Posts Tagged ‘gut health’
Long Term Use of Acid Blockers is Harmful
Many of my patients are taking acid suppressing medications, and have been for a long time. I often find myself explaining to them that “acid blockers can do harm long term”. A lot of patients don’t realize the gravity of the situation, since in many cases, their family doctors are fully aware of their long…
Read MoreCell Science Systems ALCAT Platinum Plus
Alcat Platinum Plus by Cell Science Systems This Test is useful for: Gastrointestinal Symptoms Autoimmune Disease Joint Pain IBD/IBS Inflammation Food Sensitivities Nutritional Deficiencies Skin Conditions (Atopic Dermatitis) Environmental Sensitivities Lab offered by: Specimen Type: Blood Results Returned in: 10 Days Sample Report Results Included in this Test FOOD SENSTIVITIES Vegetables Fruit Meat Dairy/Eggs…
Read MoreAcid Blocking Medications Aren’t Intended for Long Term Use
I see many patients taking Acid blockers long term. On a near weekly basis I’m telling a patient acid blockers aren’t meant to be taken long term. Sometimes patients may not take this advice seriously, as their family doctor is fully aware they are on acid blockers long term without much concern. This article will…
Read MoreProbiotic Supplements Shouldn’t Be Selected At Random
As a naturopath, I see countless patients taking probiotics; generally self-prescribed or sometimes recommended by a friend or health food store employee. Many times the patient will report probiotics didn’t help, not realizing there is an art to probiotic selection. Popularity of Probiotics Probiotics are “live organisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a…
Read MoreSecretory IgA and Autoimmune Disease
What Is Secretory IgA IgA stands for Immunoglobulin A. Our bodies contain 5 different types of immunoglobins; IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, IgD. We have many different types of immune cells, and these are a few of them. They each have unique roles to play. IgA is the most abundant immunoglobulin in the human body. In…
Read MoreDoctor’s Data Comprehensive Stool Analysis (CSA)
Comprehensive Stool Analysis (CSA) by Doctor’s Data This Test is useful for: Gastrointestinal SymptomsAutoimmune DiseaseJoint PainIBD/IBSInflammationFood SensitivitiesNutritional DeficienciesSkin Conditions (Atopic Dermatitis) Lab offered by: Specimen Type: Stool Results Returned in: 10 Days Sample Report Results Included in this Test Bacteriology Culture Expected/Beneficial flora Commensal (Imbalanced) flora Dysbiotic flora Yeast Culture Normal Flora Dysbiotic flora…
Read MoreDoctor’s Data H. Pylori Antigen Stool Test
H. Pylori Antigen Stool Test by Doctor’s Data This Test is useful for: H.Pylori Lab offered by: Specimen Type: Stool Results Returned in: 5 Days Sample Report H. Pylori is a bacteria, which can be found on the stomach mucosa of most people. Although its very common (nearly 1/3 of the population has it), only…
Read MoreBio Health GI Pathogen Screen with H. pylori Antigen
GI Pathogen Screen with H. pylori Antigen by Bio Health What is Tested? Ova & Parasites x 3Giardia lambliaCryptosporidium parvumH. pylori antigenBacterial CultureYeast CultureOccult Blood Lab offered by: Specimen Type: Stool Results Returned in: 10 Days Sample Report GI Screens are applicable to all patients, especially those with chronic illness and digestive problems. This test…
Read MoreBioHealth H. Pylori Antigen Stool Test
H. Pylori Antigen Stool Test by BioHealth This Test is useful for: H.Pylori Lab offered by: Specimen Type: Stool Results Returned in: 10 Days Sample Report H. Pylori is a bacteria, which can be found on the stomach mucosa of most people. Although its very common (nearly 1/3 of the population has it), only 15-20%…
Read MoreDoctor’s Data Comprehensive Stool Analysis (CSA) with Parasitology
Comprehensive Stool Analysis (CSA) with Parasitology by Doctor’s Data This Test is useful for: Gastrointestinal SymptomsAutoimmune DiseaseJoint PainIBD/IBSInflammationFood SensitivitiesNutritional DeficienciesSkin Conditions (Atopic Dermatitis) Lab offered by: Specimen Type: Stool Results Returned in: 10 Days Sample Report Results Included in this Test Bacteriology Culture Expected/Beneficial flora Commensal (Imbalanced) flora Dysbiotic flora Yeast Culture Normal Flora…
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