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Why does our culture continue to separate the brain from the body? What lab testing protocol is in place when initially "treating" someone who has been taken into custody who may do harm to themselves or others? Is anyone "brave enough" to check the Copper/Zinc levels (zinc is needed for the synthesis of GABA - gamma-aminobutyric acid, a "calming" neurotransmitter that combats overloads of norepinephrine), malabsorption (laculose-to-mannitol test), food intolerances, levels of metallothionein (filters metal toxins at the intestinal and brain/blood barrier), etc. Why are we not wondering WHY someone snaps? Why are we eager to ignore every single possible biological cause of "mental illness" and quick to prescribe drugs which will very likely make the symptoms worse or cause even more problems?  

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OPB people - check out www.imhco.org to see an organization composed of a handful of docs, psychs and dieticians who are offering alternatives to traditional methods of treating mental illness (Integrative Mental Health Care of Oregon). Last week imhco sponsored a joint presentation by an RN and an RD (registered dietician) on how gluten can cause/trigger mental illness. I'm sure the imhco people would be thrilled by any interest you may show in what they are trying to do!

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I'm wondering why OSH continues to act as though the head should be treated separately from the body. Mr. Perez had multiple health problems - did his mental health issues take precedence over his general health issues? I read that he apparently tried to refuse psych drugs because he didn't like the way they made him feel...did OSH doctors order any lab tests to see whether he had fat in his stools (indicating malabsorption), check his Vitamin D levels, find out what his metallothionein levels were, test to see whether he had food intolerances or see if he could improve with Omega 3s? Was an immunoglobulin panel test ever ordered? What medical lab tests are ordered when a patient enters OSH? What follow-up testing is done as the patient "progresses" at OSH? I would dearly love to acquire Mr. Perez's medical records to see what drugs he was taking, what lab testing was done, and how his mental AND physical issues were addressed. OSH has a tremendous opportunity to improve the lives of its patients with a few lab tests, nutritious food, fresh air - what a waste of life.  

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