Re: Questions and referral for supplement supervision in CT

[Guest guest]

I would check out Dr. Joan Fallon, depending upon how far north you are in

CT. She is in Westchester County and her research centers around the enzymes

Rich Ferris

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Rich. She is probably 1-1/2 hours away since we're mid-way through

Connecticut and she is in lower Westchester. If I can't find someone closer,

we'll go ahead and give her a call.

--Peggy

[Guest guest]

Peggy you are most welcome!!!

Rich

[Guest guest]

>>> Does anyone have any recommendations for someone to supervise my

son's and daughter's enzyme/supplements?

You do not have to have a professional for this but here are some

more resources:

Look up a registered dietician in your area. These are the trained

professionals who study nutrition (anyone can call themselves a

nutritionist; the RD are the ones who go to college and have to take

test showing proficiency)

http://www.eatright.org/Public/

I will send you three names of other medical professionals in CT you

can check out. A good site to start wityh is www.enzymestuff.com

>>> 1. Are the enzymes " natural " products? Or are they considered

medication?

Enzymes are considered a food (there are enzymes in any raw food such

as apples, cucumbers, etc.). They are usually over-the-counter but a

few are prescription. Most people use the over-the-counter type.

>>>2. Is it customary (or recommended) that we get my son and

daughter tested to find out what their current levels of metals and

enzymes are so we can tailor the enzyme and/or supplement dosage

accordingly?

There isn't a good or regular test to determine enzyme levels. It is

easier and quicker (and cheaper) just to try some. Most people using

Houston or other good brand can tell if they will help with one

bottle's worth or 3 weeks.

>>>> 3. Who does the hair, urine, and blood tests to come up with

these levels?

Very different opinions on labs and which tests are for what. You can

start by looking at the Great Plains lab site and get ideas. But many

people forgo much testing because it doesn't exactly tell you what

you need to do. If you find a dietician or other medical person, each

professional has their own tests they like to run:

www.greatplainslaboratory.com/russian/home.htm

>>> Does a normal pediatrician do or prescribe the tests? Or can we

work with our Naturalpath?

Either. You can work with them or do it on your own. I haven't had

any tests run, which is also common.

>>>> 4. What portion of the testing will insurance cover (if any)?

And how expensive are these tests if insurance won't cover them?

Great Plains now takes Blue Cross Blue Shield. Most tests are not

covered by insurance and are totally out of pocket...some are more

expensive than others. You might want to look at the Sage testing

site too. They focus on food intolerances: www.foodallergytest.com

>>>> 5. And finally, I'd love to know if there are any parents on

this list who have had themselves tested for enzyme deficiency and

now use the products.

My husband and I use enzymes with great results.

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