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Biological Terrain Assessment
Advanced Urine and Saliva Testing
Biological Terrain Assessment uses urine and saliva to identify ph, oxidative stress, oxidation-
Potential Hydrogen or pH is and indicator or hydrogen ions. The more ions the lower the pH will be. The lower number of hydrogen ions the higher or more alkaline the pH will be.
Oxidative stress, oxidation-
Resistivity is the concentration or dilution or minerals and their ability to function correctly.
Human body fluid distribution
1) Approximately 60% of the entire adult human body is fluid
2) Most of this fluid is found within the cells and is referred to as intracellular fluid.
3) Approximately one third of this fluid, however, is found in the space outside of the cells and is known as extra cellular fluid. Extra cellular fluid comprises intra-
What is interstitial fluid?
1) Interstitial fluid continuously baths every cell in the body
2) Interstial fluid is like a rich “nutritious soup” for all of the cells
3) The health and vitality of every cell and hence the entire body is dependent upon the health, vitality and movement of the interstitial fluid.
4) Interstial fluid is circulated continuously around the body through both the movement of the circulatory and the lymphatic system.
5) Interstitial fluid represents the primary fluid found in both the plasma well as the lymphatic system.
The lymphatic System
1) Lymph is derived from interstitial fluid that flows into the lymphatics.
2) The lymphatic system not only aids in the movement of nutrients to the cell, but also the removal of waste products out of the body.
3) Both the salvia and plasma are formed from lymphatic fluid (interstitial fluid)
4) The lymphatic system is also an essential part of the immune and oxidative stress systems.
Why use Saliva?
Saliva Contains 3 primary secretions
1) A serous protein, which contains ptyalin, and alpha amylase
2) A mucin protein, which contains mucous needed for lubrication
3) Interstitial fluid
Saliva is an excellent indicator of:
1) The lymphatic System: The exact same interstitial fluid found in the lymphatic system is found in the saliva.
2) The Digestive System: Not only because of the enzymes of alpha-
3) The Pancreas: The primary secreting cells inside the common pancreatic secretory duct that release alpha-
4) Hydration: The amount and ease of the client to produce a quality of saliva is directly related to their hydration levels. Those individuals who cannot rapidly and adequately develop a few cc’s of saliva are dehydrated.
5) Lubrication: Our digestion and assimilation process as well as a small amount of anti-
6) Electrolytes: Its composition includes sodium, potassium, chloride, phosphate and bicarbonate ions. The relative concentration of electrolytes is also identical between the fluids of the saliva and the blood plasma.
Why use urine?
1) Urine is formed as a product of kidney function. Each kidney is composed of over 2,000,000 nephrons that serve as filters to clean the blood plasma.
2) Waste from the blood and indirectly from the lymphatic system is drained out of the body through the urine.
3) Whatever the body has accumulated in excess will be removed from the body via the kidney and will appear in the urine.
Primary function of the kidney include.
1) Maintenance of extra cellular fluid ( matrix) volume and osmolality
2) Balancing the intake and excretion of sodium (Na+) and water.
3) Establishing a balance of extra cellular (matrix) potassium levels (K+)
4) Creating an ideal ph for the extra cellular (matrix) by adjusting the excretion of hydrogen (H+) and bicarbonate ion (HCO3)
5) Conservation of essential nutrients like glucose and amino acids
6) Removal of the waste end products of metabolism, including urea, uric acid and certain zenobiotics.
7) Metabolic activities including arginine formation, gluconeogenesis and peptide hydrolysis
8) Source of hormones, angiotensin II, erthropoitin, D-
PH Values of the body
Tissue or Fluid ph
Saliva 6.00 -
Gastric Secretions 1.00 – 3.50
Pancreatic Secretions 8.00 – 8.30
Bile 7.80
Small Intestine 7.50 – 8.00
Urine 4.50 – 8.00
Feces 4.60 – 8.40
Based on buffers the optimal values are:
Urine 6.30 to 6.50
Saliva 6.50 to 6.80
Causes for acid conditions
A primary cause for acid excess (low ph) is through incomplete digestion. Other causes are due to excess amounts, refined foods, and lack of and/or imbalance of minerals, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium and Sodium [not table salt (sodium chloride)], insufficient beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract, inadequate insulin levels.
Undigested Carbohydrates = Lactic acids
“ Fats = Keto-
Proteins = Nitric acids
(dependent upon = Sulphuric acid
the form of amino Phosphoric acid
acid)
Other acids are naturally produced through cellular metabolism. Intake and tissue reserves of minerals will compensate for this.
PH
Condition Cause Possible Deleterious Effect
Saliva is Alkaline Elevated HCO3 as Diminished
A compensation for carbohydrate
Hyperacidity digestion
Saliva is Acid Depressed kidney Diminished
Elimination of Acids digestive
( kidney shut down capabilities
hyperacidity )
Urine is Alkaline Removal of too much Primary renal tubular
HCO3 relative to H+ acidosis
Rule out bacterial
Infection
Urine is acid Excess acid in blood Diminished
Electrolyte exchange
RH2
Saliva rh2 is elevated Xenobiotics Hidden illness
( mycotoxins, heavy
metals, pesticide)
Saliva rH2 is depressed Excess anti oxidant Rarely occurs
Urine rH2 is elevated Diminished TCA Cycle Oxidative stress
Fatigue
Urine is depressed Diminished electron Ox – phos derailment
Transport activity
R
Saliva r is elevated lack of mineral Defiecient level of
Absorption, minerals to serve as
Minerals stuck elsewhere co-
Saliva r is depressed Lack of kidney Increased lympathic
Filtration viscosity & congeston
Urine r is elevated Too few minerals in Deficient levels of
Urine, kidney minerals to serve as
Insufficiency co-
Urine r is depressed Too many minerals Rarely occurs
In the urine to filtrate
PREPARATION FOR YOUR BTA TEST
12-
Eliminate all vitamin and mineral supplements except fiber such as psyllium hull or seeds if absolutely necessary 48 hours before your test. Continue with any medications that you normally take.
Avoid scheduling your test within 24 hours of airplane travel.
Women: Also avoid scheduling your test during and the first week following your menstrual period. Avoid having sex for two nights before the test unless you use a condom. Unprotected sex can cause false elevated readings in your urine values.
Fast for 12 hours prior to your BTATM test. Complete your dinner the evening prior to the test no later than 6:00-
Take any prescribed medications as directed with only a small amount of water.
Refrain from using any toothpaste, mouthwashes or mouth rinses both at bedtime and the morning of your test. Also avoid the use of any lipstick or makeup around your mouth and lips. Such substances can change the chemistry of the mouth and your saliva.
If you wear dentures or orthodontic appliances, refrain from wearing these during the 12-
On the morning of your test, obtain a sample of your first-
When you arrive for your test, bring your urine container. A small, saliva specimen cup will be provided. Expectorate approximately 2 teaspoons of saliva into the cup. Be certain not to bring up post-
Feel free to bring your toothbrush, toothpaste, dentures and lipstick to the office for use after your test. If you are hungry, be sure to bring a piece of fruit, some juice and/or a muffin to eat after you have obtained and provided your saliva and urine specimens. You may also want to bring purified water to drink.
BTATM test results will be discussed with you either on the day of testing or during a scheduled phone consultation.
Questions: Call your BTA Practitioner, Carl Schmidt @ 512-
Online at Email herbshop316@bellsouth.net
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