re: Haptens and antibodies

[Guest guest]

Although I generally agree with the paper on autoimmunity,  I disagree with the

statement that the cause of autoimmunity is not known.  The causes of

autoimmunity of an individual can be tested by a test like MELISA (

www.melisa.org ) and other tests/methods. The medical lab MELISA web site has

numerous papers on haptens and antibodies and testing for them and what has

generally been found in that regard. Toxic metals are common causes of

autoimmunity (and haptens,etc.) but there are also other things that can induce

autoimmunity as well- including Rx drugs.    There are a lot of good tests

these days to determine the cause of problems, but many doctors aren't familiar

with their use.  The MELISA test is one of the better tests for determining the

cause of autoimmunity but there are also others.  Likewise there are good tests

to determine the metabolic blockages and causes of such, like the fractionated

porphyrin test.  Likewise good tests like the comprehensive liver detox test

and Organic Acid test to determine metabolic blockages and detox system

problems. I also think computer based tests like SCIO and ElectroDermalScreening

are very cost effective and useful.

Bernie