Case Study – 3
Sex: Female Age: 24 Hair sample type: Scalp Metabolic Type: Slow 1 Clinical Summary/Client History: A 24 yr old mother in 2002, with a H/O Prolactinomia (diagnosed 2 months prior) and a ruptured spleen (4 weeks prior) requiring emergency surgery and removal. Menstruation ceased 2 yrs ago during an intense period of dance training and stress. No apparent signs of ovulation. Other Pathology Tests: No other pathology tests done. Initial Treatment: Vitex: 30drops bd (to suppress high prolactin...
Case Study – 2
Sex: Female Age: 21 Hair sample type: Scalp Metabolic Type: Slow 1 Clinical Summary/Client History: A 21 year old female presents with fatigue, a confirmed very low serum Vitamin D level (<20nmol/l – reference range 60-160nmol/l). Family doctor did not want to act on this result. Known gluten intolerance. On examination, client appeared tired, black rings under the eyes, zinc spots and protein ridges on the fingernails. Skin is peeling from the sides of the...
Case Study – 1
Sex: Female Age: 5 Hair sample type: Scalp Metabolic Type: Slow 1 Clinical Summary/Client History: History of numerous chronic symptoms which include; stomach pains, streptococcus in infections, infections (green mucous from nose), growing pains and extreme mood swings. Hair analysis revealed high Cu and lead levels. This reveals relative deficiencies in Zn, K, Se, Mn, Mo and Fe. Cu blocks the absorption/utilization of Vit C, B1, B6, B12, E, B12, folate, Fe, Zn, Mg, Bo,...
Aluminium. It’s everywhere, but is it safe or a Toxin?
Aluminium. It's everywhere, but is it safe or a Toxin? InterClinical eNews April 2018, Issue 79 Aluminium is ubiquitous in the environment. In recent years, it's been increasingly incorporated in consumer products, foodstuffs, and drinking water with a presumption of safety. This presumption is based on the belief that as it is not overtly toxic in acute low-dose ingestion, cumulative consumption must also be benign. This month, we review the research to...
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease NAFLD: An Unexpected Cause
InterClinical eNews February 2018, Issue 77 In this month's issue, we look at recent research examining what might cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and in patients with none of the usual risk factors. Liver Disease & Copper Deficiency Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a serious condition that is on the increase and has now become the most common liver disease in industrialised countries. A diagnosis of NAFLD involves a tissue biopsy or...