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Why use functional testing?
Functional testing is not available on the NHS so provides data and information to us that we CAN'T access through our GP's.
Fast tracking
Sometimes healing can take time, and I feel it is important that clients know that things won’t improve overnight. The truth is that this can take even longer in the absence of testing. Testing enables us to spend less time guessing and more time focussing on what matters.
No Guesswork
Working naturopathically and always paying close attention to symptoms is what I do best. I do however believe that testing can cut out some of the guesswork and get us closer to the broken links quicker. This enables us to directly work with each imbalance to restore the discord and bring your body back into harmony.
Missing pieces of the jigsaw
Functional tests undoubtedly provide the answers that you have been looking for. Years of ongoing health issues without any explanations can get you down. Functional testing can provide the answers to the missing pieces that can finally give you the focus you need to regain your health.
Personalised
Every person is different and requires an individualised approach. Testing enables us to create a personalised programme unique to your health needs. This will allow us to get you back to feeling better quicker.
Measurable
One of the many reasons I love testing is that it provides a benchmark that we can measure progress against. Me and my clients love to see the progress and improvements in black and white.
Hormone Testing- For women
The Dutch test from Regenerous Labs -worth £259
This test is suitable for women of all ages from adolescence to menopause.
It details readings for key hormones such as-
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Oestrogen
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Progesterone
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Testosterone
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Melatonin
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Cortisol
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You might find this test illuminating if you are facing issues with...
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Fertility and conception
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PMS
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PCOS- polycystic ovarian syndrome
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PMDD post menstrual dysphoric disorder
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Oestrogen dominant disease
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Peri or post menopause
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Amenorrhea- periods stopping
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High stress hormones levels such as cortisol
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Oestrogen dominant cancers
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Low libido
Gut Microbiome Testing.
The GI Effects Stool Test from Genova GDX- worth £385
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This tests details important biomarkers which can highlight issues such as-
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Dysbiosis of commensal bacteria in the gut
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Inflammation of the gut
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Metabolic imbalance of the gut
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Infection of the gut by either parasites, fungi or pathogenic bacteria
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Mal digestion of food by the gut
This test is suitable for adults and children. You might find this test useful if you are facing issues with-
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Constipation/ diarrhoea
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Bloating or gut discomfort
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Excessive gas or belching
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Abdominal pain
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Food intolerances
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Low mood/ anxiety
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Chronic fatigue
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Neurological pathology such as MS
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Brain fog
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Skin pathologies such as psoriasis
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Auto- immune disease
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DNA Mutation SNP Testing
Life Report from Team Gene Functional DNA testing- worth £250
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This test details important gene mutations- (either single or deleted) such as-
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MTHFR mutation- issues with methylation
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PEMT mutation-sub optimal liver function
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COMT mutation-poor focus
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DAO mutation- histamine dominance
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GST mutation- compromised detox pathways
This test is suitable for adults and children. You might find this test useful if you are facing issues with-
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Thyroid function
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Fatty liver disease
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Chronic fatigue
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Neurodiversity & autsim
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Food intolerances
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Low mood/ anxiety
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Issues with memory and focus
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Neurological pathology such as MS
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Intolerance to medications, alcohol
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High sensitivity to chemicals and smells
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Brain fog
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Skin pathologies such as psoriasis or hives
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Chronic inflammation
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Auto- immune disease
Other commonly ordered tests include-
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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth testing
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Organic acids/ metabolic profiling for vitamin and mineral deficiencies and energy production
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Vaginal microbiome testing for fertility.
