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Bathmate HydroXtreme 5

Ali Akhter — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 22:01:04 +0000

What Is The Bathmate HydroXtreme?

Driven to unparalleled excellence, Bathmate was never going to be content with their first entries to the hydropump market. With two sublime products securely under their belt, there was one inevitable question… What’s next? Using the incredible bellows pump system and valve that they first developed for the standard Hydromax, they re-evaluated their approach to sizing and additional accessories. Now, for the first time, those men lucky enough to carry a bigger than 9 inch (23cm) package can also enjoy the best hydropump device on the market. All four individual sizes are particularly considered for the needs of that size, but each and every one comes with an additional six pieces of kit in a carry case. The cleaning sponge, handball pump, hose attachment, lube, security lock and shower strap will make the HydroXtreme the ultimate, for the man who is serious about getting the very best from his pump.

A male enlargement device for the modern man, Bathmate HydroXtreme is a strongest yet safe hydro pump tool. Every muscle in the body can be developed to be bigger and stronger with the correct training! 15 minutes a day training with the Bathmate pump will give you the best results you have ever seen. A bigger stronger firmer erection can be expected from first use!The natural pressure of water air stimulates and energises your male area’s blood flow and tissues. Use it every day in the bath or shower – for which there is a special Shower Strap! Simply fill the Bathmate hydro pump with water, fit it, pump and then sit back and relax for fifteen minutes. And in case you had any doubts, Bathmate Hydromax reviews are coming in from all over the world. These are reporting great before and after results. To date, the Bathmate hydro pump is the world’s biggest selling male pump. Over 1 million units have been sold in 90 countries.

Is A Penis Pump For Me?

Do you wish your penis was bigger? Then the answer is yes! When it comes to enjoying a good sex life, getting your confidence in order matters. Men always want to make gains, and penis pumps are the best way to increase inches. These push blood flow to boost how long and strong you are over days of use. Hydro pumps use the pressure given by water and air together to stimulate penis enlargement. What’s more, the hydro pump feels good to use, so that you can enjoy your time enlarging. Men that are lacking in confidence or just want to gain that extra length and girth will love this product.

The Science

People go to the gym and exercise to make their body fitter, stronger and bigger, why should your penis be any different?

Your penis is divided into 3 chambers, 2 large ones on top which is your erectile tissue (Corpora Cavernosa), and 1 smaller chamber on the bottom which you urinate and ejaculate from (Corpus Spongisum).

When you get an erection, your brain releases a hormone, which sends blood to your penis, filling your erectile tissue. The blood spaces in the Corpora Cavernosa fill to the maximum, causing an erection.

Now, the maximum your Corpora Cavernosa can fill is the size your penis presently is while erect. The great news is… Your Corpora Cavernosa can be developed larger and stronger with Bathmate.

Bathmate Hydromax Instructions
You can use this hydro pump in the shower or bath – in either case, relax in the water for a few minutes. Invert the Hydropump under the shower head, or below the level of the bath water, until full of water. Place the device over your flaccid penis tight up to your pelvic seat and make a comfortable seal. Commence pumping, slowly and evenly until the bellows remain depressed. For extra ease, you can buy a Shower Strap, so you can use your Hydromax Pump hands-free. Read through full ingredients before using.

Penis Enlargement
This idea is only becoming more important around the world! Men everywhere wish they could make gains through penis enlargement. There are more and more methods out there, from pills to surgery and everything in between. But most men want to know they’re going to get results – without being too drastic. A penis pump is thought of more and more as a good way to boost sexual confidence. Being long really matters when it comes to satisfying a partner during sex. Penis pumps use natural methods, including the natural forces of air and water, to reach goals.

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Bathmate HydroXtreme

Ali Akhter — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 21:38:04 +0000

What Is The Bathmate HydroXtreme?

Is A Penis Pump For Me?

The Science

People go to the gym and exercise to make their body fitter, stronger and bigger, why should your penis be any different?

Now, the maximum your Corpora Cavernosa can fill is the size your penis presently is while erect. The great news is… Your Corpora Cavernosa can be developed larger and stronger with Bathmate.

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Bathmate Hydromax 9

Ali Akhter — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:30:50 +0000

What Is The Bathmate Hydromax?

