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Lab Testing
"The Organic Acids Test (OAT) offers a comprehensive metabolic snapshot of a patient’s overall health with 76 markers. It provides an accurate evaluation of intestinal yeast and bacteria. Abnormally high levels of these microorganisms can cause or worsen behavior disorders, hyperactivity, movement disorders, fatigue and immune function. Many people with chronic illnesses and neurological disorders often excrete several abnormal organic acids in their urine. The cause of these high levels could include oral antibiotic use, high sugar diets, immune deficiencies, acquired infections, as well as genetic factors.
Our Organic Acids Test also includes markers for vitamin and mineral levels, oxidative stress, neurotransmitter levels, and is the only OAT to include markers for oxalates, which are highly correlated with many chronic illnesses.
If abnormalities are detected using the OAT, treatments can include supplements, such as vitamins and antioxidants, or dietary modification. Upon treatment, patients and practitioners have reported significant improvement such as decreased fatigue, regular bowel function, increased energy and alertness, increased concentration, improved verbal skills, less hyperactivity, and decreased abdominal pain. The OAT is strongly recommended as the initial screening test." (Greatplainslaboratory.com)
Traditional Acupuncture therapy was based on detailed anatomical research and experience treating pain. Through centuries of medical study, the ancient Chinese created an intricate map of how the surface of the body relates to the functioning of the central nervous system, specifically how the brain controls pain and healing. We are not meant to experience chronic pain, and it is certainly not an unavoidable part of aging as we are led to believe. Acupuncture, when practiced by a qualified professional, accomplishes this pain relief in seconds. As a corrective therapy, it works on momentum, correcting pain over time. Over the course of treatment, the brain is retrained to correctly respond to pain signals by deploying our internal pain killers, and restoring adequate blood circulation to damaged tissues.
This method is so effective at killing pain, that many hospitals and health organizations are turning to it for solutions to all the chronic pain that is burdening our society. The Distal Acupuncture method that we practice is the safest and most effective approach and our practitioner has extensive training from the worlds leading experts, plus 10 years of clinical experience using it.
Traditional Acupuncture therapy was based on detailed anatomical research and experience treating pain. Through centuries of medical study, the ancient Chinese created an intricate map of how the surface of the body relates to the functioning of the central nervous system, specifically how the brain controls pain and healing. We are not meant to experience chronic pain, and it is certainly not an unavoidable part of aging as we are led to believe. Acupuncture, when practiced by a qualified professional, accomplishes this pain relief in seconds. As a corrective therapy, it works on momentum, correcting pain over time. Over the course of treatment, the brain is retrained to correctly respond to pain signals by deploying our internal pain killers, and restoring adequate blood circulation to damaged tissues.
This method is so effective at killing pain, that many hospitals and health organizations are turning to it for solutions to all the chronic pain that is burdening our society. The Distal Acupuncture method that we practice is the safest and most effective approach and our practitioner has extensive training from the worlds leading experts, plus 10 years of clinical experience using it.
"Immunoglobulin G (IgG) food testing is a useful guide for structuring elimination diets for patients with many chronic conditions. Individuals with neurological, gastrointestinal, movement, and behavioral disorders often suffer from IgG food sensitivities.
- IgG testing determines if food reactions are contributing to physical or mental symptoms, and much more quickly than eliminating and then reintroducing each suspect food one-by-one over a period of time.
- Removal of highly reactive foods from the diet is a non-invasive therapy that often mitigates a patient's symptoms.
- Research and clinical studies suggest food allergies identified by IgG testing can be major contributing factors to many chronic health conditions.
