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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Normal?
In the world of modern medical science normality for the patient has no
"internal" definition determined by the status of the individual, this fact
underlines the serious shortcomings of modern laboratory tests, which are
based upon the accuracy and reliability of "normal ranges". The person with optimum health and well being for instance, would be
decidedly abnormal if others lack such qualities. After over 200 years of
“modern medical science” is no more able to understand or define internal
normality or optimum health than was the case 200 years ago.
The “Normal Range” is used to diagnose when you have reached a defined
disease state. This diagnosis qualifies you for specific medical treatment
and possible insurance coverage. However, this type of laboratory test is
of little value as part of a preventive health program to improve overall
health.
What is wrong with the definition of
Normal?
The determination of normal ranges is based upon surveys
of people who have been clinically assessed as being "normal", the
assumption being made that such persons are completely "normal" in every
respect and therefore every one of their biochemical markers will also be
exactly "normal" at all times. If for instance, because of the
existence of a disease susceptibility or sub clinical disease, participants
in such trials have blood values which lie outside the "normal range", then
since such participants have been declared "normal", the normal range must
be extended to include this data. Once an individual is diagnosed as being
outside the normal range, they are categorized as having a disease and are
qualified for treatment and possible coverage under an insurance plan.
These comparisons to the normal are of little value as part of a
preventative health program.
How can I tell if my intervention efforts are working?
Each of us has a unique biological and chemical profile. Small changes in
protein profile which are the result of positive interventions can be accurately measured
by comparing your pre- and
post-intervention protein profiles.
Once a
baseline sample is taken, a second sample may be taken for comparison in one
day, one month, or one year. The most sensitive changes are identified by the
change in the distribution of similar cell by-products. As with LDL
cholesterol, scientist know if an increase or decrease in the size
distribution is good or bad for you.
Your blood
contains the largest selection of cellular breakdown products and is the best
sample to use. A comparison of your blood protein profile over time is
the most sensitive, noninvasive health monitoring technique.
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Life span extension studies are based on the study of short lived species.
The studies are carried out over multiple life times by studying the
subsequent life span of each generation. This type of study can not
realistically be done on humans.
Who is sponsoring the NutritionMonitoring.info web site?
The NutritionMonitoring.info web site is sponsored by Morris Consulting, LLC, Orlando, FL.
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