Getting children to take nutritional supplements can be challenging. This is especially the case for children with autism and other special needs condition. Many of these children have taste and textures sensitivities or they are biochemically sensitive to various supplement ingredients. Lori Knowles-Jimenez of New Beginnings Nutritionals is a specialist in helping parents overcome the challenges of supplementation for children and in this interview, she provides practical advice and guidance for parental success. She also outlines some of the most important things parents should avoid doing when administering supplements for their child.

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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 this part #2 interview on the topic of laboratory technology, compliance, and regulation the conversation focuses on laboratory technology. Dr. Woeller interviews Manisha Diaz, PhD regarding this very important and interesting subject. Dr. Diaz has decades of experience in laboratory science, including research and development. Every functional and integrative medicine practitioner should be aware of the information discussed in this interview.

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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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