Posted by Emme on January 11, 2004, at 21:24:27
Hi Again,
I recently saw an osteopath who does complementary medicine to see what he would say. (I saw the holistic nurse practitioner the other week - thought I'd sample the alternative universe). Anyway, this fellow had recommendations for several very expensive tests done by a lab called Great Smokies.
He suggested: Urine amino acids, hair and blood heavy minerals, essential fatty acids (blood), comprehensive female hormones (saliva).
Anyway, I'm not sure what to think. My "quack" antennae are up - I don't know if these are tests that are generally considered reliable or worthwhile. Has anyone had experience iwth Great Smokies? I can't really afford them if my insurance won't pay, so that may well be a deciding factor.
It doesn't help that he's having me take underarm temperature measurements in the morning, even though my thyroid tests have been normal. I know that underarm temp measurement is considered the least reliable.
Input?
Thanks,
Emme
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