The microbiome refers to the collective genomes of all the microorganisms that live in and on the human body, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes. These microbes play a vital role in maintaining human health, as they help to regulate the immune system, metabolize nutrients, and protect against pathogens. The microbiome is unique to each individual and can be…
Live Blood Cell Analysis Darkfield Microscopy is a method used to examine living blood cells with a specially adapted, high-powered microscope. Once the individual’s blood specimen is in place, the dark-field microscope’s high magnification projects a vivid image onto a monitor where both the practitioner and patient can easily see the health state of different blood cells, bacteria and other…
Metabolomics is the study of small molecules, known as metabolites, produced by an humans in response to the environment, including diet, lifestyle, and genetics. Metabolites are the end products of cellular processes, including digestion, metabolism, and detoxification, and provide a snapshot of an individual’s metabolic state at a given moment in time. Metabolomics is a powerful tool for understanding the…
Since 1972, Doctor’s Data, Inc. has performed over four million hair elements tests for physicians and other health care providers, accumulating what is probably the largest database regarding this procedure. Why hair? With respect to its contained elements, hair is essentially an excretory tissue rather than a functional tissue. Hair element analysis provides important information which, in conjunction with symptoms…
Heavy metal analysis is often an essential service for evaluation of chronic disease states and prevention of chronic disease. Heavy metal toxicity has been associated with all types of degenerative disease including chronic fatigue; depression; poor memory and cognitive dysfunction; emotional instability; peripheral numbness or tingling; decreased senses of touch, hearing or vision; hypersensitivity and allergies; persistent infections including chronic…
Overview Intestinal barrier function screening from Cyrex Laboratory, also known as Array 2, uses serum to detect the following analytes. Actomyosin IgA Occludin/Zonulin IgG Occludin/Zonulin IgA Occludin/Zonulin IgM Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) IgG Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) IgA Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) IgM Background The lining of the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the anus, is covered by a mucosal barrier, which provides our first…