Labs & Biochemistry
Learn about labs and biochemistry that can be used to identify underlying imbalances commonly seen in children with chronic health conditions.
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Kryptopyrroluria (Pyrrole Disorder / Pyroluria) Main Info Page
What Is Kryptopyrroluria? Kryptopyrroluria (KPU) is a condition in which zinc and pyridoxine (vitamin B6) are excreted in high amounts into the urine. Elevated kryptopyrroles (HPL) are found in the urine due to abnormality in the synthesis of heme (hemoglobin) ... Read More
Darkfield Microscopy
What Is Darkfield Microscopy? A live blood analysis done with darkfield microscopy (a very powerful microscope) can reveal the actual state of a patient's immune system. A single drop of blood is magniÂfied thousands of times on a video monitor, ... Read More
Common Abnormalities in Biochemistry
Common Biochemical Imbalances Getting to the root causes of your child's condition or symptoms can be a little like playing health detective because of common abnormalities in biochemistry. It can feel downright overwhelming to try and figure out what may ... Read More
Allergy and Sensitivity Testing
IgE Testing (Immediate Reactivity, "True Allergy") True allergies are much easier to detect than food or chemical sensitivities. A true allergy is an acute or immediate reactivity, an Immunoglobulin E (IgE) immune mediated reaction. True allergies always trigger the release ... Read More
IgG Allergies in Autism, ADHD, Asthma, Autoimmune and More
In this blog post, Kelly Dorfman, MS, LN discusses the role of IgG allergies and symptoms of autism, ADHD, asthma, autoimmune disorders and more. Food Allergies More Common Intolerance to certain foods, especially gluten (wheat related grains) and casein (milk ... Read More
Biomedical Testing for Autism, ADHD, SPD and Chronic Disorders
In this blog post, Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND, writes about five basic questions to ask when considering biomedical testing for autism, ADHD, SPD and other chronic health conditions. The State of Biomedical Testing Biomedical testing has changed dramatically over the ... Read More
Functional and Diagnostic Testing
Below are listed a few companies that offer comprehensive diagnostic testing and biological analysis. Read up on the tests offered by these companies and ask your healthcare provider if there are certain tests that might be appropriate for your child ... Read More
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Johnny and Nate: Autism
Johnny and Nate's autism-recovery is excerpted from A Compromised Generation: Â The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America's Children. Johnny was born in 1997, a year when the word autism was just beginning to make its way into the mainstream media ... Read More
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