A male enlargement device for the modern man, Bathmate Hydromax is a strong yet safe hydro pump tool. Every muscle in the body can be developed to be bigger and stronger with the correct training! 15 minutes a day training with the Bathmate pump will give you the best results you have ever seen. A bigger stronger firmer erection can be expected from first use!The natural pressure of water air stimulates and energises your male area’s blood flow and tissues. Use it every day in the bath or shower – for which there is a special Shower Strap! Simply fill the Bathmate hydro pump with water, fit it, pump and then sit back and relax for fifteen minutes. And in case you had any doubts, Bathmate Hydromax reviews are coming in from all over the world. These are reporting great before and after results. To date, the Bathmate hydro pump is the world’s biggest selling male pump. Over 1 million units have been sold in 90 countries.

Is A Penis Pump For Me?

The Science

People go to the gym and exercise to make their body fitter, stronger and bigger, why should your penis be any different?

Now, the maximum your Corpora Cavernosa can fill is the size your penis presently is while erect. The great news is… Your Corpora Cavernosa can be developed larger and stronger with Bathmate.

What’s New About It?

Bathmate has always strived for excellence – and the Hydromax is a premium example! Aiming always to be the best, it now has a great new bellows pump system and valve. This gives 35% more power than the original Hercules. Knowing that one-size-fits-all wouldn’t be good enough, they also used a more tailored sizing approach. They have also continued the three colourways, so that each one is bespoke to the man who uses it.

The Bathmate Hydromax’s three colours mean you can perfectly select the shade that represents your masculinity. That could mean heated red, calm blue, or full throttle transparent!

Game-changing hydro-tech was made for leisurely shower or bath use, for easy and enjoyable augmentation. It’s sure to be included into your life with ultimate convenience.

Designed for maximum potency, it need only be used for fifteen minutes to enjoy the benefits. This efficiently short time knocks all other enlarging tools out of the competition.

The Hydromax is based on expert research. It uses known mechanics to provide a pleasurable, entirely safe method. You can finally take your requirements into your own hands.

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Bathmate Hydromax 5

Ali Akhter — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:17:59 +0000

What Is The Bathmate Hydromax?

Is A Penis Pump For Me?

The Science

People go to the gym and exercise to make their body fitter, stronger and bigger, why should your penis be any different?

Now, the maximum your Corpora Cavernosa can fill is the size your penis presently is while erect. The great news is… Your Corpora Cavernosa can be developed larger and stronger with Bathmate.

What’s New About It?

The Bathmate Hydromax’s three colours mean you can perfectly select the shade that represents your masculinity. That could mean heated red, calm blue, or full throttle transparent!

Game-changing hydro-tech was made for leisurely shower or bath use, for easy and enjoyable augmentation. It’s sure to be included into your life with ultimate convenience.

Designed for maximum potency, it need only be used for fifteen minutes to enjoy the benefits. This efficiently short time knocks all other enlarging tools out of the competition.

The Hydromax is based on expert research. It uses known mechanics to provide a pleasurable, entirely safe method. You can finally take your requirements into your own hands.

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Bathmate Hydromax 7

Ali Akhter — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:57:35 +0000

What Is The Bathmate Hydromax?

Is A Penis Pump For Me?

The Science

People go to the gym and exercise to make their body fitter, stronger and bigger, why should your penis be any different?

Now, the maximum your Corpora Cavernosa can fill is the size your penis presently is while erect. The great news is… Your Corpora Cavernosa can be developed larger and stronger with Bathmate.

What’s New About It?

The Bathmate Hydromax’s three colours mean you can perfectly select the shade that represents your masculinity. That could mean heated red, calm blue, or full throttle transparent!

Game-changing hydro-tech was made for leisurely shower or bath use, for easy and enjoyable augmentation. It’s sure to be included into your life with ultimate convenience.

Designed for maximum potency, it need only be used for fifteen minutes to enjoy the benefits. This efficiently short time knocks all other enlarging tools out of the competition.

The Hydromax is based on expert research. It uses known mechanics to provide a pleasurable, entirely safe method. You can finally take your requirements into your own hands.

