| Don't be SAD, read this blog post! |
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The cold, winter months mark not only the beginning of low temperatures and short days, but also Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This form of natural depression, mildly impacts 25% of the population and seriously impacts 5% of the population. Read Dr. David's blog on ways to avoid the winter blues and being SAD.
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| International Integrative Medicine Day |
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On January 23, 2010, celebrate International Integrative Medicine (IM) Day! IM promotes the principles and practice of models of integration and care that preserve the patient-healer relationship and the healing of the patient, as stated in their mission.
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| Volume 5, Issue 1 |
January 2010 |
Greetings!
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready for a great 2010. Metametrix is pleased to highlight toxicity for the next few installments of the Memo. We invite you to keep tuned for new features on each of the profiles assessing toxic burden in the body.
Additionally, Metametrix is gearing up for quite a few seminars including the Defeat Autism Now! Clinician conference and IFM-Advanced Practice Module in February. Our first Applying Laboratory Evaluations seminar of the year is also next month. In this issue we are highlighting the importance of Vitamin D in the winter season, a blog on Seasonal Affective Disorder, and how Metametrix is involved in the local community. Read more on all of these topics below! |
| Toxicity Audio Series with Dr. Crinnion! |
 Evaluate Toxic Burden in the Body
Learn more about toxicity in this 7 part audio interview series between Dr. Eve Bralley and Dr. Walter Crinnion! A new segment will be available each week on the Metametrix Institute website, so check back often for more.
The Toxic Effects Profiles help assess the build up of toxins in the body due to environmental exposures, including chemicals and pesticides in the air, personal care products, and more. These profiles can help assess risk of developing conditions such as autoimmune diseases and certain cancers. Metametrix offers five Toxic Effects Profiles assessing porphyrin levels, PCBs, chlorinated pesticides, volatile solvents, and phthalate and paraben levels.
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| Applying Laboratory Evaluations to Improve Clinical Outcome |
 Early Bird Pricing Ends January 22 for February Seminar!
Metametrix has announced new dates for the Applying Laboratory Evaluations (ALE) seminar series for 2010! New dates include February 20/21, June 12/13, and August 28/29. This seminar focuses primarily on an introduction to organic acids, amino acids, IgG foods, and stool testing.
"Very exciting information. I'm really looking forward to treating patients with these lab services. Material was very well presented, pertinent, and passionate." - Miriam Rose, MD, December seminar attendee
If you're unable to attend February's ALE seminar, register for June or August. |
| Assess Vitamin D in the Cool, Winter Months |
 Vitamin D levels are important
It is important to assess vitamin D levels in the winter months. Vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphorous absorption/resorption to maintain proper bone health. With shorter days and longer nights, vitamin D levels are shown to be at lower levels in the winter and assessment can determine insufficiencies. Studies show that vitamin D is important in maintaining a strong immune system and preventing bone loss such as osteoporosis.
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| Metametrix and Community Involvement |
 A Vital Component of our Corporate Culture
Metametrix believes in giving back and has participated in many local events in the metro Atlanta, GA area. Additionally, in light of the recent earthquake disaster in Haiti, Metametrix and its employees have made generous donations to help in relief efforts. Other event participation includes Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the Atlanta Community Food Bank helping feed the less fortunate and homeless, and NSPIRE Atlanta, a local charity helping individuals get back on their feet. Many other organizations Metametrix partners with are listed below on our Community Involvement page.
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Please visit www.metametrix.com for more information on the Toxic Effects Profiles. We are excited about 2010 and hope you stay tuned for many new topics and announcements. 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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