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Patrick Holford, YorkTest and a Migraine Study
Former Visiting Professor Patrick Holford but still Head of Science and Education at Biocare has an enthusiasm for interventions that we wish we might share but, too frequently, when we examine the studies on which he relies, the results do … Continue reading
Filed under food intolerance, IgG tests, intolerance, patrick holford, yorktest
Oxford University, Food for the Brain, Alzheimer’s Disease and a Curious Test
The People’s Medical Journal (aka Daily Mail) has a touching faith in the value of early diagnosis and screening tests. It would be rather charming to note that their history of being wrong has not as yet reduced them to … Continue reading
Filed under Alzheimer's, Food for the brain, patrick holford
Which?, YorkTest and Cambridge Nutritional Sciences Ltd
A Which? investigation into commonly available tests for food intolerance reported that the tests returned inconsistent results and flagged up health problems that don’t exist. Predictably, both YorkTest and Cambridge Nutritional Sciences have objected to the findings although it isn’t clear what their grounds are. YorkTest in particular demonstrates a degree of chutzpah that we typically associate with former Visiting Professor Patrick Holford. Continue reading
Filed under allergies, allergy, food intolerance, food sensitivity, Holford, patrick holford, yorktest
BANT and Conflict of Interest: YorkTest and Similar Commission
Members of BANT are allowed to accept commission on lab tests and supplements and are under no obligation to declare these to the client; unlike the financial services industry where such practices are frowned upon. Is this acceptable? Particularly when nutritional therapists frequently accuse medical professionals of such conflicts of interest. Continue reading
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Patrick Holford and The Whole Health Dowsing Kit
Professor Patrick Holford of Teesside University and Head of Science and Education at Biocare frequently upbraids professionals and researchers for what he perceives as their lack of up-to-date research.
We have helpfully provided a diagram from Holford’s Whole Health Dowsing Kit, complete with pendulum and vitamin pill samples to help users assess their nutritional needs. Continue reading
Filed under health, Holford, home test, nutrition, patrick holford, supplements, vitamins
Patrick Holford Still Advocates IgG Testing for Food Allergies
Professor Patrick Holford of Teesside University and Head of Science and Education at Biocare frequently upbraids professionals and researchers for what he perceives as their lack of up-to-date research. Holford’s 100%health newsletter for November 2007 is full of the usual … Continue reading
Patrick Holford, Alzheimer’s Disease, Homocysteine Tests and Supplements
Professors Patrick Holford and David Smith choose the Daily Record to announce their remarkable findings that Alzheimer’s Disease is preventable with just a “few simple diet and lifestyle changes”. Holford advocates the use of a simple blood test to detect risk for Alzheimer’s Disease. Yet, there is no clear clinical evidence to support the notion that lowering raised homocysteine levels actually results in a significant clinical outcome. As recently as 2006, Smith wrote this about a role for B vitamins in preventing AD:
Large-scale randomised trials of homocysteine-lowering B vitamins are needed to see if a proportion of dementia in the world can be prevented.
So, if these haven’t been done, is it appropriate to advocate testing and supplementation? Continue reading
Filed under Alzheimer's, B12, Brain Bio Centre, Holford, home test, homocysteine, patrick holford, supplements, vitamin B12, vitamins
How Relevant Are Holford’s Claims About Homocysteine Levels? Part 2
Patrick Holford gives a remarkable overview of history to support his claims for the value of homocysteine testing in helping you “to eliminate your risk of ever having a heart attack”. He swoops from autopsies on egyptian mummies to unsubstantiated … Continue reading
Filed under folate, folic acid, H Factors, home test, homocysteine, james braly, patrick holford, Refsum, restenosis, vitamin B12, vitamins
How Relevant Are Holford’s Claims About Homocysteine Levels? Part 1
Patrick Holford and Dr. James Braly wrote a book about homocysteine and assert that it is “the best single indicator of whether you are likely to live long or die young: The H-Factor Solution. According to Holford and Braly, homocysteine … Continue reading
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Homocysteine: Helpful or Hoax Asks Patrick Holford
I was disappointed in the quality of evidence that Patrick Holford put forward to support his claims that we could learn, How to Eliminate Your Risk of Ever Having a Heart Attack. Since then, I’ve been reading through the intervention … Continue reading
Filed under folate, folic acid, fortification, homocysteine, patrick holford, Refsum, supplements
