INTRODUCTION
THE FOLLOWING REPORT SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS DIAGNOSTIC, BUT RATHER AS A SCREENING TOOL THAT PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL SOURCE OF INFORMATION. THIS REPORT SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER LABIRATORY TESTS. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND THE CLINICAL EXPERTISE OF THE ATTENDING DONTOR.
TSET RESULTS WERE OBTAINED “ CINICAL LABORATORY ADHERING TO TESTING PROCEDURES THAT COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENTAL PROTOCOL AND STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY TRACE ELEMENTS INC. U.S.A THE FOLLOWING INTERPRETATION IS BASED UPON INTERNATIONAL DATA AND DEFINED BY EXTENSIVE CINICAL RESEARCHCONDUCTED BY DAVID L. WATTS. PH.D.
This analysis including levels, ratios, ranges and recommendations are upon the sample and sampling technique meeting the following requirements.
· Sample obtained from the mid-parietal to the occipital region of scalp.
· Sample is proximal portion of hair length (first 1”to 2” of hair closes to scalp.
· sufficient sample weight( minimum of 150 mg)
· High grade stainless steel sampling scissors.
· Untreated virgin hair (no recent perms, bleaching, or coloring agents).
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METABOLIC TYPE
FAST METABOLISM, TYPE #2
The patient’s tissue mineral pattern indicates a FAST METABOLISËÞ, TYPE #2 characterized as being sympathetic dominant with high adrenal activity in conjunction with decreased thyroid function. This pattern is indicative of acute stress and a possible inflammatory condition .this condition may result in a lack of sustained energy production and can lead to mood swings and fluctuations in energy levels.
Endocrine replacement therapy. Such as: thyroid, insulin, adrenal steroids (anti-inflammatory drugs).Etc. as well as endocrine antagonists and in extreme cases of surgical removal of a gland. Can affect the issue mineral pattern. In these cases, the above reported indications of endocrine status should not be considered as representative of endocrine activity additional clinical tests and patient history should be taken into consideration.
There are several sub-classifications of each metabolic type, ranging from Type #1 to Type #4. This is taken into consideration on their supplement and dietary recommendations. The extent to which the patient is manifesting these metabolic characteristics depends upon the degree and chronicity of the mineral patterns.
RE-EVALUATION
A re-evaluation is suggested at two months from the beginning of implementation of the supplement program. The metabolic subtypes, such as the Type #2 may result from an acute condition, and therefore, may show a metabolic response more quickly than the Type #1.
TRETRENDS
The following trends may not be manifesting in the patient at this time. Each trend that is listed is a result of research including statistical and clinical observations. This trend analysis is advanced merely for the consideration of the health professional and should not be considered an assessment of a medical condition. Further investigation may be indicated based upon your own clinical evaluation.
SPECIAL NOTE
It must be emphasized that the following are only trends of potential health conditions realistically; the probability for each trend’s occurrence is based upon the degree and duration of the specific mineral imbalance. Since this analysis is not capable of determining either the previous degree of imbalance and/or previous duration the trend analysis should only be used as an indicator to the health care professional of potential manifestation particularly if the biochemical imbalance continues.
COMMENTS
ANXIETY:
Low issue calcium is associated with increased central nervous system sensitivity and increased serum lactic levels. both of which may contribute to increased anxiety may be contributed to by any factor that interferes with normal calcium metabolism such as stress or accumulation of toxic metals such as lead and mercury.
ASTHMA AND MAGNESIUM:
Low magnesium intake has been found in groups of people experiencing lung problems such as wheezing and asthma. Histamines can trigger lung problems and are also known to increase the requirement for magnesium.
GASTRITIS:
High sodium relative to potassium has been associated with a gastritis-like condition.
HYPOTHYROID:
High calcium relative to potassium indicates a tendency toward a law thyroid function. It has been found that an elevated TSH, even when circulating T-3 and T-4 are normal is a early indication of hypothyroidism.
