Functional Lab Testing
Confirming a diagnosis may require laboratory testing. These advanced diagnostic assessments go beyond the scope of conventional lab tests and can greatly assist in revealing the functional status of your health.
COMPREHENSIVE HORMONE TESTING
This popular profile assesses sex hormones as well as stress hormones (cortisol) and a full thyroid panel. We also offer the DUTCH test.
THYROID PANEL
Standard thyroid tests may underestimate the incidence of thyroid disease. This test can be used to help determine if symptoms are thyroid related. A lack of thyroid hormone may result in a number of symptoms including, but not limited to, exhaustion and difficulty losing weight.
SMALL INTESTINE BACTERIAL OVERGROWTH (SIBO)
Recent studies have shown that SIBO is the root cause of IBS in up to 84% of cases. The most common symptoms are bloating and gas, abdominal discomfort and/or pain, and loose stools and/or constipation. Associated symptoms and conditions include: reflux/GERD, nausea, sense of fullness or slow digestion, rosacea, eczema, acne, hypothyroidism, interstitial cystitis, IBD, celiac, and multiple food sensitivities/intolerances. SIBO can be confirmed via a lactulose breath test.
FERTILITY PANEL
A very comprehensive profile geared to women who have irregular cycles or fertility issues, who have been trying to get pregnant without success, or who would like to be proactive in their preconception planning by getting a baseline screening.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Can’t lose weight? It could be your hormones. Hormones are key players in regulating weight, metabolism, blood sugar, insulin, and when and where the body stores fat. As we age, shifting hormones trigger numerous symptoms of imbalance.
CORTISOL TESTING
This panel measures the body’s ability to cope with stress. Signs and symptoms of imbalanced cortisol include feeling ‘tired but wired‘, insomnia, anxiety, sugar cravings, increased abdominal fat, 'brain fog', feeling of 'burnout' or overwhelm, chronic fatigue.
FOOD SENSITIVITY TESTING
Food sensitivities often develop slowly over time and can create inflammation. The inflammatory reaction can cause fatigue, headaches, skin issues, behavioural problems, joint pain and muscle stiffness. It can also cause many gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating.
