Mediators and Cytokines

by | Jul 22, 2012 | Blog

Nutrition isn’t the first treatment that comes to mind anymore.  But it should be. Medications and surgery are now front-line therapy.  But, if (poor) diet, (lack of) physical activity, (too much) stress, etc. are the initiators of chronic disease, who do we think we...

What is Mediator Release Testing?

by | May 23, 2012 | Blog

MRT stands for Mediator Release Testing.  It’s a test used to identify delayed food allergies or sensitivities.  Being in the field, I usually use the term “allergy” for reactions that occur quickly after ingestion to foods like peanuts and shellfish.  You know….the...