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Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine

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A Comprehensive Nutritional, Metabolic & Toxicant Work Up in Male Patient With CFS

A Comprehensive Nutritional, Metabolic & Toxicant Work Up in Male Patient With CFS - Part 3: GI Effects^TM Profiles

Low Erythrocyte Manganese & High Arsenic in Unresponsive Hypertensive Female Patient

ION Profile in Patient with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Over-Stimulation of The Kynurenine Pathway Can Diminish Tryptophan Levels To The Point That T-Cell Responses Are Inhibited; Leading to Poor Prognosis in Leukemia Patients.

ION Profile in Patient Suffering Symptoms of Cognitive Dysfunction Consistent with CFS

An ION Profiles Includes A Total of 126 Analytes - So When Presented With An ION Profile Where Only A Select Few Markers Are Abnormal; Such Markers Take on More Significance

High dose multi-strain probiotics in GORD

Gastrointestinal Function Profile in Patient Suffering Multiple Food Intolerances, Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD), Chronic Rhinitis & Arthralgia

Dramatic drop in urinary phthalate levels following change in water bottle brand

Urinary Levels of Common Toxic Plasticising Agents (Phthalates) Shown to Vary In An Individual According to Brand of Plastic Bottled Water Consumed

ION Profile & GI Effects Profile in Underweight Patient with Joint Pain, Diarrhea & Constipation

ION Profiles Can Often Reveal Layered Effects of a Particular Nutrient Deficiency or Biochemical Abnormality - This Affords the Clinician Greater Confidence & Specificity in Their Therapy

Explaining Discrepancies in H. pylori Testing

In recent months a number of customers have raised concerns over discrepancies between our stool test for H. pylori and more conventional tests such as the urea hydrogen breath test (UBT) and serology antibody tests. This article provides a scientific overview of the factors responsible for such discrepancies.

The Flip Side of Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Organic Acid Profiling

Bacterial Overgrowth may Affect Methylmalonate Levels via Synthesis of Propionate - the Precursor to Methylmalonate

Incidence of Cryptosporidium sp. in an Australian Outpatient Population & Treatment Considerations

Statistical Analysis Reveals High Incidence of Cryptosporidium sp. in an Australian Out-Patient Population Second Only to Blastocystis hominis.

Using SCFA Percentage Distribution Patterns as Treatment Guides

Specific SCFA% Distribution Patterns Can Serve as an Additional Measure of the Composition of Predominant Bacteria

In our previous communication, we highlighted the fascinating phenomenon of ‘metabolic cross-feeding’ as a means of explaining the diversity in patient response to prebiotics.

Bacteroides Levels Crucial in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) are two common chronic intestinal disorders that come under the umbrella of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD as it is more commonly referred to.

Effect of Fiber Intake on Microbial Interactions Within the Human Colon

The Phenomenon of Metabolic Cross-Feeding

Traditional schools of thought have said that if a patient exhibits low levels of bifidobacteria or butyrate in their stool, then supplementation with fiber should serve to increase both bifidobacteria and their major metabolic by-product, namely, butyrate.

Amino Acids - The Body's Building Blocks of Proteins

For this month we are featuring our Amino Acid Profiles! The Amino Acid Profiles measure functions in the body including the formation and maintenance of every tissue and chemical processess affecting both physical and mental function.

Bacteroides Levels Crucial in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) are two common chronic intestinal disorders that come under the umbrella of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD as it is more commonly referred to.

Autoimmunity in Autism Spectrum Disorders

If you have autoimmune disease in your family, your child may have a higher risk for developing autism, suggested a 2008 publication entitled, "Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and Language Regression," by Valicenti-McDermott et al. 1

The Importance of Amino Acids

Amino Acids may not be something you think of that can be a problem with a patient because you think to yourself that most Australians eat plenty of protein.

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Effect of Dead Cells on Bacterial Counts Using PCR

Recently we have received feedback from concerned customers about the impact of dead bacterial cells on the accuracy of PCR measurements of microbiota in stool.

Are Organic Pollutants an Underlying Cause of Autoimmune Disorders?

In a recent presentation on behalf of Metametrix Clinical Laboratory, naturopathic physician, Walter J. Crinnion gave an excellent overview of environmental toxicity and its effect on health.

Porphyrins Confirmed as Biomarkers of Mercury Toxicity in Autism

Profiles of porphyrins metabolites have enjoyed a surge in popularity in light of recent endorsement and adoption of the test as the preferred means for heavy metal and in particular, mercury assessment by the popular Walsh Research Institute or as it was previously known, the Pfeiffer Treatment Centre.

Case Study - 62 Year Old Female with Chronic Diarrhea

When this 62 year-old female patient presented to her practitioner she had been suffering chronic gut problems for over 3 months. Before seeing the practitioner, she had consulted with multiple gastroenterologists and
doctors in search for an answer to the chronic diarrhea she had been suffering.