable to reproduce!...

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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.

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...

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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!...

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How do toxins affect mitochondria?

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.

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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.

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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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