Functional
Testing
Testing options
The advanced functional tests that I use in clinic are conducted by trusted laboratories. They are not available on the NHS or from most mainstream healthcare providers.
I never view the mind as a separate entity from the body, and functional testing enables me to evaluate any underlying imbalances and reveal potential root causes of your symptoms. I can then create a bespoke programme tailored to your specific needs in terms of diet, lifestyle, and supplements, helping you to get results faster.
Gut Health
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The advanced stool test I use is the most comprehensive on the market which gives an accurate picture of your gastrointestinal health and provides actionable clinical data. Markers include bacteria (friendly and unfriendly), parasites, yeast, inflammation, immune function, digestion, and gut barrier health. The health of your digestive tract has a direct impact on your mood and numerous studies have linked a disturbance in gut bacteria population (dysbiosis) with depression and anxiety.
Aside from depression or anxiety, here are some of the symptoms which may lead me to recommend gut testing:
Constipation or diarrhoea
Bloating
Cramps or indigestion
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Joint pain
Fatigue
Cravings
Weight gain
Migraines
IBS
Hormones
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I use a world-class, accurate and sophisticated test to measure hormones. It provides a detailed insight into sex hormones, plus their metabolites, neurotransmitters, stress hormones and nutrient deficiencies. Unidentified hormone imbalances can have a direct and profound effect on your mental health.
Aside from depression or anxiety, here are some of the symptoms which may lead me to recommend hormone testing:
High blood pressure
Difficulty conceiving
Brain fog or impaired memory
Frequent colds or infections
Heavy/painful periods, endometriosis, fibroids, PMS
Fatigue
Hot flushes
Irritability
Palpitations
Insomnia
Weight gain
Thyroid Health
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Unidentified thyroid issues are common and can directly lead to many undesirable symptoms and conditions including poor mood regulation. The thyroid involves several different hormones, and it is important to test them all, including looking for signs of thyroid autoimmunity, frequently neglected in mainstream healthcare.
It is common to see clients who have already been tested by their Doctor and been told that they are ‘normal’, or they are on thyroid medication and still having symptoms.
Aside from depression or anxiety, here are some of the symptoms which may lead me to recommend thyroid testing:
Cold hands/feet
Difficulty losing weight
Constipation
High cholesterol
Joint pain
Thinning hair and/or poor nails
Fatigue
Dry skin
Brain fog
Memory loss
PMS
Low libido
Blood Panel
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I use a comprehensive blood test which includes markers that look at Full Blood Count, liver and kidney health, inflammation, key vitamin and mineral status, diabetes, and cholesterol. Imbalances in many of these areas can be linked to mood dysregulation.