Embracing pathology and functional medicine testing enables me to truly understand an individual’s bodily function. The distinct root cause of any health issue is shaped by genetics, diet, lifestyle, exposure to toxins, and psychological and physical stress.
Functional medicine testing can help identify:
- Deficiencies in essential nutrients (e.g. vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fatty acids)
- An overabundance of harmful bacteria, heavy metals, and environmental toxins
- Inefficient metabolic processes such as hormones, detox systems, or genes.
As well as gaining a thorough understanding of the body and pinpointing the underlying cause of your health concerns, functional medicine testing can also serve as a great compliance tool for motivation.
Commonly used tests:
Tests that may be used include, but are not limited to:
- Full blood test count
- Complete Digestive Stool Analysis
- Complete Thyroid Panel
- Hormone Testing including DUTCH, a sample can be found here DUTCH
- Adrenocortex Stress Profile
- Urinary Pyrroles
- Organic Acids Test
- Nutrigenomics & DNA testing–
Genetic profiling involves examining the genes responsible for nutrient absorption, metabolism, and our body’s ability to eliminate environmental toxins. It also helps identify genetic predispositions to chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, which contribute to many health conditions. While DNA testing doesn’t diagnose diseases, it reveals genetic strengths and weaknesses, enabling personalised dietary and lifestyle adjustments. This information offers insights into current health and plays a critical role in preventing future illnesses, making it an essential tool for proactive health management.
The 500 Item Bio-Compatibility: This is a hair test (or saliva), that determines how your cells are impacted by common foods and/or products and the way in which these affect the flow of energy through the body. By feeding the body in line with the Bio-compatibility test results we are enhancing cellular function. It may be useful in skin conditions, hayfever, fatigue, headaches, bloating and more. The test covers a list of over 500 standard items – including all food groups, bathroom, laundry, and kitchen products.
