Applying Laboratory Evaluations, What's on Your Gut's Mind?, UMFA and
Autism Awareness, plus MORE!
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Applying Laboratory Evaluations
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Measuring UMFA in Suspected CFD
Laboratory Evaluations for Synthetic Vitamins
What's on your Gut's Mind?
National Austism Awareness Month
Healthy Recipes
Spring: Time for a Thorough Sweep
Applying Laboratory Evaluations 
  
   
Join us for our next Applying Laboratory Evaluations (ALE) seminar! A popular seminar series, the ALE is designed to help participants better understand and implement functional laboratory testing into their practices. This two-day workshop will focus on an introduction to organic acids, amino acids, IgG food sensitivities, and stool testing.

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LIVE Nutrition Workshops 
If you're following or considering ANY special diet for autism, ADHD, or other childhood condition, keep reading! Leading autism nutritionist, Julie Matthews, will be hosting Nourishing Hope for Children workshops in five east coast cities throughout April, National Autism Awareness month. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, be inspired, and progress.

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April 2012 Volume 7 Issue 4
Measuring UMFA in Suspected CFD 
Dr. Kara Fitgerald on UMFA
In her most recent blog, Kara Fitzgerald, ND supports monitoring Unmetabolized Folic Acid (UMFA) in the serum of those with diagnosed or suspected Cerebral Folate Deficiency (CFD). It makes good sense given the ubiquitous presence of synthetic folic acid in the food supply, and its toxic consequences in individuals with CFD. She goes on to discuss a study involving two young patients, both diagnosed with autism, and how she has put her advocated theory to the test within this particular case.

Read on...
Lab Evaluations for Synthetic Vitamins
Vitamin D2 vs. D3, 5-MTHF vs. UMFA
Last month, Metametrix Chief Science Officer, Dr. Richard Lord, hosted an educational webinar discussing laboratory evaluations for synthetic vitamins. In his session, he reviewed the additions of D2 and D3 as analytes to our vitamin D profile, and addressed the distinctions between the two. He also gave an in-depth look at folates through our new Unmetabolized Folic Acid (UMFA) profile, constructively differentiating UMFA from 5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid (5-MTHF). 
What's on Your Gut's Mind? 
Rachel Marynowski, ND on the GI tract
If your gut could talk, what would it say? Well, being that it contains the body's "second brain," it can think and quite possibly, it's not very content with the way it's being treated. In her latest blog post, Dr. Rachel Marynowski convincingly gives us reason to regularly evaluate our GI system and consider the Comprehensive GI Effects profile in doing so.

National Autism Awareness Month
Go Blue for Autism in April
April 2, 2012 marked the fifth anniversary of World Autism Awareness Day, one dedicated to those affected by the pervasive disorder and to intensifying global awareness. 

In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, Metametrix would like to contribute to this annual mission by highlighting some educational resources on laboratory tests and how they can help!

Brunch is served!  
Enjoy a springtime favorite with healthy meal options
Warmer temperatures often entice us to slow down on the weekends and take the time to enjoy the pleasant weather. Savoring a relaxing brunch on a lazy Sunday is just the way to take a step back and unwind! Looking for some healthy, gluten and dairy-free recipes to add to your menu? Look no further - we've assembled some options for you to consider in planning your next brunch experience. Enjoy!

Side: Potato Gratin (Gluten-Free)

Beverage: Spring Tea & Mango Splash (Gluten/Dairy-Free)

Dessert: Coconut Macaroons (Gluten/Dairy-Free)
Spring: Time for a Thorough Sweep
Rid your home of allergens and toxins
March 20th marked the start of spring and the beginning of unusually high pollen counts. As these counts begin to lower, now is the perfect time for you to give your household a detailed cleaning and eradicate it of the bothersome grains. While you're at it, do away with the dangerous chemicals that may have reappeared under your cabinets or in your cleaning-supply closet since your last good sweep. 
 
Discover many of the toxins you're exposed to daily within your home at www.everydayexposures.com. And, check out our Allergix and Toxic Effects profiles to find out how they can best help you and your family.   

Thank you for reading!

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