- Eliminating all identified IgG-positive foods after testing can reduce stress on the immune system, decrease inflammation (helping to heal “leaky gut”), resolve food cravings, and reduce the potential for eating disorders." (Greatplainslaboratory.com)
We use Medical Pulse Diagnosis and other exam tools to determine the root cause of the numerous symptoms patients experience, and to construct a custom herbal combination to correct these imbalances. Unique to Chinese Herbal Medicine, we use concentrated powdered extractions of the herbs that maintain all of the medicinal properties of the original plant material. These herbs, carefully sourced from the Democratic Taiwan, are highly FDA regulated, third-party tested to be free of any unwanted contaminates, and are ultra-pure. This means that one days dose is the equivalent of taking an entire bottle of an ‘herbal supplement’ from the health food store. These herbs restore homeostasis in the body by cleansing it of metabolic wastes, stimulating healthy organ function, and unblocking blood flow to our tissues. Only when damaged tissues and organs receive normal blood circulation, do they have what they need to repair themselves. Unlike pharmaceutical therapies, this medicine is virtually side-effect free. Our practitioner spent thousands of graduate level hours in training under expert supervision to learn how to formulate the best mixture for every patient. We maintain the most extensive pharmacy in the state to service all of our patients needs.
We use Medical Pulse Diagnosis and other exam tools to determine the root cause of the numerous symptoms patients experience, and to construct a custom herbal combination to correct these imbalances. Unique to Chinese Herbal Medicine, we use concentrated powdered extractions of the herbs that maintain all of the medicinal properties of the original plant material. These herbs, carefully sourced from the Democratic Taiwan, are highly FDA regulated, third-party tested to be free of any unwanted contaminates, and are ultra-pure. This means that one days dose is the equivalent of taking an entire bottle of an ‘herbal supplement’ from the health food store. These herbs restore homeostasis in the body by cleansing it of metabolic wastes, stimulating healthy organ function, and unblocking blood flow to our tissues. Only when damaged tissues and organs receive normal blood circulation, do they have what they need to repair themselves. Unlike pharmaceutical therapies, this medicine is virtually side-effect free. Our practitioner spent thousands of graduate level hours in training under expert supervision to learn how to formulate the best mixture for every patient. We maintain the most extensive pharmacy in the state to service all of our patients needs.
"Mycotoxins (toxins from mold) are some of the most prevalent toxins in the environment. Mycotoxins are metabolites produced by fungi like mold, which can infest buildings, vehicles, and foodstuffs. Most mycotoxin exposures in North America, Europe, and Australia are through airborne exposure. Food may be a major source of mycotoxins in third-world nations that lack government inspection of foods, especially the grains such as rice, corn, wheat, rye, and barley. Many grains that are harvested have been found to be contaminated with mycotoxins but little of such harvests are discarded and are frequently sold for animal feeds such as dog food or feed for cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and horses.
Fungi can grow on almost any surface, especially if the environment is warm and wet. Inner wall materials of buildings, wallpaper, fiber glass insulation, ceiling tiles, and gypsum support are all good surfaces for fungi to colonize. These fungi then release mycotoxins into the environment causing symptoms of many different chronic diseases. Diseases and symptoms linked to mycotoxin exposure include fever, pneumonia-like symptoms, heart disease, rheumatic disease, asthma, sinusitis, cancer, memory loss, vision loss, chronic fatigue, skin rashes, depression, ADHD, anxiety, and liver damage. With the MycoTOX Profile we can identify mycotoxin exposures and make recommendations for detoxification treatments that have been effective.
Our primary goals for this test were to design a test that would be more sensitive and accurate as well as more affordable than those currently on the market. We were able to achieve these goals with our state-of-the-art liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) technology. Using this technology, we have a very sensitive test, which is important because mycotoxins can cause serious health issues even in small quantities. Other mycotoxin testing uses ELISA technology, which relies on antibodies. In addition, all the results from urine tests performed at The Great Plains Laboratory are corrected for differences in fluid intake using the technique called creatinine correction. Failure to use creatinine correction can lead to a thirty-fold variation in the concentration of the mycotoxins when there is variation in fluid intake. Utilization of LC-MS/MS technology gives us a precise identification of all our analytes, which prevents having false positive errors. For many of our compounds we can detect amounts in the parts per trillion (ppt) which is about 100-fold better than any other test currently available." (Greatplainslaboratory.com)
The following therapies are specialties of Chinese Medicine and require extensive training and experience to be used safely and effectively. Combined with Acupuncture and herbs, they provide comprehensive relief and rehab for the majority of musculoskeletal issues.