TOXIC METALS
ELEVATED ARSENIC (As):
The arsenic level is above the the established reference range for this toxic element arsenic is antagonistic to selenium and may therefore contribute to free-radical formation.
SOURCE OF ARSENIC
Arsenic has been found high in some seafood obtained from coastal waters, particularly shrimp, oysters, and muscles. Other sources include arsenic rich soils, herbicides, arsenic containing insect sprays, bumming of arsenate treated building materials in fireplaces, coal combustion, and smellers.
Cadmium (Cd) :
The cadmium level is within the cautionary range. The following are some fairly common sources of cadmium:
Tobacco zinc smelters
Burning plastic Galvanized Water Pipes
Superphosphate fertilizers Auto Exhaust
Electronics Industry
NOTE:
At this time, further confirmation of heavy metal toxicity using a blood test nay or may not reveal an elevated level. This is due to the protective response of the body in which following a toxic metal exposure, the element is sequestered from the blood and stored in various other issues. Therefore, if the exposure is not ongoing or chronic, elevated levels in the blood may not be present. It is recommended that another analysis be performed in at least one year to monitor any changes in toxic metal accumulation.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
It is suggested that additional supplementation and/or intake of the following nutrients and food substituted should be avoided by the patient until re-evaluation.
“VITAMIN B3”
Vitamin B3 (niacin), lowers or antagonizes the mineral copper. Niacin is presently in vague as an anti-cholesterol supplement. However, it can contribute to hypercholesterolemia if an individual has a copper deficiency by further lowering the individual’s copper status. A high zinc to copper ratio has been documented to affect adversely the HDL/LDL ratio. Therefore, avoidance of extra niacin supplementation by the patient is warranted at this time.
“ZINC”
An elevated zinc/copper ratio is known to lower the HDL/LDL ratios thereby contribute to increased cholesterol levels. The patient should not be taking a zinc supplement exclusively as this may contribute to a worsening of the zinc/copper balance.
DIETARY SUGGESTION
The following dietary suggestions are defined by several factors the individual’s mineral levels, rations and metabolic type, as well as the nutrient value of each food including protein, carbohydrate, fat, and vitamin and mineral content. Based upon these determinations it may be suggested that foods be avoided or increased temporarily in the diet to aid in the improvement of the patient’s chemistry.
GENERAL DIETRAY GUIDELINES FOR THE METABOLIZER
· INCREASE INTAKE OF HIGH PURINE PROTEIN FOODS…high purine protein sources include liver, kidney and heart. Other good sources include sardines, tuna, clams, crab, lobster and oysters. Unless notified otherwise high purine and moderate purine protein intake should constitute approximately 33%of total daily caloric intake.
· INCREASE INTAKE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS …such as cheese, yogurt, cream, mutter (unsalted). Increase intake of nuts and seeds such as almonds, walnuts, peanuts, peanut butter and sunflower seeds. Foods high in fat unless notified otherwise should constitute approximately 33% of total daily caloric intake.
· REDUCE CARBOHYDRATE INTAKE…including unrefined carbohydrates. Sources such as cereals, while grains and whole grain products are contraindicated for frequent consumption until the next evaluation. Carbohydrate intake in the form of unrefined carbohydrates should be approximately 33%% of total daily caloric intake.
· AVOID ALL SUGARS AND REFINED CARBOHYDRATES …this includes while and and brown sugar, honey, candy, soda pop, cake, pastries, alcohol and while bread.
FOOD ALLERGIES
In same individuals, certain foods can produce a maladaptive or “allergic-like” reaction commonly called “food allergies”. Consumption of foods that on is sensitive to can bring about reactions ranging from drowsiness to hyperactivity in children, itching and rashes, headaches, high blood pressure and arthritic pain.
Sensitivity to foods can develop due to biochemical (nutritional) imbalances, and which stress, pollution, and medications can aggravate. Nutritional imbalance can further be contributed to by restricting food variety, such as eating only a small group of foods on a daily basis. Often a person will develop a craving for the food they are most sensitive to and may eat the same food or food group more than once a day.