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Vitamin D Test

midamedia — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 21:12:48 +0000

What is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, is more appropriately categorized as a prohormone which is a collective term for a group of seco-steroids. Vitamin D is metabolised by hepatic 25-hydroxylase into 25-hydroxyvitamin D and by renal 1α- hydroxylase into the active form 1, 25- dihyroxyvitamin D. Essentially, vitamin D maintains the levels of calcium and phosphate which in turn is needed for normal bone mineralisation, muscle contraction, nerve conduction and general cellular function. More specifically 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D is a strong steroid hormone that has a crucial role in calcium homeostasis, bone metabolism, cell growth and replication.

Why do I need vitamin D?
Your body must have vitamin D to absorb calcium and promote bone growth. Too little vitamin D results in soft bones in children (rickets) and fragile, misshapen bones in adults (osteomalacia). You also need vitamin D for other important body functions. Vitamin D deficiency has now been linked to breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, heart disease, depression, weight gain, and other maladies. These studies show that people with higher levels of vitamin D have a lower risk of disease, although they do not definitively prove that lack of vitamin D causes disease — or that vitamin D supplements would lower risk.

What causes Vitamin D deficiency?
There are a number of factors which can cause a vitamin D deficiency: • Deficient production • Decreased input due to seasonal lack of exposure to sunlight • Anything that interferes with the penetration of solar ultraviolet radiation into the skin will diminish the cutaneous production of Vitamin D3 • Dietary intake is low • Marked decrease in the capacity of the human skin to produce vitamin D in the elderly • Impaired absorption due to kidney or digestive diseases • Inherited polymorphisms which affect vitamin D absorption.

How much vitamin D do I need?
The current recommended daily dose of vitamin D is 200 IU for people up to age 50, 400 IU for people aged 51 to 70, and 600 IU for people over age 70.

I spend a lot of time outdoors. Don’t I get enough vitamin D from sun exposure?
Not likely. As people age, they often lose the ability to make Vitamin D3. In fact, Americans age 50 and older are believed to be at increased risk of developing vitamin D deficiency. Furthermore, season, geographic latitude, time of day, cloud cover, smog, and sunscreen can greatly affect UV ray exposure and consequently alter vitamin D synthesis.

Why test for Vitamin D deficiency?
Vitamin D deficiency can be a serious problem and does not have very obvious symptoms. It increases susceptibility to other more serious conditions. Maintaining Vitamin D levels protects the body from a wide range of diseases including viruses, cardiovascular disease, bone disease including osteoporosis, rickets and osteomalcia, autoimmune disease (such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis), strokes, nervous system disorders (such as Parkinson’s Disease) and type 1 and 2 diabetes. Depression and breast, prostate and colon cancer have also been linked to Vitamin D deficiency.

How does the test work?
CNS uses a conventional ELISA based technology to determine the total concentration of both 25- hydroxyvitamin D2 and 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)D). The method has been calibrated against the gold standard LC-MS/MS method, demonstrating excellent agreement with external quality assurance.

Will the test results tell me if I need more vitamin D?
Yes. As part of your regular blood test, your health practitioner should order a test for 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD). It is commonly accepted that adults with a 25-OHD level of less than 15 ng/mL or 37.5 nmol/L (depending on the units reported by a lab) need more vitamin D. A 2002 study found that 42% of African-American women of childbearing age had vitamin D levels below 15 ng/ml. The U.S. National Institutes of health notes that 25-OHD levels over 30 ng/mL are optimal, and that there is insufficient data to support recommendations for higher levels. The Vitamin D Council considers the ideal 25-OHD level to be between 40 ng/mL and 70 ng/mL.

What can be done? – How can I get enough vitamin D?
While thirty minutes of sun exposure to the face, legs, or back, without sunscreen twice a week should give you plenty of vitamin D, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends against getting vitamin D from unprotected exposure to sunlight. This is due to the fact that too much direct sun exposure might also expose you to potentially dangerous levels of cancer-causing UV radiation. However, you can also get vitamin D from foods or from supplements, so in the absence of adequate sun exposure, these are alternative options.

