Re: Re: mercury toxicity and SPD

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The hair analysis test is not as accurate as the urine test. I have done them both. There is tons of build up on our hair from our shampoos and soaps, these can taint the results. You do not need a DAN Dr. to get the urine tests either but they are extremely knowledgeable about reading the results and that is super important.

Re: mercury toxicity and SPD

For those who want to get a good idea of their child's heavy metal toxicity, I'd recommend a Doctor's Data Hair Elements Test. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to see a DAN to get this test. You can order it online at www.directlabs.com, under the category of autism. Be sure it's the Hair Elements test, and not the 'Hair Toxic Elements Exposure'.

Once you have your results, go to www.recoveringkids.com for help in interpreting the results. Please note that I have no financial ties to this website at all, but do know the creators of this site....they know their stuff and offer a wealth of information! And it's free!

Once you're able to understand the results, you can then decide if you need to get a DAN involved.

All the best,

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> Hi there,

> Forgive me if these questions have been asked over and over again, but I'm new to this. My 5 y/o son was recently diagnosed with SPD and had "food sensitivities" up until last year. Although that's mostly resolved he's generally bloated. Okay, so I'm reading about why this is happening and coming to 2 things - yeast overgrowth/GI imbalance and mercury toxicity. This makes absolute sense to me.

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> So, where can I get he and I tested for heavy metals? Is a hair test the way to go? Or is blood and/or urine test more accurate?

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> Is there a pediatric nutritionist that specializes in ASD or SPD in the North Broward area that people love?

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> I'm a bit overwhelmed and could use some guidance. Any other suggestions of treatment or therapists would be greatly appreciated.

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> Thank you,

> Evyan

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