FUNCTIONAL TESTING

Using functional testing, it is possible to look at clinical data to identify some of the underlying causes for a range of health issues including anaemia, digestive imbalances, thyroid disorders, menopause imbalances and difficulties with weight loss.
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Samples can be taken from urine, stools, saliva and blood (venous and finger prick) to provide powerful information, which can be used to support existing imbalances and be utilised in a preventative manner to help you optimise and personalise your nutrition across your life span.
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Here is a summary of some of the tests available to clients in online and face to face clinics in Colchester:
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Nutrition status including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fatty acids
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Gut health including testing for malabsorption, inflammation and yeasts and bacteria
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Hormone testing, useful for menopause & menstrual cycle imbalances
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Thyroid panels to investigate low energy and weight loss
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Female infections including bacteria and yeast infections
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Urinary microbiome including both commensal and pathogenic bacteria for UTI's
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Allergy/food intolerance testing
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Nutrigenomics DNA testing (from April 2023) with Lifecode GX for data on how inherited health risks can be mitigated through personalised nutrition and lifestyle change.