What can be done? – Which foods contain vitamin D?
Surprisingly few foods contain vitamin D — unless it’s added to the food. That’s because your body is built to get vitamin D through your skin (from sunlight) rather than through your mouth (by food). These include: • Oily fish • Cod liver oil •Milk or yogurt • Beef or calf liver • Egg yolks • Cheese • Fortified breakfast cereals • Mushrooms exposed to ultraviolet light to increase vitamin D

What can be done? – My multiple vitamin formula contains vitamin D2. Is that the same as vitamin D3?
Two forms of vitamin D are used for nutritional supplementation. They are ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Vitamin D2 is derived from fungal and plant sources while most of our Vitamin D3 is produced in our bodies by the action of sunlight on 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin. Vitamin D3 is superior to vitamin D2, as it has been shown to raise blood levels 70% better than D2. It is therefore recommended to choose supplements which contain vitamin D3. To ensure you are supplementing the right amount it is best to follow the guidance of a professional.

What are the sample requirements & test turnaround?
Simply collect a finger-prick blood sample using the components provided in the Sample Collection Pack and send to the Cambridge Nutritional Sciences Laboratory using the pre-paid envelop supplied. Results are available within 10-15 working days. CNS participates in the DEQAS external quality assessment scheme for Vitamin D testing. The CNS Vitamin D test has not been verified for use with clients under the age of 18. Although it can still be used in some cases, under 18s may have different blood protein levels which may affect the results of most Vitamin D tests currently available.

Questions:
If you have any questions or queries about this and any other tests please contact us here and we will be happy to help.

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Parasite Screen

midamedia — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:57:23 +0000

What is a parasite?
A parasite is an organism which exploits any other live animal for nutrition. In most cases, the parasitic process causes harm to the host as it removed nutrients intended for the host, or due to its ability to carry diseases into the body. Diagnosis of helminth infection is normally through the detection of the eggs in the stool. These eggs are highly infectious and very robust. The pig tapeworm Taenia solium has been shown to survive for a decade and still re-infect a new host when eaten. Worms will live in the gut for many years reproducing, reducing the absorption of nutrients and generally affecting the host’s health. The protozoa are single celled organisms. These organisms combine all organs needed for feeding, reproducing and mobility in one single cell, typically about a fiftieth of a millimetre in diameter. The ability to rapidly reproduce and the excretion of toxic waste materials, means that when these animals do infect the gut, there is the potential for serious acute disease. There are many protozoa that are recognised as pathogenic, that is disease causing, typical symptoms include diarrhoea, cramps, flatulence and abdominal discomfort.

What causes a parasitic infection?
Parasites are often thought of as a tropical disease, but this is a huge misconception. It is estimated that as many as 10% of people in the UK have parasites. Many people will carry parasitic infections at a subclinical level for years, with the parasite feeding, reproducing and affecting the health of the host. Contaminated food and water, raw or inadequately cooked meat and fish and physical contact are the most widespread sources of intestinal parasites. The effect of parasites living in the gut depends on the species of parasite identified, of which there are two main types, helminths and protozoa.

What are the symptoms of a parasitic infection?
•Diarrhoea •Nausea, vomiting •Gas, bloating •Dysentery (loose stools containing blood and mucus) •Rash, itching around the anus or vulva •Stomach pain/tenderness •Feeling tired •Weight loss • Passing a worm or section of a worm in your stool. The likelihood of a parasitic infection is greatly increased if you experience any of the above symptoms following foreign travel.

How does the test work?
Cambridge Nutritional Sciences carry out a total of 12 investigations. Samples are subjected to a microscopy technique that utilises Optimized Parasite Recovery (OPR) in order to ensure that all clinically relevant parasites will be identified. This process involves combining multiple stool specimens (taken over 3 consecutive days) for intestinal ova and parasite examination, as opposed to only using an individual sample for evaluation. Studies show that by combining stool specimens, the overall detection rate of parasites increases by more than 20%. Special stains are also used to enhance the detection of some of the common gut parasites.

What will the test results tell me?
The microscopy technique used in our Parasite Screen allows for the detection of any parasite that may be present, this would also include ‘dead’ parasites. Identifying a parasite will help you, with the guidance of a professional, to create the correct protocol to get rid of it and any associated symptoms. If the test comes back negative it will also help you to rule a parasitic infection out and look for other potential causes to your symptoms like candidiasis, food intolerance or adrenal fatigue all of which can give rise to similar symptoms.

