UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS Individuals with eating disorders have the highest mortality rates out of all mental illnesses. In the U.S., as many as 10 million women and 1 million men battle anorexia or bulimia, and many more struggle with binge eating disorder or compulsive overeating. While eating disorders begin as preoccupation with food and weight, […]
UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION & MOOD DISORDERS Depression is a collection of unpleasant emotional and physical symptoms that can be disabling. The underlying issues that contribute to depression are different in each patient and must be identified to effectively treat the disorder. Potential contributors include: sleep disorders, toxic chemical exposure, poor digestion, food allergies/ sensitivities, nutritional deficiencies, […]
This blog discusses microbial ecology & overgrowth (dysbiosis), candida and yeast metabolies, & antifungal therapies. THE YEAST PROBLEM & BACTERIA BYPRODUCTS My discovery about the role of abnormal organic acids from gastrointestinal microorganisms in human disease began as many discoveries do, as an accident. In the 1960’s, a great deal of progress had been made […]
UNDERSTANDING AUTISM Traditionally, the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders has been based on the observation of behavior, and treatment focused primarily on alleviating challenging behaviors. However, there is a very real biomedical component to the disorder in which underlying medical issues often cause or contribute to Autistic behavior. Some of the most common problems include gastrointestinal […]
Why Eat Organic Despite The Cost A USDA-approved organic product is one that is grown and processed without the use of pesticides, fertilizers, genetic engineering, antibiotics, growth hormones, artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.1 These things have been introduced into our foods over decades to help minimize food waste, increase shelf life, decrease costs, and enhance […]
The following tests provide valuable insight into metabolism, nutrient needs, food sensitivities and metal toxicity.
Stress can manifest in various forms, including mental, physiological, and environmental stressors, and can trigger a physiological response in the body. The body’s ability to cope with daily stress is influenced by various factors that can tax its systems, such as allergies, environmental pollutants, infections, sleep deprivation, and mental illness. When confronted with physical or […]
Introduction One of the puzzling aspects of autism is the marked increase in the incidence of autism that began in the United States in the early 1980s and has appeared to increase continuously since then. The highest incidence of autism has been reported to be South Korea, where the incidence is now reported to be […]
The Great Plains Laboratory has been educating practitioners for over 15 years on how to help patients heal through cutting-edge testing, research and protocols. In our recent 3-Day Master Practitioner Workshop, speakers shared detailed information on how the MycoTOX Profile, IgG Food MAP and Glyphosate Test can work for you. As well as gave additional […]
ABSTRACT A child with autism was found to have complete IgA deficiency (serum IgA < 6 mg/dL; normal 33-235 mg/dL), Candidiasis of the gastrointestinal tract based on evaluation of stool testing and elevated urine arabinose, and elevated serum antibodies to wheat and dairy products. The pretreatment urinary arabinose concentration (341 mmol/mol creatinine in this child […]
Inhalant (or respiratory) allergens are environmental substances that can trigger an allergic reaction when they are inhaled into the body, including common substances such as pollen, grasses, dust mites, animal dander, mold spores, and even some types of chemicals. Elevated levels of IgE can be observed when the body overreacts to these typically harmless substances. […]
It can take as long as 6 months after eliminating a food from the diet for the IgG response to that specific food antigen to return to normal levels. If a person is not consuming the food, or has not done so in over 6 months, it is unlikely to trigger a significant immune response […]
