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What is Functional Testing?

Functional testing focuses on how our body systems are functioning, and provides deeper understanding of imbalances which can help inform a nutritional and lifestyle plan. Functional testing looks at the body's overall functioning rather than diagnosing specific diseases which is what standard medical tests have a focus on.

Conventional testing run by a GP can give functional information, however the reference ranges are diagnostic. Functional testing is looking for ‘optimal functioning’ and will indicate a need for support. As an example, Vitamin D: conventional medicine considers levels over 50 nmol/L sufficient whilst the optimal range is approx. 75-125 nmol/L.

Stool Analysis

Gaining insight into intestinal inflammation, digestive function, and intestinal microbiome reveals information about the root cause of gastrointestinal symptoms and non-GI conditions. The entire body’s health relies on a healthy gut with an imbalanced microbiome associated with multiple diseases, within and outside the GI tract: gas, bloating, indigestion/reflux, constipation, autoimmune, mood disorders, IBS, IBD and more.

 

Comprehensive Blood Testing

80 different markers are identified in the blood readings that in clinic help bypass the trial-and-error phase of therapy so that underlying causes of symptoms can be directly addressed and treated effectively. Again, there is value in using optimal instead of normal ranges, a client’s bloods might not be ‘abnormal’, but not 'optimal'. As an example, Ferritin: this tells us about the body's iron levels, if the range starts at 20 and the client is at 21, they probably don’t feel great – or ‘normal’. Therefore, using optimal ranges to assess this marker can make a difference in terms of health outcome.

 

Hormonal DUTCH Testing

Assesses hormonal and adrenal imbalance, helping identify the root cause in both women and men. Provides insights into painful and heavy periods, hormonal acne, hormonal mood swings, hair loss, and more, in women. And prostate issues, fatigue, low libido, weight gain, mood disorders and sleep issues in men. It can gather baseline measurements for monitoring and administering HRT.

 

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)

Evaluates the heavy metal and mineral content of hair, and tells us how the body is functioning at a cellular level; what the body is exposed to and eliminating. Results give insight into toxic heavy metal levels, digestion, stress response, inflammation, blood sugar balance and more.

 

Nutrigenomics Testing

Looking at our DNA in detail helps us to understand our personal, unique health ‘blueprint’. Differences in genetic make-up (‘SNPs’) can significantly impact health – mental health, hormones, detoxification, vitamin conversion, metabolism and more. However, genes only tell us the potential for physiological difference and are not deterministic. Nutrigenomics can contribute to a preventative, personalised and proactive approach to health as part of a clinical picture.

 

Oral Microbiome Testing

Vaginal Microbiome Testing

SIBO Testing (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)

Thyroid Testing

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