Assessments
 
Allergy and Food Intolerance Tests
An allergy is a reaction that occurs when you are overly sensitive to innocuous substances that your immune system over responds to. Common allergens include pollens, house dust, dust mites, mould spores and foods such as dairy, chocolate, eggs, citrus, wheat, food colourings, additives etc. Food intolerances occur when a person is exposed to certain foods over a long period. Common symptoms include bloating, flatulence, diarrhoea, constipation, fatigue, headaches, skin rashes, mood disturbances, ADHD, behavioural disorders etc. Testing may involve the taking of a hair sample or blood tests. If a hair sample is required, a small sample from a non visible area of the head by your practitioner using sterile scissors. If a blood sample is required, it will be taken by a nurse in a laboratory.Testing may include hair testing, IgG food allergy panels (up to 93 foods), IgE (allergy antibody levels) for house dust and house mites, grass and weed pollens, mould spores and animal hair and/or a white blood cell count especially eosinophils (which is the histamine releasing immune cell).  Click here to make an enquiry/booking
Biochemical and Anti-Oxidant Tests
The functioning of your body and its organs depend on the biochemical exchange of nutrients and wastes. If the biochemical reactions are out of balance, hence, excess toxins and not enough antioxidants, may lead to fatigue and low energy to chronic illnesses such as chronic fatigue syndrome, cardiovascular disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases, chronic tiredness, or learning difficulties.A blood sample is required, and it may be taken by a nurse in a laboratory.Depending on your presenting condition, an antioxidant analysis, fatty acid profile, amino acid profile, vitamin status testing, iron studies or trace element or mineral assessments will be required.
Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function Tests
Your digestive and gastrointestinal tract ncludes the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gall bladder and pancreas. If these organs are toxic or abnormal, problems such as heartburn, reflux, wind, boating, flatulence, constipation, diarrhoea, digestive pain, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, liver toxicity, tiredness, hormonal problems, mood disturbance and skin problems may all result. Depending on the condition, urine testing, stool testing, salivary testing or blood testing, in addition to a thorough analysis of your food intake, may be required.The specific tests include; functional liver detoxification profile (FDLP), intestinal permeability/leaky gut (IP), stool parasitology, stool bacteriology, stool mycology, stool microscopy, helicobactor pylori stool antigen, full blood examination (FBE), amylase and lipase (pancreatic enzymes), and gluten antibodies and standard pathology tests. Click here to make an enquiry/booking
Heavy Metal and Toxicity Tests
Toxins fill our environment, from the foods we eat, to the air we breathe and the stresses of everyday life. When a body has a reached a state of 'toxic overload', problems include fatigue, muscle weakness or pain, chronically recurring infections, infertility, nausea, allergies and intolerances, multiple chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue syndrome, stress, depression, hormonal imbalances, anaemia, thyroid problems, ADHD etc may develop. Depending on the condition, urine testing, stool testing, salivary testing or blood testing may be required.A heavy metal profile test will indicate the presence and level of any toxic heavy metals in the body, and will show what affect these heavy metals are having on your essential minerals.
Hormone Health Tests
Hormone tests are a beneficial way to assess the function of a number of your body systems, most notably the reproductive system, adrenal system and nervous system. These hormones include; estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, melatonin, DHEA, cortisol, urinary growth and thyroid hormone. Excesses or deficiencies in these hormones may lead to fluid retention, weight gain, migraines, PMS and over stimulation of the breasts, uterus and ovaries, rapid skin ageing, urinary problems, excessive bone loss and possible acceleration of dementia, prostate disorders, reduced skin elasticity and libido, poor sleep patterns, mood disturbances, low immunity, fatigue and depression. The most accurate way of assessing your hormones is via salivary testing, however blood samples or urine samples may also be required. For salivary and urine sampling, patients are provided with kits which may be collected in the comfort of their home and picked up by a courier to be delivered directly to the laboratory. Click here to make an enquiry/booking
Vitamin and Mineral Analysis Tests
The daily activities of your cells require adequate quantities of vitamins and minerals. This test is used to assess whether your body is getting enough of certain vitamins or minerals such as calcium, zinc, iron etc Testing may involve the taking of a hair sample or blood tests. If a hair sample is required, a small sample from a non visible area of the head by your practitioner using sterile scissors. If a blood sample is required, it will be taken by a nurse in a laboratory.
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Cardiovascular Health Assessments
These assessments are recommended for anyone who has a family history of cardiovascular disease, established high cholesterol, coronary artery disease and high blood pressure, obesity, history of smoking, a stressful lifestyle, diabetes, or thyroid problems. Women at menopausal age and men over the age of 40 should also consider cardiovascualr health assessment. The assessments include physical measurements of your weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and your fat to muscle mass ratios. Further diagnostic testing include sampling of blood measuring your cholesterol, triglyceride, homocysteine levels and other biological markers including cardiac enzymes. Click here to make an enquiry/booking
Osteoporosis Risk Tests
Osteoporosis is preventable when detected early. Osteoporosis can progress without symptoms for many years until it reaches an advanced stage where debilitating fractures may be the first symptom of disease. If detected early it can be treated and prevented.Common risk factors are family history, sedentary lifestyle, certain medications, early menopause, high caffeine consumption, cigarette smoking, low intake of dietary minerals including calcium, magnesium etc and vitamins such as Vitamin C. Osteoporosis Risk tests may include x-rays and a urine sample.
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Biomechanical and Joint Function Assessments and Tests
Your muscular skeletal system controls the movement of your body, from the movement of your jaw, your limbs and fingers to the action of your spinal column. Therefore, limited or excessive movement of joints may lead to pain and spasms in bones and in muscles including ligaments and tendons. A range of test involving motion, muscle, joint play, orthopeadic testing to x-rays and ultrasound may be required. Click here to make an enquiry/booking
General Pathology Testing
In addition to our specialised functional testing, we also provide the full range of pathology testing such as full blood examinations, liver function tests, general cholesterol tests, iron studies and sexually transmitted disease testing, to name a few. Click here to make an enquiry/booking
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