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1. Adrenal Stress Profile |
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 This test measures an individual's ability to adapt to different stress. We will test your adaptability to emotional, mental, physiological and environmental stress. With these results she will customize a program suited to your needs.
The adrenal glands are located near the kidneys and produce many hormones. If this gland is dysfunctional, you may experience some or many of the following symptoms: chronic stress, anxiety, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, depression, poor memory, sweet cravings, headaches, migraine headaches, low body temperature, low sex drive, and low blood pressure. |
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2. Food Allergy Testing |
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Many foods and liquids we ingest today contain additives, preservatives, forms of insecticides and pollution. Others use genetically altered plants. These changes in diet are to blame for the increase of food allergies. A simple blood test will show what your blood is intolerant to. Often a change of diet is called for to decrease or eliminate these foods, which will create incredible, positive changes.
Here are some of the symptoms you may experience when allergic to foods: gas, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, weight gain, low back and/or joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, headaches, migraines, depression, fatigue, anxiety, wheezing, coughing, asthma, recurrent bronchitis, chronic infections, acne, canker sores, eczema and rashes. |
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3. Inhalant Allergy Testing |
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This testing is done with a very minute injection of serum from pollens, grasses, weeds, crops, etc. Once you are aware of the inhalants you are allergic to you can then alter your lifestyle around it. It may be as easy as choosing to use various herbal supplements to remedy the situation, get someone else to cut your lawn, stop smelling certain flowers, or stay inside during specific crop harvesting time. |
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4. Anti-Aging Assessment |
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No, a fountain of youth has not been discovered - but there is a test called IGF-1 Assessment that looks at the levels in the human growth hormone within our bodies. The changes in levels of this hormone have an impact on skin and diminish abilities to fight the diseases that come with age. With the results of this test, we may be able to offer suggestions on how to alter your diet and lifestyle to reflect what is going on in your body to better fight off the aging process. |
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5. Thyroid Assessment |
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 A thyroid imbalance may elicit behaviours such as: headaches, poor skin, weight gain or loss, anxiety, decreased memory, difficulty concentrating, muscle and joint pain, and low sex drive.
This test analyses the thyroid hormones, testing their activity, production, secretion, conversion and autoimmunity. The thyroid hormones are the regulators of the body's metabolism. These hormones help breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, fat and vitamin/mineral utilization. They effect your muscle activity, nerve activity, blood flow, and reproduction system. The test can show deficiencies in vitamins and minerals, show heavy metal toxicity, and stress over-load. |
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The diabetes profile tests the glucose and insulin levels in your blood. Glucose comes from the food you eat; insulin transports the glucose into your body's cells from your blood. If there is a lack of insulin or it doesn't function properly, high blood glucose levels will be the result.
If you find yourself with these symptoms you should be tested: persistent thirst, you urinate frequently, feel tired, have blurred vision, and/or have frequent vaginal yeast infections. |
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7. Hair Elemental Analysis |
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There are enormous amounts of toxins in our society. From the air we breathe to the foods we eat - we are surrounded by it. A hair elemental analysis offers a solid assessment of the toxicity levels in your body. With these results we will be able to offer you vitamins and minerals that your body is deficient in. |
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8. Helicobacter Pylori |
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This is a simple breath test checking your PH level. The helicobacter pylori are foreign bacteria that get into the body and live in the stomach. These bacteria may cause ulcers, stomach cancer and lymphoma. With the results of the test, we can offer remedies to remove these bacteria. |
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Vaginosis profile is a test for the discomforting condition known as vaginitis. This ailment can threaten a woman's reproductive well-being and also increases the risk for sexually transmitted diseases. If the test is positive, we will customize a cure. |
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10. Women's Hormonal Assessment (fertility, dysmenorrheal, menopause) |
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This test will provide us with an overall view of your hormonal balance. This balance is linked to aging, disease, cardiac function, emotional health, immune function and breast cancer. It will measure estrogen, androgen, osteoporosis and progesterone. |
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11. Cardiovascular Profile |
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With the results of this test, we can customize a prevention program for you which could save your life. This assessment can increase detection of heart attacks by almost 30% compared to conventional cholesterol testing. |
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Parasites are transmitted through contaminated food and water. Parasites are prevalent today because of increased world travel. For those who have ever picked up a foreign parasite, you know that you can be ill for a very long time. With the knowledge that a foreign parasite is living in your system, we can then work towards removing the organism and boost your immune system. |
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13. Complete Digestive Stool Analysis |
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 One of the most common conditions people complain to their medical doctor about is that of digestive problems. This includes abdominal pain, bowel dysfunction and indigestion. It has been said that 80% of households have one or more people with digestive problems.
This analysis can diagnose conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and colon cancer. |
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14. Yeast Cultures Analysis |
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Stool testing can be done to determine the type of yeast cultures you have. With these results, we can recommend natural products that can combat this persistent condition. |
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15. Osteoporosis Bone Density Measurements |
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This test measures the levels of bone loss of a patient before the damage has been done. With the assessment we can monitor the progression of the disease and prescribe treatments to ensure less bone loss occurs. |
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16. Element Clearance Profiles - Total and Toxic |
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These tests measure metals versus the nutrient levels in the urine. Because it is important to remove the toxins from your body it is considered good clinical practice to use these tests to monitor the progress of the detoxification process. |
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17. Creatinine Clearance Profile |
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This is an important test that we use to examine the patient's kidneys. Assessment of the functionality of the kidneys is key to ensure the detoxification process via urine is safe. If it is ok to pass the Creatinine through your system it is safe to remove the rest of the toxins. |
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This incredible forward-looking testing examines your genes. At a smaller, micro-level your genes contain DNA (or deoxyribonucleic acid). DNA is the "blueprint for building life" which is the key to unlock the mysteries of what diseases your body is susceptible to getting in your lifetime. Because you are susceptible does not necessarily mean you will develop the disease, it just shows that you are more prone to getting the ailment. A simple blood test will enable the laboratory to map out your genetic sequence. With this information, we can help you make lifestyle changes to keep you healthier and maybe even disease free. This is a very pro-active approach to your healthcare. |
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What Functional Medicine does