Cupping - This traditional myofascial technique uses thick rimmed glass ‘cups’ suctioned to the body to relax areas of chronic tightness and draw fresh circulation into the muscles. It also treats some paralyses and numbness by stimulating healthy nerve function.
Guasha - Another myofascial technique that uses friction to break up adhered connective tissues, allowing them to complete their healing process.
Moxibustion - Whereas acupuncture uses hair fine needles, moxibustion uses heat to stimulate the neurovascular tissues of acupuncture points. This therapy reduces pain and restores strength to muscles.
Topical Herbs - Topical herb preparations come in the form of pastes, creams, liniments (liquids), patches and soaks and are a vital step in improving the blood flow, reducing inflammation, and eliminating pain.
Tuina Orthopedic Bodywork - Chinese physical therapy has been around for thousands of years and is an effective and safe way to restore healthy function to painful areas through acupressure, joint mobilization. and soft tissue realignment.
Therapeutic Movement - Healthy movement is required for an injured area to work properly again, but it must be undertaken cautiously and strategically. We instruct or refer to a large variety of therapeutic exercises that restore function through diligent practice of 10-20 minutes a day.
The following therapies are specialties of Chinese Medicine and require extensive training and experience to be used safely and effectively. Combined with Acupuncture and herbs, they provide comprehensive relief and rehab for the majority of musculoskeletal issues.
Cupping - This traditional myofascial technique uses thick rimmed glass ‘cups’ suctioned to the body to relax areas of chronic tightness and draw fresh circulation into the muscles. It also treats some paralyses and numbness by stimulating healthy nerve function.
Guasha - Another myofascial technique that uses friction to break up adhered connective tissues, allowing them to complete their healing process.
Moxibustion - Whereas acupuncture uses hair fine needles, moxibustion uses heat to stimulate the neurovascular tissues of acupuncture points. This therapy reduces pain and restores strength to muscles.
Topical Herbs - Topical herb preparations come in the form of pastes, creams, liniments (liquids), patches and soaks and are a vital step in improving the blood flow, reducing inflammation, and eliminating pain.
Tuina Orthopedic Bodywork - Chinese physical therapy has been around for thousands of years and is an effective and safe way to restore healthy function to painful areas through acupressure, joint mobilization. and soft tissue realignment.
Therapeutic Movement - Healthy movement is required for an injured area to work properly again, but it must be undertaken cautiously and strategically. We instruct or refer to a large variety of therapeutic exercises that restore function through diligent practice of 10-20 minutes a day.
Our bodies crave motion and a variety of it! Its design allows us wildly diverse movement and this movement literally maintains the health of our muscles, joints, bones, connective tissues, and organs (Watching any group of children shows us this instinctual habit for varied movement). When we limit our body's movement and positioning, whether through poor posture, long hours of sitting, or repetitive exercise, the impact on our health is disastrous. Posture (the carriage and positioning of our bodies) and overuse are the primary causes of our pain. By the time pain starts, the poor postural or movement habit has been in place for months or years. This leaves us feeling stiff, hurting, and tired. In the Postural Therapy session, your alignment will be assessed and explained to you and you will be given a custom-made program of simple corrective exercises to do at home. These exercises draw from such sources as Yoga, T'ai Chi, and the Egoscue Method and our practitioner has taught these movements to thousands of students. After your initial assessment and movement program, we will see you two more times to review and update your program as you progress into greater functioning.
