Strong Meridian Services

LEAP/MRT Food Sensitivity Testing

The future of food sensitivity testing is here. The most common feature and most clinically important component of all diet-induced inflammatory reactions are that they cause mediator release (cytokines, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, etc.) from white blood cells (neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils, lymphocytes). This is true whether reactions are immediate or delayed, whether dose-dependent or not, whether governed by the innate or adaptive immune systems, whether cell-mediated or humoral-mediated, and whether inflammation remains at a subclinical level or becomes symptom provoking. All food induced inflammatory reactions involve mediator release. This is the measurable event.

MRT is the most complete blood test for food sensitivities. Studies with the University of Miami and research presented at major medical conferences show that MRT is able to distinguish between symptomatic and asymptomatic populations, that MRT correlates with inflammation and symptoms, and that diets based on MRT show significant symptom reduction. MRT has excellent real-world reproducibility. Conversely, a large body of research has shown that food-specific IgG or immune complexes do not reliably correlate with inflammation or symptoms. This means practitioners who offer IgG food sensitivity tests are wasting your time and money.

MRT gives you the information you can’t get any other way and that information directly translates into targeted therapy that matters to you. Address your food sensitivities and decrease your inflammation today! LEAP/MRT food sensitivity testing is only available through purchase of a one-on-one consultation.

Biomefx-Vagainal Microbiome Testing

The vaginal microbiome (VMB) is a dynamic ecosystem whose primary function is to keep the vagina acidic. Unlike the gut microbiome, the vagina thrives on low microbial diversity with Lactobacilli dominance. Lactobacilli are a genus of bacteria who produce lactic acid which keeps unwanted microbes at bay. Disruptions in the vaginal microbiome can occur through the use of antibiotics, antifungal medications and intercourse. Disruptions of the vaginal microbiome can lead to an increase of unwanted microbes. BiomeFx Vaginal Microbiome Analysis identifies the abundance of numerous microorganisms and gives healthcare providers a roadmap for creating your personal care plan to improve your vaginal health. BiomeFx Vaginal Microbiome Test kit is only available through purchase of a one-on-one consultation.

Hair Mineral Analysis Testing

Balance your body’s chemistry with a hair tissue mineral analysis performed by Analytical Research Labs, Inc. Hair Mineral Analysis Testing (HMAT) screens for 20 minerals and toxic metals in a single sample of hair. Testing is non-invasive, relatively inexpensive and extremely accurate. Analytical Research Labs Inc. uses the most advanced and sophisticated instrumentation available today, the Perkin Elmer ICP-MS nexION 2000B Mass Spectrometer to assess mineral levels in parts per million or parts per billion.

A hair tissue mineral analysis is considered a standard test used around the world for the biological monitoring of trace elements and toxic metals in humans. Information gathered can help uncover metabolic imbalances, energy level disturbances, central nervous system dysfunction and more!

Hair, like all other body tissues, contains minerals that are deposited as the hair grows. Although the hair is dead, the minerals remain as the hair continues to grow out. A sample of hair cut close to the scalp provides information about the mineral activity in the hair that took place over the past three to four months, depending on the rate of hair growth.

Wondering if aluminum or mercury toxicity is your health issue? Do you have symptoms of thyroid dysfunction? Do you have trouble losing weight or are worried about brittle bones? HMAT is for you! HMAT is available only through a one-on-one consultation.