Anti-Aging Programs:
Specialized Testing
We utilize advanced laboratory testing to identify markers
for chronic disease, food sensitivities, heavy metal toxcicity
and nutritional deficiencies. Through the research of
Dr. Lawson, the tests that we recommend form the basis
of of our wellness programs and help patients identify
early warning signs of chronic diseases and confirm clinical
dianoses, health history and symptoms.
Advanced Testing for Chronic Disease
Most of this testing is done using advanced tests from
standard laboratories and effecive interpretation of these
lab results. We have seen many patients whose lab values
are within the "reference" range but far from
optimal. To provide the best in preventative care, we
help patients achieve optimal lab values rather than reference
ranges. Further, we use certain tests that act as advanced
"markers" for chronic disease testing. For example,
the following list of labs make up the "New Cardiology
Blood Work":
- CoQ10
- Cardio CRP
- Ferritin
- Fibrinogen
- Homocysteine LP (a)
- Total Cholesterol HDL (good cholesterol)
LDL (bad cholesterol) Oxidized LDL Triglycerides
- AA/EPA Ratio
- Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
- Fasting insulin Hemoglobin A1C
Similarly, we use advanced lab tests for other risk factors
as well including breast cancer in wowen, osteoporosis
and other chronic diseases. The key is that we take the
time to understand every person's risk factors, health
history and early warning clinical symptoms, then order
the lab tests that will proivde the best information to
allow us to create individualized treatment programs.
Food Sensitivity Testing
Scientists have discovered that food sensitivities are
responsible for many seemingly unexplainable diseases
and symptoms, yet most people are only aware of extreme
food allergies in which a person develops a very strong
allergic reaction typically within minutes or hours of
being exposed. Food sensitivities and intolerances may
take anywhere from 2-3 days to as long as 7 days to manifest,
making them very difficult to discern and detect. For
this reason, food sensitivities have been dubbed "hidden"
food allergies.
In our practice, we have found that with a simple blood
test you can show any individual which are their safe
or non reactive foods, and if that person eats ONLY those
foods, then their hyperactive immune systems will become
quiescent - and whatever problem they have that is caused
by their allergic reaction to foods will improve, and
often disappear over a short period of time. And even
better, if they continue to avoid their reactive foods
for 3-6 months the immune memory for their reactive foods
will be forgotten, and so these foods may then be reintroduced
to their diet, without any fear of an immune reaction.
In short, their allergic button can be reset to zero.
For this reason, we utilize food sensitivity testing that
identifies sensitivities and intolerances for up to 200
foods and food additives as a cornerstone in our anti-aging
programs.
Heavy
Metals Toxcity Testing
In our practice, we have seen the
effects of heavy metals toxcity such as mercury and lead.
Mercury toxcity may result from the mercury in dental
amalgams and other sources. Toxic and essential elements
analysis is an invaluable tool for the assessment of retention
of toxic metals in the body and the status of essential
nutrient elements. Toxic metals do not have any useful
physiological function, adversely affect virtually every
organ system and disrupt the homeostasis of nutrient elements.
Analysis of the levels of toxic metals
after the administration of a metal detoxification agent
is an objective way to evaluate the accumulation of toxic
metals. Acute metal poisoning is rare. More common, however,
is a chronic, low-level exposure to toxic metals that
can result in significant retention in the body that can
be associated with a vast array of adverse health effects
and not chronic disease. Once cannot draw valid conclusions
about adverse health effects of metals without assessing
net retention. For an individual, toxicity occurs when
net retention exceeds physiological tolerance. Net retention
is determined by the difference between the rates of assimilation
and excretion of metals. To evaluate net retention, one
compares the levels of metals in urine before and after
the administration of a pharmaceutical metal detoxification
agent such as EDTA, DMSA or DMPS.
Where indicated, we have found that
heavy metals testing can lead to the identification of
a significant source of cellelular degeneration and chronic
disease symptoms.
Nutritional Deficiency Testing
Nutritional deficiency testing focuses
on nutritional deficiencies at the cellular level. We
know that insufficient cellular nutrition is a mjor factor
in chronic disease formation. The test that we use is
the most comprehensive evaluation available to help overcome
chronic disease and promote optimal health. The profile
consists of Metabolic Analysis, Amino Acid, Essential
and Metabolic Fatty Acids, Oxidative Stress, Nutrient
& Toxic Elements. The results of this test help to
optimize a very individualized nutrional supplement program
for each patient.
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