Quantitative Fluid Analysis also called

BTA or Biological Terrain Assessment:

281-251-4411 for appointment  17207 Kuykendahl #151 Spring, Tx 77379

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BTA or Biological Terrain Assessment:

Is your pH where you need it to be to grow healthy cells? Are you able to digest properly? If not, is your problem with carbohydrates or protein? Are you getting water into the cells? Are you at risk for Candida, Heavy Metals or Bacteria? Is your mineral reserve optimal? How old does your body think it is? Are you getting enough antioxidants? Are you able to excrete toxins?

The initial visit is $150.00 for the lab work and the printout. This takes an hour and requires fasting and some other special details. Ask for a BTA instruction sheet. Fee does not include any supplements or remedies. Follow-up tests are $60.00 and also are an hour in length.

BACKGROUND:

The theory of Biological Terrain was formulated by Dr. Claude Bernard over 100 years ago.  The theory ascertains that illness and disease are primarily caused by imbalances in the body’s interstitial environment.  The Biological Terrain or “Milieu Interior” is the interstitial fluid that bathes and nourishes the body’s trillions of cells.  The outer wall of every cell, the cell membrane, is permeable to several different elements and consequently allows these elements to flow freely in and out of this membrane. 

Nutrients that cells absorb include:  electrolytes, enzymes, hormones, minerals, vitamins and very small amounts of water.  The cell then uses these nutrients to maintain cellular health and to produce energy to fuel the critical actions and reactions of the body.  The waste products that result from these cellular reactions are then released back into the Biological Terrain for filtration and removal.  When a cell lives in an unhealthy Biological Terrain environment that either lacks the proper balance of nutrients or pH, the cell can become unhealthy and fail to function properly.  With prolonged exposure to stressful conditions, the likelihood that the cell will lose its strength and develop illness or disease increases considerably. 

As a consequence of lowered strength and resistance, the cell becomes more susceptible to the negative effects of microbes and organisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites yeast and fungus. 

Due to the fact that the Biological Terrain is fluid that is continuously circulating throughout the body, its components are used to produce energy in the form of ATP, to supply essential nutrients for the body to function optimally, and to create the biological fluids:  blood, saliva, lymph and urine.  Imbalances in the chemistry of the Biological Terrain may therefore affect the composition of the body’s biological fluids. Assessing the biological fluids therefore, provides an efficient way to monitor certain aspects of the underlying biochemical state of the body.  As a result, these biological fluids may provide valuable information as to what is happening at the deepest cellular level. 

Quantitative Fluid Analysis (QFA) monitors your saliva, urine and blood for pH, redox and resistivity.  These measurements provide specific values that provide an overview of the biochemical makeup of your body, organ function and the body’s utilization of enzymes, amino acids and minerals.  

pH

This is a measurement of the acid-alkaline balance of the body’s fluids.  Processes in the body that are pH dependent include but are not limited to:

-Digestion and absorption of food and nutrients

-Binding of hormones to their complementary receptor sites

-The activation of enzymes

Thus, pH levels that are either too acidic or too alkaline can interfere with any of the above processes which can ultimately prevent certain biochemical processes from occurring. 

The oxidation reduction potential or Redox

This measurement provides information about the level of electrons in the body’s fluids.  The Biological Terrain can be compromised by prolonged exposure to specific chemicals, toxins, bacteria, viruses and fungi.  Chronic exposure to these components can interfere with the body’s ability to produce energy, leading to conditions such as chronic fatigue. 

Resistivity

This measurement calculates the level of mineral in the body’s fluids. When the body’s fluids contain too many minerals, the fluid gets congested and the processes of stagnation may occur resulting in a compromised lymphatic system.  Conversely, if the body’s fluids have too few minerals, the process of demineralization may occur, resulting in compromised muscle maintenance and development. 

BENEFITS OF QFA

The information that is compiled during this test offers insight to problems with, overall immunity; circulation, lymphatic circulation; liver, adrenal, kidney, thyroid, and pancreas function.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The QFA assessment consists of an appointment performed in the clinic.  Following a 14-hour fast, small amounts of urine, saliva and on occasion (with doctor orders) blood are collected.  These fluids are injected into the flow cell chamber of the QFA, where they contact sensitive electrodes that pick up the transfer of information to be digitally analyzed.  Reports are processed, and the interpretations of the results are reviewed with you at the same visit.  With this valuable information, more in-depth treatment options can be explored and implemented to support healthy cellular functioning. From the test we get a pretty good idea about your state of

Hydration

Detoxification

Digestion

Energy production

And more

This relatively inexpensive test offers direction towards further testing, possible therapeutic options, and a means of assessing overall success of therapies.

QFA FASTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. You must fast for 12 hours.

2.  If you have diabetes or any other problem with blood sugar regulation, and/or on blood sugar medication, please tell the doctor.

3. Finish dinner no later than 6:30 pm on the night before your appointment. After dinner, brush your teeth and refrain from eating or drinking Anything for the rest of the night and morning, except for a small amount of water, if you are thirsty.

From that moment on: chewing gum, throat lozenges and candy, toothpaste, mouthwash or mouth rinse, both at bedtime nor in the morning of your QFA. No lipstick or makeup around your mouth and lips.

4. If you wear dentures or orthodontic appliances, do not wear during the 12-hour fasting period until after your saliva specimen has been obtained.

5. Refrain from sexual activity during your fasting period. This can cause false elevated readings in your urine values.

6. When you wake up, collect your first-morning urine, (anything after 4:00 am) in a clean container (supplied) BRING IT WITH YOU!!!!.

7. When you arrive you will collect your saliva sample in a clean container (supplied) prior to your appointment.

Find out how old your body thinks it is!

You deserve to BE the Hoopers!

Minerals make your body function

Free Radicals cause aging, sagging, loss of energy!