| Nutrient and Toxic Elements Hair Profile Expanded |
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Added elements include:
- Thallium
- Bismuth
- Antimony
- Beryllium
- Tin
- Titanium
- Tungsten
- Uranium
- Zirconium
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product announcements and industry news. You are invited to participate on the site with comments and reviews.
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If you are attending the ACA Council on Nutrition Conference in Atlanta, GA this month, we invite you to join us for a tour of our state-of-the-art laboratory facility on Thursday, April 23rd! For more information, please contact ACA Council on Nutrition or visit the Metametrix Booth at the conference. We look forward to seeing you! |
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| Volume 4, Issue 4 |
April 2009 |
Greetings!
April is National Autism Awareness Month and Metametrix is featuring the Porphryins Profile! The Porphyrins Profile can help reveal the impact of heavy metals commonly found accumulating in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
In this issue we will feature articles and resources that can help identify testing and treatment options for autism. Be sure to check out upcoming events, such as DAN! and the ACA Council on Nutrition in our hometown of Atlanta, GA! Other features include a new, non-invasive TRIAD Bloodspot Profile as well as more information on the seminar, Applying Laboratory Evaluations. Check out more on these below!
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| Porphyrins Profile: Convey toxic accumulation in the body |
 Autism and Porphyrins Testing
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) affect millions of children worldwide. By determining a child's biochemical individuality, Metametrix testing profiles may help provide a plan for managing these symptoms by outlining each child's specific needs. The Porphyrins Profile can help to reveal affects of accumulation of toxic metals from the environment in ASD children, as well as detoxification and sulfation capabilities which play a key role in ridding the body of toxins reducing oxidative stress.
Porphyrins Profile Presentation
Learn more on the Porphyrins Profile |
| Laboratory Assessment in Autism |
 Six Key Areas of Assessment
Functional laboratory testing can help clinicians and parents identify a plan for managing Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) by optimizing biochemical functioning. Dr. Elizabeth Redmond has developed an audio visual presentation identifying the following six assessment areas in autistic children:
- Methylation
- Mitochondrial Function
- Detoxification
- Inflammation
- Digestion
- Nutrition
Additionally, the Autism Patient and Parent Brochure is available to identify Metametrix testing options that can help in treatment of children with ASD including the profile of the month, Porphryins, helping to reveal high toxicity levels in the body.
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| Introducing the TRIAD Bloodspot Profile |
 A New, Non-Invasive Testing Option
The power of the TRIAD Profile is now available with a blood spot specimen collection. The new specimen collection kit gives more patient convenience - no blood draw is necessary, and patients can complete the entire specimen collection in the comfort of their own homes.
Learn more on TRIAD Bloodspot
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| Applying Laboratory Evaluations: To Improve Clinical Outcome |
 Two Day Educational Seminar
Held on June 13/14, August 29/30, and December 5/6 at our state-of-the-art training facility located in Atlanta, GA and taught by practicing clinicians and the writers of the landmark book, Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine, this seminar is geared toward clinicians new to functional and integrative medicine. The sessions offered will help improve your clinical practice by showing you how to effectively integrate functional laboratory testing into your practice. Space is limited to 25 people per session, so sign up today!
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| The Gluten Effect Book Review |
The Continuum of Gluten's Effects 
Do you or your patient's suffer from exhaustion, obesity, digestive problems, headaches or depression? According to Drs. Vikki and Richard Peterson's publication, The Gluten Effect, it could be food intake causing these symptoms. Dr. Elizabeth Redmond, a clinical consultant for Metametrix and a member of the Metametrix Institute, has read and reviewed The Gluten Effect. As a clincial educator and researcher of gluten sensitivities, Dr. Redmond feels this book goes beyond the common perceptions of gluten effects on the gut and body. Read Dr. Redmond's review below and learn more on The Gluten Effect.
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Please visit www.metametrix.com for more information on porphryins and testing options that can help with autism spectrum disorders. Be sure to check out May's newsletter which will include more on food allergies and sensitivities. If you have questions or would like additional information on any of this month's topics, please give us a call at 800-221-4640 or send us an email through our contact us page.
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