FUNCTIONAL TESTING

Functional approach to health focuses on identifying and addressing underlying dysfunctions that can be contributing to a person’s health issues.

ROOT CAUSE > SYMPTOM SUPPRESSION

That’s where functional tests really get to shine as they are not looking for disease but rather looking at how the body is functioning and what imbalances are occurring.

HTMA

Hair tissue mineral analysis is a non-invasive mineral hair test that provides a reading of the mineral deposition in the cells and interstitial spaces of the hair over a 3 month period.

What can you learn about from HTMA?

  • metabolic rate

  • nutritional deficiencies

  • heavy metals

  • stress levels

  • energy levels

  • personality tendencies

  • digestion

  • adrenal health

  • thyroid health

  • immunity

  • nervous system

  • emotional state

It is used by people of all ages, men and women, from different backgrounds and dietary approaches. HTMA is for everyone who wants to support their health on the cellular and foundational level. I recommend this test to every single client.

Heavy metals:

  • uranium

  • arsenic

  • beryllium

  • mercury

  • cadmium

  • lead

  • aluminum

HTMA markers:

Minerals:

  • calcium

  • magnesium

  • sodium

  • potassium

  • phosphorus

  • sulfur

  • copper

  • zinc

  • iron

  • chromium

  • selenium

  • boron

  • molybdenum

Additional elements:

  • germanium

  • barium

  • bismuth

  • rubidium

  • lithium

  • nickel

  • platinum

  • thallium

  • vanadium

  • strontium

  • tin

  • titanium

  • tungsten

  • zirconium

GI MAP

The Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus (GI MAP) is an innovative clinical tool that measures gastrointestinal microbiota DNA from a single stool sample with quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology. The GI MAP was designed to detect microbes that may be disturbing normal microbial balance or contributing to illness as well as indicators of digestion, absorption, inflammation, and immune function.

What can you learn about from GI MAP?

  • bacteria

  • viruses (EBV, CMV, etc.)

  • parasites

  • worms

  • fungi

  • gut inflammation

  • digestive enzymes production

  • blood in the stool

  • fat absorption

  • immune function

  • estrogen phase 3 detoxification

It is recommended for people who struggle with digestion, skin issues, brain fog, mental health, immunity, muscles and joints, hormones and more! Our gut microbiome affects our whole person therefore it is the second most recommended test for my clients.

Check out a sample report so you can check out the test report and markers.

DUTCH

Dried urine test for comprehensive hormones looks at sex hormones and their metabolites, the overall diurnal pattern of free cortisol, and the total distribution of cortisol metabolites in addition to a couple organic acids markers, which provide insight into nutritional deficiencies, oxidative stress, gut dysbiosis, melatonin, neuroinflammation, and more. The test is taken over a period of 2 days.

What can you learn about from DUTCH?

  • estrogens

  • progesterone

  • testosterone

  • cortisol and cortisone

  • DHEA-S

  • estrogen phase 1 and 2 detoxification

  • hormone metabolites

  • melatonin

  • some organic acids

It is recommended for people who struggle with symptoms like fatigue, PMS, weight gain, mood swings, anxiety, depression, infertility, PCOS, acne, period issues, sleep issues, low libido, hair loss and such. Cyclical women have to take this test at a specific time during their cycle (during days 19-21 on a 28 day cycle) and men and non-cyclical women can take the test at any day.

Please reach out to me if you have irregular cycles, long cycles (33+ days), amenorrhea (not menstruating) or use hormonal birth control before purchasing this test or if you’re not sure if this test could be helpful for you.

Check out a sample report so you can see the test report and markers.