Our bodies crave motion and a variety of it! Its design allows us wildly diverse movement and this movement literally maintains the health of our muscles, joints, bones, connective tissues, and organs (Watching any group of children shows us this instinctual habit for varied movement). When we limit our body's movement and positioning, whether through poor posture, long hours of sitting, or repetitive exercise, the impact on our health is disastrous. Posture (the carriage and positioning of our bodies), disuse, and overuse are the primary causes of our pain. By the time pain starts, the poor postural or movement habit has been in place for months or years. This leaves us feeling stiff, hurting, and tired. In the Postural Therapy session, your alignment will be assessed and explained to you and you will be given a custom-made program of simple corrective exercises to do at home. These exercises draw from such sources as Yoga, BaGua Qi Gong, strength training and the Egoscue Method and our trainers have taught these movements to thousands of students. After your initial assessment and movement program, we will see you at intervals to follow up on progress and modify your program as needed.
"Glyphosate is the world’s most widely produced herbicide and is the primary toxic chemical in Roundup™, as well as in many other herbicides. In addition, it is a broad-spectrum herbicide that is used in more than 700 different products from agriculture and forestry to home use. Glyphosate was introduced in the 1970s to kill weeds by targeting the enzymes that produce the amino acids tyrosine, tryptophan, and phenylalanine. The enzymes of many bacteria are also susceptible to inhibition by this chemical, thus altering the flora of many animals. Usage of glyphosate has since amplified, after the introduction of genetically modified (GMO) glyphosate-resistant crops that can grow well in the presence of this chemical in soil. In addition, toxicity of the surfactant commonly mixed with glyphosate, polyoxyethyleneamine (POEA), is greater than the toxicity of glyphosate alone (1). In addition, in 2014 Enlist Duo™, a herbicide product which contains a 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) salt and glyphosate, was approved for use in Canada and the U.S. for use on genetically modified soybeans and genetically modified maize, both of which were modified to be resistant to both 2,4-D and glyphosate. 2,4-D has many toxic effects of its own and can be measured in the GPL-TOX test.
Recent studies have discovered glyphosate exposure to be a cause of many chronic health problems. It can enter the body by direct absorption through the skin, by eating foods treated with glyphosate, or by drinking water contaminated with glyphosate.
The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc. offers a urine test for glyphosate and we are also now testing water samples." (Greatplainslaboratory.com)
"Every day, we are exposed to hundreds of toxic chemicals through products like pharmaceuticals, pesticides, packaged foods, household products, and environmental pollution. As we have become more exposed to chemical-laden products and to toxic chemicals in food, air, and water, we have been confronted with an accelerating rate of chronic illnesses like cancer, heart disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, chemical sensitivity, autism spectrum disorders, ADD/AD(H)D, autoimmune disorders, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Because exposure to environmental pollutants has been linked to many chronic diseases, The Great Plains Laboratory has created GPL-TOX, a toxic non-metal chemical profile that screens for the presence of 173 different toxic chemicals including organophosphate pesticides, phthalates, benzene, xylene, vinyl chloride, pyrethroid insecticides, acrylamide, perchlorate, diphenyl phosphate, ethylene oxide, acrylonitrile, and more. This profile also includes Tiglylglycine (TG), a marker for mitochondrial disorders resulting from mutations of mitochondrial DNA. These mutations can be caused by exposure to toxic chemicals, infections, inflammation, and nutritional deficiencies." (Greatplainslaboratory.com)
When unhealthy weight gain is contributing to joint pain or systemic disease like diabetes and hypertension, we will often employ our weight loss plan. Perfected over the past ten years, it is a simple dietary intervention that reprograms the body to stop producing fat and start burning fat. It is easy to follow and provides fast results while improving cardiovascular health and energy levels.
When unhealthy weight gain is contributing to joint pain or systemic disease like diabetes and hypertension, we will often employ our weight loss plan. Perfected over the past ten years, it is a simple dietary intervention that reprograms the body to stop producing fat and start burning fat. It is easy to follow and provides fast results while improving cardiovascular health and energy levels.
To schedule a massage with our Master Massage Therapist, please give us a call at (479) 358-7690.
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