just some thoughts regarding tests

I was surfing the net tody and came across the optimum health clinic

now, I don't know them nd I have no idea if they're any good. Since they seem to be very focused on psychological stuff  I have my doubts, but that's nothing but a first impression and maybe that's a totally wrong impression. But the website lists a number of interesting tests that can be ordered through them and of course elswhere also. These tests might be really interesting and important in the search for the cause of CFS symptoms. And I firmly believe that everyone is different and so the investigation can be really tricky. So here's the site:

http://freedomfromme.co.uk

here's their list of the tests they offer, you never know, maybe this list will help someone:

• Adrenal Stress Index Test
• Comprehensive Stool Analysis/Gastro-Intestinal Function
• Vitamin & mineral status (blood test)
• ATP Profile/Mitochondrial Function
• Translocator Protein Study
• Cell Free DNA
• SODase
• Co-enzyme Q10

• Epithelial growth factor (sEGF) for stomach acid
• Glutathione studies
• DNA Adducts
• Full Thyroid Panels
• Urine Iodine/Halides
• Hair Mineral Analysis
• Leaky Gut (Gut Permeability)
• Food & environmental Intolerances & Allergies
• Candida Antibody
• Kryptopyrroles/Pyroluria
• Heavy Metals
• Metal or chemical Sensitivity
• Fat Biopsy for Pesticides and Volatile Organic Compounds
• Essential Fatty Acid Profile

Amazing advance in testing - just one drop of blood

Just a very short post about a new company I came across on the internet today:

http://www.talking20.com/     or outside the USA     http://www.talking20international.com

they have developed a blood test which needs only one drop of blood on a test card and it can be done easily at home and needs no refrigiration or other complicated shipping stuff.

I have no idea if its good or bad or whatever but I thought it sounded really interesting and might be a way to become more independent of uncooparative doctors and to become more self reliant and proactive.

I will certainly try it out sooner or later and then I'll post my experiences here. If someone reads this post who's already tried them it would be great if you'd let me know what you think about them.