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Functional Medicine Testing
Functional medicine seeks to identify and comprehensively address the underlying root cause of your unique struggles. With a "test, don't guess" approach, we are able to thoroughly highlight key factors that may be holding you back from truly feeling your very best.
“The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.”
— Thomas Edison
Importance of Gut Health Testing
A health intake questionnaire is a great place to start however, it's important to dig deeper as imbalances in your gut microbiome, also referred to as dysbiosis, can be identified on lab testing. Having lab work upfront allows for a more individualized plan and can end up saving you financially in the long run.
The human gut microbiome is home to trillions of different microorganisms and it's one of the most critical systems to keep in balance. These microorganisms are tasked with many vital functions such as hormone production, vitamin and mineral absorption, immune system regulation and communication with the brain and nervous system. If there's problems with your gut, this can affect other organ systems. The gut-brain connection is not only vital for your physical well-being but can largely affect your mental health and wellness as well.
Testing for Environmental Toxins
From our food and water supply, to the air we breathe and our personal care products, we are truly being bombarded with toxins. Our natural detoxification pathways in our body can become overburdened and not function properly. Heavy metals, environmental toxins, pesticides and chemicals all contribute to our toxic load.
Toxic overload can negatively impact your gut microbiome and can increase your risk for disease. Testing for these poisons allows us to make strategic decisions including limiting your exposure, improving your detox pathways and incorporating binders to pull these toxins out of your system. You may have heard the saying, your genes load the gun but environment pulls the trigger. Awareness to your exposures is key to achieving optimal health and healing.
Common exposures to environmental toxins:
✓ Heavy metals (personal care products, food and water)
✓ Pharmaceuticals (antibiotics and medications)
✓ Phthalates (personal care products)
✓ Microplastics (drinking water)
✓ Pesticides (GMO Foods)
✓ Artificial sweeteners (processed foods)
✓ BPA (plastics, canned foods)
✓ PFAS- Forever chemicals (non-stick cookware)
Functional Medicine Tests
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GI-Map by Diagnostic Solutions
A GI MAP is a comprehensive stool test that is used to assess your microbiome for gut pathogens, bacterial infections, yeast overgrowth, viruses and parasites. Antibiotics resistance genes are also included.
The GI-MAP was designed to detect microbes that may be disturbing normal microbial balance or contributing to illness. The results include key markers for digestion, absorption, inflammation and immune function.
An unhealthy gut can cause a range of symptoms that are felt beyond the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Brain fog, insomnia, fatigue, headaches, skin issues, food sensitivities and more can often be traced back to gut health.
Some conditions that warrant testing are:
✓ Autoimmune diseases
✓ Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
✓ Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
✓ Digestive complaints
✓ Brain fog
✓ Skin problems like acne and psoriasis
✓ Mood disorders, depression and anxiety
✓ Diabetes and weight loss
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Total Tox-Burden by Vibrant Wellness
Know what toxins are compromising your body’s ability to be healthy and vital. The Total Tox-Burden panel contains the Environmental Toxins, Mycotoxins, and Heavy Metals tests. The Environmental Toxins profile screens for the presence of 39 toxic substances in your body. The Mycotoxins profile helps identify the presence of mycotoxins, toxic substances produced by certain types of fungi, in your body. The Heavy Metals profile identifies if you have been exposed to toxic levels of heavy metals.
Symptoms and risk factors include:
✓ Fatigue and weakness
✓ Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath
✓ Loss of balance or dizziness
✓ Depression and/or anxiety
✓ Eye irritation, tearing or vision changes
✓ Headache, light sensitivity
✓ Heightened sensitivity to chemicals and foods
✓ Irregular heartbeat
✓ Joint pain or muscle weakness
✓ Sleep problems
✓ Poor memory, difficulty finding words
✓ Difficulty concentrating
✓ Unusual skin sensations, tingling, and numbness or skin rashes
✓ Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and/or bloating
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Organic Acids (OAT) by Mosaic Diagnostics
The Organic Acids test (OAT) from Great Plains Laboratory provides a comprehensive metabolic analysis of your overall health, including intestinal yeast and bacteria, vitamin and mineral levels, oxidative stress, neurotransmitter levels, and oxalates.
People with chronic illnesses and neurological disorders usually excrete several abnormal organic acids in their urine. Several causes can drive these high levels, including oral antibiotic use, immune deficiencies, high sugar diets, infections, and genetic factors.
Metabolic processes in the body produce organic acids from the digestion of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. These acids generate cellular energy and provide many fundamental pieces necessary for cell function.
Organic acids are, therefore, chemical compounds products of metabolism excreted in the urine.
The measurement of organic acids provides a way to perform a functional assessment of your nutrient status. A high accumulation of organic acids in urine can suggest a metabolic inhibition or block due to an inherited enzyme deficit, a nutrient deficiency, toxic build-up, or the consequence of a drug effect.
Vitamins and minerals are required for the correct functioning of the enzymes responsible for metabolizing organic acids. Thus, an increase in organic acids in the urine can reflect a functional need for these nutrients on a cellular and biochemical level, even when a serum analysis reflects normal results.
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