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Hair tests (400 onwards) « livingnetwork.co.za/ This page contains hair element tests numbered 400 and onwards. If you are looking for hair tests numbered: 1-199 click here 200-399 click here If you would like help in interpreting your hair test and contribute to this database, please e-mail us your hair test in the original Acrobat PDF format that was sent to you when your results were returned from DDI or Direct Labs. If you get your hair test done through Direct Labs they will always e-mail your results to you in this format, and can do so even if they posted you the hard copy originally. Please do not scan your hard copy of the hair test and send the scanned version as it is usually too large. Rather contact DDI or Direct Labs and ask them to email you the electronic copy of the hair test – this is the version we need.

Once you have the test, send it to us and we will remove your name, leaving only your age, gender and location. Please be sure to answer all these questions when you send the test in: Doctor's Data - Hair Analysis Test for chelation. Hair Analysis Should be an Essential Part of All ChelationsMany factors affect the absorption, distribution and excretion of both toxic heavy metals and essential minerals.

Hair Analysis Test for chelation

Hair levels of metals may give the most accurate indication of body burden and overall exposure. Hair analysis is extremely cost effective and also gives an indication of total metal load. This is important because one frequently finds exposure to several different metals which would not be apparent from a single blood test. In addition to toxic metals, hair analysis can provide valuable data regarding essential trace minerals in the body. This can be extremely helpful in pinpointing nutritional levels. Doctor's Data Inc* utilizes the most up to date and accurate technology available. Click here to order a Hair Analysis Kit For optimal chelation results it is essential to: 1) accurately assess the need for chelation 3) determine whether trace mineral metabolism is impaired 4) monitor the progress of the chelation.

Mercury Detoxification. If you suspect you may have ACUTE metal poisoning, you need to obtain medical help immediately.

Mercury Detoxification

This is considered a medical emergency. Seek the assistance of a qualified medical toxicologist. The most popular detoxification programs involve amalgam replacement. If you are being poisoned by the metal in your mouth, it makes sense to remove the source. I urge caution here, however. Many dentists will recommend that you replace your amalgams with plastic composites. I replaced my amalgams with composites, and I would not do it again. Composites are not known for their longevity. My dentist replaced six fillings in two hours, and he did a terrible job. If I had it to do over again, I would not use plastic composites.

Amalgam replacement involves trauma to the tooth, and the chances of fractures, root canals and extractions. The science of metal detoxification is still in its infancy. 1. Remember that mercury detoxification is in evolution. How To Test For Mercury & Other Heavy Metals. Testing For Mercury & Other Heavy Metals Overview The following strategy suggests ways to test for mercury and other heavy metals such as Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, Tin, Barium, and Nickel.

How To Test For Mercury & Other Heavy Metals

Mercury tends to be the biggest problem, since there is a great deal of it in fish and dental amalgam -- both of which are ingested. If mercury is found, please click here for comments on how to detoxify. Please do at least Steps #1 through #5 below. How many CFS cases are caused by heavy metals? Organic And Inorganic Mercury There are two kinds of mercury. The Organic Mercury is a mercury atom attached to a CH3 molecule (carbon + 2 hydrogen atoms). Other Heavy Metals Other heavy metals such as Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Tin, Barium, and Nickel are extremely dangerous if not more dangerous than mercury; subsequently it is recommended that one test for all heavy metals when they do the DMSA challenge and the Hair Analysis tests. 1) Read About Mercury & Heavy Metals Mercury Information On the.