What can be done if I have a parasite?
Your GP may prescribe antiparasitic medication in order to address the specific parasite infection. A variety of antiparasitic herbs can also be useful.

What are the sample requirements and test turnaround?
When you order the test we will send you the stool collection kit with comprehensive instructions on how to collect and store your sample. Samples need to be taken on 3 different days, and put into the pots provided containing a preservative. When you have collected the required samples, you just post them back to the laboratory in the mail-safe container. The results of our investigation will be returned to you within 10 working days.

Questions:
If you have any questions or queries about this and any other tests please contact us here and we will be happy to help.

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DAO Screen

midamedia — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:47:20 +0000

What is histamine intolerance (HIT)?
Histamine intolerance (HIT) is caused by the inability of the body to breakdown histamine efficiently.

What causes histamine intolerance?
Insufficient levels, or reduced activity of the enzymes diamine oxidase (DAO) or histamine N-methyltransferase (HNMT), enables both endogenous and exogenous sources of histamine to increase histamine levels within the body.

What are the symptoms of histamine intolerance?
• Runny nose • Sneezing, Asthma • Diarrhoea • Abdominal cramps • Dysmenorrhea • Fatigue • Flushing (face and chest) • Headaches • Hypotension (low blood pressure) • Itchiness

Why test for histamine intolerance?
Until recently, the conventional method for diagnosing HIT was to adopt a low-histamine diet for several weeks and then observe if symptoms improved. However, following a low histamine diet can be very restrictive, especially as it requires individuals to avoid healthy foods. Being able to test for histamine intolerance can provide assurance to clients that they are restricting the diet for good reason, whilst enabling them to look at which cofactors may be beneficial in their programme.

What should be considered before testing?
Unless it has been recommended by a GP or other professional, it is important that anti-histamine medication is stopped for at least 1 week before testing. Testing should also not be done if a person is following a low-histamine diet, fasting, or pregnant, as DAO levels increase during pregnancy.

How does the test work?
Utilising proven ELISA-based technology, the DAO Screen test offers a convenient and reliable method to detect circulatory levels of DAO in the bloodstream.

What will the test results tell me?
The results will give details of the level of DAO enzyme present within the blood. This figure is compared to the normal reference range for serum DAO concentration, making it possible to assess whether there is a deficiency in this enzyme and if HIT might play a role in symptoms.

What can be done if I have histamine intolerance?
If the test results indicate a low DAO concentration, under the guidance of a professional, it may be helpful to follow a histamine free diet. While it is now possible to supplement the DAO enzyme, this should not detract from finding ways to naturally reduce histamine. One such method includes supporting the synthesis of DAO by considering potential deficiencies in its co-factors: Vitamin B6 and copper. Vitamin C is also important as it helps to degrade histamine. If your practitioner feels it is necessary to increase the intake of foods and supplements, rich in these nutrients, it may help to increase DAO synthesis and support the degradation of histamine. In addition, balancing the bowel flora and supporting its integrity, will play a key role in any protocol. This would include observing for potential leaky gut and reduced digestive ability.

What are the sample requirements and test turn around?
The test is easy to perform and only requires a finger prick sample collected on as a Dried Blood Spot (DBS) sample. Everything required to perform the test is included in the kit sent and once your sample has been taken all you need to do is return it to the CNS laboratory in the prepaid envelope. To ensure your sample is not rejected please follow the instructions carefully and don’t press/scrape blood onto the collection card. At least 2 circles should be FULLY SATURATED and left to dry for 3+ hours (overnight is fine). To ensure a quick turnaround of results please send samples to the lab as soon as they have dried. A test report that details the DAO concentration detected in the blood sample will be available within 15 working days.

Questions:
If you have any questions or queries about this and any other tests please contact us here and we will be happy to help.

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Coeliac Screen

midamedia — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:44:00 +0000

What is coeliac disease?
Coeliac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of essential nutrients from food. Individuals who have CD cannot tolerate gluten – a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, which may also be found in everyday products such as medicines, vitamins and lip balms.

