MELISA is an optimised, clinically validated blood test which measures hypersensitivity to multiple metals from a single sample. MELISA can also to help in the diagnosis of active Lyme disease.
Exposure to metals in dental fillings and implants, joint prostheses, pacemakers, environmental pollutants and jewellery can lead to health problems in susceptible individuals.
MELISA improves laboratory diagnosis by confirming active disease in patients with clinical symptoms of Lyme.
The FDA has issued a statement addressing the concerns about the bio-compatibility and function of medical devices. Our conference in November 2018 mirrored these concerns
Download our leaflets on various topics such as metal hypersensitivity in orthopaedics, dentistry, spinal surgery and titanium implants.
The latest Newsletter is out, the MELISA team are focusing on maintaining a healthy immune system and advice from functional medicine doctors. MELISA Spring Newsletter
The following conference is organised to with the aim to make the healthcare profession aware of the increase in diseases related to metal hypersensitivity and
In November, FDA will discuss the topic of immunological responses to metal-containing products regulated as medical devices. The discussion will focus on metal-containing implants as
On 11-12th October we’ll be presenting “Systemic effects of metal restorations and implants due to hypersensitivity: MELISA testing and case studies” at The International Academy
Our summer newsletter is out with the latest from the FDA about allergy to medical devices, concerns over titanium nanoparticles, LTT testing in failing knee
Video: Part 1. Danelle’s inspirational recovery story from multiple sclerosis as told to Dr Bruce Fox, she removed metals from her mouth that she was
Olaf Beckord will be speaking about MELISA as a tool for identifying metals as inflammatory triggers and MELISA will have an exhibition stand so please
Our latest newsletter is out now. The FDA in the US has released a statement over continuing concerns about the safety of various medical devices.
The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology are holding their Conference in Indianapolis April 4: Fundamentals of Biological Dentistry April 5-6: Scientific Symposium IAOMT
Not all medical devices are properly tested. Reporter Deborah Cohen investigates an industry where some patients are treated like human guinea pigs and then abandoned when
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“MELISA is a fundamental cornerstone of my practice."
Functional Medicine Based Dentistry, Santa Rosa, CA, USA
“I have many patients that are interested in this type of testing associated with implants. Thank you for the great work you have done.”
Foot & Ankle Center, Wenatchee, WA, USA
“A type IV metal allergy is often overlooked as a culprit in many of today's chronic illnesses. MELISA testing gives targeted information on what needs to be avoided. Many patients get their life back with this information instead of remaining chronically ill for the rest of their days.”
Mount Diablo Integrated Wellness Center, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
“Working in holistic dentistry I use an integrated approach and treat the patient as a whole, focusing on the dental need in the larger context of the person’s overall well-being. MELISA provides me with invaluable information for the most suitable materials to be used.”
The Ella Clinic, London, UK
Nickel allergy in coeliac patients. This study looked at coeliac patients who had followed a gluten-free (g-f) diet for 12 months but were still symptomatic. Originally their gastro-intestinal and systemic symptoms had improved but some symptoms were getting worse again, despite tests indicating that they were in remission and sticking to the g-f diet. All 20 patients were tested and found to be nickel allergic. Patients then followed a combined low nickel and g-f diet. After 3 months this combined diet led to an improvement in more than 80% of symptoms, both gastrointestinal and systemic. Dermatitis, headaches and fatigue all showed statistical improvement.
Public Heath England has reported the first case of a very rare tick-borne infection, babesiosis in England. They also report a second, probably case of another rare tick-borne disease,Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBE). PHE are calling for increased tick-awareness whilst stressing that these are exceptionally rare infections and that Lyme disease is still the most common tick-borne disease in the UK. Read more about MELISA and download our Lyme information at melisa.org/lyme-testing.
Rare tick-borne infections diagnosed in England
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PHE calls for people to be tick aware as the first case of a babesiosis is diagnosed in England.This study from Italy examined a group of patients with endometriosis coupled with gastrointestinal symptoms. Of this group 90% were found to be nickel allergic. They followed a low-nickel diet for 3 months and after this, all gastrointestinal and gynaecological symptoms showed a statistically significant reduction. The authors conclude that: nickel allergic contact mucositis has a high prevalence in endometriosis and a low-Ni diet may be recommended in this condition to reduce gastrointestinal, extra-intestinal and gynecological symptoms.
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Alimentary nickel (Ni) may result in allergic contact mucositis (ACM), whose prevalence is >30% and may present with IBS-like and extra-intestinal symptoms. These symptoms are also frequent in endometriosis, and Ni allergic contact dermatitis has already been observed in endometriosis. Therefore,...MELISA's latest newsletter is now online. This summer we focus on autoimmune disease, inflammation and the link with metal hypersensitivity.
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Explores the links between metal hypersensitivity and autoimmune disease and inflammatory conditions.Our longterm co-worker Dr Eleonore Blaurock-Busch has written a comprehensive guide to chelation therapy. Chelation therapy will increase the release of metals from the body's tissues, which may be useful after implant removal or for treating chronic metal overexposure. Chelating agents can be chosen based on the metal(s) in question that are targeted. Diagnostic tests are discussed, showing which are useful under certain conditions. Please note that chelation therapy must only ever been undertaken under the supervision of an experienced practitioner. Individuals with metal allergy must also be careful as mobilising metals stored in the body may lead to a worsening of symptoms.
Evidence-Based Clinical Chelation
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This is an easy-to-read manual about chelation therapy. It contains specific protocols for the treatment of chronic metal overexposure, all of which are evidence-based, aiding the inexperienced and the experienced therapist in selecting the optimal chelating agent for the metal(s) in question. Exper...