[Note: Correct any errors I make. Any help welcome. And, respectfully; please don’t waste time or space with memes etc., and posts made from ignorance or incredulity]. This isn’t just for me, but anyone else interested or affected. Thank you.
I still need this type of testing. I’m still having serious health issues. I’ve made some improvements through research, learning, and trying. Hundreds - thousands of hours have been spent And into the thousand(s) of dollars too.
Note that I’m in Canada
I really want and need some actual scientific diagnostics.
I thought I might update this thread with what I can find. Somewhat recently, I’ve found:
- There are blood tests, but they’re specific/limited in their nature, expensive per test (ie: per vit., min., tox., etc.), and they’re also not the best form of testing. But there are some options for these types of tests. Again, limited to/by provinces. All these tests are pretty limited to certain provinces/areas. I think these might be available to do remotely (non in person).
- I spoke briefly with a “naturopath” or “holistic” practitioner (they just returned a call/message I left. It wasn’t a consult or paid - so I was very thankful that they answered a few questions and gave some information/“suggestions” on some things). Anyways, there is Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) testing. Which if I recall correctly can test for minerals and toxins (eg: heavy metals), but I’m not sure if it tests for vitamins). This is supposedly in the “affordable” range (say $250-350 cad), and also doesn’t require an in person visit - which is a very important factor. More thorough, accessible and affordable than blood testing.
- Perhaps the best option, also learned from this “naturopath”, is a test called an “Oligoscan” which, from my dull memory of the brief convo, is a more thorough, broad spectrum and effective testing methodology (covers vitamins, minerals, toxins) and “scans” or is able to determine these levels from multiple areas of the body (tissues/organs, bones, etc).
I can’t remember if either of the HTMA or Oligoscan can or do test for parasites or things of a parasitic nature from the brief chat with them. I’d think the HTMA definitely wouldn’t. Obviously some blood testing can. (If the term “parasite” is confusing or baffling to you - or you think it’s science fiction, first understand the definition of “parasite”. And these are some random examples of either parasites and/or diseases/infections caused by them: Protozoa, Helminths, Bacteria, Malaria, Toxoplasmosis, Amoebiasis, Staphylococcus, Cryptosporidium, Lyme, even fungi like Candida could be considered as such. The list goes on. It’s not uncommon. They range in size from microscopic to actual visible “worms”, etc. (eg: pin worms, tape worms, etc.)
I haven’t had the time to do more thorough research into the HTMA or Oligoscan yet.
So, any form of assistance is very welcome. If you know places that offer testing? If you’ve heard of these or other forms of testing, or have/had some time to look into these forms of testing, or anything related to this topic and share your findings? Please, feel free to share.
I have more to share, but trying to organize and do so is limited. And I don’t know what I’d be “allowed” to share here or what would be welcome.
Have a nice day.
Edited for… clarity (I hope), and tone.
Side note:
People who would’ve suggested that Cannabis and its components or “derivatives” had therapeutic value or ability to treat/cure various ailments would’ve been and were called “conspiracy theorists”, cooks, dangerous, or whatever other names in the past. But now look around. And the damage from the associated propaganda is still affecting people today. I have a relative who chooses to take literally a dozen forms of pharmaceutical poisons (many of which are to “address” an issue caused by the other) rather than even try any forms of cannabis product or treatment. It’s sad.