What causes coeliac disease?
When individuals with CD eat foods containing gluten (or use products containing gluten), this triggers a severe autoimmune response which damages the tiny, finger-like protrusions (villi) lining the small intestine. Villi enable nutrients to be absorbed through the walls of the small intestine into the bloodstream. Without healthy villi, a person rapidly becomes malnourished, regardless of how much food is consumed.

What are the symptoms of coeliac disease?
• Diarrhoea, excessive wind and/or constipation • Persistent gastrointestinal symptoms, including, stomach pain, cramping, bloating, nausea and vomiting • Iron, vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency • Anaemia • Tiredness • Sudden or unexpected weight loss (but not in all cases) • Mouth ulcers • Alopecia • Skin rash • Neurological problems including ataxia (loss of coordination, poor balance) and peripheral neuropathy (numbness and tingling in the hands and feet) • Repeated miscarriages • Tooth enamel problems • Depression • Liver abnormalities

Why test for coeliac disease?
The National Institute for Care and Health Excellence (NICE) has advised that people with close relatives (for example father, mother, son, daughter, siblings) are at increased risk of CD and so should be considered for screening. If you suffer from any of the symptoms of CD (described above), already have an autoimmune disease and/or have a family history of autoimmune disease, then you should discuss your concerns with your GP, who may advise that you undertake a blood test.

What should be considered before taking the test?
The NICE guidelines from May 2009 state that gluten should be included in the diet in at least one meal daily for a minimum of 6 weeks before testing, which is what we also advise. However, we also recommend that if you start having severe symptoms when reintroducing gluten that you should stop. It is possible however, that symptoms may be due to being intolerant to other proteins in wheat in which case you may like to experiment with foods including rye or barley in your diet. If symptoms subside this will ensure that you are still eating gluten and so are able to perform the test.

How does the test work?
The CNS Coeliac Screen (tTG) test is an ELISA-based method for the detection of circulating IgA and IgG antibodies raised against tissue Transglutaminase (tTG).

What will the test results tell me?
tTG IgA Studies have shown that IgA antibodies to tTG – an enzyme present in the connective tissue of the gut – are also strongly associated with the presence of CD. tTG IgA antibodies are highly sensitive (95% -100%) and specific (90%-97%) for CD. tTG IgG Patients with CD can exhibit IgA-deficiency. In such cases, the tTG IgA test will produce a negative result. A tTG IgG test is then recommended to prevent false negative results being obtained (NICE clinical guideline NG20). A follow up intestinal biopsy should be conducted in positive cases, to confirm the presence of damaged villi.

What can be done if I have coeliac disease?
Once CD has been diagnosed, it is recommended that a gluten-free diet is followed for life. It is also essential to ensure a nutritionally adequate diet, to compensate for the malabsorption of nutrients that may have occurred. The Coeliac Society publishes a list of gluten-free manufactured products in a booklet which is updated every year. Often many coeliac sufferers are found to be anaemic. This is usually due to iron deficiency due to malabsorption. Folic acid or vitamin B12 may also be deficient. An iron supplement maybe prescribed until the digestive system recovers and can absorb iron again. To ensure a good intake of iron, pulses, lentils, nuts and green vegetables should be included in the daily diet. Tea should be avoided with meals as it inhibits iron absorption, but fruit juice will aid absorption (due to vitamin C content). For further details see www.coeliac.co.uk Vegetarians and vegans should be aware that some gluten-free flours are low in protein, due to the removal of gluten, however, specially manufactured, prescribed gluten-free flours often have milk protein added. Please check ingredients labels carefully. Other proteins suitable for vegetarians/ vegans can be obtained from nuts & seeds, pulses, non-gluten containing cereals, soya products, milk, cheese and free range eggs. The Vegetarian Society can provide further information: www.vegsoc.org

What are the sample requirements and test turn around?
Simply collect a finger-prick blood sample using the components provided in the Sample Collection Pack and send to the CNS Laboratory using the pre-paid envelope supplied. Results are available within 10 working days.

Questions:
If you have any questions or queries about this and any other tests please contact us here and we will be happy to help.