The following section may contain foods that are recommended to avoid. These foods should be considered as potential “allergy foods”, or as foods that may impede a rapid and effective response. Consumption of these foods should be avoided completely for four days. After which they should not be eaten more frequently the once every three days during course of therapy.
FOODS THAT STIMULATE HISTAMINES
Consumption of the following foods can stimulate release in certain metabolic types and may contribute to respiratory-type allergy reactions. These foods are to be avoided until the next evaluation or until notified otherwise by attending doctor.
Beal Greens Rhubarb
Apples Chocolates
Spinach Black Tea
Eggplant Strawberries
Sweet Potatoes Peanuts
Blueberries Green Beans
Pecans Chard
Wheat Germ Concord Grapes
Cocoa Collards
parsley blackberries
Beets
FOODS HIGH IN MAGNESIUM
The following foods are high in magnesium content relative to calcium and sodium. These foods may be increased in the dist until the next evaluation.
Blackstrap com
Prunes Cashews
Avocados Wild Rice
Bananas Tofu
Bass(broil) Garbanzo Beans
Figs(dried)
THE FOLLOWING FOODS MAY BE INCREASED IN THE DIET UNTIL THE NEXT EVALUATION
Mozzarella Cheese Turnip Greens
Milk Mustard Greens
Kale Yogurt
Monterey Cheese Cream
Almonds Buttermilk
Swiss Cheese
HIGH COPPER FOODS TO INCREASE IN THE DIET
The following foods are good sources of dietary cupper if desired these foods may be increased in the diet until the next evaluation
Cod Lobster
Brazil Nuts Mushrooms
Pecans Crab
Hazelnuts Almonds
Pistachio nuts Sesame Seeds
Sunflower Seeds Walnuts
Duck
AMINO ACIDS THAT IMPROVE CALCUIM ABSORPTION
Calcium absorption is greatly enhanced when the diet is high in the amino acids, lysine, arginine and histamine. These proteins also help to reduce acidity of the issues. Both effects are favorable for the fast metabolizer, therefore addition of any of the following foods to the diet is recommended at this time:
Lima Beans Soybeans
Garbanzo Beans Sausage (lean)
Rump roast lamb
Skim Milk Smelt
THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN ONLY WITH MEALS IN ORDER TO INCREASE ABSOPRTION AND TO AVOID STOMACH DISCOMFORT.
RECOMMENDATION AM NOON PM
SYM-PACK (Metabolic support) 1 0 1
MIN-PLEX B (Magnesium+chromium+b6) 1 1 1
COPPER PLUS 1 0 1
VITAMIN E PLUS 1 0 1
THESE RECOMMENDATIONSMAY NOT INCLUDE MINERALS WHICH APPEAR BELOW NORMAL OR IN TURN MAY RECOMMEND MINERALS WHICH APPEAR ABOVE NORMAL ON THE HTMA GRAPH. THIS IS NOT AN OVERSIGHT. SPECIFIC MINERALS WILL INTERACT WITH OTHER MINERALS TO RAISE OR LOWER TISSUE MINERAL LEVELS, AND THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BALANCE THE PATIENTS MINERAL LEVELS THROUGH THESE INTERACTIONS.
THESE RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN OVER A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME WITHOUT OBTAINING A RE-EVALUATION. THIS IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO MONITOR PROGRESS AND MAKE THE NECESSARY IN THE NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS AS REQUIRED.
SPECIAL NOTE: NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS DO NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF A GOOD DIET. THEY ARE BUT AN ADDITIONAL SOURCE OF NUTRIENTS, AND THEREFORE, MUST NOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR A BALANCE DIET. ADDITIONALLY, NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS SHOULD NEVER BE TAKEN AT THE SAME TIME AS MEDICATIONS. MEDICATIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN HOURS PRIOP TO, OR 2 HOURS AFTER NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT INTAKE.