All laboratories performing analysis and diagnostics use a variety of technology to measure various compounds in blood and urine. Acronyms like GC-MS, LC-MS, and ELISA are popular methods for analysis used in the laboratory industry. In addition, all laboratories operating within the United States (US) are required to comply with specific rules over what’s necessary to have printed on their laboratory report. Every reputable laboratory has 3rd party oversight and is required to meet specific compliance items. A laboratory not following these requirements should be viewed with great suspicion by every health professional and the public as well. This part 1 of a 2-part series on laboratory technology, compliance, and regulations is focused on laboratory oversight. Nicole Johnson is an expert in this field and provides detailed information about how labs are regulated and what type of information is necessary to be listed on lab test reports. 

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In this episode of Functional Medicine Doc Talk, Lindsay Goddard, RD, LDN discusses some of the differences between organic and non-organic foods, including the potential for increased mold exposure. Dr. Woeller and Lindsay have a conversation about other environmental chemical exposures, including hormone disruptors, plastics, and why you should consider avoiding cooking with olive oil. Finally, laboratory testing is discussed including the important use of the Organic Acids Test and the TOX Detect profiles from Mosaic Diagnostics.

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Glyphosate is a ubiquitous toxic compound that is now threatening the health of millions of people around the globe. It has multiple mechanisms of harm not only disrupting the microbiome of the digestive system, but other fundamental aspects of human biochemistry. In this episode, Dr. Woeller interviews Stephanie Seneff, PhD, the author of Toxic Legacy, and a MIT PhD with decades in research, data analysis, and health advocacy regarding the toxicity of glyphosate.

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In this episode, the host of Functional Medicine Doc Talk (Dr. Woeller) becomes the guest, and is interviewed by Tracy Tranchitella, ND. The conversation takes a deep dive into Dr. Woeller’s nearly 3 decades in functional and integrative medicine with regards to clinical practice, and patient and health practitioner education. A significant focus of the interview centers around his work with the autism community, and the incorporation of biomedical interventions for individuals with autism and other special needs conditions. Dr. Woeller’s 4 pillar approach to autism intervention are covered, as well as a conversation about leucovorin, folate receptor antibody testing, and the link between acetaminophen and autism.

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In this podcast interview, Dr. Woeller has a conversation with Isabelle Amigues, MD. Dr. Amigues is a rheumatologist who at the age of 40 was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. In addition to conventional treatment for her cancer, she also implemented a blend of alternative techniques which allowed her to confront her challenging illness with a different perspective about the meaning of illness. Her medical practice called UnabridgedMD is a culmination of a blending of western medicine and eastern techniques for people suffering with chronic, complex disease.

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In this podcast, Dr. Kurt Woeller interviews Professor Emeritus Garth Nicolson, Ph.D, MD(H) about his research and experience in membrane lipid replacement. Dr. Nicolson has decades of experience in pathology and laboratory medicine, including in-depth knowledge of cell biology, membrane chemistry, and the inner workings of mitochondria. Every cell has its own membrane made up various compounds, including lipids, that when damaged can compromise the normal function of a cell and the organ systems dependent on those cells. Mitochondria have their own membranes too, and these membranes are highly integrated into their overall function, including cellular energy production.

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In this interview, Dr. Woeller has a conversation with Erica Peirson, ND who is naturopathic physician with years of experience working with children with Down Syndrome, autism, and other special needs conditions. Individuals with Down Syndrome have unique characteristics linked to their genetic condition, but like many other children with special needs they too respond positively to naturopathic principles of health which include diet, nutrient optimization, and removing or reducing the barriers to healing such as environmental toxin exposure. A person’s genetics are only one factor to their potential for optimal health, and Dr. Peirson discusses how she approaches each child with a special needs condition through her functional medicine training.

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In the episode, Dr. Kurt Woeller interviews Susan Dopart, MS, RDN. Susan is a licensed dietician, exercise physiologist, and certified trainer in motivational interviewing. She has decades of experience in diabetes, insulin resistance, gut health, hormone, and mold exposure. Susan explains her own health journey following significant mold exposure, and various other environmental factors that compromise health, and can keep an individual from optimizing wellness, maintaining healthy weight, and overcoming metabolic disorders.

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In this podcast interview, Dr. Woeller has a conversation with Scott Mattivi, CEO of Mosaic Diagnostics Laboratory (formally Great Plains Laboratory). Scott has over three decades of experience in the laboratory industry working with companies such as LabCorp and Pathology Watch. He has expertise in various aspects of laboratory technology, and brings this knowledge and experience to Mosaic Diagnostics, which already has a track record in functional and integrative medicine with lab tests such as the organic acids test (OAT) and mycotoxin profile, to lead them forward in innovation with new test profiles. Scott and Dr. Woeller also discuss the important role of laboratory technician’s and scientists in the field of health and medicine, and the path forward that Mosaic Diagnostics is leading for advancements in specialty diagnostics.

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In this podcast interview, Dr. Woeller has a conversation with Patricia Kaufman, PhD about cancer treatment using chemotherapy and its potential negative impact on the microbiome of the digestive system. Dr. Kaufman authored a case report of a woman with breast cancer who developed chemotherapy-induced diarrhea, a significant health problem that often occurs in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and improvements that occurred through natural medicine intervention. The doctor's discuss microbiome bacterial classification, the truth about probiotics and building of the microbiome, natural compounds produced by normal intestinal bacteria and various lifestyle factors to help rebuild and maintain a healthy microbiome.

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