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Candida Screen

midamedia — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:40:12 +0000

What is Candidiasis?
Candida is a yeast-like fungus that is a commensal, which means it is normal to have it in the body and when we are healthy it does not cause any problems. It is normally present on the skin and in mucous membranes such as the vagina, mouth, or rectum and is also a normal inhabitant of the human gut. However, when our microbiota (the bacteria that live within us) become dysbiotic, candida can transform to become a pathogenic (injurious) invasive fungus and give rise to Candidiasis which is caused by overgrowth of Candida, predominantly Candida albicans. The fungus grows best in warm, dark conditions and in the presence of sugar. Under these circumstances, Candida albicans changes from small dormant spores to a branching structure called a mycelium with the ability to invade and irritate tissues.

What causes Candidiasis?
Anything that may disturb the normal balance of yeast and bacteria or the pH levels in the digestive or vaginal tracts can create ideal conditions for the overgrowth of yeasts. Normal balance can be disrupted by many factors: • Hormonal changes during pregnancy • The combined oral contraceptive pill • Steroid drugs (e.g. for asthma treatments) • Antibiotics – these kill off the good bacteria making it easier for yeasts to grow • Diabetes – the increased levels of sugar encourage the yeasts to proliferate • Endocrine imbalances – low thyroid and adrenal function, perhaps as a result of stress and blood sugar imbalances, can support the growth of candida. • A diet high in sugar and low in protein – yeasts and bad bacteria thrive on sugar and refined, simple carbohydrates • Anaemia and lack of iron – these can reduce resistance to infection • Other deficiencies – lack of zinc, vitamin B and vitamin A have all been documented as reducing resistance to infection and leading to yeast overgrowth. • Long illness and periods of stress – the immune system may not function properly during these times and susceptibility to infections like candidiasis increases

What are the symptoms of Candidiasis?
Common symptoms include: • Bloating and flatulence • Rectal itching • Constant fatigue • Depression and mood swings • Poor memory • Muscle or joint pains • Headaches and migraine • Oral or vaginal thrush • Cystitis • Sore mouth and white-coated tongue • Cracking at corners of mouth • Fungal nail infections and athletes foot • Red sore rash on the skin in areas that perspire • General unwell feeling • Cravings for sweet things • Intolerance of alcohol • Sensitivity to foods containing yeast and mould • Sensitivity to damp weather

Why test for Candidiasis?
It is not always obvious that an overgrowth of Candida albicans is the problem due to the wide range of symptoms. Therefore, if you are experiencing a range of these symptoms and have been subject to any of the causes highlighted above, then a test can identify if you have candidiasis.

How does the test work?
CNS uses conventional ELISA based technology to detect the presence of IgG, IgA and IgM antibodies to Candida albicans within the blood, to establish whether an individual has a recent, past or ongoing candida infection. The levels of these specific antibodies within each sample are then compared with normal reference ranges and a subsequent report is produced to detail the findings.

What will the test results tell me?
CNS offers a combined test for the detection of elevated levels of IgM, IgA and IgG antibodies to Candida. The test is an effective diagnostic and treatment monitoring tool, as IgM results indicate an early-stage infection and IgG results indicate an actively ongoing infection or the occurrence of a past infection. The addition of IgA, helps to determine if the infection is occurring in the mucous membranes.

What can be done if I have Candidiasis?
As Candida albicans Candida albicans thrives on a diet high in sugar and refined carbohydrates and a compromised immune system allows it to flourish, the best approach is, under professional guidance to follow and anti-candida protocol. This may include: • Avoid all foods high in sugar and yeast • Increase immune-boosting foods • Include (under the guidance of a professional) natural anti-fungal agents and supplements to help the body fight naturally against the overgrowth • Include probiotics to help to re-colonise the digestive tract with beneficial bacteria • It is important to remember that it can take weeks or even months to eliminate Candidiasis as it is necessary to follow a comprehensive programme of dietary modification and supplementation that requires co-operation and discipline. People with an overgrowth of Candida albicans are often predisposed to food intolerance. To support optimal health, it is recommended any food intolerances are also identified.

What are the sample requirements and test turnaround?
Simply collect a finger-prick blood sample using the components provided in the Sample Collection Pack and send to the CNS Laboratory using the pre-paid envelope supplied. Results are available within 10 working days.

Questions:
If you have any questions or queries about this and any other tests please contact us here and we will be happy to help.

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