Posted by simus on January 12, 2004, at 1:57:11
In reply to metals, amino acids, hormone analyses, posted by Emme on January 11, 2004, at 21:24:27
> Hi Again,
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> I recently saw an osteopath who does complementary medicine to see what he would say. (I saw the holistic nurse practitioner the other week - thought I'd sample the alternative universe). Anyway, this fellow had recommendations for several very expensive tests done by a lab called Great Smokies.My doctor tested me for heavy metal poisoning (mercury). I am not an expert, but I understand that is not an easy thing to test for because it deposits in tissues. A hair analysis is one of the more reliable tests, and not a lot of places do this testing. I believe that the lab that ran my hair analysis was the one you mentioned.
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> He suggested: Urine amino acids, hair and blood heavy minerals, essential fatty acids (blood), comprehensive female hormones (saliva).
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> Anyway, I'm not sure what to think. My "quack" antennae are up - I don't know if these are tests that are generally considered reliable or worthwhile. Has anyone had experience iwth Great Smokies? I can't really afford them if my insurance won't pay, so that may well be a deciding factor.
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> It doesn't help that he's having me take underarm temperature measurements in the morning, even though my thyroid tests have been normal. I know that underarm temp measurement is considered the least reliable.
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> Input?
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> Thanks,
> Emme
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