I recently posted this comment on a site discussing the negative effects of consuming sodium benzoate. When combined with Vitamin C, benzene is produced. This compound can cause leukemia and other immunological deficiencies.
::It has not been noted here yet that benzene is the anti-knocking chemical additive in gasoline that replaced lead in leaded gasoline. I believe the content is 1%.
Also note - a common antibiotic such as Bactrim contains 15% sodium benzoate as an inactive ingredient. Now imagine the immunological damage brought upon one's self, trying to get well, when one tragically thinks that concurrent Vitamin C supplementation will bring a rapid end to their acute sickness while taking that antibiotic. Oh and btw, Vitamin C is used for cell regeneration - has nothing to do with lymphocytes (yer immune fighters). And, as an antioxidant, oxidative bursts used by lymphocytes (their weapon to kill bad dudes) is suppressed. So in this scenario, the antibiotic carpet bombs the enemy, where the landscape is left undefended, toxified, in agricultural ruin.
Knowing is half the battle - G.I.Joe! Com'n, can't be serious about that stuff. Wait, yes, yes I am. It's very real. Unfortunately, clinical recognition is painfully lacking. Benzene poisoning + antioxidative stress = immunodeficiencies that manifest into many forms of atopic and chronic symptoms. Get your CD4/8's tested via a Lymphocyte Panel to verify resultant overall damage. A simple WBC or CBC is insufficient.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Friday, January 6, 2017
Interpreting results
When talking to your doctor, and discussing diagnostic results, it's easy for them to glaze over a report and issue an "all clear" - no problems.
You should become familiar with this simple reply: "By how much?" or perhaps "What was loosely or relatively borderline?"
By simply accepting the no problems found response, several important contributing factors could be overlooked. In fact, you can see for yourself! It's actually quite elementary to read a lab report!
If you understand things like greater-than and less-than, great, otherwise give the report to a kid, they can do it for you. Don't be intimidated by big sounding words or acronyms. There's a phenomenal website called Lab Tests Online that will break down pesky test names that you may not understand.
As an example, look at this entry for Glucose. Will you understand the entire read-out? Unlikely. However, you will understand the highlights, the effects, why it's important and what the results mean. Maybe you want to do further research, or learn more about components of the article that were less understood.
Keeping tabs on your lab tests are important. If the doctor feels that results showing out-of-range values still "are just fine", you should consider why they're billing you and your insurance for the visit. It's tough to fault the doctor for his behavior in this situation - this is how they're trained in med school. Don't alarm anyone.
Do you your homework, as mentioned above. Look at those numbers. Each result in the report has significance, even if it's an indication of good health. Compare your symptoms, issues, and complaints against the results. When you come back to the table and confront your doctor in the next visit, be inquisitive, but never accusational.
By asking these questions, your doctor will delve further into behaviorisms of the ailment. Pay close attention to the conversation, and don't be afraid AT ALL to suggest the next steps towards treatment. Help them help you. Don't be a patient, be an investigator.
You should become familiar with this simple reply: "By how much?" or perhaps "What was loosely or relatively borderline?"
By simply accepting the no problems found response, several important contributing factors could be overlooked. In fact, you can see for yourself! It's actually quite elementary to read a lab report!
If you understand things like greater-than and less-than, great, otherwise give the report to a kid, they can do it for you. Don't be intimidated by big sounding words or acronyms. There's a phenomenal website called Lab Tests Online that will break down pesky test names that you may not understand.
As an example, look at this entry for Glucose. Will you understand the entire read-out? Unlikely. However, you will understand the highlights, the effects, why it's important and what the results mean. Maybe you want to do further research, or learn more about components of the article that were less understood.
Keeping tabs on your lab tests are important. If the doctor feels that results showing out-of-range values still "are just fine", you should consider why they're billing you and your insurance for the visit. It's tough to fault the doctor for his behavior in this situation - this is how they're trained in med school. Don't alarm anyone.
Do you your homework, as mentioned above. Look at those numbers. Each result in the report has significance, even if it's an indication of good health. Compare your symptoms, issues, and complaints against the results. When you come back to the table and confront your doctor in the next visit, be inquisitive, but never accusational.
By asking these questions, your doctor will delve further into behaviorisms of the ailment. Pay close attention to the conversation, and don't be afraid AT ALL to suggest the next steps towards treatment. Help them help you. Don't be a patient, be an investigator.
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