Weak immune system, unexplained neurologic symptoms or endocrine system effects? Have you exhausted all testing options and treatments and still not having much success treating your patient? Do you suspect the patient has been exposed to environmental chemicals or solvents?

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Here are a few questions to ask during patient intake to determine the best toxic effects profile for your patient:

Items marked (PDF) are interpretive guides.

• Where does the patient live and/or work?

  • Older home - Chlorinated pesticides (PDF)

  • Agricultural area - Chlorinated pesticides (PDF) and/or Organophosphates (PDF)

  • New home - Volatile solvents (PDF)

  • Renovated office or home - Volatile solvents (PDF)

  • Old office building - Chlorinated pesticides (PDF), PCBs (PDF)

• What is their work environment like?

  • Pesticide worker - Chlorinated pesticides (PDF) and/or Organophosphates (PDF)

  • Mechanic - Volatile solvents (PDF)

  • Painter - Volatile solvents (PDF)

  • Glues/adhesives - Volatile solvents (PDF)

  • Salon/spa - Volatile solvents (PDF)

• What does their diet/lifestyle include?

  • Fatty foods - Chlorinated pesticides (PDF), PCBs (PDF)

  • Fish - Chlorinated pesticides (PDF), PCBs (PDF)

  • Nutrient deficient

  • Overweight, fat cells retain more toxins

  • Stress

• Detoxification Impairments?

  • Genetic polymorphisms

  • Poor liver function

~ Christie Egeston

Additional Resources

• www.everydayexposures.com - An interactive site showing sources of toxicity in your environment

• Chlorinated Pesticides - Test Info

• Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) - Test Info

• Volatile Solvents - Test Info

• Organophosphates - Test Info