Functional testing allows us to look beyond symptoms and uncover the underlying causes of your health concerns. By analysing a range of body systems, these tests provide precise data that helps us tailor your nutrition plan and guide you toward lasting improvements in health and wellbeing.
Why Choose Functional Testing?
Functional testing offers several unique benefits:
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Personalised Insights: Unlike standard lab tests, functional tests provide detailed insights into how your body functions, identifying nutrient imbalances, hormone levels, gut health, and more.
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Targeted Health Solutions: Results help us create a highly tailored approach to address your specific health issues, ensuring that any dietary changes or supplements meet your body’s unique needs.
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Prevention and Early Detection: Functional testing can highlight potential health risks before symptoms appear, allowing for preventive strategies to support long-term wellness.
Functional Testing for Personalised Health Insights
Types of Functional Tests Available
I offer a range of tests to address various health concerns and assess key systems in the body. Each test is carefully selected based on your individual needs, allowing us to target and address specific areas of concern with precision.
Nutrigenomics testing
Analyze your microbiome, check for yeast, bacteria, and parasites, and assess digestion, inflammation, and gut function. Tests such as the Genova GI Effects provide a comprehensive overview of gut health.
Gut Health Tests
Detects deficiencies or imbalances in essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to guide your personalised supplement and dietary recommendations.
Nutrient Deficiency Testing
Evaluates hormone levels to provide insights into thyroid function, adrenal health, and reproductive health, often helpful for those experiencing fatigue, stress, or hormone-related symptoms.
Hormone and Adrenal Testing
Identifies specific food sensitivities or intolerances, helping you make informed choices to reduce inflammation and improve digestion.
Food Sensitivity Testing
Assesses markers related to blood sugar, cholesterol, and other metabolic processes that are essential for energy and weight management.
Metabolic Health Testing
This is an invaluable tool for understanding your specific dietary and nutritional needs. Variations in our genome (DNA) are what makes each of us unique and can have significant impacts on our health. Specialist nutrigenomics DNA test panels can help you understand your unique individuality and gain insight into how your body responds to certain foods, vitamins, and minerals. This information can be used to tailor a diet and lifestyle plan that is specifically tailored for your individual health needs.
How Your Results Are Analysed
Once your results are in, I will thoroughly review and interpret each test to create a clear picture of your current health. Here’s what to expect:
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Detailed Review: I examine the data for patterns or imbalances that may be affecting your health, considering both isolated markers and how different systems interact.
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Personalised Feedback: During your consultation, I’ll walk you through the results, explaining the findings and any potential impact on your health. Together, we’ll discuss the best ways to address any issues through targeted nutrition, lifestyle changes, and supplements.
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Tailored Health Plan: Based on your results, I’ll create a personalised health plan that includes dietary recommendations, potential supplements, and lifestyle guidance.
Functional testing can be a powerful tool to unlock new insights into your health, allowing us to build a more effective, customised wellness strategy. If you’re ready to explore what’s going on behind the scenes in your body, functional testing can provide the answers and solutions you’re looking for.