TESTING FOR TREATABLE CHEMICAL INJURY

Symptom/Effect / Test/Lab / Clinical Reason
Fatigue / SpectraCell FIA 5000* / Energy metabolism cofactors
GI Panel: DiagnosTechs / Intestinal factors increasing fatigue
Amino acids – plasma / Proteins for repair
RBC (intracellular) minerals / Minerals for repair
Metametrix
Great Smokies (Medicare)
Adrenal cortisol daily rhythm (DiagnosTechs) / Day time deficiency, nighttime excess which disrupts sleep
FT3, fT4, TSH, TPO
Aching / RBC membrane essential fatty acids / Pro-inflammatory lipid balance
GI Panel DiagnosTechs / Factors increasing inflammation
Food Intolerance Testing / Delayed immune food responses
eg ELISA ACT, Biotechnologies / Increasing inflammation
SigA – GI Panel, DiagnosTechs
Detoxification / SpectraCell FIA 5000* / Neural sensitization inhibition
Antioxidant levels, status
Amino Acid Plasma / Glycine, taurine, glutamine
Detoxification Panel, Great Smokies / Challenge testing of detox pathways
ALT, AST, GGT / Recent liver cell death
Serum Sulfate, Metametrix / Essential for detoxification
Estrogen Dominance / Pre or Post Menopausal / Reduce abnormal bleeding
Female Hormone Panel, DiagnosTechs / Fibroids, insomnia, cancer risk
Testosterone Deficiency / Male or Female Hormone Panel, DiagnosTechs / Libido, skeletal/cardiac muscle weakness
ION Panel / Metametrix / Multiple tests at low pre-pay price. Get with RBC (not plasma) fatty acids.
Labs listed are all CLIA-certified and high quality. All provide good scientific and medical support/help to doctors for understanding results and how to correct them. Dr. Ziem has no economic relation with any laboratory.*
Laboratory Listing
DiagnosTechs800-878-3737
Great Smokies800-522-4762
Metametrix800-221-4640
SpectraCell800-227-5227
* SpectraCell has a unique technology. It tests lymphocytes, a cell with more chemical exposure in lymph fluid. It
measures (for each nutrient separately) the ability of patient lymphocytes to divide to form new cells, the most
demanding cell function.
The neural protocol over time helps reduce most damage.
Hormone changes – bring into lower normal range so the body repair still stimulates normal hormone levels (except autoimmune, certain other exceptions).
Nutrients – bring to ample, above average range to assist in repair (avoid above average iron – can act with free radical effect). Most brands are poorly bio-available. Use in bio-available form – Thorne 800-228-1966. Metagenics 5-methyltetrahydrofolate: 800-692-9400 – reduced patient price.
Parasites: common in chemical injury due to low Secretory IgA. Avoid herbal treatment – can induce migration to other organs. DiagnosTechs Lab scientists can assist with effective regimens tolerated in chemical injury.
Yeast/candida: Assess for adequate pancreatic enzymes (GI Panel): supplement with meals. Human strain pro-biotics (eg., Interplexus: 800-875-0511). Candida diet, low glycemic carbohydrates with above, (see Dietary Tips) Nystatin/Rx usually not needed for GI candida.
Food Intolerance (not IgE)
Avoid food/read labels.
May be able to re-introduce 6-12 months after neural protocol. Test for food antibodies after reintroduction.
Symptoms delayed hours to 1-2 days – eg aching, fatigue, maybe GI. Symptom delay leads to missing food-antigen connection.
Omega 3 deficiency
Very common: damaged by chemical free radicals.
Repletion – store airtight, dark refrigerated: fishy taste means oxidized (damaged, not healthy).
Best brands include:
Carlson 888-234-5656 cod liver oil/Very Finest Fish Oil
Metagenics 800-692-9400: arrange reduced patient price
Nordic Naturals 800-662-2544.
Dry skin/hair – Likely omega 3 deficiency. Increases thirst from body moisture loss. Greatly reduce skin soap use.
Adrenal Healing (will also help Secretory IgA)
Reduce exacerbating exposures: see Environmental Controls
Reduce inflammation with Neural Protocol, adequate omega 3 levels
Reduce food intolerances, parasites, candida
Gentle activity/walking in nontoxic area – do not walk in pain
Avoid pace, duration that is followed by increased fatigue, work up gradually, then duration
Low glycemic carbohydrates (see Dietary Tips).
DIETARY TIPS:Focus on diet to maintain nutrients
“Organic”/free range has higher nutrient levels (nutrient richer soil/food).
More fresh – try juicing – commercial processing reduces nutrients, increases additives.
Best to rotate: reduces food intolerances, improves nutrient completeness
Low glycemic carbohydrates/dietary balance
Stabilizes blood sugar, helps adrenal healing, reduces candida
eg Blood Sugar Blues Dr. Rockwell 206-547-1814;
Non-vegetarian often needed due to low protein
Digestive enzymes with meal if low chymotrypsin on GI panel
Chew food until liquid before swallowing to improve digestion
References:
MC Linder, Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism

Clinical Nutrition: A Functional Approach

B Levin, Environmental Nutrition
JA Bally and RS Lord, Laboratory Evaluation in Molecular Medicine