Scientific evidence for benefit from alternative therapies, such as Yoga, biofeedback, or herbal therapy, remains minimal. The effectiveness of a dramatic new approach, bilateral stimulation of the anterior nucleus of the thalamus, has recently been reported.
The alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test measures how much alkaline phosphatase you have in your blood. Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found throughout your body. But it is mainly in your liver, bone, kidney, and digestive tract.f your ALP levels are too high, your health care provider may order an ALP isoenzyme test to find out what type of ALP is elevated in your blood. Liver disorders make different forms of ALP than bone disorders.
When the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test result is high, you may need to have the ALP isoenzyme test. This test will help determine what part of the body is causing higher ALP levels. This test may be used to diagnose or monitor: 1  Bone disease.  Liver, gallbladder, or bile duct disease.